One minute, I am studying alien plants. The next, I am thrown over the shoulder of a blue-scaled king who refuses to let me go.

SamanthaLanding on planet Sanos was supposed to secure humanity’s future. Instead, it became a fight for survival. One moment, I was studying alien plants—then explosions shattered our negotiations. Before I could react, a towering, scaled warrior threw me over his shoulder and carried me into the ocean’s depths.

Kaerius, King of the Ondrithar, is as infuriating as he is mesmerizing. He calls me “mate” like it’s already decided, like I belong to him. But I refuse to be anyone’s captive. If I want to survive, I’ll have to fight—whether that means escaping or standing at his side.

KaeriusI had no use for the humans—until I saw her. From the moment I laid eyes on Samantha, instincts older than reason roared to life. She is mine. She just doesn’t know it yet.

I saved her from the attack, bringing her to my kingdom, where my word is law. But Sanos is dangerous, and my enemies watch my every move. Keeping her safe means keeping her close. And if she tries to run? She’ll learn nothing escapes the grasp of the Triton King.

This spicy sci-fi romance is part of the Abducted by the Ruthless Royal: Planet Sanos series and can be read as a standalone. It features one ruthless Triton king and a curious human scientist. Guaranteed HEA!

Explicit Novella

  • Romance
  • Science Fiction
  • Post Apocalyptic
  • Fated Mates
  • Alien Abduction
  • Royal Intrigue
  • Fantasy
  • Steamy
  • King
  • Nerd And The Hunk
  • Merman
Published
June 4, 2025
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Abducted by the Ruthless Royal: Planet Sanos

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The future is grim. The Earth’s oceans are poison to humans and pure water, untainted by the generations of pollution, is scarce and coveted. Our only hope–Earth’s only hope–rests in the landing capsule gradually descending from the generational spaceship, the USS Legacy. Seven human women, trained in survival and negotiation are being permitted to land on Planet Sanos with one goal–secure a future for the humans of Earth… at any cost.

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This was a really entertaining and fast paced novella with excellent world building and characters. I enjoyed getting to know both King Kaerius and Samantha in this story and thought the plot was engaging and kept me wondering what would happen next. I look forward to reading many more books by this author in the future.

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