Stranded. Pregnant. Hunted. Falling for a deadly alien shaman was not in my birth plan.

Nala
I woke in a glowing coffin, belly heavy, panic clawing at my throat. Then he appeared—white scales, golden eyes, and a voice like velvet over steel. He saved me… but I don’t know if I can trust anyone, not after what the Krektar did.

I just want to protect my baby. That’s it. But the Krektar aren’t gone—they survived the crash, and they want me back. Artek says I’m his fated mate. I say I need a weapon.

But when his strange little beast curls up beside me and he treats me like something sacred… I start to wonder if I’ve found something I didn’t know I needed: safety. Maybe even family.

Artek
She is not of this world, yet the bond sings in my blood. I am Shaman, warrior and scholar, one of the last keepers of my people’s truths—and she is mine.

The Krektar have survived. They will not take her. I will kill for her, die for her, and live only for her.

But this world holds more than beasts and ruins. Ancient secrets stir. Nala and her child are part of what’s to come—and I will stand between them and every shadow that rises.

This is Book Eight in the Serpents of Serant series. This steamy sci-fi monster romance features a mysterious Naga Shaman, a plucky pregnant human, a cute pet side-kick, and a sizzling HEA.

Explicit Novel

  • Romance
  • Fated Mates
  • Science Fiction Romance
  • Romantasy
  • Monster Romance
  • Pregnancy
  • Action Adventure
  • Steamy
  • Virgin MMC
  • Pet Sidekick
  • Paranormal Romance
Published
July 1, 2025 (Princely Gates Publishing)
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I was so happy to see a new book in this series and finally get to read Artek's story and the story lived up to my expectations. This story is about Artek & how him and his human mate Nala get together and I enjoyed getting to know Artek better as well as Nala's character. This story also introduces another fun pet sidekick for Artek named Zap who I loved getting to read about as well. I look forward to reading more from this series in the future.

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