All she wanted was to be left alone. Now, he's her only chance for survival.

Jaz came to the Martian pole for solitude, not company. Especially not the company of a seven-foot-tall alien who just turned her mining rig into a scrap heap in a fit of primal rage.

Ajar is a creature of ice and fury, a dragon awakened from a frozen tomb, wounded and cornered. And thanks to the blizzard of the century, he's her new roommate.

As Jaz reluctantly nurses him back to health, his defensive rage gives way to an unexpected vulnerability. She sees the lost soul trapped within the scales, and her hardened heart begins to melt.

When a corporate hunting party arrives to claim their prize, Jaz and Adjar forge a desperate alliance. He may have destroyed her past, but he’s the only one who can protect her future.

A sweet and spicy sci-fi romance perfect for readers who love forced proximity, wounded heroes, and a love that thaws the coldest of hearts.

Published
July 12, 2026
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I enjoyed getting to know both Adjar & Jaz in this newest addition to the Dragons on Mars series as well as the wonderful world building descriptions of the polar environment this story takes place in. Adjar & Jaz make an excellent couple and helped one another to learn to rely on each other and to accept help when necessary. I look forward to reading more of this series.

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