He needs a mate.
She needs a safe place to hide.
Together, they find something neither expected—home.

Tammi came to the alien world of Zyan for a job—and to escape a past that nearly destroyed her. She never expected to be claimed by a scarred warrior… or to fall in love with his mute son.

Torvikk sought a mate to secure his child’s future. He never expected a human woman to awaken what he thought he’d lost forever—need, desire, and a bond that goes far beyond duty.

But when Tammi’s dangerous ex resurfaces and powerful forces at the embassy threaten to tear them apart, she must choose: run like she always has… or fight for the family she’s found and the love she never dared hope for.

Torvikk has already made his choice.
Tammi is his heartmate—and no one will take her from him.
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Mine to Love!
A tender yet spicy Thanksgiving alien romance filled with protective instincts, emotional bonding, and undeniable heat.

  • Alien Romance
  • Marriage of Convenience
  • Single Dad Romance
  • Fated Mates
  • Holiday Romance
  • Broken Hero
  • Found Family
  • Hurt/Comfort
  • Forbidden Love
  • Protective Hero
  • Second Chance Romance
  • Slow Burn with Payoff
  • Thanksgiving Romance
Published
October 15, 2026 (Julie K. Cohen)
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I really enjoyed this newest addition to the Holiday Heartmates series of holiday romances. Each book in this series can be read as a standalone story and features a different couple. I loved getting to know both Torvikk & Tammi in this story as well as Torvikk's son Duvikk. This story has a decent balance of seriousness, sweetness, and some fun humor. Torvikk & Tammi made a decent couple and helped one another grow and overcome issues from their pasts. I look forward to reading more from this series in the future.

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