This was an absolutely smash of a beginning to a new alien romance series! 

I have adored Zoey Draven's work and am so impressed with how she builds these immersive worlds. Each book has just been better than the last.

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Gemma Hara is drowning under the weight of her father’s debts.To save her family, Gemma agrees to do something reckless: marry a wealthy and mysterious stranger, who offers her a wicked bargain she can’t afford to refuse.

However, this bargain comes with one terrifying catch. Because her husband-to-be is a Kylorr- one of the most fearsome alien races in the Four Quadrants. Beastly monsters, all muscle and menace, with powerful wings, depraved cravings, berserker-like rages that survive on blood.

Cold and cruel, Azur of House Kaalium, the High Lord of Laras, demands Gemma as his blood bride. To feed from her. To use her body in whatever way he wishes. For paying off her family’s debts, he expects her complete submission.

✔️ enemies to lovers
✔️ enemies with benefits 
✔️ marriage contract
✔️ vengeance
✔️ fated mates 
 
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Gemma and Azur's story is electric-  rife with angst and tension. The journey from enemies to lovers is perfectly paced. I love Gemma's character so much- she is strong, stubborn, and will do anything to protect her family… even to her own detriment. (It's also super refreshing to see a FMC in her 30s). The world building is fabulous and the side characters we meet/hear about are very promising 🤌🏻

So excited to see more from this series! 

CWs:
Mild violence, Alcohol consumption, Elements of dubcon, Biting and blood drinking, Knotting, Light degradation, Mentions of parental suicide (off page, before story begins), Death (family member, off page, before story begins)