: Anna is suddenly ambushed in the jungle. Ax, an alien warrior, claims her as his mate for life the moment he captures her.

In the dark sci-fi world created by Penelope Woods , the story of follows Anna, a junior officer for the Earth Federation. While patrolling a dangerous jungle planet, her equipment fails, leaving her in total darkness until she is captured by a formidable alien barbarian named Ax. Plot Summary

: The story explores the tension between Anna's duty to the Earth Federation and her growing, unexpected attraction to her captor.

: Characteristic of Woods' writing, the book features a protective, loyal "alpha" hero and an intelligent, resilient heroine. It contains dark undertones and steamy scenes typical of the dark sci-fi romance genre. Key Characters

: A disciplined human officer forced into a life-altering situation when she is "erased from existence" after her capture.

: The alien barbarian whose intense claim on Anna drives the narrative's central romance. Alien Mates: Limited Edition Science Fiction Romance Boxset