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Marked

Grace Goodwin (2026-04-24)

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages242 (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesStormbound Warriors of Soltharra #
Setting
CSM age18+

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentExplicit
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

CaptivityForced ProximityViolence

Positive tags

AdventureForced Proximityhappy endingHigh AngstSwoony

Tropes

Alien RomanceAlpha HeroEnemies to LoversFated MatesFish out of WaterForced ProximityInstalovePossessive HeroProtective HeroSurvival RomanceTouch Her and Die

Themes

Cultural ClashDestinyEnvironmental Protectionfirst contactScience vs InstinctSurvivalTrust

Synopsis

Once the Skybond awakens…there is no turning back. The storm planet was never meant for humans. When Sloane Carter and her crew crash-land on Soltharra, survival becomes a brutal countdown. Her shuttle’s stabilizer coil is destroyed, ion storms are building, and in seventy-two hours, the next storm surge will turn her ship into a bomb. If she can’t repair it, the explosion will destroy everything for miles…including an alien village that wasn’t supposed to exist. Alone on a world of lightning-scarred jungles and lethal electromagnetic storms, Sloane searches for the only thing that might save her—rare storm crystals hidden deep within the obsidian cliffs. But Sloane is not alone. Warriors claimed the valley long ago. Now, one of them insists on claiming her. Sorik, Commander of the Storm Guard, has spent his life protecting his people from the violent world that shaped them. His body carries the storm itself—bioelectric power blazing beneath his skin. The moment he sees the human woman who fell from the sky, his storm nodes ignite. The planet has chosen his mate. The Skybond—a rare and unbreakable force between mates—links them instantly, binding their energy, their instincts… and their bodies. Sloane doesn’t believe in destiny. She believes in science, data, and hard evidence. But every step she takes beside Sorik pulls her deeper into a connection she can’t explain—and a desire neither of them can resist. With deadly storms gathering, and her scattered crew still missing, they have only seventy-two hours to save her crew, and her ship. Unfortunately, when the rescue team shows up, they don’t understand Sloane’s desire to protect the planet, the people, or the alien warrior whose passion didn’t just mark her body, but claimed her heart. Perfect for readers who love: • Alien warrior heroes • Fated mates / biological soul bonds • Protective “touch her and die” energy • Human scientist heroine • Forced proximity survival • Dangerous storm planet • Alpha commander hero • High-heat sci-fi romance **** If you love romance in the style of Ruby Dixon, Nalini Singh, Christine Feehan, J.R. Ward, Lara Adrian, S. E. Smith, and out-of-this world outer space adventures like The Expanse, Star Trek, Star Wars and Stargate, be sure to read USAT Bestselling Author Grace Goodwin's bestselling science fiction and paranormal book series! Aliens, adventure, and hot romance all in one place! Over one MILLION books sold! Tags: alien romance, sci-fi romance, science fiction romance, Interstellar Brides, genetic engineering, vampire, paranormal romance, psychic romance, horde, barbarian, shifter, space fleet, space opera, alien contact, alien invasion, colonization, menage, mail-order bride, arranged marriage, shifter, mate, alien mate, fated mate, reverse harem, scifi romance, alien romance, planet, The Colony, IBP, Prillon, warrior, Atlan, Warlord, Everis, Hunter, Cyborg, Viken, Rogue 5, Kronos, Cerberus, Astra, matched mate, Trion, Coalition Fleet.

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Alien WarriorFuturistic RomanceSci-Fi Romance