The Clecanians series by Victoria Aveline is a captivating blend of science fiction and romance, following human women abducted from Earth who find themselves navigating life on an alien planet filled with culture, danger, and unexpected alien love.
The Clecanians a A-grade romance for lovers of relatable heroines, devoted alien warriors and mars-needs-women trope!
Series Grade: A
Spice Level: HOT
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Jade’s life takes an unexpected turn when she’s kidnapped by aliens and later rescued by the Clecanians, an alien race that offers her protection under one condition: she must stay on their planet for a year and choose a husband. Reluctantly, Jade selects Theo, a scarred and solitary mercenary, shocking everyone—including Theo himself. Convinced she’s a spy, Theo vows to uncover her motives, but their undeniable chemistry complicates matters. As they spend more time together, feelings deepen, but with Jade determined to return to Earth, love seems impossible.
Tropes: alien hero, tortured hero, alpha male, warrior hero, curvy heroine, strong heroine, sassy heroine, abduction, arranged marriage, futuristic, interspecies, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, fated mates, primal play, pregnancy
Grade: A+
One of our favorites combinations: a grumpy alien warrior and a sassy curvy heroine.
Luka, a Clecanian scientist researching fertility to solve his species’ declining birth rates, discovers a dark conspiracy to abduct compatible species from other planets. Before he can expose the truth, he’s captured and imprisoned. Meanwhile, Alice, a human abducted by reptilian aliens for a breeding experiment, finds herself locked in a cell with Luka. Though unable to communicate, they form a deep connection, offering each other comfort in their bleak circumstances. When a chance to escape arises, Alice seizes it, freeing Luka and other prisoners. Outside the prison, Alice and Luka must navigate their growing bond while seeking justice against their captors and helping rescue other captives.
Tropes: alien hero, alpha hero, nerdy hero, strong heroine, interspecies, abduction, futuristic, forced proximity, insta-love, interspecies, fated mates & friends to lovers.
Grade: A
Nerdy Luka goes primal for Alice!
When Lily escapes alien captivity, she refuses to wait for rescue, opting to survive on her own in the dangerous forest. Her plans are upended when Verakko, a massive and grumpy alien, crashes into her camp. Though he’s rude and secretive, there’s an undeniable pull between them. Verakko intends to help Lily and then return to his duties, but as their bond deepens, he suspects she might be his mate.
Tropes: alien hero, alpha hero, strong heroine, interspecies, futuristic, abduction, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, forbidden love, secret relationship & class divide.
Grade: A
Verakko can make you have the Big O by just commanding you to do so. Enough said.
Alejandra has faced abduction, near drowning, and surviving an alien forest, but her challenges aren’t over when Auzed, a gruff yet captivating alien, rescues her from a monster. Tasked with returning her to Tremanta, Auzed finds himself pretending to be her fiancé to save her from a forced marriage to a Sauven stranger. What begins as a fake relationship soon sparks real feelings, forcing Alejandra and Auzed to question whether love is possible for two opposites from different worlds.
Tropes: alien hero, alpha male, warrior hero, sassy heroine, latin heroine, tortured heroine, abduction, futuristic, interspecies, fake relationship, forced proximity & fated mates.
Grade: A
We LOVE an uptight alien hero who breaks ALL of the rules for his free-spirited human heroine!
Vanessa is determined to return to Earth to support her family, even if it means breaking Clecanian law by marrying—and ultimately betraying—a charming space pirate. Fejo is thrilled when Vanessa, a sharp-tongued and stunning human, chooses him as her husband and is committed to making her happy, even if her reluctance confuses him. Vanessa’s plan to use the marriage as a means to escape becomes complicated when she starts falling for her kind and irresistibly endearing husband. Now, she must figure out how to get home without shattering Fejo’s heart—or her own.
Tropes: alien hero, alpha male, pirate hero, HIMBO hero, tortured hero, sassy heroine, tortured heroine, abduction, futuristic, interspecies, angst, arranged marriage, marriage of covenience, forced proximity & fated mates.
Grade: A
Pulled at our heartstrings! We were constantly rooting for HIMBO Fejo to find love. Vanessa’s very angsty and very human reasons for marrying Fejo made us cry.
Katie is content with her post-abduction life, working as a royal attendant and enjoying a galaxy cruise—until the ship crashes, leaving her stranded on a hostile planet and determined to rescue her friends. Her plans take an unexpected turn when she encounters Maladek, a captive alien who claims she’s his fated mate. While juggling dire circumstances and their captors, Maladek focuses on keeping Katie safe and convincing her of their bond, despite his lack of heroic experience.
Tropes: alien hero, alpha male, abduction, futuristic, interspecies, orced proximity & fated mates.
Grade: A
A cute novella in the series! Ex-villain Maladek finds redemption through the love of a good human woman.
Meg doesn’t regret being abducted by aliens—it freed her from a life she didn’t love, including a deadbeat husband. She’s determined to enjoy her fresh start on the Clecanian planet, with no intention of finding a mate. But Maxu, a grumpy and possessive alien hunter, has other plans. From the moment he sees Meg, he knows she’s his fated mate. Unfortunately for him, Meg isn’t as thrilled and keeps pushing him away. Despite her attempts to resist, she learns there’s no hiding from someone as determined as Maxu.
Tropes: alien hero, alpha male, warrior hero, cheerful heroine, futuristic, abduction, interspecies, grumpy vs. sunshine, enemies to lovers, forced proximity & fated mates,
Grade: A
To be escape the shackles of her uptight past, Meg is determined to a harlot but Maxu just won’t let her! <3
Sophia’s interplanetary tour takes an unexpected turn when she’s kidnapped—again—this time by a grumpy but irresistibly attractive warrior king, Sikthand. He plans to use her as a political pawn to secure alliances but vows to resist her undeniable allure. Sophia, stubborn and resourceful, clashes with Sikthand even as they’re forced to join forces when a dangerous enemy threatens galactic stability. As their unlikely partnership deepens, a marriage of convenience becomes their best option to protect their people, but resisting their growing feelings proves harder than expected.
Tropes: alien hero, alpha male, warrior hero, royal hero, tortured hero, cheerful heroine, strong heroine, futuristic, abduction, angst, interspecies, grumpy vs. sunshine, enemies to lovers, marriage of convenience, forced proximity & fated mates.
Grade: A+
Our favorite in the series! Sikthand is the epitome of the sexy and angsty betrayed hero. Sexy beyond belief.
