Gemma is drowing in her father’s debts. She works relentlessly to save their home and family name from the creditors. To avoid losing everything, she makes a risky decision to marry a wealthy and bloodthirsty Kylorr alien. Despite his cruel demands, she refuses to surrender to him. As the High Lord of Laras, Azur of House Kaalium expects me to be Gemma to be his blood bride, and has his own secret vengeful agenda (Desire in His Blood (#1))

Growing up as the daughter of a traveling chef, Millie explored various galaxies and cultures. After a tragedy leaves her alone and desperate, she finds work at a dyaan where Kylorr aliens come to feed on willing necks. There, Miillie meets Kythel of House Kaalium, a ruler with mesmerizing eyes and a captivating voice. Despite their vast differences, Kythel craves her blood. As their forbidden desire grows, they face the choice between duty and love (Craving in His Blood (#2)

Zoey Draven just doesn’t miss. The Brides of Kylorr series is a sexy and angsty (yet comforting) read for lovers of alien/monster romance. The Kylor MMCs are typical (vampiric) alphas that are jealous, possessive, and tortured. The FMCs are competent and take charge, but tortured by their dire need of resources (cue alien MMCs saving them from financial ruin!). This slow burn series tourches the house down.

Desire in His Blood by Zoey Draven
Craving in His Blood by Zoey Draven

Subgenres: science fiction romance, alien romance, monster romance.

Heat: 4 chili peppers

Verdict: FAVORITE

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