Have you been searching for a love that is out of this world? Well, look no further, the cosmos have you covered! Alien romances may sound like they’re exclusively sci-fi, but trust that these ten books are packed with heart-stopping narratives, irresistible characters, and emotional depth that will show you that love knows no boundaries, not even the galaxies and stars.
Choosing Theo by Victoria Aveline
What begins as a classic alien abduction quickly turns into a snowball of problems for Jade, who is rescued by the alien race called the Clecanians, who tell her she must live on their planet for one year and learn their customs. The catch? She must find and choose a husband. Deciding there is no way out of it, she complies until she can find her way back to Earth by choosing Theo, an aloof mercenary who has spent a long time in isolation. Surprised and suspicious of her choice, Theo is convinced Jade has ulterior motives and is determined to find out the truth.
Their forced proximity leads to an undeniable attraction that makes most of the suspicions disappear. This slow-burning romance is filled with a couple who share feisty chemistry and an interesting twist on the sci-fi romance trope many are familiar with.
Homebound by Lydia Hope
The story is set on a dying and abandoned Earth, where the remaining inhabitants are struggling to survive. One of those inhabitants, Gemma McKinley, works in a prison, feeding and cleaning after a variety of dangerous inmates. When she is assigned to the alien ward, her world is turned upside down. She meets Simon, a reserved and isolated prisoner who is rumored to be the most dangerous and unstable inmate.
Despite all of the warning signs, Gemma begins to care for him, which complicates things for Simon, whose only goal is to escape. As their bond deepens, the danger around them rises, putting them to choose between freedom and their lives.
Stolen by an Alien by Amanda Milo
If you want something a little more fast-paced, chaotic, and surprisingly sweet, Stolen by an Alien may be the perfect book for you! Angie, a very normal human woman, wakes up in the midst of an alien auction, and she is the one being sold. Just before she gets sold off, a gladiator named Arokh comes in to rescue her, misunderstanding her to be an alien princess. Even with her confusion and denial, Arokh is completely devoted to her and is convinced she is his fated partner. This story has a balance of humor and romance that readers who enjoy a little bit of harmless misunderstandings will love!
Heart Song by Heather Guerre
This is the third book of the Forbidden Mates series, and it immediately places you into a romance high in emotional tension and forbidden longing with lives on the line. Thema Ruan desperately wants to escape her cruel, arranged husband. When the chance arises, the only way to escape is to strike a deal with one of his alien prisoners, Rakhnar, a former warrior who, despite his distrust, agrees to help her if she helps him escape.
Unfortunately, their plan of escape goes out of hand and ends up in an unbreakable soul bond formed between the two of them. Bound by duty and the desire to survive, they leave their past behind and must confront the truth of their forbidden bond, choosing their feelings and the potential disaster following it.
Ensnared by Tiffany Roberts
This book is a must-read for those who are into alien romances with dangerous settings, emotional tensions, and intense bonds. Ketahn, a hunter from a spider-alien species who has absolutely no interest in mating, especially with the queen, who is adamant in claiming him as hers. So one night, he escapes into the jungle, and there he crosses paths with a human woman named Ivy Foster. Almost immediately, he is captivated by her, though he feels she is strange and different from any woman he has met, he is convinced that she is his fated partner.
His feelings, however, are initially unrequited as Ivy is still disoriented and scared due to her unfamiliar surroundings. But as they spend more time together, the barriers of language, species, and trust begin to crumble, revealing an undeniable connection.
Axrel by Olivia Riley
After Dr. Charlotte is taken aboard a military vessel, she is assigned to treat and care for numerous dangerous alien inmates. Out of all the inmates she has to tend to, she doesn’t expect to see Prisoner Zero, a deadly Vrisha warrior with a violent past. Despite that, she works hard to keep him alive and soon learns about his true nature, quiet, reserved, and full of humanity.
Axrel seeks revenge against his captors, but that whole plan goes down the drain when he receives care from Charlotte. Everything he had originally thought about humans begins to get questioned the closer he gets to her. With a forbidden attraction trope, this book leaves readers on the edge of their seats due to the growing tension between the pair!
The Darkest Star by Jennifer L. Armentrout
This story is set on Earth after an alien invasion and follows seventeen-year-old Evie Dasher, who happens to stumble into the raiding of a nightclub. It wasn’t just an ordinary nightclub; it allowed both humans and Luxen to coexist peacefully. Evie then meets Luc, an alien who is not short of charm and danger. As she becomes more involved with him, she begins to question her own life, choices, and even her upbringing. As secrets come out and powers awaken, a romance blossoms despite the dangers. This book delivers an alien romance that leans into the sci-fi and paranormal genres while balancing a heartfelt romance between two characters in self-discovery.
The Last Hour of Gann by R. Lee Smith
A combination of a survival story and an epic romance, The Last Hour of Gann delivers a romantic sci-fi series about two characters from completely different worlds and lives that depend on each other to survive. The story follows Amber Bierce, who boards the very first colony ship from Earth, which results in crashing into an unfamiliar alien world without the possibility of rescue. Meoraq, a warrior and priest of the Gann species, is on a pilgrimage when he crosses paths with the shipwreck and Amber. On the surface, they are sworn enemies, that is, until a situation comes up that needs them to form an alliance. This book is filled with worldbuilding, romance, and the clash between feelings, power, and humanity.
Taken by the Alien Pirate by Kyla Quinn
If you love a good alien abduction mixed with a super possessive hero, then you’re in luck! Taken by the Alien Pirate is a chaotic, yet romantic story that begins with the heroine having a fun night out on Earth and then waking up on a spaceship filled with a group of massive, blue-skinned aliens! One of them, however, is different. He is reserved, fierce, and completely captivated by her. Through the obstacles of language barriers, mysterious marks, and dangerous enemies, they both plan to escape into the unknown together.
Strange Love by Ann Aguirre
We have seen stories where love crosses boundaries, such as time, but in some cases, such as this, it can even cross galaxies. This book follows the mission of matchmaking for Zylar, an awkward alien who needs a nest guardian, as he has a four-game losing streak. If he fails to find one this time, he may be destined never to have a mate at all. He then meets Beryl Bowman, a daycare worker from St. Louis who definitely did not have alien abduction on her bucket list.
Due to some cosmic mistake, Zylar ends up with her instead of his intended mate. Their vastly different personalities and circumstances bring up many misunderstandings, but among those is a budding, unexpected romance.
Whether you’re new to alien romances or four books deep into a series about being soul-bonded to a space warrior-prince, there is always something new to discover and a world to explore. Now it is time for you to take a trip across the cosmos!
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