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Thawed Gladiator: Varro

Awakened From the Ice #1 / 6
by Alana Khan
Thawed Gladiator: Varro (Awakened From the Ice #1) by Alana Khan
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An intrepid treasure-hunter…

Studious archeologist Laura Hill has just made the discovery of a century. The 82 AD shipwreck Fortuna lies far beneath the waves, along with its precious cargo: a chest of gold and, intriguingly, the ice-encased body of a Roman gladiator.

But when her contractor steals the treasure, leaving Laura and the body on a deserted island, her career-making find — and her life — is in danger of being destroyed.

…an ancient warrior, trapped in ice…

Marcus Fabius Varro once served at the pleasure of cruel men and women, a slave to their violent whims and darkest desires. Freed from his icy grave by a beautiful, cautious stranger, an unlikely new life is offered to him. And this woman has no interest in a slave — she wants Varro, body and soul.

…and a burning passion that melts all inhibition…

Struggling against their inexplicable chemistry, Laura and Varro are forced to rely on each other for survival. But with low supplies, no contact with the outside world, and centuries dividing them, can they bury the past to build a future?

Thawed Gladiator: Varro is a slow-burn, forced proximity, enemies to friends to lovers, time portal romance.

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Science FictionRomanceSlow Burn RomanceAdultTime Travel
Release date: November 22, 2024

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Alana Khan

Alana Khan writes where the heart meets the stars, blending raw human emotion with the thrill of otherworldly adventure. A USA Today bestselling author, she has built a devoted following across the worlds of sci-fi and monster romance, crafting stories that are as emotionally charged as they are unapologetically steamy.

Before she began creating alien warriors, battle-scarred heroes, and fierce heroines fighting for love among the stars, Khan worked as a psychotherapist specializing in trauma and PTSD. That background threads through every page she writes. Her characters, whether human, hybrid, or something far stranger, are never simple archetypes. They are survivors. They carry wounds, face inner darkness, and heal through connection. It is this emotional depth that gives her romantic universes a pulse that feels utterly real, even when set light years away.

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Khan entered the publishing world in 2019 with Zar, the first book in her Galaxy Gladiators series, and quickly established a reputation for stories that balance high-stakes action, emotional healing, and fiery chemistry. Since then, she has created entire interconnected worlds, including Galaxy Sanctuary, OrcFire, and Galaxy Artificials, each exploring different facets of love, whether between broken souls, misunderstood monsters, or synthetic beings learning what it means to feel.

Behind the pseudonym, Alana Khan remains deeply connected to her readers. Her Alanaverse extends beyond her novels, offering fans glimpses into her process, playful personal anecdotes, and the shared belief that love, no matter how unconventional, is worth fighting for.

Through her mix of psychological insight, emotional realism, and fearless sensuality, Khan has become one of the defining voices in steamy sci-fi and monster romance, reminding readers that even in the darkest galaxies, there is always light and someone worth holding onto.

Awakened From the Ice

Awakened From the Ice consists of six books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Thawed Gladiator: Varro (Awakened From the Ice #1)
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Thawed Gladiator Thrax (Awakened From the Ice #2)
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Thawed Gladiator: Cassius (Awakened From the Ice #3)
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Thawed Gladiator: Victor (Awakened From the Ice #4)
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Thawed Gladiator: Lucius (Awakened From the Ice #5)
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Thawed Gladiator: Quintus (Awakened From the Ice #6)
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