Stalked by the Alien Mercenary
The ship’s power is failing, and the one man she can’t stand refuses to let her out of his sight.
Ysa
I am Ysa, chief engineer of the Varakartoom, and I absolutely do not have a crush on Thatcher. He’s rude, overbearing, and stalks me through the corridors like I’m about to trip over my own boots. So why does my heart race when he growls my name?
We’re hunting rogue gladiators on a killing spree, aided we’ve enlisted a group of former gladiators to help track them down. While tensions simmer, the ship continues to be plagued by mysterious blackouts I can’t fix. If the power fails during battle, someone will die.
Then I’m locked out of the ship mid-fight and the lights go dark. The failures aren’t random; something is stalking me in the shadows, and the last male I want near me may be the only one who able to save me.
Thatcher
I’m human; mostly. Cyborg enhanced, hardened, and haunted by nightmares of torture and betrayal. I don’t deserve soft things. I definitely don’t deserve Ysa with her long blue braid and stubborn heart.
So I do the only thing I’m good at, I protect her. From rogue gladiators. From flirtatious mercenaries. From whatever is creeping through our ship’s systems.
I can’t have her, but no one else can either. Whatever is hunting her in the dark? It’s about to discover I was made for war.
This is a standalone novel and the ninth book in the Monster Mercenary Mates series. This sci-fi monster romance features a cyborg hero with a past, a pacifist gothic engineer who knows how to wield a wrench, and a steamy HEA.
Tropes:
Alien FMC
He Falls First
Touch-Her-and-Die Energy
Morally Gray Hero
Cyborg
Possessive Hero
Military Sci-Fi Romance
Utterly Devoted MMC
Grumpy/Sunshine
Strong Female Lead
Found Family
Steamy Romance • No Cheating • HEAs
Robin O'Connor
Robin O'Connor is a writer who thrives in the wild, imaginative worlds of sci-fi and monster romance, where the stakes are high, the passion runs deep, and the heroes are as strong as they are undeniably sexy. Known for her steamy stories filled with alien heroes and quirky heroines, Robin crafts tales that combine heart-pounding adventure with sizzling chemistry, all wrapped in a fantastical universe.
Living in a house that’s equal parts cozy and chaotic, Robin shares her space with her husband, their four-year-old son, and a collection of books—hundreds of them, all hers—and computer parts that look straight out of a mad scientist’s workshop. As someone who’s always juggling a half-dozen projects at once, Robin’s home is never dull. Yet, despite her busy life, she always makes time for her readers. Whether it's posting quirky extras, sharing cover reveals, or answering fan questions, she’s active on social media, building a strong connection with her audience.
Monster Mercenary Mates
In a world where danger lurks around every corner and power comes with a price, Monster Mercenary Mates introduces readers to a universe where mercenaries aren’t just soldiers—they’re monstrous beings bound by loyalty, honor, and passion. This is a series where forbidden desires collide with fierce battles and dangerous stakes, offering a heady mix of action, romance, and unrelenting suspense.
Monster Mercenary Mates consists of nine books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
