The Alien Warrior's ValentineA Sci-Fi Valentine Tale
On a struggling alien vineyard, the only thing harder than surviving is letting someone get close.
Mariska
I have two years to make this work, and time is running out. The cozy small town is scary when the Aderians are all empaths who seem to know your innermost thoughts.
I came to Llykhe to escape, to find myself again. The vineyard granted to me by the Aderians is supposed to be my salvation, even if it’s rundown and the machines are failing. I have space, but not the privacy I came for.
Then there’s Jeltom. Grumpy and silent, he’s not your typical Aderian empath. When I ask him for help, he actually says no. With Valentine coming, I wonder if explaining a human holiday and asking him to share it is brave or foolish.
Jeltom
I hadn’t come home to fall for anyone. After being shot, I want simple: familiar air, quiet nights, and absolutely no responsibilities. Then Mariska crosses my path, human and shy like a skittish animal.
Giving her my help when she needs it is easy. It feels like the purpose I’ve been searching for all my life.
When she mentions a custom called Valentine, a strange human ritual, I don’t understand it, but I want to. Not for tradition’s sake, but for hers. This human might just be the one thing my people have forgotten how to find: my fated mate.
The Alien Warrior’s Valentine is a standalone Valentine-themed steamy sci-fi romance featuring a scarred alien warrior searching for home, and a traumatized human looking for peace. This is a story of love and redemption. It’s cozy, sweet, with a little action and a whole lot of romance.
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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.
Sci-Fi Holiday Specials
Sci-Fi Holiday Specials consists of 4 total books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Reviews and Comments
I really enjoyed getting to read Jeltom's story after having briefly met him in Claimed by the Alien Mercenary and I thought him & Mariska made a great couple. Getting to read how Jeltom & Mariska's relationship comes together was fun and his Valentine's Day planning was so sweet. The epilogue at the end was also a lot of fun. I look forward to reading more stories set in this world and maybe even getting to read a story about Avertom in the future.
Claimed by the Alien Mercenary: Jaxin & Dani
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