Book excerpt: An alien warrior. A reluctant bride. A battle that could destroy them both. Jasper fully believes he’ll never take a bride, but when he wakes up next to Brianna – King Andryssi’s guardian – he learns that the two of them are not only dating, but married. A drunken decision has led to something that Jasper isn’t feeling all that terrible about. A bride? He’s never seen himself as the marrying kind, but he could be. He could see himself doing this. Brianna knows a secret and it’s not exactly the kind of thing that lends itself to abrupt elopements. She’s certain that a hasty divorce is the best bet for moving forward with her life, but Jasper is so very different than she thinks he’s going to be. He’s kind, compassionate, and most of all, he’s protective. She needs that. She’s been on her own for as long as she can remember, but now… Well, now she needs someone to love. When a surprise battle takes them by surprise, Jasper and Brianna are forced to team up to save the king and queen of the planet. If they don’t, they’re going to lose everything – including each other. Author’s note: this is a steamy alien bridal romance in the ALIENS OF MALUM series. While the book can be read on its own, it will best be enjoyed if you read the series in order.