Book excerpt: A standalone instalove alien romance from author Ashlyn Hawkes. A surprise visit. A promise kept. Can desperation turn into love? Eve has been settling on Kuria nicely when her parents surprise her for a visit. Too ashamed to admit that she hasn’t found the Novan love of her life, she blurts out the first name she can think of. Irid doesn’t mind pretending to be with Eve… until he realizes he’s not pretending. When her family returns to Earth, will he be able to convince Eve that his feelings are real? Trigger warning: this book includes some dark themes like consent and assault, but love will always win. No cliffhanger. Keywords: alien abduction romance, science fiction romance, scifi romance, paranormal romance, science fiction, standalone, happy end, happy ending, alpha male, fantasy romance, urban fantasy, steamy romance, happily ever after, romance, ebooks to read and download, scifi romance, alien abduction, alien romance, collection, box set, boxed set, Zenobia Renquist, Kate Rudolph, Starr Huntress, Sedona Venez, Regine Abel, Roxie Ray, Lee Savino, Renee Rose, Milly Taiden, Ava Hunter, Ruby Dixon, Jenny Foster, Elizabeth Stephens, Margo Bond Collins, Stasia Black, Lisa Lace