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Choosing Theo

Victoria Aveline (2023-03-10)

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesClecanian Series, Book #
Setting
CSM age18+

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentExplicit
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

KidnappingCaptivityForced ProximityPower Imbalance

Positive tags

Forced ProximitySlow BurnHappy EndingHumorSwoony

Tropes

Alien RomanceForced ProximityEnemies to LoversFish out of WaterFated MatesSlow BurnHidden IdentityPolitical MarriageGrumpy/Sunshine

Themes

Cultural ClashAcceptanceLove vs DutyIdentityTrust and BetrayalSelf-DiscoveryForced Choice

Synopsis

Being kidnapped by aliens is only the start of Jade's problems. Thankfully, her rescuers, an alien race known as the Clecanians, are willing to protect her, but she has to stay on their planet for one year and respect the rules of their culture--including choosing a husband. Jade refuses at first but decides to play along until she can find a way back to Earth.Theo, a scarred mercenary who prefers a life of solitude, is stunned when Jade selects him as her husband. After years of being passed over, he never imagined he would be chosen and neither did anyone else. Only one explanation makes sense?the curvy enticing female must be a spy, and Theo's determined to break her cover using any means necessary.As Jade and Theo are forced to spend time together, their chemistry becomes undeniable. But neither can afford to bring love into the equation, especially since Jade seems determined to go home. After all, she can't possibly stay here, right?

Tags

Sci-Fi RomanceAlien AbductionArranged MarriageRomantic Comedy