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Ethin "Lucky" Katlan doesn't take orders, so one might wonder why he sold his life to be a lapdog to the Intergalactic Militia. The answer isn't that simple, and Lucky isn't that interested in sharing, especially with Roys Malik, the agonizingly attractive and rule-following commanding officer always on his back. When a job gone awry results in their being lost on a planet where the flora wants to eat them, their bitter relationship takes a lustful turn. Lucky sees no reason in ruining a good thing and makes an offer of no strings attached sex to pass the monotonous days. What neither of them expects is for that simple suggestion to open an unexpected pathway to divulging the worst and most hidden aspects of themselves. When Lucky's past comes knocking, and Roys' secrets come to light, their ever-changing relationship is put to the ultimate test. A story about messy men, overcoming trauma, inescapable pasts, futures we dare to wish for, and unraveling the hearts of cowards, this spicy MM romance will tug at the heartstrings and make you want to spend a rousing night under the stars.

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Intended for adult readers (18+).

This M/M sci-fi romance features explicit sexual content, strong language, and characters dealing with trauma and difficult pasts. The hostile planet setting includes survival peril and violence.