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Our Top Six Picks for Alien Romance, by Aubrey Nevkinda
Buckle up, Earthlings, we’ve got a list of the steamiest Alien Romance books out there — we’re talking extraterrestrial heartthrobs, intergalactic IT workers, and even…alien pirates. But worry not; we made sure all of these books also have at least a little bit of plot and world-building.
Whether you recently found your way to this genre or you’ve already burned through all the Alien Romance books you can get your hands on and need some new ideas, you’re in the right place.
And the best part? All of these books are currently on Kindle Unlimited. That’s right, space cadets, run, don’t walk to your nearest Kindle device and download these before they disappear into the cosmos.
Stranded on an icy planet after their captors have ship malfunctions, a group of human women find themselves in a precarious situation. To complicate matters further, what seems to be the sole inhabitant of this new planet is a massive blue alien named Vektal, who is inexplicably drawn to the MC, Georgie. Vektal takes Georgie from the ship in an attempt to help her, and she agrees out of desperation. Unable to communicate, they slowly learn to communicate and survive in the harsh landscape.
This was the book that got many romance readers into the alien subgenre, so of course, it earned its spot as first in this roundup. Still, it stands out in this genre for its well-developed plot. The spicy scenes are well-written, and there is just enough of a slow burn to keep readers interested in such a short novel. With its sizzling chemistry and tantalizing slow burn, it's no wonder this novel has captured the hearts of romance readers.
Artek, freshly returned from war, is excited to settle into a small town and find a wife. He immediately sets his sights on Nelly, the daughter of a local shopkeeper. Artek quickly proposes, and the two lovebirds settle into life at the ranch he shares with his six brothers. They quickly (this book is only 152 pages, after all) learn to navigate their new relationship and life on the ranch, with some small bumps in the road.
Drawing inspiration from the classic Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, this book offers a fresh spin on a tired narrative. This is such a feel-good and, dare we say, heartwarming read. The issue is that there is zero (actually zero) slow burn, as Artek and Nelly married within the first few chapters. Still, the characters are well-written and the book was just overall pleasant to read. With a seamless blend of romance and plot, it sets the stage for a charming series that will delve deeper into the lives and loves of Artek's brothers.
When Kivian, an alien pirate, shows up to make a deal with a merchant and finds that he’s brought a scantily-clad human slave, he’s immediately called to help her escape. Fran is quickly swept away and is justly cautious but immediately indebted to Kivian. They take off on Kivian’s ship, the Dancing Fool, and, of course, slowly fall in love. This is technically number 17 in the Ice Planet Barbarian series, but it can be read as a stand-alone.
We are officially crowning Ruby Dixon as the queen of alien romance. This book was quick to read but still had enough world-building and plot to be interesting. The MC, Fran, is fierce and likable. One great thing about this book is that it didn’t include a language barrier. It can feel frustrating when the two MCs can’t communicate until someone magically finds a translation device halfway through the book. Our only complaint is that we wish it were longer — a full-length book rather than a novella would have put this at the top of our list.
When Arokh, a Rakhii gladiator, finds what he believes to be a Gryfala Princess being auctioned off for sale and grossly mistreated by her captors, he has no choice but to step in. Though they don’t speak the same language, Arokh and Angie form an immediate bond, and Arokh is ready to save the presumed princess at any cost.
If you’ve been looking for a follow-up book to Ice Planet Barbarians, this is it. The MC, Angie, is funny and feisty and a good foil for Arokh’s serious, dry personality. At times, Angie is a bit immature, but she’s so well-meaning that you’ll quickly forgive any annoyance you initially feel. Arokh is the definition of a strong and silent type, but he’s still likable and endearing. This felt more sci-fi than other books on this list, and that was a welcome departure. The author takes the time to establish some world-building and focus on the fantasy element as well as the romance.
The year is 2266, and a group of aliens have peacefully immigrated to Earth after helping humans battle a mutual enemy. Lois, who works for the Department of Extraterrestrial Immigration, calls IT for tech help and meets Zir, a refugee from the planet Teiss. Zir is grumpy and difficult to work with, but he’s secretly fallen for Lois, who is the physical embodiment of sunshine. The couple slowly navigates their cultural differences in this fun workplace romance.
This felt different from other books in this genre, but we really loved it. It is more of a dystopian novel with aliens and is set on Earth, not an alien planet. Still, it’s spicy, fun, and easy to zoom through in one sitting. It’s a proper slow burn, but if you’re a sucker for grumpy-sunshine tropes, this will not disappoint.
When Jade is kidnapped by aliens, she doesn’t expect to be promptly dumped by her captors onto a matriarchal planet more advanced than Earth. It turns out her captors only want one thing from her: to select a “trial” husband for three months. The male-to-female ratio on this planet is 20 to 1, so the men are sent to husbandry school to learn how to cook, care for children, and please their wives. Enter Theo, Jade’s selected husband, who has never been picked before and assumes she is an intergalactic spy.
Theo is a tough shell to crack, but his tough exterior is, of course, hiding a heart of gold. After reading this, you will be more than ready to move to this magical matriarchal planet filled with eligible bachelors. Out of all of these books, the alien MC felt the least “alien” and was described as being largely human-like in appearance. Still, there was a good amount of world-building and lots of fun sci-fi elements in this. This is another slow burn, so you’ll have to commit a bit, but we promise it’s worth it.