Ronin’s Bondmate: An Alien Sci-fi romance
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He knew she was his mate the moment he saw her.
She refuses to let him anywhere near her.
Fate doesn’t care what either of them wants.
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Belle of the House of Arlyn has been cast out.
Accused of spying, stripped of her place among her people, and forced to survive alone, she carries a secret that could clear her name… but revealing it would destroy everything.
As a Krystali enchantress, she has power.
But not the one thing she needs most.
Protection.
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Ronin Hughson has no doubts.
The moment he sees Belle, he knows she is his.
His mate. His bond. His future.
But the proud, sharp-tongued enchantress wants nothing to do with him.
In fact, she makes it clear:
She would rather face danger alone than accept his claim.
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Ronin should walk away.
After all, there are other females—ones who would welcome a warrior like him.
Ones who wouldn’t fight him at every turn.
But something far stronger than reason keeps pulling him back.
Because no matter how hard she pushes him away…
He will not let her fall.
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Forced together on a dangerous journey, hunted by threats neither of them can outrun, Belle and Ronin are caught between survival… and a bond that refuses to be denied.
His mating fever is rising.
Her secrets are closing in.
And time is running out.
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A warrior who refuses to give up.
A woman determined to stand alone.
A bond that could save them both… if it doesn’t break them first.
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Perfect for readers who love:
- Fated mates / reluctant bonding
- Alpha alien warriors
- Strong, defiant heroines
- Protective, possessive heroes
- “She rejects him—he refuses to walk away”
- Survival romance + forced proximity
- Emotional tension + steamy chemistry
- Guaranteed happily ever after
Author’s Note: Ronin’s Bondmate is an erotic romance novel that includes explicit sex scenes and mature language. If such material offends you, please don’t buy this book. Also, my hero is an anti-hero - meaning he is flawed and very, very sexy. He has redeeming qualities…for instance, he’d fight to the death for the woman he loves. If you don’t like bad boys then please don’t buy this book.
Praise for this book
I strongly suggest you read this whole series in order before you get to Ronin’s story. While you will understand what is going on as a standalone, you will miss the emotional impact of Belle’s truth when you read it. The author had my heart twisted and excited throughout this book. I have not been a huge fan of Belle in this series but Mardi Maxwell was able to make me see the real person beyond the deeds.
All along Belle has been seen as the betrayer, the enemy to the warriors and their mates. Spying for her mother, she has now come face to face with the “court” that is determined to make her confess and pay the punishment for her deception.
Ronin knew Belle was his mate but his honor refused to allow him to bond with a woman who would lie and put his people in danger. Being the warrior he is, he refused to allow them to send Belle out into the wilderness alone to take care of herself so he vowed to protect her.
With his feverish need and her life depending on being with someone who loves her to survive, we watch as they both give and take to keep the other alive without giving into the need to mate/bond. Mardi’s books are usually full of suspense and emotions but I think this one could be the most heart tugging one so far.When the truth comes out about Belle’s behavior I was excited to see how others would take the news and what her fate would be from that point on. This is a quick read, written smoothly and with enough depth it will keep the reader captivated till the very last page.