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Barbarian's Prize

By Ruby Dixon
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Barbarian's Prize by Ruby Dixon is a steamy romance set in a science fiction world where a human woman and an alien warrior navigate cultural differences and personal trauma on a snowy, desolate planet. The story delves into themes of healing and empowerment as they journey together, blending emotional depth with adventure and passion.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to romance tales set in imaginative worlds, where strong characters and unexpected relationships unfold in an exotic setting. This story offers a unique blend of passion and adventure, perfect for those who love escapism with a touch of the extraordinary.

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The next novel in the international publishing phenomenon the Ice Planet Barbarians series, now in a special print edition with a bonus original novella!

Tiffany doesn't care about all the attention she's getting from the alien men, but there is one particular hunter she can see herself with—if only she can find a way to move forward from the past...

It's hard being the most popular girl on the ice planet. The alien men are falling all over themselves to impress me in the hopes that I'll take them to my furs. But they don't know my secrets. And they don't realize that behind my smile, I just wish they'd take their courting presents and their competitions for my affection and go away. I want to be left alone. But on a planet where women are a scarcity, that won't be happening.

If I had to choose a mate... it'd be someone with a gorgeous blue body, big horns, and the most intense gaze ever. Someone who knows the truth of what happened to me and why I don't like attention. Patient, handsome Salukh knows my secrets. He knows why I have nightmares and why I don't trust anyone. He's willing to let me "experiment" with him. I can use him. Take what I need from him to work through my trauma. He's been a good friend and the best shoulder to cry on.

There's one small problem.

When it comes to us, he doesn't just want to be my friend. He wants to be my forever. And day by day, he's getting harder to resist...

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Ruby Dixon's world expands in this narrative, showcasing a community of human women and alien men grappling with practical challenges. The romance between Tiffany and Salukh emphasises the importance of consent and mutual willingness, even among fated mates. The story is described as sweet and sexy, filled with healing and love, while offering fantastical details and grand adventures, maintaining its sensual nature.

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ISBN: 9780593639450

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 February 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 304

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Fiction General Fiction Penguin Books Romance Romantasy (Fantasy Romance) Ruby Dixon

About the Author

Ruby Dixon is an author of all things science fiction romance. She is a Sagittarius and a Reylo shipper, and loves farming sims (but not actual housework). She lives in the South with her husband and a couple of goofy cats, and can't think of anything else to put in her biography. Truly, she is boring.

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