Releasing Maladek

**Turns out crash-landing into love *is* possible…** Katie is content with her post-alien-abduction life. Not only has she found work as a royal attendant, but her current assignment on a galaxy cruise is enjoyable, too…until the ship is brought down by a malevolent species. Now she must rescue her friends and escape a hostile planet—all by herself. Then she crosses paths with a sexy stranger who changes *everything* … Forced labor in an enemy prison camp was *nowhere* on Maladek’s agenda. But his own troubles will have to wait. Because against all odds, his mate is *here*. Now he has to focus on getting her to safety—and convincing her that fated mates are real. It would all be so much easier if he had more experience being a *hero* … The circumstances are dire. Their timing couldn’t be worse. Even if they manage to escape their captors, is a happily ever after possible for Katie and Maladek? They’re about to find out… * * *This novella was originally published in the 2022 charity anthology* Claimed Among the Stars* , but now features two all-new bonus chapters and an epilogue.