Alien’s Temptation by Tina Moss

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’m the captain of Earth’s moon base. I can handle any mission. I do not need a partner, even if he is a sexy-as-sin alien commander, who looks at me like he’s trying to decide between throttling me or . . . something else.

His grumpy demeanor and dominant streak make me want to shake him, but I can’t deny the heat between us. Do I dare put my hand to the flame? I’ve been burned before. And I’ve guarded my heart ever since.

As we travel to a distant planet to find the rare substance that will save both our kinds, we soon discover the inhabitants have some odd customs. And if we don’t follow their sensual mandates, they’ll withhold the bounty.

The survival of the Earth-Rhonar treaty depends on our success. We can’t afford to fail. But when victory depends on a death-do-us-part bond, can I put my heart on the line and trust again? And will this alien warrior lower his defenses to let me?

Only the stars know.

Alien’s Temptation

Alien Warrior Romance with Heart, Heat, and High Stakes

The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💚💜💙
Story/Plot: 📕📗📘📙
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Chemistry: 🧪🧪🧪🧪
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌏
Character development: 😋🙂🙃😍
Narrator(s): 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration type: Dual Narration

🦸🏼‍♀️ Heroine: Jane

Jane, the formidable captain of Earth’s Moon Base, is no stranger to danger. After a harrowing spacewalk nearly cost her sister Sage her life, Jane watched helplessly as Sage drifted into the void—only to be rescued by a Rhonar warrior who turned out to be her fated mate. Though their bond isn’t legally recognized due to unresolved tensions between Earth and the Rhonar, Jane is genuinely happy for her sister. Now, Jane finds herself on a high-stakes mission with the Rhonar commander himself, tasked with retrieving a rare mineral critical to Earth’s defense—and the future of the fragile treaty between their peoples.

🦸🏻‍♂️ Hero: Tor

Tor, the stoic and powerful leader of the Rhonar race, is a warrior shaped by loss. Since the death of their females, Rhonar males endure two phases: the Hunger, a desperate yearning for connection, and the Void, a state of emotional numbness. Tor has lived in the Void—until Jane. The mate bond calls to him, but with the treaty still in limbo, he refuses to claim her, choosing duty over desire. His restraint adds a layer of tension to their already volatile dynamic.

🔥 The Story

Tor and Jane’s mission launches aboard a spaceship, but emotional turbulence rivals the cosmic kind. Tor relies on his Florin—a tiny, otherworldly creature with whom Rhonar share a symbiotic bond—to help regulate the overwhelming emotions triggered by his connection to Jane. From Jane’s perspective, Tor is a grumpy, emotionally constipated alien who treats her with cold disdain. But she’s no pushover. Determined to succeed, she pushes back with equal force, sparking a slow-burn tension that crackles through their journey.

💡 What Worked

• 🐾 The Florin creature was a delightful surprise—equal parts adorable and fascinating, adding depth to Rhonar culture.
• ✨ Each Rhonar warrior possesses a unique ability, which adds intrigue and variety to the alien race.
• 🚀 The story delivers plenty of action and adventure, keeping the pace lively and the stakes high.

⚠️ What Didn’t Work

• 🛸 Tor’s emotional distraction leads to a major tactical blunder—forgetting to engage stealth mode and putting both lives at risk. It felt out of character for a seasoned commander.
• 🥊 The climactic fight scene dragged a bit longer than necessary, diluting its impact.

🎙 Narration

Told in dual POV with dual narration, the audiobook features Elle Sonali and Aiden Snow. Aiden Snow’s velvety voice is a perfect match for Tor—deep, restrained, and undeniably sexy. Elle Sonali brings Jane to life with intelligence and emotional nuance, capturing both her strength and vulnerability. Their performances elevate the story, making the tension and chemistry between the leads all the more immersive.

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