Seized by Tana Stone

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

How unlucky do you have to be to get abducted by aliens. . . twice?

Snatched from Earth to be a bride for a bad-ass race of warriors, Bridget has barely gotten used to her new life on the high-tech Drexian space station when she’s abducted again. This time the aliens are vicious and bloodthirsty, and they have very different plans for the pretty human. 

Bridget has no doubt the Drexians will send a rescue party, but she’s never been one to play the damsel in distress. And no way is she sticking around to be a part of some creepy alien experiments. 

Kax has a mission. Get the tribute bride back safely. 

The highly-trained Drexian warrior knows that if anyone can do it, he can. But sneaking into enemy territory and getting Bridget out won’t be the hardest part of his mission. Denying his attraction to her will be the real test. 

The Drexian has a secret no one can know. A secret that means he can never take a bride. Can he ignore his heart and give her up to another Drexian? 

This standalone action romance novel features steamy scenes on a deserted alien colony, chase scenes on spaceships, deadly aliens hell-bent on invading Earth, and smoking-hot Drexian warriors with extra erogenous zones who are equally determined to protect Earth.

Seized

A Warrior’s Shame, A Bride’s Fire

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

🦸🏼‍♀️ Heroine Spotlight: Bridget

Abducted from Earth under a twisted treaty that trades human brides for intergalactic protection, Bridget lands on the Drexian space station known as The Boat. Faced with a stark choice—luxurious bride quarters or a life of labor in the worker wing—she chooses the former, agreeing to marry a Drexian warrior who’s currently off on a mission. But Bridget isn’t just a passive participant in this cosmic matchmaking. She’s observant, decisive, and quietly fierce.

🦸🏻‍♂️ Hero Spotlight: Kax

Kax, brother to station commander Dorn, lives in the shadow of his sibling’s blissful union with his bride Mandy. Kax harbors a secret that disqualifies him from claiming a bride of his own—at least, that’s what he believes. His attraction to Bridget is undeniable, but he’s resigned to distance himself, planning a mission to escape the torment of proximity. His emotional restraint adds layers to his character, making his eventual vulnerability all the more poignant.

🔥 Plot Pulse

When a Kronock warrior infiltrates The Boat and abducts Bridget, Kax doesn’t hesitate. He dives headfirst into enemy territory, risking everything to bring her back—even as it becomes clear the Kronock tech is far more advanced than the Drexians realized. But Bridget isn’t waiting to be saved. She’s already fighting her way to freedom. Their escape is a tense, adrenaline-fueled journey that forces them to confront danger, desire, and the truth about what they mean to each other.

❤️‍🔥 What Hit Home

• The chemistry between Bridget and Kax simmers beneath every moment of their escape. Their connection feels earned, not forced—especially given the emotional stakes.
• Bridget’s agency is a highlight. She’s not a damsel; she’s a survivor. Her grit and clarity make her a heroine worth rooting for.
• The fantasy suites? Total escapist gold. Windows that simulate the Swiss Alps or South Pacific? Yes, please. I’d trade my view for ocean waves in a heartbeat.

🤨 Room to Grow

• Kax’s reluctance to share his secret dragged a bit too long. It wasn’t shame-worthy, and the delay felt more like plot padding than emotional realism. A sooner reveal could’ve deepened their bond earlier.

🎧 Narration Vibes

Jodie Bentley delivers a sultry, smooth solo performance, capturing Bridget’s strength and Kax’s restraint with finesse. Her male voices are serviceable, though I still prefer duet narration for dual POVs—it adds emotional texture and realism. That said, Tana Stone’s alien romance universe is consistently compelling, and the box sets are a treat for binge listeners.

📝 Final Thoughts

A fast-paced, emotionally charged alien romance with a heroine who refuses to be sidelined and a hero who learns that vulnerability isn’t weakness. Bridget and Kax’s story blends action, attraction, and agency in a way that’s both satisfying and escapist. Drexian brides may be traded, but Bridget proves she’s never for sale.

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