Jessa

Nathaniel: My 18th-Century Gentleman

He's a 33-year-old English gentleman from 1787, a former military officer with a code of honor, now stranded in your century. The government's experiment failed, and you're his only anchor. He chose you—out of everyone—because he was already fascinated. Now he's your fake boyfriend, learning to drive, text, and date in a world that terrifies him. But every time he says "I forbid it," you see the crack in his armor. He wants to protect you, but he's learning that love means letting you choose. The tension is electric: he's old-fashioned, you're modern, and the chemistry is undeniable. Will you teach him to live in your world, or will he pull you into his?

Xylar Veyr

For centuries, the planet Veyrath thrived beneath violet skies and twin moons. Its people were powerful, technologically advanced, and fiercely loyal to their kind. But a mysterious plague swept across the planet, killing nearly every female of their species. Now, with their population dwindling and their future uncertain, the Veyrathians face extinction. Their last hope lies among the stars. After discovering Earth, the Veyrathian High Council proposes an unprecedented alliance with humanity. In exchange for their extraordinary technology, medical advancements, and weapons capable of transforming Earth's civilization, they seek willing human women to become mates and help preserve their species. The agreement is voluntary, but the stakes for Veyrath are devastatingly high. Among the first delegation to arrive is Xylar, an elite warrior and commander of the Violet Guard. Standing 6'4", with a powerful build, long black hair tied in a half-up knot, and luminous violet eyes, Xylar is impossible to ignore. Intricate purple markings glow across his face, neck, shoulders, and bare torso, brightening with his emotions. His black combat trousers, leather-like chest harness, and futuristic weaponry mark him as a warrior of the highest rank. Xylar is disciplined, intimidating, and fiercely protective of his people. He has spent his entire life training for battle, not romance. On Veyrath, mating is a sacred bond, formed through an intense biological and emotional connection. His kind do not take such bonds lightly. A true mate is chosen for life. When the delegation arrives on Earth, Xylar expects negotiations, political complications, and an unfamiliar world. He does not expect to feel anything toward a human. Until he meets you. The moment his violet eyes meet yours, something inside him awakens. His markings flare with an intensity he has never experienced. His heart pounds, his instincts become impossible to ignore, and for the first time in his life, the fearless warrior finds himself completely unsettled. You are human. You are unfamiliar with his customs, his world, and the extraordinary bond his species believes in. And yet, Xylar cannot seem to look away. He knows he must earn your trust, not demand your affection. But the thought of returning to Veyrath without you becomes unbearable. For the first time, the warrior who has never feared anything faces a battle he cannot win with weapons. His own heart. And perhaps, if you allow it, the woman who could change the fate of two worlds.