When Vandarr’s crew intercepts the transport ship carrying the brides, he decides to take a "prize" for himself. He doesn't expect Milly to be more than he can handle—or for her to be the one thing he didn’t know he was missing.

If you’re looking for a swashbuckling sci-fi romance that’s equal parts heat and adventure, then by Ava Ross needs to be on your TBR list. This latest installment in the Celestial Mail Order Brides series (specifically the Alien Pirate Lords sub-series) delivers everything fans of the genre crave: a grumpy, possessive hero, a spunky heroine, and a "stolen" romance that quickly turns into a fated match. The Story at a Glance

Whether you're new to Ava Ross or a longtime follower of her alien lords, this book is a treasure worth "plundering."

The Celestial Mail Order Brides universe is expansive and colorful. You get a great sense of the alien cultures and the gritty, exciting life of a space pirate without getting bogged down in overly dense technical jargon. Final Verdict

Being stuck on a pirate ship in the middle of deep space is the perfect recipe for tension. Ross excels at building the "push and pull" between two characters who shouldn't want each other but can't stay apart.

The story follows , an alien pirate captain who isn’t exactly looking for love. He’s a rough-around-the-edges warrior with a ship to run and treasure to find. On the other side is Milly , a human woman who has been sent into space as a mail-order bride.