Wynter's Warrior — Mardi Maxwell

When an Alien Alliance makes their presence known they announce that the enemy who destroyed their home planets is approaching Earth and intends to destroy humanity. Facing annihilation, Earth's leaders and the Alliance negotiate an agreement. The aliens will share their advanced technology and fight alongside Earth's militaries in exchange for the right to seek mates among Earth's females.

Wynter Fields' wealthy and powerful parents control her by threatening the life of the beloved aunt who raised her. Their latest scheme to marry her to a man she despises convinces her it's time for her and her aunt to escape. They can get away from the men guarding her but finding a safe place to hide will be harder to do. She's given hope when a program for Earth's women to volunteer to be mates for the alien warriors is announced.

Zaryq, the leader of the Za'Artha, is determined that his people survive the coming war and repopulate their ranks. The first will be easier to accomplish than the second as the Za'Artha have specific requirements for their mates. A chosen female must be willing in the bedroom but strong in public. In fact, strong enough to survive the one ritual the many members of the Alien Alliance have in common…the Mating Challenge. A life-threatening battle where losing is not an option.