4.2 (1,392 ratings)

Possessed by the Alien King: A Scifi Alien Warrior Romance (Fated Mates of the Varool Book 1)

Name: Possessed by the Alien King: A Scifi Alien Warrior Romance (Fated Mates of the Varool Book 1)
Rating: 4.2 (1392 reviews)
Author: Krista Luna
ISBN: B09K4K41RJ

by Krista Luna

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About this book

Deirdre carries a burden heavier than any secret. After her role in creating a catastrophic virus that decimated the alien Varool population, she must now broker peace through an impossible sacrifice: marrying the enemy to save both their species. Haunted by guilt and terrified of discovery, she enters the lion’s den, unaware that the fierce king she is bound to is the very man hunting for the person who destroyed his people.

Storr is a warrior fueled by vengeance and the desperate need to secure a future for his dying race. When he encounters Deirdre, his fury is instantly eclipsed by a primal, undeniable pull. She is his fated mate, a discovery that complicates his mission of retribution. As they are forced into close proximity, the tension between them crackles with a dangerous, forbidden heat that threatens to consume them both.

This high-stakes sci-fi romance masterfully blends intense angst with scorching chemistry. As an enemies-to-lovers tale, it thrives on the razor-thin line between hatred and obsession. If you crave a gripping paranormal journey filled with moral dilemmas, growly alien protectors, and a heart-pounding race for survival, this story is the perfect addition to your bookshelf.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B09K4K41RJ

Reader Reviews

Great read!

November 6, 2021

Story: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Trope: enemies to lovers/forced proximity Angst: 😱 Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥 Triggers: none What a fantastic read by this first time author! As part of a peace treaty, Deirdre is being forced to marry Skorr, king of the Varool. The more time she spends with him, the more she begins to care about the grumpy alien. But their budding relationship will surely suffer if he learns she was the virologist mistakenly responsible for the virus that killed their people. This was seriously a fantastic...

An Author Unpublished Book Review

August 10, 2025

This one leans into the survival-romance setup with all the intensity you’d expect—clashing cultures, forced proximity, and a whole lot of heat. The sex scenes were a little much for my taste, but they didn’t completely drown out the emotional arc, which was genuinely satisfying. I really enjoyed the survival trope and how the characters were pushed to work together despite having every reason not to. The cultural misunderstandings added friction without feeling repetitive, and watching those...

Incredible Alien Enemies to Lovers

March 1, 2023

What a fantastic alien romance! I enjoyed every second of this story. The premise of this series is very cool. Humans have long since evacuated earth and now live on a space station. They find a new planet they hope to settle on, but they aren’t the only ones eyeballing this planet, the Varoolians are too. The humans decide to release a virus onto the Varoolians to trick them into thinking that the new planet makes them sick but things go horribly wrong- now all human men and all Varoolians...

Pretty standard, with some annoying tropes

July 10, 2023

I wanted to love this book. The beginning premise, the last of the human race desperately seeking a new planet, was great. Then it was revealed that the humans created a VIRUS to \"dissuade\" a rival humanoid-type race from also settling on a livable planet. You lost me pretty much right there. Holy cow! So humans destroyed Earth with their wars and technology, then launched the last of themselves into space to start again. After many centuries of searching, they find a planet they'll have to...

Great read!

November 9, 2022

The author herself recommended this to me after I posted in a book group looking for a \"feel good\" read. I'm so glad I read it! I have a soft spot for alien romances, and this book really delivered. It's fast-paced (although feels a little rushed at times), steamy, and action-packed. Imagine trekking through the forest with your mortal enemy, who is now your spouse, only for the urge to get freaky taking over you at any time! There's cute animals, a plot twist, and the world's worst camping...