The Beast of Tramachor is one of only ten Pinnacle Gladiators in the galaxy. Having pissed off his owner, he’s being transported to the auction house when newly-abducted Aerie Evans is tossed into his cell in the middle of an epic space battle. Although neither of them is looking for love, what happens when it comes hurtling at them at warp speed? Beast Born a slave, I learned early to trust no one, and that includes the little Earther who finds me attractive. Sharing lusty bed-play with the determined rebel is on the menu. Sharing more? Not interested. Aerie Since I can’t return to Earth, I have to use my skills to be accepted by the band of escaped gladiators who’ve offered me safe passage. I never dreamed I’d wind up being thrown together with the gorgeous Beast of Tramachor while I watch him perform the galaxy’s sexiest lap dance, accompany him on the most dangerous fight of his life, or be the one to negotiate his freedom with an evil owner bent on keeping us both prisoner. Will Beast win his dangerous match against six well-armed gladiators? Will he and Aerie survive a ride through the perilous tail of a comet in an escape pod no bigger than a smart car? And will they discover how to complete the journey from enemies to lovers? If you like handsome alien males with a knack for heroism, and females with the spirit of a warrior, you’ll love "Beast", book nine in the alien abduction romance series, Galaxy Gladiators. Oh, did I forget to make a snarky reference to "Beauty and the Beast"? Let me throw that in here. This standalone book has no cheating, no cliff-hangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Intended for readers 18+. There are explicit, steamy sex scenes throughout this book. This series CAN be read as standalones, although it’s likely MORE FUN and ENJOYABLE to read them in order, as the books are full of that rich, delicious 'found-family trope' where people with nothing in common form connections that are stronger than blood.