Surrendering Her Heart by Miranda Martin

A Perilous Planet. A Reluctant Bond. A Love That Defies the Stars.

I’ve spent my life proving I can survive anything. Scarred by the rebellion that claimed my father, I trust no one but myself. With the ruthless Order closing in, I must help my people to safety across the unforgiving alien desert landscape—or risk losing everything.
Kael, the Zmaj warrior assigned to protect us, lives by instinct and honor. He views our struggles with skepticism—until he meets me. Fierce, stubborn, and unyielding, I challenge his every expectation. But I keep him at arm’s length. My heart has been guarded by walls as unyielding as the sun-scorched dunes of Tajss for far too long.
When danger forces us to work together, every step becomes a battle—against the Order, against this hostile planet, and against the undeniable pull between us. Kael’s strength is undeniable, but trusting him could shatter the resolve I’ve spent years building.
As the Order’s forces threaten to annihilate us, I must decide: Can I let down my guard and trust the dragon alien warrior who challenges me at every turn? Or will my need for independence doom us all?
On a planet where survival is the only law, love might be the most dangerous risk of all.