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Brides of the Vinduthi #6
Dared by the Alien Devil
He says he needs me to help prove his brother's innocence. If this goes wrong, the small life I've carved out for myself on Thodos III will vanish - and take me with it.
His heated touches drive me to the edge, sweet words full of promises.
But do I dare for anything more?
His heated touches drive me to the edge, sweet words full of promises.
But do I dare for anything more?
236 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 18, 2023
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Ava York
108 books135 followersReader, dreamer and frantic scribbler. I really do believe that love conquers all... and make terrible things for my characters to survive to prove it! (insert evil laugh here)
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June 26, 2025
4 Stars
Dared by the Alien Devil is the sixth book in this Brides of the Vinduthi series. In a bleak future where Earth has become uninhabitable, humans find themselves relegated to the lowest social strata in a space station as Earth has become uninhabitable. Struggling for survival against the backdrop of formidable space vampires, other creatures, and constant peril. This narrative is packed with exciting and dangerous elements that keep the reader engaged.
I was compelled to delve deeper into the unfolding story. Members of the Vinduthi mob are on top at the space station and feared by many in a bustling hub serving as both a refuge and battleground for various interstellar species.
One by one they become infatuated with a resilient human woman, whose mere presence disrupts the carefully maintained order of their world. A cascade of events entangled in a web of chaos and danger, leading to intense moments and unexpected alliances. As the stakes rise, readers are left eager to see how love can flourish in such tumultuous circumstances.
Dared by the Alien Devil is the sixth book in this Brides of the Vinduthi series. In a bleak future where Earth has become uninhabitable, humans find themselves relegated to the lowest social strata in a space station as Earth has become uninhabitable. Struggling for survival against the backdrop of formidable space vampires, other creatures, and constant peril. This narrative is packed with exciting and dangerous elements that keep the reader engaged.
I was compelled to delve deeper into the unfolding story. Members of the Vinduthi mob are on top at the space station and feared by many in a bustling hub serving as both a refuge and battleground for various interstellar species.
One by one they become infatuated with a resilient human woman, whose mere presence disrupts the carefully maintained order of their world. A cascade of events entangled in a web of chaos and danger, leading to intense moments and unexpected alliances. As the stakes rise, readers are left eager to see how love can flourish in such tumultuous circumstances.
August 24, 2025
Galactic Gangs and Bookish Bravery
The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💚💜💙❤️
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Chemistry: 🧪🧪🧪🧪🧪
Story/Plot: 📕📗📘📙
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌏🌍
Character development: 😋🙂☺️😍
Narrator(s): 🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration type: Dual Narration
🕵🏼♀️ Heroine Spotlight: Emma
In a future where Earth is dying and survival demands a forty-five-year servitude contract, Emma finds herself indentured to Kony—a flashy, power-hungry Nazauk gang leader. But Emma isn’t just another housemaid scrubbing counters in silence. She’s a reader, a thinker, and a Sherlock Holmes devotee who dares to believe deduction might be her way out. When Kony brags about framing a rival gang member named Havoc, Emma’s inner detective awakens. She begins quietly gathering clues, determined to expose Kony’s crimes and bring justice to a world that’s forgotten how to spell it.
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🦸🏻♂️ Hero Spotlight: Tazhr
Tazhr, leader of the Vinduthi gang and Havoc’s brother, is on a mission to uncover the truth behind his sibling’s disappearance. His search leads him straight into Kony’s bar—and into Emma’s orbit. Their first encounter crackles with tension and curiosity. Emma, calm under pressure and quietly fierce, offers to help him prove Kony’s guilt. What begins as a partnership forged in shared purpose soon deepens into something more volatile, more intimate, and far more dangerous.
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🔥 Plot Snapshot
Tazhr is captivated by Emma’s quiet strength and bookish charm. Her willingness to risk everything to uncover the truth stirs something in him—something protective, something possessive. He’s not above stalking her to learn more (yes, literally stalking), and while he’s no fan of literature, her love of stories makes her all the more magnetic. Their dynamic is a collision of grit and grace: she’s the soft-spoken sleuth, he’s the cloak-stealing brute who’d kill to keep her safe. Together, they’re combustible.
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❤️🔥 What Worked
• Emma’s literary obsession adds depth and relatability—her Sherlock-inspired sleuthing gives the story a clever edge.
• The balance between steam and story is spot-on. The romance sizzles without overshadowing the plot.
• The world-building is immersive and richly detailed, from the gang politics to the alien marketplaces. You can practically smell the spice in the air and feel the tension in the alleys.
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🤨 Room for More
• While the leads are compelling, some supporting characters felt underexplored. A few more layers to the side cast could’ve added texture to the gang dynamics and emotional stakes.
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🎧 Narration Vibes
Told through dual POVs, the audiobook features Oliver Highpoint and Mia Madison. Oliver’s performance is dynamic—his range of voices and accents brings the gang leaders and enforcers to life. Mia’s narration is expressive and natural, never slipping into monotone. Together, they elevate the story, making the tension and tenderness hit just right.
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📝 Final Thoughts
This audiobook blends sci-fi grit with romantic heat and a dash of literary homage. Emma’s Holmesian instincts and Tazhr’s raw intensity make for a compelling duo in a world where justice is a luxury and love is a rebellion. If you’re into morally gray heroes, bookish heroines, and high-stakes romance with a side of intergalactic intrigue, this one’s worth the listen.
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The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💚💜💙❤️
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Chemistry: 🧪🧪🧪🧪🧪
Story/Plot: 📕📗📘📙
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌏🌍
Character development: 😋🙂☺️😍
Narrator(s): 🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration type: Dual Narration
🕵🏼♀️ Heroine Spotlight: Emma
In a future where Earth is dying and survival demands a forty-five-year servitude contract, Emma finds herself indentured to Kony—a flashy, power-hungry Nazauk gang leader. But Emma isn’t just another housemaid scrubbing counters in silence. She’s a reader, a thinker, and a Sherlock Holmes devotee who dares to believe deduction might be her way out. When Kony brags about framing a rival gang member named Havoc, Emma’s inner detective awakens. She begins quietly gathering clues, determined to expose Kony’s crimes and bring justice to a world that’s forgotten how to spell it.
---
🦸🏻♂️ Hero Spotlight: Tazhr
Tazhr, leader of the Vinduthi gang and Havoc’s brother, is on a mission to uncover the truth behind his sibling’s disappearance. His search leads him straight into Kony’s bar—and into Emma’s orbit. Their first encounter crackles with tension and curiosity. Emma, calm under pressure and quietly fierce, offers to help him prove Kony’s guilt. What begins as a partnership forged in shared purpose soon deepens into something more volatile, more intimate, and far more dangerous.
---
🔥 Plot Snapshot
Tazhr is captivated by Emma’s quiet strength and bookish charm. Her willingness to risk everything to uncover the truth stirs something in him—something protective, something possessive. He’s not above stalking her to learn more (yes, literally stalking), and while he’s no fan of literature, her love of stories makes her all the more magnetic. Their dynamic is a collision of grit and grace: she’s the soft-spoken sleuth, he’s the cloak-stealing brute who’d kill to keep her safe. Together, they’re combustible.
---
❤️🔥 What Worked
• Emma’s literary obsession adds depth and relatability—her Sherlock-inspired sleuthing gives the story a clever edge.
• The balance between steam and story is spot-on. The romance sizzles without overshadowing the plot.
• The world-building is immersive and richly detailed, from the gang politics to the alien marketplaces. You can practically smell the spice in the air and feel the tension in the alleys.
---
🤨 Room for More
• While the leads are compelling, some supporting characters felt underexplored. A few more layers to the side cast could’ve added texture to the gang dynamics and emotional stakes.
---
🎧 Narration Vibes
Told through dual POVs, the audiobook features Oliver Highpoint and Mia Madison. Oliver’s performance is dynamic—his range of voices and accents brings the gang leaders and enforcers to life. Mia’s narration is expressive and natural, never slipping into monotone. Together, they elevate the story, making the tension and tenderness hit just right.
---
📝 Final Thoughts
This audiobook blends sci-fi grit with romantic heat and a dash of literary homage. Emma’s Holmesian instincts and Tazhr’s raw intensity make for a compelling duo in a world where justice is a luxury and love is a rebellion. If you’re into morally gray heroes, bookish heroines, and high-stakes romance with a side of intergalactic intrigue, this one’s worth the listen.
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October 19, 2023Whole series done. This guy has gold tattoos.
Nothing special about these and I stand by my first impression. One star for alien peen, one star for awesome cover art. Bonus for no pregnancy.
Feels wrong to assign them ratings because they are what they are. Mediocre alien erotica to tide me over since I'm caught up on all the series I love.
Nothing special about these and I stand by my first impression. One star for alien peen, one star for awesome cover art. Bonus for no pregnancy.
Feels wrong to assign them ratings because they are what they are. Mediocre alien erotica to tide me over since I'm caught up on all the series I love.
July 26, 2025
Sexy who done it in an alien world
A little bit of mystery and deduction helped to provide a sense of a who done it vibe. Hot and sexy as expected. What else would there be with a Vinduthi
A little bit of mystery and deduction helped to provide a sense of a who done it vibe. Hot and sexy as expected. What else would there be with a Vinduthi
October 13, 2023
For being the main male character, Tazhr is certainly it what I’d call likeable, sexy maybe but definitely not likeable. Slowly, but surely, his attitude starts to change as he realizes the effect Emma has on him. Now Emma, she’s delightful. She may be an indentured servant, but she’s passionate about her beliefs and just wants to help Tazhr. She’s like the female version of Sherlock Holmes, ever observant and picking up small clues to explain things, or question them. This is a wonderful tale of learning about love and how to appreciate their mate, while navigating the ever present dangers that follow them.
October 30, 2023
Perfect ending for this arc of the Vinduthi !🔥
Emma & Tazhr story takes us in to the bowels of the space station to solve the case of how the Vinduthi's greatest enemy Conii framed Havoc for a murder he didn't commit. Emma a human who is indentured to Conii she is a servant and does what's she's told. But she's observant and tucks away secrets as she hears them. She also n keeps her head down and avoids trouble whenever she can. She knows Conii would have her taken care if if she didn't. When she meets Tazhr her wood changes. Tazhr is the most wild and reckless of the Vinduthi warriors he's been tasked to find out how Conii framed Havoc so that they can rescue their brother. When he finds Emma she's the answer to his prayers. Whoever this Sherlock Holmes is that Emma looks up too he's certainly taught her a lot about finding evidence. Together they look for leads and find out Conii secrets and as they do they fall in love along the way. They compliment each other perfectly and love and accept each other without question. I really enjoyed. 🔥🌟🔥💖🌟🔥🌟🔥🌟💖🌟💖💖🌟🔥🔥🌟🌟🔥💖🌟🔥🔥🌟💖
Emma & Tazhr story takes us in to the bowels of the space station to solve the case of how the Vinduthi's greatest enemy Conii framed Havoc for a murder he didn't commit. Emma a human who is indentured to Conii she is a servant and does what's she's told. But she's observant and tucks away secrets as she hears them. She also n keeps her head down and avoids trouble whenever she can. She knows Conii would have her taken care if if she didn't. When she meets Tazhr her wood changes. Tazhr is the most wild and reckless of the Vinduthi warriors he's been tasked to find out how Conii framed Havoc so that they can rescue their brother. When he finds Emma she's the answer to his prayers. Whoever this Sherlock Holmes is that Emma looks up too he's certainly taught her a lot about finding evidence. Together they look for leads and find out Conii secrets and as they do they fall in love along the way. They compliment each other perfectly and love and accept each other without question. I really enjoyed. 🔥🌟🔥💖🌟🔥🌟🔥🌟💖🌟💖💖🌟🔥🔥🌟🌟🔥💖🌟🔥🔥🌟💖
November 13, 2023
3 ★
Skimmed through the whole entire story (yes including the spicy scenes) just to find out how Tazhr and Emma managed to clear Havek of the false crimes. Pretty anti-climatic to be honest. To see how their ultimate rival and enemy get taken down this fast was meh for me. Oh and the insta-love is strong in this one, which is disappointing for me 'cos the romance moved too fast. I wanted to give this 2 stars but bumped it up to 3 'cos with this book, the series is finally over.
Anyways, on to the next!
Skimmed through the whole entire story (yes including the spicy scenes) just to find out how Tazhr and Emma managed to clear Havek of the false crimes. Pretty anti-climatic to be honest. To see how their ultimate rival and enemy get taken down this fast was meh for me. Oh and the insta-love is strong in this one, which is disappointing for me 'cos the romance moved too fast. I wanted to give this 2 stars but bumped it up to 3 'cos with this book, the series is finally over.
Anyways, on to the next!
November 11, 2023
I love alien males that fall hard. And this one does but fights it too. Our heroine is sweet and smart. She love the Sherlock Holmes books and the mystery they involve. But when she tries her luck at solving a crime she will find that the threats of pain and death are real. Can one human indentured servant stop a powerful alien boss? The romance is fast but it grows as the story goes. Both a fun plot and great characters.
October 24, 2023
A Feverish Dream!
I found Dared by the Alien Devil hard to push through. I struggled with the beginning, the references to Sherlock Holmes, the heroine… The ending brought things into perspective but disappointed as a book ending the series.
I found Dared by the Alien Devil hard to push through. I struggled with the beginning, the references to Sherlock Holmes, the heroine… The ending brought things into perspective but disappointed as a book ending the series.
October 28, 2023
Very enjoyable
I truly enjoyed this entire series. The characters were funny & quirky. The plot had many twists for the characters to maneuver. Laced throughout the story was the intense sexy pull of the two primary characters. HEAs are always a plus.
I truly enjoyed this entire series. The characters were funny & quirky. The plot had many twists for the characters to maneuver. Laced throughout the story was the intense sexy pull of the two primary characters. HEAs are always a plus.
October 29, 2023
This book was very well-written, especially the part where Emma must come to terms with her actions. I found myself very empathetic to her feelings. This was a good addition to the series.
I received a free copy of this book, and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I received a free copy of this book, and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
May 26, 2025
I enjoyed reading this book, the storyline is well written and the interaction between the characters is wonderful. I can't wait to read more from this author. I received this book as a Free ARC copy to read and I voluntarily leave this review
October 7, 2023
Once again I have found a good book in this story. I found it hard to put it down until the end. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy.
December 27, 2024
Good one, didn't give a complete finish but i enjoyed the series for the most part
June 18, 2025
I love this author thank you for writing
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