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Cowboy Colony Mail-Order Brides #1
Married to the Alien Cowboy
A quiet alien cowboy, a human woman on the run, and one very messy marriage of convenience. What could possibly go wrong?
In debt and on the run from a crime lord whose nose I may or may not have broken, I take the first ticket off-world that comes my way. It's an all-expenses-paid, one-way trip to an isolated ranching outpost.
The only catch?
I have to marry an alien cowboy.
My plan is simple enough. Shack up with my groom Silar and convince him to keep me during the first month of our marriage. As long as he doesn't decide to send me packing after the thirty-day trial period, I'll be safe.
But maybe my plan isn’t so great after all. Silar talks more to his animals than he does to me, seems perplexed by every wifely duty I try to perform for him, and goes to offensively great lengths to avoid touching me.
Other than his eyes glowing bright white every time he looks at me, I have no idea what's going on in my new husband’s head. Meanwhile, he shows me in subtle, wordless ways just how good a man he can be when he thinks that no one's watching.
Yup. My plan officially sucks. Because now, it's not just my life at risk if Silar sends me away after thirty days…
It’s my stupid human heart.
Welcome to the cowboy colony planet, where men outnumber women ten to one and cattle outnumber them all...
In debt and on the run from a crime lord whose nose I may or may not have broken, I take the first ticket off-world that comes my way. It's an all-expenses-paid, one-way trip to an isolated ranching outpost.
The only catch?
I have to marry an alien cowboy.
My plan is simple enough. Shack up with my groom Silar and convince him to keep me during the first month of our marriage. As long as he doesn't decide to send me packing after the thirty-day trial period, I'll be safe.
But maybe my plan isn’t so great after all. Silar talks more to his animals than he does to me, seems perplexed by every wifely duty I try to perform for him, and goes to offensively great lengths to avoid touching me.
Other than his eyes glowing bright white every time he looks at me, I have no idea what's going on in my new husband’s head. Meanwhile, he shows me in subtle, wordless ways just how good a man he can be when he thinks that no one's watching.
Yup. My plan officially sucks. Because now, it's not just my life at risk if Silar sends me away after thirty days…
It’s my stupid human heart.
Welcome to the cowboy colony planet, where men outnumber women ten to one and cattle outnumber them all...
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First published July 8, 2024
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July 18, 2024
Removing a star for the jump-scare tentacle dick.
👆🏻 this will be my entire review. You’re welcome.
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July 28, 2024
IF HES NOT AN ALIEN COWBOY I DONT WANT HIM
July 10, 2024
4.5 stars rounded up because I wanted to and loved this
Ursa Dax does sweet and steamy alien romance so well in this world that she’s created. This new offering is in the same universe as her Elora Station series (which I also loved but doesn’t need to be read to enjoy this, though the couples from that series get a brief mention in this book). Somehow this gem had my hand pressing to my heart in sympathy for our main characters, but then immediately moving up to fan my face because of sexy thoughts they had to then gripping my kindle when a bit of danger presented itself. It was such a fun range of intensities while also never making you feel too sad or too frustrated. It did make me smile a lot and say awww a few times out loud.
Silar (H) is a cowboy alien on a penal colony planet that farms and raises cattle. He’s been there since he was a kid, though his sad background is slow to be shared, but you get enough early on to understand that the poor guy had a bad shake and is actually super sweet, loyal, and good. Silar and the other convicts are given the chance to have brides and there’s a surprising amount of concern and angst over it. I liked the intro to almost all of the guys in this scene and how it hints at some of the strengths and struggles that may happen in the rest of the series. The motion passes though and the men settle in to wait for their humans to arrive.
Cherry (h) is in deep trouble and has made poor choices following the death of her mother. She owes money to a crime boss and when his minion comes to collect, the situation escalates even more. Thankfully, she happens to see an ad for mail order brides and hops on the chance. Unfortunately, she comes with nothing to her name but the clothes on her back and a family frying pan, but she does have the right frame of mind with hopefulness and a drive to make her situation work, mostly to keep herself safe, but also because she's just a resilient and sweet person.
Written in first person, dual POV (with one chapter from a side character’s POV also). No ow/om drama, h was sort of experienced with a couple past lovers, and H has zero experience.
Silar and Cherry have cultural differences and misunderstandings to work through but they were just what the other needed and deserved. Their first meeting is funny and awkward and I appreciated that we got to see inside both of their heads for how each perceived what happens. It does set them up on the back foot a bit though as each isn’t sure the other truly wants the marriage. Silar is the strong, silent type and Cherry is the exact opposite so their communication styles do mean they’re often not on the same page initially too. It’s also hilarious, and a bit heartbreaking, that Silar is immediately attracted to Cherry and thinks of all the debauched things he could be doing to her, while also horrified because he has zero knowledge of what’s “normal”. Cherry meanwhile wants to feel like a part of this new life she's been given so ends up pushing to be included and to do things, without knowing that sometimes Silar is trying to protect or care for her.
Do you like aliens not knowing what kissing is? How about tails that are super active? Learning each other’s anatomy moments (there’s some fun stuff in here btw, even just cute ones like Silar's ears)? Or a guy whose actions clearly broadcast how down bad he is for his new wife, though said new wife is flabbergasted at why he keeps having to walk away from her? A bit of education from a manual on humans that causes more humor than knowledge? They were so precious together and the intimate moments, physical and emotional, took just the right amount of time to build up to imo. They start falling in love with each other because of who the other one is and it was adorable. There are still plenty of explicit steamy times too.
Side characters are pretty minimal, but important. All but one of the alien guys is in the start of the book, but Cherry only sees a couple once she arrives (my two favorites so far besides Silar). We don’t get much of an intro to the other women, but there’s a bit of detail. Their daily lives on this planet are similar to old Western times with lots of space from neighbors, ranching, outhouses, limited supplies, and the danger of predators.
I liked the climax and how it presented a bit of an uncertain situation, which was also quickly resolved in such a good way that makes me want a certain other alien’s story even more. Plus, it had just the right setup for them to bond over their pasts I think. The ending is HFN/HEA with them settling into their married life. No big future look ahead, but you know they’re going to make it the distance and be in love doing it. I also downloaded the bonus scene for signing up to the author’s newsletter and was very happy with more of Silar’s protective adoration for his wife and Cherry’s hint of mischief and love right back for him. I do recommend this and hopefully it brings some smiles to some other friends’ faces like it did mine.
Ursa Dax does sweet and steamy alien romance so well in this world that she’s created. This new offering is in the same universe as her Elora Station series (which I also loved but doesn’t need to be read to enjoy this, though the couples from that series get a brief mention in this book). Somehow this gem had my hand pressing to my heart in sympathy for our main characters, but then immediately moving up to fan my face because of sexy thoughts they had to then gripping my kindle when a bit of danger presented itself. It was such a fun range of intensities while also never making you feel too sad or too frustrated. It did make me smile a lot and say awww a few times out loud.
Silar (H) is a cowboy alien on a penal colony planet that farms and raises cattle. He’s been there since he was a kid, though his sad background is slow to be shared, but you get enough early on to understand that the poor guy had a bad shake and is actually super sweet, loyal, and good. Silar and the other convicts are given the chance to have brides and there’s a surprising amount of concern and angst over it. I liked the intro to almost all of the guys in this scene and how it hints at some of the strengths and struggles that may happen in the rest of the series. The motion passes though and the men settle in to wait for their humans to arrive.
Cherry (h) is in deep trouble and has made poor choices following the death of her mother. She owes money to a crime boss and when his minion comes to collect, the situation escalates even more. Thankfully, she happens to see an ad for mail order brides and hops on the chance. Unfortunately, she comes with nothing to her name but the clothes on her back and a family frying pan, but she does have the right frame of mind with hopefulness and a drive to make her situation work, mostly to keep herself safe, but also because she's just a resilient and sweet person.
Written in first person, dual POV (with one chapter from a side character’s POV also). No ow/om drama, h was sort of experienced with a couple past lovers, and H has zero experience.
Silar and Cherry have cultural differences and misunderstandings to work through but they were just what the other needed and deserved. Their first meeting is funny and awkward and I appreciated that we got to see inside both of their heads for how each perceived what happens. It does set them up on the back foot a bit though as each isn’t sure the other truly wants the marriage. Silar is the strong, silent type and Cherry is the exact opposite so their communication styles do mean they’re often not on the same page initially too. It’s also hilarious, and a bit heartbreaking, that Silar is immediately attracted to Cherry and thinks of all the debauched things he could be doing to her, while also horrified because he has zero knowledge of what’s “normal”. Cherry meanwhile wants to feel like a part of this new life she's been given so ends up pushing to be included and to do things, without knowing that sometimes Silar is trying to protect or care for her.
Do you like aliens not knowing what kissing is? How about tails that are super active? Learning each other’s anatomy moments (there’s some fun stuff in here btw, even just cute ones like Silar's ears)? Or a guy whose actions clearly broadcast how down bad he is for his new wife, though said new wife is flabbergasted at why he keeps having to walk away from her? A bit of education from a manual on humans that causes more humor than knowledge? They were so precious together and the intimate moments, physical and emotional, took just the right amount of time to build up to imo. They start falling in love with each other because of who the other one is and it was adorable. There are still plenty of explicit steamy times too.
Side characters are pretty minimal, but important. All but one of the alien guys is in the start of the book, but Cherry only sees a couple once she arrives (my two favorites so far besides Silar). We don’t get much of an intro to the other women, but there’s a bit of detail. Their daily lives on this planet are similar to old Western times with lots of space from neighbors, ranching, outhouses, limited supplies, and the danger of predators.
I liked the climax and how it presented a bit of an uncertain situation, which was also quickly resolved in such a good way that makes me want a certain other alien’s story even more. Plus, it had just the right setup for them to bond over their pasts I think. The ending is HFN/HEA with them settling into their married life. No big future look ahead, but you know they’re going to make it the distance and be in love doing it. I also downloaded the bonus scene for signing up to the author’s newsletter and was very happy with more of Silar’s protective adoration for his wife and Cherry’s hint of mischief and love right back for him. I do recommend this and hopefully it brings some smiles to some other friends’ faces like it did mine.
July 9, 2024
OMG THIS WAS THE MOST ADORABLE THINGS EVER
December 18, 2024
4✨
1.75🌶️
Married to the Alien Cowboy by Ursa Dax was highly rated by GR friends and sounded like a wildly good time, and I’m happy to report it delivered on both fronts: quality and fun!
This is the kickoff off a new series, but if you’re familiar with some of Ursa Dax’s previous works, you might recognize some cameo characters. I was so happy to see Sophie and X.
This book has the pleasure of being creative and fresh in a surprising way: by mishmashing familiar tropes you don’t usually see together. It had that westerny mail-order-bride vibe built right into the plot, and our FMC Cherry is the lucky bride to be. Lucky for her at least, since it’ll provide her a way to escape some space loan sharks she had to consort with in order to make rent. What better place to escape to than a secluded alien farming planet?
MMC Silar is a resident of that alien farming planet, and not by choice. His past murderer conviction (there’s more to this than meets the eye at first) has made him a criminal in the eyes of his species, and therefore his sentence is essentially banishment, along with a handful of other criminals. To keep the make prisoners from growing revolutionary, a plan is made to appease them with wives… human wives.
Silar and Cherry are matched up, and their dynamic and romance is very grumpy x sunshine, with Silar being more taciturn and stoic and Cheery filling in the many silences with manic cheerfulness. There’s a simmering physical attraction growing between them both, but with secrets to uncover on both sides, it’s going to take patience, understanding, and communication to get to their HEA.
Their romance is a great balance of sweet and spicy, something Ursa Dax does well in her sci-fi roms. Don’t go into this expecting massive sci-fi world building; there is some nuance to the world and setting, but the core focus is on the characters and the romance. It features familiar tropes from sci-fi alien romances, like “what is kissing?” and learning each other’s alien biology and differences.
Overall, this was a fun story that combined tropes from genres you don’t usually see together, in this case a western and an alien romance. Nothing too serious, just roll with it!
I’m really looking forward to the next book of the series, which I think will be Fallon and Darcy’s story. With Fallon being a ball of sunshine and Darcy being the reserved one, I think we have some golden retriever MMC x black cat FMC in store🤭🙌
My Cowboy Colony Mail-Order Brides series ratings:
#1 Married to the Alien Cowboy - 4✨
#2 Wrangled by the Alien Rancher - 3.75✨
#3 Resisting the Alien Rider - 3.75✨
#4 Wanted by the Alien Warden - TBD
#5 Married to the Alien Mountain Man - TBD
1.75🌶️
Married to the Alien Cowboy by Ursa Dax was highly rated by GR friends and sounded like a wildly good time, and I’m happy to report it delivered on both fronts: quality and fun!
This is the kickoff off a new series, but if you’re familiar with some of Ursa Dax’s previous works, you might recognize some cameo characters. I was so happy to see Sophie and X.
This book has the pleasure of being creative and fresh in a surprising way: by mishmashing familiar tropes you don’t usually see together. It had that westerny mail-order-bride vibe built right into the plot, and our FMC Cherry is the lucky bride to be. Lucky for her at least, since it’ll provide her a way to escape some space loan sharks she had to consort with in order to make rent. What better place to escape to than a secluded alien farming planet?
MMC Silar is a resident of that alien farming planet, and not by choice. His past murderer conviction (there’s more to this than meets the eye at first) has made him a criminal in the eyes of his species, and therefore his sentence is essentially banishment, along with a handful of other criminals. To keep the make prisoners from growing revolutionary, a plan is made to appease them with wives… human wives.
Silar and Cherry are matched up, and their dynamic and romance is very grumpy x sunshine, with Silar being more taciturn and stoic and Cheery filling in the many silences with manic cheerfulness. There’s a simmering physical attraction growing between them both, but with secrets to uncover on both sides, it’s going to take patience, understanding, and communication to get to their HEA.
Their romance is a great balance of sweet and spicy, something Ursa Dax does well in her sci-fi roms. Don’t go into this expecting massive sci-fi world building; there is some nuance to the world and setting, but the core focus is on the characters and the romance. It features familiar tropes from sci-fi alien romances, like “what is kissing?” and learning each other’s alien biology and differences.
Overall, this was a fun story that combined tropes from genres you don’t usually see together, in this case a western and an alien romance. Nothing too serious, just roll with it!
I’m really looking forward to the next book of the series, which I think will be Fallon and Darcy’s story. With Fallon being a ball of sunshine and Darcy being the reserved one, I think we have some golden retriever MMC x black cat FMC in store🤭🙌
My Cowboy Colony Mail-Order Brides series ratings:
#1 Married to the Alien Cowboy - 4✨
#2 Wrangled by the Alien Rancher - 3.75✨
#3 Resisting the Alien Rider - 3.75✨
#4 Wanted by the Alien Warden - TBD
#5 Married to the Alien Mountain Man - TBD
July 18, 2024
4☆ Cute Ice Planet Barbarian vibes + Wild West mail order bride.
➳❦ “I will haul my heart up into my mouth for you, Cherry. Let you hear it. See it. Hold it in your hand. You’re the one who taught me I still have one.”
I flew through this! It was fluffy, funny, feelzy, and saved me from early-stage slumpification.😅 I enjoyed Silent Silar and Chatty Cherry together, and the rural homestead mail-order bride dynamic gave a nice slow burn with plenty of awkwardly entertaining mix-ups. Our damaged, stoic, virginal, affection-starved hero won me over pretty easily, and that backstory? Oof.🥺
➳❦ It felt good, but I did not want it to feel good. Because goodness had been gone from my life for so long and now that it was here, that she was here, how could I possibly hope to keep it? 😭
While Cherry's internal monologues were a little...chatty, she was funny, determined, and warm. I loved it when she discovered the special soulfood of gardening, and her survival antics gave me a new appreciation for a good cast iron pot. 😈💪🏼 I liked her scrappy adaptability and how she quickly saw and valued Silar’s quiet goodness.
➳❦ I swallowed a hot lump in my throat. Silar took care of his property. Of his house. Of his animals. But who took care of him? Who took care of the man who didn’t have a table to eat at or a person to eat with? The man who didn’t even bother to bandage himself when he bled?
I will. I would do it. I was his wife now and wives were supposed to poke and prod, help and heal, and if Silar didn’t like it then too fucking bad because he’d married a human woman, and we were one hell of a stubborn breed.
The way these two show up for each other is just plain heartwarming.💕 If you're in the mood for cozy alien homesteader sci-fi with a dash of smut, Ursa's got you covered. 👌 I’m looking forward to the rest of the series, especially Warden Tenn’s book. I hope we get one for that extra-grumpy Zohro dude who voted against the bride program hehehe.
➳❦ “I will haul my heart up into my mouth for you, Cherry. Let you hear it. See it. Hold it in your hand. You’re the one who taught me I still have one.”
I flew through this! It was fluffy, funny, feelzy, and saved me from early-stage slumpification.😅 I enjoyed Silent Silar and Chatty Cherry together, and the rural homestead mail-order bride dynamic gave a nice slow burn with plenty of awkwardly entertaining mix-ups. Our damaged, stoic, virginal, affection-starved hero won me over pretty easily, and that backstory? Oof.🥺
➳❦ It felt good, but I did not want it to feel good. Because goodness had been gone from my life for so long and now that it was here, that she was here, how could I possibly hope to keep it? 😭
While Cherry's internal monologues were a little...chatty, she was funny, determined, and warm. I loved it when she discovered the special soulfood of gardening, and her survival antics gave me a new appreciation for a good cast iron pot. 😈💪🏼 I liked her scrappy adaptability and how she quickly saw and valued Silar’s quiet goodness.
➳❦ I swallowed a hot lump in my throat. Silar took care of his property. Of his house. Of his animals. But who took care of him? Who took care of the man who didn’t have a table to eat at or a person to eat with? The man who didn’t even bother to bandage himself when he bled?
I will. I would do it. I was his wife now and wives were supposed to poke and prod, help and heal, and if Silar didn’t like it then too fucking bad because he’d married a human woman, and we were one hell of a stubborn breed.
The way these two show up for each other is just plain heartwarming.💕 If you're in the mood for cozy alien homesteader sci-fi with a dash of smut, Ursa's got you covered. 👌 I’m looking forward to the rest of the series, especially Warden Tenn’s book. I hope we get one for that extra-grumpy Zohro dude who voted against the bride program hehehe.
August 17, 2024
FINALLY SOME GOOD FUCKING FOOD!…….
this was such a fun scifi-inflected romance read! a genuine case of "this author clearly loves the subgenre they're writing in" because the worldbuilding held up + was charmingly kitschy throughout, and the concept of "convicted of violent crimes as children and forced into lifelong exile for hard labor" is such a tragically high stakes backstory for the male leads that i'm forced to love and cherish and support them all in their journeys to find love.
also that main couple introduction scene where the fmc accidentally creeps on her new cowboy husband while he's naked and showering the dust off.......A+ trope subversion 😍😍😍😍
this was such a fun scifi-inflected romance read! a genuine case of "this author clearly loves the subgenre they're writing in" because the worldbuilding held up + was charmingly kitschy throughout, and the concept of "convicted of violent crimes as children and forced into lifelong exile for hard labor" is such a tragically high stakes backstory for the male leads that i'm forced to love and cherish and support them all in their journeys to find love.
also that main couple introduction scene where the fmc accidentally creeps on her new cowboy husband while he's naked and showering the dust off.......A+ trope subversion 😍😍😍😍
November 23, 2025
Absolutely the cutest fucking alien book I ever read in my entire lifeeeeeeeeeeee.
*I ALREADY reread and update: still the cutest thing ever. This is a 5 star series to me*
“I do not care what you were running from. All I care about is that, if you are running, I’m the one you run to.
He doesn’t know about humans. Or women. She doesn’t know about aliens. So they have a miscommunication about whether they like eachother or not but all he wants is not to mess up and keep her. He’s so shy and so nervous and so dedicated. What a freaking ANGEL.
I was hormonal reading this and teared up so many times! So cute so cute my heart is bursting.
This might have dethroned Ice Planet Barbarians as my new comfort cocomelon books.
Update: my entire book club read as their first alien romance book and they LOVED IT too 🥹
*I ALREADY reread and update: still the cutest thing ever. This is a 5 star series to me*
“I do not care what you were running from. All I care about is that, if you are running, I’m the one you run to.
He doesn’t know about humans. Or women. She doesn’t know about aliens. So they have a miscommunication about whether they like eachother or not but all he wants is not to mess up and keep her. He’s so shy and so nervous and so dedicated. What a freaking ANGEL.
I was hormonal reading this and teared up so many times! So cute so cute my heart is bursting.
This might have dethroned Ice Planet Barbarians as my new comfort cocomelon books.
Update: my entire book club read as their first alien romance book and they LOVED IT too 🥹
August 4, 2024
good fucking shit
April 26, 2025
this is so freaking cute 🤭
i loooove silar and cherry together 💗😍
wish it was longer 😂
i loooove silar and cherry together 💗😍
wish it was longer 😂
September 12, 2025
This story completely swept me away. It had everything I love: a tender but lonely hero, a heroine who sees his worth from the very beginning, and a slow build of trust that had me smiling, swooning, and even giggling along the way.
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The hero, 🤠 Silar,👽 is an alien cowboy who has been living in isolation ever since he was sent away as a child for breaking the law. He’s grown up completely on his own, tending his land in a remote settlement, with no love, no family, and no one to share his life with. When the warden of his small town proposes a trial “mail-order bride” program for the few aliens who live there, Silar reluctantly agrees to participate.
🍒 Cherry,🍒 the heroine, is desperate to escape her own dangerous situation. On the run from men she owes money to, she sees the ad for the alien bride program as her way out and takes the leap. Their first meeting is awkward, both convinced the other doesn’t actually want this arrangement. With only thirty days to decide whether to stay married or walk away, the tension between them simmers beautifully.
What made this book for me was honestly Silar himself. My heart absolutely broke for him. This quiet, lonely man has never known love, never been cared for, and never believed he was truly wanted. He’s reserved, almost unsure of how to handle Cherry’s warmth and chatter. He desperately wants to impress her so she’ll stay, but he has no idea how to express himself. On top of that, he’s a total virgin, which makes his innocence and vulnerability even more touching. Watching him try so hard, while secretly believing he wasn’t enough, had me literally aching for him.
And Cherry…oh, I loved her nurturing side. From the very start, she sees right through his walls. She recognizes that no one has ever cared for him, and she immediately begins showing him the small acts of love and attention he’s been missing his whole life. (like she’s so perfect I just can’t 😭🥹) That dynamic was so sweet and fulfilling to read.
Of course, there were plenty of lighter moments too. I definitely laughed out loud at Silar’s innocence when it came to intimacy. His reaction to Cherry touching him or kissing him was both adorable and hilarious. He didn’t even understand why he was drawn to her body, and he constantly tried to hide his attraction because he thought she would see him as some kind of pervert. The combination of his awkwardness and his raw honesty made those moments both funny and incredibly endearing. (Like I reread so many scenes because it was just so stinking sweet)
And let me just say LOL… the heat in this book was delicious. Silar might have been innocent at first, but once he let himself go, HOLY CRAP he brought intensity and passion in ways I wasn’t expecting. I’m telling you it’s ALWAYS the quiet ones you have to watch out for 🥵 His alien anatomy had some very interesting… additions that made those moments even more unique and unforgettable. Plus, his tail isn’t just for farm work… it absolutely comes into play, and let’s just say, Cherry is very appreciative.
Their eventual connection was everything. The way Silar held himself back out of respect, not wanting to scare her away, showed just how deeply he put Cherry’s needs above his own. And when they finally gave in to their feelings, it was explosive, tender, and so sweet. The payoff was perfect.
Overall, this book gave me all the feels, made me laugh, and kept me hooked from start to finish. Sweet, funny, unexpectedly hot, and completely heart-melting—it’s easily my favorite alien romance yet. 👽🤪🤭
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"All I care about is that, if you are running, I'm the one you run to."
"Run your way down any road you wish to, Cherry. But I'll always be the one standing there at the end of it."
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things to know about the book ↓
👽 quiet hero
🍒 mail-bride
👽 forced proximity
🍒 dual pov
👽 virgin hero
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The hero, 🤠 Silar,👽 is an alien cowboy who has been living in isolation ever since he was sent away as a child for breaking the law. He’s grown up completely on his own, tending his land in a remote settlement, with no love, no family, and no one to share his life with. When the warden of his small town proposes a trial “mail-order bride” program for the few aliens who live there, Silar reluctantly agrees to participate.
🍒 Cherry,🍒 the heroine, is desperate to escape her own dangerous situation. On the run from men she owes money to, she sees the ad for the alien bride program as her way out and takes the leap. Their first meeting is awkward, both convinced the other doesn’t actually want this arrangement. With only thirty days to decide whether to stay married or walk away, the tension between them simmers beautifully.
What made this book for me was honestly Silar himself. My heart absolutely broke for him. This quiet, lonely man has never known love, never been cared for, and never believed he was truly wanted. He’s reserved, almost unsure of how to handle Cherry’s warmth and chatter. He desperately wants to impress her so she’ll stay, but he has no idea how to express himself. On top of that, he’s a total virgin, which makes his innocence and vulnerability even more touching. Watching him try so hard, while secretly believing he wasn’t enough, had me literally aching for him.
And Cherry…oh, I loved her nurturing side. From the very start, she sees right through his walls. She recognizes that no one has ever cared for him, and she immediately begins showing him the small acts of love and attention he’s been missing his whole life. (like she’s so perfect I just can’t 😭🥹) That dynamic was so sweet and fulfilling to read.
Of course, there were plenty of lighter moments too. I definitely laughed out loud at Silar’s innocence when it came to intimacy. His reaction to Cherry touching him or kissing him was both adorable and hilarious. He didn’t even understand why he was drawn to her body, and he constantly tried to hide his attraction because he thought she would see him as some kind of pervert. The combination of his awkwardness and his raw honesty made those moments both funny and incredibly endearing. (Like I reread so many scenes because it was just so stinking sweet)
And let me just say LOL… the heat in this book was delicious. Silar might have been innocent at first, but once he let himself go, HOLY CRAP he brought intensity and passion in ways I wasn’t expecting. I’m telling you it’s ALWAYS the quiet ones you have to watch out for 🥵 His alien anatomy had some very interesting… additions that made those moments even more unique and unforgettable. Plus, his tail isn’t just for farm work… it absolutely comes into play, and let’s just say, Cherry is very appreciative.
Their eventual connection was everything. The way Silar held himself back out of respect, not wanting to scare her away, showed just how deeply he put Cherry’s needs above his own. And when they finally gave in to their feelings, it was explosive, tender, and so sweet. The payoff was perfect.
Overall, this book gave me all the feels, made me laugh, and kept me hooked from start to finish. Sweet, funny, unexpectedly hot, and completely heart-melting—it’s easily my favorite alien romance yet. 👽🤪🤭
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"All I care about is that, if you are running, I'm the one you run to."
"Run your way down any road you wish to, Cherry. But I'll always be the one standing there at the end of it."
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things to know about the book ↓
👽 quiet hero
🍒 mail-bride
👽 forced proximity
🍒 dual pov
👽 virgin hero
August 26, 2024
4.5/5
rounded up
I was so giddy during most of this story since my GR friends had already read and loved it, I knew I was in for a good time.
I loved this! I need about a bajillion more stories like this, please and thank you. 🥰
Why not a perfect 5star then?
Well, just a few lil niggles that kept me from it.
Oftentimes I found myself saying “awww” at the cuteness on page but I would be quickly pulled out of the moment when it was immediately followed by a lusty thought when I would’ve rather have sat in the cuteness for a bit before the abrupt change.
I was also hoping to see Silar become more open with his affection and hold or caress Cherry when he felt the urge but it only showed him giving into the desire during the aftermath of high emotions from danger very late into the story. The sex came soon after and then some more danger with a sorta rushed explanation of each of their backgrounds.
Regardless, I LOVED it.
•Loved the couple. Chatty Cherry♥︎ Silent Silar.
•SO MANY cute and tender moments. 🥺
•Loved the humor throughout. The frost tooth udders?! Ha!
•Loved the characters and cannot wait for the side characters to have their own stories tho I’m a little worried about how stand-off ish and ‘reserved’ Darcy will be paired with the golden retriever, Fallon. 🥺
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❛ I wondered if humans only ever did the kiss ritual at weddings. I did not see how we could have another wedding so that I could repeat the experience. But maybe they also did the kiss thing at other important cere-monies, like funerals. I found myself rather foolishly hoping that someone might die soon so that I could find out. Maybe Zohro. No one would miss him. It would be worth it. ❜
rounded up
I was so giddy during most of this story since my GR friends had already read and loved it, I knew I was in for a good time.
I loved this! I need about a bajillion more stories like this, please and thank you. 🥰
Why not a perfect 5star then?
Well, just a few lil niggles that kept me from it.
Oftentimes I found myself saying “awww” at the cuteness on page but I would be quickly pulled out of the moment when it was immediately followed by a lusty thought when I would’ve rather have sat in the cuteness for a bit before the abrupt change.
I was also hoping to see Silar become more open with his affection and hold or caress Cherry when he felt the urge but it only showed him giving into the desire during the aftermath of high emotions from danger very late into the story. The sex came soon after and then some more danger with a sorta rushed explanation of each of their backgrounds.
Regardless, I LOVED it.
•Loved the couple. Chatty Cherry♥︎ Silent Silar.
•SO MANY cute and tender moments. 🥺
•Loved the humor throughout. The frost tooth udders?! Ha!
•Loved the characters and cannot wait for the side characters to have their own stories tho I’m a little worried about how stand-off ish and ‘reserved’ Darcy will be paired with the golden retriever, Fallon. 🥺
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❛ I wondered if humans only ever did the kiss ritual at weddings. I did not see how we could have another wedding so that I could repeat the experience. But maybe they also did the kiss thing at other important cere-monies, like funerals. I found myself rather foolishly hoping that someone might die soon so that I could find out. Maybe Zohro. No one would miss him. It would be worth it. ❜
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 7, 2024
September 7, 2024 ~
I forgot how much this book makes me feel 🥹🫶🏻💗
“I also have a wagon,” he added in a sudden rush. “Just… So you know.”
“Oh! Well… Good! I love wagons!” I’d never been on a wagon in my entire fucking life.
That’s still my favorite part 😭
**super safe**
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June 7, 2024 ~
They were so cute together! Words cannot describe how giddy these two made me feel. I’m literally about to explode from happiness!!
I forgot how much this book makes me feel 🥹🫶🏻💗
“I also have a wagon,” he added in a sudden rush. “Just… So you know.”
“Oh! Well… Good! I love wagons!” I’d never been on a wagon in my entire fucking life.
That’s still my favorite part 😭
**super safe**
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June 7, 2024 ~
They were so cute together! Words cannot describe how giddy these two made me feel. I’m literally about to explode from happiness!!
May 25, 2025
Ya tenía muchas ganas de empezarlos y vaya que interesante fue 🌚
Cherry está escapando de unos matones y su primera opción es proponerse para el programa de novias, ya que eso la llevara lejos, al inicio todo iba bien pero pasan cosas que la obligan a irse sola sin las demás chicas, por lo que es la primera en llegar y se encuentra directamente con su esposo Silar alguien que a primera vista parece un buen chico pero la diferencia es muy clara, será que podrán superarlo?
Opinión!
Ahahahaha
Estuvo muy bueno además que es re corto, me lo leí en un día, después de libros de fantasía re largos justo era lo que necesitaba, la verdad es una historia en la que no pasa mucho y varios de los problemas se me hacían un poco tontos, ya que solo necesitaban hablarlo pero igual se me hizo lindo, ambos querían que el otro estuviera cómodo pero sin saber muy bien cómo explicarlo, pasan por varias cosas muy de risa por las diferencias que había como cuando Silar descubrió las tetas 🤣 o cuando nos dimos cuenta que este hombre tiene dos colas 😈
Ambos se completamente muy bien, ella es súper parlanchina y él le tienen que sacar las palabras casi casi pero son re lindos juntos 🥹
Fue una lectura muy entretenida, se las recomiendo si quieren algo que se lean rapido y ligerito, ya quiero leer los siguientes
Cherry está escapando de unos matones y su primera opción es proponerse para el programa de novias, ya que eso la llevara lejos, al inicio todo iba bien pero pasan cosas que la obligan a irse sola sin las demás chicas, por lo que es la primera en llegar y se encuentra directamente con su esposo Silar alguien que a primera vista parece un buen chico pero la diferencia es muy clara, será que podrán superarlo?
Opinión!
Ahahahaha
Estuvo muy bueno además que es re corto, me lo leí en un día, después de libros de fantasía re largos justo era lo que necesitaba, la verdad es una historia en la que no pasa mucho y varios de los problemas se me hacían un poco tontos, ya que solo necesitaban hablarlo pero igual se me hizo lindo, ambos querían que el otro estuviera cómodo pero sin saber muy bien cómo explicarlo, pasan por varias cosas muy de risa por las diferencias que había como cuando Silar descubrió las tetas 🤣 o cuando nos dimos cuenta que este hombre tiene dos colas 😈
Ambos se completamente muy bien, ella es súper parlanchina y él le tienen que sacar las palabras casi casi pero son re lindos juntos 🥹
Fue una lectura muy entretenida, se las recomiendo si quieren algo que se lean rapido y ligerito, ya quiero leer los siguientes
May 16, 2025
HEAR ME OUT 🗣️🗣️🗣️
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ﾟ･:｡★𝓟𝓻𝓮-𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓭 : Mi primer cowboy romance tenía que ser con un cowboy extraterrestre, pero bno, no seré yo quien se queje 😌
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ﾟ･:｡★𝓟𝓻𝓮-𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓭 : Mi primer cowboy romance tenía que ser con un cowboy extraterrestre, pero bno, no seré yo quien se queje 😌
August 23, 2024
I read through this book sooooo fast! The pacing and balance of conversation of action was perfect. Silar was absolutely adorable with his stoicism and habit of abruptly leaving a room. Cherry was a chatterbox and sunshine incarnate - exactly what he needed to open up. I NEED Fallon’s book!!!!!
Spice: 3/5
Triggers: violence, gore, murder, discussion of child imprisonment, death of parent (off page), poverty, attempted human trafficking, imprisonment, kidnapping
Spice: 3/5
Triggers: violence, gore, murder, discussion of child imprisonment, death of parent (off page), poverty, attempted human trafficking, imprisonment, kidnapping
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July 23, 2024
4.25 ⭐️ This book flew by! Seriously I need like 100+ pages more!!
RTC!
RTC!
August 4, 2025
I need more of this series now! I wanted to keep reading but also take it slow so I would never finish it and could stay in this world forever. It's just so cozy and romantic with just enough angst and danger to keep the story going but not be overwhelming. Ursa's alien males are always perfection.
Perfect grumpy x sunshine love story! Silar is so swoony. I loved watching him go from unsure and somewhat innocent to a growly, possessive partner. And that "my wife!" moment?? Perfection. I did want to shake him though and yell at him to stop running away from Cherry so we could get to the spicy bits faster. And boy was it worth the wait!
Loved the little mention and cameo of the characters from the Elora Station books!
Poor Fallon...he had me cracking up. I can't wait to read his story.
Perfect grumpy x sunshine love story! Silar is so swoony. I loved watching him go from unsure and somewhat innocent to a growly, possessive partner. And that "my wife!" moment?? Perfection. I did want to shake him though and yell at him to stop running away from Cherry so we could get to the spicy bits faster. And boy was it worth the wait!
Loved the little mention and cameo of the characters from the Elora Station books!
Poor Fallon...he had me cracking up. I can't wait to read his story.
January 11, 2025
Cock tail. that’s it.
July 20, 2024
This was, without a shred of doubt, my favorite book by Ursa Dax so far! I just adored the two main characters, fell in love with them almost immediately upon meeting them, and the world-building had me immediately intrigued. The concept of mail-order brides in alien romance is certainly not a new one, but the way the author has written it makes it feel entirely unique and exciting. Combining the old west vibe with sci-fi elements just makes it such a fun read. We get a good sense of the alien society our heroes for this series come from, though there is certainly the hint of more that will likely be uncovered as the series moves along. We also can see how humans are living, and there is a really fun cameo of the two MCs from Ursa Dax's novella, Chimera for Christmas, which I regularly re-read. You don't need to read it ahead of reading this series, but I do think it adds an extra layer of joy if you have.
Cherry, our lovely FMC, is desperate to escape her planet, where she's in debt and being chased by folks that wish for her death. With nothing but a large frying pan (I kid you not) and the clothes on her back, she signs up for a mail order bride program and is promptly chosen. One small problem - no one tells her or the other women that they are going to be marrying aliens who are convicted murderers, who have been sent to the planet as part of their sentence. As CHILDREN. I tell you, their society is wild, and the more you learn, the more you want to pick a fight with their leaders. And once you learn about our Silar's past, you'll be glad his father is already dead or you might have to find a way to jump into the book and get the job done yourself. ANYWHO. They are instantly attracted to each other, though Silar doesn't know if it's because it's Cherry or because he hasn't seen a woman in a really long time. Awkward. Cherry is just glad to be in a place of safety, but it doesn't hurt that she is incredibly attracted to Silar. The miscommunication that occurs in the beginning is cute and sweet, and thankfully it doesn't last long. Soon they're making a home for themselves, and sparks fly the more Silar realizes that he could never be happy with anyone other than Cherry. He's also very jealous of any other male, which makes for some funny moments. I can't wait for the next book. The hero, Fallon, is a golden retriever hero, paired with a seemingly grumpy, "touch me and die" sort of heroine. It's going to be a hoot, I just know it.
**I received a free copy from the author and this is my honest review.**
Cherry, our lovely FMC, is desperate to escape her planet, where she's in debt and being chased by folks that wish for her death. With nothing but a large frying pan (I kid you not) and the clothes on her back, she signs up for a mail order bride program and is promptly chosen. One small problem - no one tells her or the other women that they are going to be marrying aliens who are convicted murderers, who have been sent to the planet as part of their sentence. As CHILDREN. I tell you, their society is wild, and the more you learn, the more you want to pick a fight with their leaders. And once you learn about our Silar's past, you'll be glad his father is already dead or you might have to find a way to jump into the book and get the job done yourself. ANYWHO. They are instantly attracted to each other, though Silar doesn't know if it's because it's Cherry or because he hasn't seen a woman in a really long time. Awkward. Cherry is just glad to be in a place of safety, but it doesn't hurt that she is incredibly attracted to Silar. The miscommunication that occurs in the beginning is cute and sweet, and thankfully it doesn't last long. Soon they're making a home for themselves, and sparks fly the more Silar realizes that he could never be happy with anyone other than Cherry. He's also very jealous of any other male, which makes for some funny moments. I can't wait for the next book. The hero, Fallon, is a golden retriever hero, paired with a seemingly grumpy, "touch me and die" sort of heroine. It's going to be a hoot, I just know it.
**I received a free copy from the author and this is my honest review.**
December 26, 2024
Earth no longer exists and humans live in colonies on other planets. Sounds advanced, right? Well, loan sharks still exist and Cherry has found herself in a bit of a pickle (aka scary gangsters are after her for money). In order to escape, she signs up to be a mail order bride for an another alien planet.
First up I'd like to say that while it may seem like Cherry doesn't have her life together, she owns a cast iron pan. I have two degrees and still can't maintain one of those pans so she's one up on me.
This story is the CUTEST. Silar is such a kind, humble and loyal alien and I adored the interactions between him and Cherry. Isolated on this planet, Silar doesn't know the first thing about humans. It's so funny seeing the misunderstandings between the two 🫶
Will I forgive the author for the surprise tentacles but claiming it's just a c*ck tail that moves like a lasso? Absolutely not.
I am SO keen for the next book to see Fallon's story.
🩷 Marriage of convenience
🩷 Grumpy x sunshine
🩷 Ice Planet Barbian vibes but make it cowboy
🩷 I've actually never read a cowboy romance so not sure how this compares, but I doubt they have golden nether regions
First up I'd like to say that while it may seem like Cherry doesn't have her life together, she owns a cast iron pan. I have two degrees and still can't maintain one of those pans so she's one up on me.
This story is the CUTEST. Silar is such a kind, humble and loyal alien and I adored the interactions between him and Cherry. Isolated on this planet, Silar doesn't know the first thing about humans. It's so funny seeing the misunderstandings between the two 🫶
Will I forgive the author for the surprise tentacles but claiming it's just a c*ck tail that moves like a lasso? Absolutely not.
I am SO keen for the next book to see Fallon's story.
🩷 Marriage of convenience
🩷 Grumpy x sunshine
🩷 Ice Planet Barbian vibes but make it cowboy
🩷 I've actually never read a cowboy romance so not sure how this compares, but I doubt they have golden nether regions
May 6, 2025
Nie mogłam się oderwać, bardzo się cieszę, że akurat w takim momencie, czyli kiedy brał mnie zastój czytelniczy, trafiłam na tę książkę. ❤️ 4⭐
November 29, 2025
no sé como terminé aquí pero admito que fue entretenido JAJAJAJA
August 25, 2024
This book has everything: a strong, silent type and a cheery, sunshine type; an adventure to the middle of nowhere; an alien having a sexual awakening; and a super fun plot. 10/10 would read again.
July 14, 2025
Ok I just felt like reading something totally different to what I usually read and I saw a meme a fellow reader shared that referenced something like “romances with aliens that don’t know what kissing is” - I thought that sounded so fun/cute and asked for recommendations.
Fun is what I got! What an adorable, cozy, funny/sometimes hilarious, read!! I mean come on, when the alien MMC says: “I am sorry I touched your…udders.” 😂😂🤣
I don’t even have much to say about it - I just had an internal grin the whole time and often external as well 😄 I couldn’t put it down, I read to 86% in one sitting and then rushed back to it as soon as I could the next day. It reads really easily and goes quickly in a good way.
I loved Silar’s innocence when it comes to life due to his sheltered circumstances on top of not knowing anything about human women. He’s a simple cowboy/ranch alien-male who has a strong provider/protector instinct. Cherry was a strong female character doing what she needs to survive but found love in a strong, good protector in the process. She also really cares for Silar and protects him too. They are so cute together!
There are open-door scenes. Alien body from the male character involved. So, ya know, you need to be up for a bit of weird 😂 but it worked.
Honestly it was just such a cute book. It was a bit on the simple side, but that was just fine for the type of read I was looking for. It’s not too deep, it’s mostly I would say funny and sweet more than anything, but still pulls a bit of emotion. I can definitely recommend if you’re open to sci-fi/alien/monster type romance and just want a quick, cozy, funny read.
4/5 ⭐️ and I’m off straight to the next one in the series!!
Fun is what I got! What an adorable, cozy, funny/sometimes hilarious, read!! I mean come on, when the alien MMC says: “I am sorry I touched your…udders.” 😂😂🤣
I don’t even have much to say about it - I just had an internal grin the whole time and often external as well 😄 I couldn’t put it down, I read to 86% in one sitting and then rushed back to it as soon as I could the next day. It reads really easily and goes quickly in a good way.
I loved Silar’s innocence when it comes to life due to his sheltered circumstances on top of not knowing anything about human women. He’s a simple cowboy/ranch alien-male who has a strong provider/protector instinct. Cherry was a strong female character doing what she needs to survive but found love in a strong, good protector in the process. She also really cares for Silar and protects him too. They are so cute together!
There are open-door scenes. Alien body from the male character involved. So, ya know, you need to be up for a bit of weird 😂 but it worked.
Honestly it was just such a cute book. It was a bit on the simple side, but that was just fine for the type of read I was looking for. It’s not too deep, it’s mostly I would say funny and sweet more than anything, but still pulls a bit of emotion. I can definitely recommend if you’re open to sci-fi/alien/monster type romance and just want a quick, cozy, funny read.
4/5 ⭐️ and I’m off straight to the next one in the series!!
May 26, 2025
📖 Bookish Thoughts
Ugh I loved this book so much!! Silar and Cherry foreverrr. My sweet, soft-spoken alien cowboy completely stole my heart. Silar is the definition of cinnamon roll! He is gentle, kind, and quietly devoted. He might be shy, but he’s absolutely the best alien husband Cherry could’ve ended up with.
And Cherry? An absolute queen with a pan she knows how to use 😂. Her internal monologue had me cackling. She’s funny, and unhinged in the best way, and I adored her. The ending was so perfect! Silar’s gift to her had me crying!!
Also… I have so many thoughts about the Zabrians after learning Silar’s backstory. My heart!!
This was such a strong series starter and I’m ready to read Fallon’s story next. Saddle up!
🤠 What You Can Expect
• Alien cowboy romance
• Mail-order bride
• Marriage of convenience
• Quiet soft MMC
• Hilarious FMC
Ugh I loved this book so much!! Silar and Cherry foreverrr. My sweet, soft-spoken alien cowboy completely stole my heart. Silar is the definition of cinnamon roll! He is gentle, kind, and quietly devoted. He might be shy, but he’s absolutely the best alien husband Cherry could’ve ended up with.
And Cherry? An absolute queen with a pan she knows how to use 😂. Her internal monologue had me cackling. She’s funny, and unhinged in the best way, and I adored her. The ending was so perfect! Silar’s gift to her had me crying!!
Also… I have so many thoughts about the Zabrians after learning Silar’s backstory. My heart!!
This was such a strong series starter and I’m ready to read Fallon’s story next. Saddle up!
🤠 What You Can Expect
• Alien cowboy romance
• Mail-order bride
• Marriage of convenience
• Quiet soft MMC
• Hilarious FMC
June 2, 2025
listen this was really cute
May 30, 2025
This was an ok series. I think I enjoy alien romance as 100% brain candy only amidst my other reads and thats just fine.
2/5 spicy peppers
2/5 spicy peppers
June 17, 2025
Great books to read with your brain turned off. This is one of those "if you read one you read them all"... But I did read them all. So, that's that... Review to come with more details, or probably not because I forget about my Rtc very often! But the rec it's still here.
January 19, 2025
3.5 stars✨
This was so cute omgggg Silar is a sweetheart🥹
This was so cute omgggg Silar is a sweetheart🥹
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