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Submitting to the Alien Barbarian
Signing up for an alien breeding program should be scary, considering the aliens are ruthless barbarians. On the upside, they won’t hesitate to give it to you as rough as you like it.
Submitting to the Alien Barbarian is part of a smutty novella collection, Petra Palerno’s Filthy Shorts, that features otherworldy love interests.
In this installment, you’ll alien romance, size difference, double dongs, submission, bratting, breeding, will it fit, rough play, and pregnancy.
Submitting to the Alien Barbarian is part of a smutty novella collection, Petra Palerno’s Filthy Shorts, that features otherworldy love interests.
In this installment, you’ll alien romance, size difference, double dongs, submission, bratting, breeding, will it fit, rough play, and pregnancy.
122 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 27, 2024
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May 13, 2025
This was a short, steamy and very very kinky novella. Surprisingly it was quite nice and I enjoyed it. One thing though: "If you're here for the smut, this book is definitely for you" 🌶️.
August 28, 2024
Thoughts
I loved that this book features someone who actually wants to go to an alien planet with the hunky hot aliens. I liked the banter between Drohako and the unnamed main character. This concept was really fun and to the point. I didn't care for the pseudo-birth part. I think my brain just kept flashing that alien-human hybrid from Alien: Romulus and it icked me out bad.
Tropes:
— Fated Mates
— Alien Romance
Horn Level: 5/5🌶️
Format: Ebook
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I give this book a #4/5🌟 rating. This was short and to the point with some interesting world-building!
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I loved that this book features someone who actually wants to go to an alien planet with the hunky hot aliens. I liked the banter between Drohako and the unnamed main character. This concept was really fun and to the point. I didn't care for the pseudo-birth part. I think my brain just kept flashing that alien-human hybrid from Alien: Romulus and it icked me out bad.
Tropes:
— Fated Mates
— Alien Romance
Horn Level: 5/5🌶️
Format: Ebook
The Rating
I give this book a #4/5🌟 rating. This was short and to the point with some interesting world-building!
Check out my socials
December 30, 2025
Reseña — Submitting to the Alien Barbarian de Petra Palermo
⭐⭐ / 2.5 estrellas
Submitting to the Alien Barbarian fue una lectura que, aunque sabía a lo que iba por la sinopsis, no terminé de disfrutar. Es una novela corta claramente pensada para el smut rápido y extremo dentro del romance alienígena oscuro, pero el problema para mí no fue lo explícito, sino la forma en que se retrata el trato hacia las mujeres dentro de este mundo.
La premisa gira en torno a un programa de cría alienígena al que la protagonista se une por pura desesperación. Desde el inicio queda claro que estos “bárbaros” funcionan bajo una lógica de dominación total, y aunque el libro intenta vender esa rudeza como algo deseado o excitante, yo nunca logré sentirme cómoda con la dinámica. No se siente como una elección real, sino como resignación disfrazada de consentimiento.
Lo que más me chocó fue que las mujeres son tratadas prácticamente como recursos reproductivos, sin mucha agencia ni poder de decisión real. Todo se justifica bajo la excusa cultural o biológica de los alienígenas, pero aun así, la historia no cuestiona ese sistema ni lo problematiza: simplemente espera que el lector lo acepte como parte del atractivo. Y ahí fue donde a mí me perdió completamente.
Sí, el libro cumple con lo que promete en cuanto a contenido explícito, kinks y fantasía de dominación, pero al ser tan corto no hay desarrollo emocional ni espacio para que la protagonista se sienta como una persona completa. Más que una historia, se siente como una secuencia de escenas diseñadas para provocar, sin interés real en explorar consecuencias, emociones o crecimiento.
En resumen, Submitting to the Alien Barbarian no fue para mí. Entiendo a quién puede gustarle y no voy a negar que es directo y cumple su objetivo dentro del subgénero, pero la forma en que normaliza el maltrato y la cosificación femenina hizo que no lo disfrutara. Por eso se queda en 3 estrellas: no es que esté mal escrito, simplemente no conecté y no me sentí cómoda con su enfoque.
⭐⭐ / 2.5 estrellas
Submitting to the Alien Barbarian fue una lectura que, aunque sabía a lo que iba por la sinopsis, no terminé de disfrutar. Es una novela corta claramente pensada para el smut rápido y extremo dentro del romance alienígena oscuro, pero el problema para mí no fue lo explícito, sino la forma en que se retrata el trato hacia las mujeres dentro de este mundo.
La premisa gira en torno a un programa de cría alienígena al que la protagonista se une por pura desesperación. Desde el inicio queda claro que estos “bárbaros” funcionan bajo una lógica de dominación total, y aunque el libro intenta vender esa rudeza como algo deseado o excitante, yo nunca logré sentirme cómoda con la dinámica. No se siente como una elección real, sino como resignación disfrazada de consentimiento.
Lo que más me chocó fue que las mujeres son tratadas prácticamente como recursos reproductivos, sin mucha agencia ni poder de decisión real. Todo se justifica bajo la excusa cultural o biológica de los alienígenas, pero aun así, la historia no cuestiona ese sistema ni lo problematiza: simplemente espera que el lector lo acepte como parte del atractivo. Y ahí fue donde a mí me perdió completamente.
Sí, el libro cumple con lo que promete en cuanto a contenido explícito, kinks y fantasía de dominación, pero al ser tan corto no hay desarrollo emocional ni espacio para que la protagonista se sienta como una persona completa. Más que una historia, se siente como una secuencia de escenas diseñadas para provocar, sin interés real en explorar consecuencias, emociones o crecimiento.
En resumen, Submitting to the Alien Barbarian no fue para mí. Entiendo a quién puede gustarle y no voy a negar que es directo y cumple su objetivo dentro del subgénero, pero la forma en que normaliza el maltrato y la cosificación femenina hizo que no lo disfrutara. Por eso se queda en 3 estrellas: no es que esté mal escrito, simplemente no conecté y no me sentí cómoda con su enfoque.
August 27, 2024
Gaaaaah!!! That ending! I need to know her name!😅
While I'm not one to usually pick up a book that has heavy bdsm/rough play in it, I took a chance on this one because of other factors I thought I might like and too, because the cover is just blatantly amazing. This novella didn't disappoint!
The beginning does start off hard and rough as it jumps into the heart of the story. Drohako and our FMC start off on a very scorchingly hot note!🥵 Legit, this novella is packed full of spice!! Towards the beginning, I was questioning how much Drohako respected or cared about our FMC to begin with because of how he was treating her, until it became apparent that it was just part of his culture/warning up to her. Not to mention that she was loving every minute of it. Drohako has a gruff and stony air about him when the FMC first meets him. But as the story moves on, that air thins out into a MMC who cares deeply for his FMC. The worldbuilding in this book was very well done. I would love to explore it more! While this novella is obviously about a Barbarian, Drohako and his culture kinda gave me some viking vibes.
If you're looking for a short, steamy read with an alien barbarian and bdsm vibes, this is the novella for you!
While I'm not one to usually pick up a book that has heavy bdsm/rough play in it, I took a chance on this one because of other factors I thought I might like and too, because the cover is just blatantly amazing. This novella didn't disappoint!
The beginning does start off hard and rough as it jumps into the heart of the story. Drohako and our FMC start off on a very scorchingly hot note!🥵 Legit, this novella is packed full of spice!! Towards the beginning, I was questioning how much Drohako respected or cared about our FMC to begin with because of how he was treating her, until it became apparent that it was just part of his culture/warning up to her. Not to mention that she was loving every minute of it. Drohako has a gruff and stony air about him when the FMC first meets him. But as the story moves on, that air thins out into a MMC who cares deeply for his FMC. The worldbuilding in this book was very well done. I would love to explore it more! While this novella is obviously about a Barbarian, Drohako and his culture kinda gave me some viking vibes.
If you're looking for a short, steamy read with an alien barbarian and bdsm vibes, this is the novella for you!
September 17, 2024
Review
Okay, this novella goes HARD. It’s very smutty, and more importantly, it’s braver than most when it comes to dominance and submission. It’s edgy in that there are things that the FMC doesn’t like, but it’s also constantly edged in pleasure and we get peeks into the submissive that she truly craves to be. Their journey isn’t just sexy rough bedroom roleplay, but that of a lifestyle.
It’s a tricky balance to try to achieve, especially in a novella that’s less than a hundred pages. Most of the time, I’m just frustrated and turned off by the FMC dissolving into her partner being her primary focus in life. It usually feels cheap and makes me dislike the characters. But I feel like this author did a good job with this particular flavor of spice and power exchange relationship.
It’s a short read so we don’t get massive character depth, but I did like the MMC. For being an asshole barbarian, and very much a top with particular demands expectations of his bottom, we still see just enough vulnerability to make him likable. There were parts of the story that felt a little choppy and rushed, but I’m still rating it pretty highly purely out of the enjoyment factor.
Tropes
Forced Proximity
Size difference
Fated Mates
S/M
Brat taming
Okay, this novella goes HARD. It’s very smutty, and more importantly, it’s braver than most when it comes to dominance and submission. It’s edgy in that there are things that the FMC doesn’t like, but it’s also constantly edged in pleasure and we get peeks into the submissive that she truly craves to be. Their journey isn’t just sexy rough bedroom roleplay, but that of a lifestyle.
It’s a tricky balance to try to achieve, especially in a novella that’s less than a hundred pages. Most of the time, I’m just frustrated and turned off by the FMC dissolving into her partner being her primary focus in life. It usually feels cheap and makes me dislike the characters. But I feel like this author did a good job with this particular flavor of spice and power exchange relationship.
It’s a short read so we don’t get massive character depth, but I did like the MMC. For being an asshole barbarian, and very much a top with particular demands expectations of his bottom, we still see just enough vulnerability to make him likable. There were parts of the story that felt a little choppy and rushed, but I’m still rating it pretty highly purely out of the enjoyment factor.
Tropes
Forced Proximity
Size difference
Fated Mates
S/M
Brat taming
December 29, 2025
Okay. Straight up, I liked this little nugget. Our FMC (who wasn't given the chance to give her name until the end, so we never actually learn it. This makes writing this review a little problematic since I will be referring to her as FMC, but it otherwise not an issue) signs up for an alien breeding program since she, umm, likes her sex-ay times a little on the rougher side. She's more resigned to the birthing part of the breeding program than excited by it, but the rough, no-holds-barred sex? She's DEFINITELY down for that.
The big purple alien that hones in on her is everything she wanted. What she didn't expect is that his mating knot would mark them as mates and her big rough barbarian isn't about to let her go. This honestly isn't an issue since she likes the guy and everything he does to (and for) her. In fact, when push comes to shove, she's more than willing to break a few rules to make sure they stay together.
Nicely naughty with a little alien submission (or maybe submission to the alien? Why not both?!?!) to keep things fun. *thumbs up*
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
The big purple alien that hones in on her is everything she wanted. What she didn't expect is that his mating knot would mark them as mates and her big rough barbarian isn't about to let her go. This honestly isn't an issue since she likes the guy and everything he does to (and for) her. In fact, when push comes to shove, she's more than willing to break a few rules to make sure they stay together.
Nicely naughty with a little alien submission (or maybe submission to the alien? Why not both?!?!) to keep things fun. *thumbs up*
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
July 22, 2025
This was barely over 100 pages. There isn't really any background and the world building is nonexistent. This is literally about a human woman that signs up for a breeding program so she can get violently railed for 3 months by giant purple aliens. And you know what? Valid.
It was short, spicy, and very kinky. Size kink. Breeding kink. Knotting. Weird phallus. I mean, if you can think of it for an alien romance, it's probably there. I was just here for an unhinged book to help prevent a reading slump. I don't know if it helped, but I certainly didn't hate the attempt.
It was short, spicy, and very kinky. Size kink. Breeding kink. Knotting. Weird phallus. I mean, if you can think of it for an alien romance, it's probably there. I was just here for an unhinged book to help prevent a reading slump. I don't know if it helped, but I certainly didn't hate the attempt.
December 14, 2025
4.3/5
It wasn’t romantic or loving but it was hot and short. I think the MCs did love each other though it wasn’t explicitly said (at least not by him).
Single POV (FMC)
Alien barbarian. Breeding grounds that FMC signs up for. Surprise mates. No sharing. No virgins. Breeding. Knotting. Stolen away. Rough sex. Healing waters. Stuffing. Stretching. Fisting. DP. Two cocks. DVP. Anal. Squirting. Pregnancy. “Birth”. HFN.
Triggers: she murders someone who tries to take her away. Birth. Painful rough sex.
It wasn’t romantic or loving but it was hot and short. I think the MCs did love each other though it wasn’t explicitly said (at least not by him).
Single POV (FMC)
Alien barbarian. Breeding grounds that FMC signs up for. Surprise mates. No sharing. No virgins. Breeding. Knotting. Stolen away. Rough sex. Healing waters. Stuffing. Stretching. Fisting. DP. Two cocks. DVP. Anal. Squirting. Pregnancy. “Birth”. HFN.
Triggers: she murders someone who tries to take her away. Birth. Painful rough sex.
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January 11, 2026
Short, filthy, and…sweet?
I came for the alien smut, and discovered a surprisingly sweet (and also deliciously filthy) strangers to mates romance.
This short story has a giant, buff alien with “special equipment “, a moose tiger (tiger moose?), and a baby situation that closely resembles Panda reproduction… sort of.
Submitting to the Alien Barbarian was a fun short story, and def worth a read.
I came for the alien smut, and discovered a surprisingly sweet (and also deliciously filthy) strangers to mates romance.
This short story has a giant, buff alien with “special equipment “, a moose tiger (tiger moose?), and a baby situation that closely resembles Panda reproduction… sort of.
Submitting to the Alien Barbarian was a fun short story, and def worth a read.
October 17, 2024
I loved this story and our alien barbarian. Purple, strong, rough around the edges and two dongs? SOLD. I loved the sci fi birthing elements and I thought it was totally unique. Drohako becoming a big ol softie too melted meeee. I love it. I need more alien barbarians stat!
January 5, 2025
This was 100 pages of just spicy ridiculous submissive breeding kink. And I def enjoyed it 😂😂 but I also have some seriously questions.
Double peens that twist around each other and then unfurl INSIDE? How. HOW.
Also that ending? Like what in the actual f.
But, entertaining af.
Double peens that twist around each other and then unfurl INSIDE? How. HOW.
Also that ending? Like what in the actual f.
But, entertaining af.
February 7, 2026
no entendí. sentí que me arrojaron a este libro como a mitad del camino porque, si bien, lo explican, sentí que todo era tan raro, y lo dice alguien que tiene el monster/alien romance como su género principal para leer.
February 8, 2026
This novella was short, steamy and very kinky. Definitely a good palette cleanser if you've been reading 400+ page stories back to back. The story doesn't have much plot, but the plot it did have kept me entertained. I really enjoyed it but the ending? HOW RUDE! 🙄🩵
August 31, 2024
I was not sure about this story when I got started, however by the end I was fully invested in this couple and the life they will lead. They are breaking all the rules and I'm here for it.
September 9, 2024
Rated 3.5 stars on storygraph.
For a smutty little novella Petra Palerno really hit the nail on the head with all the spicy scenes.
For a smutty little novella Petra Palerno really hit the nail on the head with all the spicy scenes.
November 16, 2024
This was exactly the short and smutty book I was hoping it would be, I can’t wait to read more from the series!
March 2, 2025
Exactly as advertised
You get an excellent Alien short story exactly as advertised. Lots of spicy goodness with a hint of sweet romance.
You get an excellent Alien short story exactly as advertised. Lots of spicy goodness with a hint of sweet romance.
August 27, 2025
This short story delivers what it promises. It’s not emotionally or intellectually deep. (Pun intended)
It’s just ridiculous kinky sci-fi fun.
It’s just ridiculous kinky sci-fi fun.
September 20, 2025
Entretenido y con un toque de rareza XD
October 22, 2025
Short, spicy, and to the point. 🔥
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October 28, 2025
I love a silly little book, however, novellas are decidedly not my jam. I want more.
December 6, 2025
Yup. Mmhmm.
January 1, 2026
I loved this book! there are so real cute, cheeky moments between the two. I definitely had some blushing giggles from this one.
January 19, 2026
Different
Well that was intense and different. Very wow. It was interesting about growing a baby in a pod after getting pregnant poppong it out pretty quick.
Well that was intense and different. Very wow. It was interesting about growing a baby in a pod after getting pregnant poppong it out pretty quick.
January 21, 2026
It was filthy and had consent. Love it!
I only wish it were longer.
If you are looking for something short and hot, this is it.
I only wish it were longer.
If you are looking for something short and hot, this is it.
January 28, 2026
Steamy sex then switched to a pointless plot where them being mates wouldn’t be enough to keep them together, violence, and a bizarre childbirth.
January 2, 2026
certainly filthy. not the best writing and could have used a quick spellcheck, but it does what it says on the tin. mindless entertainment at its finest.
January 6, 2025
Not satisfying. The ending is very abrupt. Did everything work out since they believe they are mates? I have no idea.
A few sentences made me cringe, "I don't know if I squirted or if I wet myself."
I was also upset that killing each other in the spawning pit is normal. "His line wasn't strong enough to continue."
A few sentences made me cringe, "I don't know if I squirted or if I wet myself."
I was also upset that killing each other in the spawning pit is normal. "His line wasn't strong enough to continue."
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