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The Rebellious Pet: A Dark Sci-fi Captive Romance
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He’s a rebel without a planet—and his defiance may be his undoing.
He swore he’d never kneel again—but surrendering to his alien master might be the only way to survive.
Captured by the powerful Travian Empire, Joel, a hot-tempered human with a history of fighting authority, becomes the unwilling plaything of Commander Arath. The alien’s strict control and icy discipline should terrify him—but Joel’s fury burns into fascination, and every stolen glance threatens to break his resolve.
Arath has clawed his way up from the lowest caste to command a space station on the edge of war. He has no patience for weakness—or the human pet forced into his quarters. Yet Joel’s fiery spirit and sensual defiance awaken desires Arath has long buried beneath duty and command.
As political intrigue ignites and loyalties are tested, both men must will they fight fate, or surrender to the dangerous passion that could unite—or destroy—them both?
Includes exclusive KU bonus scenes not in the original release.
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Series
“This is an excellent series so far. World building, intrigue, and hot! And killer forking jewelry! The social dynamics are fascinating and I can't wait to see how things shift."
"5 stars = I freaking LOVED this book!!!"
“What a series of 6 books this is! At times I was on the edge of my seat and at other times I was wondering where this story would go next.”
"The story itself captivated me. I just couldn't put it down! I definitely looking forward to reading the second book!"
"Loved this book can't wait to see if there will be more."
"This was my first M/M romance and I loved it. Great, believable characters and an interesting plot as well as some seriously erotic love scenes. Highly recommended."
✨ Tropes You’ll
• Enemies to lovers
• Alien romance
• Captive and captor
• Forbidden attraction
• Class difference romance
• Power struggle to passion
• Protective alpha hero
• Redemption through love
He’s a rebel without a planet—and his defiance may be his undoing.
He swore he’d never kneel again—but surrendering to his alien master might be the only way to survive.
Captured by the powerful Travian Empire, Joel, a hot-tempered human with a history of fighting authority, becomes the unwilling plaything of Commander Arath. The alien’s strict control and icy discipline should terrify him—but Joel’s fury burns into fascination, and every stolen glance threatens to break his resolve.
Arath has clawed his way up from the lowest caste to command a space station on the edge of war. He has no patience for weakness—or the human pet forced into his quarters. Yet Joel’s fiery spirit and sensual defiance awaken desires Arath has long buried beneath duty and command.
As political intrigue ignites and loyalties are tested, both men must will they fight fate, or surrender to the dangerous passion that could unite—or destroy—them both?
Includes exclusive KU bonus scenes not in the original release.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Series
“This is an excellent series so far. World building, intrigue, and hot! And killer forking jewelry! The social dynamics are fascinating and I can't wait to see how things shift."
"5 stars = I freaking LOVED this book!!!"
“What a series of 6 books this is! At times I was on the edge of my seat and at other times I was wondering where this story would go next.”
"The story itself captivated me. I just couldn't put it down! I definitely looking forward to reading the second book!"
"Loved this book can't wait to see if there will be more."
"This was my first M/M romance and I loved it. Great, believable characters and an interesting plot as well as some seriously erotic love scenes. Highly recommended."
✨ Tropes You’ll
• Enemies to lovers
• Alien romance
• Captive and captor
• Forbidden attraction
• Class difference romance
• Power struggle to passion
• Protective alpha hero
• Redemption through love
204 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 15, 2025
About the author
Samantha Cayto
102 books268 followersSamantha Cayto is a Boston-area native who practices as a business lawyer by day while writing erotic romance at night—the steamier the better. She likes to push the envelope when it comes to writing about passion and is delighted other women agree that guy-on-guy sex is the hottest ever.
She lives a typical suburban life with her husband, three kids and four dogs. Her children don’t understand why they can’t read what she writes, but her husband is always willing to lend her a hand—and anything else—when she needs to choreograph a scene.
She is a member of the Romance Writers of America and the New England Chapter and credits RWA, NEC and the wonderful friends she’s made there with helping her become a published author.
She lives a typical suburban life with her husband, three kids and four dogs. Her children don’t understand why they can’t read what she writes, but her husband is always willing to lend her a hand—and anything else—when she needs to choreograph a scene.
She is a member of the Romance Writers of America and the New England Chapter and credits RWA, NEC and the wonderful friends she’s made there with helping her become a published author.
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April 30, 2026
3.5**** stars
Non-con smut with a surprisingly enticing plot.
To be fair, of course it was, one MC was a human sex slave and considered property/a pet and the other one, an alien species, had a very different perception of what rape is.
But speaking of plot, I don’t recommend skipping a book in the series. I don’t know if they are meant to read in order but I sometimes felt weirdly lost and like missing out.
Oh, and please don’t let me hear the word rod again too soon. I’m still good, thanks.
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Alien Slave Masters Series
Book 1 - The Captain's Pet
Book 2 - The Rebellious Pet - 3.5 stars
Book 3 - The Untamed Pet - 3.5 stars
Book 4 - The Captive Pet - tbr
Book 5 - The Inconvenient Pet
Book 6 - The Undercover Pet
⇢ these books are from 2015 and gotten new covers in 2025, no idea tho if the books have been edited as well.
Non-con smut with a surprisingly enticing plot.
To be fair, of course it was, one MC was a human sex slave and considered property/a pet and the other one, an alien species, had a very different perception of what rape is.
But speaking of plot, I don’t recommend skipping a book in the series. I don’t know if they are meant to read in order but I sometimes felt weirdly lost and like missing out.
Oh, and please don’t let me hear the word rod again too soon. I’m still good, thanks.
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Alien Slave Masters Series
Book 1 - The Captain's Pet
Book 2 - The Rebellious Pet - 3.5 stars
Book 3 - The Untamed Pet - 3.5 stars
Book 4 - The Captive Pet - tbr
Book 5 - The Inconvenient Pet
Book 6 - The Undercover Pet
⇢ these books are from 2015 and gotten new covers in 2025, no idea tho if the books have been edited as well.
April 21, 2026
3.5 stars
More noncon-to-dubcon-to-consensual and more plot!
Seems like everyone's eating their words in this one.
More noncon-to-dubcon-to-consensual and more plot!
The sticky residue of the human’s release coated Arath’s hand. Curiosity tempted him to bring his hand to his lips for a taste. He had an image to maintain, though, and a senior man didn’t suck cock or eat cum.
Seems like everyone's eating their words in this one.
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