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A Yulean Sister's Guide to Getting Kidnapped
SAGE
My life as a princess is perfect. As the youngest, I have all the perks of being a royal without having to worry about touching the throne. All I need to do is enjoy my life and stay out of trouble.
Easy, right?
Wrong! After my latest in a string of mess-ups, my parents order me out of the way, shipping me off to a party where I couldn’t possibly cause any more trouble—only to end up kidnapped by pirates obsessed with the half-ugly jewel stuck around my neck.
I can’t stand the serpentine Captain, even if he’s the first to ever try and see me. I have to remember that none of this is real, he just wants the necklace, or I’ll really be drowning.
ADRIAN
I’ve never claimed to be a good man, but even pirates had standards. Kidnapping anyone—especially a princess—was never the plan.
But, even if I’m stuck with her and half the crew think I’ve gone mad, we have a job to do. Improvisations aside, I need to return the necklace to my mysterious employer, ideally without having to cut her head off to do it.
It’s only ever been about the jewel, so why does the idea of letting her sail away feel so… wrong?
A Yulean Sister’s Guide to Getting Kidnapped is a fantasy monster romance between a troublemaking princess who’s finding her place in the world and a stern naga pirate captain finding love on the high seas. This book is a standalone and does not need to be read in order! This book is spicy, low-angst, with a well deserved HEA!
My life as a princess is perfect. As the youngest, I have all the perks of being a royal without having to worry about touching the throne. All I need to do is enjoy my life and stay out of trouble.
Easy, right?
Wrong! After my latest in a string of mess-ups, my parents order me out of the way, shipping me off to a party where I couldn’t possibly cause any more trouble—only to end up kidnapped by pirates obsessed with the half-ugly jewel stuck around my neck.
I can’t stand the serpentine Captain, even if he’s the first to ever try and see me. I have to remember that none of this is real, he just wants the necklace, or I’ll really be drowning.
ADRIAN
I’ve never claimed to be a good man, but even pirates had standards. Kidnapping anyone—especially a princess—was never the plan.
But, even if I’m stuck with her and half the crew think I’ve gone mad, we have a job to do. Improvisations aside, I need to return the necklace to my mysterious employer, ideally without having to cut her head off to do it.
It’s only ever been about the jewel, so why does the idea of letting her sail away feel so… wrong?
A Yulean Sister’s Guide to Getting Kidnapped is a fantasy monster romance between a troublemaking princess who’s finding her place in the world and a stern naga pirate captain finding love on the high seas. This book is a standalone and does not need to be read in order! This book is spicy, low-angst, with a well deserved HEA!
- GenresMonster Romance
311 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 14, 2026
About the author
L.E. Eldridge
20 books355 followersLexie is a paranormal romance author and avid reader from Upstate New York. She runs an editing and PA company Morally Gray Author Services and lives with her husband, dog Layla, and cat Swiper. When she's not reading (which is rarely) you can find her playing video games or looking for amazing indie bookstores and vintage shops. Lexie writes campy books full of smut with simp-y monsters looking for love.
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August 14, 2026
3.5stars round up
Thank you so much to L.E.Eldrige for the opportunity to ARC read this book! All thoughts are my own.
I thought Sage's story was interesting, I love a princess that surprises people. Very quick witted and sharp tongued, it was good to watch her let walls down. Her backstory about why she had this necklace was a great concept, and I think her trauma around water was portrayed well.
I LOVED that we got to know quite a bit of the crew as well. Watching Saga and Bramwell connect over research and Sage's skills in mending was so sweet.
Adrian...god I loved him. A captain that truly respected and cared for his crew. I think Eldridge was going for brat tamer with him, but it was more soft dom. The romance was fun, but the spice wasn't much more than you would see in your average bodice ripper romance. Quite a bit of "he took what he wanted" and "he slid in right where I needed him", ya know?
The overall pacing of the story felt a little clunky at times. The book doesn't really find its rhythm until the 50% mark and then everything feels just the slightest bit rushed.
Thank you so much to L.E.Eldrige for the opportunity to ARC read this book! All thoughts are my own.
I thought Sage's story was interesting, I love a princess that surprises people. Very quick witted and sharp tongued, it was good to watch her let walls down. Her backstory about why she had this necklace was a great concept, and I think her trauma around water was portrayed well.
I LOVED that we got to know quite a bit of the crew as well. Watching Saga and Bramwell connect over research and Sage's skills in mending was so sweet.
Adrian...god I loved him. A captain that truly respected and cared for his crew. I think Eldridge was going for brat tamer with him, but it was more soft dom. The romance was fun, but the spice wasn't much more than you would see in your average bodice ripper romance. Quite a bit of "he took what he wanted" and "he slid in right where I needed him", ya know?
The overall pacing of the story felt a little clunky at times. The book doesn't really find its rhythm until the 50% mark and then everything feels just the slightest bit rushed.
October 20, 2026
I think there are good bones here for a story, but it doesn't even start to get interesting until about 70% in. And don't even get me started on the blatant foreshadowing - at least there was a semi-plot point in mind.
There's little world-building and no explanation of why there are 'monsters' in this world. And I'm not going to read book one to find out - isn't that the point of an interconnected standalone? It should be able to stand alone? There's also no reason these two should get together besides forced proximity, and even that's pushing it. I think some of their intimate moments (eg, him taking her to the deck to help with her fear of ships), would've benefitted the story more if it was incorporated earlier on to help build trust and build their relationship.
Also, Adrien is BARELY a pirate. He 'kidnaps' her, ultimately with her consent, and is basically just a boat captain the rest of the book. No pirating or plunging anywhere to be seen. His inner monologue was too lover-boy for the persona you'd want from a pirate.
With edits, this could be way better. As it currently stands, I don't believe in their love story, and that disappoints me most.
There's little world-building and no explanation of why there are 'monsters' in this world. And I'm not going to read book one to find out - isn't that the point of an interconnected standalone? It should be able to stand alone? There's also no reason these two should get together besides forced proximity, and even that's pushing it. I think some of their intimate moments (eg, him taking her to the deck to help with her fear of ships), would've benefitted the story more if it was incorporated earlier on to help build trust and build their relationship.
Also, Adrien is BARELY a pirate. He 'kidnaps' her, ultimately with her consent, and is basically just a boat captain the rest of the book. No pirating or plunging anywhere to be seen. His inner monologue was too lover-boy for the persona you'd want from a pirate.
With edits, this could be way better. As it currently stands, I don't believe in their love story, and that disappoints me most.
September 6, 2026
I’m so happy this series got a second book! I’m also happy to see a Naga MMC from Lexi since I love her other Monster series. This was a classic trope of bratty princess and handsome domination pirate. Which I personally eat up every time. Adrian was an addicting demanding force behind the story and it was a joy to see him open up and soften towards Sage. I also loved seeing Sage find her purpose and take control of her life in little ways. Finding what she’s good at and helping the crew along the way. I also didn’t see the plot twist coming till wayyy later on so I was really invested in the mystery and Sage’s necklace.
The spice in this was right up my alley was well. Beat taming, punishment games, spanking, tail play and some special equipment. All those things coming from someone as dark and handsome as Adrian, I ate it up! I also loved the soft moments after with Sage and Adrian snuggling and him wrapping his tail around her. I really loved them together; their banter and chemistry was undeniable. I really enjoyed this and I am hoping for a book 3 with the last sister!
The spice in this was right up my alley was well. Beat taming, punishment games, spanking, tail play and some special equipment. All those things coming from someone as dark and handsome as Adrian, I ate it up! I also loved the soft moments after with Sage and Adrian snuggling and him wrapping his tail around her. I really loved them together; their banter and chemistry was undeniable. I really enjoyed this and I am hoping for a book 3 with the last sister!
Review of advance copy received from Autor
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
🔥🔥🔥 3/3
The book introduces us to Sage, a princess who feels she doesn't fit in, with an attitude she uses as a shield that runs much deeper than it appears. And Adrián, a rugged captain who plans to kidnap her to carry out his plan: steal a magical necklace she has worn since childhood.
It's a Monster Romance, since Adrián is a naga. Adrián kidnaps her, and from there Sage begins to discover what truly sparks her passion, because Adrián asks her to earn her daily meals through work, and after failing at every single task (literally all of them, haha), she realizes she has a talent for sewing.
The mystery of the necklace, the lost city of Lestia, and Adrián's past give depth to the story. I also liked how Sage's anxiety was handled—not as a "flaw" but as something she learns to live with. There are many plot twists that leave you wanting to keep reading more and more (I'm not lying, I stayed up until 6 AM).
🔥🔥🔥 3/3
The book introduces us to Sage, a princess who feels she doesn't fit in, with an attitude she uses as a shield that runs much deeper than it appears. And Adrián, a rugged captain who plans to kidnap her to carry out his plan: steal a magical necklace she has worn since childhood.
It's a Monster Romance, since Adrián is a naga. Adrián kidnaps her, and from there Sage begins to discover what truly sparks her passion, because Adrián asks her to earn her daily meals through work, and after failing at every single task (literally all of them, haha), she realizes she has a talent for sewing.
The mystery of the necklace, the lost city of Lestia, and Adrián's past give depth to the story. I also liked how Sage's anxiety was handled—not as a "flaw" but as something she learns to live with. There are many plot twists that leave you wanting to keep reading more and more (I'm not lying, I stayed up until 6 AM).
Review of advance copy received from Author
3.5 Stars Rounded Up!
Thank you so much to L.E. Eldridge for allowing me to read this as an ARC! I loved the first story in the Yulean Sisters Series so I was really excited to read this one and I’m so grateful that I was given the opportunity to ARC read it.
I really loved Adrian’s character, he was such a great captain and truly cared for his crew and the people he was close to. Sage was also just so misunderstood and I loved how Adrian was able to “slither” in and get under her defenses.
The crew was also such a fantastic set of characters. Anne and Bramwell were two of my favorites, especially because they made Sage feel like she was truly part of the crew and helped her feel welcome.
The story did feel a tad rushed near the end and it threw me off a little but overall, this was a really great read!
Thank you so much to L.E. Eldridge for allowing me to read this as an ARC! I loved the first story in the Yulean Sisters Series so I was really excited to read this one and I’m so grateful that I was given the opportunity to ARC read it.
I really loved Adrian’s character, he was such a great captain and truly cared for his crew and the people he was close to. Sage was also just so misunderstood and I loved how Adrian was able to “slither” in and get under her defenses.
The crew was also such a fantastic set of characters. Anne and Bramwell were two of my favorites, especially because they made Sage feel like she was truly part of the crew and helped her feel welcome.
The story did feel a tad rushed near the end and it threw me off a little but overall, this was a really great read!
August 23, 2026
A Yulean Sister's Guide to Getting Kidnapped was SUCH a good one and so well written. It made me smile the whole time.
Sage, the youngest princess who just wanted to avoid the throne, accidentally gets herself kidnapped by a serpentine pirate captain. And Adrian? Adrian was never supposed to care. He just wanted the necklace.
But trapped on a pirate ship with a man who actually sees her? Yeah, trouble finds her and I was here for every second of it.
The yearning was top tier, the spice was spicy, and can we talk about THAT TAIL?? Oh my.
Enemies to lovers, monster romance, and "I can't stand him" turning into "I might drown without him” perfection.
Sage, the youngest princess who just wanted to avoid the throne, accidentally gets herself kidnapped by a serpentine pirate captain. And Adrian? Adrian was never supposed to care. He just wanted the necklace.
But trapped on a pirate ship with a man who actually sees her? Yeah, trouble finds her and I was here for every second of it.
The yearning was top tier, the spice was spicy, and can we talk about THAT TAIL?? Oh my.
Enemies to lovers, monster romance, and "I can't stand him" turning into "I might drown without him” perfection.
Review of advance copy received from Author
It took me a while to get into this book I almost dnf it not going to lie. But I kept with it and I'm glad I did because it it ended up being pretty interesting the banter in the pretty much immediate chemistry between Adrian and sage it was entertaining and finding out how and why she got the necklace was a really good story.
August 25, 2026
Fun read with paranormal romance
August 26, 2026
A sharp-tongued, misunderstood princess gets abducted by a stern Naga pirate captain who is after her mysterious childhood necklace, only for high-seas proximity to spark an irresistible connection.
Princess Sage, the youngest Yulean royal, hides her anxiety and feelings of inadequacy behind a defensive, quick-witted attitude. Shipped off to a remote party to stay out of trouble, she is kidnapped by Adrian, a rugged Naga (serpentine) pirate captain contracted to retrieve the ancient jewel permanently affixed around her neck. On board the ship, Adrian requires Sage to earn her keep; after hilariously failing at every chore, she discovers a talent for mending and begins forming genuine bonds with the crew while uncovering secrets about the lost city of Lestia.
Content Warnings: Abduction/kidnapping (consensual/low-threat tone), high-seas danger, and explicit monster romance (including naga anatomy, tail play, and spanking/brat-taming dynamics)
I enjoyed the chemistry and playful banter between a bratty, stubborn princess and a demanding yet surprisingly soft Naga captain. There was a creative use of Naga anatomy, from protective tail-wrapping during cozy moments to high-heat tail play and soft-dom punishment games.
Sage's journey from defensive royal to valued crew member feels rewarding, bolstered by warm interactions with crew members like Bramwell and Anne also contributed to my enjoyment. Sage's anxiety and water trauma are also handled with care. Highly recommended for readers who love monster romance (specifically snake shifters/Nagas), high-seas pirate adventures, enemies-to-lovers tropes, and soft-dom/brat-tamer romantic dynamics.
Princess Sage, the youngest Yulean royal, hides her anxiety and feelings of inadequacy behind a defensive, quick-witted attitude. Shipped off to a remote party to stay out of trouble, she is kidnapped by Adrian, a rugged Naga (serpentine) pirate captain contracted to retrieve the ancient jewel permanently affixed around her neck. On board the ship, Adrian requires Sage to earn her keep; after hilariously failing at every chore, she discovers a talent for mending and begins forming genuine bonds with the crew while uncovering secrets about the lost city of Lestia.
Content Warnings: Abduction/kidnapping (consensual/low-threat tone), high-seas danger, and explicit monster romance (including naga anatomy, tail play, and spanking/brat-taming dynamics)
I enjoyed the chemistry and playful banter between a bratty, stubborn princess and a demanding yet surprisingly soft Naga captain. There was a creative use of Naga anatomy, from protective tail-wrapping during cozy moments to high-heat tail play and soft-dom punishment games.
Sage's journey from defensive royal to valued crew member feels rewarding, bolstered by warm interactions with crew members like Bramwell and Anne also contributed to my enjoyment. Sage's anxiety and water trauma are also handled with care. Highly recommended for readers who love monster romance (specifically snake shifters/Nagas), high-seas pirate adventures, enemies-to-lovers tropes, and soft-dom/brat-tamer romantic dynamics.
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