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Bikar: Brigands of Ruk
"After a lifetime of noise, you arrived like silence. I love you with every fiber of my being, little doe."
Bambi
Sometimes the monster is the person who's supposed to love you the most.
Growing up in a cult taught me that lesson early. Trust no one—especially men. I've lived by those words ever since I escaped. For the first time since I was a little girl, I finally felt safe.
Then the snakes came, shattering the life I'd fought so hard to build. Now I've been thrust into a world I never knew existed, and to make matters worse, a man insists I belong to him.
Been there. Heard that. Didn't stay for the T-shirt.
Most of my friends have found their happily ever after with their Ruks. Even my best friend insists I'm making a mistake by pushing mine away—that finding your person is worth the risk, and I'll regret it forever if I don't give him a chance.
I've never known what it feels like to be loved.
But maybe...
Maybe it's time I find out.
Bikar
My body has been twisted into an abomination that defies the laws of nature.
After everything the Aynar did to me—and after the sins I've committed against my own brother—I never believed the gods of Ruk would bless me with a Starshine.
Then they gave me her. She is the purest soul I've ever known. My heart. My future. Everything I never realized I was missing.
The only problem?
She can't bear to look at me. She trembles when I get too close, hides behind her friends when I try to speak to her, and flinches as though I'm the very monster she fears.
If earning her trust means abandoning every rule of courtship I've ever known... then so be it.
Because all I want is the chance to love her.
And, if the gods are merciful...
To have her love me in return.
This is the final installment in the Brigands of Ruk series.
Slavic
Einar
Ruarc
Murgul
Falon
Bikar
Bambi
Sometimes the monster is the person who's supposed to love you the most.
Growing up in a cult taught me that lesson early. Trust no one—especially men. I've lived by those words ever since I escaped. For the first time since I was a little girl, I finally felt safe.
Then the snakes came, shattering the life I'd fought so hard to build. Now I've been thrust into a world I never knew existed, and to make matters worse, a man insists I belong to him.
Been there. Heard that. Didn't stay for the T-shirt.
Most of my friends have found their happily ever after with their Ruks. Even my best friend insists I'm making a mistake by pushing mine away—that finding your person is worth the risk, and I'll regret it forever if I don't give him a chance.
I've never known what it feels like to be loved.
But maybe...
Maybe it's time I find out.
Bikar
My body has been twisted into an abomination that defies the laws of nature.
After everything the Aynar did to me—and after the sins I've committed against my own brother—I never believed the gods of Ruk would bless me with a Starshine.
Then they gave me her. She is the purest soul I've ever known. My heart. My future. Everything I never realized I was missing.
The only problem?
She can't bear to look at me. She trembles when I get too close, hides behind her friends when I try to speak to her, and flinches as though I'm the very monster she fears.
If earning her trust means abandoning every rule of courtship I've ever known... then so be it.
Because all I want is the chance to love her.
And, if the gods are merciful...
To have her love me in return.
This is the final installment in the Brigands of Ruk series.
Slavic
Einar
Ruarc
Murgul
Falon
Bikar
256 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 31, 2026
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September 2, 2026
Great Read!
Loved this book and the entire series. Great characters and storyline, well written and worth the time. I can't wait for more books!💖
Loved this book and the entire series. Great characters and storyline, well written and worth the time. I can't wait for more books!💖
August 17, 2026
A good storyline and cast of characters
This is the next book for this series Brigands of Ruk that crossover with the DaR Universe. I enjoyed this full story for Bikar and his mate Bambi. Bikar is quite the protector of all his brothers Slavic, Ruarc, Einar, Falon, and Murgul even though Bikar upset them with his quest for knowledge.
This story picks up after Falon left and snuck aboard the ship leaving with Commander DaR’s sons. Falon could not leave his mate Emmie. This race of people called the Ruks will die without their mates. Bikar’s mate is Bambi but she has been abused and traumatized by her own father. Scars litter Bambi’s body and she only wears long sleeves. Bambi’s best friend is Heather Feather who is the best wing woman ever. Bambi is scared of men in general due to her upbringing in that cult with her father. Bikar is trying everything plus some to woo Bambi to be his mate.
This is a feel good and struggle romance between a challenging human female and an alien male. There are ample adult fun times, a happy ending, plus baby notifications. ReI Read On!
This is the next book for this series Brigands of Ruk that crossover with the DaR Universe. I enjoyed this full story for Bikar and his mate Bambi. Bikar is quite the protector of all his brothers Slavic, Ruarc, Einar, Falon, and Murgul even though Bikar upset them with his quest for knowledge.
This story picks up after Falon left and snuck aboard the ship leaving with Commander DaR’s sons. Falon could not leave his mate Emmie. This race of people called the Ruks will die without their mates. Bikar’s mate is Bambi but she has been abused and traumatized by her own father. Scars litter Bambi’s body and she only wears long sleeves. Bambi’s best friend is Heather Feather who is the best wing woman ever. Bambi is scared of men in general due to her upbringing in that cult with her father. Bikar is trying everything plus some to woo Bambi to be his mate.
This is a feel good and struggle romance between a challenging human female and an alien male. There are ample adult fun times, a happy ending, plus baby notifications. ReI Read On!
August 8, 2026
After following Slavic, Einar, Ruarc, and Murgul's journeys to their own happily-ever-afters, I was excited for Bikar to finally get his turn! I really enjoyed the brotherhood between them, even when they drive each other crazy. Bambi's traumatic upbringing has left her guarded, and I loved Bikar's patience as he woos her; he never pushes, always giving her the space and time she needs. Bikar's fierce devotion to her healing (not just to winning her over) was heartwarming. A fantastic and emotional end to the Brigands of Ruk.
August 25, 2026
Absolutely FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC
This story was my favorite out of all of them. Finally everyone is together and happy after being experimented on and abused. Each has gone through horrible things, but finally found a wonderful planet that they could make a family on. Thanks again Jewel, I truly enjoyed reading this series and look forward to reading more written by you.
This story was my favorite out of all of them. Finally everyone is together and happy after being experimented on and abused. Each has gone through horrible things, but finally found a wonderful planet that they could make a family on. Thanks again Jewel, I truly enjoyed reading this series and look forward to reading more written by you.
August 8, 2026
Hated for it to end
Endings are always hard and hard fought. Bikar and Bambi were the perfect ending. Loved the prologue with Martuk. That truly made this one of the best series. Thank you for the adventure. Now I want more!! 😊
Endings are always hard and hard fought. Bikar and Bambi were the perfect ending. Loved the prologue with Martuk. That truly made this one of the best series. Thank you for the adventure. Now I want more!! 😊
August 8, 2026
Bikar:Brigands of Ruk
I gave this book 5 stars amazing book All of the books in the series was so good But I was a little disappointed because you didn't have a picture of Bambi in there . I love all of your illustrations Thank you so much.
I gave this book 5 stars amazing book All of the books in the series was so good But I was a little disappointed because you didn't have a picture of Bambi in there . I love all of your illustrations Thank you so much.
September 21, 2026
Good read
Bambi is as scared as her name implies of males!
Bikar is her mate. His " wooing" of her I'd so darn cute. The ending brings the family together which is wonderful! Enjoy
Bambi is as scared as her name implies of males!
Bikar is her mate. His " wooing" of her I'd so darn cute. The ending brings the family together which is wonderful! Enjoy
September 5, 2026
Bambi and Bikar.
A good ending to the series. Probably my second favorite book out of the six. I like that he focuses on learning what makes her happy and they are cute together.
A good ending to the series. Probably my second favorite book out of the six. I like that he focuses on learning what makes her happy and they are cute together.
August 5, 2026
OMG ya’ll…I have “patiently” waited for this final book, and it definitely did not disappoint. This is Bikar’s book, he already knows who his mate is, but since Bambi is kind of skittish he is giving her time. Add in the fact that he pissed off his brothers might be a little something too…he’s been kinda busy getting his booty kicked. I know he made a few mistakes throughout the series, but luckily he did because he ended up getting some friends in high places, which definitely came in handy in a huge way in this book. And I mean that in a survival kinda way. This book was pretty fast paced, with quite a few wtf moments. And Bikar was just the sweetest, patient and thoughtful mate. I am sad it’s over, but loved the epilogue and seeing everyone's HEA’s.
July 31, 2026
a great ending to the series.
Bikar and Bambi are heartwarming, heartbreaking, and cute as all get out. The journey they go on for their mating is amusing with Heather for comic relief. A superb job.
Bikar and Bambi are heartwarming, heartbreaking, and cute as all get out. The journey they go on for their mating is amusing with Heather for comic relief. A superb job.
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