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Ice Planet Barbarians #5
Barbarian's Prize
The next novel in the international publishing phenomenon the Ice Planet Barbarians series, now in a special print edition with a bonus original novella!
Tiffany doesn't care about all the attention she's getting from the alien men, but there is one particular hunter she can see herself with--if only she can find a way to move forward from the past. . . .
It's hard being the most popular girl on the ice planet. The alien men are falling all over themselves to impress me in the hopes that I'll take them to my furs. But they don't know my secrets. And they don't realize that behind my smile, I just wish they'd take their courting presents and their competitions for my affection and go away. I want to be left alone. But on a planet where women are a scarcity, that won't be happening.
If I had to choose a mate . . . it'd be someone with a gorgeous blue body, big horns, and the most intense gaze ever. Someone who knows the truth of what happened to me and why I don't like attention. Patient, handsome Salukh knows my secrets. He knows why I have nightmares and why I don't trust anyone. He's willing to let me "experiment" with him. I can use him. Take what I need from him to work through my trauma. He's been a good friend and the best shoulder to cry on.
There's one small problem.
When it comes to us, he doesn't just want to be my friend. He wants to be my forever. And day by day, he's getting harder to resist. . . .
Tiffany doesn't care about all the attention she's getting from the alien men, but there is one particular hunter she can see herself with--if only she can find a way to move forward from the past. . . .
It's hard being the most popular girl on the ice planet. The alien men are falling all over themselves to impress me in the hopes that I'll take them to my furs. But they don't know my secrets. And they don't realize that behind my smile, I just wish they'd take their courting presents and their competitions for my affection and go away. I want to be left alone. But on a planet where women are a scarcity, that won't be happening.
If I had to choose a mate . . . it'd be someone with a gorgeous blue body, big horns, and the most intense gaze ever. Someone who knows the truth of what happened to me and why I don't like attention. Patient, handsome Salukh knows my secrets. He knows why I have nightmares and why I don't trust anyone. He's willing to let me "experiment" with him. I can use him. Take what I need from him to work through my trauma. He's been a good friend and the best shoulder to cry on.
There's one small problem.
When it comes to us, he doesn't just want to be my friend. He wants to be my forever. And day by day, he's getting harder to resist. . . .
304 pages, Paperback
First published February 5, 2016
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Ruby Dixon
161 books19.7k followersRuby Dixon is an author of Science Fiction Romance. She likes fated mates, baby-filled epilogues, and cinnamon roll heroes. She also likes to write biographies of herself in the third person, because it feels more important that way.
Ruby also loves coffee and dirty books and will probably be a cat lady at some point. :)
Ruby also loves coffee and dirty books and will probably be a cat lady at some point. :)
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March 29, 2025
Read this in a day! Yeah I gave it 4 stars leave me alone! I love Salukh
July 27, 2022
3.75 Stars
I really liked this one, especially H-Alien. Yes, I am calling the lead H in this one Alien-H.
Because I refuse to go and check the spelling on all these names because, well, LAZY.
But anySululksomethingorother, I really liked this one. And while I actually did like Tiffany, I didn't like how she handed the whole "competition" thing.
I actually felt bad for all of those poor, horny yahoos.
They just wanna get some.
Now, I get that Tiffany had been through some ish - and verra legit ish, mind you - but when it comes to my smut alien barbarian books?
I don't want to hear "I'm scared of being touched, because TRAUMA."
I wanna hear:
I know, I know.
So callous, so slutty, so shallow, so...
GUILTY.
AS.
CHARGED.
Not only that, but I found myself trying to push Tiffany and her Alien-H off the page so I could see what was going on with Josie - and I coudn't STAND Josie in the previous books.
But her and Haeden's (see I like him enough to remember his name) little side hate-mance really got to me over the course of the previous books. And after reading about all of the things that have happened to Josie and how she still has a happy mood and hope for something better? I'm rooting for her and can't wait to read her book.
I really liked this one, especially H-Alien. Yes, I am calling the lead H in this one Alien-H.
Because I refuse to go and check the spelling on all these names because, well, LAZY.
But anySululksomethingorother, I really liked this one. And while I actually did like Tiffany, I didn't like how she handed the whole "competition" thing.
I actually felt bad for all of those poor, horny yahoos.
They just wanna get some.
Now, I get that Tiffany had been through some ish - and verra legit ish, mind you - but when it comes to my smut alien barbarian books?
I don't want to hear "I'm scared of being touched, because TRAUMA."
I wanna hear:
I know, I know.
So callous, so slutty, so shallow, so...
GUILTY.
AS.
CHARGED.
Not only that, but I found myself trying to push Tiffany and her Alien-H off the page so I could see what was going on with Josie - and I coudn't STAND Josie in the previous books.
But her and Haeden's (see I like him enough to remember his name) little side hate-mance really got to me over the course of the previous books. And after reading about all of the things that have happened to Josie and how she still has a happy mood and hope for something better? I'm rooting for her and can't wait to read her book.
January 10, 2020
This was fine but I think it is finally time to admit that between the KU readathon and smutathon, I am reeeeaaal burned out on smutty romances. I need a break 😅
March 20, 2017
Tiffany may look that she is a girl who likes torturing our super-sweet, super-needy blue barbarians who keep bringing her food and gifts, but deep down she is a damaged girl who just wants to be left alone. After being brutally raped by the aliens who stole her, she is just scared of all the males.
Her best friend, Josie, decides to help her. So Josie sets up a few made-up courting games for the males who are interesting in Tiffany. Whoever wins, he can accompany Tiffany to the Elder’s Cave. Thus, males leave Tiffany alone and they concentrate on the games for many days.
I did not really like this part of the book and I almost did not like the story because of the stupid games!
Salukh knew that Tiffany is his mate since they have first met, but he does not want to scare her. So he is trying to just be her friend for the time being until his stupid khui decides to cooperate and it resonates to her. As a result he does not participate to the courting games.
Actually, the weird conversations Salukh has with his khui from time from time were bringing tears in my eyes from laughter:
There is our mate, I tell it. See how lovely she is? How fragile? I need to resonate for her. I need to claim her, to protect her.
Tee-fah-nee is mine.
Resonate.
Resonate.
Resonate so I may claim her.
But my khui is silent, the traitor, as I walk up to her.
Salukh and Tiffany have a long way to go to find happiness together. I loved the fact that the resonating took so much time to start. I loved the way Salukh looks after Tiffany and how he persuades her that she belongs with him – even before the khui starts singing.
Salukh .... I think I have just discovered my new favorite alien…
Her best friend, Josie, decides to help her. So Josie sets up a few made-up courting games for the males who are interesting in Tiffany. Whoever wins, he can accompany Tiffany to the Elder’s Cave. Thus, males leave Tiffany alone and they concentrate on the games for many days.
I did not really like this part of the book and I almost did not like the story because of the stupid games!
Salukh knew that Tiffany is his mate since they have first met, but he does not want to scare her. So he is trying to just be her friend for the time being until his stupid khui decides to cooperate and it resonates to her. As a result he does not participate to the courting games.
Actually, the weird conversations Salukh has with his khui from time from time were bringing tears in my eyes from laughter:
There is our mate, I tell it. See how lovely she is? How fragile? I need to resonate for her. I need to claim her, to protect her.
Tee-fah-nee is mine.
Resonate.
Resonate.
Resonate so I may claim her.
But my khui is silent, the traitor, as I walk up to her.
Salukh and Tiffany have a long way to go to find happiness together. I loved the fact that the resonating took so much time to start. I loved the way Salukh looks after Tiffany and how he persuades her that she belongs with him – even before the khui starts singing.
Salukh .... I think I have just discovered my new favorite alien…
August 1, 2022
5 Tiffany and Salukh Stars
May Have Mild Spoilers
I just love this series so much. 6 Books in and I can't get enough of these big delicious blue Aliens. Barbarian's Prize was Salukh, who was pretty unknown and hard working Tiffany's story. Tiffany was so popular, and seemed to take easy to the skills needed for life on not-hoth, so it was a shock to learn she was fighting her own demons.
Salukh was so sweet. I loved that he seen and loved Tiffany because of her and not just because she could have babies. He was supportive, understanding, and protective. He befriended her and gave her the space and care she needed to deal with her past. He never rushed her or made her feel bad for her fears. He was the perfect mate. Tiffany was so strong. I learned things about her and her past that just broke my heart. I loved that instead of falling apart she learned the skills she needed to live and worked hard to make life better. Tiffany was very smart and determined. She was an independent and private person, but she had deep friendships with Josie and Salukh.
I thought Salukh and Tiffany were adorable together. There was such a strong connection between them. On the other hand I was really annoyed with the other males that wanted to court Tiffany. They didn't really like her just the idea of a mate and it bugged me. I also didn't like the way Tiffany handled the whole "competition" thing either. I loved Josie in this book. I have always liked her, but in this one I really felt for her. Everyone acted like she was annoying, the guys don't seem to want her, and her past life sucked. I want her to have a great HEA. Haeden was much harder to read. I think he liked Josie but he was so rude it's hard to tell. I can't wait for the next book to see how Haeden and Josie do together.
May Have Mild Spoilers
I just love this series so much. 6 Books in and I can't get enough of these big delicious blue Aliens. Barbarian's Prize was Salukh, who was pretty unknown and hard working Tiffany's story. Tiffany was so popular, and seemed to take easy to the skills needed for life on not-hoth, so it was a shock to learn she was fighting her own demons.
Salukh was so sweet. I loved that he seen and loved Tiffany because of her and not just because she could have babies. He was supportive, understanding, and protective. He befriended her and gave her the space and care she needed to deal with her past. He never rushed her or made her feel bad for her fears. He was the perfect mate. Tiffany was so strong. I learned things about her and her past that just broke my heart. I loved that instead of falling apart she learned the skills she needed to live and worked hard to make life better. Tiffany was very smart and determined. She was an independent and private person, but she had deep friendships with Josie and Salukh.
I thought Salukh and Tiffany were adorable together. There was such a strong connection between them. On the other hand I was really annoyed with the other males that wanted to court Tiffany. They didn't really like her just the idea of a mate and it bugged me. I also didn't like the way Tiffany handled the whole "competition" thing either. I loved Josie in this book. I have always liked her, but in this one I really felt for her. Everyone acted like she was annoying, the guys don't seem to want her, and her past life sucked. I want her to have a great HEA. Haeden was much harder to read. I think he liked Josie but he was so rude it's hard to tell. I can't wait for the next book to see how Haeden and Josie do together.
February 19, 2024
One of my favourites in the series so far.
Why are these aliens so adorable? I want one. 🥲
Trigger warnings for sexual assault.
Why are these aliens so adorable? I want one. 🥲
Trigger warnings for sexual assault.
August 30, 2018
I just love these. Once I'm a while I just need a grumpy blue alien with thick, ridged... Horns 😂
February 17, 2016
Although I admit that I've never read any other alien-smut, and probably never will, this series is so fun! I love those big blue guys! They are absolutely charming!
bring on the blue boys!
So, in this one, we get Tiffany and Salukh. Tiffany was assaulted by the kidnapping aliens and is totally not on board with her Cootie picking out a mate for her. She's afraid of men and doesn't want one touching her. Unfortunately, for her, her standoffishness is actually making even more big blue aliens wanting to be her main man. Main-alien. Whatever... They are falling all over themselves to get her attention and make her happy.
But, Salukh is smarter. He becomes her good friend and slowly wins her over. He is a sweetie pie!
Not Hoth is filled with awesomeness
He even gets her a baby animal to take care of as a pet. It is ponyish and is named Chompy because he bites everyone. He also eats their shoes and anything else he gets hold of. Sounds like my Chocolate Lab. Every once in a while she will barf up a sock. Why in the world is she eating socks, you may ask? She eats everything. I dropped a puzzle piece and she ate it so quick there was no time to rescue it. Along with water bottle lids, straws, napkins... anything that lands on the floor. She totally doesn't obey the "5 second rule". ... I think she's half goat or something. Anyway, she's probably related to Chompy somehow.
Dammit Chompy! You ruined Christmas again!
Although a lot of people found Tiffany annoying, I didn't mind her. I thought she was justified in her fears and she really tried to get over it. Salukh was really awesome in how he handled her fears. These blue aliens are the perfect men. Aliens. Whatever...
I also really started liking Josie in this book. I can't wait for her story next.
bring on the blue boys!
So, in this one, we get Tiffany and Salukh. Tiffany was assaulted by the kidnapping aliens and is totally not on board with her Cootie picking out a mate for her. She's afraid of men and doesn't want one touching her. Unfortunately, for her, her standoffishness is actually making even more big blue aliens wanting to be her main man. Main-alien. Whatever... They are falling all over themselves to get her attention and make her happy.
But, Salukh is smarter. He becomes her good friend and slowly wins her over. He is a sweetie pie!
Not Hoth is filled with awesomeness
He even gets her a baby animal to take care of as a pet. It is ponyish and is named Chompy because he bites everyone. He also eats their shoes and anything else he gets hold of. Sounds like my Chocolate Lab. Every once in a while she will barf up a sock. Why in the world is she eating socks, you may ask? She eats everything. I dropped a puzzle piece and she ate it so quick there was no time to rescue it. Along with water bottle lids, straws, napkins... anything that lands on the floor. She totally doesn't obey the "5 second rule". ... I think she's half goat or something. Anyway, she's probably related to Chompy somehow.
Dammit Chompy! You ruined Christmas again!
Although a lot of people found Tiffany annoying, I didn't mind her. I thought she was justified in her fears and she really tried to get over it. Salukh was really awesome in how he handled her fears. These blue aliens are the perfect men. Aliens. Whatever...
I also really started liking Josie in this book. I can't wait for her story next.
February 28, 2023
This here is everything i want and more! Me and mr innocent dirty mouth virgin submissive blue man get along so good.
Definitely one of the most highlighted book so far in the series, Salukh is definitely on the top 5 list!(14 books to go i guess?)
Miss Ruby just gets me, this genre of men is made for me.
I am addicted to this universe, writing style and characters. I will be fighting anyone saying anything against my blue men because as the smut is serving, each book has amazing different tropes and the plot is there and it’s fun.
This one actually discussed a very sensitive topic (pstd,rape) this one healed me! So i am coming after anyone who makes fun of these books!
Definitely one of the most highlighted book so far in the series, Salukh is definitely on the top 5 list!(14 books to go i guess?)
Miss Ruby just gets me, this genre of men is made for me.
I am addicted to this universe, writing style and characters. I will be fighting anyone saying anything against my blue men because as the smut is serving, each book has amazing different tropes and the plot is there and it’s fun.
This one actually discussed a very sensitive topic (pstd,rape) this one healed me! So i am coming after anyone who makes fun of these books!
February 7, 2016
4.25 Stars
Mainly for Salukh! He was amazing! Tiffanny was getting a it on my nerves.
Review to come...
Mainly for Salukh! He was amazing! Tiffanny was getting a it on my nerves.
Review to come...
February 16, 2016
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!
I swear, these stories get better and better with each installment.
It's no secret that my most beloved blue alien of all time is Raahosh - if you did not know it, Raahosh is MINE - And this story very nearly knocked my beloved Raahosh off the top spot! Very nearly! Oh who am I kidding, I want them all, but I'm trying not to be greedy here.
Our big blue alien hero in this installment is Salukh. He's a sweetheart and he has a heart of gold. He has elements of all the other aliens that have come before him. He's basically my big blue alien wet dream come to life.
He has the patience of Aehako, the tonguing obsession of Vektal, the possessiveness of Rukh, the confidence of Ereven and the amazing tactile tendencies of Raahosh. And the cherry on top?
*swoon*
Tiffany was our leading lady in this. She was a little annoying with all her I don't want to make anyone upset so I make problems for myself, oh noes, so much drama-llama. She was constantly worrying about things that were beyond her control and it was a bit grating that it went on for so long. I understand that she was dealing with past trauma but I did find her a little annoying.
Be aware that the magical healing peen is at work in this book. But I'm allowing it, because I love this series and everything about it.
The sexytimes in this. PHWOAR. Very imaginative and I feel like the whole thing was a little bit dirtier than the last few, but that's totally fine by me. The raahoshing scene in this was out of this world. MORE RAAHOSHING PLEASE.
I read this in a single sitting. Why do I always do this to myself? I wait months and months for the next one to be released and then I demolish it too fast. I can't wait for the next one to come out! I need Josie and Haeden's story like yesterday, please!
I love you Not-Hoth. I LOVE YOU RUBY DIXON.
4 shall-I-possess-you-now Stars
Thanks for the alien lurve buddy read you wonderful Abtastic Ab Loving Geishas!
I swear, these stories get better and better with each installment.
It's no secret that my most beloved blue alien of all time is Raahosh - if you did not know it, Raahosh is MINE - And this story very nearly knocked my beloved Raahosh off the top spot! Very nearly! Oh who am I kidding, I want them all, but I'm trying not to be greedy here.
Our big blue alien hero in this installment is Salukh. He's a sweetheart and he has a heart of gold. He has elements of all the other aliens that have come before him. He's basically my big blue alien wet dream come to life.
He has the patience of Aehako, the tonguing obsession of Vektal, the possessiveness of Rukh, the confidence of Ereven and the amazing tactile tendencies of Raahosh. And the cherry on top?
*swoon*
Tiffany was our leading lady in this. She was a little annoying with all her I don't want to make anyone upset so I make problems for myself, oh noes, so much drama-llama. She was constantly worrying about things that were beyond her control and it was a bit grating that it went on for so long. I understand that she was dealing with past trauma but I did find her a little annoying.
Be aware that the magical healing peen is at work in this book. But I'm allowing it, because I love this series and everything about it.
The sexytimes in this. PHWOAR. Very imaginative and I feel like the whole thing was a little bit dirtier than the last few, but that's totally fine by me. The raahoshing scene in this was out of this world. MORE RAAHOSHING PLEASE.
I read this in a single sitting. Why do I always do this to myself? I wait months and months for the next one to be released and then I demolish it too fast. I can't wait for the next one to come out! I need Josie and Haeden's story like yesterday, please!
I love you Not-Hoth. I LOVE YOU RUBY DIXON.
4 shall-I-possess-you-now Stars
Thanks for the alien lurve buddy read you wonderful Abtastic Ab Loving Geishas!
July 4, 2022
A Patient Hero!
The following ratings are out of 5:
Narration: 🎙🎙🎙🎙
Romance: 💚🖤💙💜❤️
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📕📗📙📘📔
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌏
Character development: 😌😎🙃😮
The heroine: Tiffany - she has PTSD from what happened to her on the alien spaceship before it crashed and killed all the aliens. In her nightmares she wakes up in a cage filled with dirty human females and gets taken out by an alien and taken to another room where terrible things were done to her. She lives in terror of resonance because of what happened to her. Though Tiffany is one of the most popular females and she is a hard worker.
The Hero(es): Salukh - he knows from the start that Tiffany is for him. She has four other Sa-Qhui males fighting for her affections, but he knows that even though resonance hasn’t hit for him, that Tiffany is his mate and Resonance will eventually catch up to what he knows.
The Story: Tiffany is afraid that she might eventually resonate with one of the males that is constantly coming up to her. She fears when that happens, she might be forced against her will like she was on the alien spaceship. The four guys start to really get on her nerves the way they constantly come up to her with offerings and gifts from their hunting trips, much more than she can use.
Tiffany feels differently about Salukh since he hangs back and doesn’t constantly bother her. He watches her and spends time with her when she is in the right mood. He talks to her and learns about her while the others just want something from her. She feels that Salukh is her friend and asks him to help her overcome her fears.
The book is told in dual points of view and using dual narration. Mason Lloyd and Hollie Jackson do the narration and do a great job as usual. I love how Mason does the stilted speech for the males. It sounds like they are just getting used to speaking English so it sounds more authentic.
The story is a good one and there is lots of romance in this one. Since Salukh is helping Tiffany learn to accept kisses and touches again, there is a ton of foreplay and steam in this book. The story is good, I liked the trip they take and how their story evolves.
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The following ratings are out of 5:
Narration: 🎙🎙🎙🎙
Romance: 💚🖤💙💜❤️
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📕📗📙📘📔
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌏
Character development: 😌😎🙃😮
The heroine: Tiffany - she has PTSD from what happened to her on the alien spaceship before it crashed and killed all the aliens. In her nightmares she wakes up in a cage filled with dirty human females and gets taken out by an alien and taken to another room where terrible things were done to her. She lives in terror of resonance because of what happened to her. Though Tiffany is one of the most popular females and she is a hard worker.
The Hero(es): Salukh - he knows from the start that Tiffany is for him. She has four other Sa-Qhui males fighting for her affections, but he knows that even though resonance hasn’t hit for him, that Tiffany is his mate and Resonance will eventually catch up to what he knows.
The Story: Tiffany is afraid that she might eventually resonate with one of the males that is constantly coming up to her. She fears when that happens, she might be forced against her will like she was on the alien spaceship. The four guys start to really get on her nerves the way they constantly come up to her with offerings and gifts from their hunting trips, much more than she can use.
Tiffany feels differently about Salukh since he hangs back and doesn’t constantly bother her. He watches her and spends time with her when she is in the right mood. He talks to her and learns about her while the others just want something from her. She feels that Salukh is her friend and asks him to help her overcome her fears.
The book is told in dual points of view and using dual narration. Mason Lloyd and Hollie Jackson do the narration and do a great job as usual. I love how Mason does the stilted speech for the males. It sounds like they are just getting used to speaking English so it sounds more authentic.
The story is a good one and there is lots of romance in this one. Since Salukh is helping Tiffany learn to accept kisses and touches again, there is a ton of foreplay and steam in this book. The story is good, I liked the trip they take and how their story evolves.
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February 18, 2016
(3.5 stars, rounded down to 3.)
After reading Barbarian's Prize again, I decided to downgrade from 4 stars to 3. Why? I'll tell you later.
First, let's talk about what worked for me, and all I have to say to that is one thing: Salukh . He was so freaking dreamy. Think of all the positive traits you'd ever want in a partner, and he has them all. He also has a hot, muscular bod, with a matching impressive, ginormous—
*cough*
Sorry, where was I? Oh, yeah. Salukh was everything you'd ever want in a hero.
Which brings me to what didn't work for me: Tiffany . She wasn't as well-written as the other gals in the series, and I absolutely hated how inconsistent she was throughout the book. She came off as extremely weak in some parts, and totally adventurous or strong in others. I get that is a difficult topic to handle, but I've read enough books to know that it can be executed well, without the heroine coming off as annoyingly wishy-washy. What really put me off was how quickly she decided to , especially with the amount of time dedicated to her earlier on in the book.
Oh, well. This may not be my favourite, but it was still a great read. Definitely highly recommended for all you alien lovers out there.
AND NOW WE WAIT FOR JOSIE'S STORY.
FUCK, AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO IS SUPER SHIPPING JOSIE AND HAEDEN? LIKE, I REALLY FANGIRLED WHEN THEY RESONATED. HOLY HELL. I think Josie and Haeden's story is the Not-Hoth version of Pride and Prejudice. I ABSOLUTELY CANNOT FUCKING WAIT.
After reading Barbarian's Prize again, I decided to downgrade from 4 stars to 3. Why? I'll tell you later.
First, let's talk about what worked for me, and all I have to say to that is one thing: Salukh . He was so freaking dreamy. Think of all the positive traits you'd ever want in a partner, and he has them all. He also has a hot, muscular bod, with a matching impressive, ginormous—
*cough*
Sorry, where was I? Oh, yeah. Salukh was everything you'd ever want in a hero.
Which brings me to what didn't work for me: Tiffany . She wasn't as well-written as the other gals in the series, and I absolutely hated how inconsistent she was throughout the book. She came off as extremely weak in some parts, and totally adventurous or strong in others. I get that is a difficult topic to handle, but I've read enough books to know that it can be executed well, without the heroine coming off as annoyingly wishy-washy. What really put me off was how quickly she decided to , especially with the amount of time dedicated to her earlier on in the book.
Oh, well. This may not be my favourite, but it was still a great read. Definitely highly recommended for all you alien lovers out there.
AND NOW WE WAIT FOR JOSIE'S STORY.
FUCK, AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO IS SUPER SHIPPING JOSIE AND HAEDEN? LIKE, I REALLY FANGIRLED WHEN THEY RESONATED. HOLY HELL. I think Josie and Haeden's story is the Not-Hoth version of Pride and Prejudice. I ABSOLUTELY CANNOT FUCKING WAIT.
February 18, 2016
3.5/5
I couldn't help myself comparing this book with Barbarian Mine. For the fact that when I finished Barbarian Mine, I felt like the flowers were blooming in my heart. I was very happy so I had high expectations for this one. I eagerly jumped into Barbarian's Prize in hopes that it would brighten up my day, too. But it turned out a little bit different from what I thought it would be.
The story started off somewhat slow. But as soon as I started to get bored, oh my, Salukh’s dirty-talking and masturbation set me on fire! And then I had been blinded by hispackage sweetness. But why, oh why! Why did Tiffany have to destroy my happiness? I was fed up with her attitude. She didn’t want anyone to get angry with her and didn’t want to hurt others’ feelings…except Salukh?! A man, no, an alien who was always good to her? Gah!
Can I pretend Tiffany never existed (in this book)? Of course, I know what horror she had been through. And I know it was terrible. But come on, she was just ‘TOO MUCH’! Her overly weakness and cowardice totally annoyed the hell out of me. I didn’t even understand what Salukh saw in her!
Well, let’s forget about Tee-fah-nee and just talk about Salukh. He’s everything I can dream of as a hero. He’s so sweet, patient, caring, thoughtful, confident, possessive, and protective. This big blue virgin alien is so precious. Hands down, he’s the winner!
To be clear, I loved everything about this book, except Tiffany.
I loved Salukh.
I loved the wonderful friendship between these human women.
I loved Josie. She’s brave, optimistic, and most of all, she’s a very good friend. Something between her and Haeden was very interesting. I’m dying to know what will happen next to them!
However, it bothered me a lot about the fact that Tiffany was so terrified by the thought of having sex, not to mention men’s touch. But just when she realized that it was time to move on with her life, her problem was suddenly gone. Too easily like that?! She even jumped into bed with Salukh and had mind-blowing sex without any flashback? Hmm…
By the way, this was another one of my fun reads. I enjoyed the story for the most part.
Can hardly wait for the next book!
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**BR with my lovely friends at Abtastic Ab Loving Geishas.
I couldn't help myself comparing this book with Barbarian Mine. For the fact that when I finished Barbarian Mine, I felt like the flowers were blooming in my heart. I was very happy so I had high expectations for this one. I eagerly jumped into Barbarian's Prize in hopes that it would brighten up my day, too. But it turned out a little bit different from what I thought it would be.
The story started off somewhat slow. But as soon as I started to get bored, oh my, Salukh’s dirty-talking and masturbation set me on fire! And then I had been blinded by his
Can I pretend Tiffany never existed (in this book)? Of course, I know what horror she had been through. And I know it was terrible. But come on, she was just ‘TOO MUCH’! Her overly weakness and cowardice totally annoyed the hell out of me. I didn’t even understand what Salukh saw in her!
Well, let’s forget about Tee-fah-nee and just talk about Salukh. He’s everything I can dream of as a hero. He’s so sweet, patient, caring, thoughtful, confident, possessive, and protective. This big blue virgin alien is so precious. Hands down, he’s the winner!
To be clear, I loved everything about this book, except Tiffany.
I loved Salukh.
I loved the wonderful friendship between these human women.
I loved Josie. She’s brave, optimistic, and most of all, she’s a very good friend. Something between her and Haeden was very interesting. I’m dying to know what will happen next to them!
However, it bothered me a lot about the fact that Tiffany was so terrified by the thought of having sex, not to mention men’s touch. But just when she realized that it was time to move on with her life, her problem was suddenly gone. Too easily like that?! She even jumped into bed with Salukh and had mind-blowing sex without any flashback? Hmm…
By the way, this was another one of my fun reads. I enjoyed the story for the most part.
Can hardly wait for the next book!
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**BR with my lovely friends at Abtastic Ab Loving Geishas.
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October 12, 2021this one is my favorite so far, i do like josie and i can’t wait to read her romance i just don’t understand why we got josie chapters at the end especially since i’ve started josie’s book and the exact same chapters are in her book??
April 13, 2020
Black girls always win, Tiffany really secured the sexiest blue alien on Not-Hoth. Absolutely have to stan.
cw: discussion of past rape, semi-explicit flashbacks to the traumatic events
cw: discussion of past rape, semi-explicit flashbacks to the traumatic events
February 22, 2016
How we all feel about a Ruby Dixon Not-Hoth book....
How I felt about this book...
I didn't feel the alien love connection this time around with the book. Maybe it was me, maybe my hormonal chocolate levels were down (even though I was eating chocolate while I read this), but it just didn't rock my Not-Hoth blue alien love meter.
It's probably due to Tiffany and her annoying suitors. She's basically the only single & eligible vagina left on the planet, minus Josie, but no one seems to bother her. That was annoying, too, Josie being left out of the vying for attention game. Tiffany is super super passive and scared of upsetting anyone, viewing her position with the sa-khui as tenuous, since she's not a mate and she's not a sa-khui. Due to her scared hen living in a den of foxes routine, she lets all those silly single sa-khui guys continue to vie for her attention, even though she has no intentions of accepting anyone, ever. Looking to help a friend out, Josie contrives to get Tiff's suitors away by staging a competition that will require them to do various tasks, win points, and the winner gets to escort Tiff to the elder's cave. What a lame prize. This whole plot device was annoying as hell. I wanted to slap Tiff and all the men with a dead and decomposing fish, they should be out getting food so they don't have to go all Donner Party on each other, but instead, they're acting the fool for a woman who doesn't want them.
The only male Tiffany is semi comfortable around is Salukh, who is way in love with her and believes her to be his mate, even if they haven't resonated for each other yet. He's confident it'll happen in time and he has to get T used to him. He's helpful and kind to her, always. He's the best part of the book. Their relationship is mainly this for a long time:
But then, TROPE TIME AGAIN, Tiffany asks Salukh, her only male friend, to help her, sexually. There's a reason for her behavior and attitude, another trope, and completely understandable, but I think I might've preferred her as a raving bitch than a complacent doormat.
The finale game of the competition was so annoying. I wish the book had completely omitted the competition. Luckily, the whole winner escorting them part was short. As we all knew would happen, Tiffany and Salukh eventually get together and bang it out. All is happy on Not Hoth again, their cooties are purring, babies are being made, everyone is happen, it's snowing, the end.
Buddy Read with the Abtastic Ab Loving Geishas. It's all in the name of science
How I felt about this book...
I didn't feel the alien love connection this time around with the book. Maybe it was me, maybe my hormonal chocolate levels were down (even though I was eating chocolate while I read this), but it just didn't rock my Not-Hoth blue alien love meter.
It's probably due to Tiffany and her annoying suitors. She's basically the only single & eligible vagina left on the planet, minus Josie, but no one seems to bother her. That was annoying, too, Josie being left out of the vying for attention game. Tiffany is super super passive and scared of upsetting anyone, viewing her position with the sa-khui as tenuous, since she's not a mate and she's not a sa-khui. Due to her scared hen living in a den of foxes routine, she lets all those silly single sa-khui guys continue to vie for her attention, even though she has no intentions of accepting anyone, ever. Looking to help a friend out, Josie contrives to get Tiff's suitors away by staging a competition that will require them to do various tasks, win points, and the winner gets to escort Tiff to the elder's cave. What a lame prize. This whole plot device was annoying as hell. I wanted to slap Tiff and all the men with a dead and decomposing fish, they should be out getting food so they don't have to go all Donner Party on each other, but instead, they're acting the fool for a woman who doesn't want them.
The only male Tiffany is semi comfortable around is Salukh, who is way in love with her and believes her to be his mate, even if they haven't resonated for each other yet. He's confident it'll happen in time and he has to get T used to him. He's helpful and kind to her, always. He's the best part of the book. Their relationship is mainly this for a long time:
But then, TROPE TIME AGAIN, Tiffany asks Salukh, her only male friend, to help her, sexually. There's a reason for her behavior and attitude, another trope, and completely understandable, but I think I might've preferred her as a raving bitch than a complacent doormat.
The finale game of the competition was so annoying. I wish the book had completely omitted the competition. Luckily, the whole winner escorting them part was short. As we all knew would happen, Tiffany and Salukh eventually get together and bang it out. All is happy on Not Hoth again, their cooties are purring, babies are being made, everyone is happen, it's snowing, the end.
Buddy Read with the Abtastic Ab Loving Geishas. It's all in the name of science
December 3, 2022
These guys are so sweet!
And 🔥🔥🔥 too. Those girls could've done a lot worse. Jackpot, ladies.👌😉😆
And 🔥🔥🔥 too. Those girls could've done a lot worse. Jackpot, ladies.👌😉😆
February 23, 2016
I'm Aileene. And this is my guilty pleasure.
I, also, for the benefit of others who have no idea what ridges are, put the very definition of it at the end of this review.
Do not scroll down! Read the review first.
Alrighty then, on to the review.
Barbarian Prize is the fifth book of Ruby Dixon's Ice Planet Barbarian's series where Tiffany and Salukh were featured this time.
Tiffany, one of the rescued female human who was She was described as the most popular and beautiful single woman in Not-Hoth and because of that, sa-khui males flock to her to win her (hard to earn) affection. She never basked in to all these attentions but rather cringed away.
Salukh our blue alien who was harbouring a secret crush on Tiffany since the beginning. Who saw her beauty and the ugly scars she tried to hide.
Together they created a hard to put down book and I have to give it to our very confident and persistent Salukh as he was always there for her, helped her face her fears and put the horrors of her past behind her.
I gotta say, this premise is one that has been done before. However, there are just enough “things” to make this feel stand out from the others. And I have to say, it's the level of gentleness and caring we got from Salukh as we watched him winning Tiffany's trust whilst coaxing his khui to claim her at the same time. The coaxing part is definitely a winner for me. It has endeared me plentiful.
And of course, how could I forget, RIDGES! This book has abundance of RIDGES. Ms Dixon had indeed spoilt me rotten incorporating this (hard to find) enhancer on every second chapter of the book.
And for those reasons, I found myself enraptured with this book.
There are a few times I gave eyebrow raised due to irritation while reading. I couldn't understand why the other males sa-khui didn't pursue Josie. Josie who was equally single and more than willing to be mated. Did cranky Haeden stake his claim to this mouthy Urth female in secret and will later be revealed in the next sequel?
The author kinda dragged out the story too. The competition was unnecessary but still a welcome additional event nonetheless.
Also, I have to say that I almost took out my stone coated frying pan from my pantry to smack Tiffany at the back of her head because of her stupidity.
But as usual, all is well that ends well with Ms Dixon's blue aliens series.
Rating it 4.5home-is-where-the-heart-is Not-Hoth-is-where-the-ridges-are Stars
So, as mentioned above, Ridges interpretation.
R ibbed for maximum
I ntimacy
D uring sexy times with these
G enerously
E ndowed
S pecies
Now, tell me did you skip the review and scrolled right down to this bit?
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22 Feb 16
TOO MANY RIDGES...too--many--ridges...aaaaaa..
FULL REVIEW TO COME. THAT IS IF I MANAGED TO COME OUT OF THIS INTOXICATION.
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15 Feb 16
PLS LET THERE BE RIDGES.
LOTS AND LOTSA RIDGES.
Buddy read with my amazing Abs Geishas on 15 Feb 16
I, also, for the benefit of others who have no idea what ridges are, put the very definition of it at the end of this review.
Do not scroll down! Read the review first.
Alrighty then, on to the review.
Barbarian Prize is the fifth book of Ruby Dixon's Ice Planet Barbarian's series where Tiffany and Salukh were featured this time.
Tiffany, one of the rescued female human who was She was described as the most popular and beautiful single woman in Not-Hoth and because of that, sa-khui males flock to her to win her (hard to earn) affection. She never basked in to all these attentions but rather cringed away.
Salukh our blue alien who was harbouring a secret crush on Tiffany since the beginning. Who saw her beauty and the ugly scars she tried to hide.
Together they created a hard to put down book and I have to give it to our very confident and persistent Salukh as he was always there for her, helped her face her fears and put the horrors of her past behind her.
I gotta say, this premise is one that has been done before. However, there are just enough “things” to make this feel stand out from the others. And I have to say, it's the level of gentleness and caring we got from Salukh as we watched him winning Tiffany's trust whilst coaxing his khui to claim her at the same time. The coaxing part is definitely a winner for me. It has endeared me plentiful.
And of course, how could I forget, RIDGES! This book has abundance of RIDGES. Ms Dixon had indeed spoilt me rotten incorporating this (hard to find) enhancer on every second chapter of the book.
And for those reasons, I found myself enraptured with this book.
There are a few times I gave eyebrow raised due to irritation while reading. I couldn't understand why the other males sa-khui didn't pursue Josie. Josie who was equally single and more than willing to be mated. Did cranky Haeden stake his claim to this mouthy Urth female in secret and will later be revealed in the next sequel?
The author kinda dragged out the story too. The competition was unnecessary but still a welcome additional event nonetheless.
Also, I have to say that I almost took out my stone coated frying pan from my pantry to smack Tiffany at the back of her head because of her stupidity.
But as usual, all is well that ends well with Ms Dixon's blue aliens series.
Rating it 4.5
So, as mentioned above, Ridges interpretation.
R ibbed for maximum
I ntimacy
D uring sexy times with these
G enerously
E ndowed
S pecies
Now, tell me did you skip the review and scrolled right down to this bit?
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22 Feb 16
TOO MANY RIDGES...too--many--ridges...aaaaaa..
FULL REVIEW TO COME. THAT IS IF I MANAGED TO COME OUT OF THIS INTOXICATION.
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15 Feb 16
PLS LET THERE BE RIDGES.
LOTS AND LOTSA RIDGES.
Buddy read with my amazing Abs Geishas on 15 Feb 16
March 10, 2023
i never thought i would see the day that i give a IPB book a 5 star rating but here we are💀
tiffany and salukh were just the cutest and have officially become my favorite couple (sorry liz and raahosh) salukh was so understanding and patient with tiffany, letting her take control and move at her own pace
also the set up for josie’s book??? ohh i’m too excited😭
thank you Berkley for the arc of this new special edition!
tiffany and salukh were just the cutest and have officially become my favorite couple (sorry liz and raahosh) salukh was so understanding and patient with tiffany, letting her take control and move at her own pace
also the set up for josie’s book??? ohh i’m too excited😭
thank you Berkley for the arc of this new special edition!
June 14, 2018
This series is a lot of fun!!!
Totally enjoyed Tiffany and Saluki!! He was so perfect and patient with her!!
Totally enjoyed Tiffany and Saluki!! He was so perfect and patient with her!!
August 21, 2019
These books are just so easy and enjoyable to read.
Ruby Dixon you have a great imagination and I am very happy I get to read your stories.
Ruby Dixon you have a great imagination and I am very happy I get to read your stories.
September 15, 2025
This one was alright, Tiffany kept pissing me off, but I brought it up to 3 stars on account of Josie and Josie alone.
February 7, 2017
I felt so bad for Tiffany that she was suffering such horrible PTSD. If you haven't dealt with tragic assault or some sort of traumatic situation you might not understand how your brain will turn off certain emotions and heighten others and it's not a lot you can do about it. Salukh was absolute perfection when it comes to a hero. When dealing with resonation you kinda don't have a choice, but HE chose her , fell for her and LOVED her and the rest fell into play when the time was right. I simply couldn't stop reading this heartwarming romantic and sexy read.
oh Josie how will this play out ??
safety
lots of unwanted om drama.
oh Josie how will this play out ??
safety
lots of unwanted om drama.
April 30, 2022
Read it 2nd time and am still invested in Josie's story! 😅
This was an okay story. I was more interested in Josie's story than in Tiffany's.
So, this was almost like Kira's story except they are fighting their own demons. Their pairing is also similar. Kira and Tiffany, both are like Eeyore and their partners are like happy Tigger.
So I get another happy ending but as I said, I'm more interested in Josie's at this point.
This was an okay story. I was more interested in Josie's story than in Tiffany's.
So, this was almost like Kira's story except they are fighting their own demons. Their pairing is also similar. Kira and Tiffany, both are like Eeyore and their partners are like happy Tigger.
So I get another happy ending but as I said, I'm more interested in Josie's at this point.
April 28, 2023
I am flying through this series. Everything else has been put on hold, and someone needs to stop me 🥹
September 17, 2025
4.5 patiently-swooning stars
Gaaaahh… I love Salukh and how patient he is, especially considering how traumatized his TEE-FAH-NEE is 🥹🫶
The patience and sweetness this male has stolen the show 😭.
These males really put humans to shame… they’re all swoony and sweet to their mates 🥹🫶.
Tiffany is one of the last human females that hasn’t resonated, and she’s fine with it 🤷♀️.
The longer she doesn’t resonate, the better 😅. She doesn’t wanna have a mate, she doesn’t wanna have a kid, she just wants to be left alone 😅.
Buuuut… all these males are vying for her attention 😬 and she’s TIIIIIRED of it. In fact, she agrees to have Josie create a competition just to get them out of her hair.
In the meantime, Salukh has befriended her.
He knows she’s his mate. She just hasn’t realized it 😅.
Will Salukh win her heart before the other males attempt to?
What I loved:
—how protective Salukh is 🥹. When he finds out that Tiffany was forced by the aliens on the space ship, he does anything to make her feel at ease ❤️ and will go against anyone that threatens her peace 🫶
—how patient he is 🥹. Same as the protective bullet. He literally does everything at her own pace 😭 and he always checks in on her ❤️. Gaaaahh 🥹
—the art of kissing and cuddling 🫶 who knew it could be so sensual 😉🫠
—the 🔥. So. This is sloooow burn 😅. It makes sense because of everything Tiffany’s gone through ☹️. Their first kiss happens at almost 30% with a sprinkle of different bases until Tiffany’s ready at almost 90% 🔥. Salukh is all about learning what makes Tiffany tick, and… well 💦💦 lol
—comforting her 🫶. Stupid nightmares 😭
—the dirty mouth on Salukh 🥵 for a v, he sure likes to be vocal 🫠💦🔥
—using his face as a chair 😉🔥
—he gets her a pet 🥹. Seriously? Ugh 🫶
—carrying Tiffany ❤️ who needs feet (or messed up ankles 🤣)
—following her to make sure she’s okay ❤️ nothings gonna stop Salukh from ensuring his mate’s safety 😭
What I wanted more of:
—less of a slow burn 😭. While I get it, I just felt like moving Tiffany over to take her spot 🤣🤣🤣 definitely the slowest burn of the series
—Tiffany not claiming him as her heart mate when the chance to do it came up. Oh man. I wasn’t happy 😐😑😑😑😑
—also, she annoyed me at times 🫣. I know I needed to be more understanding, but I seriously wanted to push her out of the way so I could get to Salukh 🤡💀🤣🤣🤣
—more of their HFN/HEA. Man I wish we had a honeymoon book 😭
Overall, I loved it 🫶🫶🫶
⚠️safety squad⚠️
-no cheating/sharing/owd
-the h was raped and is traumatized from it/remembers it
-OMD- there are multiple males fighting for the h. The H gets into fights with many of them
-virgin H/experienced h
-dirty talk/face sitting/breeding (at the end 😅)
-HEA
Gaaaahh… I love Salukh and how patient he is, especially considering how traumatized his TEE-FAH-NEE is 🥹🫶
The patience and sweetness this male has stolen the show 😭.
These males really put humans to shame… they’re all swoony and sweet to their mates 🥹🫶.
Tiffany is one of the last human females that hasn’t resonated, and she’s fine with it 🤷♀️.
The longer she doesn’t resonate, the better 😅. She doesn’t wanna have a mate, she doesn’t wanna have a kid, she just wants to be left alone 😅.
Buuuut… all these males are vying for her attention 😬 and she’s TIIIIIRED of it. In fact, she agrees to have Josie create a competition just to get them out of her hair.
In the meantime, Salukh has befriended her.
He knows she’s his mate. She just hasn’t realized it 😅.
Will Salukh win her heart before the other males attempt to?
What I loved:
—how protective Salukh is 🥹. When he finds out that Tiffany was forced by the aliens on the space ship, he does anything to make her feel at ease ❤️ and will go against anyone that threatens her peace 🫶
—how patient he is 🥹. Same as the protective bullet. He literally does everything at her own pace 😭 and he always checks in on her ❤️. Gaaaahh 🥹
—the art of kissing and cuddling 🫶 who knew it could be so sensual 😉🫠
—the 🔥. So. This is sloooow burn 😅. It makes sense because of everything Tiffany’s gone through ☹️. Their first kiss happens at almost 30% with a sprinkle of different bases until Tiffany’s ready at almost 90% 🔥. Salukh is all about learning what makes Tiffany tick, and… well 💦💦 lol
—comforting her 🫶. Stupid nightmares 😭
—the dirty mouth on Salukh 🥵 for a v, he sure likes to be vocal 🫠💦🔥
—using his face as a chair 😉🔥
—he gets her a pet 🥹. Seriously? Ugh 🫶
—carrying Tiffany ❤️ who needs feet (or messed up ankles 🤣)
—following her to make sure she’s okay ❤️ nothings gonna stop Salukh from ensuring his mate’s safety 😭
What I wanted more of:
—less of a slow burn 😭. While I get it, I just felt like moving Tiffany over to take her spot 🤣🤣🤣 definitely the slowest burn of the series
—Tiffany not claiming him as her heart mate when the chance to do it came up. Oh man. I wasn’t happy 😐😑😑😑😑
—also, she annoyed me at times 🫣. I know I needed to be more understanding, but I seriously wanted to push her out of the way so I could get to Salukh 🤡💀🤣🤣🤣
—more of their HFN/HEA. Man I wish we had a honeymoon book 😭
Overall, I loved it 🫶🫶🫶
⚠️safety squad⚠️
-no cheating/sharing/owd
-the h was raped and is traumatized from it/remembers it
-OMD- there are multiple males fighting for the h. The H gets into fights with many of them
-virgin H/experienced h
-dirty talk/face sitting/breeding (at the end 😅)
-HEA
May 8, 2022
So so so toll. Überraschend konfliktreich und deep. Interessante Charaktere und einige Zeilen, die mich laut haben lachen lassen. Bisher mein liebster Band!
Liebstes Zitat:
„Not being near her is like starvation to my spirit.“
Liebstes Zitat:
„Not being near her is like starvation to my spirit.“
March 30, 2025
One of the things I enjoyed most was it wasn’t only about aliens and humans knocking boots and that Tiffany had to learn to overcome her demons.
August 20, 2024
i LOVED salukh and tiffany so much. if y’all wanna read about beautiful big blue alien men who treat their women like goddesses and quite literally live and breathe to please them, i def recommend this series✨ because the way that this man was so DOWN BADD for tiffany- i was actually gnawing at the iron bars of my enclosure. he was so patient, understanding and respectful with her. when the other men in the tribe were trying to force their way into her space and trying too hard to get her attention, he knew how uncomfortable that behavior made her and he did anything and everything in his power to be careful and pursue her in a way that made her comfortable, making sure she knew that she was in complete control. she has trauma about something that happened to her before her and the other women landed on that planet, so because of that trauma, he knew to take it slowly and literally would have waited forever for her 🥹 he’s just suchhh a cutie ugh😭💙 this all sounds like the bare minimum but there’s so much more to it, these men go above and beyonddd in these books. give me my own barbarian alien immediately, tyvm :,)
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