Prince of the Night Sun (Sons of Kukulcán #4)

Carlie Henderson’s idea of a dream vacation isn’t a week in the Lisseethi jungles of the planet Xithilene, but when her best friend Alexis invites her to come visit her new home, she can’t say no. Looking forward to a brief stay before the rush and bustle of a new semester, Carlie is determined to enjoy her time with her friend and her new alien husband, but the relaxing time off quickly takes a turn for the unexpected.

Impulsive and arrogant, High Priest Sseith of Ka’alaniss was once one of the most powerful men in Verkissat. When the repercussions from a terrible decision force him to flee the city, he discovers the friends he thought would support him are nowhere to be found. On the run for months, he crafts a desperate plan that unfolds in a way he never could’ve imagined. Carlie accidentally becomes entangled in his latest mistake, but if she and Sseith want to survive being stranded in an uninhabited area of the Lisseethi forest, they will need to find a way to navigate the dangers together.

What starts as simple cooperation soon begins to grow into something more, but time is running out for them both. When they make a discovery that threatens to shake the entire foundation of Xithilene society, Sseith will question his faith, his heritage, and everything he’s ever believed about himself. Carlie will have to decide whether she wants to change the course of her future for a man few people have ever really known, and fewer are willing to forgive. She may not believe in the Lady’s blessing, but Carlie will need all of her courage to find a way to carve out her own fate. Rated '4/5 - Explicit open door' for steam/spice/heat level.