{"product_id":"shielded-heart-paperback","title":"Shielded Heart - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHe's an alien crime boss who always gets what he wants-and what he wants is the shy, timid human female who happens to be his fated mate.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eArthos, the Infinite City, is a place of alien wonders and indescribable beauty-and, most importantly for Samantha, it's also halfway across the universe from her abusive ex-fiancé. She came to the city desperate for a fresh start, but she finds herself downtrodden on a world of aloof alien beings with little hope of finding her place-and a good chance of being kidnapped or killed before she can even settle in. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt least until she is saved by an irresistible alien with piercing eyes and a seductive smile. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlkorin is the living embodiment of temptation, and he makes no effort to disguise his desire for her. But when his past threatens to drag her into a dangerous underworld, she discovers he isn't who he claims to be. After enduring so much suffering, can she bear to take a leap of faith with this mysterious alien? Can she trust him with not only her life, but her heart?\u003cbr\u003e------\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCheck author's website for content\/trigger warnings.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68317093134559,"sku":"9781080785353","price":25.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/YSS1UVqHib9781080785353.webp?v=1793101922","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/shielded-heart-paperback","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}