Barbarian Blood by Abella Ward

My new owner? An arrogant and possessive space pirate who thinks I’m his mate. And there’s no escape.

Tara Dawson is sick and tired of her life. Abused, sold and shattered, she is a human clone who knows nothing but slavery. But her life is about to change when she meets a huge, demanding and sexy Klai wanderer. She knows the Klai cannot be trusted, but when he saves her life, she is soon forced to see the gorgeous guy through different eyes.Rydel Deijeon is a space pirate, a proud and deadly Klai. When he finally returns home after years of travelling, he is in for a shock.

His people are infected with a lethal virus, and he has to find an ancient scroll to save them. Rydel doesn’t believe in stupid scrolls, but his beliefs are to be tested when his quest leads him to a woman with the scroll’s symbol on her wrist.He instantly knows she is mate. So he does what he knows best: Take what he wants and bring her with him. But the road ahead is full of obstacles…Can Rydel prove himself worthy of Tara’s love? Can Tara learn to trust him?Can they find the scroll that will save the Klai, and find love along the way?