Warrior’s Claim by Tehya Titan

After being blown up and almost dying in a drug raid, Roxanne Arroyo isn’t about to waste a moment of her second chance. Sure, that new beginning happens to be on an alien planet, but there are worse things than being bonded to a gorgeous warrior who is completely devoted to her. As time passes, and no male steps forward to claim her, though, she realizes she can either sit around waiting for her mate to find her, or she can go out and find him instead.

As chieftain of a remote island clan in the far north, Soujin Mahar lives a simple, peaceful life. His distrust of outsiders has kept his people safe for decades, but when Rox lands on his shores—and is immediately carried away by a giant bird—he doesn’t hesitate to save her. He never thought he’d be blessed with such a lovely mate, and there isn’t anything he won’t do to make her happy. Anything, except let her walk away. She may not fully understand the customs of his people yet, but if she’ll let him, he’ll teach her exactly what it means to be claimed by a warrior.