His Carnal Need
by Ruth D. Kerce

Warrior Erik Rhodes demands compliance from his men and submission from his women. He's found the woman he wants and intends to Brand as his own. His "erotic visions" of her indicate that she is his true breeder-mate. Nobody will dispute his claim.

Leila Abdera hasn't submitted to a man in years. Now the Xylon Leader demands that she complete a sexual re- initiation to gain the ability to self-heal. She will need to submit to Erik...and to an entire Alliance of men during the rite.

If the ceremony is successful a team of Warriors, all self- healers, will travel to the main moon of Xylon to retrieve a sterilization formula. Created by the Egesa Slave Masters—a half-lizard, half-humanoid race—the compound threatens the future of Xylon.

Leila puts aside her fears and completes the re-initiation so she can go on the mission. Learning to trust isn't easy, but she falls in love with Erik and actually begins to crave his sexual dominance. And Erik learns that though he may control Leila's body, she holds his heart and soul in her hands.

Other Books by Ruth D. Kerce

Undercovers: Lady of the Night

Ruth D. Kerce's Bio

After winning a short story contest in the fifth grade, I was hooked on creating entertaining stories, and I haven't stopped writing since. Poetry, science fiction, children's stories--over the years I've tried a little bit of everything, but nothing felt quite right. Then a romance book was placed in my hands, and it felt like I'd come home.

As soon as possible, I got a Master's Degree in Computer Science to help me make a living while pursuing my writing dream. I then enrolled in a writing institute and received a diploma after completing the two-year program. I'm now a member of numerous writing groups, attend writing workshops/conferences, and conduct a romance writers' workshop on AOL.

Membership in Romance Writers of America, the From the Heart Online Chapter of RWA, and the Desert Rogues Romance Writers Group, in particular, has allowed me to mingle with other writers and make life-long friendships that have become as important as my writing.

My stories have won or placed in many contests (and each win has been as thrilling as the first!). I'm the editor of the Whispers of Love newsletter and Web Director for The FTH Online RWA Chapter. My articles and short stories have appeared online and in newsletters.