Initiation
by Ruth D. Kerce

Warrior Braden Koll is on a mission to retrieve DNA- compatible women for breeding on the planet of Xylon. His current assignment is to locate an Earth woman—Alexa Sandor— found to be a match, and sexually initiate her into The Lair of Xylon.

The lesser problem is she doesn't know anything about The Lair, him, or that she is a Xylon by birth. The greater problem is that, after meeting Alexa, Braden wants this woman for himself, even though the Warrior Council decreed she must mate another.

Alexa Sandor is experiencing nightmares about a strange planet and a responsibility she doesn't understand. Now a man, supposedly from that planet, has come to "initiate" her into their society. The sexual ceremony, he explains, is to prepare her for breeding, so she can help produce children to save Xylon from domination by the Egesa—a half- creature, half-humanoid race of Slave Masters.

Despite her initial disbelief, this powerful, sexy man captures her heart with his strength and tenderness. He shows her things about herself and her body that she never thought possible. Ultimately, she believes his story, wants to help, and stay by his side forever. But...

She needs to find the strength to leave Earth and travel to an unknown planet. If she can't, she will have to turn away from the only man she's ever loved. And her decision will not only affect the future of Xylon, but Earth as well.

Other Books by Ruth D. Kerce

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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.