{"product_id":"zhiruto-9781950027439","title":"Zhiruto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe found his fated mate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShe intends to prove him wrong...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOfficer Lora Griffin only volunteered for the alien dating auction to help raise money for the animal shelter-she has no interest in kissing little green men. But when her date dissolves into a puddle of goo, she's thrown into an investigation with a new partner who isn't slimy or tentacled-he's seven feet of solid blue muscle, and it's hard to remain focused under his panty-melting stare...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZhiruto is hot on the trail of an interstellar assassin, and the last thing his people need now are diplomatic blunders. To help avoid cultural misunderstandings, he enlists the assistance of a sharp-tongued, captivating human female who appears to have the ear of the local authorities. But as he and Lora work together on the case, he finds himself drawn towards the fiery female for more than just help. He wants her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe problem is, she wants nothing to do with him. Can he break down her walls and ignite the sparks between them before duty calls him back to his home planet?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with humor, heart, and plenty of heat, this story will tickle the funny bone of readers who enjoy their science fiction with a generous side of laughter and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLey, Tamsin:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - I blend my nerdy infatuation of science with character-driven romance and guaranteed happily-ever-afters. My monsters always find their mates, with feisty heroines, tortured heroes, and all the steamy trouble they can handle. I promise my stories will never leave you hanging (although you may still crave more!) I was born and raised in Alaska, where I still live with my husband. When I'm not writing, I'll be in the garden growing food, in the kitchen brewing hard apple cider, or tearing out my latest crochet project to fix a mistake. Visit www.tamsinley.com to learn more.","brand":"Twin Leaf Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50485630468370,"sku":"9781950027439","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_673627a8-e0af-4e65-a62d-c9b3fb343cd9.jpg?v=1730408123","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/zhiruto-9781950027439","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}