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Sugar & Venom

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A Tale of Resilience

On the unforgiving desert planet of Mias, Melody lives on the outskirts of society. Blinded by the venom of her unborn child, she longs for the cure that will save her life, and she finds it in the form of a mysterious stranger. 

Arkias, a scarred augmentor, is encouraged to offer his precious antivenom to her by his partner Bharin. The two of them are moved by the joyful spirit she wears in spite of her circumstances and offer her more than just a biological boon… they give her hope.

What started out as a simple exchange rapidly changed into something more. They present her with the opportunity to gain a home and a family. But despite the best intentions, prejudice against humans and the return of the father of her child try to tear them apart. Together, they must face the toxic shadows of her past to safeguard their newfound sanctuary.

Tropes

  • Alien Romance / Sci-Fi Romance

  • MMF Relationship

  • Plus Size FMC

  • Size Difference (MMCs)

  • Why Choose

  • Found Family

  • Pregnancy Trope (Oops Baby)

  • Disabled Protagonist (Visually Impaired)

  • Caretaking / Bedside Manner

  • Protective MMCs

  • Trauma & Healing

  • Forbidden Relationship

  • Bat-like Alien

  • Demon-like Alien

  • Sunshine ginger human

Triggers

Reader Discretion Advised This is an alien romance intended for adult audiences (18+). It contains themes of high emotional intensity, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content. Please feel free to reach out at hello@kirstcarpenter.com if you have any questions.

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Triggers This list encompasses triggers found within this book. Please note that this section may contain minor plot spoilers:

  • Violence & Dark Themes: Death, Family loss, Fire violence/burn trauma (including child injury), Slavery, Religion, Species-based discrimination, Graphic violence, Gore, Blood

  • Medical & Cybernetics: Medical experimentation, Mechanical augmentations/prosthetics, Venom-induced ocular trauma/blindness, Blood transfusions

  • Psychological & Emotional: Severe trauma/PTSD, Grief and loss

  • Physical & Reproductive: Loss of bodily autonomy, High-risk pregnancy, Mentions of abortion, Graphic childbirth, Cesarean section delivery, Mentions of Rape