(Steamy Alien Romance • Older Woman Romance • Fated Mates • Age Gap • Zmaj Romance)
When I wrote Her Golden Heart, I wanted to tell a steamy sci-fi romance that breaks the mold—a story where the heroine isn’t young, insecure, or just beginning her life.
Instead, this is the story of Marge, a woman in her sixties with children, grandchildren, and a great-grandchild, who believes her time for romance is long behind her. She’s lived a full life, found love once, raised a family, and made peace with the idea that the romantic part of her story is over.
And then she meets Mohlad—a young, fierce, and breathtakingly devoted Zmaj warrior who looks at her like she’s the most precious treasure on the planet.
What follows is a story of adventure, danger, sizzling chemistry, and a profound message:
Love has no age limit.
No expiration date.
No boundaries.
❤️ A Heroine Who Has Lived, Loved, Lost… and Still Has More to Give
Marge doesn’t volunteer for adventure because she wants excitement. She volunteers because she’s willing to sacrifice herself to protect her family and the survivors depending on her.
When the ship’s refrigeration fails and the colony’s food supply is at risk, she steps forward:
“If I can do this, please let me… I’d rather put myself at risk for all of you.”
—Marge
She’s practical. Mature. Self-aware. And absolutely not looking for love.
Until love finds her anyway.
🔥 The Zmaj Warrior Who Sees Her Worth: Mohlad
Mohlad isn’t what Marge expects when he steps forward and calmly says:
“I take her.”
He’s young—Zmaj equivalent of mid-20s. He’s strong, confident, and utterly smitten from the moment he sees her. His violet, starburst eyes never leave her. He calls her beautiful again and again, even when she can’t see that in herself.
He’s a warrior raised in the Order, trained for discipline and battle, but when it comes to Marge he’s gentle, protective, and reverent. His fated-mate instincts hit him like a physical force:
“She is the missing half of my soul… a piece of me I didn’t know was missing.”
But what Marge feels most strongly is this:
He’s too young.
She’s too old.
This can’t possibly be fair to him.
The emotional tug-of-war is powerful—and deeply relatable for older romance readers craving representation.
🌋 Adventure, Survival, and a Heat That Burns Across the Sands
Their journey into the desert isn’t easy. From the moment they mount their terrifying guster beasts to the life-or-death fight against alien pirates inside the wreckage of the ship
Marge and Mohlad must trust one another with everything they have.
She nearly dies from the heat.
He saves her life in the most intimate, vulnerable way.
She dreams of her late husband giving her permission to move forward.
He cares for her with tenderness and total devotion.
And then?
Then they fall into each other’s arms with a passion that scorches the desert.
Their chemistry is explicit, emotional, and celebratory—a reclaiming of sexuality and desire for a woman who thought those parts of her life were over.
Marlowe and Mohlad’s first night together is tender, reverent, and full of awe not just for each other, but for what their union means.
💛 A Romance That Honors Older Women
This story is romantic, yes. It’s passionate and erotic, absolutely. But at its core, Her Golden Heart is about something deeper:
The truth that love, intimacy, desire, and purpose don’t fade with age—they evolve.
Marge fears she’s too old for him. She worries he’ll end up losing decades by choosing her. She’s afraid of holding him back. But Mohlad’s answer is unwavering:
“Hearts. Ours.”
“Treasure. Mine.”
He doesn’t want youth.
He doesn’t want “time.”
He wants her.
Her experience.
Her wisdom.
Her soul.
And thanks to the life-giving plant epis, even her lifespan is no longer a barrier.
👨👩👧👦 A Family Romance Too
One of the most beautiful aspects of this book is how seamlessly Mohlad becomes part of Marge’s massive, chaotic, loving family:
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He wrangles her grandkids
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He earns their trust
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He becomes “family” in every sense
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He protects—not just Marge, but all of them
The family scenes are warm, funny, and overflowing with heart.
This isn’t just a romance between two people.
It’s the story of a man joining a family, and a woman rediscovering joy.
⚔️ Action, Intrigue, and a Threat to All of Tajss
This book isn’t only a romance—it also introduces new threats that will matter for future books:
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Pirates
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Dangerous alien species
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Signs of the Pertinaxians and Zzlo resurfacing
The stakes are high, the danger real, and Mohlad’s battle scenes are intense and heroic.
✨ Why Readers Love Her Golden Heart
If you enjoy any of the following…
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Steamy alien romance
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Older woman / younger man
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Fated mates
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Age-gap steam
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Zmaj warriors
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Survival + adventure
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Found family vibes
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Emotional healing
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High-heat, high-heart romance
…this book is for you.
🌟 The Message at the Heart of the Story
Marge thinks her best years are behind her.
Mohlad shows her the truth:
Your heart doesn’t age.
Your worth doesn’t fade.
And it’s never too late for love, passion, or adventure.
Her Golden Heart is a celebration of:
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Mature heroines
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Devoted alien lovers
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True love that transcends age
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Found family
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Courage
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Hope
And most of all—
that life isn’t over until you stop choosing to live it.