“A small part of my soul shrivels up and dies every time I see their reaction to me. The looks of horror and revulsion followed quickly by pity is difficult to see on their pretty faces... I have no wish to affect them so. Though I wish it were not so, I am a monster in their eyes.”I loved this book. Great world building and wonderful characters. While I loved both Daisy and Darnok, Darnok was the one I loved the most. I've always loved the males that stand out for some reason or other- usually an undesirable physical attribute- and they are made to feel less worthy or outcast, and just need to meet the right woman to love them and show them just how worthy and valued they are. Darnok is much bigger than his fellow warriors and was singled out and abused Queens, covered in scars.I loved how Daisy and Meiko were rescued. If I wasn't hooked before, I was hooked then. The initial conversations were amusing and cute, but quickly turned serious. The story was fast-paced and I couldn't wait to see where the action would lead. 5 stars.

Daisy lost her determination after being taken while working as a interpreter in the military. She was not military trained but a civilian in their space. Until she was in outer space aka 'Verse. She met a warrior who was scarred and the biggest and thoughtful Draconian she ever met. Their adventure begins there and the need to protect and wanting Daisy to be his queen is his only want. Great story. Cheering for the goodness and what makes sense with Daisy inevitable. She is the woman with a warrior who wants to fight for her no matter what. Good read.I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

The growth of Daisy from a beaten down captive to a strong Queen is nicely done. Darnok has to do his own development from scarred unwanted warrior, to beloved Takadon and father.One of the funniest and cutest set of scenes is around “teddy bears. First there is the creation and then Daisy’s reaction.This story covers the finding and claiming of the planet where the freed Draconians and their human queens create their new world.There are also hints at ways Daisy’s ship helps prepare Exion space males for Hope’s adventures in book 1.

Oh such a sweet giant is Darnok. It kept breaking my heart how he saw himself and how others saw him. I am so glad Daisy got to see him as more than just the big savage alien who saved her.Daisy starts out, not weak, but having lost some of her spirit due to the harsh conditions she dealt with. I’m was so happy to see her get that spirit back and to become a strong queen in her own way. And to see how Darnok finally was able to see himself as more than just war fodder was so sweet. Loved these two and adored their story!I did receive an ARC from Booksprout and this is my honest opinion.

Alien Protector's Rescued Bride is the 5th book in the Draconian Warriors series and I really enjoyed Daisy and Darnok's story. If you like excellent writing, a well-developed plot, and complicated characters that step outside the typical romance trope lines, then this book is for you.I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.