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Unlike many traditionally published authors, Victoria Aveline is a quintessential indie success story. She entered the scene relatively quietly in 2019 with her debut novel, Choosing Theo .

If you are new to Victoria Aveline, here is the optimal reading path: Victoria Aveline

(Book 1): Features a scarred mercenary and a human woman who picks him as her husband when no one else would. Freeing Luka Freeing Luka A standout in the alien romance subgenre

A standout in the alien romance subgenre. Aveline excels at creating genuinely likable, respectful alien heroes and heroines with realistic agency. If you enjoy Ruby Dixon’s Ice Planet Barbarians but want less feral, more politically intricate world-building, Aveline is for you. (Book 7): A high-stakes romance involving a king

(Book 7): A high-stakes romance involving a king and his human hostage. Bewitching Rhaego

Physically, things heat up quickly (it is romance, after all). But emotionally, Aveline is a master of the slow burn. The "I love you" moment usually doesn't happen until the 85% mark, preceded by 200 pages of longing looks, misunderstandings, and cultural clashes.