When the Third Moon Rises by Howl Avery

When the Third Moon Rises is probably the first alien abduction story I've actually enjoyed all the way through!


From the blurb:

After becoming the victim of an alien abduction, Rex finds himself in a whole other world—literally. Following being sold by his captors, he enters an intergalactic auction, where species across the universe can be bought for every purpose imaginable. With a final bid to seal his fate, Rex soon learns he’s been purchased to meet certain needs for his new alien. Yet, Rex is pleasantly surprised when the tall, tentacled amphibian taking him home proves himself less a monster and more a doting caretaker. Now life is looking good on this new planet, and Rex can even see himself developing feelings for someone who has been nothing but kind to him—until he finds himself hosting a pregnancy he never agreed to.

When the Third Moon Rises is a 33K spicy alien mm romance with egg preg and a HEA.


Nicole's review:

This is probably the first alien abduction story I've actually enjoyed all the way through! Poor Rex is stolen and sold at auction, but is smart enough to realize he could be much worse off based on what he's seen and can figure out. Knowing that the being he dubs Lumin has purchased him for carnal activities, he figures his best bet is to try and go with the flow. I adored our fluffy pancake alien! The ability these two had to communicate, and discussions of feelings and consent with no verbal interaction was so well done. I loved this short, and immediately went and picked up all of Howl Avery's other books to add to my TBR!


When the Third Moon Rises is currently available as an e-book and paperback