By Sophie Stern — Conquered

Sophie Stern is known for her prolific work in . Her stories often feature high-concept tropes like alien brides and shifters, and Conquered is a perfect gateway into her addictive writing style.

The book follows Fiona, a young woman whose life is shattered when she is abducted and whisked away from everything she knows. The heartbreak isn't just from the kidnapping itself; Fiona soon discovers a devastating truth—her own loved ones were the ones who betrayed her. Conquered by Sophie Stern

Thrown onto an alien ship, her only companion is a "giant beast" named Quinn. But Quinn isn't the monster she expects. While he technically "bought" her, his motivations are far more complex: he did so to save her from a much darker fate on the planet Dreagle. Why You’ll Love It Sophie Stern is known for her prolific work in

Captured by Fate: A Review of Conquered by Sophie Stern If you’re looking for a romance that’s out of this world—literally—then you need to put Sophie Stern’s at the top of your TBR list. As the first installment in The Hidden Planet series, this sci-fi romance delivers a gripping blend of betrayal, survival, and unexpected passion. The Story: Betrayal in the Stars The heartbreak isn't just from the kidnapping itself;

: Quinn is the ultimate protective "beast" hero. He starts off not knowing what to do with his "squirrely" human passenger, but Fiona eventually "worms her way into his heart".