: While it functions as a standalone holiday special, it is set in the same universe as O'Connor's Gladiators of the Vagabond series.
Inside the cabin is , an ex-fighter pilot spending one last Christmas in her late grandfather’s home before the government seizes the land. After the initial shock of finding an alien in her fireplace, Stella decides to help Ru’ol, despite the language barrier and the fact that government agents have already confiscated his ship and time-travel technology. Key Features & Themes Van egy idegen a kГ©mГ©nyemben Robin O'ConnortГіl
: Ru’ol is described by reviewers on The StoryGraph as a "protective grumpy bear," while Stella is a fierce, independent lead who refuses to cower. : While it functions as a standalone holiday
The story follows , a quirky alien salvage operator and former soldier who accidentally transports himself through space and time while trying to outrun a thief. He crashes onto a cabin roof and becomes literally stuck in the chimney. Key Features & Themes : Ru’ol is described
(originally titled There’s an Alien Down My Chimney ) by Robin O'Connor is a steamy, standalone Christmas-themed sci-fi romance that blends first-contact awkwardness with high-stakes action. Plot Overview
: The narrative uses dual POV , allowing readers to see the "first contact" experience from both the human and alien perspectives. Reception
: The book utilizes popular sci-fi romance tropes including fated mates , forced proximity , and competent leads (an ex-soldier and an ex-pilot).