{"product_id":"gift-of-the-beast-starr-huntress-9798362725112","title":"Gift of the Beast: Holiday Starrs","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe last thing she needs is a standoffish alien complicating her life...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore her sister Hazel mated an Ezak-X, Shea had never given the aliens much thought. But after a nasty divorce left her and her daughter Lila in need of a major change, they move to Space City. Now, it's impossible not to notice the Ezak-X-well, one in particular. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHer tall, muscular neighbor takes the \"strong and silent type\" to the extreme. In fact, he's never said a word to her. But when car trouble threatens Shea and Lila's Christmas trip to visit family, the beastly, quiet neighbor steps in to help. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe makes Shea yearn for something more. But Lila will always be her priority. And after her cheating ex, Shea's doubtful she can trust a man again-least of all a sexy Ezak-X who seems to have no interest in her. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSo why can't she get him out of her head?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe female next door drives him crazy...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGarr doesn't understand the point in talking, let alone being social. Grunts and a word here and there have suited him just fine. Except when it comes to entering the military. The Alliance psychologist tells him he's too damaged, but Garr just wants to be useful. Getting a job at a security company is a step in the right direction. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut when a new female moves into his apartment complex, his organized life is thrown off balance. Her scent is intoxicating. \u003ci\u003eDistracting.\u003c\/i\u003e She makes him want things he's never even considered before. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGarr knows that if he wants to keep his life on track, he has to stay far, far away from her. But when the female and her child need help making it to their family for the holidays, he can't just turn his back on them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAll he has to do is survive this trip without letting her into his head-or his heart. But even for a master of silence and solitude, that's easier said than done... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGift of the Beast is a steamy holiday romance set in the Mate of the Beast universe. Complete with a HEA and no cliffhangers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Starr Huntress,Sonia Nova\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798362725112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/08\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.53lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.49d","brand":"Starr Huntress","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48089221169407,"sku":"9798362725112","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7efa9951-8584-4e5b-a8e3-6584acb5fae3.jpg?v=1769108907","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/gift-of-the-beast-starr-huntress-9798362725112","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}