Rating: 4.5🌈
Of the 4 released stories in Mars Quinn’s Cosmic Romance series, Cosmic Captain is the one that I feel is the darkest, longest in its exploration of the trauma of the having been kidnapped by an unknown and exploitive alien race, then repeatedly sold to various buyers, who then deeply abused them, emotionally, physically and mentally.
Although Seth, and Teddy (friends and fellow kidnapped humans) have each had hugely different experiences, it’s Vince who has suffered some of the worst injuries and the longest, having been sold to a galactic brothel, the horrors of which have left him with unending nightmares and in terrible physical condition.
Quinn wants to deal responsibly with Vince’s reactions to his rescue, his initial shock response, and his tough road to any kind of recovery from his traumatic experiences . And his loss of his hopes for his love for Seth. That’s a lot of work for him and this narrative to carry but it handles this dark load with sensitivity and thoughtful storytelling.
Linked to Vince is Prince Dontilvynsan , Captain of the starship that rescued him and one who can read people’s minds and emotions. His is also a story of a being who has been less accepted because of the gift of his inner fire. How he and Vince start to support each other and communicate is a fascinating story. It’s so different from his brothers and their mates.
The last quarter or so of the book seems hurried or thrown together, without the solid character or narrative of the rest of the book. The attacks and return rather than explore the meeting with the Crystal .
But it’s a terrific story and another discussion of how a unique couple finds it bond.
The trigger warnings are a necessity for the book and series. Please read prior to diving in.
Cover Artist: Etheric Designs
Cosmic Romance:
Cosmic Husband #1
Cosmic Soul #2
Cosmic Castaway #3
Cosmic Captain #4
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Cosmic Captain: An MM Alien Romance (Cosmic Romance 4)
Blurb
Nowhere feels safe—except when I’m with you.
Vince
My life has been hell since I was abducted by aliens and sold to a brothel. When Prince Dontilvynsan purchases me, my life changes again. I refuse to believe I’m safe, even though he reunites me with my friends. But a slow trust begins to blossom as he comforts me through the near-constant nightmares plaguing me. As time passes, I wonder if I like Don’s gift—or just him? When I learn I can go back to Earth and forget everything, I have a tough choice. Stay with Don and my friends, or go home and have all that happened to me erased?
Dontilvynsan
I don’t know what about this small human calls to me like no other. His thoughts are always close to mine; I hear his fear and pain. I want to help him in any way possible, even if it means risking myself in the process. When Vince and I grow closer, the thought of him leaving guts me. Can I survive without him? Do I even want to?
This is a spicy stand-alone MM romance in the Cosmic Romance series. It’s an alien romance with a spiky human, a soft alien, overprotective brothers, hurt/comfort, and a happily ever after. This book is for adult audiences only and has explicit content. Content warning inside.
- Publication date: July 14, 2025
- Language: English
- Print length: 465 pages
- Book 4 of 4: Cosmic Romance
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