Surrender Love by Kayelle Allen

Every lifetime, Luc breaks the rule: Never fall in love with a mortal. But with this man, it could be forever…
Being dumped broke Luc’s heart, but public humiliation crushed it. Online betting programs placed odds on how long it would take the wealthiest man in the Empire to find a new romance. He was betting on never.
When Luc signs to represent Izzorah’s band, the desire that flares between himself and the catlike alien is instant and irresistible. But to yield means becoming vulnerable, and sharing secrets far too painful to reveal.
Izzorah’s ability to smell every emotion means Luc can hide none of his feelings. The sole thing Izzorah desires is to have a male warrior to love, a forbidden coupling on his homeworld. So he makes a sincere wish that if Luc is his warrior, the man will rescue him.

When an accident occurs, and Luc donates blood to save him, what else can it be but Izzorah’s wish coming true? It’s clear that Luc is too hurt to surrender his trust, even though he longs to be loved.
So Izzorah decides that no matter what obstacles he faces by coming out, he will put aside his fear and focus on Luc’s need. Because as sure as the sun rises each day, Izzorah was made to be the shelter of Luc’s heart…
An LGBTQ first time MM Romance featuring an alpha male surviving a bad breakup, and a younger, cinnamon roll hero. This age-gap workplace story offers an opposites-attract couple, and a jaded/innocent vibe.

“I need to mention how intensely erotic I found the love scenes in this novel. This is noteworthy because these scenes are not at all graphic. Although Luc and Izzorah clearly have gay sex, no details are provided. Nevertheless, the heat flowing between the two men is palpable and vicariously arousing. Sometimes a kiss can convey as much passion and lust as a full-out naked clinch. Ms. Allen also uses Kin physical attributes, such as retractable claws and a soft pelt on the chest, to heighten the eroticism. As an author of explicit romance, I was deeply impressed.” Lisabet Sarai

“It has its fair share of good and evil and even some in between. The pace is fast and steady, picking up when necessary and slowing down during beautiful and steamy love scenes between the two MC’s. I have no difficultly giving this a five star rating and I can’t wait to read the rest – although if Luc ever does anything bad to Izzy I shall personally duff him up.” Susan Roebuck