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Cowboy Colony Mail-Order Brides #8
Longing for the Alien Lawman
She's a sunshiney, curvy OBGYN who goes with the flow. He's a military-man-turned-warden who prizes order and discipline above all else. When weather slows down the construction of her small hospital on Zabria Prinar One, she's forced to become the hard-jawed, steely-eyed Warden Hallum's roommate...
Warden Hallum has two beds. Let's see how long that arrangement lasts.
Warden Hallum has two beds. Let's see how long that arrangement lasts.
310 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 5, 2026
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March 6, 2026
I’m SPEECHLESS!!!!!!! 1,000 / 5 stars.
I was a little unsure going into this one because I didn’t really feel a connection to Warden Hallum in the previous books. Wow oh wow oh WOW was I WRONG about this alien man. This may actually be my favorite book in the series so far (I know I say that after every book, but this time I REALLY mean it!!! 😂)
Warden Hallum is ex-military, and until this book we’ve seen him as a very serious, straight-laced character. In this book, he’s in charge of getting the hospital set up for the OBGYN who’s coming to oversee Darcy’s pregnancy and look after the health of all our human ladies.
The OBGYN, Lualhati, is a curvy ball of sunshine who immediately turns Warden Hallum’s world on its head. This was such an authentic grumpy/sunshine trope. It didn’t feel forced, and Lualhati came across as genuinely sunny in every interaction she had with everyone on the planet. Also, Warden Hallum was the perfect amount of grumpy without becoming too unpleasant or unlikeable.
I still don’t understand how Ursa Dax manages to create such deep, meaningful relationships and developed characters in such short books. This one is only 222 pages, but I feel like we really got to know Warden Hallum and Lualhati. Dax really is my queen, and if you don’t like these books DELETE MY NUMBER!!
This is technically a stand-alone, but I would recommend reading the books in order. They get better as the series progresses because we keep seeing the relationships between the alien men and their wives develop, as well as the friendships between the women themselves.
I do wish we got Warden Hallum making pyjamas for Lualhati though. I eat that shit up EVERY time.
I was a little unsure going into this one because I didn’t really feel a connection to Warden Hallum in the previous books. Wow oh wow oh WOW was I WRONG about this alien man. This may actually be my favorite book in the series so far (I know I say that after every book, but this time I REALLY mean it!!! 😂)
Warden Hallum is ex-military, and until this book we’ve seen him as a very serious, straight-laced character. In this book, he’s in charge of getting the hospital set up for the OBGYN who’s coming to oversee Darcy’s pregnancy and look after the health of all our human ladies.
The OBGYN, Lualhati, is a curvy ball of sunshine who immediately turns Warden Hallum’s world on its head. This was such an authentic grumpy/sunshine trope. It didn’t feel forced, and Lualhati came across as genuinely sunny in every interaction she had with everyone on the planet. Also, Warden Hallum was the perfect amount of grumpy without becoming too unpleasant or unlikeable.
I still don’t understand how Ursa Dax manages to create such deep, meaningful relationships and developed characters in such short books. This one is only 222 pages, but I feel like we really got to know Warden Hallum and Lualhati. Dax really is my queen, and if you don’t like these books DELETE MY NUMBER!!
This is technically a stand-alone, but I would recommend reading the books in order. They get better as the series progresses because we keep seeing the relationships between the alien men and their wives develop, as well as the friendships between the women themselves.
I do wish we got Warden Hallum making pyjamas for Lualhati though. I eat that shit up EVERY time.
March 6, 2026
I'm totally biased and giving this a 5-star rating mostly because the FMC is a Filipina. 🤭 It's kind of rare to read a representation like that, and I'm always giddy whenever I come across charactes like those.
But moving past that info, I really had fun with this one because grumpy x sunshine is one of my favorite tropes. Well, that is, as long as the MMC is a total grump on the outside but actually a softie on the inside, not just some mean jerk labeled as "grumpy."
And Warden Hallum (40s?) is definitely a lovable grump who's so down bad for Lualhati (36). These two were so adorable together. It's funny and amazing how they're complete opposites, yet as a couple, they just click perfectly.
Anyway, this was a slow burn, which I didn't mind at all. I think the time these two took to finally acknowledge their feelings for one another was just right. But ngl, I wish the coupley moments were a bit longer. The last 10% of the book just didn't feel like enough to show how good they are together. Anyhoo, ignore me; I was being greedy, and I just wanted more of them really. 😂
Can't wait for the next books! These aliens are truly amazing, and I say that in the best way possible! No wonder why these women can't help but fall for them. 🤭
Book info:
- Aliex x human
- Grumpy x Sunshine
- Age gap
- Roomies 😉
- Sloooowburn
- No cheating, OM/OW, separation
- V MMC, Non-V FMC
- HEA (2 mos later, married, just found out they're pregnant)
Notes:
- Lualhati's ex cheated on her that's why she decided to go to the penal colony
- She was in a relationship with him for the last five years, but even after she left him, all she felt was relieved. I'm not sure if she loves him; I didn't get clarification, but I think she doesn't.
But moving past that info, I really had fun with this one because grumpy x sunshine is one of my favorite tropes. Well, that is, as long as the MMC is a total grump on the outside but actually a softie on the inside, not just some mean jerk labeled as "grumpy."
And Warden Hallum (40s?) is definitely a lovable grump who's so down bad for Lualhati (36). These two were so adorable together. It's funny and amazing how they're complete opposites, yet as a couple, they just click perfectly.
Anyway, this was a slow burn, which I didn't mind at all. I think the time these two took to finally acknowledge their feelings for one another was just right. But ngl, I wish the coupley moments were a bit longer. The last 10% of the book just didn't feel like enough to show how good they are together. Anyhoo, ignore me; I was being greedy, and I just wanted more of them really. 😂
Can't wait for the next books! These aliens are truly amazing, and I say that in the best way possible! No wonder why these women can't help but fall for them. 🤭
Book info:
- Aliex x human
- Grumpy x Sunshine
- Age gap
- Roomies 😉
- Sloooowburn
- No cheating, OM/OW, separation
- V MMC, Non-V FMC
- HEA (2 mos later, married, just found out they're pregnant)
Notes:
- Lualhati's ex cheated on her that's why she decided to go to the penal colony
- She was in a relationship with him for the last five years, but even after she left him, all she felt was relieved. I'm not sure if she loves him; I didn't get clarification, but I think she doesn't.
March 7, 2026
3.5 ⭐️
Eight books into this alien frontier series and the pattern is undeniable.
• There will be banter.
• There will be species-related misunderstandings.
• Someone will absolutely be trapped in close proximity with a dangerously competent alien man.
And somehow… I’m still happily employed as a reader of this nonsense.
Especially when the nonsense involves a sunshine human OBGYN being temporarily housed with a hyper-disciplined alien lawman whose personality can only be described as “military handbook with legs.”
Naturally, feelings ensue.
What Worked For Me
(aka: The Reasons This Stayed Safely Above 3 Stars)
Captain Hallum: Professional Lawman, Amateur Feelings
Hallum is the type of MMC who approaches life with military precision and absolutely zero tolerance for nonsense.
Naturally, the universe responds by giving him a sunshiney human roommate who absolutely is nonsense.
His seriousness was honestly hilarious. The contrast between his rigid discipline and Lualhati’s easygoing personality created a lot of genuinely fun moments. Watching him try - and fail - to maintain his composure while feelings slowly sneak up on him was extremely entertaining.
And once you learn a bit about his backstory? Yeah… I was rooting for him hard. The man deserved a win and I was very happy to see him get his HEA.
The Character Dynamics
Both MCs were really likeable and felt consistent the whole way through.
Lualhati’s relaxed, go-with-the-flow energy balances Hallum’s structured worldview perfectly. She doesn’t bulldoze his personality or magically “fix” him, which I appreciated. Instead their relationship develops through shared space, growing familiarity, and gradual trust.
It felt organic for this type of cozy sci-fi romance setup.
The Series Comfort Factor
One thing this series does well is delivering exactly the kind of chaos you signed up for.
By book eight, you know you’re getting:
• banter
• cultural misunderstandings
• forced proximity
• an alien man slowly realising he is down catastrophically
And while that formula can feel familiar, it’s also part of the comfort. I always know I’m going to have a fun time in this universe.
Where the Vibes Wobbled
(aka: The Reason This Wasn’t 4 Stars)
Early Pacing Was on Alien Frontier Time
The first chunk of the book took a while to really get moving.
A lot of the early chapters focus on setup - establishing the housing situation, the colony logistics, and the general roommate dynamic. None of it was bad, but the pacing felt a little sluggish compared to the back half of the story.
Once things start ramping up though? Much better.
The second half is where the emotional beats and romantic tension really start landing, and that’s when I got more invested in the story.
Familiar Series Patterns
This is one of those situations where being eight books into a series works both for and against it.
On one hand, I enjoy the recurring elements and tone.
On the other hand, certain things are now very recognizable:
• the miscommunication beats
• the forced proximity chaos
• the “wait… am I emotionally attached?” alien realisation arc
None of it is bad - it just means the story occasionally felt a little predictable.
Final Thoughts
This ended up being an enjoyable installment in the series, especially thanks to Hallum’s character. His serious, rule-following personality made the romance dynamic both funny and surprisingly sweet once the emotional layers started peeling back.
The slower start and familiar series patterns kept it from hitting full four-star territory for me, but once the story hit its stride in the second half, I was absolutely invested.
And honestly? Watching a hyper-disciplined alien lawman slowly lose control of his emotional situation will never not be entertaining.
Final Verdict
A solid series entry with a lovable grumpy alien lawman, a sunshine heroine, and enough forced-proximity chaos to keep things fun - even if the pacing takes a minute to warm up.
3.5 stars - Enjoyable and sweet, but a little predictable at times
Tropes and Vibes:
• Alien lawman MMC
• Sunshine heroine × serious/grumpy hero
• Forced proximity / roommates
• “Two beds… for now” energy
• Alien frontier colony setting
• Cultural misunderstandings
• Slowly falling alien who did not plan for feelings
• Protective alien energy
• Cozy sci-fi romance vibes
Eight books into this alien frontier series and the pattern is undeniable.
• There will be banter.
• There will be species-related misunderstandings.
• Someone will absolutely be trapped in close proximity with a dangerously competent alien man.
And somehow… I’m still happily employed as a reader of this nonsense.
Especially when the nonsense involves a sunshine human OBGYN being temporarily housed with a hyper-disciplined alien lawman whose personality can only be described as “military handbook with legs.”
Naturally, feelings ensue.
What Worked For Me
(aka: The Reasons This Stayed Safely Above 3 Stars)
Captain Hallum: Professional Lawman, Amateur Feelings
Hallum is the type of MMC who approaches life with military precision and absolutely zero tolerance for nonsense.
Naturally, the universe responds by giving him a sunshiney human roommate who absolutely is nonsense.
His seriousness was honestly hilarious. The contrast between his rigid discipline and Lualhati’s easygoing personality created a lot of genuinely fun moments. Watching him try - and fail - to maintain his composure while feelings slowly sneak up on him was extremely entertaining.
And once you learn a bit about his backstory? Yeah… I was rooting for him hard. The man deserved a win and I was very happy to see him get his HEA.
The Character Dynamics
Both MCs were really likeable and felt consistent the whole way through.
Lualhati’s relaxed, go-with-the-flow energy balances Hallum’s structured worldview perfectly. She doesn’t bulldoze his personality or magically “fix” him, which I appreciated. Instead their relationship develops through shared space, growing familiarity, and gradual trust.
It felt organic for this type of cozy sci-fi romance setup.
The Series Comfort Factor
One thing this series does well is delivering exactly the kind of chaos you signed up for.
By book eight, you know you’re getting:
• banter
• cultural misunderstandings
• forced proximity
• an alien man slowly realising he is down catastrophically
And while that formula can feel familiar, it’s also part of the comfort. I always know I’m going to have a fun time in this universe.
Where the Vibes Wobbled
(aka: The Reason This Wasn’t 4 Stars)
Early Pacing Was on Alien Frontier Time
The first chunk of the book took a while to really get moving.
A lot of the early chapters focus on setup - establishing the housing situation, the colony logistics, and the general roommate dynamic. None of it was bad, but the pacing felt a little sluggish compared to the back half of the story.
Once things start ramping up though? Much better.
The second half is where the emotional beats and romantic tension really start landing, and that’s when I got more invested in the story.
Familiar Series Patterns
This is one of those situations where being eight books into a series works both for and against it.
On one hand, I enjoy the recurring elements and tone.
On the other hand, certain things are now very recognizable:
• the miscommunication beats
• the forced proximity chaos
• the “wait… am I emotionally attached?” alien realisation arc
None of it is bad - it just means the story occasionally felt a little predictable.
Final Thoughts
This ended up being an enjoyable installment in the series, especially thanks to Hallum’s character. His serious, rule-following personality made the romance dynamic both funny and surprisingly sweet once the emotional layers started peeling back.
The slower start and familiar series patterns kept it from hitting full four-star territory for me, but once the story hit its stride in the second half, I was absolutely invested.
And honestly? Watching a hyper-disciplined alien lawman slowly lose control of his emotional situation will never not be entertaining.
Final Verdict
A solid series entry with a lovable grumpy alien lawman, a sunshine heroine, and enough forced-proximity chaos to keep things fun - even if the pacing takes a minute to warm up.
3.5 stars - Enjoyable and sweet, but a little predictable at times
Tropes and Vibes:
• Alien lawman MMC
• Sunshine heroine × serious/grumpy hero
• Forced proximity / roommates
• “Two beds… for now” energy
• Alien frontier colony setting
• Cultural misunderstandings
• Slowly falling alien who did not plan for feelings
• Protective alien energy
• Cozy sci-fi romance vibes
March 20, 2026
cosy erotasy🥹❤️
March 9, 2026
The worst thing about this series is having to wait for the next one.
I am checking every few days to see maybe the publication date has been pulled back, but no luck yet 🥲
Update:
Finally here!
While certainly not the best in this bunch, it was another great story that was as wholesome as a bunch of dorky alien boys can be 🫠 I truly love this series so much
Can’t wait to read Xennet’s story!
I am checking every few days to see maybe the publication date has been pulled back, but no luck yet 🥲
Update:
Finally here!
While certainly not the best in this bunch, it was another great story that was as wholesome as a bunch of dorky alien boys can be 🫠 I truly love this series so much
Can’t wait to read Xennet’s story!
March 6, 2026
Lualhati was a chaotic ball of sunshine but also a talented doctor. So of course, she needed to bulldoze through Hallum’s perfectly ordered life and show him some good things. Hallum was very stern and not expressive at all. However, he was never unkind, having an ooey gooey center like grumps usually do. They both fell pretty fast and hard for one another.
So…. Xennet’s book is releasing tomorrow. Right???
Spice: loss of parents, orphanhood, grief, trauma, shame, injury and amputation, crime, punishment, childhood incarceration, an unjust prison labour system, the military industrial complex, infidelity (on the part of the heroine's ex-fiancé), mentions of fertility treatments, pregnancy, a house fire, loss of a house and personal belongings, alcohol
So…. Xennet’s book is releasing tomorrow. Right???
Spice: loss of parents, orphanhood, grief, trauma, shame, injury and amputation, crime, punishment, childhood incarceration, an unjust prison labour system, the military industrial complex, infidelity (on the part of the heroine's ex-fiancé), mentions of fertility treatments, pregnancy, a house fire, loss of a house and personal belongings, alcohol
March 8, 2026
The rating would've been much higher if not for the end part. The author really went there. She made it so the h needed saving from her own stupidity. Literally! For those interested, h started a fire because she forgot to blow out some candles she lit and burnt down H's house and nearly got them killed in the process. Not here for it. A million other ways for him to risk his life saving hers to show how much he cares rather than making a smart, capable doctor a pathetic idiot all of a sudden. It's 2026, female authors can do better.
March 10, 2026
cada vez que ursa dax saque libro de aliens cowboys yo estare ahi
March 6, 2026
I never make it through one of these things without a declaration of love that punches me right in the gut and makes me burst into happy tears I swear to god.
Inhale.
Exhale.
Lualhati.
You get:
- grumpy x sunshine
- military man and doctor woman
- only soft for her
- plus size rep
- career woman in 30s rep
I will never get over these angel alien cowboy himbo simps. This series has done irreversible damage to my brain chemistry. You will laugh. You will cry. You will swoon.
Not ONLY is it full of innocently charming alien men who will drop and do anything for every single one of these humans but each book highlights a different woman from all shapes, walks of life and cultures.
Such a warm hug cozy series that is also a celebration of diversity. I cannot say enough good things. My favorite series of all time.
Inhale.
Exhale.
Lualhati.
You get:
- grumpy x sunshine
- military man and doctor woman
- only soft for her
- plus size rep
- career woman in 30s rep
I will never get over these angel alien cowboy himbo simps. This series has done irreversible damage to my brain chemistry. You will laugh. You will cry. You will swoon.
Not ONLY is it full of innocently charming alien men who will drop and do anything for every single one of these humans but each book highlights a different woman from all shapes, walks of life and cultures.
Such a warm hug cozy series that is also a celebration of diversity. I cannot say enough good things. My favorite series of all time.
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March 16, 2026
3 ⭐️ This really just falls in line with the books in the rest of the series.
The insta love at the end after barely acknowledging the connection between them throughout the book was jarring as hell, and it's happened to me with other books in the series, but idk. I guess I'm not the biggest fan of the Wardens' books.
Still, I'll choose this one a million times over Warden Tenn's book. That was probably my least favourite in the whole series.
This one was ok.
Not the best, not the worst.
Just fine, I guess.
The insta love at the end after barely acknowledging the connection between them throughout the book was jarring as hell, and it's happened to me with other books in the series, but idk. I guess I'm not the biggest fan of the Wardens' books.
Still, I'll choose this one a million times over Warden Tenn's book. That was probably my least favourite in the whole series.
This one was ok.
Not the best, not the worst.
Just fine, I guess.
March 4, 2026
4.5 ⭐️ Ursa is going to kill me with these big softy alien cowboys.
i am a sucker for a grump/sunshine, stoic/strait-laced meets fun free-spirit. reading Warden Hallum slowly lose his shit (and his heart) was so adorable. and what killed me more was just how much he is such a protective dad!figure with his convicts, and especially his history with Xennet (THOSE were the parts where i was genuinely in tears). and now he gets to build a family with Lualhati!!! im emo!!!
Lualhati is such a lovely FMC — so true to herself and what she wants, and unapologetic about it. she makes me want to bust out my lipstick collection too even though i am working from home in my leggings. i love seeing our FMCs get their big, down-bad alien husbands who will worship the ground they walk on. absolute slay.
also, LOVED seeing the others!! Tasha & Tenn! Tenn still butchering human words! and the rest of them also butchering human terms! i am SO excited for Darcy & Fallon and their impending little one (prayers for Darcy, now going to have TWO Fallons to look after) & love that Darcy is still agent of chaos even from afar.
i cannot tell you how excited i am that we get Xennet’s story next — i am bracing myself now for that chaos
LONG REVIEW TO SAY ONCE AGAIN: URSA DAX, YOU NEVER MISS.
i am a sucker for a grump/sunshine, stoic/strait-laced meets fun free-spirit. reading Warden Hallum slowly lose his shit (and his heart) was so adorable. and what killed me more was just how much he is such a protective dad!figure with his convicts, and especially his history with Xennet (THOSE were the parts where i was genuinely in tears). and now he gets to build a family with Lualhati!!! im emo!!!
Lualhati is such a lovely FMC — so true to herself and what she wants, and unapologetic about it. she makes me want to bust out my lipstick collection too even though i am working from home in my leggings. i love seeing our FMCs get their big, down-bad alien husbands who will worship the ground they walk on. absolute slay.
also, LOVED seeing the others!! Tasha & Tenn! Tenn still butchering human words! and the rest of them also butchering human terms! i am SO excited for Darcy & Fallon and their impending little one (prayers for Darcy, now going to have TWO Fallons to look after) & love that Darcy is still agent of chaos even from afar.
i cannot tell you how excited i am that we get Xennet’s story next — i am bracing myself now for that chaos
LONG REVIEW TO SAY ONCE AGAIN: URSA DAX, YOU NEVER MISS.
March 6, 2026
ARC review
Another masterpiece. I don’t know how Ursa Dax manages to make these cowboys so loveable, but every single book has been amazing. I absolutely adored this one and it was so cute!
Another masterpiece. I don’t know how Ursa Dax manages to make these cowboys so loveable, but every single book has been amazing. I absolutely adored this one and it was so cute!
March 10, 2026
God gives his toughest battles (loving books with ugly ass covers) to his strongest soldiers (me)
March 12, 2026
I fear it’s time I let this series go
March 12, 2026
This is my comfort series I just love these goofy aliens! These are romcoms with so much heart and all my favorite alien tropes rolled into one. And add in that they’re cowboys! Perfect to me. Hallum and Lualhati are no exception to how good all of these books are— I loved that they were both mature, grown adults with clear priorities for their futures and so much integrity! They’re definitely one of my new favorite couples of the cowboy colony. Such a cute little roommates to lovers, forced proximity story! 4.25 stars rounded to 4 ⭐️
March 17, 2026
Warden Hallum is the superior warden! Fight me!
March 11, 2026
First off, I just gotta say- I absolutely love these mail-order bride alien stories. They are so fun, silly, and heartwarming with guaranteed HEAs 😍 They are quick, feel-good, and work well as palate cleaners.
This one, though? It sadly was not my favorite. Warden Hallum was great; I loved his intelligence and no-nonsense character. I wouldn't consider him boring, just meticulous and reserved. Caring in his own, responsible sort of way.
But Lualhati? She was such a hot mess of an airhead. She unapologetically empties all of her boxes in the middle of someone else's home, making a huge mess; interrupts the warden while he's hard at work building a hospital for her to go sledding? and then proceeds to destroy his sled?!; AND THEN leaves lit candles unattended in his home, burning it down completely??? She was careless, selfish, and just awful imo. I wish the warden was given a better partner..
The romance / chemistry was rushed towards the end and just off in general for me. But of course I'm going to continue (and hopefully love) Xennet's story next!
This one, though? It sadly was not my favorite. Warden Hallum was great; I loved his intelligence and no-nonsense character. I wouldn't consider him boring, just meticulous and reserved. Caring in his own, responsible sort of way.
But Lualhati? She was such a hot mess of an airhead. She unapologetically empties all of her boxes in the middle of someone else's home, making a huge mess; interrupts the warden while he's hard at work building a hospital for her to go sledding? and then proceeds to destroy his sled?!; AND THEN leaves lit candles unattended in his home, burning it down completely??? She was careless, selfish, and just awful imo. I wish the warden was given a better partner..
The romance / chemistry was rushed towards the end and just off in general for me. But of course I'm going to continue (and hopefully love) Xennet's story next!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 6, 2026
I use these books as a palate cleanser between more meaty literature. I need to stop though because the last few haven’t been hitting the same and it’s more and more painful to finish them
Review of advance copy received from Author
Where do I even start with this piece of perfection? As always, this was a great addition to the cowboy colonies series. Hallum and Lualhati clicked in a way that surprised me but that also made so much sense. I for sure thought that Hallum would go crazy while falling for someone that was prone to chaotic messes. Lualhati was the sweet, kind, accepting, vibrant and loveable doctor that I didn't see coming. For her, Hallum could tolerate any mess. It's like he had giant hearts for eyes whenever he was near her. I loved that he stayed stoic and in control while simultaneously processing all of these deep feelings he was having for Lualhati.
Lualhati on the other hand wore her heart on her sleeve and was an open book. I absolutely loooved the way her and Hallum connected and the way that they fell for each other. Their love story was like putting pieces of a puzzle together, they just clicked into place.
Beyond their love story, I absolutely LOVED that we got to see more of the side characters! It's always a joy to see Darcy and Fallon, especially when they're expecting! I'm so excited for Dorn and Xennet's stories. They're both so loveable already!
One last thing I want to mention is how much this book really emotionally shook me at times. Did I tear up? Abso-freankin'-lutely! I'm not giving spoilers away here, but from near tragic moments to a very happy ending, this book was just absolute perfection!
I want to thank Ursa Dax for the opportunity to read this ARC early! My thoughts and opinions are my own in this review.
Lualhati on the other hand wore her heart on her sleeve and was an open book. I absolutely loooved the way her and Hallum connected and the way that they fell for each other. Their love story was like putting pieces of a puzzle together, they just clicked into place.
Beyond their love story, I absolutely LOVED that we got to see more of the side characters! It's always a joy to see Darcy and Fallon, especially when they're expecting! I'm so excited for Dorn and Xennet's stories. They're both so loveable already!
One last thing I want to mention is how much this book really emotionally shook me at times. Did I tear up? Abso-freankin'-lutely! I'm not giving spoilers away here, but from near tragic moments to a very happy ending, this book was just absolute perfection!
I want to thank Ursa Dax for the opportunity to read this ARC early! My thoughts and opinions are my own in this review.
March 10, 2026
I love this series and I literally can’t get enough of these big beautiful cowboy alien convicts. But man, this one just fell super flat for me. Lualhati was insanely annoying and Hallam was so boring. I normally eat these book up. I had a hard time staying engaged with their story. Lualhati was like a bull in the china shop of Hallum’s life. I’m happy the stiff, strait-laced dude got his HEA, but damn, did literally everything have to get destroyed in the process? Also, she was a bit too whiny for me and he was a bit too 🫡
I also feel like everything is starting to get a bit repetitive. Like, the women have the same text conversations with eachother every time a new woman arrives. And goddamn, after this much time, the guy has to know they’re called “pajamas” right? A N N O Y I N G.
What I DID love was Warden Hallum’s story about how he ended up on Zabria Prinar One. I cried. And I love him for it. I also loved the parts when Lualhati and Hallam FINALLY get together - it only took until the last, like, 15% of the book. I was convinced they were just gonna tiptoe around the obvious until they both died of old age.
I’m sticking with it, because one dud out of 8 books is not enough to keep me from reading Xennet’s book! I love him!
I also feel like everything is starting to get a bit repetitive. Like, the women have the same text conversations with eachother every time a new woman arrives. And goddamn, after this much time, the guy has to know they’re called “pajamas” right? A N N O Y I N G.
What I DID love was Warden Hallum’s story about how he ended up on Zabria Prinar One. I cried. And I love him for it. I also loved the parts when Lualhati and Hallam FINALLY get together - it only took until the last, like, 15% of the book. I was convinced they were just gonna tiptoe around the obvious until they both died of old age.
I’m sticking with it, because one dud out of 8 books is not enough to keep me from reading Xennet’s book! I love him!
March 10, 2026
6/5 ⭐️ this is LITERATURE, put it in the louvre, well maybe not there it might get stolen. This is top 2 in the series for me. I have the absolute best time reading these books and I’ll fight anyone who says different. There’s funny pronunciation of human words, protective alien wardens, and it’s grumpy x sunshine. You couldn’t ask for more.
March 22, 2026
Serious and bossy meets emotional and friendly?!? Never stood a chance. Five stars and I’d do it again! If loving this is wrong I don’t want to be right.
March 29, 2026
I was hoping for more connection. One minute it’s just some guy and the next second it’s instant love. I think we’re getting to the end of this series with ideas 🥲
March 6, 2026
ARC Review
Another hilarious and heart warming addition by Ursa Dax, honestly, at this point I would read anything she wrote, I’d read her grocery lists if she published them.
This book has everything we’ve come to expect and love from the cowboys colony series, but I think this one is her funniest book yet, I actually cackled out loud at multiple points. Hilarity aside, Hallum and Lualhati have a classic grumpy/sunshine dynamic coupled with misunderstanding and forced proximity, and this book gives us the opportunity to see what our other characters are up to. Absolutely cannot wait to read Xenets story next!
Another hilarious and heart warming addition by Ursa Dax, honestly, at this point I would read anything she wrote, I’d read her grocery lists if she published them.
This book has everything we’ve come to expect and love from the cowboys colony series, but I think this one is her funniest book yet, I actually cackled out loud at multiple points. Hilarity aside, Hallum and Lualhati have a classic grumpy/sunshine dynamic coupled with misunderstanding and forced proximity, and this book gives us the opportunity to see what our other characters are up to. Absolutely cannot wait to read Xenets story next!
March 6, 2026
Obsessed, no notes, kicking my feet and giggling the whole way through
March 11, 2026
This shot up to one of my favorites in the series. There was so much good banter in this one! With both the couple and all the previous couples. The only thing I wish was different is that we could see a little more of Darcy’s pregnancy. I am dying for her and Falon’s half zabrian half human sapling!
March 21, 2026
A very strict and grumpy warden and a very outgoing doctor they might kiss 😏
March 19, 2026
Love these cowboy alien romances sm.
March 4, 2026
I got the ARC for this and immediately decided that absolutely nothing else going on in my life mattered. Responsibilities? Irrelevant. Priorities? Gone. Because I had a new alien cowboy to read about and that is what truly matters. 😍
I wasn’t sure what I’d think about Warden Hallum at first - but honestly? I should have known better. Ursa has never let me down, and at this point I do feel like we’re close personal friends (is that weird? I don’t care).
It didn’t even take long. Chapter four. That’s it. That’s when I was done for.
“I made a mental note to add an extra storage closet or two onto the hospital for her.”
SIR.
As a woman who loves her things? Who thrives in organized chaos? Who does not want to be told she has “too much stuff”? That line hit me like a freight train. I don’t want a man who complains. I want a man who quietly builds me more room. I was a goner. Immediately. No recovery.
Hallum was so special to me. So closed off. So careful. He didn’t let anyone in. And then Lualhati shows up and suddenly he doesn’t stand a chance. Watching him admire her, provide for her, protect her, love her so openly once he fell? It was beautiful. Genuinely swoon-worthy. The kind of devotion that makes you stare at the wall for a minute after reading.
And Lualhati? Might actually be my favorite heroine of the entire series. She is hilarious. I was cackling every other chapter because of her. Some of my favorite highlights:
“The man wanted me to use the heat generated by his billions of abs to keep my fingers from falling off.”
“SOS! Save our sex toys! Or save our sanity…”
I mean??? Come on. She’s iconic.
And the two of them together? Perfection. Zero notes.
Also - I forgot how much I love Warden Tenn. Him giving Hallum constant grief will never not be hilarious. I ate it up.
And now I am already feral for Xennet’s book!
This is the eighth book in my favorite series and somehow it still feels fresh, funny, romantic, and completely consuming. Ursa does not miss.
5++++++++++++ ⭐️’s and if I could give it more, I absolutely would.
And honestly? Don’t be surprised if I come back later to gush about this again. I’m not done. I’m just pacing myself.
I wasn’t sure what I’d think about Warden Hallum at first - but honestly? I should have known better. Ursa has never let me down, and at this point I do feel like we’re close personal friends (is that weird? I don’t care).
It didn’t even take long. Chapter four. That’s it. That’s when I was done for.
“I made a mental note to add an extra storage closet or two onto the hospital for her.”
SIR.
As a woman who loves her things? Who thrives in organized chaos? Who does not want to be told she has “too much stuff”? That line hit me like a freight train. I don’t want a man who complains. I want a man who quietly builds me more room. I was a goner. Immediately. No recovery.
Hallum was so special to me. So closed off. So careful. He didn’t let anyone in. And then Lualhati shows up and suddenly he doesn’t stand a chance. Watching him admire her, provide for her, protect her, love her so openly once he fell? It was beautiful. Genuinely swoon-worthy. The kind of devotion that makes you stare at the wall for a minute after reading.
And Lualhati? Might actually be my favorite heroine of the entire series. She is hilarious. I was cackling every other chapter because of her. Some of my favorite highlights:
“The man wanted me to use the heat generated by his billions of abs to keep my fingers from falling off.”
“SOS! Save our sex toys! Or save our sanity…”
I mean??? Come on. She’s iconic.
And the two of them together? Perfection. Zero notes.
Also - I forgot how much I love Warden Tenn. Him giving Hallum constant grief will never not be hilarious. I ate it up.
And now I am already feral for Xennet’s book!
This is the eighth book in my favorite series and somehow it still feels fresh, funny, romantic, and completely consuming. Ursa does not miss.
5++++++++++++ ⭐️’s and if I could give it more, I absolutely would.
And honestly? Don’t be surprised if I come back later to gush about this again. I’m not done. I’m just pacing myself.
March 11, 2026
Potentially offensive items: interspecies/human-alien sex, nudity, pre-marital sex, adult situations, sexually explicit, offensive language/ profuse swearing, (mentioned) murder, mature themes
The plotline for this spicy romance series is that humans sign up to be mail-order brides for aliens convicted of murder as children. In Longing for the Alien Lawman, the woman, Lualhati, is a doctor, who knows Tasha, the human liaison for the penal colony. Since the first married couple is getting ready to have a baby (human-alien hybrid), Tasha believes they need to have a human ob-gyn available on the planet as well as a hospital, which is under construction. After quitting her job at the hospital and walking in on her fiancé cheating on her, she decides to answer Tasha's call and commits to one year. She ends up staying with the stiff Warden Hallum who, despite his neat and organized manner, becomes her love interest.
These are spicy primarily because the author worked out some pretty creative mechanics for human-alien sex and uses detail in the few sexual encounters. Ursa Dax's website is very upfront about listing all the offensive things someone might find in this book and is more detailed about it than my review listings. Dax's heroines are inspiringly multicultural and uniquely interesting. In this case, Laulhati is a rather chaotic, stuff-oriented Filipina. The comedy, which is naturally created as two cultures clash and struggle with translation issues, is still strong here. The ending here was slightly contrived. Regardless, this is still a strong series, and I am looking forward to the next one.
The plotline for this spicy romance series is that humans sign up to be mail-order brides for aliens convicted of murder as children. In Longing for the Alien Lawman, the woman, Lualhati, is a doctor, who knows Tasha, the human liaison for the penal colony. Since the first married couple is getting ready to have a baby (human-alien hybrid), Tasha believes they need to have a human ob-gyn available on the planet as well as a hospital, which is under construction. After quitting her job at the hospital and walking in on her fiancé cheating on her, she decides to answer Tasha's call and commits to one year. She ends up staying with the stiff Warden Hallum who, despite his neat and organized manner, becomes her love interest.
These are spicy primarily because the author worked out some pretty creative mechanics for human-alien sex and uses detail in the few sexual encounters. Ursa Dax's website is very upfront about listing all the offensive things someone might find in this book and is more detailed about it than my review listings. Dax's heroines are inspiringly multicultural and uniquely interesting. In this case, Laulhati is a rather chaotic, stuff-oriented Filipina. The comedy, which is naturally created as two cultures clash and struggle with translation issues, is still strong here. The ending here was slightly contrived. Regardless, this is still a strong series, and I am looking forward to the next one.
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