Bound to the Crown, Torn by Desire: A Sci-Fi Romance That Rewrites Power

Because love shouldn’t be safe—especially on a planet where power means everything

In Ruling Sikthand, the seventh instalment of The Clecanian Series by Victoria Aveline, romance and rebellion collide in a world where loyalty is currency and desire is a weapon. Known for blending emotional depth with alien romance and political intrigue, Aveline raises the stakes in this bold new chapter. If you’re drawn to stories that explore power imbalances, forced proximity, and redemption arcs wrapped in steam, you won’t want to miss this one.

This isn’t your average alien love story. It’s about control. Survival. And what happens when a woman is forced into power—and finds out she might not want to give it back.

A queen, a warlord, and a planet on the edge

Ruling Sikthand opens with a dangerous proposition. Our heroine—strong-willed, intelligent, and fiercely independent—is thrust into a position of authority she never asked for. On Sikthand, the rules are brutal, and so is the man she must now stand beside: a Clecanian warlord with a reputation for domination and destruction.

But domination isn’t simple—not when attraction coils between them like a live wire.

As political tension mounts and enemies circle closer, the heroine must navigate not only foreign customs and dangerous alliances but also the growing heat between her and the male who should be her enemy—or at least, her leash-holder. Every choice she makes is weighted with consequences. Every moment alone with him is a battle between pride and passion.

Aveline’s worldbuilding is immersive, tactile, and charged with stakes that extend beyond romantic chemistry. Yet, make no mistake—the romance is fierce. This is a story of consent redefined, where power is never given lightly, and trust is a risk few can afford.

Tropes turned inside out, in the best way.

Tropes You’ll Sink Into:

• Alien royalty romance – with politics, rebellion, and sensual tension on every page
• Enemies-to-lovers – but slower, sharper, and built on fire and respect
• Power imbalance – used as a mirror, not a fantasy
• Forced proximity – ruling side by side when trust is still a dangerous word

Emotional and Genre Depth:

• Political intrigue – war, betrayal, loyalty. The stakes go beyond the bedroom.
• Healing through autonomy – our heroine isn’t here to be claimed—she’s here to rule
• Cultural clash – rituals, expectations, and the danger of not fitting in
• Feminine strength – not in spite of vulnerability, but because of it

Victoria Aveline’s writing delivers both heat and heart. She doesn’t rush the romance or use trauma for spectacle. Instead, she unspools power dynamics with care, building a relationship on tension, learning, and mutual defiance.

For readers who crave romance that roars

If you love:

• Sci-fi romance with emotional weight and stunning worldbuilding
• Characters who grow into their power and challenge every norm
• Slow-burn alien mating stories that balance dominance with depth
• A romance where agency matters, even when the hero is 7 feet tall and weaponized

Then Ruling Sikthand is for you.

It’s not about being saved. It’s about being seen—and choosing your crown, your man, and your future on your terms.

Final thoughts: On a planet where strength means everything, love might mean more

Ruling Sikthand is more than a sci-fi romance—it’s a reclamation. It’s about choosing love not because you’re allowed to but because you demand it. It’s about navigating power not as something to surrender but as something to shape.

Victoria Aveline continues to challenge what we expect from alien romance—and she does it with fire, grace, and undeniable chemistry.

So go ahead. Step onto Sikthand. Rule it. Burn for it. And let yourself be undone by a warlord who learns to kneel, too.