The Morcai Battalion by Diana Palmer

In a galaxy torn by war, loyalty and love are the most dangerous weapons of all. When Dr. Madeline Ruszel, a brilliant scientist, is captured by enemy forces, she finds herself under the command of Colonel Aran Serros of the Morcai Battalion—a mysterious and battle-hardened alien leader. As political intrigue and interplanetary conflict rage, Madeline and Aran must rely on one another to survive. But their alliance soon becomes something deeper—something that could alter the fate of entire worlds.

Diana Palmer blends sweeping science fiction with romantic intensity, crafting a story of courage, destiny, and forbidden love set among the stars.