The Emperor's discovery of a compatible female on a slave ship changed that. Since then they have been searching the known universes, for compatible females. The Tornian Empire has been dying ever since the great infection caused the birth of females to become a rarity. He will have no offspring for no female would Join with him, for once he was scarred he was considered 'unfit'. He is the King of Luda, blood brother to the Emperor and his line will die with him. Overall, I love this book as much as I did the first time and I know I will read it again in the future.King Grim Vasteri is the strongest and most feared warrior in the Tornian Empire. She is truthful and honest with everyone and really knows how to make people feel better about themselves and the situation. Lisa is a strong, caring, and protective woman. Having this huge scared warrior who knows nothing about children being attentive and caring for the children is adorable. I love how caring and protective Grim is of Lisa and their daughters. I loved everything about this world and characters. Lisa and Grim’s story is one filled with cultural differences, love, and danger. I know a lot of people have issues with the editing and some of the story plots but I don’t notice them because I am so entranced by the story, even after all this time. Something about Grim and Lisa’s story just makes everything feel better. This book is one of my go-to book to read when I am in a reading slump, feeling depressed, or just can’t figure out what to read. I have read this book so many times at this point that you would think I would be bored by now but I love it more each time (I have read it every year since 2015). King Grim never expected to have a female after he became scared, but now he has a female and children who are gifts from the Goddess, and he will do everything he can to keep them. She makes a deal with the fearsome warrior in charge to go back for them. She isn’t unattached though, she has two little girls at home that she refuses to leave. The aliens expect her to comply and be willing to join with one of their males when they reach Tornian. Lisa Miller is visiting her husband’s grave when she is kidnapped by aliens.

Grim by M.K. Eidem