Grumpy Alien Lumberjack

He's a mature, grumpy, battle-scarred alien lumberjack who swore he'd never take a mate. She's a stubborn, cheerful human with a limp, a sketchbook, and a deadline.

Methic spends his days guarding the sacred autumn forest of Asemsa. He rarely comes to the colony, especially during mating season when the other Majaki warriors like him compete for wives. But when a curvy little human sneaks into his woods at night, he discovers the thought of someone else claiming her has him sharpening the blade of his axe.

Jeneva knows she's about to be cast out of the colony for being "useless" after her accident as soon as the fall festival is over. But when she meets a towering alien who tastes like pumpkin spice when he kisses her, useless is the last thing she feels.

She just wanted to sketch the glowing trees but he's about to show her how it feels to be thoroughly devoured like a pumpkin pie.