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[PRE-ORDER] Mariposa (Queens Command) by Lexie Axelson
[PRE-ORDER] Mariposa (Queens Command) by Lexie Axelson
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Release Date: 12/01/2026
military romance • forbidden love • age gap romance • ex's father • instructor/student tension • special forces romance
A determined soldier. A formidable instructor. And an attraction that could put everything she's worked for at risk.
Lexie Axelson delivers an intense, forbidden military romance featuring a strong-willed heroine and a commanding older hero. Set against the demanding world of elite Special Forces training, Mariposa brings together dangerous chemistry, emotional vulnerability, and an irresistible connection that neither character can easily ignore.
The Vibe
Abby is determined to prove herself in the Special Forces course. Strong, capable, and unwilling to back down, she has worked hard to earn her place among the elite. But her training becomes considerably more complicated when one of her instructors is Kade O'Connell, the infamous Special Operator known as Beast.
Kade is intimidating, disciplined, and notoriously difficult to impress. His reputation precedes him, and his demanding approach makes the course challenging for everyone, especially Abby.
But there's another complication. Kade isn't just an intimidating instructor. He's also the father of Abby's ex-boyfriend.
As the two struggle to keep their attraction under control, proximity and undeniable chemistry make avoiding each other increasingly difficult. With professional boundaries, complicated history, and forbidden feelings standing in their way, their connection promises plenty of tension.
Perfect for readers who love military romances, commanding older heroes, determined heroines, and relationships that push every boundary.
Spice Level
- 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5)
Tropes & Tags
- Military romance
- Forbidden romance
- Age-gap romance
- Ex-boyfriend's father
- Instructor/student dynamic
- Special Forces setting
- Older hero
- Strong heroine
- Alpha hero
- Forced proximity
- Forbidden attraction
- High-stakes military training
- Emotional tension
- Contemporary romance
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