Hearts By Leslie Chase — Stranded

Draxus becomes convinced Laura is meant for him, a recurring theme in Chase's Sci-Fi works.

A "badass" heroine whose professional ethics initially prevent her from pursuing her client. She is portrayed as fierce, sexy, and determined to keep the stubborn Prince alive. Stranded Hearts by Leslie Chase

The dynamic between a serious, duty-bound bodyguard and a flippant, high-ranking royal. Draxus becomes convinced Laura is meant for him,

Leslie Chase utilizes several popular romance tropes to drive the plot and character development: The dynamic between a serious, duty-bound bodyguard and

Stranded and pursued by pirates, the pair must navigate the treacherous terrain while dressed for a luxury cruise, all while battling their growing attraction to one another. Key Characters

The story includes a "cute and feisty pet," an adorable winged creature adopted by Laura during their trek through the jungle. Themes & Tropes

The story follows , a highly competent human bodyguard assigned to protect the arrogant and incredibly wealthy Prince Draxus of Tagra .