Winner of the 2022 International Impact Book Award
Best Romance Novel


"Kairn slowly opened his eyes. He struggled to recall the fading details of his dream. Every night had been like this for the last four hands. Vivid dreams..."
— Excerpt from Chapter 1
In the wake of devastation, a surprising love grows
Fionne Foxxe Farraday’s debut novel, KAIRN: Mates of the Alliance, is a sweet and steamy kick-off to an all new romantic sci-fi series. A medical professional swamped by the first waves of the Covid-19 pandemic, Farraday was inspired to write as a way of handling both personal and professional stress. With her medical background and military members in her family, KAIRN reads as a heartfelt salute to those whose work puts them on the front lines of battle, whether medical or military.
Set sometime in the near future, Earth is reeling from its first contact with a predatory alien species, the Ichori, whose attack wrecked catastrophe on the planet, harvested precious resources and drained the oceans. Against this backdrop we meet both Daria, a human doctor treating the wounded, and Kairn, the stunningly muscular and handsome leader of the Luperans, another alien race that has been sent to help Earth recover from the devastation. Members of the Galactic Alliance, the Luperans establish diplomatic relations with Earth and use their highly advanced technology to help Earth rebuild after the attack. While different in appearance, Daria and Kairn become friends and discover that their similarities and hopes are alike, resulting in a bond that grows along with their friendship.
With each step in their relationship, they grow in deeper understanding and trust for each other and the romantic heat begins to build between them. But when the unthinkable happens and Kairn is critically wounded, their relationship and developing bond is put to the test. Can their relationship survive? Can the wounded warrior learn to accept the unconditional love offered by Daria?
KAIRN: Mates of the Alliance is a slow burn, feel good, boy meets girl romance that will provide readers with an escape from the stresses of daily life. A tribute to total monogamy, Kairn and Daria are a refreshing – and extraordinarily sexy – example of the joys that can be found in a committed relationship. Farraday’s humor and eye for detail draws the reader in, leaving us simultaneously satisfied with the story and longing to know what happens next. I can hardly wait for the next installment! Highly recommended.
Jessica Tofino
This is Truly a Love Story
This is truly a love story. However, amidst the steamy romance and sexuality which rages between her characters, the author takes her readers on a journey of discovery. She invites them to look beneath the surface of relationships, deep into those places where loyalty, and commitment lie, to those times when sacrifice is necessary, where sweetness and light take a back stand, and true love takes over, and you realize that beauty is, after all, only skin deep. I am sure this extremely eye-opening and highly charged storyline will appeal greatly to science fiction fans. Highly recommended.
Susan Keefe
A smart, funny and sexy story
This is a smart, funny, and sexy story of hope that was written during a time of the pandemic. It’s a story that will warm your heart and make you laugh out loud. The author is uniquely qualified and extremely gifted at imagining all manner of interactions. It will surprise you at all turns. It demonstrates that beauty is truly only skin deep. This is the first novel of what promises to be an incredible series by Farraday. Readers will finish this extraordinary sci-fi romance hoping for more.
John J. Kelly
Accolades to the author
Accolades to the author for understanding the needs and vulnerabilities of teens and growing those insecurities into the horizons beyond career into passion – the hope for finding the someone who is more than the ordinary superficial ‘crowd.’ At the same time, demonstrating a keen eye for the unknown other world – in the Alliance – views from other planets and places. This is, gratefully, Volume 1 of a projected series – a brilliant overture to fascinating and delightful world!
Grady Harp
KAIRN: Mates of the Alliance is a Clash of Worlds
Fionne Foxxe Farraday’s debut sci-fi romance novel, ‘KAIRN: Mates of the Alliance,’ is a clash of worlds as alien cultures battle over the Fate of Earth, one against and one trying to save it, as a smolderingly complex, destined-to-be love affair blossoms between a human lifesaver, a doctor, and an alien lifetaker, a soldier…‘Kairn: Mates of Alliance’ is a page-turner with heart and hope.
Brad Butler
Mates of the Alliance is a Slow Burn
KAIRN: Mates of the Alliance is a slow burn, feel good, boy meets girl romance that will provide readers with an escape from the stresses of daily life. A tribute to total monogamy, Kairn and Daria are a refreshing – and extraordinarily sexy – example of the joys that can be found in a committed relationship. Farrady’s humor and eye for detail draws the reader in, leaving us simultaneously satisfied with the story and longing to know what happens next. I can hardly wait for the next installment! Highly recommended.