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Space for Growth: A Spicy M/NB Alien Romance (Spire Station Book 3)

Emily Antoinette
4.5 / 5.0
Published: 2025

Description

Paul is a man who knows exactly what it feels like to be overlooked, but life on Spire Station is about to change everything. As a human carving out a quiet existence among the stars, he never expected to cross paths with Maerlon, a non-binary alien whose presence is as commanding as it is magnetic. Their connection is immediate, intense, and impossible to ignore, igniting a slow-burn tension that quickly flares into something scorching. This story celebrates a rare and beautiful M/NB pairing, grounding the romance in authentic chemistry and genuine respect. Set against the backdrop of high-stakes space piracy and the vibrant, dangerous life of a frontier station, the relationship between Paul and Maerlon becomes a sanctuary. While they navigate external threats and the complexities of their galactic home, they discover that true belonging is found in each other. Readers have fallen hard for this duo, praising the book for its electric heat and its refreshing, normalizing portrayal of non-binary identity. If you are looking for a high-octane sci-fi romance that balances pulse-pounding suspense with a deeply tender, spicy, and affirming love story, you have finally found your next obsession. Spire Station has never felt this alive.

Customer Reviews

Top 3 from Amazon
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Caity
March 22, 2025
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Human Paul and Hadrell have my heart

I don't mean to sound dramatic but holy heck this was the hottest book. WHEW!!!! I have been so excited for Human Paul to find love! he was such a sad lonely bean. Hadrell and Paul... My sweet sweet human Paul! I loved how anxious and insecure Paul was because we get to see Hadrell always building him up and showing him how incredible he is! and Paul showing Hadrell trust and love and so much joyyy. They are just instantly so good together, like they were meant to be. It takes a little time for them to find the way they fit together but once they do it works SO WELL. And the whole club scene with Paul as Hadrells pet (and their practice..). Dear lord. I also always appreciate how well Emily writes about consent and how she handles kink in her books. There is always clear consent and boundaries and always aftercare ♥ This was the funniest of the Spire station series so far. I could read these two together for another 300 pages and not get bored. We get to know more about both Paula and Hadrell and all the people on his ship ( I desperately need Yaz to get a partner he is so precious!!!!) and we also get to meet up with all the gang from Space for Love and Space for More :)
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Amelia Lin
March 26, 2025
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absolutely loved it

After one too many drinks, Paul wakes up in the bed of an alien pirate. As if that’s not bad enough, the ship takes off—leaving him stranded with Hadrell and their chaotic crew. What starts as an unfortunate mix-up turns into an unforgettable journey filled with danger, laughter, and some serious emotions. I did not expect this one to hit so hard, but wow. The representation was beautifully done, and the romance? Equal parts tender and hilarious. Plus, the creativity with the alien tech? 10/10 👏
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Mads I.
March 19, 2025
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Best NB romance I've read!

It's so unfortunately rare to find a book with a M/NB pairing, much less one that treats the couple (and other NB characters) as normal beings and leaves off the discrimination. (The only drama is the fun kind pirates bring.) Not only that but NB characters who aren't all the same androgynous, masculine-coded "nonbinary person." And! A man who has feelings beyond lust, jealousy, and anger! Who cries, who is vulnerable and sometimes soft. Who shows emotional intelligence. The effort made to make Paul and Hadrell (and Bret'u) feel 'really real' and step away from common romance tropes is a breath of fresh air. The plot itself is amazing as well, a great sci-fi pirate adventure mystery with very little violence (if that's not your thing). But I think my favorite part is the author's notes. An author who writes books for (and about) people like me, even in the face of losing readers, is a rare gem. I'm sad to say goodbye to Spire but excited to see where Emily takes me next – I'm officially a diehard fan.