Her betrayal cuts deeper than the testing and torture, but when he escapes, he’ll show as little mercy as she did. A FUTURISTIC ROMANCE When Drako's space pod malfunctions over Johannesburg, his secret reconnaissance mission goes horribly wrong. Wounded in the crash, he's captured by the South African Secret Service who sees an opportunity to strengthen their army and make a fortune by using the alien pilot in an unorthodox experiment. They send a female to tend to Drako's injuries, a human girl with the pretty name of Ilse who's sweet and caring. The perfume of her skin is like a drug, her blood an aphrodisiac. He can still smell her and taste her on his tongue. Her betrayal cuts deeper than the testing and torture. No matter. His escape is pending. When he comes back to Earth, it will be to find her, and when he does, he'll show as little mercy as she did These are the events that led to the Krinar Earth Invasion. This is the untold story. Note: This is a standalone story that plays off in Anna Zaires's Krinar World with the author's permission. You don't need to read the original Krinar Chronicles to follow the story, but it's highly recommended for character insight and reading enjoyment. "With as many ups and downs as a rollercoaster, The Krinar Experiment drew me in from the first page and held me enthralled. Ilyse and Drako are enchanting together, the journey of their love both tumultuous, fraught with tension, misunderstandings and yet, what Ilyse and Drako feel for one another hidden beneath the hurts of past actions is breathtaking in its intensity." - Bingeworthy Book Blog "Another great story from the author and what a surprise... a standalone plot from the Krinar World!! It was fresh, adventurous and captivating combined with very lovable characters." - Nicole, Goodreads "Charmaine Pauls take on the Krinar World and she did it justice. Action, suspense, revenge, torture, romance, and so much more was included to give you a story that will have you hooked until the very end." - K. Ramjohn, Goodreads "This is an incredible addition to the Krinar World. I loved the dynamic between Drako and Ilse. It was full of sexual tension as a result of the betrayal, and the sweetest revenge any sexy alien alpha could dole out! It had elements of danger and angst and tender moments that made me swoon." - Lynette, Goodreads A big, heart-felt thank you to Anna Zaires for opening her Krinar World to fans like me, and for allowing new characters on her Krinar stage. All credit for the technology and physical attributes of the Krinar race used in this story goes to Anna Zaires and Dima Zales, with special reference to advanced nanotechnology for healing, transport via pods, Krinar dwellings and their unique characteristics, as well as mention of the coming Krinar Earth Invasion. The Krinar books remain at the top of my favorite futuristic romances, and it was an honor and pleasure to play in this world. Thank you, Anna and Dima! Charmaine Pauls was born in Bloemfontein, South Africa. She obtained a degree in Communication at the University of Potchefstroom and followed a diverse career path in journalism, public relations, advertising, communication, and brand marketing. Her writing has always been an integral part of her professions. When she moved to Chile with her French husband, she started writing full-time. She has been publishing novels and short stories since 2011. Charmaine currently lives in Montpellier, France with her family. Their household is a lively mix of Afrikaans, English, French, and Spanish.