Zalis by Nancey Cummings

Gemma was not going back to Earth.
Stolen and sold to aliens? Gemma’s impulsive nature and temper have gotten her into some sticky spots, but this is easily the worst. Even her rescue is bungled.
Get married or go home. An easy choice. What better protection than a huge, muscular alien warrior? Zalis is the meanest, baddest thing she’s ever seen. He’ll keep the monsters away. But is her safety worth taking away his choice, too?

Zalis wants a love match.
But he’ll accept a marriage of convenience, for now. Gemma chose him because she wants protection. He’ll bring vengeance to those who hurt her, show her that he’s more than a brute, and win her heart.

Can something fake become real? It will when Zalis claims his mate.