Sci-Fi / Alien Dark Romance
The Hardwired: A Slow-Burn Sci-Fi Dark Romance (BOOK1) (The Protocol X)
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Why we recommend it
Book one of The Protocol X, this slow-burn sci-fi dark romance trades in tension, secrets, and a dangerous attraction that builds across a high-tech, high-stakes world. The mood is brooding and immersive, ideal for readers who love a morally grey hero and a romance that smolders before it ignites. Expect forbidden pull, dark undercurrents, and patient payoff. A gripping start for fans of cerebral, simmering dark sci-fi romance.
Book details
- Published
- February 2026
Content warnings (tap to reveal)
- Emotional Abuse / Gaslighting
- Graphic Violence

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