is the fifth book in the Icehome series by Ruby Dixon , taking place in the same universe as the popular Ice Planet Barbarians . This installment shifts focus from the blue sa-khui warriors to a pair of red-skinned a’ani clones, Vordis and Thrand, who are adjusting to freedom after a lifetime of slavery and gladiatorial combat. Plot Summary

The story follows Angie, a human woman abducted from Earth who wakes up on a harsh ice planet with a major complication: she is heavily pregnant and has no memory of how it happened. While she feels isolated and self-conscious about her condition, she finds unexpected protectors in Vordis and his "brother" Thrand.

Vordis, struggling with his lack of identity as a clone, becomes deeply devoted to Angie. He views her not as a master to serve, but as a partner to cherish. However, his competitive relationship with Thrand—who also initially tries to claim Angie—creates tension as they both navigate human emotions for the first time. Angie's Gladiator (Icehome, #4) by Ruby Dixon | Goodreads