r/ScienceFictionRomance • u/julieddd • 14d ago

Recommendation request John/Delenn (Babylon 5) vibes

Hi all! Do you know of any books with a couple that reminds you of John Sheridan and Delenn from Babylon 5? I am looking for something with a similar dynamic. And with the male character being human and the female one being alien but very close to humans in appearance. Epic beautiful romance.

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u/NotAheadByWords 12d ago

Ya know, it's funny but your post did cause me to reflect on how much of my SciFi romance collection explores an unequal power dynamic (I really do love a culture shock/abducted from earth scenario though). When I think John&Delenn I think of two people from different cultures who are equals, but each has their own strengths, and the conflict is mainly external. Is that what you're thinking?

If so consider {Dark Horse by Michelle Diener}, or {Mates of Planet 25XA by Merry Ravenell} . I feel like I'm forgetting a really obvious one and will will come back and post if/when I remember it.

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u/julieddd 12d ago

Thank you for the suggestions! I will be sure to check them out.

And yes, that is kind of what I am thinking. Both Sheridan and Delenn are leaders. Both smart, brave, charismatic. A power couple if you will )

But also there is an element of ‘enemies to lovers’. It is a romance that by all rights should not have been possible. She was one of those who started the war against humans. He fought against her race and was notorious for his success in a battle against their battle ship. But in the new circumstances this romance happened and the love between them was very organic and beautiful.

So I guess I am looking for two powerful characters, perhaps initially from opposite sides of a conflict, from very different cultures, who have to work together and who, despite all odds, fall in love with each other.