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A Treasure for the Alien Warrior by Honey Phillips
Can an alien commander allow himself to choose love over duty? Jessica’s orderly life changed forever when she became the guardian of her orphaned niece and nephew. She is still trying to learn how to be a parent when they are taken by aliens.After a desperate attempt to escape their captors ends on a deserted planet, she faces an entirely new set of challenges... -
Captain Vorpatril's Alliance by Lois McMaster Bujold
Captain Ivan Vorpatril is happy with his relatively uneventful bachelor's life of a staff officer to a Barrayaran admiral. Ivan, cousin to Imperial troubleshooter Miles Vorkosigan, is not far down the hereditary list for the emperorship. Thankfully, new heirs have directed that headache elsewhere, leaving Ivan to enjoy his life on Komarr, far from the Byzantine court politics of his home system...Categorized as:
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Born with a Silver Moon by Milly Taiden
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 16 ratings** COMPLETELY STANDALONE ** Discover a brand new race of Alpha males ready to find their mates in a dangerous warrior planet. Sassy women traveling with Gerri Wilder are in for the journey of a lifetime and a mate that will love them through the galaxy. Are you ready? Grab the next Galaxan romance between a sexy warrior and his fiery mate... -
Kiss My Asteroid by Milly Taiden
** COMPLETELY STANDALONE **Discover a brand new race of Alpha males ready to find their mates in a dangerous warrior planet. Sassy women traveling with Gerri Wilder are in for the journey of a lifetime and a mate that will love them through the galaxy. Are you ready?Ivy Grimaldi can’t stand change. Ever. But change is something she’s had to deal with a lot lately... -
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Hatched by Erin Tate, Celia Kyle
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsTaulan joi Lana Coburn, War Master of the Preor third fleet, is finally having his wishes granted. He has a mate and will soon have two dragonlets to protect and love. But only if he can live to see them born. Or, as his Lana says, hatched . This short story is set in the DRAGONS OF PREOR world and does not stand alone... -
Winterfair Gifts by Lois McMaster Bujold
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsMiles Vorkosigan and his fiancée Ekaterin are enjoying the Winterfair festivities and wedding gifts on their home planet Barrayar, but Miles’ enemies are at work. Sergeant Taura, a genetically engineered young woman Miles befriended, helps uncover the sinister plot. A double dose of romance enlivens this delightful novella in the New York Times bestselling Vorkosigan saga... -
Cetaganda by Lois McMaster Bujold
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 47 ratingsThe fifth installment of the Hugo-award winning adventures of Miles Vorkosigan.In this novel Miles Vorkosigan and his cousin Ivan travel to Cetaganda, the long-standing enemy of Barrayar, to represent their Barrayar at the funeral of the mother of the Cetagandan emperor... -
Diplomatic Immunity by Lois McMaster Bujold
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsReturning from their honeymoon on Earth, Miles and Ekaterin stop at one of the asteroid-based habitats informally known as Quaddiespace (see FALLING FREE), where Miles is sent to defuse an incident between a Barryaran military command and the local police... -
Hierax by Ruby Lionsdrake
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAs a database programmer from Arizona and a fan of sedate, indoor activities, Indi Smith doesn’t belong in outer space. Certainly not in a star system with a broken wormhole gate and no way home. But through no fault of her own, that’s where she’s landed, and nobody on the ship, not even the genius chief engineer Hierax, knows how to repair the gate...Categorized as:
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Oh No, I Shot A Spaceship And Kissed An Alien Cyberchef by Kate Sinner
Nothing says 'five-star hospitality' quite like accidentally blasting an alien ship out of the sky.Welcome to my life at the Alien Hotel. My days are a delightful cocktail of wrestling with the demonic NutriSynth, dodging kitchen fires, and trying not to murder our cyborg chef, Nelan. Did I mention he's irritatingly handsome? Because that's totally irrelevant and not at all distracting...Categorized as:
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Oh No, I Stole An Alien Furball And Kissed A Beastmaster by Kate Sinner
In space, no one can hear you squeal over cute, trouble-making alien furballs... or a unexpected romance. All I wanted was a fluffy friend, but now I'm knee-deep in an adorable infestation threatening to destroy everything we've built. As the furry menace multiplies, our once-bustling hotel teeters on the brink of ruin... -
Xenon by Regine Abel
What is dead is never truly gone.When she embarks on a rescue mission in an abandoned lab, the last thing Kate Lewis expects is for a long dead Xian Warrior to rise from his ashes. Then he claims she’s his soulmate. Although she doesn’t doubt his sincerity, Kate cannot help but question the truth of his words...Categorized as:
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Surrendered by Evangeline Andereson, Reese Dante
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCommander Thornex is a Hybrid--half Kindred and half Pyro--a much feared people who have the ability to unleash horrific maelstroms of flame whenever they are angered. All his life Thorn has struggled to control the destructive power within him. A horrible accident in his past made him swear to never unleash the fire again and for many years, he has kept himself under tight control... -
Mercenary Abduction by Eve Langlais
All this mercenary wants is to kill and loot his way to fame and fortune, but his plans change when a human accidentally steals his heart. Makl is looking to become the greatest mercenary the universe has known. In true family tradition, he leaves a trail of mayhem and bodies wherever he goes. steals the most priceless of items, ravishes females left and right... -
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Dark Class by Michelle Diener
Waking up alone . . . Ellie Masters comes out of a coma to find herself the only inhabitant of an eerily empty moon station. She’s not on Earth any more, she’s not even in the right solar system. So when someone reaches out to her, tells her he’s her friend, she’s happy to believe it. The alternative is to be stuck alone with an enemy.The hunt of his career . . -
Rendan by Erin Tate, Celia Kyle
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsViolence is never the answer… unless you’re a Preor warrior. Rendan sen Tarkan, Offense Master to the Preor Third Fleet, has found his human mate. She is small compared to him, but her curves, delicious scent, and sky blue eyes call out to his soul. He has waited for a female for over two centuries and he will fight—kill—any who dare attempt to take her. Even one of his own males... -
Loving a Stranger by Evangeline Anderson, Reese Dante
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA warrior able to take over the body of another Thrust into his enemy's life. Soon he begins to love his enemy's lonely, abused wife but can she ever trust him again when she finds out she has been Loving a Stranger? Reeve J'lorn is an M-Switch Kindred... -
Guarding the Goddess by Evangeline Anderson, Reese Dante
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAn alien Queen in need of a Bodyguard A Warrior who is sworn never to Love But what happens when she needs him To Quell the Heat inside her? Can Ty keep himself from loving Ellina while... Guarding the Goddess? Y’res the Fourth--otherwise known as Ellina--the newly crowned ruler of Helios Beta, has a problem: someone is trying to kill her...Categorized as:
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Alien Retribution by Sadie Carter
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSince the day his family was murdered, Boris has been obsessed with vengeance. The last thing he needs in his life is a mate. Besides, what sort of female would want a scarred, crippled male who has taken a vow of silence? Nope, there is no room in his life for a female. Then he meets Nassir. Beautiful. Fragile. Distant... -
Alien Architect Needs a Nanny by Tasha Black
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s there to watch over his children, but he’ll have to watch out for his heart.Emelia Robbins works as an admin at the Alien Nanny Agency. She never goes on assignments, but when a desperate client puts out a last-minute plea for help, her boss decides to send her out in the field...Categorized as:
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Dragon's Protection by Miranda Martin
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes your greatest fears bring you where you need to be, no matter how hard the road is... Victoria... I was stupid. Scared and stupid when I followed the racist leader of the anti-Zmaj into the desert. We were exiled from the rest of the human survivors but hey, at least I was getting away from the huge and intimidating, dragon-like Zmaj warriors... -
All I Want For Christmas Is An Alien: Sci Fi Alien Holiday Romance by Julie K. Cohen
Don’t tell me there’s no Christmas on Zyan. All we need is a plan…Sure, the aliens here don’t know what Christmas is, we don’t have Christmas lights or chocolate (yes, that one’s hard to accept), but we’re all together. Zyanthan-human mated pairs and their children, all celebrating the holidays... -
I Married A Catman by Regine Abel
He was the dream mate she never expected.When Ophelia seeks the services of the Prime Mating Agency to find her soulmate, she’s floored to learn that her perfect match is Gaelec, an intimidating, feline-looking ex-convict...Categorized as:
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Wulf and the Bounty Hunter by Gail Koger
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWulf knows Yakira is his soulmate. Now he just needs to convince her. But with intergalactic terrorists on Yakira’s trail, there’s little time for romance. What’s a hot-blooded Coletti warlord to do? Yakira feels safe and cherished with Wulf, but he is a Coletti--the ultimate predator with a taste for blood, a passion for battle, and the need to control everything in his life... -
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Hitting the Target by Evangeline Anderson, Reese Dante
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA girl sent to kill the one she is dreaming of Her target? A Kindred warrior with a beast inside Can Mia complete her mission? Or is Trey Hitting the Target when he aims for her heart? Ormyu Five is the world divided in two To the north, a police state ruled by the heavy hand of The EYE, which spies on its people constantly and keeps iron control over their lives...Categorized as:
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Alien Soldier's Baby by Luna Hunter
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCan their interspecies romance achieve the impossible? Wanted: distracting assignment for third-wheel researcher Kelly Graham feels like an intruder since her bestie and fellow scientist Jillian Archer married sexy alien warrior General Vinz... -
Alien Guardian's Baby by Luna Hunter
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCan their interstellar romance prevent a galactic war? Where no human has gone before Isabella Parker is en route to Vortex Station in response to a mysterious message on her datapad... -
Gravel and Grit by Stacy Jones
Zaek is losing hope after waiting centuries for rescue, but the time has finally arrived. The lost emergency beacon has fallen from orbit and gone active. All he needs to do to get off this damn planet named Earth is find it and get to the pick up location in time... -
Kozav by Erin Tate, Celia Kyle
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsKozav found his mate and then he lost her. Now it’s time to hunt… Grace Hall is a nurse, not a doctor. But when five Preor warriors are brought to the emergency room and the doctors don’t do a darn thing for them, she steps forward. Sure, they are aliens with massive wings who turn into dragons whenever they wish, but they still look human-ish... -
Romancing the Alpha: An Action-Adventure Romance Boxed Set by Zoe York, Ruby Lionsdrake
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA multi-author anthology of action-packed adventure novellas. Let the adrenaline flow! ***ZOE YORK, RUBY LIONSDRAKE, ZARA KEANE, ANNA HACKETT, EMBER CASEY, ANNA LOWE, SADIE HALLER, LYN BRITTAN, LYDIA ROWAN, A.J... -
Novak by Luna Hunter
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThis alien general demands obedience. Being an ambassador ain’t easy — especially if you’re a young, curvy blonde on a space station full of aliens! Michelle Coors tries her best to serve humanity, but sometimes it feels like she’s running into a brick wall. The Zorans are the worst of them — headstrong, arrogant, alpha warrior aliens who show her zero respect... -
Dusan by Luna Hunter
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsDusan must choose: His squad or his mate. Cindy Knox needs a break. The shapely blonde saved the galaxy with Michelle and Novak’s help, and now the intergalactic paparazzi won’t leave her alone. She never asked for this fame, and does her best to flee from the spotlight... -
Crossing Quinn by Gail Koger
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsQuinn Jones is a formidable Coletti warlord. His mission is to capture Xenia and bring her back to Tanith to be mated with a warrior the Overlord has chosen. Problem is, Quinn finds himself falling for the beautiful Farin. Her unusual “psychic powers, combat training and berserker abilities” make her the perfect mate for him... -
Let Me Love You by Miranda Martin
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThere's nothing a dragon warrior won't do to bring Valentine's Day to their treasure. Samil I'm not a warrior. I'm not as fast or as strong as the other males. No matter how hard I've tried, that's just not me. However, it's my memory of my mother that will allow the others to create the cho-co-lat for their mates. My dragon does long for one female... -
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Hothar's Folly by Gail Koger
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUndercover psychic investigator Casey Jones’ hunt for a traitor in Central Command gets blown all to hell when the crew of the military C130 cargo plane she's riding on tries to kill her. Drawing on her telekinesis, Casey stops their assassination attempt and bails out as the aircraft goes down in flames... -
Vukan by Luna Hunter
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe fate of the entire universe depends on me working alongside Vukan, a dominant alien general. The only problem? I hate him and everything he stands for. I don’t take orders from any man — and certainly not some alien general. I don’t care that he’s a seven-foot-tall, deadly warrior with a body to die for... -
Drakan by Luna Hunter
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsCan an alpha alien warrior and a curvy human pilot save the universe? Hannah Kingsley has more than enough on her plate. The full-figured blonde delivers intergalactic packages for a living on her trusty spaceship with her best friend Evelyn, trying to save up enough money to send her little brother to a school for the gifted... -
The Zoran's Captive (Scifi Alien Romance) (Barbarian Brides) by Luna Hunter
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsShe's the only one who can save me -- but can I protect her from myself? They say I'm a monster. A killer. Humanity's worst nightmare. Only Nora Baker believes in me. To spite her the warden locks the curvy human in my cell. He expects me to kill her. Nobody expects me to love her. When I see her, it's love at first sight... -
Doctor Galaxy by Jenny Schwartz
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsNew ER doctor Alexi Sur always intended to join an aid agency. She'd just expected to work among humans. But when the Pax Galactica Corps becomes her only option (don't ask - the debts aren't hers, but the family is. Much to her regret), Alexi finds herself traveling the galaxy and learning alien physiology and culture, all while becoming a reality TV star... -
My Big Green Alien Orc by Skye MacKinnon
Aliens are real. I know because they abducted me. Now I’m trapped in a deadly game and everything I do is for the entertainment of aliens. If I fail, I die. My only chance of survival is a big, scary monster…but is he truly on my side or is this yet another game? She’s my mate. They showed me my fated female, then took her away. I will do anything to get to her. I will tear this planet apart...Categorized as:
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The Purveli by Dianne Duvall
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Dianne Duvall brings readers the next stand-alone novel in an exciting new sci-fi romance series full of action, adventure, and happily-ever-afters.Ava has always been different... -
Lost to the Alien Lord by Ella Blake
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA Sci-Fi Alien Romance I signed up for a research mission with five other women. Instead, we crashed on an alien planet with too many dangers to count. Separated from the other women, I'm on my own until a huge alien with color-changing skin and a massive sword gets me out of a bad spot. I don't understand Savair's language, but I think he's under the impression that I'm his.I am NOT his... -
Dragon's Mate by Miranda Martin, Juno Wells
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsLike being stranded on a desert alien planet wasn't enough... All I ever wanted was someone to love. Now my best friend is knocked up by the only hunky alien-dragon available and I can't tell anyone how totally jealous I am. The handful of humans who survived our ship's crash are locked in a struggle to live in sweltering heat with dwindling supplies...Categorized as:
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Taulan by Erin Tate, Celia Kyle
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsHe wants to return to Preor and she wants a job, but you don’t always get what you want. Lana Cooper is down to her last hundred dollars, has no job, and her clunker of a car has finally clunked out. How has her life become such a cluster of horribleness? Oh, right. A guy. Only she doesn’t get a chance to beg for a job. Nope, one walk along the beach changes everything... -
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Treasured by the Alien Pirate by Celia Kyle, Athena Storm
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI’m a wanted woman. In more ways than one. I was arrested, then imprisoned in cryosleep, and finally rescued by a crew of horned, golden skinned aliens. Now my government has branded me a traitor. Whoever is after me is willing to kill--to destroy anything and anyone in their way. They’re powerful and without mercy. It’s enough to make me lose all hope. Until Grantian... -
Alien Healer’s Baby by Mina Carter
Laarn, Lord Healer of the Lathar, is about to become something unique among his people. He’s about to become a father… of a little girl. The first female child born for a generation. He’s studied childbirth, he’s confident that he has everything planned...Categorized as:
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Fenrir by Luna Hunter
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCan a fiery dragon shifter and a curvy human linguist save the universe? When Abigail Snow discovers her college boyfriend has been cheating on her, she uses her degree in alien languages to get as far away from Earth -- and men -- as possible. On planet Audur, she meets Fenrir Dagursson, heir to the throne of Clan Dagur...Categorized as:
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Her Alien Warrior by Presley Hall
Gemma and Kzuri's story. Full blurb coming soon!Her Alien Warrior is a full-length standalone sci-fi romance featuring blue-skinned alien warriors, a sweet but determined heroine, and a quiet, fiercely devoted hero.If you like sexy aliens, steamy romance, and thrilling adventure, you’ll love this series...Categorized as:
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Rebel Pax by Elyssa Ebbott
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe said he’d protect me. But I know he’s going to ruin me. I live as a refugee on an alien planet swarming with killers and thieves. I keep my distance, and they keep theirs. It’s the only way I can survive. But when my shuttle is shot down and an exiled alien king claims me as his, I’m not sure if he’s rescuing me - or abducting me... -
The Krinar's Bane: A Krinar World Novella by May Sage
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPeople say Eva’s a little ditzy, when they want to be nice. Truth is, she’s a magnet for trouble and she wouldn’t know what caution looks like if she bumped into it. But even she knows the delicious hunk she meets at the club is dangerous; he might have saved her once, but he could as easily destroy her and no one could do a thing about it...
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