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Tane by Anna Hackett
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAs the battle against the invading aliens reaches its endgame, a group of bad boy bikers and mercenaries will stand and fight for humanity’s survival…. Tane Rahia is good at one thing—fighting. Before the alien invasion, he fought as a mercenary in the worst jungle hellholes...Categorized as:
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Trial and Temptation by Ruby Lionsdrake
After ten years of flying freighter ships from planet to planet, Val Calendula never thought she would apply for a job as a combat pilot in a mercenary outfit. But her brother has gotten himself into financial trouble, and he’s heading to a mining prison if Val can’t pay off his debts. Mercenaries don’t always live long. .. but they make good money while they’re alive... -
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Victoria's Challenge by M.K. Eidem
Victoria Lynn Chamberlain… at two, she was abducted by an alien race, the Regulians… at nine, her world literally explodes when the Regulians returned, destroying Earth. She and her Aunt are the only survivors thanks to another alien race, the Carinians. Now she’s eighteen, a new graduate from their top medical school, and is ready to claim her life mate...Categorized as:
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Revolution by Shelly Crane
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIn the fourth and final installment, everything is on the line. Merrick's life is in the balance and Lily is their only hope. Ellie and her new powers are miraculous, but also problematic; if she's with the bunker family, they won't be able to sense when the Lighters are there... -
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Jo's Journey by S.E. Smith
Jo Strauss was committed to two things in her life – her family and her life as an acrobat/high-wire performer. She takes both very serious. Her life was orderly, in control, and she was finally settling down in one place so she could spend more time with her parents instead of moving all over the world every few weeks... -
Peripeteia by Sarah Lyons Fleming
Book two of The City Series is here! Months into the apocalypse, the zombies show no signs of dying, but it’s clear everyone in Sunset Park will die without enough food to outlast the undead. Add in the less-than-sociable new neighbors only blocks away, and the hunt for sustenance has come to feel more like a race than a ramble... -
Alien Ruler by Honey Phillips
Can a protective alien warrior save a fragile woman from his enemies - and his own desperate need? Leslie is used to be being the quiet twin, but she has no intention of remaining silent when her sister could be in danger. Nisani, the Vulfar Ruler, is big, gruff, and intimidating - but he’s the only one who can help her... -
Hunted by the Alien Berserker by Mina Carter
She’s a pilot, not a people person. What does she know about keeping a bunch of women alive on an alien planet? Even worse, said planet has alien cavemen intent on carrying them off to their lairs to… do whatever it is alien cavemen DO to their captives. Yeah, that doesn’t take a genius to figure out...Categorized as:
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Unrest by Wendy Higgins
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Wendy Higgins brings you the second book in this thrilling apocalyptic world. .. Being on the run in the desert means food and sanctuary are hard to come by, but Amber Tate and her crew are not about to give up. Not after having the things they love brutally ripped from them by an unknown enemy who sent their world into the apocalypse... -
Tordan by Jennifer Julie Miller
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLuna. They stole my dreams, my hopes, my very identity, and I had no idea. Years went by and I did everything I was told, I was always the perfect specimen, and the perfect lab rat. I was dissected, even maimed all in the name of science. Then one day a strange smoky voice entered my head, and I knew things were not as they seemed...Categorized as:
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Holmes by Anna Hackett
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe battle of survival against the invading aliens heats up…but Hell Squad never quits. General Adam Holmes’ life is dedicated to keeping his small band of survivors alive. On the run, with only Hell Squad and the other soldiers for protection, they are making their last dangerous drive to the secret stronghold of the Enclave... -
Unity and the Usurper by Honey Phillips
A barbaric alien king. A fierce human female. A galactic conspiracy. .. After leading a rebellion to overthrow a tyrannical king, Cronan discovers a beautiful, defiant human female. She’s a responsibility he doesn’t need in the chaotic aftermath of the rebellion, but one he can't abandon... -
The Explorer by Elin Peer
Flirting with danger is Aubri’s idea of fun. Ever since we were children, I’ve known Aubri wasn’t like other females. She’s the daughter of Magni and Laura Aurelius, who raised her to be a fearless warrior. Men are blinded by Aubri’s beauty, charm, and social status. Yet, at twenty-seven, no one has succeeded in making her his wife... -
His Human Assistant by Michele Mills
I’m a corporate whistleblower running for my life, so I take the first job I can find off planet. Now I’m a lowly assistant for some rich devil named Hannibal Hellstone? And when I say “devil,” I mean DEVIL. As in this guy’s skin is dark red, he has shiny black horns, sharp fangs, silver-tipped claws and a barbed tail. This Hyrrokin is scary AF and his eight-year-old son looks just like him... -
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Craved by Tana Stone
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsShe thinks the gorgeous, silver fox alien is a hologram. He’s not. The only alien warrior True isn’t intimidated by is the one in her holodeck simulation. Not only is True a virgin, she’s barely been kissed, so the huge, hunky Drexian warriors terrify her. But the guy in her simulation doesn’t. He may be as big and built as the rest of them, but she knows he’s not real...Categorized as:
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Cosmos' Promise by S.E. Smith
Cosmos Raines is considered to be one of the most brilliant inventors in the world. A prodigy, he is a self-made billionaire who would rather be in his lab than jet-setting around the world. Things change when his latest experiment literally opens a Gateway into a whole new world...Categorized as:
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Niko by Anna Hackett
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIn the aftermath of a deadly alien invasion, a band of survivors fights on…. Mackenna Carides is tough, strong, and excellent at her job as second-in-command of Squad Nine. She often works side by side with Hell Squad on some of the toughest missions to fight back against the alien raptors. Now she’s helping the survivors of Blue Mountain Base settle into their new home at the Enclave... -
Hemi by Anna Hackett
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the middle of an alien invasion, a big, tough, tattooed former mercenary is finally going to chase down his woman. Camryn McNab knows love is a lie. Okay, maybe not for everybody--her fellow soldiers on Squad Nine have managed to fall in love in the middle of a vicious alien attack. But it's not for her. She comes from two people incapable of love...Categorized as:
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Levi by Anna Hackett
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the middle of an alien invasion, a bad boy berserker collides with a spunky mechanic on a dangerous sabotage mission. Levi King has always lived rough. Raised by a biker dad, he fought for everything he had—including being president of the Iron Kings motorcycle club. But when the aliens invaded, he lost it all...Categorized as:
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Solace by Raven Dark, Petra J. Knox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"The softest woman requires the hardest men to survive. Dark, gritty, and perfectly filthy--modern MC meets Mad Max in this amazing RH tale. ” ~Addison Cain, USA Today bestselling author. More than one evil is waiting for me and my men. Unfortunately, the one who poses the greatest danger to those I love…might be me...Categorized as:
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Down to Earth: A Fated Mate Alien Warrior Romance by Alana Khan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWithout A’Dar’s help, Maya won’t last an hour. Without access to her blood, neither will he. Pitted against hundreds of competitors whose only mission is to viciously kill their opponents, Maya must strike a deal with the scariest male she could ever imagine. What starts as an unholy bargain results in a deliciously erotic soul-connection deeper than either of them dared to dream...Categorized as:
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Seeking Vector by Cynthia Sax
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA cyborg with a secret… A female seeking the truth…. Vector, the C Model captain of the Freedom, is a cyborg many warriors wish to emulate. He fights fiercely, leads with honor, has earned the respect and loyalty of his crew. But no being, not even a cyborg, is perfect. Since arriving at the Homeland, Vector has been hiding a dark truth about his past...Categorized as:
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Saving Them by Rebecca Royce
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsPaloma McQueen is a woman on a mission. Loving the Sandler brothers in the midst of a war tearing their galaxy apart never promised to be easy but Paloma swore an oath to her husbands. Their challenges are hers, their war hers, their happiness… Everything she is and will be, she plans to be with them no matter what changes the conflicts wrought on the map...Categorized as:
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Torrvok by Alana Khan
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsTorrvok, a cunning and skilled warrior, protects Sierra from enemies who hunt them without mercy. But can he keep her safe from the raging beast writhing under his skin? Sierra. He rescued me—twice—then protected me on a dangerous chase across a continent. Despite his warnings not to trust him, when we’re together I’m only aware of the pounding desire his presence ignites. Torrvok...Categorized as:
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Taken by the Spare by Vilyn DeVine
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI had one day left on my shift when chaos erupts. Taking a job as a correctional officer on a ship that orbits Earth and Hydor isn’t thrilling, but it pays well. And once my month-long shift is over? I get a month of paid vacation. I work, then I travel. Repeat. I had just one more day to go, and then I’d be shuttled back to Earth and ready to go on my next adventure... -
Krampus and the Crone by Honey Phillips
Can a horned alien warrior and an isolated woman grant two children their holiday wish for a family? Jaelle is lonely. Ostracized by the village, like her mother and grandmother before her, she poses as an old witch in order to eke out a meager living selling herbal remedies to people who don't want to admit they need her help... -
Finn by Anna Hackett
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn the aftermath of a deadly alien invasion, a band of survivors fights on…. For Hawk pilot Finn Erickson, flying is in the blood. Since the aliens decimated the planet, he spends most of his time flying Hell Squad into combat. With communication to other survivor bases cut off, he has no idea if his family is still alive and feels their loss keenly...Categorized as:
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Wildling of Ravia by L.A. Holloway
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCommander Ekhor has never known a universe without war. As a proud member of a warrior race, he has defended his people from the threat of the Rha'ku'tan Empire for his entire life, rising in the ranks of the Alliance military to become one of its most respected leaders... -
Razor's Traitorous Heart by S.E. Smith
Kali Parks is a shadow in the war between two factions that are fighting to gain control of Chicago. Born and raised on the streets, she stands as a silent sentinel at her brother’s side as he battles to gain control. She will do whatever it takes to bring peace to those she has pledged her life to protect, including fighting against the creatures that came to their world almost six years before... -
7SEEDS 3 by Yumi Tamura, 田村由美
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 9 ratings7SEEDS (Seven seeds).Categorized as:
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Chaos by Laurie Roma
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsKatra Tesera is a female Dragon Warrior on a mission. Unsatisfied with the life her family wishes for her back on her home world, she seeks something more for her own future. When the opportunity to visit Earth arises, Katra is eager for the excitement and adventure of traveling the stars...Categorized as:
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Alpha Collects by Milana Jacks
It takes a special kind of Omega to bring an Alpha to his knees. Kind. Sweet. Beautiful. With legs that go on forever, colored eyes, perky protruding nose, funny ears, and… Were was I? Ah yes, I collected one such Omega, and I’m bringing her before my king. I am Tayseer, the Collector, the Legend. And I will deliver my people the queen. -
Undone by Wendy Higgins
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsUSA Today and New York Times bestselling author, Wendy Higgins, brings you the gripping, sensual conclusion to her apocalyptic trilogy. Amber Tate never dreamed their heart-wrenching escape from the enemy’s attack would lead them to the most beautiful place she’s ever seen, marred by one ugly fact; it’s under enemy control...Categorized as:
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Roth by Anna Hackett
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn the aftermath of a deadly alien invasion, a band of survivors fights on…. Roth Masters is a protector to the bone. Driven by the losses of his past, he fights side-by-side with Hell Squad to protect the human survivors of the alien invasion. As leader of Squad Nine, he and his team are known for their perfect timing in a firefight... -
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Alien General's Fated by Vi Voxley
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThis general will never lose. .. This is a full 100 k sci-fi romance novel, featuring a growly Alien Alpha general and a feisty, curvy human woman going against all the odds. It is part of a series but can and should be read as a standalone novel! No cheating and a guaranteed HEA! Aria Harris has been fighting for recognition all her life...Categorized as:
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Ash by Anna Hackett
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn the middle of an alien invasion, will the bad boy berserker catch the geeky tech genius? Computer genius Marin Mitchell is doing her part to help humanity survive the raptor invasion, working tirelessly to decrypt alien data. She spends her days working and drooling over a certain tattooed, biker berserker from Squad Three. But Marin knows the rules: geeks do not snag sexy bad boys... -
The Pacifist by Elin Peer
A promise is a promise but this promise is one I should have never made. Mila, a sweet pacifist born in the Motherlands, has avoided conflicts all her life. Now, living in the Northlands with the ruling family who adopted her, she’s under pressure to follow the traditions of the North and let fierce warriors fight for her hand in marriage... -
Cadence: Aliens Love Single Moms #1 by Tasha Black
Being a single mom is the hardest most heartwarming job in the world. .. and sometimes out of it! When Cadence learns about a free day care center for single moms in her neighborhood, she thinks it's too good to be true. But the teachers are amazing, and her son is thriving. There's only one problem. In order to keep him enrolled, she has to agree to do some missionary work. .. off planet... -
Surrender by Raven Dark, Petra J. Knox
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"The softest woman requires the hardest men to survive. Dark, gritty, and perfectly filthy--modern MC meets Mad Max in this amazing RH tale. ” ~Addison Cain, USA Today bestselling author. While the evil that’s been hunting me draws closer, my past resurfaces, forcing me and my men into a life or death battle. One thing’s for sure. We won’t give up without a fight... -
Venomous Heart by Mary Auclair
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAfter drowning his soul in blood, can this alien warrior be saved? As the only doctor on Aveyn, Ava works day and night for the people she considers hers. Only… she’s not really one of them, is she? She’s a hybrid, a highly illegal creature created by Trade Minister Knut for his personal enjoyment... -
Banic by Mina Carter
She’s a doc on a mission. He’s a beast with a heart of gold. Dr. Beth Godwin arrives on Parac’Norr with one goal in curing the Blood Rage mutation that plagues the alien warriors. But she didn’t expect Banic, the most feared feral on the planet, or her reaction to him. A caged monster, she knows she should stay away from him...Categorized as:
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7SEEDS 1 by Yumi Tamura
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsScientists had predicted this disaster, and in response, the leaders of every country met to develop a plan for human survival before the meteor hit. The 7Seeds project was developed out of this meeting. Each country froze a number of young healthy people, which allowed them to survive the meteor...Categorized as:
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Matched to Bhad by C.Y. Croc
Monstrous romantic suspense, action and adventure, some dark moments. .. and a giggle or two. I have a penchant for violence. I’m a hunter— a bounty hunter . Nobody expects that from a human woman. But I don’t just like it—I freaking love it. Throw in a laser blaster, a pair of handcuffs and a bad guy or three, and I’m practically creaming in my panties... -
Vexing Voss by Gail Koger
For Voss, a Coletti Warlord, conquering the universe is a piece of cake. After all, he's a master of psychic seduction; no one can resist him when he sets his mind to it. Zoey Jones is determined to find her mother's killer. Surrendering to a fierce Coletti warrior is the last thing on her mind...Categorized as:
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The Dark Prince by Michelle M. Pillow
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsOut of the fire…. Intergalactic thief, Olena Leyton is one of the best space pirates in history. Sailing the high skies in search of adventure is in her blood. When her crew is scattered in a run from the law and her ship crashes, exploding into a ball of flames, the injured Olena is forced to find sanctuary on a Galaxy Brides ship...Categorized as:
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Noah by Anna Hackett
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe battle of survival against the invading aliens heats up…but Hell Squad never quits. Tech genius Noah Kim works day and night to keep the survivors at Blue Mountain Base with lights, power and hot water. He’s also working on a top secret project to help keep them safe. He’s tired, stressed and under pressure—and one woman adds to it all...Categorized as:
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State of Pursuit by Summer Lane
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsABSOLUTELY HEART-STOPPING! " - Leti Del Mar, author of Land of the Unaltered. "[Summer Lane] IS QUITE A TALENTED WRITER WITH AN AMAZING GIFT FOR NARRATION. " - Janice White, Editor & Author of Clarity: A Text on Writing. Cassidy Hart is alone. Her Commander and the love of her life, Chris Young, has gone missing in action... -
Gabe by Anna Hackett
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFor a limited time, you can get the latest Phoenix Adventures novella, On a Cyborg Planet, free. Visit here to find out more > bit. ly/annahackettbooks (paste into your browser). Hell Squad soldier Gabe Jackson has lost everything that mattered, including his twin brother. Now he just wants to kill the invading aliens anyway he knows how…and he knows a lot of ways...Categorized as:
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Devlin by Anna Hackett
In the aftermath of a deadly alien invasion, a spy and a soldier find themselves locked in an alien cage and told…mate or die. A covert mission gone horribly wrong. Cool, composed spy, Devlin Gray is used to bad situations, but locked in the bowels of an alien facility with tough, sexy soldier Taylor and told to mate is bad. Very bad...Categorized as:
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Minotaur's Curse by Susan Trombley
Lauren was haunted by nightmares of monsters as a child, but learned the hard way that the worst monsters look like everybody else. While visiting her mother and stepfather during the holidays, she’s sent to search for her two younger brothers, who have a tendency to wander onto the land of their nearest neighbor—land that has been abandoned for a reason...Categorized as:
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