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A Civil Campaign by Lois McMaster Bujold
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 50 ratingsMiles Vorkosigan has a problem: unrequited love for the beautiful widow Ekaterin Vorsoisson, violently allergic to marriage after her first exposure. If a frontal assault won't do, Miles thinks, try subterfuge. He has a cunning plan. .. Lord Mark Vorkosigan, Miles' brother, also has a problem: his love has just become unrequited again. But he has a cunning plan. .Categorized as:
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Miles in Love by Lois McMaster Bujold
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsKomarr—Miles Vorkosigan is sent to Komarr, a planet that could be a garden with a thousand more years of terraforming; or an uninhabitable wasteland, if the terraforming project fails. The solar mirror vital to the project has been shattered by a ship hurtling off course, and Miles has been sent to find out if it was an accident, or sabotage... -
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![Miles, Mutants, and Microbes (Vorkosigan Saga (Publication Order) #4, 5.2 & 13) by Lois McMaster Bujold]()
Miles, Mutants, and Microbes (Vorkosigan Saga (Publication Order) #4, 5.2 & 13) by Lois McMaster Bujold
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsContent:. Falling free. Labyrinth. Diplomatic immunity. Miles Vorkosigan/Naismith : his life and times. Two complete novels and a short novel in one large volume:. Falling Free—The Nebula Award-winning novel. Leo Graf was just your typical efficient engineer: mind your own business and do the job... -
![Cordelia's Honor by Lois McMaster Bujold]()
Cordelia's Honor by Lois McMaster Bujold
In her first trial by fire, Cordelia Naismith captained a throwaway ship of the Betan Expeditionary Force on a mission to destroy an enemy armada... -
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![Captain Vorpatril's Alliance by Lois McMaster Bujold]()
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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![The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers]()
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
A rollicking space adventure with a lot of heart. When Rosemary Harper joins the crew of the Wayfarer, she isn't expecting much. The patched-up ship has seen better days, but it offers her everything she could possibly want: a spot to call home, a chance to explore the far-off corners of the galaxy, and some distance from her past...Categorized as:
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![Alien Mask by Ursa Dax]()
Alien Mask by Ursa Dax
“I never wanted a mate. Until this troublesome human showed up and changed everything. ”PRIYA. Lerokan is a huge pain in my human butt. He’s cocky, obnoxious, and refuses to show me his face, hiding it behind a bone mask. He keeps saying he saved me from the battle. But all I see is the man who separated me from my friends...Categorized as:
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![Arkadian Skies by Lindsay Buroker]()
Arkadian Skies by Lindsay Buroker
With the man who kidnapped her daughter imprisoned aboard her ship, Captain Alisa Marchenko is closer than ever to reuniting her family. But her new guest has been in a coma for weeks, with the secret to her daughter's location locked away in his mind. She must find a way to sneak him into a state-of-the-art hospital on Arkadius, a planet in the heart of Alliance territory... -
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Uncivil Affairs by Thomas J. Doscher
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Happy… Arbor Day? As Captain Ben Gibson and his Army Rangers continue to improve relations between the humans and the Va’Shen villagers of Pelle, Gibson is invited to participate in the village’s ruling council...Categorized as:
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![Alien Exile by Ursa Dax]()
Alien Exile by Ursa Dax
"I know that I may be frightening, my mate. But beneath all that makes me strange to you, my heart recognizes yours. .. ". ZOEY. I've spent most of my time on this alien planet alone in the wrecked human ship. So now that I'm living with the other girls and the barbarian warriors at the Cliffs of Uruzai, I'm finding it hard to adjust. These Sea Sand guys are just so. .. alien...Categorized as:
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![Caveman Alien’s Fate by Calista Skye]()
Caveman Alien’s Fate by Calista Skye
Beatrice. I’m walking into a dragon’s lair. He’s the biggest, mightiest and most horrific dragon on pre-historic planet Xren. He can burn me to a crisp or rip me to shreds with his butcher-knife claws. My knees threaten to buckle with each step, and I’m inwardly screaming at myself to get the hell away and run. But someone has to do it. And this is not the first time I meet this dragon...Categorized as:
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Nevrik by Regine Abel
She is all he’s ever wanted. With the threat of the rebels’ looming war, romance is the last thing on Tyonna’s mind. But as she prepares to set off on a mission, the new member to join her crew leaves her breathless. Nevrik is the most imposing and intimidating Scelk she has ever seen...Categorized as:
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Calamity by Constance Fay
Bramble's inaugural debut is equal parts steamy interstellar romance and sci-fi adventure, perfect for fans of Firefly and Ilona Andrews. She’s got a ramshackle spaceship, a misfit crew, and a big problem with its sexy newest member…. Temperance Reed, banished from the wealthy and dangerous Fifteen Families, just wants to keep her crew together after their feckless captain ran off with the intern...Categorized as:
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Repatriation by Thomas J. Doscher
With the misunderstanding surrounding Ranger Captain Ben Gibson’s marriage to the local Va’Shen high priestess, Alacea, finally cleared up, relations between the Rangers and the local occupied alien village have never been better. Because of this, Alacea believes it’s the perfect time for the two of them to move to the next logical stage of their relationship: having a baby... -
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![Alien Savage's Stolen Bride by Juno Wells]()
Alien Savage's Stolen Bride by Juno Wells
Rebecca. While fleeing a dying Earth I've endured cold, hunger and thirst. The one bright spot in my nightmare is my friend and fellow red-head, Willow. I've never had a friend like her before, one who I'd do anything for and she'd do the same for me. We're traveling to the Draconian home-world to accept an offer of sanctuary. Of course nothing in the universe is free...Categorized as:
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Argan by Celia Kyle
Argan’s honor as a Preor warrior made him defend her. Liquid Knot’s heart demanded she save him. Liquid Knot—hacker extraordinaire—has made mistakes in her life, but none so big as getting an alien warrior sentenced to death. His head is on the chopping block and the Preor leader is determined to follow the letter of the law...Categorized as:
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Chaos by Regine Abel
A love baptized by fire. As the most unique psychic in the galaxy, Sabra is eager to join the Vanguard, the powerful army of the genetically engineered Xian Warriors. Her desire to be assigned as Chaos’s Soulcatcher takes on a whole new meaning the moment their eyes meet, forming an undeniable bond between them... -
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I Married Krogal by Regine Abel
He is the cuddliest of teddy bears. A year after fleeing an abusive partner, Farah’s welcome in the refuge sheltering her is ending. With no money, no job, and no options, she’s floored to be presented with a marriage of convenience to an alien behemoth as a solution...Categorized as:
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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... -
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Draekon Conqueror by Lee Savino, Lili Zander
I’ve lived an eternity. I’ve killed thousands. Destroyed worlds. I thought I’d seen everything. I didn’t think there was anything left in the galaxy that could surprise me. Then I met her. Lani Dennison. A human woman. My mate. My mission was simple. Find Lani Dennison. Zorahan scientists tortured her. I killed them, of course. Okaki pirates abducted her...Categorized as:
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Reaper by Regine Abel
She survived against the odds…. Janelle’s life is defined by a crumbling, underground research base. Imprisoned for twenty years after the base was bombed, she and the few Creckel survivors are running out of time as the last of their resources are depleted. With no hope for rescue, Janelle and her companions wait for the dreaded Reaper to finish what the bombs missed...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... -
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Wrath by Regine Abel
She conquered death. Can she conquer life? Kwan’s dreams of joining the Vanguard finally comes true. Unfortunately, a recent tragedy dampens the joy of this experience. She hopes that reuniting with her long-time friend Linette and embarking on epic rescue missions will help bury painful memories...Categorized as:
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![Mercenary Abduction by Eve Langlais]()
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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![Wanting The Monster by Rena Marks]()
Wanting The Monster by Rena Marks
Never judge a man by his looks, even when he has tentacles. Relion has so much more going for him. Protective. Playful. Caring. He’s become my best friend and it doesn’t even matter that we’re male and female. Or that we’re two entirely different species...Categorized as:
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![Alien Commander's Reluctant Bride by Juno Wells]()
Alien Commander's Reluctant Bride by Juno Wells
For the first time in my life I'm surrounded by attractive, eligible males. If only I could choose one. Kearney. Draconian Warriors are not only drop dead gorgeous, they’re more accommodating than any other species. My younger sister and I have signed contracts with the Draconians and they’re waiting for us to choose a mate, but I can’t focus on that right now...Categorized as:
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Alien Champion by Ursa Dax
"I don't know how to win Fiona, but I do know how to fight. And I will fight for her with everything I have. .. "FIONAWhen I spontaneously kiss Dalk at midnight during our Deep Sky New Year's Eve party, I become aware of two I may have a crush on the grumpiest alien warrior at our I may also be ever-so-slightly sexually harassing him... -
![The Athlete by Elin Peer]()
The Athlete by Elin Peer
How do you win a soccer game when you’re not just playing against the other team, but your captain too? When Hunter Hercules, the biggest soccer star in the Northlands, is transferred to play in the Motherlands, he’s mad as hell...Categorized as:
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![Gravel and Grit by Stacy Jones]()
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... -
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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... -
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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. VALE, LEIGH JAMES***. -
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Odium III by Claire C. Riley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn this life, nothing is simple. .. not even DEATH In the third instalment of the Odium series, having distanced herself from Mikey, Nina is on a mission. She's seeking a woman who could be the answer to all their problems. .. or just another nightmare made reality. Travelling alongside Nova, the two women are faced with countless threats and inexplicable circumstances. .Categorized as:
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![I Married A Catman by Regine Abel]()
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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![Crossing Quinn by Gail Koger]()
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... -
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![Hothar's Folly by Gail Koger]()
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... -
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Alien Charmer by Sadie Carter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe met him in a dark alley and he followed her home, like a stray puppy. If a stray puppy were a six-foot-eight alien with muscles that didn't quit, a face to die for, and a huge protective streak. And don’t get her started on his ego. Blue was tough and independent, she didn’t need anyone to take care of her. Especially not him. Nope. Not happening. Ever... -
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Hands of Fate by Regine Abel
Caught in the twisted games of Fate. Thirty years ago, Xevius defied his orders by refusing to assassinate the woman who would birth the future mother of the Veredian Titans. Today, his government demands that he atones for that failure by ridding the world of those children before they grow even more powerful...Categorized as:
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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... -
![The Zoran's Captive (Scifi Alien Romance) (Barbarian Brides) by Luna Hunter]()
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... -
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Barbarian's Redemption by Ruby Dixon
For seasons, I have waited for her - my perfect mate. In a tribe full of happy couples, I am alone. But I am not content to remain this way. There are no eligible unmated females left, so I will do whatever it takes to bring females back to our tribe. .. even if it means doing something wrong. Even if it means I must purchase my mate on the intergalactic black market... -
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The Alien’s Little Sister by Amanda Milo
MATT:. When my employee propositions me, I’m taken aback. Yeah, she's gorgeous, exotic, and adventuresome, but besides the issue of me being her boss, she proposes something casual. Which is reason enough to give me pause, because I’m not a casual kind of guy. But long story short, we get together, it’s great, and I’m crazy about her, which means I have a big problem...Categorized as:
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![Romancing Rem'eb by Ruby Dixon]()
Romancing Rem'eb by Ruby Dixon
I feel like an outsider wherever I go. Croatoan, the Icehome Beach. .. neither place is home to me. So when a group heads off to the fruit caves to investigate thievery, I go with them. Any excuse to get away from the beach, where I've made a fool of myself in front of my ex and his new mate. Things go from bad to worse as I'm kidnapped by strangers... -
![Lost to the Alien Lord by Ella Blake]()
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... -
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Taulan by Erin Tate, Celia Kyle
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 28 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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F814 by Eve Langlais
She thought herself a robot, defective and unique among her kind, until he taught her how to live again. F814 exists to serve the humans until they decide to terminate her. An instinct for survival makes her fight, but when she achieves freedom, she discovers she cannot throw off the chains of habit... -
![The Ruins of Karzelek by Ruby Lionsdrake]()
The Ruins of Karzelek by Ruby Lionsdrake
Kalish has been a successful treasure hunter for years, relying on only herself to deal with deadly predators, impenetrable jungles, and diabolical booby traps. But with her father kidnapped, and a notorious pirate demanding an ancient alien artifact that may or may not exist, Kalish needs help... -
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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. He has the blue skin of an angel but the temper of a devil... -
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Faking it with the Hybrid by Evangeline Anderson, Reese Dante
Mattie is exasperated by her surly Protector who won’t say two words to her. Grath keeps his guard up around the curvy little female because he wants her but knows he can’t have her. Add a trip to Mattie’s hometown for the holidays where they have to fake-date to fool her family and you’ve got a volatile mixture. Will they survive when Mattie agrees to try…Faking it with the Hybrid? Dr... -
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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 . . -
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Rock Hard Alien by January Bell
No one expects to be abducted by aliens. I didn't expect to fall for the huge alien warrior who rescues me, either. I just wanted to check on my grandma’s chickens. Next thing I know, I’m being abducted by aliens and thrown in a cell with a huge, muscled alien who’s twice my size. Apparently, he wouldn’t let me go, and he doesn’t intend to any time soon...Categorized as:
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