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Ruling Sikthand by Victoria Aveline
Sophia never thought she was unlucky until she was kidnapped by aliens. Twice... Sophia had simple expectations for her planetary tour. She assumed she’d see the sights, meet new people, and fend off her boredom. She never thought she’d end the trip as an alien captive... -
Oliver by Nyssa Kathryn
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsShe may have forgotten her past, but her past hasn’t forgotten her…Tori Blake arrives in Marble Falls with nothing. Nothing but a note in her hand and cash in her pocket. She doesn’t know if those two things will be enough to get her the help she needs. She doesn’t know if they’ll lead her to the past she can’t remember.What she does know is that someone is trying to kill her... -
Tyler by Nyssa Kathryn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsSometimes, the biggest secrets can bring both salvation and destruction.Emerson Charles grew up luckier than most, going from a difficult life to finding safety and a true home with her stepmother and stepbrother. Years later, when Levi’s in trouble, Emerson will do anything for the brother of her heart, her greatest protector... -
Jason by Nyssa Kathryn
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDanger throws them together. Attraction keeps them from parting.Having lost her best friend, Courtney Warren lives every day like it’s her last. Because if life has taught her anything, it’s that some are cut far too short without warning. So when sexy former soldier Jason moves to Cradle Mountain, she shouldn't hesitate to express her immediate interest... -
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Releasing Maladek by Victoria Aveline
Turns out crash-landing into love is possible…Katie is content with her post-alien-abduction life. Not only has she found work as a royal attendant, but her current assignment on a galaxy cruise is enjoyable, too…until the ship is brought down by a malevolent species. Now she must rescue her friends and escape a hostile planet—all by herself...Categorized as:
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Alien Undone by Cara Bristol
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsGetting abducted by aliens is the not worst thing to ever happen to Millie Rogers. The lowest point in her life comes after the rescue when she’s forced to deal with him—Nadir, the alien man tasked with ensuring the abducted humans get home to New Terra...Categorized as:
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Chaos Reigning by Jessie Mihalik
Interplanetary intrigue and romance combine in this electrifying finale to the Consortium Rebellion series.As the youngest member of her High House, Catarina von Hasenberg is used to being underestimated, but her youth and flighty, bubbly personality mask a clever mind and stubborn determination...Categorized as:
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Aurora Blazing by Jessie Mihalik
To save her brother and protect her family’s future, a powerful princess must join forces with a dashing man from her past in this thrilling space adventure, the second novel in the Consortium Rebellion trilogy... -
Unstoppable by K.A. Knight
My father is a genius.A scientist determined to unlock the human potential.Only his experiments?He conducted them on me.I managed to escape his cruel, painful control, and for years I hid.Until one day, news comes of his death.Along with the fact his experiments are still being carried out.This time I cannot run, I cannot hide.I must stop them once and for all.He thought he was invincible…... -
Mercenary Courage by Ruby Lionsdrake
After a grueling battle that cost him dearly, mercenary captain Viktor Mandrake wants nothing more than to get his ship repaired, let his men have leave, and spend time relaxing with Ankari. Entrepreneur, schemer, and leaser of his company’s one and only pink shuttlecraft, she has become the woman he loves and wants to keep at his side... -
Bewitching Rhaego by Victoria Aveline
Catching the bewitching beauty was easy. Keeping her? That’ll be more challenging…Being kidnapped by aliens was bad enough. But participating in a contest where she’s chased down (quite literally) and forced to marry the demon who caught her? That was a nightmare. Or so Aurora thought...Categorized as:
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Two by Sandra R. Neeley
Two has struggled all his life to fit in. His own father didn’t even want him, and walked out on him and his mother. As a result, he’s always believed that if a father isn’t willing to be front and center for his children, then he shouldn’t have them. Being a father is a gift that should be valued above all else. So, imagine his utter shock when he’s told that somewhere out there, he’s got a son... -
Smolder Road by Toby Neal, Emily Kimelman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne thing is clear to Lucy Luciano: she and enigmatic survivalist Roan Winters are meant to be together.He disagrees.Life at the Haven survival compound is frustrating for the youngest and only girl of the Luciano clan. In a world torn apart by pandemic and fraught with danger, Lucy struggles to find her role...Categorized as:
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Blue Coral by Naomi Lucas
When I see her, I have to have her.The one they call Shelby.But the humans have not given her to us. She remains behind the walls of the facility they have reclaimed. She remains with a male that does not DESERVE her.This beautiful, enchanting creature with long black braids and bright eyes needs a real male, a master, a true protector. She needs me.I will do whatever it takes to claim her...Categorized as:
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Taken to Revatu by Elizabeth Stephens
I might have survived the crash, but I'll incinerate beneath his gaze.Crash-landed on an alien planet where everything seems to want to kill me, nothing is worse than the male I crash-landed with. I'd rather jump right off of the edge of this cliff than give into his demands, even if jumping means landing in the arms of a huge, tusked green beast...who says I'm his...Categorized as:
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Unwilling to Back Down by Shawn Keys
A Dystopic Action-Adventure Novel!Kyle has evolved from the person he once was, but his purpose remains the same: to find himself in a world that seems ready to chew him up and spit him out. There are people who are intent on killing him: not only for what he knows, but for what he is... -
The Champion by Elin Peer
What is stronger, emotion or intellect? As the biggest genius in France, I’ve been the hope of my nation since I was a child. I’m cherished and adored by all and get a free pick of beautiful women whenever I want. It should be enough to make any man happy, so why do I feel so lost? It’s a red flag to Victor when the only women to get his brief interest are those who look like Freya Aurelius... -
You Got Alien Trouble! by Honey Phillips
A failing farm, a menacing neighbor, and an alien warrior in her barn…The farm Rosie inherited might not be much but it’s hers, and she’s determined to hang on to it. Unfortunately, her land-grabbing neighbor wants not only her farm - he wants her as well.The last thing she needs is a huge, wounded alien in her barn, no matter how attractive he might be...Categorized as:
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Saving Verakko by Victoria Aveline
When Lily is freed from alien captivity, she refuses to wait for rescue—or recapture. She’ll take her chances in the forest. Navigating the exotic terrain won’t be easy, but it beats the alternative. Then, an enormous alien falls into her camp and makes her question everything. He’s rude, grumpy, and annoyingly sexy. Trusting him would be a mistake... -
Deep Shadows by Vannetta Chapman
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll It Takes Is One Night to Plunge the World into Darkness Life in Abney, Texas, is predictable and safe—until the night a massive solar flare wipes out all modern technology. Shelby Sparks, novelist and single mom, had one goal: to provide for her diabetic son. In the wake of this global disaster, her mission hasn't changed...Categorized as:
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Queen's Ransom: The Golden Bulls of Minos by Isabel Wroth
Jalia hasn't ever played a game she can't win. The Promise of a Queen's Ransom is too much for life-long gambler Jalia to pass up. The untouched planet of Minos is rumored to be so wealthy, one can walk along the beach and pluck diamonds from the sea. According to the contract, all she has to do to win is solve a few puzzles and navigate a labyrinth or two...Categorized as:
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The Pirate Captain's Daughter by Ruby Lionsdrake
Firefighter and mercenary Marat Azarov thinks he’s being noble when he rescues a beautiful slave woman from certain torture. Alas, she turns out to be more than she appears and does not appreciate his interference. In an attempt to redeem himself—and perhaps win her regard—he concocts a plot that even his grenade-flinging colleague Striker deems unwise...Categorized as:
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Case Study: Interspecies Mating by Talia Rhea
Data Lunar Base ExperimentsCase 1 For your consideration, we the research team of the Lunar Base present our findings for the mating of ratchi Rizor Arhass and human Shoshana Carter.Data -Subject "I didn't come here to find my female. I just needed to think. All my life, I've been obsessed with revenge. And I had it. It was right in my hands. I could destroy him, but I walked away... -
Sight Beyond the Sun by Melody Johnson
“Unforgettable, this book stays with you long after you leave it."— Sherrilyn Kenyon, New York Times and international bestselling author of the Dark-Hunters® series."Sight Beyond the Sun is a sexy alien abduction thrill-ride... -
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Alien Passion by Hannah Haze
Falling for my alien prince and moving into his palace — the start of my happily-ever-after, right? Wrong.Life on his planet, Astia, is anything but a fairytale. Restricted, confined and repressed, my role as a prince’s mate is a far cry from my adventures as a space cadet. It seems I’m not the only one disgruntled with life on Astia. Rebellion is brewing. And the people want my prince to lead it... -
Coveted by Leann Ryans
Beautiful.Rich.Spoiled.Alana was a Princess in every sense of the word. Coming from the wealthy, ruling family on a new planet, it was a bit of a shock to be held to the standards of the rest of the universe, but she was a prize many Coveted.Rough.Harsh.Common.Vax may have been the new Chancellor of Farcon 1, but that didn’t mean he would change... -
An Accidental Goddess by Linnea Sinclair, Megan Sybil Baker
Raheiran Special Forces captain Gillaine Davré has just woken up in some unknown space way station, wondering where the last three hundred years have gone. The last thing she remembers is her ship being attacked. Now it seems that while she was time-traveling, she was ordained a goddess…...Categorized as:
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Negotiating Captivity by R.K. Munin
Freeborn human, Nalia Gaborn, never expected that she'd have to choose between her liberty and her best friend's life. But when their ship comes under attack and they’re rescued by a Talin named Derani, she isn’t given much room to negotiate. Either she agrees to become Derani’s pet or she and Hax will be turned over to the Hamlershin and face possible execution for smuggling... -
Overload Flux by Carol Van Natta
The Central Galactic Concordance has been stable for two centuries, but trouble is brewing. A pandemic is affecting hundreds of civilized planets, and someone is stealing the vaccine... Brilliant investigator Luka Foxe's hidden mental talent is out of control, making him barely able to function in the aftermath of violence, and the body count is rising...Categorized as:
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Dangerous Promise by Megan Hart
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The Alien's Coveted Omega by Sienna Sway
AddyFor months now, I have watched the humans make a mockery of our culture and society.It is time for my group of alpha outliers, to make things right again, even if that means starting a society of our own. One where alphas rule the way they are meant to.The only thing I didn't see coming was Alil, and just how easily my brother's best friend can sway me into a different way of thinking...Categorized as:
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Given to the Major by Emily Tilton
For the Magisterian Federation, the military subjugation of Sara's planet was only part of the price her people will pay for their defiance. As the beautiful public relations specialist is about to learn in a very personal way, for a conquest to be fully complete it must be utterly humiliating...Categorized as:
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H10N1 by Marsha Cornelius
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA deadly influenza virus rages out of control. There is no easy-fix vaccine. No eleventh-hour containment. Only death. With no workforce, power plants have been shut down, police and fire departments have collapsed, crops lie unpicked in the fields. When Dr... -
His Human Nanny by Michele Mills
My indentured servitude is almost over and freedom is a heartbeat away! Until some alien guy buys me because he needs a nanny, quick. What the actual f@ck? I’m not even good with kids. I’ve never changed a diaper in my life. But the beings at the employment agency won’t listen. “Hew-mans are hot right now. Everyone wants a hew-man nanny.” Great... -
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Omega's Binding by Lillian Sable
She never wanted to be Omega. With her mate arrested, Ianthe faces an uncertain fate. Even though she never wanted to be bonded, it isn't just herself that she has to think about now. She is carrying Legion's child and will take all of her strength to save them all. Omega's Binding is the final chapter of Ianthe and Legion's story...Categorized as:
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The Blood Gift by N.E. Davenport
In this stunning conclusion to N. E. Davenport’s fast-paced, action-packed sci-fantasy duology, elite warrior Ikenna and her rogue cohort must outrun bounty hunters, their former comrades, and a megalomaniacal demi-god, all in the hopes of saving their friends and enemies from the racist and misogynistic oppression that threatens the continents from all sides...Categorized as:
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Ambassador of the Domini by Talia Rhea
ALANNA HAS ALWAYS HAD HER HEAD IN THE CLOUDSNegotiating for humanity's future? That's fun. Acting as the go between for humans and aliens? That's easy. Having a mate that doesn't want you? That's confusing. He told she was his, then said he didn't want her. What is she supposed to believe? She can't make a scene. There's too much at stake in Earth's first contact...Categorized as:
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The Centipede's Mate by A.I. Lustre
Stranded.After barely escaping with my life from a prison transport ship, I find myself stranded on an alien planet that looks devoid of any sentient lifeforms. I don't know what galaxy I'm in, let alone what planet. With my transport shuttle out of commission, I'm stuck on this desolate planet until further notice... -
Invaded by Lizzy Bequin
A planet of women invaded by an army of men.A queen conquered by a warrior's obsession.Like all women of Cytherea, Queen Lirilith had always believed men to be the stuff of fairy tales. Until the invaders came. Brutal warriors from beyond the stars.It turns out men really do exist, and they are terrifying...Categorized as:
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