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Blake by Nyssa Kathryn
A past that can't be changed. A future as uncertain as their relationship.Willow Foster has been a single mother for most of her young daughter's life, ever since the girl's father-a man Willow thought she'd be with forever-inexplicably disappeared. Now, just as mysteriously, he's back, living in Cradle Mountain, Idaho... -
![A Miracle for the Alien Warrior by Honey Phillips]()
A Miracle for the Alien Warrior by Honey Phillips
Can an alien warrior who’s given up hope save a desperate woman and her unborn child?Lauren knew the decision to have a baby on her own wouldn’t be an easy one. She didn’t know that she would be kidnapped by aliens whose only interest in her is as a breeding vessel. A desperate attempt to escape leaves her trapped and isolated - and about to give birth... -
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![Alien God by Ursa Dax]()
Alien God by Ursa Dax
WYLFRAELI’ve been cursed with a prophecy. I will murder my own fated mate. Though it nearly destroys me, I vow never to find her.What I do find are humans invading my world and stealing from my land. Those I do not kill flee from my rage, leaving behind one terrified yet defiant woman.I take Torrance back to my castle to interrogate her, though I have neither time nor patience for a prisoner... -
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Rebel by Jenny Schwartz
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsLife is complicated along the Hadrian Line. Decisions made on the border will decide the fate of the entire Human Sector.Nora is adjusting to her new role as a player in the games of the powerful. She's gained some interesting enemies and some even more dubious allies. She has also been presented with a unique opportunity, courtesy of Jonah... -
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![The Cyborg with No Name by Honey Phillips]()
The Cyborg with No Name by Honey Phillips
Can a wounded cyborg help an isolated scientist remember her own humanity?Dr. Rose Abbott is the cybernetic engineer who created the robot horses used in the efforts to terraform Mars. Disgusted by the way her creations are treated by the GenCon Corporation, she chooses to leave her work behind and live in isolation...Categorized as:
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![Peace Maker by Michelle Diener]()
Peace Maker by Michelle Diener
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFliss knows all about her ancestors, the Travelers, who were forced to land on Fjern thousands of years ago, but when it comes to the Gyr—the enhanced warriors who protect the people of Fjern from the monsters that inhabit the planet—she’s in the dark, even though she is one herself...Categorized as:
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![Echoes of the Tide by Emma Hamm]()
Echoes of the Tide by Emma Hamm
Ace has spent her entire life hiding who she is. First, it was from friends and family who didn't know she was stealing from the rich. Then it was hiding her true self in a prison city under the water. The worst was hiding herself from new friends who helped her destroy Alpha. What she didn't know, was that decision would force her to come into the light. Maketes has always been the jokester...Categorized as:
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Slag by Alana Khan
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSlag is a gentle giant so damaged from his years toiling in the irradiated green salt mines of Rhoid he can barely function except to do his job, eat, and sleep. Something awakens within him, though, causing him to run to KJ’s rescue when she’s thrown into the mine as punishment. Fate has a plan for these two... -
![The Naga Scavenger's Precious Mate by Robin O'Connor]()
The Naga Scavenger's Precious Mate by Robin O'Connor
He is the king of beasts, the lord of water, and I’m his captive mate.FarahUnderwater, what it is up can seem like down. I’m supposed to be dead, I’m supposed to be just a normal, boring daycare worker. Somehow, I’m stuck in the middle of a bizarre, nightmarish adventure.And then there is him. I'm not attracted to him with a burning intensity. No, it's just a fever from nearly drowning... -
![Alien Mercenary's Destiny by Mina Carter]()
Alien Mercenary's Destiny by Mina Carter
He saved her from certain death. She didn’t count on him being a… nerd.A Tarviisan pit fighter forced to fight for survival her entire life, Zadaenae is sure she’s about to breathe her last when she’s cornered during a breakout. But help comes from an unexpected quarter; an alien with the infamous Warborne Mercenary team...Categorized as:
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Submit by Tana Stone
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI was bought to be a pretty pawn in my alien captors’ twisted entertainment. But the gorgeous, horned alien who saves me from death is no pawn—and he’s determined to beat the hunt...Categorized as:
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Taken in Death by J.D. Robb
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsTwo young children disappear from their East Side home in New York City, their nanny killed in cold blood. As Lieutenant Eve Dallas begins to unravel the crime scene and search for Henry and Gala MacDermit, she’s drawn into the twisted mind of a kidnapper who will stop at nothing to take revenge... -
![Dragons' Jewel by Milly Taiden]()
Dragons' Jewel by Milly Taiden
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGianna Harris doesn’t think twice when joining a program seeking surrogates for an alien shifter planet whose female population was decimated during war. It’s better than grieving a mother who doesn’t remember her. With tears, Gianna says her goodbyes then travels to planet Daeria where she meets not one, but two sexy dragons who claim she’s their mate...Categorized as:
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![Cyborg Fever by Grace Goodwin]()
Cyborg Fever by Grace Goodwin
Warlord Anghar survives hell as a captive of the evil Hive. Convinced he will never break free, he chooses death over dishonor. When the Coalition ReCon Team sent to kill him frees him instead, he begins the long, tortuous journey back to a true Atlan, a warrior proud of his beast, of his service... -
![I Married An Incubus by Regine Abel]()
I Married An Incubus by Regine Abel
A match made in Hell…When investigative reporter Malaya Velasco accidentally uncovers the corruption of one of the highest judges of the Obosian justice system, she is framed and condemned to a life sentence on the deadly prison planet Molvi. In her despair, she begs the Prime Mating Agency for an arranged marriage with one of the Wardens of the prison...Categorized as:
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![Song of the Abyss by Emma Hamm]()
Song of the Abyss by Emma Hamm
Like a songbird in a cage, Anya has spent her entire life as the General's perfect daughter. He snaps his fingers, she jumps. He tells her to smile, she beams like she is made of the sun itself. But underneath all those games and glitter, she's working to destroy her father and save the city she loves. When an undine sneaks his way into her city, intent on kidnapping her, she lets him take her...Categorized as:
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Skruj by Honey Phillips
He’s wealthy, he’s mean… and he’s about to meet his match! Life on the alien planet of Londria is difficult for humans, but Bobbi is determined to make the holiday season a special time for her fragile little brother, Tim. Desperate for funds, she’s even willing to take a job working for the coldest, meanest, most hard-hearted alien in the entire city...Categorized as:
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![Wrecked Intel: An Immortal Ops World Novel by Mandy M. Roth]()
Wrecked Intel: An Immortal Ops World Novel by Mandy M. Roth
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOperative: Cody Livingston Former Immortal Op, Cody Livingston, thought he'd signed up to be a better soldier and to serve his country. He didn't know he'd come out of the other side of the underground testing a were-shark. He'd not even realized supernaturals were a real thing prior to becoming one...Categorized as:
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![Claiming His Virgin by Grace Goodwin]()
Claiming His Virgin by Grace Goodwin
Elite Hunter Zee is scarred from his time in the Hive war leaving him too much of a monster to seduce a beautiful, innocent virgin. Even if his Mark calls to hers, connecting them body and soul, he knows that after just one look at him and she will never surrender the three sacred virginities. Never accept him as a mate...Categorized as:
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![The Shadow Warrior by Ann Aguirre]()
The Shadow Warrior by Ann Aguirre
Bitter. Broken. Brutal. Molded since childhood to be the perfect weapon, Gavriel d’Alana (also known as Death’s Shadow) has devoted himself to serving Thalia Talfayen... -
![Alien Sentinel's Mate by Mina Carter]()
Alien Sentinel's Mate by Mina Carter
Being rescued by aliens doesn’t mean she’s going to marry one… not unless he’s hot. Asking would help too. The problem is the only alien warrior Gracie is interested in hasn’t asked. Seren K’Vass is the epitome of the strong, silent type. Emotionally avoidant with a bad boy vibe, if he was human, she’d climb him like a tree. Hell, she’d climb him like a tree anyway... -
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Zane by Tasha Black
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe’s about to discover a whole new world...Sarah Flynn longs for a child of her own, and the excitement of settling a frontier moon.But she isn’t ready for the baby to come with an Invicta dragon warrior, who has sworn to protect the child with his life.And she certainly doesn’t expect the burly warrior to awaken feelings in her that she thought she left behind forever...Categorized as:
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![The Truth of Valor by Tanya Huff]()
The Truth of Valor by Tanya Huff
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsHaving left the Marine Corps, former Gunnery Sergeant Torin Kerr is attempting to build a new life with salvage operator Craig Ryder. Turns out, civilian life is a lot rougher than she'd imagined. Torin is left for dead when pirates attack their spaceship and take Craig prisoner. But "left for dead" has never stopped Torin. Determined to rescue Craig, she calls in her Marines... -
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![The Heart of Valor by Tanya Huff]()
The Heart of Valor by Tanya Huff
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThe third installment in Tanya Huff's action-packed military sci-fi adventure Confederation seriesGunnery Sergeant Torin Kerr was a Confederation Marine’s marine. She’d survived more deadly encounters—and kept more of her officers and enlisteds alive—than anyone in the Corps, and she was determined to keep the record intact... -
![Loved by the Lion by Evangeline Anderson, Reese Dante]()
Loved by the Lion by Evangeline Anderson, Reese Dante
A Monstrum Warrior who has vowed never to Claim a bride…An older woman, who thinks she’s done with Love…Can they come together to save the Earth…and each other?What’s the worst Christmas present imaginable? A cheating husband? An angry mob outside your front door? What about Menopause? Minister Emilia Oxley has gotten all three this Yuletide season and she could do without them all, thank you... -
![A Battle Lord's Heart by Linda Mooney]()
A Battle Lord's Heart by Linda Mooney
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsForced to leave Atty behind under the protection of Alta Novis, Yulen D'Jacques takes his troops to his newly acquired compound of Bearinger to defend it against the increasing attacks by Bloods. But when news arrives that Bearinger's walls were breached, Atty knows she must risk the dangerous trek to find out whether or not her husband is still alive... -
![Betrayed by the Alien Bride Lottery: A Sci-Fi Alien Romance by Margo Bond Collins]()
Betrayed by the Alien Bride Lottery: A Sci-Fi Alien Romance by Margo Bond Collins
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThis book takes place before Evading the Alien Bride Lottery and Fighting for the Alien Bride Lottery.When I started dating Francisco, I never dreamed his family was connected to the mob. But I learned better when I tried to break up with him. He was absolutely determined to make sure I couldn’t get away from him... -
![Faithless by Crystal Ash]()
Faithless by Crystal Ash
Last night, I tried to drink away my feelings for my brother's best friend.Today I’m riding across a dangerous, desert wasteland with him.Like my parents years ago, gods have chosen me for a sacred mission. You’d think the daughter of an infamous motorcycle club would be able to handle it. But when Torrance Knight steps up to make the ride with me, I’m both relieved and dreading the journey... -
![Alien Commander's Mate by Ava Ross]()
Alien Commander's Mate by Ava Ross
An alien warrior made me an offer I can’t refuse. In exchange, he can do what wants with me for one week.I want a child, but that’s impossible now that Earth men are sterile. Then a ping from a distant planet reaches us. Aliens are real, and they’re interested in getting to know Earth women better... -
![Warrior's Mate by Emma Alisyn]()
Warrior's Mate by Emma Alisyn
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA Dark Alien Prince + his unquenchable desire x his insatiable thirst = a warrior willing to defy a galaxy to claim his mate. Born with a platinum spoon in her mouth, warrior bride-in-training Gayle throws it away in order to sneak aboard a Yadeshi military vessel to escape imprisonment by her family... -
![Healing Her Patient by Evangeline Anderson, Reese Dante]()
Healing Her Patient by Evangeline Anderson, Reese Dante
A woman who struggles with infertility has given up on finding loveA warrior who thinks he will never be able to bond a brideThrown together on a mission where they must pretend to be Joined MatesWill their lie become a reality?Dr. Danielle Adams isn't looking for love. Health issues have rendered her unable to have kids and she has given up on finding a relationship... -
![Miracle Of The Beast by Sonia Nova]()
Miracle Of The Beast by Sonia Nova
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLeaving Earth was no longer safe as a human woman… Offered a trainee position in the Alliance, Hazel is on her way to Inea, the First Planet of the Alliance. She’s sad to miss the holiday season on Earth, and more than a bit concerned about the recent Krezlian attacks on spaceships leaving the solar system, but there’s no turning back now... -
![Case Study: Interspecies Bonding by Talia Rhea]()
Case Study: Interspecies Bonding by Talia Rhea
Data Lunar Base ExperimentsCase 3 For your consideration, we the research team of the Lunar Base present our findings for the mating of the kreecharma Vigo 773-2695-1132682 and the human Jennifer-Anne 'Jeanie' Wainright.Data -Subject "Mating is a barbaric practice. It's backwards and unnecessary in this modern day. It's better for everyone if its irradicated. She's a challenge...Categorized as:
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![Shatter by Joan Swan]()
Shatter by Joan Swan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor seven years, Halina Beloi has been in hiding. But she's never forgotten Mitch Foster, the long, lean man she had to leave behind. Until, that is, Mitch shows up with a list of questions and a 9mm in his hand. All Mitch knows is that Halina broke his heart and disappeared. But new information has surfaced implicating her as a player in the deadliest game of Mitch's life... -
![Orc's Plaything by Celeste King]()
Orc's Plaything by Celeste King
Thanos is a scary monster. A huge Orc. And I’m his treat.His fame is well known.He lives for war. Women. And ale.His clan has conquered the humans in my bunker.He has chosen me to attend to him.In this shattered world, women are commodities to be used, bartered with, and fought over.Just like grains or meat.I am his property... -
![Taken by Jessica Grayson, Aria Winter]()
Taken by Jessica Grayson, Aria Winter
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen we crashed on an ice planet, my A'kai master drank of my blood to survive. We find a settlement of his people; they've been stranded here too, for the past five years.Bound and thrown in a cage, I've all but given up hope of rescue until one of the A'kai guards takes pity on me.Defying his people and his Commander, Erolas helps me escape...Categorized as:
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![Diplomacy by May Sage]()
Diplomacy by May Sage
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsFor a thousand years, being born with magic was a death sentence. Hart and his twin have survived by hiding who they truly were until their time came. It started as a whisper, rumors, but when they find out there truly is a mage uprising, they join the fight, tilting the balance in the mages’ favor. The era of magicless mortals has passed in their multi-planetary kingdom... -
![Zerberu by Athena Storm]()
Zerberu by Athena Storm
Probably not a good sign when you start reading the refund policy on your mail order bride… Vera Kronus has only choice after a long criminal career. Stay shackled and wait for her transport to a brutal prison planet or switch her ID and be sent to who knows where in the galaxy. She chooses the second option... -
![Taken by the Cyborg by Tamsin Ley]()
Taken by the Cyborg by Tamsin Ley
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA cyborg test subject.A female soldier.Passionate secrets that could kill them both. He lost his humanity to save his sister More machine than man, Doug can hack any computer across the galaxy. Syndicorp may own him, but he secretly uses his power to protect his twin and the rebels she leads...Categorized as:
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![Strategic Vulnerability by Mandy M. Roth]()
Strategic Vulnerability by Mandy M. Roth
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHeld prisoner in remote testing facility in the middle of the Brazilian rainforest, subjected to torture and abuse, Wilson Rousseau has long since given up hope of being rescued. Days blend together until he can’t help but long for death. Saved from his isolated hell by a female’s distress call, he feels an instant connection to her... -
![Hunter’s Fate by Lynnea Lee]()
Hunter’s Fate by Lynnea Lee
SANDYI survived the first year of the bugpocalypse safety tucked away in my cabin in the mountains. But now, the raiders have found my home. Not only did they ransack my house, but they also left me an unexpected surprise. There’s an injured Xarc’n hunter passed out in my yard!A storm is brewing, and I can’t leave him outside. He’s bleeding and will lead the bugs right to me... -
![Daxion by Elin Wyn]()
Daxion by Elin Wyn
Science Fiction Adventure Romance You’d be a bit of a b*tch, too. If everyone has left you, died on you, and laughed at your dreams, you might have a few issues. And then to have your planet invaded right when you’re about to follow through on the one thing you have left? Done. Amira’s not particularly interested in making friends... -
![Vendetta by Emmy Chandler]()
Vendetta by Emmy Chandler
Having escaped the lab where they were altered with alien DNA, Vaughn Coleman and his fellow super-soldiers answer an ad for a ship capable of getting them far from the prison planet they’ve just fled. Meshach Larsen, autocrat of a notorious isolationist planet, is willing to accept payment in services rendered, rather than credits...Categorized as:
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![Wonderment in Death by J.D. Robb]()
Wonderment in Death by J.D. Robb
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsSomeone is hosting dangerous tea parties in 2061 New York... Thing aren't what they seem when Lieutenant Eve Dallas investigates what appears to be a routine murder/suicide. When friends of Darlene and Marcus Fitzwilliams insist Darlene would never hurt her brother, Eve digs deeper... -
![Monster Flicker by Teresa Hann]()
Monster Flicker by Teresa Hann
Ten years ago, I ran away from the cult that raised me...but I left a piece of my soul behind.Since then, I’ve lived life on the down-low, just another cash-only sword for hire in the city. But the cultists have found my trail at last, and now they’re on the hunt.Their best weapon against me?Their chained monster, who still remembers the taste of my blood.Ten years ago, he put me in his debt... -
![Ragoru by SJ Sanders]()
Ragoru by SJ Sanders
Hundreds of years before RedCivilization is failing in a steady decline. In a last-ditch effort to save themselves, humanity has turned to trying to understand their world even as they seek to protect themselves from the monsters within it... -
![Big, Bad Alien by Honey Phillips]()
Big, Bad Alien by Honey Phillips
Scarlett has never hear anything good about the Vultori but when she encounters one on her way to her grandmother’s house, he is nothing like she expects. She should be afraid - especially when he threatens to keep her forever - but what if she doesn’t want him to let her go?Humans took everything from Finnar, and he is determined to make them pay... -
![Lethal Lies by Rebecca Zanetti, Karen White]()
Lethal Lies by Rebecca Zanetti, Karen White
A deadly secret can't stay buried forever . . . Revenge. It's the only thing that will help Anya Best sleep at night. The serial killer who murdered her sister is on the loose, and Anya will stop at nothing to put him behind bars-even use herself as bait to lure him out of hiding. But she can't do this alone. Private investigator Heath Jones's job is to bring bastards to justice...Categorized as:
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![Valor's Choice by Tanya Huff]()
Valor's Choice by Tanya Huff
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsThe first book in Tanya Huff’s action-packed military sci-fi adventure Confederation seriesStaff Sergeant Torin Kerr was a battle-hardened professional. So when she and her platoon were yanked from a well-deserved leave for what was supposed to be “easy” duty as the honor guard for a diplomatic mission to the non-Confederation world of the Silsviss, she was ready for anything...
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