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Protected by the Hunter by Lynnea Lee
ZEC’KSiobhan’s scent calls me to claim her, but I tell her the same lie I tell everyone else: I’m not interested in a mate. I focus on her delicious creations instead, even though she’s the one I truly crave.I try to stay away, but I cannot. Everything draws me to her, and when I learn of her quest to find her sister, my mouth offers to help before my brain can stop it...Categorized as:
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Captured by the Hunter by Lynnea Lee
TILLYNo one ever told me the bugpocalypse would be so lonely. I was ready when the man-eating space bugs descended from the skies. I have everything I need in my fortress: food, water, and my dog, Waffles, but I'm bored out of my gourd and lonely AF. So when a Xarc’n warrior breaks into my home, I decide to “detain” my purple intruder... -
Hunter's Trial by Lynnea Lee
YVETTEOf all the muscular purple warriors, I get stuck with the grumpy one.Stuck in the cliffside lodge for months, I’m going stir-crazy while all the other women get to explore with their mates. Even Judy has her biker beau. I need to get out of here, so I ask Bre’k to take me foraging. I’m not surprised when, yet again, he says no... -
Hunter's Promise by Lynnea Lee
GABBYA good girl gone awolI knew when I Ex-Laxed our leader’s food that they’d send me to the arena if they caught me. It was worth it to get some of my friends out of this dump. What I didn't expect was the seven-foot-tall Xarc’n hunter who has come to my rescue.My horned and fanged savior isn’t like any other alien warrior I’ve heard about... -
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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... -
Stolen by the Hunter by Lynnea Lee
MEGHAN I’m a big fat scaredy-cat. The scary alien hunter has his eyes on me. He’s got sharp fangs, massive claws, huge horns, and walks around in nothing more than a loincloth! Totally terrifying! So why is my body betraying me and reacting in ways it shouldn’t?With troublemakers inside the gates and deadly space bugs roaming outside, I soon realize Mal’k is the last person I should fear... -
Hunter's Wish by Lynnea Lee
SARAHIt’s not you. It’s me.Fen’k is a total cinnamon roll of a Xarc’n hunter who makes me want what I’ll never have: to live happily ever after. He deserves someone who isn’t afraid to love him back.After the last person I trusted stomped on my heart and stole all that I cared about , I stopped believing in love. I’m sure it still exists; just not for me... -
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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The Naga Inventor's Clever Mate by Robin O'Connor
Min-Ji knows one thing for Corin, the fierce, inventive Naga warrior, is her mate. So why does he avoid her?Min-JiIt’s my fault we crashed on this strange, barbaric alien planet. The others might have forgotten for now, but I haven’t. Then why does even my supposed mate avoid me?Corin is smart, brave, and has a heart so big, he takes on far too much to keep our new clan safe... -
Kade by Tasha Black
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe’s the target of an intergalactic bounty hunt. But he’s going to capture her heart.Aurora Day is running from a crime she didn’t commit – or at least, she didn’t mean to commit. But the intergalactic soldiers on the hunt for the woman known as the Fox don’t care about the details. Hiding out on the remote frontier moon of Clotho is her only hope for survival... -
Starseers by Lindsay Buroker
The mysterious and powerful Starseers have Captain Alisa Marchenko's daughter, and she will do whatever she must to get her back, even if it means traveling to their stronghold and confronting them personally. Unfortunately, her strongest ally, the cyborg Leonidas, may become a liability since the cyborgs and the Starseers have a long history of hating each other... -
Alien Mercenary's Heart by Mina Carter
Return to the worlds of the Lathar, as you've never seen them before... She wanted a coffee and an easy shift. Instead, she got a smart-alec mercenary and commandos trying to kill her… Medically discharged from the military over a decade ago, Station Chief Eris Archer just wants a quiet life. But life on a frontier station like Tarantus is never dull... -
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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Alien Disgraced by Cara Bristol
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIs her gentle, handsome alien prince a cold-blooded killer?When Kat Whalen meets Prince Lomax of Araset, a tall, handsome alien with curved horns and luxurious fur, he instantly charms her with his good humor, wit, and kindness. Although their romance is brief—duty demands he attend an important interplanetary summit—the love bond that forms is deep...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... -
The Naga Princess's Soldier Mate by Robin O'Connor
He calls me beautiful in his husky, damaged voice. Kind. A Naga Queen has never been called kind…SazzieI have hidden who I am from everyone my whole life. Turned myself into something I a fighter, a brawler, a princess worthy of the Thunder Rock throne. Then I meet Reid…A human male. A kindness in his dark eyes that I do not understand...Categorized as:
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I Married Wonjin by Regine Abel
She once feared him but now cannot resist him…After decades of violence, the war pitting the human colony on Cibbos against the Yurus tribe has finally ended. Lara never expected that peace between their species would lead to a romantic entanglement with one of their former enemies. Resembling a cross between an orc and a minotaur, Wonjin looks nothing like how Lara had imagined a potential mate... -
Whisked Away by the Alien (Holiday Heartmates) by Julie K. Cohen
There’s an alien in my kitchen wearing an apron… and nothing else.There’s something delicious cooking in my kitchen and it isn’t the donuts or latkes. The tall blue alien with horns that hit the ceiling arrived in time to save Hannukah for my family, but he knows nothing about cooking... -
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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Beringia by Tierra Cox
Dr. Rome Tipper is a zoologist working with NASA in the year 2134. On her way back from Saturn's Moon, Enceladus, Dr. Tipper's ship is hit by a meteor and it pushes her off course. Where will she land? Russia.In 2134, Russia and the US have found themselves in the midst of another Cold War... -
Deadly Star by Viola Grace
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNova has reinvented herself after surviving two years in the devastation of her dying world, but she didn’t count on being a match for an intergalactic overseer. Relationship goals.Nova stumbled to her own rescue and spent weeks in rehab learning to move again. She studied every minute of every day and learned to fly anything she could find a simulator for... -
Under Strain: A SciFi Cyborg Romance by Cynthia Sax, Amanda Kelsey
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA damaged cyborg warrior is hunted by a peace-loving human female.***Strain is severely malfunctioning. The D Model cyborg was the sole survivor of a horrific decision made by his cruel manufacturers. He hates all humans and when he attacks one placed under his cyborg leader’s protection, he is reprimanded, stripped of his weapons, told to watch and not actively participate in the next mission...Categorized as:
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Varimar by L.P. Peace
For the crime committed against their people, the Klevian warriors seek revenge against Earth! Yet when a human is thrown into Varimar's cell, he discovers he wants more than simple contrition; he wants her very soul!Cara is the only survivor of an attack on her ship by a group of mysterious aliens...Categorized as:
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Baring Grudge by Cynthia Sax, Amanda Kelsey
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsNo one in the universe is more determined than a cyborg warrior tracking his female.***Grudge, a C Model cyborg, has been assigned a mission – safeguard a Humanoid Alliance space station for his kind. Honor was once all he had, and he is determined to fulfill his duty... -
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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Ensnared by Tiffany Roberts
He’s spent years as a hunter, but now he’s the one ensnared in a creature’s trap.Ketahn did not want a mate. Fate has a different plan for him. When the queen he despises declares her intention to claim him, he retreats into the jungle.What he finds there changes his world.Small, delicate, and pale skinned, Ivy Foster is nothing like the females Ketahn has known. She’s not of his kind at all...Categorized as:
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When Darkness Falls by Marian Pattechat
Miya plans a break from work, but first she has to survive her latest piloting job. Which is sure to kill her… unless she breaks the hot alien prisoner out of the cargo hold.Miya was supposed to be enjoying a well-deserved holiday on a sunny resort planet... -
Redeemed By Rilic: Olodian Alien Warrior Romance by Mychal Daniels
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAvery Chambers just wants to be left alone to do her research and... make history... -
Her Alien Forgemasters by Susan Hayes
She doesn’t do mornings, cardio, or long-term relationships. Then her mates walked into her bar… Anya couldn’t be happier. Her tavern is packed every night, her staff is amazing, and her nosy mother is busy hauling cargo on the far side of the galaxy. It’s taken her years of work to reach this moment, and she’s ready to relax and enjoy the ride...Categorized as:
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Berserker God by Ursa Dax
I've been trapped in the darkness of berserker rage for eons, with nothing and no one strong enough to drag me back into the light. Until her. SUVIWhen a monstrous alien smashes into the deserted planet we're studying, it's with the raging force of a natural disaster. I'm not sure if he's a dragon or a god or a man... -
Hunter's Bounty by Lynnea Lee
SAMMIEOn the run in a brand-new world.Luck has been on my side since the space bugs came and destroyed everything I knew. Now, my luck has run out. Cast out into a dangerous new world with a psycho on my tail, I have to adapt fast to survive.To add to my problems, I’ve caught the eye of a purple monster, and everyone knows the alien warriors are bad news... -
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 Queen’s Triumph by Jessie Mihalik
Queen Samara Rani knows she’s likely walking into a trap, but agreeing to meet with Commander Adams is the fastest way to get within striking distance of the Quint Confederacy’s biggest traitor and her sworn enemy...Categorized as:
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The Alien's Defiant Omega by Sienna Sway
LatifOmegas are meant to be kept like precious treasures. We are not meant to be strong all on our own. Thankfully, the humans are here to change things. Learning to fight and seeing the omega Devin able to hold his own against any alpha twice his size has lit a fire inside me. I don’t need an alpha to be free.And it just so happens that the human alpha Blaine understands that...Categorized as:
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Angelica by Sharon Shinn
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsTwo hundred years ago, the god Jovah created a legion of land dwelling angels, led by an appointed Archangel. Now, Jovah has a new appointee: Archangel Gaaron. For his life-mate, his Angelica, Jovah has chosen a woman named Susannah. Slowly, an unspoken affection develops between the two... -
Through Uncharted Space by Anna Hackett
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA deep-space convoy master who demands everyone follow his rules...and the stowaway scam artist who’s never met a rule she wouldn’t break. Dare Phoenix runs his convoy with absolute control. In uncharted space, lives depend on it. When one plain, dowdy woman comes aboard, his gut tells him that something is off about her... -
Savage Pet by Hattie Jacks
I am not his pet.I don’t care how handsome this horned alien beast is, he can’t have me. It doesn’t matter I have zero other options available since I was abducted from my life on Earth.I do not belong to him.And now he's crashed his spaceship into a jungle, forced a translation chip in my neck and told me it's his job to save his world because he's a great warrior... -
Tribute to the Alien Warlord by Bella Blair
She was given to me as a tribute, but soon she becomes the master of my heart.ALAHNA : Many generations ago, humans fled to the planet Thyre, which is ruled by warlords. Each year, our outposts pay tribute to the Thyres for their protection and for allowing us to live on their land.This year, we are short on horses and so I'm chosen to be part of the tribute given to the Warlord of Grymburg...Categorized as:
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My Strength, My Power, My Love by Linda Mooney
Once in every one million births, a child is born on Bellac with the Synergistic gene. These children are taken from their parents and raised, trained, and prepared for the day when they will find their Synergistic other half. For when that happens, an entity is created from the combination of both male and female who holds unbelievable powers...Categorized as:
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Falcon: Sky Mates: a Sci-Fi Romance by Susan Grant
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsIn a small town in Texas, a woman who hopes to overcome her greatest fear falls for a big alien warrior with a bravery to spare…Space Force Intelligence Officer Dee “Rainbow” Wilson is afraid of flying...Categorized as:
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Crau: A SciFi Alien Gladiator Romance by Miranda Martin, James D Horton
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAn epic conclusion to the complete science fiction romance series The Gladiators of Krix….CamillaI never imagined I’d be a slave. Captured by one kind of alien, sold to another, then stolen by yet a third kind. I've been separated from the only other human survivors I knew.My life is hell, surrounded by alien gladiators all of whom are free to torment me however they like... -
In the Devil's Nebula by Anna Hackett
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe lost it all. His career, his woman, his sanity. Two years ago, on a deadly mission to the lawless Devil’s Nebula, Commander Zayn Phoenix’s life imploded. Now the former Strike Wing pilot fills his days with dangerous adventures alongside his treasure hunter brothers. But his nights are another story: haunted by nightmares of one unforgivable act... -
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... -
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When She's Wary by Ruby Dixon
Being stolen from Earth has taught me that there's nothing in this universe to be trusted. Not people, not promises. So I make sure that I'm prepared for the worst at all times. I fill my homestead with pit traps. I make weapons for fun. I avoid my friendly neighbors.And I never leave my house if I can help it...Categorized as:
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Wed to the Phoenix by Eden Ember
I came to Alia Terra with my people to find land and create a family. They send me to the marriage temple, where my future mate awaits. I’m unsure of it, just doing my duty, until I see her. My heart strums and suddenly my world wraps around her. Everything about her entices me, makes me want to shield and protect, and do claim her as my mate, as my wife...Categorized as:
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Taken by the Alien Rogue by Krista Luna
The charming blue alien says I’m his. It’s got to be some kind of line. But how can I resist him… or his wicked tail?HAZELI get lucky when horned blue aliens rescue me straight from cryo. So when I get the chance to use my communications skills to help save other human women, I jump on it.It’s perfect. Except for him...Categorized as:
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Collecting by Viola Grace
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsCollecting the tools needed for survival is her talent, but a male of the Water Folk is something she is dying to add to her collection. Emharo has spent her time collecting biological samples from the world around her and giving them to her family for analysis. She can find anything you need—you just have to ask... -
Rathgar: Scifi Alien Romance by Taylor Neptune, Jasper Thorne
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsYears ago, I swore off love. He’s a huge, growly barbarian of a man. And I’m assigned to have his baby.When I packed my bags and moved to Aesirheim to be with my sister and her new alien husband, I told myself I wouldn’t get involved. I have my daughter Iris to look after, and that's enough... -
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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