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Memory by Lois McMaster Bujold
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 44 ratingsForced to abandon his undercover role as leader of the Dendarii Mercenaries, Miles Vorkosigan persuades Emperor Gregor to appoint him Imperial Auditor so he can penetrate Barrayar’s intelligence and security operations (ImpSec)... -
A Treasure for the Alien Warrior by Honey Phillips
Can an alien commander allow himself to choose love over duty? Jessica’s orderly life changed forever when she became the guardian of her orphaned niece and nephew. She is still trying to learn how to be a parent when they are taken by aliens.After a desperate attempt to escape their captors ends on a deserted planet, she faces an entirely new set of challenges... -
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... -
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... -
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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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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...Categorized as:
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Mirror Dance by Lois McMaster Bujold
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 51 ratingsMark Vorkosigan is the cloned "twin" of Lord Miles Vorkosigan, born six years after Miles and raised by a psychopathic madman for nefarious political purposes. That's old news, however, conveyed in the prequel Brothers in Arms. Now, in Mirror Dance, Mark still has no identity of his own and no place to call home... -
Kiss My Asteroid: Galaxa Warriors by Milly Taiden
** COMPLETELY STANDALONE **Discover a brand new race of Alpha males ready to find their mates in a dangerous warrior planet. Sassy women traveling with Gerri Wilder are in for the journey of a lifetime and a mate that will love them through the galaxy. Are you ready?Ivy Grimaldi can’t stand change. Ever. But change is something she’s had to deal with a lot lately... -
The Warrior's Apprentice by Lois McMaster Bujold
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 54 ratingsDischarged from the Barrayan Military Academy, Miles Vorkosigan chances on a jumpship with a rebellious pilot and arranges to take over the ship. Events escalate from there, and soon Miles is commander of a mercenary fleet and reinvents himself as Admiral Naismith of the Dendarii Mercenary Army... -
Concealed in Death by J.D. Robb
The incomparable J. D. Robb presents the latest moving and suspenseful novel in the #1 New York Times –bestselling Eve Dallas series. In a decrepit and long-empty New York building, a man begins the demolition process by swinging a sledgehammer into a wall. When the dust clears, he finds two skeletons wrapped in plastic behind it... -
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...Categorized as:
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Wed To The Alien Prince by January Bell
The huge alien prince claims I’m his wife—I’ve never been a good little princess, and I’m not about to start now.Stuck in a hot jungle with an even hotter alien is not how I imagined my diplomatic mission going. To make things worse, every conversation is an exercise in survivor charades...Categorized as:
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Strangers in Death by J.D. Robb
The new novel in the #1 New York Times-bestselling series. Technology may be different in 2060 New York, yet the city is still a place of many cultures and great divides. But as ever, some murders receive more attention than others—especially those in which the victim is a prominent businessman, found in his Park Avenue apartment, tied to the bed—and strangled—with cords of black velvet... -
Possessed by the Alien Hero by Krista Luna
I live without emotion. Yet one touch from my fated mate shatters all my restraint.SOFIAI did it! I helped cure the virus our enemy used to kill so many humans and Varool. Then I created a new one that will turn the tables on the bugs and win us the war. If we can release it into the heart of the attacking Swarm.Enter Yash. Tall. Aloof. Alien. Gorgeous. He’s even royalty of some sort...Categorized as:
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Wed To The Alien Gladiator by January Bell
Things were improving between us… that is, until he got the bright idea to kidnap me.I never thought I’d be tricked into an arranged marriage with an alien warlord. Still, it’s been easy enough to keep my former gladiator husband at arm’s length. But once my translator starts working, the hulking himbo decides he’s tired of waiting and freaking kidnaps me...Categorized as:
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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...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... -
Diplomatic Immunity by Lois McMaster Bujold
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsReturning from their honeymoon on Earth, Miles and Ekaterin stop at one of the asteroid-based habitats informally known as Quaddiespace (see FALLING FREE), where Miles is sent to defuse an incident between a Barryaran military command and the local police... -
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... -
Valor's Trial by Tanya Huff
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsThe fourth book in Tanya Huff's action-packed military sci-fi adventure Confederation seriesAfter surviving the perils of the Crucible, the Marine Corps planet where a routine training assignment had taken a deadly twist—Gunnery Sergeant Torin Kerr returned to Ventris Station just in time to link up with her old platoon and head out to a new war zone, an area of space where the enemy known as... -
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 . .Categorized as:
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Oh No, I Shot A Spaceship And Kissed An Alien Cyberchef by Kate Sinner
Nothing says 'five-star hospitality' quite like accidentally blasting an alien ship out of the sky.Welcome to my life at the Alien Hotel. My days are a delightful cocktail of wrestling with the demonic NutriSynth, dodging kitchen fires, and trying not to murder our cyborg chef, Nelan. Did I mention he's irritatingly handsome? Because that's totally irrelevant and not at all distracting...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...Categorized as:
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Alien Architect Needs a Nanny by Tasha Black
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsShe’s there to watch over his children, but he’ll have to watch out for his heart.Emelia Robbins works as an admin at the Alien Nanny Agency. She never goes on assignments, but when a desperate client puts out a last-minute plea for help, her boss decides to send her out in the field...Categorized as:
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Earth Fathers Are Weird by Lyn Gala
Captain Maxwell Davis and his entire unit scrambled to engage alien ships over Iowa. The aliens snatched him out of his destroyed jet before they continued on their interplanetary hot pursuit. Then they informed Max that Earth was too far outside regular shipping lanes to return him to his planet. So Max ends up in an alien spaceport looking for work... -
Strange Love by Ann Aguirre
He's awkward. He's adorable. He's alien as hell. Zylar of Kith Balak is a four-time loser in the annual Choosing. If he fails to find a nest guardian this time, he'll lose his chance to have a mate for all time. Desperation drives him to try a matching service but due to a freak solar flare and a severely malfunctioning ship AI, things go way off course... -
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... -
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... -
Taken by the Hunter by Lynnea Lee
CONNIE I have a purple stalker. I don’t know what possessed me to hit the Xarc’n warrior with my bat, but now I have a stalker—a big purple stalker with fangs and horns. And to make things worse, I can’t go back to New Franklin.After my first night out on my own, I wake up all wrapped up and cuddly with a certain possessive hunter. He purrs like a giant cat and vows to protect me...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... -
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... -
All I Want For Christmas Is An Alien: Sci Fi Alien Holiday Romance by Julie K. Cohen
Don’t tell me there’s no Christmas on Zyan. All we need is a plan…Sure, the aliens here don’t know what Christmas is, we don’t have Christmas lights or chocolate (yes, that one’s hard to accept), but we’re all together. Zyanthan-human mated pairs and their children, all celebrating the holidays...Categorized as:
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Possessed by the Alien Prince by Krista Luna
I dare not trust my fated mate. Yet I cannot resist. I must claim her. TANDY: I’m an elite soldier, willing to make tough decisions, but I sure didn’t shoot down the varoolian king’s shuttle. Only, the fierce alien warriors don’t believe me. To preserve peace between our species, I’ll do anything—even marry one of them. When I offer myself up, I’m stunned that the gorgeous prince claims me...Categorized as:
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The Bound Worlds by Megan E. O'Keefe
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWorlds will collide and fates will be rewritten in the thrilling conclusion to the Devoured Worlds space opera trilogy by award-winning author Megan E. O’Keefe. Naira and Tarquin have found a new home on Seventh Cradle. But the peace they’ve built is short-lived as mysterious assailants ambush the settlement and Naira is haunted by visions of a monstrous future... -
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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The Purveli by Dianne Duvall
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Dianne Duvall brings readers the next stand-alone novel in an exciting new sci-fi romance series full of action, adventure, and happily-ever-afters.Ava has always been different... -
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... -
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... -
The Tracker's Dilemma by Ruby Lionsdrake
Sergeant Heath “Tick” Hawthorn, the best tracker in Mandrake Company and the captain’s right-hand man, has been admiring microbiologist Lauren Keys from afar for months. Unfortunately, she’s dedicated to her science and doesn’t seem to have any interest in relationships. He’s not even sure she knows his name... -
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... -
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... -
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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April's Fools by Ivy Asher, Raven Kennedy
We were Army Rangers, the best of the best. And then one day, everything that we worked so hard to become was ripped away. Now, we’re in some podunk town, trying to find a sense of normal amongst the crazy, and learn how to live again. That gets a hell of a lot harder to do when a virus spreads mercilessly across the country, killing 85% of the people who contract it... -
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
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... -
Hands of Fate by Regine Abel
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsCaught 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... -
Glitter in the Stars by Julia Huni
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCleaning the galaxy, one cruise ship at a time.When maintenance technician Triana Moore gets temporarily transferred to a passenger liner, she doesn't expect luxury and relaxation. Bot-minding is the same on a station or a ship. But with twelve-hour workdays and five roommates in her cabin, Triana thinks she should have read the employment contract more carefully... -
Fiasco by Constance Fay
Cynbelline Khaw is a woman of many names. She’s Generosity, a cultist who never quite fit in. She’s Bella, the daughter who failed to save her cousin’s life. And then there’s Cyn, the notorious bounty hunter who spaced a ship of slavers. She’s exhausted, lonely, and on her very last legs—but then a new client offers her a job she can’t refuse: a bounty on the kidnapper who killed her cousin...
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