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Dad Bod Ogre by Lynnea Lee
I just won the bride lottery! Except I don’t want to go to Earth, marry some spoiled rich kid, and live in the lap of luxury. That’s someone else’s dream, not mine. My life is here on Stars’ End, farming cheeka silk and breathing fresh mountain air.There’s only one thing to I pack my gear, say a temporary goodbye to my beloved cheekas, and set out into the great unknown... -
Dragon in Exile by Sharon Lee, Steve Miller
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 21 ratings#18 in the popular and exciting science fiction Liaden Universe®. Clan Korval rebuilds its fortunes on the gritty, semi-anarchic planet of Surebleak... -
Neogenesis by Sharon Lee, Steve Miller
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsNEW ENTRY IN THE NATIONALLY BEST-SELLING LIADEN UNIVERSE SERIES. Sequel to national bestseller The Gathering Edge. Menace from Back Space Looming out of the Dust of Time The Complex Logic Laws were the result of a war waged hundreds of years in the past, when two human powers threw massive AI navies at each other and nearly annihilated themselves... -
Owned by the Alien Rogue by Krista Luna
I’ll do anything to succeed, even beg my blue alien to use his wicked tail on me… in public.Hell yeah, space is better than Earth! I’ve landed on my feet, and I’ve also landed my very own blue demon alien, gifted with a wicked smile and an even wickeder tongue.But I want more than that—I want to earn a place in this alien world. If there’s one thing a street rat knows, it’s how to run a con... -
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Loyalty by Tana Stone
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAn Assassin and a Blade. A human and a Drexian. High-born and working class. Will choosing each other be our ruin?The cocky, high-born cadet is everything I despise and nothing I need. So why did I agree to his deal?Because it wasn’t a deal, it was blackmail. The arrogant Drexian gave me the choice—throw my friends under the bus or tutor him...Categorized as:
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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... -
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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Claimed by the Alien Shifter by Mina Carter
She doesn’t need love. She’s getting cats. Lots of them. She absolutely doesn’t need a sexy alien making her think of happily ever afters...Elise doesn’t need a man, she has enough with her job and ensuring her brother, the President, stays out of trouble. Or, at the very least, doesn’t get humanity into an intergalactic war it can’t win... -
Prince of Tides by Riley Storm
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI am the sea. None know the torment and darkness that hide in my depths.I thought I had life figured out. Perfect fiancé with an upcoming wedding and plans to start a family? Check. But it was all a lie, as one overheard phone call reveals. Weakened by his betrayal, I end up in the arms of someone else, seeking comfort. Instead, I find out I’m with child...Categorized as:
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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... -
Pirating the Alien by Ava Ross
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’m falling for my space pirate boss, but rogue aliens are after him—and now me.It was a simple job. Sneak aboard a pirate spaceship and steal a precious artifact from the brooding, too-hot captain, Matis. Before I know it, I’ll be on my way back to Earth with enough credits to cure my mom’s sickness... -
Ignite by Tana Stone
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAliens are real, they happen to be gorgeous, and there’s no way I’d ever agree to be a tribute bride for them.Now that everyone on Earth knows about the Drexians—and their need for human mates—women have been falling all over themselves to volunteer. But not me.Oh, I’m eager to go to the holographic space station where human brides are taken for their fantasy weddings and honeymoons... -
Rudi by Honey Phillips
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCan an alien misfit and a lonely woman save the holidays?Clarice is grateful for the chance to have left a dying Earth - she just wishes she hadn’t ended up somewhere quite so cold...Categorized as:
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The House of Always by Jenn Lyons
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFor fans of Brandon Sanderson and Patrick Rothfuss, The House of Always is the fourth epic fantasy in Jenn Lyons' Chorus of Dragons series that began with The Ruin of Kings.What if you were imprisoned for all eternity?In the aftermath of the Ritual of Night, everything has changed...Categorized as:
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The Naga Shaman's Pregnant Mate by Robin O'Connor
Stranded. Pregnant. Hunted. Falling for a deadly alien shaman was not in my birth plan.NalaI woke in a glowing coffin, belly heavy, panic clawing at my throat. Then he appeared—white scales, golden eyes, and a voice like velvet over steel. He saved me… but I don’t know if I can trust anyone, not after what the Krektar did.I just want to protect my baby. That’s it...Categorized as:
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Prince of Iron by Riley Storm
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI am cold steel. Hard. Unyielding.Until I find her.When I do, there’s no doubt in my mind that she’s the one. So I do the only logical thing for a dragon to do with treasure. I haul her off to my castle to make her my princess. I wasn’t prepared for everyone to resist me. She says I’m evil, but I just want to show her that fate has meant us to be together...Categorized as:
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Rexx by Tasha Black
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTheir sights are trained on love. But will they survive a ride on the Iron Peregrine?Abigail Shaw can’t believe her good luck. The Alien Adoption Agency has selected her to adopt adorable baby Rio. And baby Rio comes with Rexx, a handsome Invicta warrior guard, whose dark eyes seduce Abigail before he even opens his mouth. When he offers her his mate bond, she thinks things can’t get any better...Categorized as:
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Alien Knight Teddy Bear Troubles by Becca Brayden
On a dangerous mission to rescue a young royal from a prison cell on an alien warship, Lumerian Knight Taeger Norasair never expects to find a beautiful human woman among the prisoners. Even more puzzling is her refusal to leave. Unwilling to leave Cassie behind, he throws her over his shoulder and makes a dash for freedom. He is an ancient. Nearly immortal. Sparks fly and passions rage...Categorized as:
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Rescued by the Alien Vhar'Khyng by Bella Blair
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFollow a love that defies time and space. Holly One minute I'm about to give the lecture of a lifetime, the next I'm being swept away by a vortex, straight into Earth's past. More precisely, millions of years into its past.Lost, lonely, and afraid I walk through the strange landscape wondering what will kill me an ancient predator, hunger, or an infection...Categorized as:
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Alien Alpha's Desire by Presley Hall
I’m in a fake relationship with a massive alien warrior.Falling in love was never part of the plan.After seeing one of the women I was captured with carried off by a massive alien barbarian, and another one led up into the mountains to be traded away, I’m done waiting to see what my fate will be...Categorized as:
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Ensnared by the Rabbit Genius by Delaney Rain
Ellis Cole is an FBI research analyst assigned to observe a giant white rabbit while he’s on Earth. Wherever he goes, Ellis must follow. Never told to be covert about it, Ellis finds the only way for him to keep up is by slowing his bouncy bunny down. Getting naked wasn’t part of the plan, but it seems to be working... -
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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Alien Warrior Unclaimed by Ava Ross
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe means everything to me. Can I protect her from a vicious game?I was stolen by invaders when I was three seasons old and taken to Lord Vunne’s chamber. There, he tried to mold me into a monster. I became fast friends with other youngling males who I soon called my brothers... -
The Naga's Pet by Celeste King
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI am human bedsport. Death would be a mercy at this point.As a human woman on Protheka, my life is miserable.So it’s no surprise when the dark elves put me up on a market in Nagaland.That’s when Kazhir sees me.At first I don’t know what he sees in me – a frail girl in irons.But he brings me to his home.Gives me food and rest until I am healthy and comfortable for the first time in my life... -
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Troy by Tasha Black
Is his heart the mirror she needs to finally see her true beauty?A terrible accident left Eliza with a troubled heart and an unsightly scar. No Terran man wants a woman with a disfigured face, no matter how kind or hardworking. So when Eliza receives the opportunity to adopt a baby and move to a remote frontier moon, she jumps at the chance...Categorized as:
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Fated by Jessica Grayson, Aria Winter
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen I'm rescued from captivity by a fierce Dragon warrior, I am both grateful and wary.Ronin is a Commander in the Mosauran Empire, and his species is one of the most feared in thegalaxy.When we crash on an Ice World, he detects a faint signal, on the surface, from another Mosauran ship. As we search for his people, I cannot deny that I'm drawn to him.He vows he will protect me and keep me safe...Categorized as:
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Legion : Skin Walkers book 20 by Susan Bliler
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsShe’s his hostage…and his mate!Brooklyn Ami is shocked to learn that she’s sick. Not just sick, she’s terminal. Dominant Skin Walker, Monroe StoneCrow, has devised a plan to save her. Monroe claims to have found her Skin Walker mate, and he intends to pair them in the hopes that the Walker DNA that spares Skin Walkers from illness and disease will provide Brooklyn the same protections...Categorized as:
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Healed by the Orc by Robin O'Connor
My vacation turns on its head when ancient stones throw me straight into the arms of an Orc.ShannonI’m dying, that’s what the doctors told me. Visiting my ancestral farm in Ireland is the one thing I still want to do. Well, I get to see green. Lots of it, but not in the way I imagined... -
The Vampire SEAL Collection by S.B. Alexander
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe complete collection of the Vampire SEAL series is now available in one boxed set. Paranormal at its best! Join Jo Mason and Webb London and the entire team of vampire Navy SEALs as they embark on a journey that is packed with action, intrigue, suspense, and romance... -
Valeris A Sweet and Spicy Alien Cinderella Retelling by Alana Khan
How can a planet capable of interstellar spaceflight use such an outdated method to pick the queen? It leaves everything up to the whims of the Alagan River.AvaniaNo female in a hundred years has succeeded in plucking the red flower from the rushing water, a feat which guarantees her mating to the king...Categorized as:
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Snows of Aturia by SJ Sanders
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAll Vanessa Williams wanted for the holidays was to escape the demands of her parents’ social schedules and comfortable place to work on her book. Having the opportunity to do so while enjoying the comforts of a cabin on an alien world seemed like the perfect way to pass the season...Categorized as:
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Savage Seed by Ivy Sparks
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe silent savage wants to make me his.I've been in some tough situations before, but crash landing onto a desert planet crawling with sand beasts? Yeah, I'm as good as dead.But then Kade appears above the dunes. With his rippling muscles, long raven hair, and intricate tattoos, he should terrify me. Instead, he enthralls me.From the possessive look in his eyes, it seems the feelings are mutual...Categorized as:
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Silver Stealth by Iona Strom
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSakkarMemories of betrayal flooded my mind with glimpses of a past I didn’t recall living. I had wronged so many, not just my clan but all of Valose. I was not worthy to walk among them. Not worthy of the female who had breathed life into my ancillary heart.It was just as well. My spirit mate cared not for me. Her downcast gaze, always on her feet or the male with whom she had returned... -
West by Lizzy Ford
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor fans of “Doctor Who” and “Outlander” If you could change history, would you? College graduate Josephine “Josie” Jackson answers ‘yes’ to the question on a survey while visiting the Old West tourist town of Tombstone...Categorized as:
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The Drift Bundle: Books 1-3 by Susan Hayes
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings***Three steamy cyborg romances from the Sci-fi romance series, The Drift*** Out on the edge of civilized space is a rag-tag collection of space stations and platforms known as the Drift. It’s a haven for the hunted, the lost, and those seeking second chances... -
Possessed by the Alien Warrior by Krista Luna
I gave up hope of a fated mate and family years ago. Then she crashes into my life. AMANDAThe holidays give me the perfect chance to take my first vacation in years. Before joining my family, I’ll take a little time alone to unwind from the constant stress of leading humanity.But my shuttle crashes, and he comes to my rescue... -
Rise of the Faire-Amanti by Raine Thomas
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsStranded in the desolate Dark Lands, Kyr and Ty share a bittersweet reunion. Alametria lies on the brink of darkness. Their people are still reeling, believing she’s dead at Ty’s hands. With no other choice, many have turned to the Guardians and Advisor Vycor for guidance, never suspecting they’re being led to slaughter... -
Phoenix Rising by Elise Faber
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor Daughtry a simple brush of skin is devastating. With every touch her mind is flooded with visions of death. Then she is pursued by enemies who would force her to use those visions for their own gain. In an instant her entire world changes and instead of hiding from her life, she has to fight for the freedom to live it...Categorized as:
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Alien's Redemption by Cara Wylde
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCarolineI was going home when I was abducted by aliens. Then the ship crashed, and I found myself lost and alone on an alien planet. I’ve been running for two days. It seems that aliens of all shapes and sizes are after me simply because I’m... human. And a woman. They say human females are universal breeders, and that we’re extremely valuable. I won’t let them catch me. I won’t let them sell me... -
Omega Run by Viola Grace, Taryn Jameson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWaking in a strange body is the least unusual thing that Lyra’s new destiny contains. She is the only omega on a planet of alphas. No pressure. Lyra’s last conscious thought was being trapped under debris in a dam collapse. When her consciousness woke up, things were... different... -
Rescued by the Alien Assassin by Robin O'Connor
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSecrets are bad. Murder is worse, and yet… When an assassin rides to my rescue, I can’t help but fall for this dark knight. LexiMy boss sucks, and when I uncover his embezzling, I know I’m in serious danger. Then Rurick shows up, sexy, with shimmering golden skin and elf-like ears. He takes out my boss like it’s nothing, and then he invites me on a wild ride... -
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...Categorized as:
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Kringl by Tana Stone
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat’s worse than crash landing on an ice planet? Discovering that it’s controlled by a twisted alien posing as Santa and his crew of terrifying elves.Kringl wants nothing more than to return to his home world, but first he’ll have to escape from the frozen world that’s kept in a state of perpetual joyless celebration. Even worse, it’s always Christmas Eve, but never Christmas Day... -
Deadly Connections by Shannon West
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNicarr’s getting married—and about time too, as his wild ways have already come close to causing an intergalactic incident or two, but this isn’t the kind of marriage he’d hoped for and not at all like the one his fathers, Blake and Davos, have. Instead, it’s a political marriage to a young Xalian princess to forge an alliance that will end a small but vicious war in the quadrant...Categorized as:
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The Deluge by Ripley Proserpina, Rebecca Royce
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA deluge is coming...A year of searching has passed. A year of getting stronger. Harder. Angrier. Whitney never thought she'd survive without her guys, but she did. They're out there. She just has to claim them.Now, it's time to go to war... -
Broke and Famous by Elizabeth Gannon
A famous family on the decline… A forbidden affair… Love isn’t an exact science Sasha Westgate was the heir apparent to a storied scientific dynasty. The Westgates, “The First Family of Interdimensional Travel,” are dedicated to have having over-the-top scientific adventures and saving the world...Categorized as:
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Alien Breeder's Claim by Tammy Walsh
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsTo save her from the Shadow he must claim her for himself.Every M’rora is born a twin – one good and righteous, the other evil and twisted – and they’re both on the hunt for the fated mate they share.Layak is the only creature strong enough to battle his evil twin. If he fails, his fated mate will be dragged into the Shadow Realm and passed from one breeder to the next... -
Alien Prince's Claim by Tammy Walsh
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsClaim. Mate. Breed.After human females are no longer capable of becoming pregnant, I enter a program to be seeded by an alien male . . .. But when the facility is attacked, I discover I’m now the target of disgusting creatures called the Goblar. They wish to breed me… and the only thing that can stop them is my gorgeous alien mate, Yaltah... -
Fire Margins by Lisanne Norman
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe third book in Lisanne Norman's Sholan Alliance long-running science fiction series of alien contact and interspecies conflictCarrie and Kusac—she a human telepath, he a Sholan one—have together found a love stronger than all the differences between their two races... -
The Alien's Reward by Ella Maven
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsI don’t want to be a princess… I want to fight too. Bazel: All my life I’ve been treated with kid gloves, and I’m tired of it. I want to live up to the legacy of the proud Drixonian females with which I share half of my DNA. There’s one thing in my way—a young warrior who knows my secret and threatens to tell my father...Categorized as:
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