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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... -
Tyler by Nyssa Kathryn
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 17 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... -
Oliver by Nyssa Kathryn
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 11 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... -
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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Jason by Nyssa Kathryn
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 12 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... -
Wyatt by Nyssa Kathryn
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA story that could cost her everything…Investigative journalist Quinn Ross isn’t a woman who can just let major news pass her by. So, when she stumbles across a story like no other, she makes it her mission to report it to the masses.She doesn’t count on the lengths to which some may go to keep her story from seeing the light of day... -
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... -
The Blood Trials by N.E. Davenport
Blending fantasy and science fiction, N. E. Davenport’s fast-paced, action-packed debut kicks off a duology of loyalty and rebellion, in which a young Black woman must survive deadly trials in a racist and misogynistic society to become an elite warrior.It’s all about blood.The blood spilled between the Republic of Mareen and the armies of the Blood Emperor long ago...Categorized as:
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Betrothed to the Alien Mercenary (Monster Mercenary Mates) by Robin O'Connor
Trust no one. Hide who I am. Complete the mission. Easy... until I meet him.EvieWhen a dying Xurtal princess makes me promise to save her planet, I have no choice but to take her place. Me, a human girl, pretending to be an alien royal. To survive the assassination attempts, I need a bodyguard. Enter cocky, infuriating, and scorchingly hot.He has to pretend to be my mate to protect me... -
Hunter's Promise: A Post-Apocalyptic Alien Romance 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... -
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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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...Categorized as:
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Kade by Tasha Black
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 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... -
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Return to Dark Earth by Anna Hackett
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBook Seven of the award-winning series, THE PHOENIX ADVENTURES. His career plan never included becoming one of the galaxy's most infamous treasure hunters. And it certainly never included his one weakness: Nera Darc. Astro-archeologist Niklas Phoenix loved his job studying and safeguarding artifacts at the Institute of Historical Preservation...until he learned that it was all a lie... -
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...Categorized as:
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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…... -
Catalyst by J.M. Madden
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRaine Walters loves her nursing position at the Elton building. Though she hasn’t been on the job long, she’s seen and done some amazing things. Because the men at the Elton building are not your average military men. They’re elite soldiers that have been tortured and experimented upon with an incredibly dangerous drug... -
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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Seizing Power by Cynthia Sax
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThis cyborg believes he’s in control.Power is the self-appointed leader of the cyborg council. Other members might debate situations. He makes the ultimate decisions.When a threat to the Homeland is revealed, he takes command of a fleet and ventures to the edge of cyborg-controlled space to investigate. He finds a rebellion led by a mysterious upstart he calls Cadet...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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Beringia : A sci-fi BWWM Romance 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...Categorized as:
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Logan by Nyssa Kathryn
Her scars are invisible, to everyone but him.Grace Castle lived through hell, and she’s never fully recovered. Nor may she ever. But she’s better than she was, and now devotes her time and energy to helping other women…until someone connects her old life to her new one. Suddenly, she’s forced to do something that goes against her conscience, her moral compass…her heart... -
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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... -
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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Girl From Above: Trapped by Pippa DaCosta
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"When are you going to stop running, Caleb?" Taking the synth to the casino capital of the nine systems seemed like a great idea at the time, but as Caleb Shepperd's many enemies close in, he only has one way out. He must betray #1001. Caleb can't make the same mistake twice. Can he? #1001 has a price on her head. The Fenrir Nine and Chitec will stop at nothing to secure her secrets... -
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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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... -
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... -
Shadowbound by Amelia Cole
The Druadan Legacy series is an adult romance where the main character will end up with multiple love interests. It is set on a distant earth, where centuries of rising seas have transformed the land masses into a scattering of islands.In a world where the sea has claimed most of the land, the once-mighty Druadan faces extinction...Categorized as:
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The Devil You Know by Kit Rocha
Maya has had a price on her head from the day she escaped the TechCorps. Genetically engineered for genius and trained for revolution, there’s only one thing she can’t do—forget.Gray has finally broken free of the Protectorate, but he can’t escape the time bomb in his head. His body is rejecting his modifications, and his months are numbered...Categorized as:
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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... -
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... -
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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...Categorized as:
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Rebel Mate by Grace Goodwin
A rebel alien roaming the far reaches of the galaxy. An Interstellar Bride on the run for her life. When her life crash lands into his on a remote planet, they'll need each other to survive.The Interstellar Brides Program guarantees it can match any female on Earth, even a cynical, street-wise, and very jaded Zara, who just wants to start over. But when she arrives on her new home planet..Categorized as:
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Fated by Susan Hayes
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRebel medic Ciara Fanning has called the badlands home for more than a decade. Raised in the Alliance, she spent the first half of her life defined by what she wasn’t—fertile, valued, deserving of her family’s love. Now, she lives beyond the Alliance’s reach and defines her worth by the lives she’s saved and the people she’s healed. Alliance Elites Dr... -
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... -
Agent E2: Aidan by Joni Hahn
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCredentials: • Second generation Former Navy SEAL • DIRE’s latest SEAL acquisition Enhancements: • Electrical Conductor Former Navy SEAL, Aidan Monroe, embraces risk. Show him a hint of danger – or a beautiful woman - and he’s all over it. The only commitments in his life: his new D.I.R.E. enhancements and finding his father’s killers. Cassandra Naylor, daughter of D.I.R.E... -
UNIT 78: Rescued by Mina Carter, Evangeline Anderson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA cyborg soldier with one mission: To rescue an innocent girl from a vicious cult But in order to fulfill his duty, he must do the unthinkable. Can Rich and Kyrin find each other when they are lost in the Breeding Compound? Unit 78, formerly Corporal Richard Hardgraves, is a Cyborg with a mission: to rescue the Admiral's daughter from the dreaded Tr'Low Cult on Beacon 5... -
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... -
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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The Cerulean Sister by Katrina Calandra
Will the tether Ferren forged with the 99th Commander be enough to prevent the unrest in the three worlds from ripping them apart?Despite being haunted by the echoes of the priestess order she left behind, Ferren is determined to create a home on Viathan and dispel any lingering effects of a lifetime spent in fear... -
Royal Mate by Grace Goodwin
A long-lost princess and the Insuri soldier who will do anything to protect her. Possess her. Claim her, body and soul.One second I’m late-night scrubbing floors in the Interstellar Brides’ processing center, the next, I fall into the transport pool and am sent halfway across the galaxy to a world I didn’t even know existed.Turns out, I’m the heir to an alien throne... -
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... -
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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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... -
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...
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