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A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers
After touring the rural areas of Panga, Sibling Dex (a Tea Monk of some renown) and Mosscap (a robot sent on a quest to determine what humanity really needs) turn their attention to the villages and cities of the little moon they call home. They hope to find the answers they seek, while making new friends, learning new concepts, and experiencing the entropic nature of the universe...Categorized as:
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Protector by Tana Stone
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Vandar raiders who roam the sky are deadly and fierce. The mercenary hunting me is terrifying--and will stop at nothing to claim me. I thought the cocky Vandar raiders I had to work alongside were my biggest problem. That was before the deranged leader of a ruthless band of mercenaries decided I belonged to him. As a member of the underground Valox resistance, there are few things I fear... -
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![Like a Calling by Lexa Luthor]()
Like a Calling by Lexa Luthor
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Sworne have returned to the Milky Way! The Sworne arrive in Kander's airspace and demand only one thing; the surrender of all Earthlings for termination. Upon Kal's refusal, fighting ensues and hostages are taken on both sides until Kal and Charlie win the skirmish, forcing a ceasefire... -
![Collecting Stars by Lexa Luthor]()
Collecting Stars by Lexa Luthor
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn F/F Omegaverse Sci-Fi Romance. Any landing you can limp away from is a good one! Faced with news about the future, Kal determines she must prepare her planet for a possible war. But will Charlie be there to support her? Or will Charlie run back to the stars? Join Charlie and Kal as their story continues in Book 4 of The Alpha God series. -
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![Alien Engineer's Mate by Mina Carter]()
Alien Engineer's Mate by Mina Carter
Colony widow, desperate mother, reluctant mate…. Her kids needed doctors she couldn't afford. The Latharian Mate Program seemed like Eira's only way out. Walking away from her husband's memory and their family home gutted her, but the space station offered what the colony couldn't—a fighting chance for her children's health... -
![Dragon's Destiny: A SciFi Alien Romance by Miranda Martin]()
Dragon's Destiny: A SciFi Alien Romance by Miranda Martin
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’ve been searching for my mate. For my destiny. For the female who is somewhere on Tajss…. Khabri. The Zmaj race was dying when humans crashed landed on our planet. Since the moment their coming was revealed to the Order, I've known that one of the females is my mate. My treasure. All I want is her and the beautiful, perfect babies we will have together... -
![The Naga Inventor's Clever Mate by Robin O'Connor]()
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-Ji. It’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]()
Kade by Tasha Black
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 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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Prisoner by Tana Stone
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhat’s more dangerous than joining the Vandar to crush the Zagrath? Being taken captive by the deadly creatures who rule the sector—and consider prisoners to be expendable. Cassie is eager to join her fellow resistance fighters when they team up with the Vandar hordes, but she isn't expecting to be taken prisoner during the battle... -
![Starflower by Anne Elisabeth Stengl]()
Starflower by Anne Elisabeth Stengl
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen a cursed dragon-witch kidnaps fairest Lady Gleamdren, the Bard Eanrin sets boldly forth on a rescue mission. .. and a race against his rival for Gleamdren's favor. Intent upon his quest, the last thing the immortal Faerie needs is to become mixed up with the troubles of an insignificant mortal... -
![Joy to the World by Jodi Taylor]()
Joy to the World by Jodi Taylor
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA Frogmorton Farm short story from the bestselling author of the Chronicles of St Mary's. It's Christmas time again and all is not well at Frogmorton Farm. Jenny and Russell's daughter, Joy, is growing up. Not quickly enough as far as she's concerned but far too quickly according to Russell. Father and daughter are at odds and suddenly the outlook is very dark indeed... -
![The World For My Zombie Kings by LeeSha McCoy]()
The World For My Zombie Kings by LeeSha McCoy
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI used my mind to kill hundreds of the dead that my three-year-olds gathered in our back garden. Now, I have to tell their dads. My Kings have been bitten and now sleep peacefully while their minds and bodies strengthen. I miss them more than words could ever express, but in a matter of days, they’ll awaken. Then we’ll all be the same... -
![Once Upon A Lucky Star by N.D. Shar, Natalie Debrabandere]()
Once Upon A Lucky Star by N.D. Shar, Natalie Debrabandere
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsGUESS WHAT? I’M NOT DEAD YET. My name is Storm Redfield: Navy Commander, still kicking ass at 161 years old. So far, I’ve had a good time in the 23rd Century. I discovered space travel and fought evil creatures in a distant star system... -
![Adept of Chaos by Benjamin Medrano]()
Adept of Chaos by Benjamin Medrano
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsEvelyn's deeds are coming back to haunt her. Free to travel among the stars, the former warlord is enjoying her freedom, even if she’s occasionally exasperated by the women who’ve attached themselves to her. They accompany her as she encounters wonders, from dryad terraforming ships to the orcish arenas of Skaloth. Yet Evelyn has enemies, and they have not forgotten her... -
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![Consumed by Milana Jacks]()
Consumed by Milana Jacks
If the predators learn her secret, she’ll be no one’s mate. She’ll be just prey. Tash. I sleep, hunt, and fight. Until Imani. A smart, kind female with a body made for breeding. I keep her out of the Games, she takes care of my house. And tempts me until I no longer care if she’s a goddess or not. Big mistake. Huge. For the goddess Bera requires the ultimate sacrifice. My life. Imani... -
![Alien Mercenary's Heart by Mina Carter]()
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...Categorized as:
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![Us, Et Cetera by Kit Vincent]()
Us, Et Cetera by Kit Vincent
A captivating LGBTQ fantasy that blends the enchantment of Cinderella with the futuristic world of The Matrix, delving into questions about the nature of life, the pursuit of freedom, and the price one must pay for love. Eke lives in a nice house, in a wealthy neighborhood, with an upstanding family: Mr. and Mrs. Kensworth and their three children. But Eke is not family; Eke is property...Categorized as:
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![Demons Don't Date by Hannah Walker]()
Demons Don't Date by Hannah Walker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCommander Bo’saverin Hevalis, head of the Cobalts, is trying to recover from the injuries he sustained in battle. The enforced downtime is giving him too much time to think, torture for a man of action. The trouble in their sector is weighing heavily on his mind as it seems to be getting ever closer to the demon homeworld... -
![Bell's Beloved by Hannah Walker]()
Bell's Beloved by Hannah Walker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBellan ‘Bell’ Nimeri loved Niko Dastria with all his heart. Knowing Niko was his lifemate from the moment he set eyes on him was bittersweet. Surrounded by unknown threats, becoming more than friends wasn't an option. Besides, he didn't think Niko had the same feelings as he did. What’s more, Niko would need to accept both sides of Bell’s shifter personality, as he and his darintha are a team... -
![Falling for an Alien Elf by Ava Ross]()
Falling for an Alien Elf by Ava Ross
With Christmas around the corner, can Emily and a Cu’zod alien warrior turn fake dating into a happily ever after? Blue-skinned, scaled aliens are settling on Earth, and Emily signed on to be a sponsor. Likir will work at her animal rescue, and she’ll help him transition into Earth society...Categorized as:
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![Deadly Star by Viola Grace]()
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... -
![Leah's Hero: A Sci-Fi Alien Romance by Miranda Martin]()
Leah's Hero: A Sci-Fi Alien Romance by Miranda Martin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy nightmares haven't stopped since the crash. I'm paralyzed with fear, barely able to function, and the other survivors are looking at me like I'm *that* girl. The broken one. The one who doesn't help. The one who's in the way. Then Urukol shows up. A seven-foot tall, muscular alien dragon-man who's damaged just like me. He wears his scars for all the world to see... -
![Alien Warrior's Treasure by Sue Mercury, Sue Lyndon]()
Alien Warrior's Treasure by Sue Mercury, Sue Lyndon
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHe aches to claim her. When Molly is rescued by a sexy Vaxxlian named Gavvin, she expects the muscle-bound warrior to carry her off and claim her as his bride—whether she’s willing or not. Instead, he heals her wounds and promises not to hurt her, and his gentle but protective demeanor wins her over. But when he eventually turns cold and pushes her away, she’s left confused and heartbroken... -
![Saved by the Alien Mercenary by Robin O'Connor]()
Saved by the Alien Mercenary by Robin O'Connor
Alone in the Zeta quadrant, I made one reckless choice. Now I’m pregnant, trapped on a pirate ship, and my only ally is a gruff, brooding cook with a dark past. Ruby. As a lone human in the Zeta quadrant, my life revolves around survival. It’s isolating, and in a moment of weakness, I give in to my deepest desire—to have a child...Categorized as:
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![Starfighter Chapter 5 by Hamlet Machine]()
Starfighter Chapter 5 by Hamlet Machine
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDuring the climactic battle at the Colteron shipyard, Cain's explosive secret is finally revealed. Now that Abel knows the truth, the corrupt commanders aboard the Sleipnir are determined to silence him. Even if Cain and Abel manage to escape, what will this revelation mean for the bond they've developed? -
![Bound to the Tiger Scout by Delaney Rain]()
Bound to the Tiger Scout by Delaney Rain
Squire Landry has lived in a hell of his mother's making ever since she joined up with a hate-filled church that's now led her to Humans First, the domestic terrorist group determined to rid Earth of aliens... -
![Dax's Desire by Hannah Walker]()
Dax's Desire by Hannah Walker
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Avanti have made their way to Berinias, the capital and heart of Landran society. Not only is it King Kastain’s home ground, but it’s the seat of the Conclave's power. Dax finally gets to see Kastain in all his glory— regal, confident, powerful and downright sexy. As events unfold, Dax and Kastain realize everything happening with the Derin, with Martellon, Nestor and Teriva, is linked... -
![Prize by Tana Stone]()
Prize by Tana Stone
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe twin Dothvek warriors are searching for mates. Catarina is looking for a way off their planet. Teaming up is about to take on a whole new meaning! Cat's journey aboard the luxury space cruiser isn't going well, but things go from bad to worse when she's forced to abandon ship. When her escape pod crashes onto a desert planet, she hopes for a rescue... -
![Grumpy Orc Protector by Miranda Martin]()
Grumpy Orc Protector by Miranda Martin
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMy enemy doesn’t just set the rules; he enforces them as my sworn protector. Samhaja, a barbaric and sullen alien, is everything I was taught to fear. As a human caught in the crossfire of an intergalactic struggle, I never expected to be in his captivity. But when our worlds collide, I become a pawn in a dangerous game between the orc-like aliens and their dragon-men enemies, the Zmaj... -
![Redeemed By Rilic: Olodian Alien Warrior Romance by Mychal Daniels]()
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... -
![My Big Alien Bodyguard by Loki Renard]()
My Big Alien Bodyguard by Loki Renard
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI’ll protect her at any cost. My human client is sassy, bratty, and famous. I’m big, blue, alien - and responsible for keeping her safe. There is nothing I wouldn’t do for her. Even if she pushes every button. Even if she tests every limit. I’ll take her in hand, and I’ll take her into my bed. Because she's a bad girl, and she's a superstar. Some love her, and some love to hate her... -
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Second Don by J.S. Fields
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsArdulum. The planet of myth. The planet of unwanted destiny. The Charted Systems are in pieces. Mercy’s Pledge is destroyed, and her captain dead. With no homes to return to, the remaining crew sets off on a journey to find the mythical planet of Ardulum—a planet where Emn might find her people, and Neek the answers she’s long sought... -
![The Alien's Defiant Omega by Sienna Sway]()
The Alien's Defiant Omega by Sienna Sway
Latif. Omegas 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... -
![The Fey by Sage Alder]()
The Fey by Sage Alder
Broken and bleeding, I would do anything to escape my current hell and find my missing son. I bide my time, waiting for the moment to run. I never expected to be rescued by an alien. But if dealing with another man who won't take no for an answer means being reunited with my son, I'll take it. Alernon is as beautiful as they come. A fey from our legends, any woman would fall to her knees for him... -
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![Taken by the Alien Triton King by Robin O'Connor]()
Taken by the Alien Triton King by Robin O'Connor
One minute, I am studying alien plants. The next, I am thrown over the shoulder of a blue-scaled king who refuses to let me go. SamanthaLanding on planet Sanos was supposed to secure humanity’s future. Instead, it became a fight for survival. One moment, I was studying alien plants—then explosions shattered our negotiations...Categorized as:
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![The Skypirate by Justine Davis]()
The Skypirate by Justine Davis
A legendary warrior and a slave with dangerous secrets. Bound by a love neither expected or wanted. A need for revenge. Hunted by the Coalition and haunted by his past, Dax Silverbrake is determined that those who conquered his planet, almost completely destroying the Triotian people, will not enslave his young ward...Categorized as:
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![Paid to Watch by Romilly King]()
Paid to Watch by Romilly King
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDr. Cashel Gregory, Head of Organizational Psychology, is the guardian of ethics and sentinel of limits in the kink-centric world of specialist contracts at the Delphic Agency. It’s a shame he is about to run, not walk, right past his own boundaries. Tay is the Dom’s Dom, the experienced Head Trainer at Delphic. He is the man the Dominants look up to, and the Submissives drool over... -
![A Spaceman Came Travelling by Barbara Elsborg]()
A Spaceman Came Travelling by Barbara Elsborg
Working a Christmas Eve shift in a local café, Seven overhears a young boy’s wish that melts his heart. The only thing Ben wants for Christmas is a spacesuit, so he can visit his mother who now lives amongst the stars in heaven. With Christmas Day only hours away, Seven’s determined that Ben’s wish comes true as he sets about making the spacesuit himself... -
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Retribution by Sue Lyndon
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThis is Layla's story. When Layla's rebel husband, Michael, murders a Kall female named Shessema in cold blood, the Kall Custom of Retribution must be followed--Layla must be given to Zamek (Shessema's widowed husband), to do with as he pleases. More info coming soon! -
![Caged with the Alien Gladiators by Corin Cain]()
Caged with the Alien Gladiators by Corin Cain
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThree hulking alien gladiators killing for their prize. If they choose me. .. Jacky: I won't survive the mating rage of the Aurelian species. The marble-skinned alien triads roam the universe with one obsession. Find their Fated Mate. When they catch the scent of the one woman in the universe who can bear their child, they go insane with need. I felt their power. Their dominance. Strength... -
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Her Alien Prince by Sky Robert
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor one queen to rise, another must fall, and keeping her is the highest cost of all. .. his soul. Rejected from the mating ceremony, Mabel finds a unique way of making her dreams of a family come true, though she may have to defy the leader of her planet to do so, and work with a species that isn't known for playing fair to have everything she desires... -
![Falcon: Sky Mates: a Sci-Fi Romance by Susan Grant]()
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... -
![Crau: A SciFi Alien Gladiator Romance by Miranda Martin, James D Horton]()
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…. Camilla. I 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... -
![Musketeer Space by Tansy Rayner Roberts]()
Musketeer Space by Tansy Rayner Roberts
"I haven't got a blade. I haven't got a ship. I washed out of the Musketeers. If this is your idea of honour, put down the swords and I'll take you on with my bare hands. ". When Dana D'Artagnan left home for a life of adventure, she never expected to form a friendship with Paris Satellite's most infamous sword-fighting scoundrels: the Musketeers known as Athos, Porthos and Aramis...Categorized as:
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![Enticed from the Deep by Octavia Kore]()
Enticed from the Deep by Octavia Kore
Caught in the web of intergalactic politics, three unlikely people will have to find a way to work together. The Grutex scientist Erusha once considered the fading memories of his past lives to be an unfortunate side effect of the rebirthing process, but now he wishes more than anything that he could forget. The little human is his mate, the light shining in the darkness of his soul... -
![Marked For Risk by Susan Hayes]()
Marked For Risk by Susan Hayes
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsShe thought Cupid’s arrow would never find her… love sent a missile instead. Being the onboard matchmaker for an interstellar dating cruise isn’t the most exciting job in the world, but that’s fine. Joy likes things to be calm and orderly. Then the ship gets attacked, and her captain orders her into an escape pod with two VIPs and instructions to keep everyone alive... -
![The Lost Temple of Psiere by K. Aten]()
The Lost Temple of Psiere by K. Aten
As the heir to the throne, Royal Connate Olivienne Dracore cannot escape having a Shield team protecting her wherever she goes. But with the addition of Shield Commander Castellan Tosh, she has a team that doesn’t just guard her person but also aids in her job as a historical adventurist... -
![My Highland Laird by J.L. Langley]()
My Highland Laird by J.L. Langley
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBannon Thompson, talented artist and youngest son of the Duke of Eversleigh, is hastily shipped off to avoid scandal after his latest indiscretion... -
![The Terracotta Bride by Zen Cho]()
The Terracotta Bride by Zen Cho
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA tale of first love, bad theology and robot reincarnation in the Chinese afterlife. In the tenth court of hell, spirits wealthy enough to bribe the bureaucrats of the underworld can avoid both the torments of hell and the irreversible change of reincarnation. It's a comfortable undeath … even for Siew Tsin. She didn't choose to be married to the richest man in hell, but she's reconciled... -
![Love and Chaos by Poppy Woods]()
Love and Chaos by Poppy Woods
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe second collapse changed the world forever. Cris has spent her entire life in her Tribe. Safe from the pollution that still clings to more populated areas, they grow crops to sell in the Cities, they hunt for their meat, and they take care of their own. Their rural way of life ensures the politics of the Cities doesn't reach them. Until one day, it does...
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