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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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![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... -
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![Protector by Tana Stone]()
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... -
![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... -
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![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... -
![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…KhabriThe 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-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]()
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... -
![Prisoner by Tana Stone]()
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... -
![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... -
![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 YETMy 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... -
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![Chosen of Chaos by Benjamin Medrano]()
Chosen of Chaos by Benjamin Medrano
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsEvelyn enjoyed living a nice, quiet life in an anarchic pirate port, far from the world she’d once conquered.Then came an attack by mercenaries that made her angry... -
![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... -
![Whisked Away by the Alien (Holiday Heartmates) by Julie K. Cohen]()
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... -
![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.TashI 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... -
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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... -
![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... -
![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. RubyAs 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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![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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![Varimar by L.P. Peace]()
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... -
![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... -
![The Alien's Defiant Omega by Sienna Sway]()
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... -
![These Burning Stars by Bethany Jacobs]()
These Burning Stars by Bethany Jacobs
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsJun Ironway, hacker, con artist, and only occasional thief, has gotten her hands on a piece of contraband that could set her up for life: a video that implicates the powerful Nightfoot family in a planet-wide genocide seventy-five years ago. The Nightfoots control the precious sevite that fuels interplanetary travel through three star systems... -
![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... -
![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... -
![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... -
![Once Upon A Galactic Time by N.D. Shar, Natalie Debrabandere]()
Once Upon A Galactic Time by N.D. Shar, Natalie Debrabandere
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsBASICALLY, I DIEDMy name is Storm Redfield: Navy Commander, Special Forces.Born on Earth in the year 2057, I don’t belong in the 23rd Century. Nevertheless, that’s where I end up following the worst betrayal of all by my own people. During my time asleep, humanity has become a spacefaring civilization. We are no longer alone in the universe, and the galaxy is at peace… More or less... -
![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... -
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![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 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... -
![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: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 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... -
![Kwarq by Nikki Clarke, L.M. Byfield]()
Kwarq by Nikki Clarke, L.M. Byfield
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKwarq I only came to this planet for a scavenger hunt, a ridiculous child's game, arranged by my twin brother to celebrate our birthday. From the moment we step from our pod, I'm not impressed. Humans are kind of miserable, which is hard for a species like mine that thrives on giving and receiving pleasure. This makes it even more shocking when I catch the sweet scent of the woman on the bus...Categorized as:
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![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... -
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![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….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... -
![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... -
![The Terracotta Bride by Zen Cho]()
The Terracotta Bride by Zen Cho
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 12 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... -
![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... -
![My Christmas Savior by Tania Sharp]()
My Christmas Savior by Tania Sharp
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsOne lonely female human. One emotionally blackmailed alien. One humorous Christmas quest.BellaNo one wants to be alone at Christmas, especially Bella. A year has passed since Chuck split up with her to spend Christmas Day working in the Bronx Zoo feeding toucans...
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