Qui Treaty Collection Series by Kayla Stonor, Travis Luedke

Release by Treaty, part of a short story collection of futuristic space opera romance from Kayla Stonor. The scent of his attraction drives her wild. Can he accept the war’s over? After decades of war, the Qui Empress ushers in a new galactic era when she signs a peace treaty and takes a human consort. She orders the K’lahn, the Qui’s warrior class, to surrender all human prisoners of war... moreRelease by Treaty, part of a short story collection of futuristic space opera romance from Kayla Stonor. The scent of his attraction drives her wild. Can he accept the war’s over? After decades of war, the Qui Empress ushers in a new galactic era when she signs a peace treaty and takes a human consort. She orders the K’lahn, the Qui’s warrior class, to surrender all human prisoners of war. Hand selected by the Empress, Dol’ce, is tasked with the mission to retrieve Colonel Abe Marcel and bring him home. Having lost his entire combat unit, Marcel is barely surviving K’lahn imprisonment. Dol’ce delivers him into the safety of her ship, and through delicate care, nurses his soul and body back to health. But his savior is a member of the Qui, a sophisticated alien race of shape shifters who rule a galactic empire, the very same Qui who once ordered the decimation of Earth. Dol'ce has never met a human before and the overpowering call of Marcel’s unruly male pheromones unleashes havoc on her senses. Her exotic beauty and powerful desire leaves him with a hard problem only she can relieve. Marcel must accept that the war is really over, or lose the alien glittering gem who saved his life. This sexy scifi romance tale is the first in a futuristic collection inspired by Under By Treaty, a space opera romance in Kayla Stonor’s Surrender collection. Each tale in the Qui Treaty Collection is a standalone novella set in the Qui galactic empire, with annihilation of mankind held at bay only through the Treaty consummated between the Qui Empress and the human consort abducted under its terms. Reader please note: Kayla Stonor’s stories can be dark and edgy, hot and wicked, punishing and uplifting. If you find certain themes uncomfortable reading, these stories may not be for you. Although this shifter story is standalone, it is set within a wider space opera saga and it is recommended that the short stories are read in order. less

His touch unleashes her heritage. Hiding is no longer an option. After decades of war, the Qui Empress ushers in a new era when she takes a human tribute as her price for a peace treaty with Earth. She orders the surrender of all human prisoners of war. Butchered and broken, Raiss Tyrone has escaped his K’lahn captors and is running for his life. The arrival of a Qui warship in orbit sparks an intense man hunt. A K’lahn garrison is out in force, chasing him down... moreHis touch unleashes her heritage. Hiding is no longer an option. After decades of war, the Qui Empress ushers in a new era when she takes a human tribute as her price for a peace treaty with Earth. She orders the surrender of all human prisoners of war. Butchered and broken, Raiss Tyrone has escaped his K’lahn captors and is running for his life. The arrival of a Qui warship in orbit sparks an intense man hunt. A K’lahn garrison is out in force, chasing him down. His only hope is a strange, insecure half-breed woman, part human, part K’lahn. Crendea has never come to terms with her shape shifting affliction, a genetic aberration from her K’lahn father. She lives with the shame, terrified of exploring the full extent of her heritage. Now a single look from Raiss Tyrone, lust in his eye, and her sparkling lizard scaling bursts forth. His delicious scent and warm touch ripples a terrifying change across her body, and neither of them are prepared for the genetic frenzy they are about to unleash. This sexy romance tale is the third story in a collection inspired by Under By Treaty, a science fiction romance in Kayla Stonor’s Surrender collection. Each tale in the Qui Treaty Collection is a standalone short story or novella set in the Qui galactic empire, with annihilation of mankind held at bay only through the Treaty consummated between the Qui Empress and the human consort abducted under its terms. Reader please note: Kayla Stonor’s stories can be dark and edgy, hot and wicked, punishing and uplifting. If you find certain themes uncomfortable reading, these stories may not be for you. Although this story is standalone, it is set within a wider story and it is recommended that the short stories are read in order. less

She offers sanctuary. He demands sexual torment… After decades of war, the Qui Empress ushers in a new era when she takes a human tribute as her price for a peace treaty with Earth. She orders the surrender of all human prisoners of war. Qui Commander Meseri is charged with reuniting Lieutenant Zeus Windsor with his team of POWs. She captures a man on the brink of insanity, a lethal soldier who kills any K’lahn in reach... moreShe offers sanctuary. He demands sexual torment… After decades of war, the Qui Empress ushers in a new era when she takes a human tribute as her price for a peace treaty with Earth. She orders the surrender of all human prisoners of war. Qui Commander Meseri is charged with reuniting Lieutenant Zeus Windsor with his team of POWs. She captures a man on the brink of insanity, a lethal soldier who kills any K’lahn in reach. Zeus lives a fractured existence, forever at war, seeking vengeance for what they did to him and his team. Meseri is Qui, a winged, angelic lizard who shapeshifts into a gorgeous human female. Her Qui form bears an alarming similarity to the winged lizards who tortured and experimented on Zeus, but her intoxicating pheromones transform torture into exquisite delight. He needs Meseri, for his sanity, to master his broken mind, and to live with what was done to him. For Zeus left a man behind and the guilt eats away at his soul. Only Meseri can break the cycle and set his mind free. Bound in submission to her sensual torment, Zeus finds new reason to live, and a new addiction – Meseri , a female who was once the enemy and now holds the key to his future. less

She vows to break him, her love knows no limits… Obsession by Treaty is set in war-torn Earth, as the United Regions awaits the arrival of the Qui Empress, her consort, General Jaden, and the prisoners of war liberated under the new Qui Treaty. On a routine tech recovery mission at a downed alien warship, Major Darby McCabe is contaminated by a psychotropic alien device... moreShe vows to break him, her love knows no limits… Obsession by Treaty is set in war-torn Earth, as the United Regions awaits the arrival of the Qui Empress, her consort, General Jaden, and the prisoners of war liberated under the new Qui Treaty. On a routine tech recovery mission at a downed alien warship, Major Darby McCabe is contaminated by a psychotropic alien device. Her mind and emotions are twisted by psychosis as the love she secretly harbors for her commanding officer, Ethan Saracen, morphs into a dark, dangerous obsession. A sharp, highly competent military officer, Darby uses all her wits and resources to abduct Ethan, forcing him into sexual submission and taking complete control of his life. Ethan can see no escape from the downward spiral of his destructive, forced relationship with sociopath Darby, a woman he once loved and now hates. She's taken everything – his pride, command, and capacity to function as a soldier, but the inconvenient truth that hurts most... he still loves her. This is a dark psycho-thriller futuristic sci-fi romance with graphic language and violence that will appeal to fans of the prequel Under By Treaty. Readers are advised this novel contains scenes of a non-consensual nature and explicit sex. This sexy sci fi romance is the fifth story in the Qui Treaty Collection inspired by Under By Treaty, a science fiction romance novel in Kayla Stonor’s Surrender collection. Each scifi romance is a standalone episodic story set in the Qui galactic empire, with annihilation of mankind held at bay only through the Treaty consummated between the Qui Empress and the human consort abducted under its terms. Although Obsession By Treaty is standalone, the story is set within a wider saga that continues in later stories. It is recommended to read the Qui Treaty Collection in order: See inside cover. Reader please note: Kayla Stonor’s romance can be dark and edgy, hot and wicked, punishing and uplifting. If you find certain themes uncomfortable reading, these stories may not be for you. Obsession By Treaty contains extreme and mature themes including graphic violence. Please see more details regarding the content inside the cover. less

They had a deal. She promised to protect him. Jaden forfeited rank and freedom to serve as tribute to the Qui Empress and save Earth. A devoted lover, Jaden’s iron will won the love of the Empress, but his backbone and loyalty to Earth breeds mistrust. On a diplomatic mission to Earth, a Surashan connection is revealed and tension runs high within the Qui Court. Humanity has unwittingly become a gateway for the enemy, at the center of a treacherous plot to strike at the Empress herself... moreThey had a deal. She promised to protect him. Jaden forfeited rank and freedom to serve as tribute to the Qui Empress and save Earth. A devoted lover, Jaden’s iron will won the love of the Empress, but his backbone and loyalty to Earth breeds mistrust. On a diplomatic mission to Earth, a Surashan connection is revealed and tension runs high within the Qui Court. Humanity has unwittingly become a gateway for the enemy, at the center of a treacherous plot to strike at the Empress herself. There is no peace for a tribute who commands the heart of an Empress. She promised to protect Jaden, and now his life and Earth’s fate rest on an impossible decision. The Empress must choose between love and duty. Both demand sacrifice. Betrayal By Treaty is a bold, fast-paced adventure of alien shapeshifter erotic romance with a strong alpha hero who will strike a deal with the devil to save the Empress he loves. This sexy romance is the sequel to Under By Treaty and the sixth story in the Qui Treaty Collection inspired by Under By Treaty. Each alien shapeshifter romance is a standalone story set in the Qui galactic empire, with annihilation of mankind held at bay only through the Treaty consummated between the Qui Empress and the human consort abducted under its terms. Although Betrayal By Treaty is standalone, this sequel to Under By Treaty is set within a wider saga that continues with Books 1-5 of the Qui Treaty Collection. For maximum enjoyment, it is recommended to read the collection in order: The complete Qui Treaty Collection: #0 UNDER BY TREATY (prequel)#1 RELEASE BY TREATY#2 RESTRAIN BY TREATY#3 HUNTED BY TREATY#4 SUBMIT BY TREATY#5 OBSESSION BY TREATY#6 BETRAYAL BY TREATY (sequel to Under By Treaty) Reader please note: Kayla Stonor’s romance can be dark and edgy, hot and wicked, punishing and uplifting. If you find certain themes uncomfortable reading, these stories may not be for you. Readers are advised this novel contains graphic language and violence including torture. Sexual scenes are explicit with mature themes including bondage, corporal punishment, some m/m & menage, domination & submission. less

Captured and sold to the highest bidder ~ four sexy stories of alien shifters and alien abduction romance. The annihilation of mankind is held at bay only through the Treaty consummated between the Qui Empress and General Jaden, her human tribute. The Treaty ended the thirty year war between Earth and the K’lahn, military enforcers for the Qui. K’lahn warships evacuated the solar system by order of the Empress. All human prisoners of war must be repatriated to Earth... moreCaptured and sold to the highest bidder ~ four sexy stories of alien shifters and alien abduction romance. The annihilation of mankind is held at bay only through the Treaty consummated between the Qui Empress and General Jaden, her human tribute. The Treaty ended the thirty year war between Earth and the K’lahn, military enforcers for the Qui. K’lahn warships evacuated the solar system by order of the Empress. All human prisoners of war must be repatriated to Earth. Generations of hatred, vengeance and enmity stand between humans and K’lahn. To avoid further hostility, the Empress selects three trusted Qui escorts to find and retrieve Special Forces soldiers sold by their K’lahn captors and sent to the far reaches of the Empire. Qui pheromones can sedate, paralyze, or arouse. Alien shapeshifters, Qui assume an almost-human appearance and experience the world through human senses. Some Qui possess a telepathy stimulated by passionate love. Surprisingly, humans have a sexual charge all their own. Qui pheromone sensitivity is a double-edged sword and the former captives spark a powerful, sensual reaction. One by one, the Qui escorts discover the battle-hardened soldiers have captured their hearts. These rare couplings of human military officers and former enemies create a new understanding between the species, but Earth’s defiance of Qui rule incites rebellion across the galactic Empire, a volatile political mess. This Alien Captive Box Set includes one short story and three novellas: RELEASE BY TREATYRESTRAIN BY TREATYHUNTED BY TREATYSUBMIT BY TREATY Warning to fans of scifi romance: Kayla Stonor’s novels can be dark and edgy, hot and wicked, punishing and uplifting. If you find certain themes uncomfortable, these stories may not be for you. This space opera saga includes thrilling suspense, extreme violence, femdom, domination and submission, even torture, yet always filled with delicious steamy sex and loving alien romance. The complete Qui Treaty Collection: #0 UNDER BY TREATY (prequel)#1 RELEASE BY TREATY#2 RESTRAIN BY TREATY#3 HUNTED BY TREATY#4 SUBMIT BY TREATY#5 OBSESSION BY TREATY#6 BETRAYAL BY TREATY (sequel to Under By Treaty) less

Galactic warlord, born to rule and conquer. Now he wants the president’s daughter. “Oltu’s a sadistic son of a bitch. You should—” Stay away . Gabrielle guessed the unspoken words, heeded the warning, until the shapeshifting First Lord of the Qui swooped in and rescued her from enemy territory. Running is not only dangerous, it’s provocative. Oltu wants her, craves her, and his seductive pheromones are near impossible to resist. He also desires her submission. No way. Skal... moreGalactic warlord, born to rule and conquer. Now he wants the president’s daughter. “Oltu’s a sadistic son of a bitch. You should—” Stay away . Gabrielle guessed the unspoken words, heeded the warning, until the shapeshifting First Lord of the Qui swooped in and rescued her from enemy territory. Running is not only dangerous, it’s provocative. Oltu wants her, craves her, and his seductive pheromones are near impossible to resist. He also desires her submission. No way. Skal . Save her, seduce, ravish, master—whatever works to quench his lust for this human female. Oltu’s mission had clarity until the moment he learns Gabrielle cannot enjoy intimacy without control. Now he has a problem. His ferocious mating instinct inspires a need to protect and the president’s daughter arouses savage lust and noble instincts in equal measure. To win Gabrielle's heart, he needs a new strategy. One major obstacle; she despises everything he stands for. This sexy romance is the eighth story in the Qui Treaty Collection inspired by Under By Treaty. Each alien shapeshifter romance is a standalone story set in the Qui galactic empire, with annihilation of mankind held at bay through the Treaty consummated between the Qui Empress and the human consort abducted under its terms. Although Atone By Treaty can be enjoyed as a standalone romance, the story is set within this wider saga. To fully appreciate the Qui world, it is recommended to read the Qui Treaty Collection in revised order of : #1 Under By Treaty #2 Release By Treaty #3 Restrain By Treaty #4 Hunted By Treaty #5 Submit By Treaty #6 Obsession By Treaty #7 Betrayal By Treaty ( sequel to Under By Treaty ) #8 Atone By Treaty Release, Restrain, Hunted & Submit By Treaty are also available as Alien Captive Box Set (books 2-5). less