Lyqa Planet Lovers Series by Nikki Clarke, L.M. Byfield

Kwarq 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. The flashing glimpse of her beautiful, brown face beneath a halo of curling hair... moreKwarq 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. The flashing glimpse of her beautiful, brown face beneath a halo of curling hair. If I were a foolish, I would deny that the woman of my heart could exist on such a planet, but I am not a fool. No, from the moment I see her, I am a Lyqa on a mission. And I'm not leaving this planet without her. less

It’s Leht Sai, The Day of Leht, when couples from across Lyqa come together to celebrate their love. New motherhood and an overdue pregnancy have led to a little tension in the Lyqa household, and even with the ultimate support of their Lyqa men, Amina and Tiani aren't really feeling the love... moreIt’s Leht Sai, The Day of Leht, when couples from across Lyqa come together to celebrate their love. New motherhood and an overdue pregnancy have led to a little tension in the Lyqa household, and even with the ultimate support of their Lyqa men, Amina and Tiani aren't really feeling the love. Will this special Lyqa holiday give them much needed alone time with their lehtis, or will a wandering eye and a well-meaning telepath ruin things for everybody? Get a update on our Lyqa Lovers in this steamy, Valentine’s Day slice-of-life novella! less

One flash of a smiling face in a drowning woman's mind, and Soluanitiat’ti Somiiti’un is awakened to a world of feeling he's never known. It is strange and confusing, but that doesn't stop him from going to Lyqa to find out more about this woman, LaShay, and why she makes him feel. Shay only has eyes for her Lyqa hottie, Ah'dan, and knows it's only matter of time before he realizes it was meant to be. She never even notices the tall, silver dude who longs for a chance to know her... moreOne flash of a smiling face in a drowning woman's mind, and Soluanitiat’ti Somiiti’un is awakened to a world of feeling he's never known. It is strange and confusing, but that doesn't stop him from going to Lyqa to find out more about this woman, LaShay, and why she makes him feel. Shay only has eyes for her Lyqa hottie, Ah'dan, and knows it's only matter of time before he realizes it was meant to be. She never even notices the tall, silver dude who longs for a chance to know her. Yet, she finds herself caught up in a plot to overthrow his kingdom, and she's forced to take a chance on this strange new alien and trust that he'll keep her safe. Get into the third in the Lyqa Planet Lovers Series! This isn't stand alone. Read the first two if you haven't already! less

Left by his soulmate and forced to watch his brothers build lives with their true loves, Ah'dan finds new promise in the beautiful eyes of a human woman, Niya. Still bound to his lehti for life, Ah'dan hopes he isn't too broken for another kind of happiness. But when your heart isn't really yours, can you ever truly give the woman you love what she deserves?

Half-Lyqa and half-Yuk, Qim has the best of both worlds—the brute strength of his father’s people and the kind, compassionate nature of his mother’s. He also has a First heart, which identifies his biological mate, Cris, while he visits Earth. After a traumatic first introduction, he finally sees her again, only to have a lurking danger force them back to Lyqa and the waiting judgement of his fight first ask questions later older brother, who has always wished Qim was less Lyqa and more Yuk... moreHalf-Lyqa and half-Yuk, Qim has the best of both worlds—the brute strength of his father’s people and the kind, compassionate nature of his mother’s. He also has a First heart, which identifies his biological mate, Cris, while he visits Earth. After a traumatic first introduction, he finally sees her again, only to have a lurking danger force them back to Lyqa and the waiting judgement of his fight first ask questions later older brother, who has always wished Qim was less Lyqa and more Yuk. Faced with the pressure to protect his lehti, Qim has to decide which part of him will keep her safe without driving her away.This is book five of the Lyqa Planet Lovers Series. Read the others first, or enjoy this one on its own.**Trigger Warning***This book addresses the topic of domestic abuse. There are no depictions of women being physically abused, but there are references to the very real abuses that women suffer at the hands of their partners. less

“Jesus.” The horrified whisper of the woman, Karen, who is gathering the uniform I am meant to wear while employed at this large shopping center, doesn’t faze me. At one point, many years ago, when I was still a youngling, having someone look at me and feel compelled to call upon their personal deity may have bothered me, but I long lost any sense of caring. At least when it comes to how I look. And I know what I look like... more“Jesus.” The horrified whisper of the woman, Karen, who is gathering the uniform I am meant to wear while employed at this large shopping center, doesn’t faze me. At one point, many years ago, when I was still a youngling, having someone look at me and feel compelled to call upon their personal deity may have bothered me, but I long lost any sense of caring. At least when it comes to how I look. And I know what I look like. Not only am I keenly aware of every jagged etch and groove in my skin. I can remember, like it was only a turn ago, how they were made with claws and teeth, sometimes broken metal and stone. The blunt points were the worst, poking and prodding until they finally breached the flesh. But the memory of that pain is nothing compared to the rage I feel at my lehti, Ivy, the one responsible for my suffering. It's a rage I doubt she knows exists. But she will soon. Author's note: Ba'ir was introduced in My Alien Thresher, Nial. You can read that story first to see his first appearance. less