Galactic Courtship Series by Lily S. Thomas

Skyler is a powerful opponent in the women’s boxing ring, but her skill and experience may not be enough to keep her alive after she’s kidnapped and dropped off on a Hennian hunting planet. Completely out of her element and desperate to survive, Skyler warily agrees to accept the assistance of Kyux, a Krocosian who claims to be her mate. As the two work together to escape the planet, Skyler is surprised and intrigued by the chemistry between them... moreSkyler is a powerful opponent in the women’s boxing ring, but her skill and experience may not be enough to keep her alive after she’s kidnapped and dropped off on a Hennian hunting planet. Completely out of her element and desperate to survive, Skyler warily agrees to accept the assistance of Kyux, a Krocosian who claims to be her mate. As the two work together to escape the planet, Skyler is surprised and intrigued by the chemistry between them. Could this alien be the strong partner she’s been looking for?Kyux never expected to find his mate on a Hennian hunting planet, but from the moment he sets eyes on the human woman who can punch, jab, and dodge like an expert against her enemies, he knows he has found his match. One thing’s for sure, this pair won’t go down without a fight. less

Susan Mallery, the Ambassador of Earth, deals with disputes, some big and some small, but all treated equally. She’s on her way to such an assignment when suddenly the ship she's onboard is attacked. As Susan attempts to save her body guard, she's shot. When she wakes, she finds herself being sold off to a Vrak'rir. Does he mean her harm, or does he want to capture more than just her influence over Earth's government? Rylnuhn saw her once a long time ago and knows she has no memory of him... moreSusan Mallery, the Ambassador of Earth, deals with disputes, some big and some small, but all treated equally. She’s on her way to such an assignment when suddenly the ship she's onboard is attacked. As Susan attempts to save her body guard, she's shot. When she wakes, she finds herself being sold off to a Vrak'rir. Does he mean her harm, or does he want to capture more than just her influence over Earth's government? Rylnuhn saw her once a long time ago and knows she has no memory of him. His employers want to know what information she holds about the human defenses. The Sri’thaens aren’t a species to double-cross. If he can't get the information out of her, they will, and they won't be gentle. Does he go against the contract with the Sri’thaens and face their possible wrath, or force the information out of her? less

Adira was created by the government to be a weapon, a skilled killer and spy controlled by the very technology that provides her with incredible strength and speed. Her life is overshadowed with the fear of failing the Chief, the man who made her what she is - and who can destroy her with a single order. Adira has few options. She will either succeed in her current mission or die trying. She must infiltrate the Sri’thaen threat and expose their defenses... moreAdira was created by the government to be a weapon, a skilled killer and spy controlled by the very technology that provides her with incredible strength and speed. Her life is overshadowed with the fear of failing the Chief, the man who made her what she is - and who can destroy her with a single order. Adira has few options. She will either succeed in her current mission or die trying. She must infiltrate the Sri’thaen threat and expose their defenses. No one will be able to stand in her way, not even a Sri'thaen general whose touch awakens something within her that she's never felt before...Rakshasas Sa’ri is the accomplished general of the Sri’thaen forces. Known for his cunning and finesse in battle among a race of strategic warriors, he’s been selected to lead the eradication of the human population. It will clearly be a difficult task. Space is large, and he can't expect the humans to come to him, which makes it all the more surprising when a human female walks right on board his ship. Although she's a spy from his hated enemy, he’s intrigued by her inhuman strength and drawn to the pain she’s suffered at the hands of her own government. Will she let him save her, or will she die with the rest of her people?Happily ever after guaranteed! Can be read as part of the series or as a standalone romance. Some scenes may be disturbing for some due to violence. less

Jessica isn't a tough gladiator from the Friren arenas or a genetically enhanced assassin with years of combat training. So how in the cosmos did a simple human with a fondness for animals end up getting selected as prey for the Hennian's sadistic hunting parties? It seems the universe has a twisted sense of humor, especially when Jessica's survival comes to depend on a devastatingly handsome Sri'thaen politician who should want to see her dead... moreJessica isn't a tough gladiator from the Friren arenas or a genetically enhanced assassin with years of combat training. So how in the cosmos did a simple human with a fondness for animals end up getting selected as prey for the Hennian's sadistic hunting parties? It seems the universe has a twisted sense of humor, especially when Jessica's survival comes to depend on a devastatingly handsome Sri'thaen politician who should want to see her dead. With no other options, she's got to convince him to help her - and avoid getting her heart stolen or ripped out in the process. Bruyx Ar’ewth can't believe he was captured and placed on a Hennian planet. How demeaning to be hunted, like some weak species! He doesn't belong here, and he's got a plan to strike back at his kidnappers and return to his people. When an opportunity finally presents itself, though, his plans could be thwarted by the infuriatingly tempting human. Thrust together by circumstance, Bruyx must move past his disdain and discover that strength hides within his newfound ally, perhaps even enough to consider a permanent partnership. Happily ever after guaranteed! Can be read as a standalone romance, but reading Seducing the Enemy first is recommended. Xacier is mentioned briefly from Xacier's Prize. Adira and Rakshasas, from Seducing the Enemy, have an appearance in this book. less

Sophia is part of a group of anthropologists who were forced to land on a primitive alien planet when their space station begins to vent atmosphere into the dark of space. Now, they must leave behind the technology they once knew and start a new life among the aliens they’d been studying. The good part? The aliens are slowly finding mates out of the human women. The bad part? Sophia seems to be stuck with the grumpiest of them all... moreSophia is part of a group of anthropologists who were forced to land on a primitive alien planet when their space station begins to vent atmosphere into the dark of space. Now, they must leave behind the technology they once knew and start a new life among the aliens they’d been studying. The good part? The aliens are slowly finding mates out of the human women. The bad part? Sophia seems to be stuck with the grumpiest of them all.Zro’eq watches from the sidelines as his clan accepts these strange women into their village. He knows it’s a bad idea, but no one seems to be listening to him. The last time they encountered human males, they’d shot blue balls of searing light at the clan. Now he worries what will happen when more of their people show.When they’re forced together to find a couple of missing humans, will they tear each other apart or join forces like a dynamic duo?No cliffhangers for this couple, but the story will continue with Harper, no cheating, HEA guaranteed! Can be read as a standalone romance, but reading His Fallen Star first is recommended. less

Brenda's an ER doctor and accustomed to the high level of stress that comes with the job, but when she accepts a position with the army, she begins to fear for her life. The war with the Sri'thaens is heating up, and she is on the front lines aiding the injured. Just when she believes her time is up, a Kellian soldier sweeps her off her feet and shows her there might be some hope left in this war... moreBrenda's an ER doctor and accustomed to the high level of stress that comes with the job, but when she accepts a position with the army, she begins to fear for her life. The war with the Sri'thaens is heating up, and she is on the front lines aiding the injured. Just when she believes her time is up, a Kellian soldier sweeps her off her feet and shows her there might be some hope left in this war. The last place Ryrth thought he'd encounter his mate was on a war-torn human colony, but now that he has her, he's reluctant to let go. Unfortunately, a soldier has to follow orders, and when he leaves her side, it nearly leads to her death. Now he wants her far from this war, but she's more headstrong than he'd initially thought, and now he's fighting two wars. No cliffhangers for this couple, but the story of the Sri'thaen war will continue in future books, no cheating, HEA guaranteed! Can be read as a standalone romance, but reading in order is always recommended. less

Ever since joining the Sri’thaens on their mission to destroy the human race, Adira has finally found her place in the universe. She fits in well with the Sri’thaens because of her beyond human strength and speed. The only problem? The Chief is still out there. Somewhere. And when the Sri’thaen council gives her an ultimatum; kill the Chief and end his experiments or never come back, Adira is forced to find the man who still plagues her sleep... moreEver since joining the Sri’thaens on their mission to destroy the human race, Adira has finally found her place in the universe. She fits in well with the Sri’thaens because of her beyond human strength and speed. The only problem? The Chief is still out there. Somewhere. And when the Sri’thaen council gives her an ultimatum; kill the Chief and end his experiments or never come back, Adira is forced to find the man who still plagues her sleep.Rakshasas Sa’ri is happy with the direction his life is headed. He never imagined he would marry a human woman, but his wife isn’t just any human. Adira’s been modified into the perfect superhuman and spy. When he finds out she’s been banished from his homeworld, he’s forced to find her before the Chief gets his hands on her once more.Can they finally defeat the Chief, or will he continue to linger over them?No cliffhangers, no cheating, HEA guaranteed! Can be read as a standalone romance, but reading Seducing the Enemy first is recommended. less

People wouldn’t call Hazel Clarke a particularly impressive woman. She isn’t a brilliant scientist, a skilled fighter, or a silver-tongued legislator. Still, she’s a hard worker, and she’s determined to help her father’s new colony succeed. It’s a task that’s become particularly difficult since discovering that the planet they settled already hosts a large population of cavern-dwelling aliens... morePeople wouldn’t call Hazel Clarke a particularly impressive woman. She isn’t a brilliant scientist, a skilled fighter, or a silver-tongued legislator. Still, she’s a hard worker, and she’s determined to help her father’s new colony succeed. It’s a task that’s become particularly difficult since discovering that the planet they settled already hosts a large population of cavern-dwelling aliens. As tensions grow between their people and Hazel attempts to broker some kind of peace, she’ll find herself facing a different kind of tension altogether – the desire between a man and a woman on opposite sides of a conflict.The Aeci left their home centuries ago to escape persecution, and Drakkein is proud of the life his ancestors created below the surface of this desert planet. He's decided to look out for their well-being by becoming a member of the leadership council, an especially important role now that a group of 'humans' have invaded their world and appear ready to force the Aeci out. When he encounters a lovely woman from the surface, she claims she wants to establish a truce. But is her offer - and her apparent desire for him - too good to be true? As the dispute between their people escalates, Drakkein finds himself putting his life in the hands of the humans so he can obtain peace, and hopefully, the human who's caught his eye, but that might be easier said than done.Can be read as a standalone! No cliffhangers, no cheating, HEA guaranteed! less

Fire, drought, crop failure. Ever since they landed on this planet, it’s been one crisis after another. Now, with no fresh food and supplies running low, Maggie and her fellow colonists are forced to move underground with the alien race residing on the planet... moreFire, drought, crop failure. Ever since they landed on this planet, it’s been one crisis after another. Now, with no fresh food and supplies running low, Maggie and her fellow colonists are forced to move underground with the alien race residing on the planet. Although the two groups have achieved a certain peace between themselves, not all of the human colonists are happy with the arrangement, and it doesn’t take long before Maggie finds herself involved with a small group of humans who believe they can run the combined colony better than their alien hosts.Kraeven, like most of the Aeci, is more than willing to make space in the vast underground caverns for the human colonists. After all, his own ancestors struggled to survive on this harsh and merciless planet until they made their way underground. He even finds himself making space in his own bed for a bold and dazzling human woman...But generosity soon turns to suspicion when Kraeven learns of a faction of humans planning a coup. As he investigates, he fears that his new lover may be involved. Is the passion he shares with Maggie real, or has she been playing him the entire time?No cliffhangers, no cheating, HEA guaranteed! Reading Her Desert Alien first is recommended. less

After a year of mated-bliss with Xacier, Samantha only has one last matter to resolve – bringing water to the Kellian people. Thrust into the role of queen, she feels the need to prove herself worthy of her people. Just as her atmospheric generators get up and running, someone plants a bomb in the facility. Suddenly, they are thrown into the Sri’thaen-human war, and she never would have guessed how her idealistic life would be turned upside down... moreAfter a year of mated-bliss with Xacier, Samantha only has one last matter to resolve – bringing water to the Kellian people. Thrust into the role of queen, she feels the need to prove herself worthy of her people. Just as her atmospheric generators get up and running, someone plants a bomb in the facility. Suddenly, they are thrown into the Sri’thaen-human war, and she never would have guessed how her idealistic life would be turned upside down.Xacier, the king of the Kell Empire, has put his Friren arena past behind him, but when he sides with the humans in the Sri’thaen war, he finds out just how far the Sri'thaens will go to win. After a mysterious bomber takes out Samantha’s water facility, she is abducted along with his sister, Bria. Now he’s on a mission to save them both, while reliving the memories of the arena as he fears her being lost to him forever.Can the Kell Empire continue to support the humans in their war, or will Xacier and Samantha need to take a step back to save their love and lives?Reading Xacier's Prize first is highly recommended. This is a continuation of Xacier's Prize, but the first book can be a standalone. less

Valeria molds herself to fit any mission, making her the perfect spy and assassin. When Earth hires her to infiltrate the Sri'thaen homeworld, she jumps at the chance. The assignment is most likely a suicide mission. The type of mission she can't resist. It will be the ultimate test of her skills - cause chaos for the Sri'thaen government by killing those in power or gather intel. When she finally becomes one of the king's concubines, she sees her mission coming together perfectly... moreValeria molds herself to fit any mission, making her the perfect spy and assassin. When Earth hires her to infiltrate the Sri'thaen homeworld, she jumps at the chance. The assignment is most likely a suicide mission. The type of mission she can't resist. It will be the ultimate test of her skills - cause chaos for the Sri'thaen government by killing those in power or gather intel. When she finally becomes one of the king's concubines, she sees her mission coming together perfectly. As Valeria grows close to the king, her heart slowly grows attached to a man who should be her enemy. With danger breathing down her neck, she knows it's only a matter of time until her deception is revealed.Known as a bit of a playboy, Akkon has yet to claim the throne. He is king, but he hasn't participated in a single council meeting. Instead, he allows his councilors to create laws and guide their people. When a human sneaks into his bathing chamber, he sees a pretty face. Little does he know the human, Valeria, will infiltrate his mind and heart. She guides him to the throne and helps him become the king he always needed to be, but when her secret is revealed, can he get past it, or will it forever separate them?No cliffhangers, no cheating, HEA guaranteed! Can be read as a standalone romance. Adira and Rak make an appearance from Seducing the Enemy. less