Marauder Mates Series by Athena Storm

I am Gurtal and I’m a dreaded Vakutan warrior…and I am collecting dust. So what if I can kill countless fearsome Odex soldiers with my bare hands? My dad, the General, sidelined me as a bodyguard to a scientist. My friend Vera wants me to go on an urgent mission. Rescue a beautiful human Companion named Xana from a prison planet... moreI am Gurtal and I’m a dreaded Vakutan warrior…and I am collecting dust. So what if I can kill countless fearsome Odex soldiers with my bare hands? My dad, the General, sidelined me as a bodyguard to a scientist. My friend Vera wants me to go on an urgent mission. Rescue a beautiful human Companion named Xana from a prison planet. An adventure to save the pretty girl who’s sure to be very, very grateful? Or waste away on a boring task I’m overly qualified for? Is there even a choice here? I’ll have to go undercover, sneak in, grab her, and get out. Well…I find Xana alright. I fall for the gorgeous woman instantly. Mine, mine, mine, MINE. Just one problem. She doesn’t want to leave. I need to get off this rock before my father and the Alliance discovers I’ve skipped out. But there are some pretty nasty bad guys rankled by the rescue and now after us, and no way am I leaving this captivating human woman on this rock. There’s only one thing to do in this situation. Be the hero that I always knew I could be. Whether she likes it or not… Sorta Seized by the Alien is the first book in the Marauder Mates science fiction romance series within the wider Athenaverse. It can be read as a standalone, but it still shares the same universe and situations you’ve found in other books. Each book features the romance of an alpha male alien warrior and a human woman who doesn’t put up with any nonsense, some characters from the wider Athenaverse, and a cute little many-eyed sidekick with lots of heart. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and HEA guaranteed. less

Hey there. My name’s Zylan, and I’m your friendly neighborhood epic hero. I mean, come on. Look at me and my Alzhon warrior body. I’ve got the strength, stamina, and skill to save the day. So when the Alliance needs someone to rescue a damsel? I’ve got no distress, baby. Dr. Minerva Modine is the woman I need to rescue. The moment I see her, I’ve got the hots for her. It’s like I know immediately that this is my mate. The one I’ve been waiting for. She’s all mine... moreHey there. My name’s Zylan, and I’m your friendly neighborhood epic hero. I mean, come on. Look at me and my Alzhon warrior body. I’ve got the strength, stamina, and skill to save the day. So when the Alliance needs someone to rescue a damsel? I’ve got no distress, baby. Dr. Minerva Modine is the woman I need to rescue. The moment I see her, I’ve got the hots for her. It’s like I know immediately that this is my mate. The one I’ve been waiting for. She’s all mine. Every inch of her. Even if she doesn’t know it yet. Mine. Mine. Mine mine mine! There’s just one problem. Minerva says she doesn’t want rescuing. In fact, she’s uncovered a plot that threatens the galaxy. She’ll do anything to stop it. Even if it means sacrificing herself. The Big Bads she’s up against are ruthless. They’ve boxed my girl in a corner. But she’s not alone, because I’m there to protect her. Our enemies don’t know Zylan’s Law #15. No one puts baby in a corner. Totally Taken By The Alien is the second book in the Marauder Mates science fiction romance series within the wider Athenaverse. It can be read as a standalone, but it still shares the same universe that you’ve found in other books. This book features a romance of an alpha male alien warrior whose fascination with human culture is about to get very personal, a smart, sassy human woman who puts up with zero nonsense, some characters from the wider Athenaverse, and a cute little many-eyed sidekick with lots of heart. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and HEA guaranteed. less

Cracking heads is easy. Having my heart stolen? That’s hard. There are many words to describe myself. I am an Odex warrior. One of the fiercest in the galaxy. I believe that honor dictates that no burden is too much to help those in my Pack. But there is one word that describes me most of all. Alone. I thought it was my fate to be alone forever. That is, until I met Victoria. A tiny, pretty little human from the planet Novaria. We were sent to rescue her... moreCracking heads is easy. Having my heart stolen? That’s hard. There are many words to describe myself. I am an Odex warrior. One of the fiercest in the galaxy. I believe that honor dictates that no burden is too much to help those in my Pack. But there is one word that describes me most of all. Alone. I thought it was my fate to be alone forever. That is, until I met Victoria. A tiny, pretty little human from the planet Novaria. We were sent to rescue her. And once I had her, no one would take her from me. I will kill a hundred soldiers by myself to protect her. I will face my own kind in battle for her. I will do anything and everything in the cosmos to keep her safe. But there’s one thing she wants more than all. It is hard to bring myself to give it to her. It is the greatest and final battle I have before me. To tell her how much I love her. Untamed is the third book in the Marauder Mates science fiction romance series within the wider Athenaverse. It can be read as a standalone, but it still shares the same universe that you’ve found in other books. This book features a romance of an alpha male alien warrior, a smart, sassy human woman, some characters from the wider Athenaverse, and a cute little many-eyed sidekick with lots of heart. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and HEA guaranteed. less

Whoever said Earth girls were easy never met Fenix Black. She knew she was mine as soon as she laid eyes on me. As soon as I had her scent, I knew she was my mate. Oh, but it’s never so simple, is it? She’s not just your average everyday fated mate. No. This tiny, sassy woman has her own sense of independence. I tell her to stay in one place while I go fight the bad guys. But she ignores me and follows along... moreWhoever said Earth girls were easy never met Fenix Black. She knew she was mine as soon as she laid eyes on me. As soon as I had her scent, I knew she was my mate. Oh, but it’s never so simple, is it? She’s not just your average everyday fated mate. No. This tiny, sassy woman has her own sense of independence. I tell her to stay in one place while I go fight the bad guys. But she ignores me and follows along. I pick her up and sit her back down and the moment I turn my back, she’s right by my side. How am I supposed to protect her if she won’t stay in one place? Always following me, pulling on my sleeve, and wanting to talk about my feelings. Asking me what I’m thinking after I bash in an Odex warrior’s skull. That’s when I look at her. And I realize that all I can ever think about is…her. My mate. Forever. Beauty and the Alien is the fourth book in the Marauder Mates science fiction romance series within the wider Athenaverse. It can be read as a standalone, but it still shares the same universe that you’ve found in other books. This book features a romance of an alpha male alien warrior, a smart, sassy human woman, and some characters from the wider Athenaverse. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and HEA guaranteed. less

What's the deal with a mob princess like myself and a gorgeous alien warrior like Jave?Well...it's complicated.At first he was just Mr. Right Now.But I've got this feeling he COULD be my Mr. Right...If you can get past the fact that he's an alien.And a shapeshifter.And part of the Alliance military.And likely to want to put some or all of my family in prison.But he's also a genuinely decent man.That's as rare as anything in this galaxy.But I am who I am... moreWhat's the deal with a mob princess like myself and a gorgeous alien warrior like Jave?Well...it's complicated.At first he was just Mr. Right Now.But I've got this feeling he COULD be my Mr. Right...If you can get past the fact that he's an alien.And a shapeshifter.And part of the Alliance military.And likely to want to put some or all of my family in prison.But he's also a genuinely decent man.That's as rare as anything in this galaxy.But I am who I am.The insurmountable obstacle here is the fact that he's on the side of law and order, and I'm the heir to a criminal empire.It doesn't help matters at all that he rocked my world in a way I'll never forget...And...a repeat performance could probably put that one to shame...8 feet tall. 10 pack abs. Over 400 pounds of muscle....In fact, you know what? Screw this...I need to go see him.Mr. Right Now just became Mr. Right Right Now.So yeah, it's complicated. less