Saving Ceraste Series by Dane Griggs

Maya Arnold was leading a normal life, working and helping care for her sister, until the Cerasteans arrived. Offering a cure for cancer if enough women volunteer as brides, Maya jumped at the chance. Saving her sister was her only goal. She never expected to actually fall in love with an alien, or find best friends in the other bride volunteers. Since the mysterious destruction of Ceraste, Commander D’Avii and the surviving males have been searching the galaxy for a new home... moreMaya Arnold was leading a normal life, working and helping care for her sister, until the Cerasteans arrived. Offering a cure for cancer if enough women volunteer as brides, Maya jumped at the chance. Saving her sister was her only goal. She never expected to actually fall in love with an alien, or find best friends in the other bride volunteers. Since the mysterious destruction of Ceraste, Commander D’Avii and the surviving males have been searching the galaxy for a new home. Finding Earth and its women was a miracle. Like most Cerasteans, he finds humans to be fascinating creatures none more so than bride volunteer Maya. His attraction to her is instant and intense. Still he knows Maya can never choose him, a warrior, with so many higher caste scientists seeking their own mates. To do so would shame the scientists and tear the last of his people apart. Yet he aches at the loss of something he never even had. Let other people volunteer to be brides and join the alien sausage party,” says mom with a deep frown. “Okay, first of all, please don’t ever use the term ‘sausage party’ again. And secondly, Mom, my mind is made up. This might be our only chance. I will convince them to cure her. And I will be on a spaceship with aliens! ” responds Maya. less

an alternate cover edition can be found here. Me: I just can’t stop thinking about you. I know we can’t go further, but I have an idea. Maybe we could sext? L’Vect: What is that? Me: Sexting is when you tell the other person how you want them to touch themselves, and that person describes what it feels like. It’s a sex game. L’Vect: Yes. I want to sext. What do we do next? Me: I will go first. ***. Serena. . morean alternate cover edition can be found here. Me: I just can’t stop thinking about you. I know we can’t go further, but I have an idea. Maybe we could sext? L’Vect: What is that? Me: Sexting is when you tell the other person how you want them to touch themselves, and that person describes what it feels like. It’s a sex game. L’Vect: Yes. I want to sext. What do we do next? Me: I will go first. ***. Serena. .. Aliens have landed on earth and offered a cure for cancer in exchange for human brides to save their race. The program has led to protests and, increasingly, violence. But as a haematologist specialising in leukaemia, I still jump at the chance to work with the Cerastean doctors to help cure patients. I’m assigned to work with Physician L’Vect who is well - he’s different. But there is something. .. L’Vect. .. I have been told that I am socially inept around my own people, and I am even worse with the humans. I do not pick up on their most basic social cues. I want to help our patients, but all I can scent is their fear when I speak with them. Luckily Dr. Serena Salcedo has offered to instruct me in ‘bedside manners. ’. . less

In space, no one can hear you moan. Ever since avoiding death at the hands of a mad scientist, Chelsea has been hiding in the ductwork of an alien space station. When two new victims are brought in, Chelsea sees her chance to escape. Should she take this opportunity to get away or attempt to rescue the two sexy aliens from the scientist's clutches? What's a girl to do? Take a journey with Chelsea, D'Rett and L'Tarne as they attempt to flee and return to Earth... moreIn space, no one can hear you moan. Ever since avoiding death at the hands of a mad scientist, Chelsea has been hiding in the ductwork of an alien space station. When two new victims are brought in, Chelsea sees her chance to escape. Should she take this opportunity to get away or attempt to rescue the two sexy aliens from the scientist's clutches? What's a girl to do? Take a journey with Chelsea, D'Rett and L'Tarne as they attempt to flee and return to Earth. Their mission is to escape and get vital information to their people. They have a beat-up space ship, bad guys on their tail, new planets to explore and a mutual attraction they are trying to resist. less

I'm getting married to my dream alien! !! Okay, I'm really choosing L'Arc in the Presenting Ceremony, but that doesn't have the same ring to it. Either way, this is the start to the rest of my life with my mate. I am madly in love, and we get to go on a honeymoon on a lush tropical paradise in another galaxy! The Cerasteans have been crazy-busy, so it's nice we can get away for a week. Several of my bride volunteers friends are joining us on the trip to Xerini—the dulci home world... moreI'm getting married to my dream alien! !! Okay, I'm really choosing L'Arc in the Presenting Ceremony, but that doesn't have the same ring to it. Either way, this is the start to the rest of my life with my mate. I am madly in love, and we get to go on a honeymoon on a lush tropical paradise in another galaxy! The Cerasteans have been crazy-busy, so it's nice we can get away for a week. Several of my bride volunteers friends are joining us on the trip to Xerini—the dulci home world. I can't wait to hit the beaches with Maya, Serena, Chelsea and our Cerastean mates. I'll be sure we have plenty of alone time too. It's going to be the best trip ever! Come along for the Presenting Ceremony and first Bride Program Honeymoon. Experience love, surprises, secrets and a few shocking twists & turns on Xerini. less

Follow Sara and General D’Annon as what should have been a simple trip to get Sara home turns into the adventure of a lifetime. I am heartbroken to quit the Bride Program. Momma needs me to return home and take care of her after a recent heart attack. Even though I had no intention of ever becoming a bride to one of the Cerastean aliens, I don’t want to leave. The mothership is the first place I have felt safe in a very long time. I will miss the feeling of security and all my friends... moreFollow Sara and General D’Annon as what should have been a simple trip to get Sara home turns into the adventure of a lifetime. I am heartbroken to quit the Bride Program. Momma needs me to return home and take care of her after a recent heart attack. Even though I had no intention of ever becoming a bride to one of the Cerastean aliens, I don’t want to leave. The mothership is the first place I have felt safe in a very long time. I will miss the feeling of security and all my friends. I may even miss one gruff, annoying, overprotective alien general. General D’ I’ve watched and worried over Sara for months. Like all Cerasteans, I can smell emotions. Sadness and fear were Sara’s constant companions in the early days of her arrival on the mothership. Now that she has to return to Earth, the scent of Sara’s sadness and fear are back. I vow to escort Sara home and make sure she is safe. Content This book contains themes of domestic violence. less

Trinh: Several months ago, I was lying in a hospital bed, dying of cancer, when a man showed up to offer me a deal. An alien race called the Cerasteans had lost all of their women and were in danger of dying out. It turns out that they are compatible with human women. Lucky us! If I agreed to join their Bride Program, the aliens could use their technology to save my life. Now I am on an alien spaceship living my best life. What can I say? They made me an offer I couldn't refuse... moreTrinh: Several months ago, I was lying in a hospital bed, dying of cancer, when a man showed up to offer me a deal. An alien race called the Cerasteans had lost all of their women and were in danger of dying out. It turns out that they are compatible with human women. Lucky us! If I agreed to join their Bride Program, the aliens could use their technology to save my life. Now I am on an alien spaceship living my best life. What can I say? They made me an offer I couldn't refuse. I vowed to live every day to the fullest and love living carefree on an alien spaceship. Each day is filled with amazing new friends and plenty of adventure. The only dark spot in my days is a stick-in-the-mud, rule-loving alien who’s always out to restrict my plans. What's wrong with wanting to take care of my girls and have a little fun along the way? L’Corte: As the Director of the Bride Program, it is my duty to make sure the human bride volunteers on our ship are safe, secure, and thriving in their new lives. It is a job I take very seriously. Everyone respects my authority on the ship. Everyone, except for one bride volunteer who believes that rules are made to be broken, and regulations are easily defeated obstacles. How can Trinh not understand that regulations are vital to a smoothly operating system? With war on the horizon, will Trinh and L’Corte be able to find common ground in order to plan a massive wedding? As they find a new understanding of one another through the shared goal of helping their people, sparks start to fly. less

Zoe: Being a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force is all I ever wanted. That is, until I saw the Cerastean's alien spaceship. I was first in line to volunteer when the Cerasteans offered to train human pilots to fly their dart fighters. Now we’ve just discovered that another alien species wants to destroy all Cerasteans—and humans along with them. It looks like my flying skills are about to be put to the test... moreZoe: Being a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force is all I ever wanted. That is, until I saw the Cerastean's alien spaceship. I was first in line to volunteer when the Cerasteans offered to train human pilots to fly their dart fighters. Now we’ve just discovered that another alien species wants to destroy all Cerasteans—and humans along with them. It looks like my flying skills are about to be put to the test. L'Forn, Cerastean Leader: There are less than five thousand of my people left in the universe, and it’s my responsibility to keep them safe. Now a new threat looms, jeopardizing my race and the people of Earth, who have given us a new home. The Ostiums and their crazed queen want to destroy everything I hold dear. I need to focus on defeating this enemy, but a certain female warrior has caught my attention. As two people whose duty to serve comes first, can Zoe and L’Forn give in to their attraction? Can love blossom with the threat of war hanging over their heads? Can Zoe finally get L’Forn to relax and have some fun? less