Mates of the Kilgari Series by Celia Kyle, Athena Storm

I’m a wanted woman. In more ways than one. I was arrested, then imprisoned in cryosleep, and finally rescued by a crew of horned, golden skinned aliens. Now my government has branded me a traitor. Whoever is after me is willing to kill--to destroy anything and anyone in their way. They’re powerful and without mercy. It’s enough to make me lose all hope. Until Grantian. He’s a dangerous man and he promises to protect me... moreI’m a wanted woman. In more ways than one. I was arrested, then imprisoned in cryosleep, and finally rescued by a crew of horned, golden skinned aliens. Now my government has branded me a traitor. Whoever is after me is willing to kill--to destroy anything and anyone in their way. They’re powerful and without mercy. It’s enough to make me lose all hope. Until Grantian. He’s a dangerous man and he promises to protect me. Former mercenary with the Hael Hounds--more blood on his hands than he cares to recount. He’s experienced suffering. And pain. And loss. I can tell that he sees something in me. Something that makes him willing to kill again. Yet with him, I feel safe. And even if we travel to the ends of the galaxy, With him... I feel like I’m home. less

Out in the fringes of known space, there’s one hope.He’s got golden skin, horns, and eyes that say he wants only me. I’m a greaser girl from Novaria. I know my way around an engine room.And I never got close to anyone. Much less a serious relationship.As for Swipt?The handsome alien pirate that rescued me says I’m his mate.Fated. Destined to be together.Kind of a big commitment.But he’s… different.Swipt is strong. He challenges me. Excites me.Pisses me off.But maybe I need that kind of fire... moreOut in the fringes of known space, there’s one hope.He’s got golden skin, horns, and eyes that say he wants only me. I’m a greaser girl from Novaria. I know my way around an engine room.And I never got close to anyone. Much less a serious relationship.As for Swipt?The handsome alien pirate that rescued me says I’m his mate.Fated. Destined to be together.Kind of a big commitment.But he’s… different.Swipt is strong. He challenges me. Excites me.Pisses me off.But maybe I need that kind of fire.Maybe it’s what I’ve been missing.Whoever kidnapped me isn’t giving up.But with Swipt, I’m going to turn the tables.We’re going to go after them.Find out the answers to this mystery.Or we’ll die trying.At least we’ll do it together. less

Love isn’t real. It’s just a biochemical reaction. Right?That’s what I’ve always believed. All my friends falling in love with these gorgeous golden alien pirates?I’m convinced they’re just experiencing biological impulses.I mean, I get it. I watch Zander stride through the hallways to me and my heart skips a beat. I see him lean over to speak to me and my knees weaken. When he touches me?It’s like a supernova… down there.I want to be with him. To laugh with him. Satisfy him. Stay with him... moreLove isn’t real. It’s just a biochemical reaction. Right?That’s what I’ve always believed. All my friends falling in love with these gorgeous golden alien pirates?I’m convinced they’re just experiencing biological impulses.I mean, I get it. I watch Zander stride through the hallways to me and my heart skips a beat. I see him lean over to speak to me and my knees weaken. When he touches me?It’s like a supernova… down there.I want to be with him. To laugh with him. Satisfy him. Stay with him. Who knows how long we have in this galaxy? Our enemies are still as determined as ever.I want my time with the deliciously muscular alien to count. Except that means I was wrong about love.It isn’t just physical. Not just chemicals. It feels so true in my mind, body, and soul.But that’s not science… I don’t know if I can trust that. True love can’t be real. Can it? less

War shaped him into a soldier. His love for me transformed him into a protector. Kintar has had a hard past. I can see it in his eyes. They speak of unbelievable loss and sadness. The life of a soldier. But his chiseled, muscled, alien body is more than a collection of his past. He towers over me and pushes reality from my view--until there is only him.His deep voice whispering in my ear, soothes me. His eyes roaming my body, lure out my wild side... moreWar shaped him into a soldier. His love for me transformed him into a protector. Kintar has had a hard past. I can see it in his eyes. They speak of unbelievable loss and sadness. The life of a soldier. But his chiseled, muscled, alien body is more than a collection of his past. He towers over me and pushes reality from my view--until there is only him.His deep voice whispering in my ear, soothes me. His eyes roaming my body, lure out my wild side. His strong arms wrapped around me, protect me from the madness of the galaxy.But it’s his heart that gives me hope. His soul that brings me peace. Kintar will fight for me. He’ll die for me. Nothing will stop him from giving his last breath for me. Nothing will stop him from forever freeing me from my enemies.Because he is my mate he will do these things. Because he is my love. My heart. My forever. less

He wanted her... He kept her... Now, what is he going to do with her?