Conquered Mates Series by Athena Storm, Tara Starr

I invaded her home. Then I saw her. So I conquered both. The Kraaj have no mercy. We kill all in our way. If the humans stood up to us with anything resembling a backbone, we’d mow them down instead of pen them in cages. One woman does. Her name is Janna and she’s a pretty little thing. She tries to stand up for her kind, and so I just take her for myself. I’ll claim her. Train her. Turn her into my property. But she’s feisty and filled with fire... moreI invaded her home. Then I saw her. So I conquered both. The Kraaj have no mercy. We kill all in our way. If the humans stood up to us with anything resembling a backbone, we’d mow them down instead of pen them in cages. One woman does. Her name is Janna and she’s a pretty little thing. She tries to stand up for her kind, and so I just take her for myself. I’ll claim her. Train her. Turn her into my property. But she’s feisty and filled with fire. If I succeed, this human woman will be a perfect companion and weapon. If I fail, her fire will end up burning me alive. Warlord’s Property explores a grittier side of the Athenaverse. It sits in the Conquered Mates series and is a dark romance set on a human planet of Luvon that has fallen to a hostile alien race. 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 dark romance of an alpha male alien warrior, and a human woman. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and HEA guaranteed. less

First, I’m sold at the auction. But now, I want to be conquered. Raxtar is delivering me to the monster who bought me. He’s a Kraaj and his people have ruined our world. He’s brutal and untamed. I shouldn’t trust him. I should run. But he keeps me safe. Makes me want to stay. Makes me want him. I fought to protect my body. But I lost the war for my heart. He’s everything that I hate. Everything I’m against. His kind crushes humans for fun... moreFirst, I’m sold at the auction. But now, I want to be conquered. Raxtar is delivering me to the monster who bought me. He’s a Kraaj and his people have ruined our world. He’s brutal and untamed. I shouldn’t trust him. I should run. But he keeps me safe. Makes me want to stay. Makes me want him. I fought to protect my body. But I lost the war for my heart. He’s everything that I hate. Everything I’m against. His kind crushes humans for fun. But the only time I ever feel anything is when I’m with him. Why do I keep letting him in? Why do I crave his touch? Why can’t I stop? Alpha’s Property explores a grittier side of the Athenaverse. It sits in the Conquered Mates series and is a dark romance set on a human planet that has fallen to a hostile alien race. 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 dark romance of an alpha male alien warrior, and a human woman. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and HEA guaranteed. less

Escape is impossible. And now I’m relying on a monster for mercy. I can see how he eyes me. He owns me. He can do whatever he wants. His will is law. This world is wrecked. Society has collapsed. The Kraaj control everything. They can do what they want. Take what they want. They command. And we are theirs to claim. If we don’t obey, we die. How do you find love in the middle of a war? Maybe you do, somehow. But I guarantee you, it’ll be twisted. It’ll make you sick... moreEscape is impossible. And now I’m relying on a monster for mercy. I can see how he eyes me. He owns me. He can do whatever he wants. His will is law. This world is wrecked. Society has collapsed. The Kraaj control everything. They can do what they want. Take what they want. They command. And we are theirs to claim. If we don’t obey, we die. How do you find love in the middle of a war? Maybe you do, somehow. But I guarantee you, it’ll be twisted. It’ll make you sick. Everyone in this world is just a lamb They’re waiting to be slaughtered by my Kraaj master. And when he’s done, each night, he’ll come home. And turn his hungry eye to his prize. To the one soul that’s twisted enough to be his fated mate. The only one in this galaxy gone mad that’s a fit for him. Me. Brute’s Challenge explores a grittier side of the Athenaverse. It sits in the Conquered Mates series and is a dark romance set on a human planet that has fallen to a hostile alien race. 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 dark romance of an alpha male alien warrior, and a human woman. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and HEA guaranteed. less

Mercy is nonexistent. All he knows is torture. First they bombed and blasted all our cities.Then they enslaved us.Put us into camps.Had their way with us. To defy them was to die. Now I have a new master.Pain is his profession.That’s why the Kraaj send him to our planet.They call him Black Hand.But its his heart that’s truly dark.But you know what?When I look into those cold, merciless eyes.You know what I see?When his hands touch me.Because he owns my flesh and spirit... moreMercy is nonexistent. All he knows is torture. First they bombed and blasted all our cities.Then they enslaved us.Put us into camps.Had their way with us. To defy them was to die. Now I have a new master.Pain is his profession.That’s why the Kraaj send him to our planet.They call him Black Hand.But its his heart that’s truly dark.But you know what?When I look into those cold, merciless eyes.You know what I see?When his hands touch me.Because he owns my flesh and spirit.You know what I feel?It’s hard to explain to someone whose not from here.I mean, I know he’s a murderer.A killer with blood on his hands.But when he touches me and looks at me.There’s only one thing I feel.Safe.Alien Torturer's Pet explores a grittier side of the Athenaverse. It sits in the Conquered Mates series and is a dark romance set on a human planet that has fallen to a hostile alien race. 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 dark romance of an alpha male alien warrior, and a human woman. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and HEA guaranteed. less

He’s a murderer… A monster… And mine. He’s brutal. He’s a beast. Violence is his trade. Blood is what he brings. I know I should be afraid. But I’m not. I’m excited. Thinking back, it was an easy decision. Take the place of my sister with those Kraaj who were holding her. She needed the money and she thought giving herself up was the only way. But she had so much to live for, I couldn’t let her do it. Not as the older sister. So I stepped in. And Kator claimed me in her stead... moreHe’s a murderer… A monster… And mine. He’s brutal. He’s a beast. Violence is his trade. Blood is what he brings. I know I should be afraid. But I’m not. I’m excited. Thinking back, it was an easy decision. Take the place of my sister with those Kraaj who were holding her. She needed the money and she thought giving herself up was the only way. But she had so much to live for, I couldn’t let her do it. Not as the older sister. So I stepped in. And Kator claimed me in her stead. It’s a different world I’m in now. Gone are the refugee camps I lived in. The squalor of the defeated. I’m in a world of warriors. I’m surrounded by luxury tinged with death. Pleasure masked by fear. Strength mixed with savagery. Nowadays I have a new role. Each night, I get my makeover. Put on the dress he bought me. And then tend to the needs of the one who calls me Pet. Alien Savage’s Doll explores a grittier side of the Athenaverse. It sits in the Conquered Mates series and is a dark romance set on a human planet that has fallen to a hostile alien race. 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 dark romance of an alpha male alien warrior, and a human woman. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and HEA guaranteed. less

War brought us together.Violence drew us close.And it will be hate that makes us fall in love.Rokav is brutal.A silver-skinned soldier chiseled from stone.8 feet tall and over 400 pounds of muscle.My life was given to him as a gift.My planet is under attack.We thought the humans would come to liberate us.We thought they’d free us from the Kraaj.After all, we’re human too.And the Kraaj are our brutal oppressors.But they came to kill us instead.And now our captors are our only hope... moreWar brought us together.Violence drew us close.And it will be hate that makes us fall in love.Rokav is brutal.A silver-skinned soldier chiseled from stone.8 feet tall and over 400 pounds of muscle.My life was given to him as a gift.My planet is under attack.We thought the humans would come to liberate us.We thought they’d free us from the Kraaj.After all, we’re human too.And the Kraaj are our brutal oppressors.But they came to kill us instead.And now our captors are our only hope.Who do you turn to in a world gone mad?When everyone you meet wants to kill you?When your best hope is your worst fear?This love I have with my Kraaj is sick.It’s twisted.People will look at us with loathing.But I don’t care.Because with him, I know one important thing.No matter what...I will always be his.And I will always be safe.Alien Tormentor’s Plaything explores a grittier side of the Athenaverse. It sits in the Conquered Mates series and is a dark romance set on a human planet that has fallen to a hostile alien race. 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 dark romance of an alpha male alien warrior, and a human woman. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and HEA guaranteed. less

It’s the end of my world as I know it. But with Redak…I feel fine.In fact, I feel more than fine.This isn’t how it’s supposed to be.He’s the alien.His people invaded and conquered my planet.They caused my world to burn in fire.I should hate him. But instead I love him.I’m not stupid. I know he’s a killer.I know that I also most likely fear him.After all, this alien warrior tracked me.He followed me. Hunted me.He made me into prey.But invaders can also be liberators.Conquerors can be saviors... moreIt’s the end of my world as I know it. But with Redak…I feel fine.In fact, I feel more than fine.This isn’t how it’s supposed to be.He’s the alien.His people invaded and conquered my planet.They caused my world to burn in fire.I should hate him. But instead I love him.I’m not stupid. I know he’s a killer.I know that I also most likely fear him.After all, this alien warrior tracked me.He followed me. Hunted me.He made me into prey.But invaders can also be liberators.Conquerors can be saviors.Villains can find themselves cast as heroes.Is this what my Kraaj warrior is?A hero in villain’s clothing?Appearing to be a brutal and bloodthirsty warrior.But actually the only person who will keep me safe?It’s sick and twisted. But it’s true.Sometimes the path to the greatest good is windy.As well as dark and filled with evil.Alien Soldier’s Prisoner explores a grittier side of the Athenaverse. It sits in the Conquered Mates series and is a dark romance set on a human planet that has fallen to a hostile alien race. 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 dark romance of an alpha male alien warrior, and a human woman. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and HEA guaranteed. less

Dark ambition leads to darker love.Valk has built his career on pain.And now he’s looking for his next victory.He finds it in me.At first I’m scared.I’m helpless.Shaking. Cold and alone.There’s no hope for me.And then our world explodes.We’re attacked.Now I’m stuck with a monster, fighting for my life.Yes, Valk did burn down my store – which was my only source of income.He did capture me.He was planning on passing me to the highest bidder.Its true I was nothing but an object to him... moreDark ambition leads to darker love.Valk has built his career on pain.And now he’s looking for his next victory.He finds it in me.At first I’m scared.I’m helpless.Shaking. Cold and alone.There’s no hope for me.And then our world explodes.We’re attacked.Now I’m stuck with a monster, fighting for my life.Yes, Valk did burn down my store – which was my only source of income.He did capture me.He was planning on passing me to the highest bidder.Its true I was nothing but an object to him.But then the droids attacked, and I became something else.I became his lover.And he became my protector.He fed me.Clothed me.Took care of me.He kept me safe.He kept me alive.And made sure I knew one thing…That I was his. Forever.Alien Warrior’s Trophy explores a grittier side of the Athenaverse. It sits in the Conquered Mates series and is a dark romance set on a human planet that has fallen to a hostile alien race. 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 dark romance of an alpha male alien warrior, and a human woman. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and HEA guaranteed. less

Zoey is many things.Soldier. Ace pilot. Human female.But most importantly…Zoey is mine.I dream of this woman by my side. She has a warrior’s heart to match my own.Together, we will be unstoppable!But first, we must deal with murderous machines.Soulless automatons who scorn our love.And see it as a weakness.That’s all right. The machines may not feel love.But I do.And if they think they’re going to get between me and what’s mine.Zoey.Then they’ve got another thing coming.

As a deadly AI terrorizes and tries to conquer their broken world, two hearts find their fates intertwined…Torvex isn’t like other Kraaj. This Kraaj killer is not quick to hate humans like many of his kind. There’s one human he’s particularly intrigued by. She hates him. But he wants to mate her. Merissa.She’s a human weapons smuggler bent on getting justice for her father, who was executed by the Kraaj in the early days of their brutal occupation of her world... moreAs a deadly AI terrorizes and tries to conquer their broken world, two hearts find their fates intertwined…Torvex isn’t like other Kraaj. This Kraaj killer is not quick to hate humans like many of his kind. There’s one human he’s particularly intrigued by. She hates him. But he wants to mate her. Merissa.She’s a human weapons smuggler bent on getting justice for her father, who was executed by the Kraaj in the early days of their brutal occupation of her world.When this Kraaj and human woman collide, there’s an even bigger enemy they have to focus on.Merissa has to rethink everything she’s ever believed about her oppressors. Torvex has to figure out how to woo a human woman dealing with a lot. Because he has to have her. But can she just give up on vengeance?Even if her heart begs her to forgive, can she forget?The future of two races are in their hands. Will their love save the planet they both live on?Or will it lead to the destruction of everything they hold dear? less