Galactic Fairy Tales Series by R. O'Leary

Admittedly, taking the bounty was a bad idea… but how was she supposed to know the big bad wolf had a thing for humans?Too small, too female, too human. As one of the only bounty hunters in the galaxy, Lena has heard it all before. When a bounty large enough to change her life comes along, she can’t help but leap at the opportunity. There’s only one problem… the wolf.The Lupari wolves are the boogeymen of the universe, and tangling with one the alien monsters is certain death... moreAdmittedly, taking the bounty was a bad idea… but how was she supposed to know the big bad wolf had a thing for humans?Too small, too female, too human. As one of the only bounty hunters in the galaxy, Lena has heard it all before. When a bounty large enough to change her life comes along, she can’t help but leap at the opportunity. There’s only one problem… the wolf.The Lupari wolves are the boogeymen of the universe, and tangling with one the alien monsters is certain death. But with that kind of money, who needs common sense anyway? Lena’s not one of the best in the business for nothing—but trapping the handsome bastard might just be more than she bargained for.Shaw didn’t escape from an intergalactic prison to be put in chains by a trigger-happy female with bad taste in body armor, much less to find himself attracted to her. It’s hard to focus on making a break for freedom when all he can think about is the determined bounty hunter’s leather-clad curves. So much for his carefully laid plans.When the unlikely pair find themselves stranded and hunted by half the universe, they will have no choice but to trust each other or die trying… if they can survive the attraction burning between them first. less

Is he bargaining for his escape... or her affection?How the hell is she supposed to turn wheat into gold? Jaya has no idea-- but when a greedy tyrant confuses her for a legendary race of alien alchemists, she has no choice but to figure it out quick. The alien in the next cell has a few thoughts.The handsome devil wants to make a deal, but she doesn't trust the sly look in his eyes... or the way her heart flutters when he smiles... moreIs he bargaining for his escape... or her affection?How the hell is she supposed to turn wheat into gold? Jaya has no idea-- but when a greedy tyrant confuses her for a legendary race of alien alchemists, she has no choice but to figure it out quick. The alien in the next cell has a few thoughts.The handsome devil wants to make a deal, but she doesn't trust the sly look in his eyes... or the way her heart flutters when he smiles.The sweet, little human sharing the dungeon might be exactly what Rym needs to finally escape. A broker of interstellar deals, he's used to pulling strings like a puppeteer... until stubborn Jaya. She's sassy and beautiful, and the only thing keeping his hands off of her are the bars between them.The silver-eyed alien always loved a challenge.They need each other to survive--but the attraction burning between them might be more than either of them bargained for.Previously published in the Once Upon a Temptation anthology.Galactic Fairy Tales:1. Vermilion Stars 2. Crystal Nebula3. Bound Nova (March 2021)Novellas:Gilded Moon less

Prisoner or Prince Charming?Escape from the brig, steal a shuttle, enjoy her freedom far, far away from the dark past trying to hunt her down. How hard was that? But Gwen just had to press the mystery button. Now the pretty little shuttle she commandeered is a smoking ruin and she's trapped... on a prison planet.The dirt-covered rock isn't actually that bad--except for the purple grouch who's claimed her... morePrisoner or Prince Charming?Escape from the brig, steal a shuttle, enjoy her freedom far, far away from the dark past trying to hunt her down. How hard was that? But Gwen just had to press the mystery button. Now the pretty little shuttle she commandeered is a smoking ruin and she's trapped... on a prison planet.The dirt-covered rock isn't actually that bad--except for the purple grouch who's claimed her. He says it's to keep her safe from the other inmates, but the longer she's there, Gwen isn't so sure.Rhys has been imprisoned for a decade. Every day he mines in exchange for rations and bides his times. That is, until a ship blazes across the sky and crashes into his simple, orderly life.The pale female that he pulled from the wreck is a pain in his ass. She's troublesome and loud and if her sass isn't the death of him, her knack for stumbling into trouble will be.Too bad he needs her to finally get off this hellish rock.If they can keep their hands off each other for long enough, they just might have a shot at freedom... assuming her past doesn't catch up to them first.Crystal Nebula is the second book in the Galactic Fairy Tale series. This is a Snow White inspired alien romance with a badass female stranded on a prison planet with a hunky inmate. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after!Galactic Fairy Tales:1. Vermilion Stars2. Crystal Nebula3. Bound Nova (March 2021)Novellas:​Gilded Moon (re-releasing Feb. 2021) less

Happily ever after? Not quite.Running a horde of lethal mercenaries? That’s easy. Filing all the paperwork? Var’ik would rather hurl himself into the vacuum of space. But that’s the warlord’s life now. Paperwork and meetings.A lifetime of clawing his way to the top and Var’ik is… bored. His horde thinks he needs a new challenge, a new target. They think he needs a wife . He’s not quite sure which sounds the pile of paperwork on his desk or being shackled to a whiny female... moreHappily ever after? Not quite.Running a horde of lethal mercenaries? That’s easy. Filing all the paperwork? Var’ik would rather hurl himself into the vacuum of space. But that’s the warlord’s life now. Paperwork and meetings.A lifetime of clawing his way to the top and Var’ik is… bored. His horde thinks he needs a new challenge, a new target. They think he needs a wife . He’s not quite sure which sounds the pile of paperwork on his desk or being shackled to a whiny female. That is, until he meets her.Callie is the best assassin in the known universe. Well, maybe not the best —especially after her last assignment went sideways. It wasn’t her fault the savage warlord escaped… or that he’s hunting her through space… or that she finds him dangerously attractive. At least, that’s what she tried telling her boss.Time is running out and Var’ik is circling closer. When the warlord catches up to her, she’ll have to kill him. Callie has no other choice… right? When two killers collide, will either of them survive?This is an alien romance inspired by Cinderella. For other fairy tale inspired stories, check out the rest of the series!Galactic Fairy !. Vermilion Stars2. Crystal Nebula3. Bound Nova1. Gilded Moon less