Intergalactic Fated Mates Series by Athena Storm, Tara Starr

There is no way this alien King will make me his servant…Yes, I run a school for children and love kids.But that’s no reason to take me from my home and tell me that my new job is to be nanny for his three little hellions!He’s an alien warrior whose killed enemies with his bare hands.Such hands are not used to changing a diaper...But no…He’s alien royalty, sure.But he’s not the boss of me... moreThere is no way this alien King will make me his servant…Yes, I run a school for children and love kids.But that’s no reason to take me from my home and tell me that my new job is to be nanny for his three little hellions!He’s an alien warrior whose killed enemies with his bare hands.Such hands are not used to changing a diaper...But no…He’s alien royalty, sure.But he’s not the boss of me.He can’t just order me around and expect me to obey or say I’m his fated mate and expect me to give myself to him.We are not going to be a family!So why is that all I can think about?Why does a part of me feel connected to him no matter how far I go?And most of all…Why does it feel that I’ve finally come home?Author's Note: This is a completely standalone novel set in the Athenaverse. Even if you've never come into the Athenaverse, you'll be able to enjoy this science fiction romance that has no cliffhangers or cheating and guaranteed happily ever after! less

No way in hell am I letting Telkar draft me into servitude!Imagine this grown ass soldier begging his two nephews to behave. Other enemies he could just easily decapitate. But that’s not possible when your adversary is a thumb sucking toddler.So Telkar’s solution? Find a human female and make her take care of them.That human happens to be me. Sure, I love children. And okay, yes, this alien commander is something else entirely... moreNo way in hell am I letting Telkar draft me into servitude!Imagine this grown ass soldier begging his two nephews to behave. Other enemies he could just easily decapitate. But that’s not possible when your adversary is a thumb sucking toddler.So Telkar’s solution? Find a human female and make her take care of them.That human happens to be me. Sure, I love children. And okay, yes, this alien commander is something else entirely. His ripped muscles and tight torso leave very little to the imagination as to what he looks like when he takes off his armor. But no. You don’t just pluck me off the street. Even if you run the planet. You certainly don’t say I’m your fated mate and it all gets better. I am not going to serve him and his children with a smile.We are not going to live happily ever after. We are not soulmates. And no way do we belong together.…Then why I can’t stop thinking that we are? It wasn't fate that made me just a maid to this alien warrior. But also his…Fated Mate. less

I’ll do anything to save my kids. I’ll even be his servant. In any other situation, I’d give this gorgeous warlord a piece of my mind.Who does he think he is that I’d fall for that handsome face, those ripped abs, and lick-worthy muscles? Yes, this warlord is the only thing protecting me and my two little kids from the tyrant looking to kill us.And sure, ever since we crash landed in his kingdom, he’s taken care of us. Protected us. Looked after the kids and kept us safe... moreI’ll do anything to save my kids. I’ll even be his servant. In any other situation, I’d give this gorgeous warlord a piece of my mind.Who does he think he is that I’d fall for that handsome face, those ripped abs, and lick-worthy muscles? Yes, this warlord is the only thing protecting me and my two little kids from the tyrant looking to kill us.And sure, ever since we crash landed in his kingdom, he’s taken care of us. Protected us. Looked after the kids and kept us safe.If that means serving him, so be it. I’ll do anything he wants, as long as he continues to protect us.But to then say that I’m his fated mate? And that he loves me? Please. I may be a servant, but I don’t have to like it THAT much.I am for sure going to find a way out of having to rely on him.We are so not going to be a family I keep reminding myself. But then...why is it that when he’s around, I’m not thinking of myself as his nanny. Or his servant. But rather as his…Wife. Author's Note: This is a completely standalone novel set in the Athenaverse. Even if you've never come into the Athenaverse, you'll be able to enjoy this science fiction romance that has no cliffhangers or cheating and guaranteed happily ever after! less

I’ve met two of my greatest opponents in my career as a spy.Their names are...Fart and Booger.That’s what these two little hellions introduce themselves as. But if I’m going to get close to the High Lord in order to steal the trade secrets that my employer paid me for, I’m going to need to give these kids some structure and discipline. Other warriors have tried. And these kids have reduced them to tears.But I’m not not a warrior. I’m a woman... moreI’ve met two of my greatest opponents in my career as a spy.Their names are...Fart and Booger.That’s what these two little hellions introduce themselves as. But if I’m going to get close to the High Lord in order to steal the trade secrets that my employer paid me for, I’m going to need to give these kids some structure and discipline. Other warriors have tried. And these kids have reduced them to tears.But I’m not not a warrior. I’m a woman.That also means keeping myself from falling for this handsome alien god.He’s got the body of a warrior. The heart of a poet. And the fingers of a magician.I can’t sit here and daydream about him! I will not fall for him.Not even when he puts his arms around me. Or when he tells me that we’re fated mates.No!I’m here to steal his secrets so I can get paid and get out of debt.Love didn’t bring me here. Desperation did.I’m not here for us to be a happy family.Fate didn’t bring me here to find my forever.Did it?Author's Note: This is a completely standalone novel set in the Athenaverse. Even if you've never come into the Athenaverse, you'll be able to enjoy this science fiction romance that has no cliffhangers or cheating and guaranteed happily ever after! less

When a wounded king shows up at my door, I must help him and his children. In gratitude, they ask me to come to their palace with them. I should say no. His people have oppressed mine for centuries. It should be easy, to refuse but it's not.As if my fate won't let us part.The children have grown on me. I want to be with them. His hungry gaze and the gleam in his eyes are wreaking havoc on my decisions. The more time I spend with him, the more my heart wants a forever that might never happen... moreWhen a wounded king shows up at my door, I must help him and his children. In gratitude, they ask me to come to their palace with them. I should say no. His people have oppressed mine for centuries. It should be easy, to refuse but it's not.As if my fate won't let us part.The children have grown on me. I want to be with them. His hungry gaze and the gleam in his eyes are wreaking havoc on my decisions. The more time I spend with him, the more my heart wants a forever that might never happen.But maybe it can?In order for us to see a future, we must change the present. I have to find a way to save my people and keep the family I've come to love. Will he change a lifetime of mistreatment to my race, for the love he says he has for me? Our love, our lives, and our child all hang in the balance.Author's Note: This is a completely standalone novel set in the Athenaverse. Even if you've never come into the Athenaverse, you'll be able to enjoy this science fiction romance that has no cliffhangers or cheating and guaranteed happily ever after! less

I’ve tried my hardest to take care of the kids. I will not let Ryker take them away!My brother died in a protest when Kiphian soldiers shot at the human crowd.He left me his kids and now years later, Ryker wants to take them to live in his palace.See, his sister is their mother. But she died too.He tracked us down to the slum that I live in and offered them a good home with food and education.There’s no way I can refuse. But I’m not leaving them... moreI’ve tried my hardest to take care of the kids. I will not let Ryker take them away!My brother died in a protest when Kiphian soldiers shot at the human crowd.He left me his kids and now years later, Ryker wants to take them to live in his palace.See, his sister is their mother. But she died too.He tracked us down to the slum that I live in and offered them a good home with food and education.There’s no way I can refuse. But I’m not leaving them. He wants them, he’s gonna have to take me with him. I’ll go as their nanny.I know Ryker has no problem with it.His eyes don’t leave my body.He’s not so bad looking himself. Scratch that.He’s freakin’ gorgeous.The hard muscled body of a warrior. With the soul of a poet and the heart of a saint.I can’t help but fall head over heels in love with him. And when he tells me I’m his fated mate, I’m ecstatic.But there’s a sadness in his soul.Why? Because the soldier’s shot that killed my brother? It was his. Author's Note: This is a completely standalone novel set in the Athenaverse. Even if you've never come into the Athenaverse, you'll be able to enjoy this science fiction romance that has no cliffhangers or cheating and guaranteed happily ever after! less

He rescued me. And brought me into a whole new world of danger.Talan rescued me from the mountains on one of his hunts.Right off the bat I could tell that I was attracted to this alien warrior. His muscles rippled when he lifted me in the air.Feeling his torso only inflamed my desire.His legs were powerful. His scent was strong. It didn’t take him long to take me and two children who had attached themselves to me back to his palace in Cygoth.I prayed that my attraction wasn’t one sided... moreHe rescued me. And brought me into a whole new world of danger.Talan rescued me from the mountains on one of his hunts.Right off the bat I could tell that I was attracted to this alien warrior. His muscles rippled when he lifted me in the air.Feeling his torso only inflamed my desire.His legs were powerful. His scent was strong. It didn’t take him long to take me and two children who had attached themselves to me back to his palace in Cygoth.I prayed that my attraction wasn’t one sided. It wasn’t. I could feel my body draw his gaze. Could sense the wicked desires he wanted to subject me to.Our bodies pulled together.We knew we were fated mates. But fate had a cruel sense of humor. Just as it brought us together, it sought to drive us apart.Talan’s father was a Merchant King – and our love was an affront to his political ambition.And he began to skillfully weave his web to destroy our bond – and kill my people.Our love. I had thought it was a blessing. But…could it have been a curse? Author's Note: This is a completely standalone novel set in the Athenaverse. Even if you've never come into the Athenaverse, you'll be able to enjoy this science fiction romance that has no cliffhangers or cheating and guaranteed happily ever after! less

My fated mate thinks I’m a manservant. Emphasis on the word “man”.Lord Avin is a Kiphian who can’t keep a servant because of his demanding nature.But if I can get the job, the money I make can prevent starvation this winter.The job is for men only but I only need a month at it to make enough.Sounds easy, right?Wrong.First off, just cutting your hair, putting cardboard under your shirt, and rolling up a hand towel and putting it in your pants to dress like a man is harder than I thought... moreMy fated mate thinks I’m a manservant. Emphasis on the word “man”.Lord Avin is a Kiphian who can’t keep a servant because of his demanding nature.But if I can get the job, the money I make can prevent starvation this winter.The job is for men only but I only need a month at it to make enough.Sounds easy, right?Wrong.First off, just cutting your hair, putting cardboard under your shirt, and rolling up a hand towel and putting it in your pants to dress like a man is harder than I thought.But more importantly, Lord Avin is freakin’ gorgeous.How am I going to dress him every day without giving in and touching his….you know?Thankfully he doesn’t know I’m a woman.I can tell he’s attracted to me. I see it whenever I dress him – you know when I’m buckling his pants?But he’s confused because his eyes see a man while his heart senses his fate mate.At some point I’ve got to fess up.Guess it’s time to “man up” and show him I’m a woman. Author's Note: This is a completely standalone novel set in the Athenaverse. Even if you've never come into the Athenaverse, you'll be able to enjoy this science fiction romance that has no cliffhangers or cheating and guaranteed happily ever after! less

If this hot alien prince thinks I’m going to play house with him, then he’s in for a surprise.Why?Because I would love to.Not only did Talok rescue me when I crashed into the hidden Kiphian cloud city. But he also stepped in and promised to help two little ones that looked to me for protection... moreIf this hot alien prince thinks I’m going to play house with him, then he’s in for a surprise.Why?Because I would love to.Not only did Talok rescue me when I crashed into the hidden Kiphian cloud city. But he also stepped in and promised to help two little ones that looked to me for protection.So this alien prince wants to take me in his gorgeous and well muscled arms and put us up in his palace? Then he wants to make sure me and the kids are safe, well clothed, well fed?And after the kids go to bed, he wants to stop treating me like a lady and more like his human pet made to satisfy his needs?Yeah, I’m more than okay with that. And it’s not just because he tells me we’re fated mates.No, it’s because when my ship crashed and I saw his face as he rescued me, I knew that while I had stumbled onto a hidden city, I had done something else too.I had come home.Author's Note: This is a completely standalone novel set in the Athenaverse. Even if you've never come into the Athenaverse, you'll be able to enjoy this science fiction romance that has no cliff-hangers or cheating and guaranteed happily ever after! less

I’m a practical woman. Faced with a very impractical problem. Love. By the Precursors, I swear Ferryn drives me insane. I hate him!I hate his elitist upbringing. His arrogant assumption that the world revolves around him.His dimpled smile…His rugged and cut physique.The fact that he think just because he’s a noble and I’m a human woman who grew up poor he can just sweep me off my feet.The fact that my feet are in fact being swept.I hate how much he changes for the better when he’s with me... moreI’m a practical woman. Faced with a very impractical problem. Love. By the Precursors, I swear Ferryn drives me insane. I hate him!I hate his elitist upbringing. His arrogant assumption that the world revolves around him.His dimpled smile…His rugged and cut physique.The fact that he think just because he’s a noble and I’m a human woman who grew up poor he can just sweep me off my feet.The fact that my feet are in fact being swept.I hate how much he changes for the better when he’s with me.And how much that makes my heart melt. I hate him. I hate thinking about him. I hate the fact that I hate hating him!But most of all, I hate the fact that… I’m falling in love with him. Author's Note: This is a completely standalone novel set in the Athenaverse. Even if you've never come into the Athenaverse, you'll be able to enjoy this science fiction romance that has no cliffhangers or cheating and guaranteed happily ever after! less

They took my mother’s life. Now they want something even more precious.My love.I may be human, but the Kiphians have forgotten what my race stands for.Resilience. Honor. Grit.Honestly, I think most of my people have forgotten this, too.That doesn’t mean I’m going to bend my will.Or at least I swore I wouldn’t. That was before I met Greer.He’s a powerful Kiphian. My sworn enemy.And yet… I can’t stop thinking about him... moreThey took my mother’s life. Now they want something even more precious.My love.I may be human, but the Kiphians have forgotten what my race stands for.Resilience. Honor. Grit.Honestly, I think most of my people have forgotten this, too.That doesn’t mean I’m going to bend my will.Or at least I swore I wouldn’t. That was before I met Greer.He’s a powerful Kiphian. My sworn enemy.And yet… I can’t stop thinking about him.No! I cannot let his charm and good looks make me blind to what his people have done.But should Greer stand trial for those of his race?Or should I let him show me that, unlike how the Kiphians view me, he is more than his skin?Can I lean on my enemy for help?And more importantly…Can I really let someone like him into my heart? less