Cherished Galaxy Series by Cady Austin

From slave to stolen – I’m the bait in an extortion scheme, but will I capture my thieves instead?In my old life, I was a slave beholden to my impersonal alien masters. But when my master dies and I’m put on the auction block, I wonder what life will hold in store for me.I don’t expect to be stolen. Taken from the auction house and used as the bait in a cat-and-mouse scheme by the four-alien crew of the ship Majesty's Soldiers... moreFrom slave to stolen – I’m the bait in an extortion scheme, but will I capture my thieves instead?In my old life, I was a slave beholden to my impersonal alien masters. But when my master dies and I’m put on the auction block, I wonder what life will hold in store for me.I don’t expect to be stolen. Taken from the auction house and used as the bait in a cat-and-mouse scheme by the four-alien crew of the ship Majesty's Soldiers. They are slaves of a different sort, and now they seek to use me to gain their freedom.None of us expect to fall in love.My life before was dull and fearful, yet now as their captive I’m free and loved. Their hearts come to be as important as my own. But only trading me away will save their lives.I’ll sacrifice everything for my four men. Even if that means going into the hands of the powerful, terrifying man who wants my life.If only I can convince my thieves not to rescue me from their own scheme.Romance awaits in this standalone novel in the Cherished Galaxy universe where the men will do anything to protect their woman. Continue on for a medium-burn romance with aliens that look like aliens, fated mates, and MM relationships. less

Life in this galaxy is no fairy tale.I stopped believing in fairy tales when my abduction from Earth turned into a true living nightmare. Eventually, the humans on Baroque saved me. Brought me out of hell and to a tentative peace. Now I have to protect my battered soul somehow, so I play by three rules:No dalliances.No drama.Most importantly, no aliens.Nothing good ever comes from aliens.Except Baroque has its own rules for the humans seeking sanctuary on its surface... moreLife in this galaxy is no fairy tale.I stopped believing in fairy tales when my abduction from Earth turned into a true living nightmare. Eventually, the humans on Baroque saved me. Brought me out of hell and to a tentative peace. Now I have to protect my battered soul somehow, so I play by three rules:No dalliances.No drama.Most importantly, no aliens.Nothing good ever comes from aliens.Except Baroque has its own rules for the humans seeking sanctuary on its surface. So when three shunned warrior Broqu lords claim me as tribute, I have to play by their rules or face leaving the only safe place in this galaxy.And these aliens?I'm not sure anything is safe with them.Finding your happily ever after never looked like this. Read Their Tribute, an epic standalone sci fi romance that's in the same timeframe as Diamond Girl. Expect three horned, grumpy alien lords, simmering looks, parties, and all the jewelry a girl could ever want. less

Life is no fairytale in the Cherished Galaxy, but I still ended up a queen.No, literally. A wicked king's deathbed curse places the planet Eralis' crown on my head. Now I have to fulfill the dead king's terms or face my execution -- including finding four husbands on a planet that treats females like second-class citizens. I'm a simple travel nurse with a penchant for good beer, hot one night stands, and a large helping of commitment phobia... moreLife is no fairytale in the Cherished Galaxy, but I still ended up a queen.No, literally. A wicked king's deathbed curse places the planet Eralis' crown on my head. Now I have to fulfill the dead king's terms or face my execution -- including finding four husbands on a planet that treats females like second-class citizens. I'm a simple travel nurse with a penchant for good beer, hot one night stands, and a large helping of commitment phobia. The beer is crap on this backwater planet, but the aliens are fire, and it's impossible to keep my hands to myself… except I don't want to run afoul of the misogynistic laws on this dying planet which might chain me down to a creep. For this reason alone, I can't wait to skedaddle and head off to new horizons when my job on this dying planet ends. The last thing I want is to rule this dump. With death the only other option, I forge ahead. Blindly, stupidly, dodging assassination attempts from the dead king's angry sons… and, oh yeah, trying to find four husbands to secure my crown and my life. Thankfully, that might be the easiest issue on my plate. The flirty palace guard has been tempting me for months, and there's also the union sympathizer that stirs up political trouble along with my southern territory. After them stands the stoic bodyguard and his, erm, interesting attachments. Oh, and let's not forget the old king's son, the former prince assassin... and the embarrassing subject of my last one night stand on this planet. He's either here to help me, or kill me, but he's one thousand percent trouble. I really need a good drink… less