Sons of Kukulcán Series by R.L. Olvitt

Left behind on Earth while her colleagues begin work at the Martian ruins at Station 11, archaeological grad student Alexis Atkins prepares for a summer at the ancient Mayan site of Calakmul.The jungle site is in danger of permanently flooding due to rising sea levels, and her team is in a race against time to record and preserve what artifacts they can before it’s too late. Alexis doesn’t expect to find herself intrigued by the work, but the site and the jungle weave their spell over her... moreLeft behind on Earth while her colleagues begin work at the Martian ruins at Station 11, archaeological grad student Alexis Atkins prepares for a summer at the ancient Mayan site of Calakmul.The jungle site is in danger of permanently flooding due to rising sea levels, and her team is in a race against time to record and preserve what artifacts they can before it’s too late. Alexis doesn’t expect to find herself intrigued by the work, but the site and the jungle weave their spell over her. Soon, she and her colleagues find an undiscovered chamber, one whose secrets will change their world forever.Captain of Lisseethi’s Fang, K’thiss doesn’t know what to expect at the end of his journey. After over fifteen hundred years, the priest clan have promised the return of the Lady and the reunification of their people with their Mayan brethren, but things are not at all what he anticipated when his ship arrives at Ox Te’ Tuun. Their priestess is wearing dirt stained garments, the city lies in ruins, and the humans don’t seem to recognize the Xithilene at all. Instead, they react with shock and fear at the sight of him.Alexis will need all her courage when she and her coworkers embark on a journey to a far off alien planet. Not all is as it seems on Xithilene, and no one knows how far they can trust their new alien allies. Most unexpected of all is her growing attraction to the ship’s forbidding captain. Love was never in her plans, but Alexis is learning there are some things in life she could never anticipate. less

Reporter Rebecca Locklear was supposed to be enjoying a short vacation while finishing a feel-good puff piece on the Ancient Martian ruins at Station 11. The last thing she expected was to land the scoop of a lifetime -- the aliens she encounters are alive and well, and they're not from Mars.Xithilene arms dealer Sarss hitched a ride with his old friend Hassanth aboard the Jade Dart to help recover the humans abducted from Earth by their enemies among the priest clan... moreReporter Rebecca Locklear was supposed to be enjoying a short vacation while finishing a feel-good puff piece on the Ancient Martian ruins at Station 11. The last thing she expected was to land the scoop of a lifetime -- the aliens she encounters are alive and well, and they're not from Mars.Xithilene arms dealer Sarss hitched a ride with his old friend Hassanth aboard the Jade Dart to help recover the humans abducted from Earth by their enemies among the priest clan. When he meets Rebecca that night on a barren Martian dust field, the trajectory of his life will change in ways he never could've imagined.Both remain reluctant to explore their burgeoning attraction, but circumstances contrive to draw them together as they embark on a journey to thwart a threat that could forever change both of their planets. Ghosts from the past haunt both of them, and scars that appeared healed are reopened -- Rebecca and Sarss will have to overcome their own demons as well as their enemies to protect those they love. Along the way, Sarss will discover that Rebecca is much more than just another pretty human, but could she ever really love him once she learns the whole truth? less

Alice Munroe is looking for her missing little sister. When she discovers she may have stowed away on an alien ship, Alice will need to decide just how far she’s willing to go to keep her sister safe. Tracking down Bethenny will require her to leave behind everything she’s ever known.T’kalinth never expected to become a captain in the Xithilene fleet. He was content to work alongside his best friend K’thiss, yet the responsibility is now his... moreAlice Munroe is looking for her missing little sister. When she discovers she may have stowed away on an alien ship, Alice will need to decide just how far she’s willing to go to keep her sister safe. Tracking down Bethenny will require her to leave behind everything she’s ever known.T’kalinth never expected to become a captain in the Xithilene fleet. He was content to work alongside his best friend K’thiss, yet the responsibility is now his. The new captain of the J’vinka’s Claw is tasked with transporting human dignitaries between their planets, and soon, human soldiers. The position quickly begins to hold much more than he bargained for as tensions between humans and the Xithilene rise ever higher.When their lives collide, they will each need to determine how much they’re prepared to risk to experience life and love on their own terms. Alice can’t fight her attraction to the handsome commander, but she’s not yet willing to lose her heart -- and T’kalinth isn’t willing to accept anything less. less

Carlie Henderson’s idea of a dream vacation isn’t a week in the Lisseethi jungles of the planet Xithilene, but when her best friend Alexis invites her to come visit her new home, she can’t say no. Looking forward to a brief stay before the rush and bustle of a new semester, Carlie is determined to enjoy her time with her friend and her new alien husband, but the relaxing time off quickly takes a turn for the unexpected... moreCarlie Henderson’s idea of a dream vacation isn’t a week in the Lisseethi jungles of the planet Xithilene, but when her best friend Alexis invites her to come visit her new home, she can’t say no. Looking forward to a brief stay before the rush and bustle of a new semester, Carlie is determined to enjoy her time with her friend and her new alien husband, but the relaxing time off quickly takes a turn for the unexpected.Impulsive and arrogant, High Priest Sseith of Ka’alaniss was once one of the most powerful men in Verkissat. When the repercussions from a terrible decision force him to flee the city, he discovers the friends he thought would support him are nowhere to be found. On the run for months, he crafts a desperate plan that unfolds in a way he never could’ve imagined. Carlie accidentally becomes entangled in his latest mistake, but if she and Sseith want to survive being stranded in an uninhabited area of the Lisseethi forest, they will need to find a way to navigate the dangers together.What starts as simple cooperation soon begins to grow into something more, but time is running out for them both. When they make a discovery that threatens to shake the entire foundation of Xithilene society, Sseith will question his faith, his heritage, and everything he’s ever believed about himself. Carlie will have to decide whether she wants to change the course of her future for a man few people have ever really known, and fewer are willing to forgive. She may not believe in the Lady’s blessing, but Carlie will need all of her courage to find a way to carve out her own fate. less

Bethenny Munroe has always been impulsive, but stowing away on the Jade Dart just might take the cake. Hoping for an escape, Bethenny finds more than she’d anticipated in first officer J’cinth. With a tongue as nimble as his feet, he dances his way right into her heart, but he’s convinced a Xithilene mercenary ship is no place for a daughter of the Lady like Bethenny.It’ll take more than words to show J’cinth that the life he envisions for her isn’t the one she wants... moreBethenny Munroe has always been impulsive, but stowing away on the Jade Dart just might take the cake. Hoping for an escape, Bethenny finds more than she’d anticipated in first officer J’cinth. With a tongue as nimble as his feet, he dances his way right into her heart, but he’s convinced a Xithilene mercenary ship is no place for a daughter of the Lady like Bethenny.It’ll take more than words to show J’cinth that the life he envisions for her isn’t the one she wants. After she reunites with her sister in the Xithilene capital city, Bethenny stumbles upon a dangerous smuggling ring that threatens both of their people. Little does she know, J’cinth has a finger in that pie, too. Bethenny was looking for a second chance, but they’ll both have to quiet the echoes of their pasts before they can safely build a future together. less

Marta Carlson was there when the aliens first arrived on Earth, but she stood in the shadows, glad to be overlooked. When she receives a second chance to join her colleagues on Xithilene she takes it, ready to do her job wherever it may take her...even if it’s to the depths of the Lisseethi jungle.L’allith of Fassalthi is the senior clan leader of all Lisseethi, but reaching his position hasn’t come easily... moreMarta Carlson was there when the aliens first arrived on Earth, but she stood in the shadows, glad to be overlooked. When she receives a second chance to join her colleagues on Xithilene she takes it, ready to do her job wherever it may take her...even if it’s to the depths of the Lisseethi jungle.L’allith of Fassalthi is the senior clan leader of all Lisseethi, but reaching his position hasn’t come easily. When his enemies learn that a newly discovered Lisseethi temple threatens their interests, he vows to keep it protected. He never anticipates his powerful reaction to Marta, or how far some people will go to make sure the secrets of the temple stay buried. less

The last time a human walked the halls of his ship, V'esthiss of X'iesti plunged his fangs into the man's neck and killed him. He was only the first officer then. Now as captain of the J'vinka's Claw, he can hardly refuse when he's ordered to take on a human anthropologist as part of his crew.The most junior professor in her department, Kat Davis knows she has to keep proving herself... moreThe last time a human walked the halls of his ship, V'esthiss of X'iesti plunged his fangs into the man's neck and killed him. He was only the first officer then. Now as captain of the J'vinka's Claw, he can hardly refuse when he's ordered to take on a human anthropologist as part of his crew.The most junior professor in her department, Kat Davis knows she has to keep proving herself. When her boss gives her two options, it's an easy decision to travel to Mars when the alternative is losing her position. She boards a Xithilene warship believing she'll return in six short months.The ship's humanitarian mission starts smoothly, but soon V'esthiss receives a new set of orders—orders that send his ship back to Xithilene. V'esthiss has spent years fleeing his family, but now he will have to face them again, because the man who called him home is his father—the king. less

Adventure, knowledge, alliance: Melania Abbot is looking for all three when she walks aboard the ramp of the Xithilene ship the J’vinka’s Claw. The arrival of the same aliens on Mars approximately six months ago brought her career to a standstill, but as part of a human honor guard selected to celebrate the deepening bond between the two species and their planets, she hopes to reclaim some excitement and purpose in her life.Lieutenant Xath has had his fill of human women... moreAdventure, knowledge, alliance: Melania Abbot is looking for all three when she walks aboard the ramp of the Xithilene ship the J’vinka’s Claw. The arrival of the same aliens on Mars approximately six months ago brought her career to a standstill, but as part of a human honor guard selected to celebrate the deepening bond between the two species and their planets, she hopes to reclaim some excitement and purpose in her life.Lieutenant Xath has had his fill of human women. They may be fascinating and beautiful, but they only bring trouble—especially aboard a ship full of Xithilene warriors. Still feeling the sting of a recent rejection, he isn’t going to let their new crew mates get in the way of his duties. Unfortunately, with a prince at the helm, there’s been little enough adventure aboard the Claw, and when he learns of their next assignment, it doesn’t look as if that will change anytime soon.Melania and Xath may both crave excitement, but they receive more than they wished for when it becomes clear there’s a saboteur aboard the ship. Tensions rise between the Xithilene and their human allies, and no one is sure who to trust as rumors fly and systems fail. When a routine scouting mission goes horribly wrong, Xath will find himself relying on the one human soldier he’s tried his best to ignore: Melania Abbot. They will need to work together if they wish to survive—and they soon learn their discoveries will prove vital to the survival of all Council species—but only if they can live long enough to tell anyone. less

She touches his bronze scaled face and she can’t look away.He feels her soft caress and vows he will know her name.Mia Roberts sets out for Xithilene with the goal of perfecting a human translation implant that will help strengthen the alliance between their planets, but she soon learns her job won’t be so simple. Intrigue surrounds the production of the implant prototypes and she faces her own distraction in the form of a handsome, arresting Xithilene priest... moreShe touches his bronze scaled face and she can’t look away.He feels her soft caress and vows he will know her name.Mia Roberts sets out for Xithilene with the goal of perfecting a human translation implant that will help strengthen the alliance between their planets, but she soon learns her job won’t be so simple. Intrigue surrounds the production of the implant prototypes and she faces her own distraction in the form of a handsome, arresting Xithilene priest. After the death of her husband, Mia promised herself she’d never lose her heart to a man again, but being with L’xat strains her resolve. She looks at him and sees a second chance at love, if she can only be brave enough to take it.L’xat of N’kesselth has always placed his position above all else—duty carves the path of his life. His temporary position as head priest of the temple in the capital city of Verkissat is just another role his obedience to the Lady’s will requires. He has met many humans—he has pleased many women—yet when he first encounters Mia as a guest at his temple, he’s tempted in a way he never has been before. She feels the irresistible pull between them as strongly as he does himself, but she wants something from him no woman ever has: his heart.When L’xat whisks the latest contingent of human visitors away to his residence in Ve’aska, he finds his homecoming bittersweet. As old wounds are reopened and secrets are revealed, L’xat and Mia discover they are in the midst of something far more dangerous than they’d ever imagined: a struggle for the future of Xithilene that could end in the destruction of everything their peoples have worked so hard to build. less

It’s Christmastime in Verkissat, and seven Xithilene males are about to set out to prove to their mates that they can have a perfect Earth Christmas—even if they’re lightyears away from home.When Kat Davis and Prince V’esthiss decide to invite several human-Xithilene couples to the palace to celebrate the holiday season, they’re hoping to share treasured traditions and companionship with their friends... moreIt’s Christmastime in Verkissat, and seven Xithilene males are about to set out to prove to their mates that they can have a perfect Earth Christmas—even if they’re lightyears away from home.When Kat Davis and Prince V’esthiss decide to invite several human-Xithilene couples to the palace to celebrate the holiday season, they’re hoping to share treasured traditions and companionship with their friends. Kat may have sent the invitation to the party, but High Priest Sseith of Ka'alaniss has taken it upon himself to work with all of the other Xithilene men to ensure that this Christmas surpasses all those that came before it...as might be expected, there are a few hiccups along the way to Christmas day.Join your favorite Sons of Kukulcán characters as they navigate life between two cultures. Expect a grumpy Santa, a surprise guest from the jungles of Lisseethi, and couples who are just as deliriously in love with one another now as they were at the beginning of their stories. less