The Elation Wars Series by L.A. Holloway

Commander Ekhor has never known a universe without war. As a proud member of a warrior race, he has defended his people from the threat of the Rha'ku'tan Empire for his entire life, rising in the ranks of the Alliance military to become one of its most respected leaders. When a mission to a remote, enigmatic planet goes wrong, Ekhor finds himself stranded in an unfamiliar jungle, with no way to contact his people and little hope for survival... moreCommander Ekhor has never known a universe without war. As a proud member of a warrior race, he has defended his people from the threat of the Rha'ku'tan Empire for his entire life, rising in the ranks of the Alliance military to become one of its most respected leaders. When a mission to a remote, enigmatic planet goes wrong, Ekhor finds himself stranded in an unfamiliar jungle, with no way to contact his people and little hope for survival. His only chance lies in a mysterious human woman with wild eyes and few words -- a woman whose origins and intentions are yet unknown to him. With the Rha'ku'tan on his trail and a jungle full of predators ahead of him, he has no choice but to trust the small, feeble human to guide him to safety. But who is she? How did she end up on Ravia? And what is the strange pang he feels in his hearts every time she touches him? Every day is a fight to survive, but as Ekhor learns more about the woman who saved him, his feelings for her grow. He knows he must find a way to escape from Ravia, but one thing has become clear: He cannot leave without her. ------ Wildling of Ravia is a full-length romance novel with a happily-ever-after, no cliffhanger, and no cheating. This book is intended for mature audiences. less

A petty pickpocket, a brilliant engineer, and a traumatized soldier too broken to fight.Baldiri Trod already has a mate: Qwi'kikki, the brilliant Ska'hian Engineer who is working with him to adapt Ska'hian tech to Alliance vessels, but when a visit with their manufacturing partner K'ren Daku leads him to cross paths with a charming solaran woman named Cathy, Trod's feelings are torn... moreA petty pickpocket, a brilliant engineer, and a traumatized soldier too broken to fight.Baldiri Trod already has a mate: Qwi'kikki, the brilliant Ska'hian Engineer who is working with him to adapt Ska'hian tech to Alliance vessels, but when a visit with their manufacturing partner K'ren Daku leads him to cross paths with a charming solaran woman named Cathy, Trod's feelings are torn. Despite Qwi's assurance (and even encouragement) that courting a second partner is acceptable, Trod has his doubts. Qwi's people may be polyamorous, but Cathy's are not. Would she be willing to accept a relationship with him if it meant she had to share his divided affections?Before he can learn the answer to that question, a horrifying truth about Cathy's situation comes to light, and he is faced with a choice: go on as though nothing has changed, or risk everything to protect her from harm. The choice is obvious. Breaking Cathy out of Daku Headquarters and removing the deadly collar around her neck are the easy parts. Sheltering the abducted solaran under the same roof as his mate? That may prove more challenging...Thief of Joy is a full-length sci-fi romance novel with a happily-ever-after and no cheating. Potential triggers and content warnings are listed in the book. This book is intended for mature audiences. less