Latharian Mate Program Series by Mina Carter

Fleeing a violent past, she found her future in the embrace of an alien prince. On the run from her violent ex, Naomi is on the streets with no money, no options, and a two-year-old daughter to protect. Desperate and with nothing left to lose, she enrols in the new Latharian Mate program. When she's matched with Rohn K'Saan, an actual prince and cousin of the emperor, her world is turned upside down... moreFleeing a violent past, she found her future in the embrace of an alien prince. On the run from her violent ex, Naomi is on the streets with no money, no options, and a two-year-old daughter to protect. Desperate and with nothing left to lose, she enrols in the new Latharian Mate program. When she's matched with Rohn K'Saan, an actual prince and cousin of the emperor, her world is turned upside down. Despite her best efforts to keep her guard up, Naomi finds herself drawn to the handsome, charming alien. His strength and confidence are intoxicating, and she can't deny the attraction she feels. But as their connection deepens, Naomi's past catches up with them. Her violent ex-partner is hot on her trail, and when he threatens her and their two-year-old daughter, she realizes that they may never be truly safe… He's used to getting what he wants. But can he win the heart of his human mate? Rohn K'Saan can't believe his luck when he's matched with the beautiful human woman, Naomi. As a prince and cousin of the emperor, he's used to getting what he wants, and he wants Naomi. Captivated by her strength and determination to keep herself and her daughter safe, he's determined to prove to her that he's the male who can do just that and win her heart in the process. When Naomi's daughter is taken, Rohn realizes that rank and privilege mean nothing. As a prince of the lathar and one of the galaxy's most lethal and feared warriors, he'll stop at nothing to get her back and save his new family…. less

She needs money, and fast… or her nephew dies. Halle is at her wits end. She and her sister are working two jobs each, but even that’s not enough for them to eat some days. And that’s before the emotional toll of caring for a sick toddler. When they’re landed with a huge medical bill, Halle has only one option left to her… signing up with the Latharian Mate Program. Beyond all her hopes, she’s matched immediately, and her alien ‘husband’ pays the fee she demanded without argument... moreShe needs money, and fast… or her nephew dies. Halle is at her wits end. She and her sister are working two jobs each, but even that’s not enough for them to eat some days. And that’s before the emotional toll of caring for a sick toddler. When they’re landed with a huge medical bill, Halle has only one option left to her… signing up with the Latharian Mate Program. Beyond all her hopes, she’s matched immediately, and her alien ‘husband’ pays the fee she demanded without argument. She steels herself to become a mail-order mate for some alien guy, but when her match turns out to be a hideously scarred grump, her nerves flee the building. Passing out at a guy’s feet is an awesome first impression, right? His mate is beautiful, delicate, and only interested in his money… A former healer, Kaas V’aant knows that he’s no oil painting, especially to a human. But a twist of genetics means that he won’t get a second match, so when his mate is found, he agrees to whatever she wants, including the exorbitant amount of credits she demands before she’ll even leave her planet. But when his new mate faints at the first sight of him, Kaas realizes he’ll have to tread lightly. They say opposites attract… He has time, and more than enough money to buy her everything she wants… Until he doesn’t. Events from his little mate’s past catch up with her, forcing Kaas into a desperate race to save both his relationship… and his beautiful mate’s life. less

What’s a girl gotta do to get the sexy alien she likes to talk to her? Space-ship ‘road’ trip to the rescue! With no home, no prospects on Earth, and living in luxury with the Lathar, Sadie’s only option is to sign up for the Latharian Mate Program and become a ‘mail-order bride’ for an alien warrior. But how can she when Vaarn, the handsome, silver-haired chief engineer aboard the station, is the only man to make her heart beat faster? The problem is that he barely talks to her... moreWhat’s a girl gotta do to get the sexy alien she likes to talk to her? Space-ship ‘road’ trip to the rescue! With no home, no prospects on Earth, and living in luxury with the Lathar, Sadie’s only option is to sign up for the Latharian Mate Program and become a ‘mail-order bride’ for an alien warrior. But how can she when Vaarn, the handsome, silver-haired chief engineer aboard the station, is the only man to make her heart beat faster? The problem is that he barely talks to her. He listens and likes the cakes she brings him, but actual conversation… zip. Nada. Determined not to condemn herself to a loveless arranged mating through the program, she manages to join a trade mission with a crew of just two. She’ll get him to talk to her, even if it’s the last thing she does…. Facing his own death in battle? Not a problem. Telling the beautiful human female how he feels? Abort mission. Vaarn knows the score. As soon as Sadie signs up for the mate program, she'll be lost to him forever. And with his unique DNA? There's no way they'll be matched. To protect his heart, he tries to keep his distance from the captivating and vivacious human. But it's hard when she's always there, tempting him with her presence and those thoughtful gifts of cake. Seriously, how's a guy supposed to resist? When Sadie's assigned as a consultant to the Krantav 3 negotiations, he’s furious. The area's a hotbed of danger, and the thought of taking her there alone makes his protective instincts roar. But orders are orders, and he's overruled. Fine. He'll bring her along, keep his hands to himself (no matter how much he aches to touch her), and make draanthing sure she's safe. But when pirates attack, all bets are off. They want his female, to sell her on the auction block. Not happening. Not on his watch. Because she's become the owner of his soul. And he'll do whatever it takes to protect what's his. Even if it’s the last thing he does…. less

Her survival depends on invisibility. Her heart has other plans. Desperate to escape her abusive foster family, Jade disguises herself as a boy and stows away on a ship bound for Devan station, knowing her only hope of survival is to remain undetected. But when she meets S'aad, a powerful healer working aboard the station, she is caught between survival and an unexpected attraction to the handsome alien warrior... moreHer survival depends on invisibility. Her heart has other plans. Desperate to escape her abusive foster family, Jade disguises herself as a boy and stows away on a ship bound for Devan station, knowing her only hope of survival is to remain undetected. But when she meets S'aad, a powerful healer working aboard the station, she is caught between survival and an unexpected attraction to the handsome alien warrior. But her secret could destroy everything, and the dangerous mate program might be her worst nightmare—or her only salvation. Genetic matching expert. Emotional novice. Inevitable collision. As a lead researcher in the mate program, S'aad believes in the scientific precision of genetic compatibility. But a new assistant threatens to unravel everything he knows about matching humans and Latharians, challenging his professional detachment and awakening something far more dangerous than any scientific protocol. With a trafficking network closing in Jade is now the key to exposing a network that could destroy everything he believes in. And some secrets are deadly enough to destroy them both. less

Colony widow, desperate mother, reluctant mate…. Her kids needed doctors she couldn't afford. The Latharian Mate Program seemed like Eira's only way out. Walking away from her husband's memory and their family home gutted her, but the space station offered what the colony couldn't—a fighting chance for her children's health. Being matched with the station's intimidating Lead Engineer—a warrior with combat honors who's already raising a daughter of his own—wasn't part of her plan... moreColony widow, desperate mother, reluctant mate…. Her kids needed doctors she couldn't afford. The Latharian Mate Program seemed like Eira's only way out. Walking away from her husband's memory and their family home gutted her, but the space station offered what the colony couldn't—a fighting chance for her children's health. Being matched with the station's intimidating Lead Engineer—a warrior with combat honors who's already raising a daughter of his own—wasn't part of her plan. Neither was watching him be arrested for treason right as she was beginning to fall for him…. Lead Engineer, decorated warrior, single father. .. Maax A'Taav prides himself on precision and control. Since rescuing his daughter from abusive guardians, he's created an orderly life for them aboard Devan Station. When the mate program matches him with Eira and her three children, he discovers that family isn't about order… it’s about love, adaptability and having the courage to stand up and fight for those you love… even if it costs you everything. With security forces hunting Maax and Emily facing removal from the only father she's ever known, can Eira fight an alien system determined to tear them apart? Or will their chance at happiness be shattered before it truly begins? less

She wanted a fresh start. She got an alien War-Commander instead. Harper is drowning. Broke, exhausted, and dragging her irresponsible cousin through life, she sees the Mate Program as her only escape. A signing bonus and a fresh start, what could go wrong? Then her cousin blows the money and crashes their flyer. Harper thinks they're done for… until seven feet of patient, protective, irritatingly handsome alien warrior pulls her from the wreckage. Now she's in his quarters. Under his rules... moreShe wanted a fresh start. She got an alien War-Commander instead. Harper is drowning. Broke, exhausted, and dragging her irresponsible cousin through life, she sees the Mate Program as her only escape. A signing bonus and a fresh start, what could go wrong? Then her cousin blows the money and crashes their flyer. Harper thinks they're done for… until seven feet of patient, protective, irritatingly handsome alien warrior pulls her from the wreckage. Now she's in his quarters. Under his rules. Going nowhere. Until the Mate Program decides they don't want her, and they're going to send her home. Unless the warrior who saved her gets his way…. He didn't become a War-Commander by giving up. She doesn't stand a chance. When War-Commander Kirr M'Aab pulls the fierce little human female from a crashed flyer, he knows she was always meant to be his. He'll burn down the program, the station, and anyone who tries to take her from him. She's prickly, defensive, but also the most beautiful thing he's ever seen. The more she pushes him away, the more he wants her. When her past threatens to destroy everything, he will have to prove that his protection—and his heart—are hers for keeps. less