Warriors of Elyria Series by Vivian Hawthorne

“I know what you’re going to ask. That was something us humans call a French kiss,” I said.After throwing himself into an A.I.-guided escape pod, Enki the Elyrian warrior flees an enemy ship to emerge on a strange planet, where he encounters a woman. He can tell she’s a woman, because there used to be women on Elyria... more“I know what you’re going to ask. That was something us humans call a French kiss,” I said.After throwing himself into an A.I.-guided escape pod, Enki the Elyrian warrior flees an enemy ship to emerge on a strange planet, where he encounters a woman. He can tell she’s a woman, because there used to be women on Elyria. But it has been many years since he’s seen one in person…Emily Lightner didn’t know what to expect when she signed up to become the newest resident intern at White Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary, but it certainly wasn’t this. After a strange flying object crash-lands in the woods behind the staff cabins, time seems to work differently, and Emily is the only person around who’s noticed. Why her, and why now? To figure out what’s going on, she’ll have to track down the handsome, blonde stranger she saw climbing out of the giant egg at the center of the crash site.Please note: This steamy romance novella contains high heat moments, insta-love themes, interplanetary war, and sexy alien shifters. First in a series but can be read as a standalone story. less

I won’t let myself get hurt again…All Emily wants to do is focus on her internship at White Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary. A normal, drama-free year is just what the doctor ordered, especially since Emily’s fresh out of a difficult breakup. Unfortunately, her plans are stalled when she crosses paths with a handsome, alien warrior. An alien who insists that she may be alien, too.I have never felt this way before... moreI won’t let myself get hurt again…All Emily wants to do is focus on her internship at White Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary. A normal, drama-free year is just what the doctor ordered, especially since Emily’s fresh out of a difficult breakup. Unfortunately, her plans are stalled when she crosses paths with a handsome, alien warrior. An alien who insists that she may be alien, too.I have never felt this way before.The more he thinks about it, the more Enki believes his arrival on Earth was no mere accident. Emily seems more Elyrian than human, which could make her the last Elyrian female. This is exciting news for Enki, who wouldn’t mind returning to Elyria with a mate. However, it’ll take a lot of convincing to get career-focused Emily to see the truth. Luckily, Enki is willing to show her what he has to offer, starting with the muscular physique under his exo suit. less

Finally, things are looking up.After years of schooling, Emily Lightner has found her calling as the veterinary intern for White Mountain Wildlife Refuge, home of a federally-protected pack of wolves. Unfortunately, not everyone appreciates her work. Residents of the nearby town of Pinehead are sick of losing livestock to a mysterious cattle mutilator. While the locals blame the wolves, Emily knows cattle mutilations are more of an alien thing, and there’s only one alien that she knows of... moreFinally, things are looking up.After years of schooling, Emily Lightner has found her calling as the veterinary intern for White Mountain Wildlife Refuge, home of a federally-protected pack of wolves. Unfortunately, not everyone appreciates her work. Residents of the nearby town of Pinehead are sick of losing livestock to a mysterious cattle mutilator. While the locals blame the wolves, Emily knows cattle mutilations are more of an alien thing, and there’s only one alien that she knows of.A warrior in exile.Enki, an Elyrian warrior marooned on Earth, is passing his time by volunteering at the refuge. It keeps him close to the wolves he’s befriended, but more importantly, it brings him closer to Emily. He suspects that she may be part-Elyrian herself, making her the last known female of their race. He also happens to be falling in love with her.As the two grow closer over the shared mission of uncovering Emily’s ancestry, local attitudes towards the wolves become a real threat. If Emily and Enki want to protect the wolves they’ve grown to love, they’ll have to figure out the attacker’s true identity once and for all…even if they may not like what they find. less