Rose Rising Series by Thea Masen

Stay on the space station and die, or become the attractive alien captain’s fake wife? Not a hard choice.Holland If I don’t get off this station, they’ll kill me. My only hope is The Rose, a ship about to embark on a seven-year mission into unknown space. When Captain Havaford catches me sneaking onboard, he doesn’t call the authorities. Instead, he offers something scandalous. Stay on the space station (where I’ll die), or agree to be the hot Luxaain’s wife... moreStay on the space station and die, or become the attractive alien captain’s fake wife? Not a hard choice.Holland If I don’t get off this station, they’ll kill me. My only hope is The Rose, a ship about to embark on a seven-year mission into unknown space. When Captain Havaford catches me sneaking onboard, he doesn’t call the authorities. Instead, he offers something scandalous. Stay on the space station (where I’ll die), or agree to be the hot Luxaain’s wife. All I have to do is let him jerk off with me in the room—dirty, but not exactly a burden when he looks like a forbidden fruit I want to lick.Rook Every soul on The Rose reports to me and I won’t take advantage of my position. Which means I can't screw anyone for seven years. I thought I’d be fine, but the closer we get to launch, the more uncertain I am. Luxaain urges aren’t easy to control. We’re a promiscuous species by nature. When an opportunity appears in the form of a tempting, mischievous stowaway, I offer her a deal. I’ll let her stay in exchange for helping with a few Luxaain cravings my anatomy won't let me take care of myself. I won't force her to sleep with me, but if she wants to get laid, I'll be more than happy to oblige.If you love sizzling banter, spicy romantic chemistry, and aliens with interesting anatomy , you'll love this fast-paced, short read.Fake marriagePropositioningAlpha maleGood consentRunning from the space mafia less

My mom warned me that men are dangerous—the depraved Bee’h most of all. Now, I’m sharing a room with one.Nomi I thought switching roommates was a good idea until I found out my new roommate was J’bel. He's the First Officer on The Rose and the most frightening species in the galaxy. With horns, fur, and claws, he’s every monster from my childhood nightmares. But once he moves in, I realize he’s so much more than that. He’s sweet. Passionate. Sensual. Thrilling, in the most forbidden way... moreMy mom warned me that men are dangerous—the depraved Bee’h most of all. Now, I’m sharing a room with one.Nomi I thought switching roommates was a good idea until I found out my new roommate was J’bel. He's the First Officer on The Rose and the most frightening species in the galaxy. With horns, fur, and claws, he’s every monster from my childhood nightmares. But once he moves in, I realize he’s so much more than that. He’s sweet. Passionate. Sensual. Thrilling, in the most forbidden way. He makes me feel things I’ve never felt with anyone else. And I crave more.J’bel Women want me for only one thing. To get themselves off with the wild beast they fear. They like the adrenaline. I’m their dirty, explicit sex dream. A roller coaster they want to ride. Nothing more. When my adorable, doll-faced roommate asks me to teach her about her body, how can I refuse? I wish this could be more than physical, but I’m not the guy who gets the girl. I’m the guy who gets the girl off.If you love monster romances with male characters who are wild in the bedroom, but secretly love to cuddle, you'll love this sizzling short read. Beauty and the BeastPlayer and virginUnintentional RoommatesTeach meMonster alienHe calls her “beauty” and “doll face”She calls him “beast” and “big guy” less

My True Mate is somewhere on this starship. But finding her won't be easy. I’m in love with my best friend. I’ve wanted her ever since we were young, and it’s only gotten worse. She’s sensual and fun and knows me better than anyone else in the five solar systems. But she doesn’t think of me that way. Ever since I found out my True Mate is on The Rose, I’ve been avoiding Vera. If my fated mate is here, I should be looking for her—not pining after my best friend... moreMy True Mate is somewhere on this starship. But finding her won't be easy. I’m in love with my best friend. I’ve wanted her ever since we were young, and it’s only gotten worse. She’s sensual and fun and knows me better than anyone else in the five solar systems. But she doesn’t think of me that way. Ever since I found out my True Mate is on The Rose, I’ve been avoiding Vera. If my fated mate is here, I should be looking for her—not pining after my best friend. No matter how hard I try to move on, Vera’s the only one I want. And tonight, she’s looking at me in ways that make me feel exposed and brazen. It makes me want to something stupid—like kiss my best friend. What would she do if I tried? Zenth is acting weird. He’s never been a tease or a flirt, but ever since we left the space station, he’s been dating a lot more than normal. I’ve barely seen him, and I don’t like it. I miss my best friend. When we’re given twenty-four hours on the pleasure planet Mookon 5, I make it my mission to find out what’s going on with him. But now that we’re finally spending time together, it’s clear Zenth isn’t the only one acting strange. When did my best friend get hot? And why does every touch between us feel charged in a way it never has before?If you like your spicy romance sweet and sensual, you'll love this out-of-this-world friends to lovers alien romance.Friends to loversFated matesAlien anatomyPleasure planetExhibitionism / voyeurism less

I should celebrate that I found my fated mate. But how can I when she’s pregnant with another man’s child?Orion I’ve avoided my fated mate for months, but now she’s sitting in my office. As the ship’s counselor, I shouldn’t turn her away, but being with her and not acting on the mating bond is torture. I knew Lexi was my mate the first time I saw her. The captain was giving his pre-launch speech and our gaze caught across the room... moreI should celebrate that I found my fated mate. But how can I when she’s pregnant with another man’s child?Orion I’ve avoided my fated mate for months, but now she’s sitting in my office. As the ship’s counselor, I shouldn’t turn her away, but being with her and not acting on the mating bond is torture. I knew Lexi was my mate the first time I saw her. The captain was giving his pre-launch speech and our gaze caught across the room. The pull was instantaneous, but when I got close to her, I realized my worse nightmare. She’s pregnant with another man’s child, and I vowed I’d never have children.Lexi Getting pregnant right before a seven-year mission into deep space wasn’t what I planned. But I’m not upset about it. I’ve always wanted a big family with lots of kids. I just don’t want to do it alone. Now, I have a new mission. Find a husband before this baby is born. I already have some prospects, but none of them are the man I want. I’ve never felt an attraction as strong as what I feel for Orion, and I know he feels it, too. So why does he keep pushing me away?If you love alpha males who lose control around the woman they want, you'll love Mates.What you'll find in the less

Ten years ago I divorced my fated mated, but now, I want her back.LydiaResisting a mating bond is exhausting. And I’ve been doing it for ten years.I thought Zylas and I would be together forever, but when our son died, we took our grief out on one another and it ripped us apart.We’ve skirted around each other since both joining the crew of The Rose, but now the captain is sending us down to explore the first habitable planet we’ve discovered... moreTen years ago I divorced my fated mated, but now, I want her back.LydiaResisting a mating bond is exhausting. And I’ve been doing it for ten years.I thought Zylas and I would be together forever, but when our son died, we took our grief out on one another and it ripped us apart.We’ve skirted around each other since both joining the crew of The Rose, but now the captain is sending us down to explore the first habitable planet we’ve discovered.Can my self-control hold for multiple days of close proximity with Zylas? And do I want it to?ZylasThe last year on The Rose has stirred up a lot of memories. It’s hard to remember why Lydia and I fight our connection so hard. We’re not the same people we were ten years ago when we lost our son.Could we make it work if we tried again?When a lapse in control leads to a stolen kiss, I know we’ve waited long enough. I’m going to win her back.A dangerous mission might not be the time to do it, but I can’t wait another minute.For fans of Ruby Dixon, Michele Mills, and Petra Palerno.What to Less than 200 pagesSecond chance romanceOlder coupleFated matesHairless alienLong tongueAphrodisiac c u mExploring a new planetDominant MMCA happy endingTen years ago I divorced my fated mated, but now, I want her back.LydiaResisting a mating bond is exhausting. And I’ve been doing it for ten years.I thought Zylas and I would be together forever, but when our son died, we took our grief out on one another and it ripped us apart.We’ve skirted around each other since both joining the crew of The Rose, but now the captain is sending us down to explore the first habitable planet we’ve discovered.Can my self-control hold for multiple days of close proximity with Zylas? And do I want it to?ZylasThe last year on The Rose has stirred up a lot of memories. It’s hard to remember why Lydia and I fight our connection so hard. We’re not the same people we were ten years ago when we lost our son.Could we make it work if we tried again?When a lapse in control leads to a stolen kiss, I know we’ve waited long enough. I’m going to win her back.A dangerous mission might not be the time to do it, but I can’t wait another minute.For fans of Ruby Dixon, Michele Mills, and Petra Palerno.What to Less than 200 pagesSecond chance romanceOlder coupleFated matesHairless alienLong tongueAphrodisiac c u mExploring a new planetDominant MMCA happy ending less

To save the woman I love, I must reveal the truth and face my crimes.The The rebellion wasn’t supposed to end like this. My wombmate has killed the emperor, taken the throne, and declared war on the Federation. The Rose has to turn back and warn the Five Solar Systems. Which means in order to save the woman I love and her people, I have to reveal myself and convince Captain Havaford to abandon his mission... moreTo save the woman I love, I must reveal the truth and face my crimes.The The rebellion wasn’t supposed to end like this. My wombmate has killed the emperor, taken the throne, and declared war on the Federation. The Rose has to turn back and warn the Five Solar Systems. Which means in order to save the woman I love and her people, I have to reveal myself and convince Captain Havaford to abandon his mission.But will she ever forgive me for the things that I’ve done?The Love I’ve been pining after the same man ever since we left the space station almost two years ago. But he showed no real interest until today. In the most cryptic way possible, he told me he did everything for me. To save me.But he’s the one who sabotaged our ship, put my friends’ lives at risk. How could that be for me? I don’t know who he is anymore. The kind, soft-spoken man I thought I loved is actually an alien spy.I should hate him. But I can’t.When he devises a plan to leave The Rose and kill the new emperor, I know I can’t let him go alone. I’m going to help him stop this war. I won’t let him leave me behind. No matter how dangerous it is.If you love monsters and aliens with all the accessories, this one's for you.What you’ll find in the morally gray MMCStrong, stubborn FMCShapeshiftingVolupWingsScalesKnottingVibrating peenTail playTentaclesSuckersFangsA plot to kill an emperorSecrets revealedLots of spiceAnd a happy endingTo save the woman I love, I must reveal the truth and face my crimes.The The rebellion wasn’t supposed to end like this. My wombmate has killed the emperor, taken the throne, and declared war on the Federation. The Rose has to turn back and warn the Five Solar Systems. Which means in order to save the woman I love and her people, I have to reveal myself and convince Captain Havaford to abandon his mission.But will she ever forgive me for the things that I’ve done?The Love I’ve been pining after the same man ever since we left the space station almost two years ago. But he showed no real interest until today. In the most cryptic way possible, he told me he did everything for me. To save me.But he’s the one who sabotaged our ship, put my friends’ lives at risk. How could that be for me? I don’t know who he is anymore. The kind, soft-spoken man I thought I loved is actually an alien spy.I should hate him. But I can’t.When he devises a plan to leave The Rose and kill the new emperor, I know I can’t let him go alone. I’m going to help him stop this war. I won’t let him leave me behind. No matter how dangerous it is.If you love monsters and aliens with all the accessories, this one's for you.What you’ll find in the morally gray MMCStrong, stubborn FMCShapeshiftingVolupWingsScalesKnottingVibrating peenTail playTentaclesSuckersFangs less