The Coalition Universe Series by E.K. Darnell

The life of Irina Eriadnus hangs by a thread on Oblivion, the desolate penal satellite. With execution hanging over her head, desperation fuels her resolve, as much as knowing that her crimes were justified. Her escape plan is seduce a guard, steal a shuttle, and flee to Athea—the clandestine city on Bora S9 where fugitives vanish into the shadows.Yet fate laughs at her audacity. A plasma storm veers her shuttle off course, crashing onto an unknown alien world... moreThe life of Irina Eriadnus hangs by a thread on Oblivion, the desolate penal satellite. With execution hanging over her head, desperation fuels her resolve, as much as knowing that her crimes were justified. Her escape plan is seduce a guard, steal a shuttle, and flee to Athea—the clandestine city on Bora S9 where fugitives vanish into the shadows.Yet fate laughs at her audacity. A plasma storm veers her shuttle off course, crashing onto an unknown alien world. Irina awakens, bewildered and battered, in a nest of fur and twigs.And there, towering over her, stands Yelzin—a creature both fearsome and tender, a fanged smile on his snout. Clawed hands, red eyes, and massive wings complete the frightening look, though something about him is… sweet, gentle. Yelzin helps her survive the crash and in return, Irina unravels his loneliness—the ache of the solitary Strinee.As the days blur together, their bond strengthens. Yelzin’s touch mends her spirit, and Irina glimpses the heart beneath his furry chest. But the Coalition’s relentless pursuit looms. Must she leave behind the one who has become her solace? Or can she escape the Coalition’s clutches for good?A Bond of Blood is a sci fi alien romance with a HEA. See the author's website for content warnings. Coalition Universe series Book 1. less

Ruby Pyxis is a survivor.After escaping her dying planet as a child, she’s used to doing things on her own. Surviving incarceration and a kidnapping by a powerful galactic politician are no different.Ozun and Tral are happy with each other and their small crew of space rogues, but when the offer of a lifetime comes along, it’s too difficult to refuse. The problem? Instead of picking up what they think is a priceless gem, their cargo is a person—a beautiful woman named Ruby... moreRuby Pyxis is a survivor.After escaping her dying planet as a child, she’s used to doing things on her own. Surviving incarceration and a kidnapping by a powerful galactic politician are no different.Ozun and Tral are happy with each other and their small crew of space rogues, but when the offer of a lifetime comes along, it’s too difficult to refuse. The problem? Instead of picking up what they think is a priceless gem, their cargo is a person—a beautiful woman named Ruby.As the lines between captor and captive blur, Ruby’s sweet sensuality and unyielding spirit ignite something in both men, and she sees the window into the souls of the criminals. Maybe, just maybe, they’re not as tough as they appear.Ozun and Tral have a decision to follow through with the deal or face the wrath of the galaxy’s most fearsome crime boss. Ruby has an important decision as well. Put all of her trust in a crew she barely knows or traverse the vast expanse of the galaxy alone.The Perfect Ruby is a MMF science fiction alien romance with a HFN/HEA. See the author’s website for content warnings. The Coalition Universe series Book 2. Can be read as a standalone. less