Vinduthi Captured Mates Series by Ava York

I'm on the run in the deadly Crimson Sands, desperate to escape my abusive master. But now a dangerous Vinduthi bounty hunter is on my trail - and he always catches his prey. As Drex relentlessly tracks me through the treacherous desert, the sizzling tension between us ignites. I know I should keep running from this lethal, alluring male... moreI'm on the run in the deadly Crimson Sands, desperate to escape my abusive master. But now a dangerous Vinduthi bounty hunter is on my trail - and he always catches his prey. As Drex relentlessly tracks me through the treacherous desert, the sizzling tension between us ignites. I know I should keep running from this lethal, alluring male. But if he catches me, would surrendering to our forbidden desire be so terrible?Drex may be my pursuer, but his fierce embrace is starting to feel more like where I truly belong... less

I never expected to fall for the bounty hunter sent to capture me.As a xenobotanist on the run, I knew the Consortium would send someone. But I never counted on Arkon - fierce, protective, and impossible to resist. With his gray skin, powerful build, and piercing red eyes, he makes me feel safer than I've felt in months.Now we're trapped in the deadly jungles of Kervant-9, fighting to expose a conspiracy that could enslave billions. Every touch ignites something dangerous between us... moreI never expected to fall for the bounty hunter sent to capture me.As a xenobotanist on the run, I knew the Consortium would send someone. But I never counted on Arkon - fierce, protective, and impossible to resist. With his gray skin, powerful build, and piercing red eyes, he makes me feel safer than I've felt in months.Now we're trapped in the deadly jungles of Kervant-9, fighting to expose a conspiracy that could enslave billions. Every touch ignites something dangerous between us. But can I trust him with my secrets - and my heart - when he was hired to bring me in?One thing's nothing will be the same after being claimed by a Vinduthi warrior.A steamy sci-fi romance featuring forbidden attraction, enemies-to-lovers, and a possessive alien warrior who'll stop at nothing to protect what's his. less

Running a bar on the edge of civilized space teaches you to spot danger. What it doesn't teach you is how to resist a seven-foot alien warrior with predator's eyes and a growl that makes my knees weak.As a bartender on Nova's Edge station, I thought I'd seen it all. Then a Vinduthi warrior walked into my bar, all rippling muscle and predator's grace, and turned my world upside down... moreRunning a bar on the edge of civilized space teaches you to spot danger. What it doesn't teach you is how to resist a seven-foot alien warrior with predator's eyes and a growl that makes my knees weak.As a bartender on Nova's Edge station, I thought I'd seen it all. Then a Vinduthi warrior walked into my bar, all rippling muscle and predator's grace, and turned my world upside down.Now I'm helping him investigate disappearing children while trying to ignore how his touch sets every nerve ending on fire. Tyrix says I'm his mate, says he'll keep me safe, but I've never felt more in danger. Not from the conspiracy we're uncovering, but from the way my heart races every time he growls my name.They say a Vinduthi's mate bond is forever. What they don't tell you is how addictive forever can be. less

Rule #1 of hosting an interspecies Valentine's Never let the Mondians near the dance floor.Rule #2: Keep the Sylphids solid.Rule #3: Don't fall for your ridiculously hot Vinduthi security guard while managing the galaxy's most chaos-prone celebration of love.I thought I had everything under control until malfunctioning cleaning drones, zero-gravity "malfunctions," and an AI determined to play matchmaker turned my carefully planned event into a diplomatic disaster zone... moreRule #1 of hosting an interspecies Valentine's Never let the Mondians near the dance floor.Rule #2: Keep the Sylphids solid.Rule #3: Don't fall for your ridiculously hot Vinduthi security guard while managing the galaxy's most chaos-prone celebration of love.I thought I had everything under control until malfunctioning cleaning drones, zero-gravity "malfunctions," and an AI determined to play matchmaker turned my carefully planned event into a diplomatic disaster zone.Now I'm learning some rules are meant to be broken... especially when claiming bites and forever bonds are on the line. Let's just hope the station survives our path to true love.Please Bounty Hunter's Match is a much lighter episode of Vinduthi Captured Mates. If you're not a fan of fluff and screwball comedy, this might not be for you. less

I'm trapped in a haunted house that warps time and space, with a dangerous alien bounty hunter as my only ally. Sargon is lethal grace and raw power, with eyes that strip my soul bare and set my blood on fire. As we face deadly horrors and a fiery attraction, I must decide how far I'll go to escape—and if I'm ready to trade my old life for a chance at love among the stars.Devil's Night was previously published in the Celestial Seductions anthology... moreI'm trapped in a haunted house that warps time and space, with a dangerous alien bounty hunter as my only ally. Sargon is lethal grace and raw power, with eyes that strip my soul bare and set my blood on fire. As we face deadly horrors and a fiery attraction, I must decide how far I'll go to escape—and if I'm ready to trade my old life for a chance at love among the stars.Devil's Night was previously published in the Celestial Seductions anthology. This is a steamy stand alone Vinduthi adventure! less