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Dark Thoughts


Cynthia Sax - 2017
    Kralj, its leader, reigns over the remote outpost with terrifying ease, ruthlessly squashing any rumors of rebellion, killing anyone who breaks his rules. Primitive, deadly, powerful, he’s a monster, scarred both on his face and his soul. He has never met a being he couldn’t control. Until he meets her. Dita has one mission—to kill the three targets claiming sanctuary within the Refuge. Or so she claims. For the first time in his long lifespan, Kralj isn’t certain of another being’s intentions. The tiny assassin is immune to his powers, her thoughts unreadable. He can’t predict her movements, can’t control her, can’t stop wanting her. Dita is rare, as unique as he is, and, to keep the residents of the Refuge safe, Kralj will have to kill her. But first, he’ll touch her, taste her, show her how passionate the beast inside him can be. Dark Thoughts is a STAND-ALONE SciFi Romance. The hero might be tall, dark, and scarred but don’t be fooled by his appearance. He’s truly a monster. This story is not for readers with delicate sensibilities.

Shadows Past


Laken Cane - 2014
    This is a short story of the original Shiv Crew.

Hold


Claire Kent - 2007
    Give yourself to him in return for protection. It’s the only way you’ll ever survive. Convicted of a minor crime, Riana is sentenced to a prison planet—a dark primitive hold filled with convicts vying for power. Her only chance of survival is with Cain, a mysterious loner who has won his territory in the prison through intelligence and brute strength. Sex is all she has to offer, so she uses it. She’s under no delusions here. No one is ever released, and no one ever escapes. Survival is all she can hope for—until Cain. An earlier version of this book was published under the same title and a different penname by Ellora’s Cave. It has since been substantially revised and expanded.

Torn


Alexa Kim - 2014
    Earth’s government had a breakthrough in their top secret research project Life Tree. They’ve created perfect soldiers whose abilities exceed scientists’ expectations, thanks to the predator sequence in their DNA. Now project Life Tree is entering phase two, genetic reproduction of the Master Trooper. Betrayed by her boyfriend and sentenced to penal servitude for drug possession, Larona finds herself among several other women en route to the convict colony on Mars. Turns out it’s not Mars they land on, but planet Terra Alpha, where the women are to be part of a research project. There, Larona is chosen for program INBREED – she’s to bear the child of a Master Trooper. Her body is no longer hers, but a possession of Life Tree. Upon meeting Torn, who seems to have no qualms about carrying out Life Tree’s orders, Larona is absolutely desperate…Torn has proven himself as above-average in combat and every test. That’s why he was chosen for program INBREED – to pass on his genes – a task others envy him for because it means luxury in between tours: vacation time, good food, and clean women.Torn never had any reason to doubt Life Tree, and especially INBREED is a duty he enjoys. To him, women just serve to satisfy a bodily need… but it’s different with Larona. When she tries to kill herself, Torn starts to question Life Tree. Because he’s developing feelings for Larona that he, as a Master Trooper, isn’t even supposed to have…

Draekon Warrior


Lee Savino - 2019
    Imprisoned. Sold to the highest bidder. But my biggest problem is this bossy, aggravating, impossible, alien who’s supposed to rescue me. The bossy alien I kissed. That might have been a mistake.Kadir is dangerous. I’ve seen him fight, and his body is littered with scars. He’s a soldier. A warrior. And when he loses control, he turns into a big scary dragon and breathes fire.Everyone’s terrified of him. I’m not. No, call me the biggest fool in the galaxy, because I’m attracted to the big jerk.***Kadir:When I first met the small human I was sent to rescue, she punched me in the jaw. And broke her wrist in the process. Irrational woman.Then she insists that the two of us set out immediately to find her missing friend. No, what I have to do is get Alice Hernandez to safety. She’s soft, yet she’s strong. Fragile, yet so brave. She’s everything I’ve never known I wanted. Everything I can’t let myself have. When the scientists tortured me, they broke me. And when Alice finds out the truth about the fearsome, raging dragon inside me, I will lose her.

Ark


Lucy Snow - 2016
    As personal aide to Ambassador Fuller of Earth, she journeys into space to meet the elusive envoys of the Kreossian Empire as they prepare to invite Earth into their Commonwealth. When an explosion forces Melissa and Ark, a mysterious and powerful Kreossian warrior, to crash land on a nearby planet, Melisa realizes she may be in way over her head, and not just because the planet is trying to kill her… Ark is one of the most feared warriors of the Kreossian Empire, known throughout the galaxy for his ruthlessness. He has pillaged massive planets all in the name of two things: serving the empire and finding his mate. Now he finds himself stuck on a mysterious jungle world, alone with a human woman who turns him on like no other female ever has before. Together they must survive the deadly planet, repair their ship, and find the necessary fuel to escape, all while being hunted by the planet’s inhabitants - the deadly and fearsome ghost wolves. Along the way, Ark and Melissa must confront their growing feelings for each other - can Melissa be with a man who understands her so little? Can Ark be with a woman who challenges him so much? And even if they do escape the clutches of the mysterious jungle planet…will it be in time to save Earth from destruction? Ark is 63,000 words, and the first book in a series of scifi romance novels, following Kreossian warriors and the human women that love them. The book contains plenty of love, hardcore warrior lords, lust, and epic battles - so if that's what you love, you've found the right read! These books can and should be read standalone, there are no cliffhangers and each book contains a guaranteed HEA!

Scent of Salvation


Annie Nicholas - 2013
    Susan Barlow needs to find a way to survive. There’s no electricity, no cities, and to her shock, no humans. Instead, she faces a population of werewolves, vampires and incubi. The people are vicious but she must find her place among them. And live. An illness is killing Sorin’s pack. As alpha it’s his responsibility to save them, but it’s a battle this warrior doesn’t know how to fight. Then a blue light in the sky brings a creature he’s never seen. She calls herself human, but to him she smells like hope. Sorin offers Susan a safe haven in return for a cure, but she’s not that kind of a doctor. She’s a doctor of physics, not a physician. Yet as they search for a cure to save a dying people, they find something special—each other. But even with Sorin’s protection, Susan can’t help but wonder how long she can survive in a world without humans…Warning: Feral shifters, power-hungry vampires, and a sole human female suffering culture shock.

Just My Luck


Gail Koger - 2009
    Chaos and disaster are her faithful companions. She belongs to the thin blue line protecting Earth from the Tai-Kok, alien predators who consider our world an all-you-can-eat banquet. Her crappy luck puts her on the alien freaks- most wanted list and lands her in one of their prison cells. Her roommate? A very hungry vampire. Okay, Talree's really a Coletti Warlord who decides to make her his mate. Kaylee's definitely not willing but isn't strong enough to fight him off and now he owns her mind, body and soul. She'll admit the sex is hot and the bossy jerk has agreed to save Earth from annihilation. The bad news is, Warlords aren't benevolent do-gooder types and there is a price for his help: the women of Earth. And the really bad news is, Talrees' low-down conniving brother, Malik, has joined forces with the alien freaks and now Kaylee and Talree have to stop them from destroying both their worlds.

Vados


Erin Tate - 2015
    But that was then. This is now. As a marine biologist, Maris Xayer is used to observing all types of marine life, but she never imagined she’d come face to tail with an Ujal. In the middle of a hurricane, Maris and Vados came together—ahem—and then he disappeared. She figured it was a one-storm stand with an Ujal and moved on. Except Vados hadn’t really gone anywhere and now the sexy as sin, red-skinned Ujal is back. For her. **This is a stand alone 37 page SHORT STORY.**

Kalazaron Blue Planet Warriors; The Complete Series


Maia Starr - 2016
    desire blooms between two unlikely species, human female Dr. Jade to him as a gift in the form of a true Kalazaron captive. In taking her from the evil Commander Yun, Dalik protects Jade even though he sees her as a burden, but is surprised when he starts to desire and lust after her like no other female he has ever met. Now, he must risk everything to keep her safe... The ‘Kalazaron Blue Planet Warriors’ series, is a collection of six books that possess everything you want in a sci-fi alien romance with its alpha male alien warriors, action, intrigue and dramatic complex situations that will draw you into the world of the Kalazaron in a far away galaxy. Reading through the ‘Kalazaron Blue Planet Warriors’ series, you will move into the stars where another world exist, the blue planet called Kaethon. On this planet, complicated emotions drive the attachment between alien male warriors and human females as desires and love unfold in events that make them risk everything for lust and love, and it will leave you wanting more. Kalazaron Dalik (Blue Planet Warriors #1) Scientist Dr. Jade Roberts landed a position aboard a deep space mission to prove female scientists were just as good as the men. But when the Kalazaron, an alien race of dominant male warriors captures her, suddenly her new position becomes human female slave. Her only hope to survive is the attractive warrior Consulate, Dalik Moscurn, her new master.The ruthless Commander Yun was merciless when he took Jade’s ship, and now she sits in a cage waiting for his return. But when another warrior shows up with kind eyes and claims her, she learns she is the new gift to the newly appointed Consulate, Dalik Moscurn, much to the frustration of the evil Commander Yun. Jade is to be the gift to the new Consulate... Dalik Moscurn was groomed to become Consulate. Now, after winning the Stanis Trials, he has won more than just the Consulate position, a human female slave. Unlike other warriors, he has no interest in female slaves or taking any female for that matter, as he does not want distraction from his work to revamp the city systems. But when he is gifted Jade, she fascinates and distracts him like no other female he has ever met.But there’s a challenge up ahead, and both Dalik and Jade stand to lose everything to the ruthless Commander Yun. As they learn from each other, they soon realise that their bond may actually be worth giving up everything for. Kalazaron Rendor (Blue Planet Warriors #2) Medical doctor Lavender Prost was aboard a ship to conduct research and practice her passion for medicine. But when an alien race of dominate male warriors known as the Kalazaron change her life forever, she finds herself on a foreign planet under a constant danger of rebel attack. Her only hope is her new enemy, the attractive General Rendor Moscurn.The master of the Kalazaron, Master Bresh, allows Lavender to demonstrate her medical skills, and sends her to the outpost of Belevenreed to be afield doctor. But when she meets the General he has no plans to use her for her skills and does not give her a chance. She must prove herself the only way she knows how, if only the General would listen. Lavender is to be a re-constructionists... Rendor Moscurn was groomed to be a re-constructionists, or those in charge of fixing the injured and wounded. Now, after being forced into the position of General, he must leave his passion behind and is being asked to give a human female slave the chance to be what he can’t. Unlike Master Bresh, he does not think this female has the strength to be a re-constructionists in the dangerous outpost of Belvenreed. But when she proves herself in the field he must learn to deal with her defiant ways that he finds irresistible.But there’s danger ahead, Rendor has learned of a possible rebel attack, a big one. Lavender and Rendor must learn to work together to save lives, or risk losing the base to the rebels that are so near. As they work side by side, they find out that they make a good team, and not just in the battlefield... Kalazaron Korin (Blue Planet Warriors #3) Her beauty threatens his career, he is the only one that can save her life... After escaping a forced marriage on her home planet of Merton Loy, Silver Brooks longs to see Earth and be with her own human kind. However, she ends up on a strange cold blue planet inhabited by a dominant alien warrior race, the Kalazaron.She expected to become a slave captive. Yet, she didn’t expect to find passion.The Kalazaron warrior Korin Hafa is on a mission to rise to the ranks of General and will let nothing stand in his way. That is until he is assigned responsibility over the human female slave, Silver Brooks, whose presence threatens his career path.When Korin’s betrothed mate Lukah Bresh makes it her mission to remove Silver Brooks from Korin’s care and hand her over to the evil Commander Yun. Korin must choose between his career as a General and protecting the human.How will he choose between his life long work and a human he has only known for days? What will be the fate of Silver Brooks if she is transferred to Commander Yun? Will the growing passionate bond between human female and Kalazaron warrior be enough to make them both give up everything? Kalazaron Jaylin (Blue Planet Warriors #4) She was a strong soldier, but not strong enough to resist her match, an alien warrior... She was sent from Earth on a battle ship bound for war against her own kind, humans. Instead, Serena Swands found herself in a different war when the battleship was commandeered by Kalazaron Commander Jaylin Brakin.She was prepared for war. Yet, she didn’t expect it to break her heart.Commander Jaylin Brakin is on a mission to act as space pirate plundering the universe for weapons for his rebel base. But when he brings back more than just weapons to his home planet in the form of Serena Swands, he soon finds out she IS the weapon he finds irresistible.When Prana Qaboen befriends Serena and manipulates her into bedding him, Jaylin’s jealousy leads Prana to finally expose his true character. His actions threaten Serena’s life and the lives of every Kalazaron rebel and it is up to Jaylin to save them all!Will Commander Jaylin Brakin be able to save Serena and the entire rebel base from Prana’s actions? What will be the fate of Serena when she finds out that she is pregnant with a secret baby, and two Kalazarons could be the father? Will her skills as a soldier save the two warriors from death, and each other? Kalazaron Thaedon (Blue Planet Warriors #5) Can an alpha warrior Master and a curvy Italian human defy the ancient traditions of the Kalazaron to be together? Ella Capriccio has been working under the roof as a captive slave of the two mean Kalazaron sisters of the Loki family. When she is sent to market for the sisters’ spoiled needs, she meets a mysterious alpha warrior Thaedon. The muscular, blue warrior looks like a sexy rogue, but Ella has no intention of taking his advances seriously, when she knows that a warrior like him, should be with a Kalazaron female of high birth.Thaedon is a strong warrior, but also extremely intelligent, which helps him win the trials that make him the youngest Master ever of the planet Kaethon. He knows the position comes with certain expectations of him, but when he meets human slave Ella, he can’t get her curvy figure out of his mind. He’s determined to make Ella his even though he knows that tradition is against a Master taking a human as a mate. It is just not done!His amorous plans are interrupted when his advances toward their slave offend the Loki sisters and Ella is sent away out of his reach. Can he get Ella back to the Capital City? And will she be able to trust that his advances are real? Kalazaron Ankon (Blue Planet Warriors #6) This Alpha Alien Warrior will battle - fight - any who stop him from getting his way, even her! Ankon, alien hybrid warrior has met his match... a human female. She is petite under his towering strong physique, but her curves and hours of conversation, turn him on, unlike any female he has known.Ambassador Avery Jones was sent on a mission to find answers about the Kalazaron warrior race. Her plan was clear, only get information and bring it back to earth. It was simple but she didn’t know that there was another plan in action to capture a Kalazaron ship and bring it to earth happening right under her nose. Now she has the most attractive alien Captain held captive and he is seducing her with ease.Now she finds herself becoming the enemy to her own people as she tries to help Ankor escape. He is prepared to seduce her in order to get her help, but he wasn’t expecting to actually fall for her and go against his vow of never taking a human as a mate. Can they defeat the forces of earth to get their freedom? Or will they get caught and be held prisoner forever before they can relieve their lust for each other?

Trapped


Alison Aimes - 2016
    They take.”Marooned on a primitive prison planet , Bella West has one chance for survival until rescue arrives: trade her body for protection.The ripped hulk who claims her is more beast than man. Convicted of a crime he didn’t commit, ex-soldier Caine Anders has lost his humanity after eight grueling years on a hazardous planet of dirt, rock, and treacherous inhabitants.He looks out for himself and never grows attached. So, when the bold female offers him pleasure in return for protection, he takes the deal without hesitation. He never expects her touch to alter him. Or to feel something beyond lust.But caring for someone on Dragath25 may be the greatest hazard of all. And, as the dangers multiply, it’s no longer certain whether she’ll be the key to his salvation or his destruction....The first book in the Condemned Series, TRAPPED is a stand alone, action-packed, sexy sci-fi romance with a HEA, a strong heroine willing to do what it takes to survive, and a scorching hot, broken alpha hero you can’t help but fall in love with.

Barbarian Prince


Michelle M. Pillow - 2004
    Going undercover at a mass wedding as a bartered bride, Morrigan Blake has every intention of getting off the barbaric planet just as soon as it’s over. Or, more correctly, just as soon as she captures footage of the mysterious princes rumored to be in attendance. After a euphoric night, Morrigan discovers her spaceship left without her, and Ualan of Draig is claiming she’s his wife. It’s not exactly the story this reporter had in mind. And to make matters worse, the all-to-seductive alpha refuses to take no for an answer. Being cursed by the Gods was never so frustrating... Prince Ualan is prepared to follow dragonshifter tradition and marry the woman revealed to him during the Breeding Festival. When the stubborn, yet achingly sexy, Morrigan refuses to accept their shared fate and his supreme authority over her, it is all he can do to keep from acting like the barbarian she accuses him of being.

Mated


Laurie Roma - 2013
    Still recovering from a war that almost destroyed the world, humans have fought to rebuild and have once again opened their shields to outside visitors. As a liaison officer for alien races that are visiting Earth, Alexis does her best to ignore what she can never have, but when she is put in charge of four visiting alien warriors, her entire world changes... Dragons Warriors from Arcadia, Xavier and Galan Tesera and their best friends Thorn and Brydan Volis, have been curious about Earth ever since they helped the humans defeat their enemy years ago. As commanders of their own space vessel they travel the galaxies searching out the unknown, but in their hearts they know they will never truly be satisfied without a mate by their side. When the four Dragon Warriors land on Earth they are instantly enamored with the sharp-tongued liaison who ignites a burning passion in their hearts, and know that she is the mate they have been searching for who will complete their souls. Will Alexis take a chance on four alien warriors or will the fear of leaving everything she has ever known destroy her chance of finding true love?

Heart's Prisoner


Olivia Riley - 2020
    A devilish warrior. And a killer. Captured on a hellish world after attacking a military campsite and now imprisoned in a state-of-the-art cell inside one of the military’s top bases--Lazris.And Lana has been assigned to "study" him. To learn his secrets and gain his trust, if he is ever allowed to set foot out of his cell. As a top behaviorist, it is the biggest hurdle of her career.Asset X--or Xerus as he is called--won't give up his secrets easily. He is difficult, elusive, and--dare she say--unfathomably alluring...despite his seething demeanor and hard, frightening physique.Something subconsciously draws her to him. Something wildly irresistible. Even if his wicked smile and needful gaze could just be a ploy to win her trust and escape his cell.She shouldn't think of him like that. He is an alien after all. And possibly their enemy.For Xerus claims he is on a mission. A mission to destroy. And he cannot afford to fail. If he dares let Lana get close, dares open his cold heart to her, she could compromise everything.Heart's Prisoner is a complete standalone novel in the Dark World Mates series, a universe teeming with ferocious aliens and brave heroines. This book contains dark tones, heated intimate scenes, and intense moments with possible triggers including violence, and is intended for mature readers.

Marcus


Anna Hackett - 2015
    It’s her chance to make a difference and make up for horrible past mistakes…despite the fact that its battle-hardened commander never wanted her on his team. When Hell Squad is tasked with destroying a strategic alien facility, Elle knows they need her skills in the field. But first she must go head to head with Marcus Steele and convince him she won’t be a liability. Marcus Steele is a warrior through and through. He fights to protect the innocent and give the human race a chance to survive. And that includes the beautiful, gutsy Elle who twists him up inside with a single look. The last thing he wants is to take her into a warzone, but soon they are thrown together battling both the alien invaders and their overwhelming attraction. And Marcus will learn just how much he’ll sacrifice to keep her safe.