They Come for Beyond Anthologies invites you to join eight authors for tales of holiday love that span the stars. Whether it be by hunting for the perfect Christmas tree or discovering the joy of the season in various small, meaningful ways, these eight tales celebrate the promise of hope and new beginnings with the magic of the season.

    Though his clan was destroyed by brutal warfare, he will do anything to reclaim his heritage, but to do so, he first needs a wife. After having to make an emergency landing on the planet Terra, he finds the perfect female specimen… Stella Courtland is beside herself when an alien ship lands in a secluded field near her cabin. First contact with an alien race! She even gets a tour of their ship Which is when she notices that Earth looks very far away … WARNING: THIS BOOK IS NOT INTENDED FOR READERS UNDER AGE 18. This is a sci-fi alien abduction romance.

    As a millionaire real-estate developer, I’ve achieved spectacular success and now am about to open my third resort in Hawaii. Women, money, influence, fame. I have it all. There’s no reason I should feel dissatisfied. Except for one little reason: Molly. She’s the younger sister of my best friend. I’ve wanted her for a long time, but I set her in the “off-limits” pile, even after I let my feelings get the better of me and I kissed her. A man can’t just break the Bro Code, you know? But Molly’s in a tough spot. She just got laid off, and she’s not feeling great. I know I hurt her in the past, but a free trip to a Hawaii resort over Christmas should be just the pick-me-up she needs. Yeah, I still want her badly, but I can control myself. This is about paying her back, not going after a woman I know I can’t have. At least that’s what I keep telling myself.

    What's next, getting abducted by a red-eyed alien snake monster?The Federation came to invite humanity into the fold. The last thing I want to worry about is alien "Keepers" or the humans they want to bring back to their worlds for an "evaluation period". I want to keep my head down, study, and live my normal life in peace.Xioumar, the Keeper put forward by the serpentine species of Xiorn, has plenty of willing human volunteers to go with him. I saw the one they assigned him, fawning over the towering, statuesque alien like a lovesick puppy.So why does it have to be me?He moves like a viper ready to strike, and his touch sends a very unsettling jolt of electric heat down my spine. Are they all like that, or is it just him?Ripped from my home against my will and taken hundreds of thousands of light-years away, I am trapped. And now I have to learn to live with this monster.But I'm not worried. I have a plan.

    She’s tired, weak, and still trying to find her place in the universe, but she knows exactly what she wants when it comes to the handsome liaison officer who frequents the sanctuary. From the moment he set eyes on the Tarin beauty, Liaison Officer Eli Eaton was mesmerized. Cerys is fragile, a little unsure of herself, but he doesn’t mind taking things slow. There isn’t anything he wouldn’t do to see her smile—even follow her to the ends of the galaxy. As their relationship progresses, Cerys finds herself frustrated by Eli’s desire to protect her from everything, including himself. In fact, she’s beginning to worry that no matter what she does, he’ll never see her as anything more than broken. 3013: TRINITY Helios shifter Natalia Hess spends her life in the ring, moving from one fight to another, but she has always fallen just short of her dream—winning the grand prize at the annual Baxxtora Tournament. Maybe she’d have better focus if she wasn’t so distracted by a couple of gorgeous, persistent elites she can’t get out of her head. More like brothers than friends, Commanders Oz Michaels and Quaid Jansen share everything…with one major exception. They refuse to share a female just because the Alliance declared it. Then, three years ago, a feisty Helios female waltzed onto their station, captivating them both, and nothing has been the same since. When they show up in Natalia’s locker room after a fight, asking her to decide between them, she doesn’t know whether to laugh or scream. Asking her to choose is like asking her not to breathe, and she’s never exactly been one to follow the rules. Can she convince them that three is better than two? Or will their stubbornness ruin any hopes of a happy trinity? Includes Bonus Short 3013: FAMILY

    Sent back to the Solar System on a mission, his unit barely survives an attack. On top of everything, he's ended up on Solaris - the one station he'd sworn to never return to.He immediately bumps to the very woman he left the station for - Ariana. Even years after he last saw her, she still manages to make his blood boil and set his mating urges on fire.And he isn't sure he can resist her this time...Ariana is a short, standalone sci-fi romance with a HEA and no cliffhangers. Intended for mature audiences only.

    I got a big green alien warrior who wants to claim my body.Lucky me.Entering The Mates Lottery, a contest set up by five alien races to find human brides to breed with, was the only way to get the money I needed to save my youngest sister.I never expected to win.And while I may have won the lottery, Prince Khirrox is dead set on winning my heart...Prince Claimed is the first of an eight-book series called The Mates Lottery. Sexy alien warriors meet feisty Earth women who steal their hearts in this series. Will they steal yours too?

    I am lord here. This is my desire. Scientist Rebecca Fields is perfectly happy studying plants and atmospheres. But her quiet life comes to a crashing end when her spaceship is attacked. Bound and sold at an auction as a slave, now she must decipher the intentions of the tall gray-skinned alien who bought her. Vanalik is the General of the planet Helin. All of his subordinates obey him without question. And his new possession, a curvy human, will do the same. He bought her, so she is his to command, and care for. But Vanalik’s planet is a dangerous place, with competitors and beasts lurking in the shadows. Soon, Rebecca is in more danger than she knows. Can the man who bought her protect her and win her heart at the same time? Can Rebecca ever truly feel welcomed in a world where she is viewed as a concubine? This is a 63-page standalone book with a guaranteed HEA. It contains plenty of hot aliens, steam and a surprise pregnancy. Definitely intended for 18+ readers.

    Only problem? He's an alien.When a confidential mission sends Doctor Cali Taylor to Luminar, her project is thrown in jeopardy and more than one life, including her own, is at risk.The one constant? The alien prince and a scorching interplanetary rendezvous. But can their budding romance withstand the danger that threatens to tear them apart?Enjoy the first book in the Luminar Masters Series by Rebel West. The books are interconnected and can be read in any order. Guaranteed HEA and no cheating!Note: This book contains elements of dominance, submission, BDSM elements including corporal punishments. If this material offends you, please do not buy this book.

    or has he?On the wild planet of Frontiera, Rose Thorne is out to save her brother. But when she holds his disreputable boss at gunpoint, Stone Masterson shows her just how ruthless he can be ... and how tender. With space pirates on the loose, is she safe in his arms, or is she just another pawn in his struggle to rule this new planet?

    

    Joran, Crown Prince of Pyros, needs to claim his mate in order to ascend to the throne one day. The problem? His destined mate isn't on Pyros.When a galaxy-wide search uncovers a backwater world full of potential mates for Joran and the other unmated males on his planet, plans are set in motion and Star-Crossed Dating is created. Now, the first wave of men are on their way to claim their unsuspecting brides. Joran's mission: Go to Earth, claim his mate and bring her back to Pyros. How hard could it be?This book contains a redheaded barista who doesn't believe in aliens, and a prince who is used to getting anything he wants without having to work for it ... until now.

    Seems human captives have become a hot commodity now that Earth is a breath away from extinction. Suddenly, every black market skin trader and inmate with empty pockets is after me.My owners won’t let me out of their sight. The new bodyguard I’m assigned to keep me safe is huge, with golden skin and the biggest wings I’ve ever seen. He's an alien beast and he’s up to something. He’s got a killer smile and dangerous eyes. And a secret.If I’m not careful, my alien bodyguard may become much more. If I survive.I’m undercover with the mission to rescue the small human from the prison planet and bring her to safety at the Dome of Enlaan. As a lead enforcer for Cosmic SWAT, it’s my mission to protect human life at all costs. Protect, not desire. Or touch. Or more... I don’t believe in fated mates, but I do believe in this human female's ability to distract me from my mission. If I don’t rescue her soon, everything I’ve sacrificed for will be lost. Including the one thing no one knows I’m up to.Rescued by the Alien Cop is the sexy, fast-paced extended prequel entry into the Cosmic SWAT series. Hot alien cops to the rescue? Um, how about yes?

    Not when being naughty is so tempting. It’s Christmas on the Drexian space station, and the abducted Earth women are in the mood for some holiday fun. They may have been taken from their homes and mated to bad-ass alien warriors, but that’s no reason they can’t throw a holiday party to make them feel like they’re back on Earth. With the help of the station’s colorful wedding planners and stylists, the tribute brides are decking the halls and jingling the bells. And when it comes to their Drexians mates, the stockings aren’t the only things that are hung. Six steamy Drexian-human couples are all eager to steal more than a few kisses under the mistletoe. And they might even get to do some merry matchmaking while they’re at it! This standalone sci-fi romance holiday novella features the six couples from the previous Tribute Brides of the Drexian Warriors series along with steamy scenes on a holographic fantasy space station, a wild holiday party with an alien twist, and smoking-hot alien warriors with extra erogenous zones. If you like heartwarming holiday stories, hot alien warriors, spunky Earth women, and steamy romance with few laughs, you’ll love Jingled,

    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.