But Ankari Markovich needs a few archaeological samples for her latest business venture, a venture that might prove lucrative enough to move her family off the impoverished planet where she grew up. Unfortunately, she has no sooner collected her samples than she’s captured by a band of brawny mercenaries. The captain might be handsome, but he’s intent on turning her over to some finance lord who has, for reasons unknown, put a bounty on her head, a ridiculously large one at that. If she can’t figure out a way to escape before she’s delivered to the lord’s home world, she could be forced into a life of indentured servitude—or worse.Captain Viktor Mandrake doesn’t usually take on piddling bounty hunting gigs, but when his intelligence officer informs him of a criminal on a nearby planet, he decides it wouldn’t hurt to take a shuttle down to collect the woman. But Ankari Markovich is trouble from the start, nearly eluding his elite forces, then fighting and tricking his people left and right. He finds himself admiring her spirit, but according to her warrant, she’s a criminal. The safest thing is to keep her in the brig and ignore her until she can be handed off to the man who wants her.But the situation grows more complicated when other bounty hunters show up, wanting to claim Ankari for themselves. Thanks to this woman, Viktor’s ship is in danger, his crew members are going missing, and he’s fighting enemies he never asked for in a jungle in the middle of a hurricane. He’s either going to strangle Ankari… or fall in love. Either scenario could get him killed.Mercenary Instinct is a full-length, stand-alone novel of 90,000 words. It is part of the “Mandrake Company” series of science fiction romance stories and is recommended for readers who enjoy space-based adventure (such as Firefly) and steamy love stories (in the style of Linnea Sinclair).

    A critical deadline. A blizzard and a couple of dangerous escaped fugitives on the loose. What else could go wrong? Try being forcibly removed from my rental cabin by a couple of mouth-droppingly sexy men from the ranger patrol, insisting it was for my own good. Own-good my ass! I had work to do and they were seriously messing with my timeline. I could handle myself, thank you very much. However, what I felt to be an outrageous violation of my rights seems to be turning into just what I may have needed when the three of us become snowed in and we only have each other to keep ourselves entertained, spiking the creative juices in me to an all-time high. The problem is that our situation is only temporary, and they’ve been very clear they’re not into the whole relationship thing. I just need to keep emotions out of it and use them for inspiration—sadly that’s easier said than done...

    

    One night of passion, desire, and being completely dominated, was all it took for Sebastian Matvei to become my newest addiction. He fulfilled my darkest cravings, satisfying me unlike any other man before him. I was hopelessly consumed by him, and I instantly yearned for more of what only he could give me. My newfound attraction to Sebastian seemed perfect, until his past secrets threaten to rip us apart, and when an unexpected tragedy arises, I’m forced to come to grips with a choice I have to make. I can either let him consume my life, making it what I’ve always wanted it to be, or I can give it all up and make a new life for myself. When the worst possible news happens how do you move on? Sebastian can either be my savior or the one that ultimately breaks me.

    but here I am anyway, mated to the Tsenturion High Commander just like the unwilling human heroines in my favorite sci-fi romances. The Commander demands obedience. He intends to claim me, train me, and turn me into his perfect little pleasure trophy. He doesn't believe in love. I don't believe in giving in without a fight.There's no amount of discipline or ecstasy that could break me to his will... I hope. Alien Captive is a hot alien abduction romance, starring one feisty human and the Tsenturion Warrior strong enough to master her. Disclaimer: the authors are not responsible for any actual alien abductions that may result should you purchase this book.

    Let the call of magic charm you!Curses and hexes haunt the worlds of the witches, werewolves, dragons, vampires and the hunters who stalk them in the night.Fall under the spell of these fantasy, urban fantasy, and paranormal romance stories by New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling authors.Featuring stories by:Maggie AlabasterKrista AmesAshley AmyMarissa AnnK. N. BanetR.C. BarnesBecca BlakeDora BlumeMargo Bond CollinsCate CassidyR. L. CaulderJude CocaigneC. L. CoffeyAriel DawnSummer DavisTia DidmonElizabeth DunlapAnna EdwardsFaera FenixPoppy FlynnTina GlasneckK. GormanJarica JamesLeigh KelseyZelda KnightAngela KuligNikki LandisN. R. LarryA.J. MaceyM.J. MarstensClaire MartaStacey Jaine McIntoshK.M. McKennaJennifer M. MillerMorgan Jane MitchellLJ NightHelena NovakNaomi PantheraKat ParrishJoe QuackenbossMaya RileyKira RomanKrystal RunkisKarine Saint JacquesSilvana G. SánchezAngela SandersDJ ShawAvery SongCrimson SynBex TaylorSuki WilliamsAria WinterHarper WyldeJenn D. YoungA.C. WildsJ.D. WoolfZ. Xolton

    Here's what you'll find inside: Alien Commander's Bride: Lexi Garcia will do anything to protect her family … even mate with one of the Draconians she hates. If only Commander Nash Or weren't so sweet … and sexy. Alien Warrior's Mate: Loretta Franklin has come to New York looking for a job, but General Mylash Shin has other plans. He's certain she's his mate … but can he convince her to leave her family and her planet for a life among the stars? Alien Fighter's Woman: Tabby Wilson joins the Draconian mating lottery to escape a dangerous threat. Commando Oro Nix is busy defending Earth … but he can't resist his human bride. When Tabby's trouble follows them both, can they survive? Alien General's Wife: Indigo Robertson is too shattered by grief to accept love … even when it's offered by her new mate, Vlosh Torr. When the Draconians' ancient enemies invade Earth, can Indigo and Vlosh join together to defeat them? Alien Architect's Bride: Octavia Reynolds is determined to stop Draconian Grand Architect Joss Noro from turning what's left of her beloved New York City into another Draconian colony - and that's before she discovers he's her mate. Will Joss let a "backward" human persuade him, or will his stubbornness destroy their relationship? Fire Dragon's Baby: Celeste longs for a family of her own. But her Galatonian mate, Fire Prince Salvatt Dorr, is trapped on his planet, fighting off territorial challengers and the looming madness of the mating thrall. Can she reach him in time? Air Dragon's Baby: Space pilot Sophia Castillo takes a huge gamble when she agrees to travel across the galaxies to reach her mate, Galatonian Air Prince Elair Purr. When her ship is attacked by the Mulgor, Elair must risk everything to save her - and their child. Water Dragon's Baby: Schoolteacher Ella Turner stops playing it safe when she enters the mating lottery. Her mate, Galatonian Water Prince Shay Vishak, will die if she doesn't accept him. But the Mulgor are lying in wait for Ella's ship … can Shay rescue her in time, and still defend his kingdom? Earth Dragon's Baby: Cora Brighton and her mate, Earth Prince Magmus Murcul, must work together to reach each other, consummate their fated love, and then defeat the Mulgor once and for all. But will they have a home to return to if they succeed? The Dragon Princes of Endor This four-part completed serial follows the saga of Dani, Conyac, and Trav. Destiny, passion, and danger await as the princes struggle to save their world…and Dani is forced to choose between them. The Event: The sun goes dark, magic returns to the world…and Orion Silverdrake, a dragon-shifter alien, appears in nerdy librarian Lucia Amador's apartment to tell her that not only is she the reincarnation of a powerful witch -- she's his mate. Can Lucia accept her new reality? Alpha Dragon's Virgin Bride: Desdemona Hawthorn takes refuge with other newly-awakened witches, only to find herself wrestling with memories of a previous life, when she had two powerful suitors: -both of whom seek to claim her again, in her present world. But with an evil alliance of vampires and dragons trying to take over the planet, how can she trust either one of them? The White Queen: Ice dragon Joon D'Fray is a genetic biologist. She's searching for a cure to the plague that has left the Draxos race with almost no females. But on her twenty-first birthday, her life changes forever.

    But when I’m sold off to a Rhonar warrior, I learn I'm not the only one enslaved on this hellish planet, and survival comes at a cost. The dominant alpha alien they call Xelan may be my new master, but his fair dealings—and devilishly sexy charms—give me hope for the future. If I can strike an agreement with the battle-scarred warrior, perhaps together we can change the destiny of those bound in chains. And if I can’t—well, I haven’t backed down from a fight yet. However, as enemies line up to destroy the alien warriors and subjugate the galaxy, I discover that the universe has a sense of humor. Fated mates are real. And Xelan declares me his. How can I attain my freedom if I’m tied to another being? Even if his possessive growls and single-minded attention ignite my desires in ways I’ve only dreamed, I cannot be his. But how long can I fight the pull of a mating bond before I lose my head—and my heart—to the heat burning between us? Only the stars know. Alien’s Captive is a sci-fi romance launching two new series in the world of the Rhonar alien warriors. Will they find their brides? Steamy seduction, alien abduction, enemies-to-lovers, and a HEA guaranteed.

    

    Then he mounted me like a beast.Yesterday I was the pilot of a badly damaged ship desperately trying to reach a friendly outpost.Today I am a specimen, naked, helpless, and on display for a huge, terrifyingly sexy alien brute.I knew the risks of leading my crew into the Colbear Quadrant, but we were losing power fast and I had no choice. Now the truth is clear. The ships that vanished in this region were not lost.They were taken.Taken by beasts like the one now examining me to ensure I am ready to be claimed and ravaged.But I can feel him losing control of his instincts. He's not going to save me for captive breeding.He's going to take me himself, right here and now, and he's not going to be scientific about it.Publisher's Note: The Doctor's Prize includes spankings and rough, intense sexual scenes. If such material offends you, please don't buy this book.

    Others were taken. All will be claimed.Claimed Brides is a collection featuring seven scalding hot new shifter romances from seven awesome authors. This thrillingly sexy box set includes the following novellas:A Polar Second Chance by Pepper NorthRuth would have never expected to experience a connection with the seer of Clan Thorben, but merely touching the handsome polar bear shifter's hand leaves her feeling warm in a way she never has before. But he doesn't plan for her to be just his mate. She will be his little girl also, to be loved, cherished, and spanked very soundly on her bare bottom when she's been naughty.Daddy's Naughty Mate by Allysa HartIn the time since she snuck aboard a ship bound for Terra Arcus and ended up claimed by a firm-handed panther shifter she now calls daddy, Callie has learned what it means to belong to a savage beast. But when the mate she loves must return to his ancestral homeland to care for his ailing mother, Callie finds herself thrust into the midst of a deadly battle for control of his pack.Blackwell's Price by Maren SmithThough Cyan Price is having second thoughts about her decision to sign up for the trip to Terra Arcus, upon her arrival she soon learns that what happens next isn't going to be up to her. The huge, fearsomely sexy tiger shifter in charge of auctioning off human females as mates has chosen her for himself, and he is looking forward to taming her and making her his in every way.Marked for the Gryphons by Golden AngelEva intended to infiltrate Terra Arcus via the bride program, but she ended up stripped bare and sold to three gryphon shifters. As she is flown to her new home on the back of a terrifying beast with her cheeks blushing and her well-spanked bottom burning, she knows the most shameful part is yet to come. Her mates don't just plan to share her, they plan to take her all at once.Sabretooth by Delta JamesWhen reporter Tegan Mason sets out to expose the truth about the women who volunteer to work on Terra Arcus, she ends up taken captive and sent there herself to be sold at auction. But the shifters of Clan Sabre don't buy mates, they take them, and when the ship that transported her is raided she finds herself being carried off by a brute who has no intention of claiming her gently.Mamuut's Haven by Morganna WilliamsCaring for what is left of her people is all that keeps Haven going, but her life is changed forever when the alpha of Clan Mamuut saves her from scavengers. The massive, effortlessly dominant mammoth shifter informs Haven that she is his mate, and in spite of her defiance she has soon been bared and very soundly spanked. But before he claims her, she will be made to beg for it.Their Sassy Mate by Lesley ClarkWhen her quest to track down her sister prompts her to accept help from a mysterious stranger, Susie ends up on Terra Arcus in the company of a man who turns out to be an alpha shifter. But her guide soon makes it clear that not only is he planning to claim her as his mate and spank her any time she disobeys him, he will be sharing her with another wolf from his pack as well.Publisher's Note: Claimed Brides is the second book of the Brides of Terra Arcus series. The novellas of this collection include spankings and sexual scenes. If such material offends you, please don't buy this book.

    After breaking his bonds and stealing an escape pod, he crash lands in remote Idaho. When Lumina rescues him, their bodies communicate beautifully, but with translator troubles, could he ever grow to trust her? Lumina It’s been ninety years since the last man was born on Earth. When the government allows three alien species to help us repopulate, I set my sights on a Draalian male. It felt like winning the lottery when one literally fell from the sky. What should have been a dream turns into a nightmare when I’m stranded in a remote cave with the galaxy’s most pissed off male. Because of our language barrier, I don’t understand why this intriguing male is so angry, but under the covers our bodies speak eloquently. Zoriss Not only was I abducted and brought to another planet, my stasis capsule malfunctioned. Instead of drifting into unconsciousness, I stayed awake for three interminable months unable to move or even scratch an itch. There was a lot of time to think during my journey, but only one thought pulsed through my mind. Revenge!Although I want to blame her, Lumina’s gentle touch and affection soften my heart, and her passion sets me on fire. Learning my brother is in peril, I have to rescue him. Must I choose between my brother and the woman I’ve grown to love?Love on Impact, written by Pinnacle Award winning, bestselling author, Alana Khan, is part of a collaboration of authors collectively known as Cosmic Kissed. This book has no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.Also by Alana Khan, Love Uncaged depicts Zoriss’s brother’s adventures as he flees imprisonment and embarks on an adventurous road trip with his lady love and a cadre of armed sexbots to search for his brother. Both books can be read in any order.Publisher’s Note: There are sensual, graphic sex scenes throughout the book. Intended for readers 18+.

    Our future is bleak.Longevity is a luxury we can’t afford.The most we can hope for is survival.We’ve all but given up when an opportunity presents itself.Five females—a chance at a future.Procuring these women went against everything I’d been taught, but desperate times call for desperate measures.They’re ours now.Asleep and made ready for breeding.We won’t die out—lost and forgotten.It’s our destiny to grow and once again inhabit our lonely planet.I am Breccan Aloisius, the forgotten commander.My people will have the future they deserve.I’ll make sure of it.My mind is made up…until she wakes and nothing goes as planned.

    But after his ship was destroyed, his crew annihilated, it couldn’t get worse.He shouldn't have been too hasty...Soon after the destruction of his treasured ship, he stood face to face with the woman who destroyed his Federation career and his pirate legacy. And he couldn’t kill her. Not that he didn't want to, but something inside him wouldn't let him.So bit it, but he would get his revenge one way or another.Except, nothing is simple when it comes to Fenton.She's brilliant and honest and has connections any pirate captain would kill for. She'd be an asset to the new crew.But when she saves his life instead of leaving him to rot, Kava has to reevaluate his strategy from enticing her to be a part of his crew, to be his mate.Note to reader: this is a fast pace sci-fi romance with loads of action and adventure.

     Nature was my domain. Where I preferred to be. Hiking trails. Guiding people through the tangle of scrub. But then I got the rescue call – a chick with a twisted ankle stuck on a hill. Typical city girls. Clueless. Only, when I found Fiona, I didn’t anticipate that she’d be so… smoking hot. Fawn-like eyes. Redheaded bob. Curvy figure… Hmm, my carnal desire went into overload. I helped her back to my cabin. But that was a mistake. My “mountain man” urges couldn’t be resisted. And the way she looked at me was far from innocent. So, we made love... all night long. After that, I never expected to see her again... Until she showed up at my house and uttered two words that changed everything: “I’m pregnant.” Fiona wasn’t just a mere rescue anymore. She was the mother of my baby. And that meant she was mine. But neither of us were prepared for what happened next…