The last thing she needs is to fall for an alien who feels nothing. As an empath, Olivia can deeply feel and even influence the emotions of those around her. For years she's used this ability to heal both physical and emotional wounds, but when she's captured by aliens, a far worse fate as a pleasure slave awaits her. That is until she's rescued by an Asrai assassin. Everyone says the Asrai are heartless killers... so why can't she seem to stop herself from wanting one? Do the job. Question nothing. Feel nothing. Those are the tenets Drayek has been trained to live by. They've never failed him... until he meets the one human woman who changes everything. She's the absolute antithesis of everything he should want, yet he longs to be the source of her passion. When Olivia hires him for a deeply personal job, Drayek knows he should refuse. It's too dangerous; to easy to want things he can't have. But denying his steadily-growing interest only makes him only makes him want her more. It would be easy to resist... if they weren't constantly being hunted. But the come-down from an adrenaline high is always an emotional roller coaster. Even more so for an empath and the coldhearted alien who's starting to feel everything.

    But she turned out stronger, faster, smarter, and more impervious to harm than anyone anticipated. A reluctant "superhero," Kiera wishes she were normal, but it is not to be.On Orpheus Two, the indigenous Buri race faces extinction, a prospect the powerful Dynatec corporation welcomes and, in fact, may be actively hastening. It is Kiera's job to protect these beautiful, exotic aliens . . . and to discover what there is on Orpheus Two that Dynatec feels is worth killing for.But the magnetic allure of Thor, the breathtaking Buri leader, is proving a dangerous distraction. And now, to save Thor's people, Kiera will need a power she's never before possessed—something hidden in the unexplored recesses of her heart.

    For him. For the bond.When Kira crashes on a strange planet, her worst fear is running out of food. Instead she ends up between two rival alien tribes. One wants her as a slave. The other offers her salvation.Except for the small problem of a huge blue warrior claiming she's his mate. When he touches her, she forgets her own name. But to end the tribal conflict, she must submit to him. Completely. Publicly. Will he save her from the enemies only to see her transformed into someone else? And will she ever find a place among the fierce aliens?Warrior Bound is a full-length standalone sci-fi romance featuring hot and horned alien warriors, a kickass heroine, and a possessive hero with savage fighting skills. No cheating, no cliffhanger, and a happily ever after guaranteed!

    Since that moment, I’ve learned that nothing is normal anymore and I’ve got to roll with the punches. I can handle this, though. I’m strong and capable.So… washed up on a tropical island? Got it handled.Separated from the others in my group? Handled.Stranded alone with a brutal but delicious alien man that can’t speak English but has great… ahem… body language? Yup, handled.Add in the fact that my cootie – a symbiont I need to survive – has chosen my big, hulking alien friend as my fated mate? Let’s just say that the situation isn’t the only thing that’s going to be handled. But it isn’t long before I learn that the tropical island paradise is a death trap and we’re all in grave danger, aliens and humans alike. To survive this, I'll need my tempting guy to give me a hand with the situation… good thing he's got four of them.This romance features all of the adventure, humor and community you’ve come to expect in the Ice Planet Barbarians series, but it stands on its own. You do not need to read the other series (or be caught up) in order to read LAUREN'S BARBARIAN.

    And his furry abs? Just a bonus. (A nice one.)First, giant alien lizard-guys abduct me. Then they leave me alone in a cell next to Grr. Then the force-field between us dies.So now it’s just me and Grr. Sure, he’s beat up and pissed off with claws and fangs (I kind of like the fangs). And he growls a lot. Anyone would in our situation.But hey, if you’re going to escape an alien prison ship and get chased across a planet where half the creatures you meet try to eat you, it’s good to have seven-feet of Grr at your side. He’s also easy on the eyes. Abs-on-abs, biceps-on-biceps, and let’s say all the right bulges in all the right places.And he likes ear rubs. And other rubs. And rubbing me. (I like that too.)The more time I spend with Grr, the more I think getting abducted by aliens wasn’t such a bad thing.I just hope the lizard-guys don’t kill us before Grr can call in the big guns.The ones that aren’t furry.(Seriously, I’m not talking about the St. Bernard sized hamster. We just met him.)Grr! is a full-length (and I mean full-length) alien warrior romance with pulse-pounding action, lots of humor, cute critters, and all the hotness.If you like alien abduction romance with a twist, give Grr! a try. HEA guaranteed.

    This wasn’t a peaceful mission at all. The women on board were meant to be sold in exchange for alien tech.2. There’s no way we’re getting off this planet.3. Our odds of survival are laughably low.When I’m accidentally separated from the other women, I’m pretty sure my chances of survival drop to zero. That is, until I fall—literally—into the lap of a gorgeous alien warrior with metallic blue skin and cat-like eyes.I don’t know who this man is, and I can’t even ask him since we don’t speak the same language. I don’t know why my body craves his touch, or why something deep inside me draws me toward him.But I do know this: he’s the best shot I have at finding a way back home.The only problem is, the more time I spend with him, the less certain I am that I want to leave.Her Alien Prince is a full-length standalone sci-fi romance featuring blue-skinned alien warriors, a heroine who learns what love truly is, and a rebel prince who would move the stars for his fated mate.If you like sexy aliens, steamy romance, and thrilling adventure, you’ll love this series. No cheating, no cliffhanger, and a happily ever after guaranteed!Note: each book in the series can be read as a standalone, but for maximum enjoyment, it’s recommended that the series be read in order.

    Until one day without warning, a blue horned alien saves me, saying I’m his mate.Torryn vows to kill anyone who tries to take me away, but I was never meant to be his in the first place. Luck may have brought me to him, but when my real owner returns my luck may have run out.Warning: This book contains a blue horned alien hero, an abducted Earth female, hot alien action and a guaranteed happily ever after. No cheating. No cliffhanger.

    Desperate to survive, she picks the wrong target--Dain, the head of planetary security.Dain is amused by the attempted theft, and when Mella is sentenced to serve time indentured as a bedroom slave, he buys her contract. As he introduces the repressed Earther to the pleasures of sex with a dominating warrior, he slowly comes to realize that the little thief has stolen his heart.When the monster arrives on Nexus and has lunch with Dain, Mella is panic-stricken. Her owner must be part of the conspiracy to kill her, and it will only be a matter of time before the monster discovers that she’s still alive. She attempts to escape. She fails. Embittered by her lies and mistrust, Dain returns her to Indenture Hall to be sold again.Now the monster has found her. And she has nowhere left to run...

    They live in their subterranean Shadow Maze and only emerge when it's time to breed. For Varrik, that time is now.Varrik, current leader of the Shadow Assassins, knows his people are on the verge of extinction. If they cannot adapt, they will die. Yet if his son were a direct descendant of the High Queen it would secure a place for future generations. Protecting his people is his first priority, so Varrik assembles a hunting party and kidnaps the royal twins. He is determined to claim the eldest for his own.Echo, the younger princess, knows her pampered sister will never survive the sexual appetites of their virile captor. Echo doesn't understand the powerful attraction she feels for Varrik, but drawing his attention is a far better choice than allowing him to overwhelm her twin. She doesn't expect to find him fascinating or to crave the demanding passion he ignites. Can a dominating warrior and his willing captive bring light to the Shadow Maze?Note to Readers: This book contains detailed descriptions of sizzling passion only suitable for mature readers.From Cyndi: I introduced Shadow Assassins clear back in Taken by Storm. Tal mentions, almost in passing, that his mother was killed by one. Years passed as the concept churned away in the back of my mind. Who were the Shadow Assassins and what became of them after the Great Conflict? As I answered these questions, Royal Obsession was born. Then it became apparent that I didn't have one new book; I had a new series. Royal Obsession is part paranormal romance, part capture fantasy. It's hot and unapologetically sexual. Varrik simply wouldn't be tamed and Echo was more than happy to revel in his carnality. Though this story has sci-fi elements, it's less space opera than my previous books. It's always risky when an author shifts gears, but I hope you enjoy the new series!

    Transformed by empathic crystals into the perfect paramour, Benedetta Galil is the last treasure of her fading world. When raiders attack—seeking to corrupt the crystals and conquer all of charted space—she gives herself as a prize to the one man in the universe who values freedom over power. Mercenary sheership Captain Corso Deynah left oppression behind him on a burning planet and has no use for a sex slave, even one as seductive as Benedetta. But while he stubbornly resists her body, her fierce spirit tempts him, and he will risk everything—his ship, his seclusion, the very stars—to win not just her passion but her love. Originally published as "Enslaved by Starlight" in HOTTER ON THE EDGE: Science Fiction Romance Anthology.

    All he needs to do to get off this damn planet named Earth is find it and get to the pick up location in time. The problem? The beacon comes with an addictively confounding, Earthian female who makes his mating gland swell, marking her as his true mate. Zaek hasn’t been around a human who didn’t run away screaming monster in a millennium, so how the hell is he supposed to convince this smart, beautiful, sarcastic female to give him the opportunity to win her heart before he loses his chance forever? Mira has always been obsessed with all things alien, but when one breaks into her lab at Area 51, first contact doesn’t go how she planned. Kidnapped and running for her life with a gruff gargoyle that definitely isn’t made of stone and has more than his share of quirks, Mira learns that sometimes plans are made to be thrown out the window. With a black ops team hot on their heels, determined to kill or capture them both, time is running out and their fumbling romance isn’t the only thing standing in their way to happiness.** -------------- **Khargals of DurasA thousand years ago, a Khargal scouting party left Duras, only to crash on a planet called Earth.Injured and outnumbered, the stranded Khargals hid among stone effigies and observed the slow evolution of the planet’s primitive inhabitants. With no means of returning to Duras, they watched from their shadowy perches and faded into legend, becoming the mythical gargoyles. Until today. Long after any hope for rescue had died, the distress signal has finally been answered. It's time to go home.** -------------- **Don't miss out on the full series!Khargals of Duras. Book 1: Gravel and Grit by Stacy JonesBook 2: Hard as Rock by Stephanie WestBook 3: Heart of Stone by Regine AbelBook 4: Sticks and Stones by Tamsin LeyBook 5: Etched in Stone by Abigail MystBook 6: Taken for Granite by Nancey CummingsBook 7: Rock My World by Zara Zenia

    In the hopes of finding a cure, the Shielders need a human host to get the deadly virus past Controller checkpoints and to a medical lab on the planet Santerra. With her people facing extinction, outcast Nessa dan Ranul volunteers to be the host and is injected with the virus. She has only four weeks to make it to Santerra before it kills her. When her ship breaks down in deep space, she’s rescued by her most dangerous enemy—a shadower, a bounty hunter who tracks down Shielders. She can’t tell him the truth about her dilemma, or he will turn her in to the Controllers. Shadower Chase McKnight has an agenda more pressing than claiming bounty rewards—vengeance. He doesn’t have time for a homeless waif who ignites emotions he buried long ago. He refuses to allow anything to deter him from his mission, which results in traveling away from Santerra—while the time bomb inside Nessa is ticking down. But she doesn’t dare trust this man who is an enemy of Shielders. Their secrets and agendas don’t prevent the growing attraction between them, even as they fight their individual demons—even as time runs out for Nessa. Only love can bring them full circle, offering Chase redemption, and the chance to save Nessa—and ultimately, her people.

    Is there anyone out there listening? Please help... If you're receiving this emergency distress signal, my name is Princess Ameia. My escape pod has crashed. I am marooned. I've encountered only one other intelligent life form. He's big, purple and I think he wants to eat me. He watches me and is preventing me from leaving the pod. All attempts to communicate with the hostile alien life form have met with failure. I'm running out of supplies. I'm dangerously low on food and water. I don't know how much longer I can go on like this. I need help. He's approaching the pod, it... SOS... Is there anyone out there listening? Please help...

    Without a home to return to, his focus is on his crew, on returning hope to a rowdy bunch of Dilarian warriors who have lost everything.Without Dilarian females, Darric was sure he’d never find a mate. Even the curvy, seductive human female who holds his attention isn’t anything he ever would’ve expected in a mate. But the longer he spends with her, the stronger his desire grows. The Dilarian mating symbol seals his fate, and every part of him is screaming, “MINE!”The biggest obstacle—she’s a slave to another.If Darric claims his mate, he risks the wrath of an entire planet. And with the another threat looming in, bringing the war and crumpling the small amount of hope he’d managed to build, he knows that the only way to keep his mate is to fight any planet that stands in his way.

    He needs the right mate to win his mating rings, but choosing one female from among the neighboring systems while slighting the others could start an interstellar incident—and this ex-mercenary starship captain has finally had enough of war. Where in the universe can a runaway cyborg prince find a naïve female willing to risk her life on the dangerous frontiers of space?