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Captain of the Maw


Layla Stone - 2020
    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.

His Virgin Mate


Grace Goodwin - 2017
    One look at the large, dominant alien who claims she belongs to him sets her body on fire. When he tells her, in explicit detail, how he'll claim her in every way, she is eager to give her mate everything, body and soul.Von of Everis is a ruthless and high ranking Hunter who's spent years fighting in the Hive wars. But his bed, and his life, are empty until Alexis arrives. One look at his innocent little bride and he knows she belongs to him.Simple, right? Nope. The match is challenged by one of the most feared warriors on the planet and stolen kisses and mind-numbing pleasure won't save Von from a deadly duel. But Von is a Hunter, a warrior, a protector, and someone is trying to take what belongs to him. Only him. He will do whatever it takes to protect, save and claim his virgin mate.

Possessive Alien Warrior


Penelope Woods - 2020
    And I liked it.That's not even the half of my story…I come from the human colonies. A place where you don't get a choice. A place to be forgotten.But he found me. He was a warrior, a savage royal hunter. And I was his prey.For a moment, I was lost in the reflection of his eyes. Speechless. But his power swept through me, and I knelt.I would have done anything to get out of the colonies. This was my chance. When the sun sets and the darkness rolls in, I feel him protect me.I am not just in love. I am his possession.Always & Forever.

A Lord's Bet of Desire


Meghan Sloan - 2020
    While working at the house of Norman Pembroke, the Duke of Bancroft, she has always dreamt of advancing her life from a humble maid to that of a governess. Despite knowing that this opportunity may never appear, her love for reading is enough to keep the dream alive. But little did she know that fate would bring an unforeseen twist that would make this dream a tangible reality... When Edward, the endearingly attractive brother of the Duke, comes to visit, the last thing she expected was to end up under his roof and away from the only place she's ever known. Laura will inevitably find herself seduced by his ravishing beauty, but will she allow herself to finally surrender to her burning desire for him?Edward Pembroke has always been the opposite of his brother. Being warm and dutiful himself, he was against his brother's love for gambling that was dwindling the Pembroke fortune every day. When he finally decides to confront him about his wayward habit, they both end up engaging in a fateful night of gambling, and Edward wins the prize of taking anything he wants with him. Without a second thought, he chooses Laura, as her fiery nature lightens a spark inside him. Once they move to his house, he can't help but be mesmerised by her every move, willing to do whatever it takes to possess her. Will he manage to turn this promising desire into an everlasting love?Laura and Edward's attraction is impossible to deny, but their evident class differences are threatening their undeniable lust. The more time they spend together, the more they lose their hearts and bodies to one another. Will their passionate connection prove strong enough to shatter the insurmountable obstacles? Or will their heated affair go down in flames before it even sets them on fire?"A Lord's Bet of Desire" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Captured by the Alien Warrior


Presley Hall - 2022
    But this gorgeous alien warrior is breaking down my defenses.Three years ago, alien raiders abducted me from Earth.I escaped to a remote trading planet, where I’ve scraped by and kept my identity as a human hidden… until one day I get caught stealing from a mysterious warrior named Rok.Aliens are dangerous and untrustworthy. Or at least, that’s what I’ve always thought. But Rok is different. Despite being furious that I took something from him, he doesn’t hurt me.Instead, he offers to help me.I’m not sure I should trust him—or if I can trust myself around him. Because every time I look into his gold-rimmed eyes, the ice around my heart melts a little. His touch sends licks of fire over my skin, and he gazes at me with such possessive heat that I feel like I’ll combust.But I know better than to put my faith in an alien. And I certainly know better than to fall in love with one.Right?Captured by the Alien Warrior is a full-length standalone sci-fi romance featuring a gorgeous alien warrior with a damaged heart and a fierce heroine who finds out what it means to be claimed by her fated mate.If you like sexy aliens, sweeping adventure, and steamy romance, 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.

The Emperor's New Nightingale


Angela Castle - 2013
    Peace is kept by a special Song Krystal. Once each life time the Emperor seeks a new nightingale – One pure voice, who makes the Krystal shine, keeping the peace among the stars.When full figured Julie is kidnapped from Earth, she is whisked away to sing before the Emperor, but when she escapes, she finds herself on an alien world, ruled by music. She wanders into a Song Tavern and finds friendship and employment.Orin, Emperor of Ario in disguise, visits his friends Song Tavern. The moment he meets Julie and hears her sing, he knows she is his nightingale.As their passion grows, the forces of evil are working to drive them apart and bring darkness to the galaxy. When Julie uncovers the plot to destroy the Krystal, she must race against time to save the galaxy and her Emperor or lose them both forever.

Ruwen


Kate Rudolph - 2016
    The curse of his alien species has put a countdown on his life, and he'll be dead before the month is out. Unless he finds his denya, the only woman in the universe who can save him.Down on her luck and lost in space...Lis Jaynx just wants to go home. Kidnapped from Earth by unknown foes, she's dropped on a inhospitable planet with little food and no hope. She'll do anything to find a ship to take her back to Earth, but Polai is hostile to all alien life, and Lis is running out of places to hide.An unexpected chance...From the moment he sees her, Ru knows Lis is his denya. But she's already wounded and distrustful of aliens, even those who claim they want to help.Will the explosive chemistry between them be enough to topple Lis's fears? Or will their bond break before it even forms, leaving Ru a dead alien walking and Lis all alone in the black of space.(Complete story, no cliffhanger!)

Heretic


Cyndi Friberg - 2018
    She holds the key to the future of his people, but she was brought to this savage world against her will and that’s an insult she’ll not soon forget. Their attraction is instantaneous and intense, yet each has valid reasons for mistrusting the other. He wants her, is consumed with the need to claim her, but he can’t focus on the future until he deals with the past.

Devil's Ink: A Motorcycle Club Romance (Hell Wolves MC) (Outlaw Biker Brotherhood)


Naomi West - 2019
    But now that she is, I can’t let her go. Our enemies have gone too far. When I find Marissa with their insignia branded into her leg… I lose my mind. This is my town. Hell Wolves MC territory. No one lays a hand on civilian women and lives to tell about it. And breaking that rule means war. But while I go head-to-head with the monsters who did this, I’ve got to keep Marissa safe. Not just from the beasts who burned her. But also from the beast within me. Because she’s getting too close for comfort. And one wrong move could ruin everything. A loner biker becomes an innocent girl’s only protection when she is marked for death by a vicious motorcycle club. Marissa never asked for any of this, but when Hunter saves her from a gruesome fate, she finds herself in the middle of a war that threatens to destroy everything she’s ever known. Can their fragile bond survive a monster’s rage? Find out in DEVIL’S INK.

His Shock Baby


Holly Rayner - 2021
    

The Abduction


Erin Durante - 2013
    After inheriting her father's farm and being cheated on by her long-time boyfriend, she decided she needed a change to make her own destiny. She expected sooner or later Prince Charming would come along and sweep her off her feet.She did not expect to be swept off to the stars... literally.Abducted by a young alien who's inexperience with anything female proves to be more than an inconvenience, Samantha's days of house-arrest on a war torn planet are boring and dull.Until her mate's older brother comes home wounded from the war needing to recover from both physical and emotional wounds. An immediate attraction sparks between Samantha and this mysterious beast, and she struggles to balance her growing desires and her plans for escaping their alien world.Then things start to heat up.

Queen of Starlight


Jessa Slade - 2014
    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.

Captured by Sweet Alien


Ruth Anne Scott - 2015
    Only that’s against the rules. She doesn’t want to be that close to them anyway. From everything she’d heard about the species they are more temperamental than her, but her boss’ ultimatum gives her no choice. She goes and gets what he wants or she loses her job, her livelihood.When Eden arrives she is confronted by Pyra, a man who believes he is god’s gift to women, but she thinks he’s a jerk and doesn’t have time for his games. The more she dislikes him, the more her body yearns for him. Pyra can’t stay away from the new human scientist that has been sent to study his kind. When there is an attack by Denynso enemies and she lands in the crossfire his feelings come out. She’s injured and never before has he ever felt fear like he felt when he saw her lying on the ground beneath a vile beast he fights. She’s his mate, and he refuses to let her go no matter how much she hates him. Not when he’d gotten a taste of what it would be like to be with her. Will Pyra be able to save Eden and win her over for good, or is it already too late? This book contains mature themes and language, only suitable for ages 18+!

After I Fall


Melissa Sercia - 2020
    The man I thought I’d spend forever with is gone and I’m alone…until I meet him. Ozi. My new boss. He’s sexy, mysterious, and owns me with just one look. But he’s used to getting what he wants. And that makes him dangerous.OziI’m rich, immortal, and alone. And I like it that way. Until I meet her. I should stay away from Raven. But I can’t. Every time she’s near, I want to taste her blood in my veins and feel her body in my bed. I want to own her and destroy her. To break her and then put her back together with my bare hands. But I know I will be the one broken in the end.Raven and Ozi have sworn off love, but when their paths cross, the chemistry between them is undeniable. Drawn to each other’s dark sides, they can’t seem to stay away. But when Ozi’s ex comes back into town to settle an old score, the odds shift and the danger becomes real, pitting Raven in the middle. Now Ozi must decide what he’s willing to risk to protect Raven from the threat of his past coming back to haunt him. Her safety or his heart.When lust turns into obsession, can it ever become love?This is a standalone book in the Immortal Billionaires series.WARNING: This book contains graphic content and is meant for 18+ readers only

Alien Property


Celeste Jones - 2020
    Now this beautiful little human will be the spoils of war, taken as my mate in return for a promise to spare her planet from annihilation.She is mine to use as I please, but before she can be bred she must be mastered. If being carried aboard my ship bare and on display after a sound spanking doesn't teach my mate her place, then I will deal with her defiance in a way that leaves her quivering bottom sore both inside and out.But no matter how deeply she blushes or how shamefully she begs, we both know that soon she will be screaming with every shattering climax as she learns what it means to be alien property.Publisher's Note: Alien Property includes spankings and sexual scenes. If such material offends you, please don't buy this book.