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Jo's Journey by S.E. Smith
Jo Strauss was committed to two things in her life – her family and her life as an acrobat/high-wire performer. She takes both very serious. Her life was orderly, in control, and she was finally settling down in one place so she could spend more time with her parents instead of moving all over the world every few weeks... -
Victoria's Challenge by M.K. Eidem
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsVictoria Lynn Chamberlain… at two, she was abducted by an alien race, the Regulians… at nine, her world literally explodes when the Regulians returned, destroying Earth. She and her Aunt are the only survivors thanks to another alien race, the Carinians. Now she’s eighteen, a new graduate from their top medical school, and is ready to claim her life mate...Categorized as:
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Krac's Firebrand by S.E. Smith
Section K Replication Alluthan Clone, or Krac as he was now called, had one focus in his life; protecting the descendants of the Freedom Five who ruled Earth’s council. Rescued by members of the family from a secret facility, he pledged to do what he could to always keep them safe. Things become personal when insurgents target a special member of the Freedom Five, Gracie Jones-Jefe and her family... -
Brilliant Starlight by Anna Carven
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAbbey We're back on Silence , orbiting the Dark Planet while my husband handles unfinished business on Kythia. For some reason, he seems a little bit tense. According to Tarak, Kythian politics can be complicated, especially when the entire Kordolian Empire has just been destroyed. I hope things don't get too complicated, because I don't want to be stuck here for too long... -
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Sanctuary for the Alien Warrior by Honey Phillips
Can an alien warrior and an orphaned infant provide a new beginning for a lonely woman? Tired of relentless hours, arrogant clients, and endless demands, Barbara is ready to abandon her career as a corporate attorney for a simpler life. She doesn’t expect that life to involve an alien abduction, an abandoned baby, and an all-too-intriguing alien warrior with a very friendly tail...Categorized as:
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AvX by Jennifer Julie Miller
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIvyWhy are the last words ever spoken to our loved ones is in anger? I knew the moment I left it was a mistake, but my stubborn pride urged me forward. I’ve awakened to unimaginable horrors, pain unlike anything the human mind could conceive, until him. Now, I’m too scared to trust my own feelings, as they have only led me astray... -
Legacy by Tana Stone
The Drexian Academy has four schools and four rules. Beware of the Assassins.Don't cross the Blades.Trust the Irons.The Wings go as one.Break them at your peril.Ariana is the first human instructor at the Drexian Academy and the first female to teach flight to cocky cadets. She’s the best Earth has to offer with a lot to prove...Categorized as:
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Tordan by Jennifer Julie Miller
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLunaThey stole my dreams, my hopes, my very identity, and I had no idea. Years went by and I did everything I was told, I was always the perfect specimen, and the perfect lab rat. I was dissected, even maimed all in the name of science. Then one day a strange smoky voice entered my head, and I knew things were not as they seemed... -
Rescued by her Alien Protector by Mina Carter
Prepared to put her life on the line, she didn’t expect to lose her heart. Vice President Madison Cole is used to having a target on her back. Being captured by aliens? An acceptable risk to get what she needs. What she didn’t count on was falling for the ‘enemy’, a handsome alien warrior with a hero’s heart...Categorized as:
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Dark Minds by Michelle Diener
The mind is the most powerful weapon of all . . . Imogen Peters knows she's a pawn. She's been abducted from Earth, held prisoner, and abducted again. So when she gets a chance at freedom, she takes it with both hands, not realizing that doing so will turn her from pawn to kingmaker...Categorized as:
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Salvation in Death by J.D. Robb
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsIn the year 2060, sophisticated investigative tools can help catch a killer. But there are some questions even the most advanced technologies cannot answer. Ridley Pearson has praised J. D. Robb’s suspense as “taut” and “nerve-jangling.” Her latest thriller sets a new standard for suspense, as the priest at a Catholic funeral mass brings the chalice to his lips--and falls over dead... -
Interlude in Death by J.D. Robb
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsIn early spring of 2059, Lieutenant Eve Dallas is called off planet to face a grueling ordeal - giving a seminar at the largest police conference of the year, to be held in a swanky resort. A resort which just happens to be owned by her husband, Roarke, of course. Even though Eve can't quite see it that way, it's supposed to be at least partly a vacation... -
Holmes by Anna Hackett
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe battle of survival against the invading aliens heats up…but Hell Squad never quits. General Adam Holmes’ life is dedicated to keeping his small band of survivors alive. On the run, with only Hell Squad and the other soldiers for protection, they are making their last dangerous drive to the secret stronghold of the Enclave... -
Hugo by Jennifer Julie Miller
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMiyaI awaken to the touch of cold metal hands and talking holograms. Paralyzed and dependent on the Others. They tell me a story… at first; I refuse to believe. A story of no return and extreme loss, but one of the voices is different. He projects anger and distrust…but his hands… even though cold and hard, are always gentle... -
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Salvage Rights by Kelly Lucille
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA Distant Worlds Story Found on an abandoned salvage with no memory of who she is or how she ended up there, she becomes the salvage claim that powerful men will kill for. A truthsayer and a genetically tampered with Bruha, she has one chance to escape sexual slavery to a tyrant. ...His Brother. Lucan Warrung rules his pirate moon with an iron fist... -
Alien Commander's Mate by Mina Carter
Alone. Ill. She’ll do anything to find her kids. Both her children taken by the Lathar and her home destroyed in the process, Amanda Kallson is at her wits end and desperate. With nothing left to tie her to Earth, she’ll do anything to track down her daughters… even take an alien warriors crazy deal. It doesn’t hurt that said alien warrior is tall, ripped and as handsome as hell...Categorized as:
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Paul's Pursuit by S.E. Smith
Paul Grove loves two things in the world more than anything else: his daughter, Trisha, and roaming the mountains and forests of Wyoming. One he would kill for, the other is who he is. He has spent his life devoted to his ‘little’ girl, even though she isn’t so little anymore. When she disappears, he focuses all of his hunting and tracking skills on finding her...Categorized as:
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Adaptation: book I by Pepper Pace, J.J. Murray
Carmella was still a teen when the Motherships first appeared dotting the skies over the Earth. For years the world tried to normalize while the silent Motherships hovered. And then THEY arrived, promising that they meant no harm. But within ten years eighty percent of the world’s population would be wiped out. Including everyone that Carmella loved...Categorized as:
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Cornering Carmen by S.E. Smith
Carmen Walker has spent the last three years of her life focusing on avenging the murder of her husband. Following leads to the man responsible, she finally has a chance to bring closure to the overwhelming pain and grief that is slowly eating away at her. Catching a ride on the business jet her sister is co-piloting, she heads to California to meet with her informant...Categorized as:
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Infinity's Embrace by Anna Carven
Rescued from captivity by a group of rather intimidating Kordolians, Noa finds herself recovering at a strange facility in the middle of the desert. SynCorp's medical experiments have left her with an impossible ability she can't control, and nobody really seems to know how to help her. She's fragile and shattered, a mere shadow of her former self, and she has nowhere else to go...Categorized as:
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Vrix by Juno Wells, Layla Nash
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCecily Griggs doesn't know what she'll do on the alien ship after she and her friends were sold by their old captain. When an old friend sends a distress signal from a planet of slave-traders, Griggs knows what has to happen -- she'll get Heidi back, or die trying. She's ready for a solo mission when the watchful, smoking hot Vrix insists on going with her... -
The Arcav Commander's Human by Hope Hart
A lifetime of duty to his people… …Or the woman who could be his? Jaret has been completely dedicated to the Arcav race for centuries. His only focus is the continuation of his species. Known for being cold and remote, no one is more surprised than Jaret when he insists on leading the mission to rescue the humans kidnapped for slavery...Categorized as:
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Home World by Erin Raegan
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsPeyton I fell in love with an alien. Our world was invaded by carnivorous freaks and the Dahk swooped in and saved me and my friends. They want to save the Earth but we are our own worst enemy, or so I thought. The truth is we have no idea what's out there. Now I'm on my way to Home World. The Dahk's world. An alien world. I had no choice, it was taken from me... -
Alien Commander's Reluctant Bride by Juno Wells
For the first time in my life I'm surrounded by attractive, eligible males. If only I could choose one. Kearney Draconian Warriors are not only drop dead gorgeous, they’re more accommodating than any other species. My younger sister and I have signed contracts with the Draconians and they’re waiting for us to choose a mate, but I can’t focus on that right now... -
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Allies by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsPetra never wanted to go to Karal, but when her mother becomes the new President of Earth, thanks to the Karal, she is part of the deal. Never having entered the lottery, she feels used, but soon begins to appreciate the huge Karalian who is her mate. Sent into deep space with him, their bond grows, as they race to find a new planet suitable for a human colony... -
Levi by Anna Hackett
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIn the middle of an alien invasion, a bad boy berserker collides with a spunky mechanic on a dangerous sabotage mission. Levi King has always lived rough. Raised by a biker dad, he fought for everything he had—including being president of the Iron Kings motorcycle club. But when the aliens invaded, he lost it all...Categorized as:
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Scorch Road by Toby Neal, Emily Kimelman
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA new romantic action adventure for fans of romance thriller suspense and family romance series! One of six Italian brothers and a sister, JT Luciano is a widowed environmental biologist with a touch of the Sight who is preparing for an apocalyptic event he knows is coming... -
Finn: Scifi Alien Invasion Romance by Anna Hackett
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn the aftermath of a deadly alien invasion, a band of survivors fights on… For Hawk pilot Finn Erickson, flying is in the blood. Since the aliens decimated the planet, he spends most of his time flying Hell Squad into combat. With communication to other survivor bases cut off, he has no idea if his family is still alive and feels their loss keenly...Categorized as:
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Wildling of Ravia by L.A. Holloway
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCommander Ekhor has never known a universe without war.As a proud member of a warrior race, he has defended his people from the threat of the Rha'ku'tan Empire for his entire life, rising in the ranks of the Alliance military to become one of its most respected leaders... -
Rescuing Mattie by S.E. Smith
Mattie Abrams has always had a knack for training animals. Touring with the Cirque de Magik, she knows that she has finally found the ‘home’ she so desperately craves. She would do anything to keep her small family of circus friends and her pets, including going where they went...Categorized as:
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Ambushing Ariel by S.E. Smith
Ariel Hamm has always had a tender heart. Her love for her sister, Carmen, and her best friend, Trisha, has always been a priority in her life. But at twenty-eight, she is ready to start focusing on what she wants. After her fiancée unexpectedly ends their engagement, she is searching to redefine who she really is. A pilot for Boswell International, she knows flying is not her first love... -
Tracking Trisha by S.E. Smith
Trisha Grove enjoyed her job as a pilot for Boswell International but realizes something is still missing from her life – her family. She is ready to call it quits and head back home to Wyoming where her father lives. She never expected her last flight for Boswell would end with an unplanned trip out of this world... -
Mercenary Abduction by Eve Langlais
All this mercenary wants is to kill and loot his way to fame and fortune, but his plans change when a human accidentally steals his heart. Makl is looking to become the greatest mercenary the universe has known. In true family tradition, he leaves a trail of mayhem and bodies wherever he goes. steals the most priceless of items, ravishes females left and right... -
Vexing Voss by Gail Koger
For Voss, a Coletti Warlord, conquering the universe is a piece of cake. After all, he's a master of psychic seduction; no one can resist him when he sets his mind to it. Zoey Jones is determined to find her mother's killer. Surrendering to a fierce Coletti warrior is the last thing on her mind...Categorized as:
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The Passengers by John Marrs
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsEight self-drive cars set on a collision course. Who lives, who dies? You decide. When someone hacks into the systems of eight self-drive cars, their passengers are set on a fatal collision course... -
Zinnia by Jayne Castle, Jayne Ann Krentz
New York Times bestselling author JAYNE CASTLE--Capturing the lively sensuality ( Library Journal ) of the passion-filled, near-future space colony of St... -
The Dark Prince by Michelle M. Pillow
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOut of the fire… Intergalactic thief, Olena Leyton is one of the best space pirates in history. Sailing the high skies in search of adventure is in her blood. When her crew is scattered in a run from the law and her ship crashes, exploding into a ball of flames, the injured Olena is forced to find sanctuary on a Galaxy Brides ship...Categorized as:
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Amaryllis by Jayne Castle, Jayne Ann Krentz
New York Times bestselling author JAYNE CASTLE Acclaimed for her novels of “delectably entertaining paranormal romantic suspense” (Booklist), the wildly popular alter ego of bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz takes off on a star-dusted excursion to a rich civilization where danger and passion are just a heartbeat away. . . . Amaryllis Lark is one of the best psychic detectives on St... -
Capturing Cara by S.E. Smith
Cara Truman is a pint-size pistol whose inquisitive nature has gotten her into trouble on more than one occasion. Her next adventure takes her further than she even expected when she ends up on a journey out of this world. Trelon Reykill thought he had his hands full... -
Dark Class: Bonus Epilogue by Michelle Diener
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsJoin Ellie and the rest of the Earth women, their partners, and the Class 5s on Larga Ways for a reunion that will make more than a few members of the UC uncomfortable. It requires you to sign up to Michelle Diener’s New Release Notification list, where you will get emails about new releases, and occasionally about free books and giveaways. You can unsubscribe at any time...Categorized as:
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Mylomon by Nancey Cummings, Starr Huntress
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s an abomination. The lone survivor of a horrific experiment, warrior Mylomon was left with unique and dangerous abilities . He takes care of the necessary dirty work for his clan but he’s yet to earn their trust. After all, how can you trust an assassin? Now that he’s found his fated mate , his miracle, she recoils at the sight of him... -
Alpha's Enslaved Bride by Lisa Lace
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKnowing the future isn't a blessing. It's a curse. Especially when you've seen your death. I'm going to die in the arms of someone I have never seen before. He's a person I will love, but I don't know anything about him. When TerraMates matched me with Airik, I couldn't believe it. This sexy alien could see the future, just like me. I wasn't alone anymore... -
Rydak's Fall by Michelle Howard
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMeet the man behind the Jutak warrior. Rydak knew he’d never have a Chosen. His empathic touch blessed and cursed him with the ability to read and sense the emotions of everyone he came in contact with. Until her. Lissi Alonson, sister to the Unit Leader of the Jutak warriors he respected and a woman he’d be a fool to fall for... -
Edge of Insanity: The Alliance Book 6 by S.E. Smith
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsScorching hot and sexy stories set in science fiction and paranormal worlds that come alive in your hands. Internationally acclaimed for her writing, S.E. Smith's stories are unapologetic happily-ever-afters. They are also full of alpha heroes, heroines with a brain, action, adventure, and humor...Categorized as:
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Twins For The Alien Warrior: A SciFi Romance by Athena Storm
No alien prince is going to throw me on his shoulder and carry me away!I don't care that he's technically rescuing me.Saving my life multiple times doesn't mean he can eye me up and down and lick his lips.He can say we're fated mates all he wants, I won't give up everything just to be his pretty little housewife...Categorized as:
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Seized by Tana Stone
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHow unlucky do you have to be to get abducted by aliens. . . twice? Snatched from Earth to be a bride for a bad-ass race of warriors, Bridget has barely gotten used to her new life on the high-tech Drexian space station when she’s abducted again. This time the aliens are vicious and bloodthirsty, and they have very different plans for the pretty human...Categorized as:
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Taming Ryock by Sara Page, Sean Moriarty
My life has become a living nightmare… Abducted. Stolen from Earth. I wake up in a strange alien laboratory to discover my new alien overlords plan to use me in a breeding experiment. The alien they want me to breed with? Yeah, he’s blue, he’s mean, and he’s packing some seriously scary alien ‘equipment’. There’s no way I can survive the experiment... -
Cruz: Scifi Alien Invasion Romance by Anna Hackett
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBattle-hardened soldier Cruz Ramos is running on empty. As second-in-command of the deadliest commando squad fighting the invading aliens, he doesn't know why he’s fighting anymore. He’s seen too much destruction, devastation, and far too much death. Still, every day he goes out to protect those humans left, and every day the growing numbness threatens to take over...Categorized as:
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Noah by Anna Hackett
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe battle of survival against the invading aliens heats up…but Hell Squad never quits. Tech genius Noah Kim works day and night to keep the survivors at Blue Mountain Base with lights, power and hot water. He’s also working on a top secret project to help keep them safe. He’s tired, stressed and under pressure—and one woman adds to it all...Categorized as:
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My Ant Monster Mate by Susan Trombley
YeseniaHunting giant ant aliens is never an easy job, but the opportunity to capture a male Menops before he imprints on a queen is too good to pass up. Even if it means putting up with a mouthy Artificial Intelligence and traveling to a planet restricted by the Cosmic Syndicate. Vengeance for humanity—for my family—is too important to let any obstacle stand in my way...
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