Tallean Mercenaries Series by Lynnea Lee

Eager to escape a fate worse than death, Sammy stows away aboard the Nimble Star, a delivery vessel. Hidden in a crate of foul-smelling ruru fruit, she’s sure the Talleans can’t detect her with their keen sense of smell. Or can they?Raised an orphan, Captain Bax doesn’t believe in the Tallean mating bond. Happily ever after sounds too good to be true. That is until he meets a fiery, red-headed human runaway with a personality to match... moreEager to escape a fate worse than death, Sammy stows away aboard the Nimble Star, a delivery vessel. Hidden in a crate of foul-smelling ruru fruit, she’s sure the Talleans can’t detect her with their keen sense of smell. Or can they?Raised an orphan, Captain Bax doesn’t believe in the Tallean mating bond. Happily ever after sounds too good to be true. That is until he meets a fiery, red-headed human runaway with a personality to match. And to make matters worse, she belongs to none other than his long-time enemy, Soren.With Soren’s goons in hot pursuit, will the Nimble Star make it to its destination in one piece? less

She hated him the moment they met. Burned by love, Lettie is finally ready to date again after a long, self-imposed hiatus from men. But Vore is everything Lettie abhors. He’s a self-proclaimed ladies’ man and totally not her type. Then why does her body react every time he flashes her his fangs? “Love them and leave them.” That’s what Vore has always said... moreShe hated him the moment they met. Burned by love, Lettie is finally ready to date again after a long, self-imposed hiatus from men. But Vore is everything Lettie abhors. He’s a self-proclaimed ladies’ man and totally not her type. Then why does her body react every time he flashes her his fangs? “Love them and leave them.” That’s what Vore has always said. Why play with feelings when the females he meets only think of mercenaries as one-night stands? Vore lives for the chase, so when the tiniest human female he had ever met tells him off and claims he’s not her type, Vore takes it as a challenge to get her in his bed.With only a few days before his ship leaves the colony for the next mission, will Vore be able to win Lettie’s heart and teach her to love again? Or will she reject him to try her luck with another male, leaving him forever tortured by an unfulfilled mating bond? Can be read as a stand-alone or as part of a series. Growly alpha male ahead. HEA Guaranteed! less

He’ll do anything to find his mate! Calix has been looking for his mate for years. There’s someone fated just for him, and no one else will do. But one look at Emma has Cal overwhelmed with protectiveness. He knows Emma is not the one, but that doesn’t stop him from stealing her and claiming her as his own. Emma stinks. Stinking is ideal for avoiding attention. But when it comes to the hot-as-sin alien mercenary who just rescued her from slavery, that’s the last thing she wants... moreHe’ll do anything to find his mate! Calix has been looking for his mate for years. There’s someone fated just for him, and no one else will do. But one look at Emma has Cal overwhelmed with protectiveness. He knows Emma is not the one, but that doesn’t stop him from stealing her and claiming her as his own. Emma stinks. Stinking is ideal for avoiding attention. But when it comes to the hot-as-sin alien mercenary who just rescued her from slavery, that’s the last thing she wants. Emma wants her muscle-bound hero, lock, stock, and barrel. Instead, he dumps her in the spare room to “keep her safe.” What a bummer!But the more time they spend with each other, the more they realize they are perfect together. Will Calix give up his hunt for a mate to claim the female he loves? Or will Emma leave him in a misguided attempt to help him find his one true mate? Can be read as a stand-alone or as part of the series. Growly mercenary and steamy scenes ahead. HEA guaranteed. less

They will never take what is OURS! Little human Angie escaped the Dominion three years ago. Now they’re here to take her back. But the Dominion will never succeed. Because she’s OURS! We know Angie is our mate. It’s not a matter of if the mating bond will form, it’s a matter of when. She thinks she can avoid us. But there’s nowhere for her to run, nowhere for her to hide.Together, we are stronger. And we will stop at nothing to protect our colony, our home, and our mate... moreThey will never take what is OURS! Little human Angie escaped the Dominion three years ago. Now they’re here to take her back. But the Dominion will never succeed. Because she’s OURS! We know Angie is our mate. It’s not a matter of if the mating bond will form, it’s a matter of when. She thinks she can avoid us. But there’s nowhere for her to run, nowhere for her to hide.Together, we are stronger. And we will stop at nothing to protect our colony, our home, and our mate. The Dominion is breathing down our necks… … and all I can focus on is the fiercely protective alien warrior charged with defending our colony. I’ve lusted after Ryek for years, and now he tells me I’m his. One huge problem: he is my ex’s best friend. The worst part? Holden and I are still friends with benefits, and I still secretly love him.When Ryek and Holden reveal they both want to share me, I’m floored. Suddenly, I have not one, but two, growly and possessive aliens demanding my attention. And they tell me they won’t stop until I am theirs. less

SARA I’ve made a huge mistake! When the handsome and charming alien offers to steal me away from my abusive owner, I jump at the chance for a better life. But appearances are deceiving, and now I find myself owned by a cold-blooded killer.Kean’s sinful growls and possessive words make me crave things I know I shouldn’t. But I can’t fall for the ruthless murderer who ends lives with a smile on his face. It’s wrong! I need to get away before it’s too late... moreSARA I’ve made a huge mistake! When the handsome and charming alien offers to steal me away from my abusive owner, I jump at the chance for a better life. But appearances are deceiving, and now I find myself owned by a cold-blooded killer.Kean’s sinful growls and possessive words make me crave things I know I shouldn’t. But I can’t fall for the ruthless murderer who ends lives with a smile on his face. It’s wrong! I need to get away before it’s too late. KEAN Sarah is mine! I’ve done many horrible things in my life to get to where I am now. And I will do many more to protect what is mine. And Sarah is MINE! She’s terrified of me, but I know she wants me. I scent her arousal.I didn’t expect her to run. But there’s nowhere for her to hide; I own all of Vosthea. And when I find her, I’m going to claim her as my mate! This sci-fi alien romance is filled with violent and steamy scenes. Our hero is not your typical “good guy,” please do not read if hyper-protective and possessive criminals with drug empires upset you. HEA guaranteed! This story is a complete romance and can be read as a standalone or as part of a series. less

Refuge in the Arms of a Monster This job on board The New Horizon is supposed to be my fresh start, a fail proof plan to escape my poor excuse for a husband and his dangerous friends.But my white horse quickly turns into a nightmare when I discover that my new boss is none other than Ulrek the Horrible, my sworn enemy.There’s no way I’ll work for the ruthless captain responsible for stealing me from Earth... moreRefuge in the Arms of a Monster This job on board The New Horizon is supposed to be my fresh start, a fail proof plan to escape my poor excuse for a husband and his dangerous friends.But my white horse quickly turns into a nightmare when I discover that my new boss is none other than Ulrek the Horrible, my sworn enemy.There’s no way I’ll work for the ruthless captain responsible for stealing me from Earth. So contract be damned, I quit!But there are dangers out there worse than a reformed Dominion captain, and with nowhere left to turn, I find myself back on his ship…and in his arms.There’s no denying the treacherous passion that burns between us. And now, the very monster who once captured my body threatens to capture my heart.This enemies-to-lovers alien romance features the villain from a previous book, and while he has switched sides, he is still morally gray. If this upsets you, please skip this book. As always, lots of action and steamy scenes ahead. HEA guaranteed! less

What’s worse than falling in love with my sexy, musclebound alien boss? Falling in love with my alien boss when I know I’m not his mate. That’s why I keep my emotional distance, even though we work side by side every day.Ckzarr has the body of a god and is a beast in the bedroom. How do I know? Because we’ve already failed compatibility testing. Multiple times. I’m not his mate. End of story.Too bad my body remembers his every touch, and when he tells me “Good job,” all I hear is “Good girl... moreWhat’s worse than falling in love with my sexy, musclebound alien boss? Falling in love with my alien boss when I know I’m not his mate. That’s why I keep my emotional distance, even though we work side by side every day.Ckzarr has the body of a god and is a beast in the bedroom. How do I know? Because we’ve already failed compatibility testing. Multiple times. I’m not his mate. End of story.Too bad my body remembers his every touch, and when he tells me “Good job,” all I hear is “Good girl.”But when we’re captured by pirates and forced to spend every moment together as we escape and stay one step ahead of those who seek his bounty, Ckzarr’s protectiveness and possessiveness are dialed up to the max. How will I ever make it out alive without losing my heart?This story is a complete romance and can be read as a standalone or as part of a series. HEA guaranteed! less

Taken from Earth, owned by a merchant, stolen by a thief, and finally left to be monster chow on an abandoned mining planet, my life has been one bad day after another. I’m not even surprised when I get thrown into the brig of a bounty hunter’s ship. My luck finally turns when the biggest Tallean warrior I’ve ever seen comes to my rescue.No stranger to violence, Berus is a brawler who knows how to use his claws and fangs... moreTaken from Earth, owned by a merchant, stolen by a thief, and finally left to be monster chow on an abandoned mining planet, my life has been one bad day after another. I’m not even surprised when I get thrown into the brig of a bounty hunter’s ship. My luck finally turns when the biggest Tallean warrior I’ve ever seen comes to my rescue.No stranger to violence, Berus is a brawler who knows how to use his claws and fangs. I should be terrified of him, but instead, I can’t stop my body’s reaction to his powerful muscles and possessive words.He promises to bring me to Reka 5 so I can live a life of freedom. The way there is fraught with danger, but even if we make it, I’m not sure I’ll arrive with my heart intact. Because I’m falling for my big, bad alien. And I’m falling hard.This story is a complete romance and can be read as a standalone or as part of a series. Sweet & steamy, and packed with action and adventure. HEA guaranteed! less