Intersolar Union Series by Etta Pierce

Olivia Loxley was a behaviorist with the Los Angeles Police Department. Until her specialty in profiling the human mind becomes of unique interest to Commander Atarian, that is. When she wakes up in a cell on an alien spacecraft, she gathers her strength for a confrontation that never materializes. Instead, the man asks for her help in the largest raid he's ever overseen: a pleasure cruiser christened the Paramour, which has been siphoning humans into galactic sex trafficking for months... moreOlivia Loxley was a behaviorist with the Los Angeles Police Department. Until her specialty in profiling the human mind becomes of unique interest to Commander Atarian, that is. When she wakes up in a cell on an alien spacecraft, she gathers her strength for a confrontation that never materializes. Instead, the man asks for her help in the largest raid he's ever overseen: a pleasure cruiser christened the Paramour, which has been siphoning humans into galactic sex trafficking for months. But in order for his mission to go off without a hitch, he needs to impersonate a connoisseur of human flesh. ​The real question is, will either of them be able to keep up professional boundaries? Or will they bow to their primal instincts? less

Olivia Atarian is on her way to the ISU's capital, Helion, and knows that a whirlwind awaits her. Not only will she be meeting her new clan for the first time, but she'll be thrust into the galaxy's brightest spotlight. She's the first awoken human not to mention already mated with one of the galaxy's hottest up-and-comers, and they can't seem to keep their hands to themselves... moreOlivia Atarian is on her way to the ISU's capital, Helion, and knows that a whirlwind awaits her. Not only will she be meeting her new clan for the first time, but she'll be thrust into the galaxy's brightest spotlight. She's the first awoken human not to mention already mated with one of the galaxy's hottest up-and-comers, and they can't seem to keep their hands to themselves. But when a media storm hits, circulating falsified evidence regarding the Paramour raid and Commander Atarian's involvement, it attracted the press sharks to the bloody waters. What will the tenacious new ambassador do to keep the peace? And will they figure out who was behind the smear campaign? Will Olivia be able to keep the threads of her new life from unraveling before she's even lived it? *** The Intersolar Union series is a long-arc action-packed dramatic romance series featuring a different couple in each book (except for Books 1 & 2). While the first book is a little lighter, books 3 onward contain dark themes. Fans of Mass Effect will love this series! Features explicit adult scenes - mature readers only. All of my books are HEA, no cheating. Please read the content notes on my website: ettapierceromance.com Nervous jumping into a book without some spoilers first? Reach out to me on social media if you have specific questions about any of my books so I can make your reading experience more comfortable! less

Still reeling from the upending of her life, Dr Amelia Ahlberg finds herself the sole physician of the new human colony on Yaspur. Luckily, a medical delegate was assigned to help her settle in after the trauma of the Paramour. When a young girl falls ill because of a common flower, Amelia begs him to take her on his research excursions into the jungle. She needs to learn how to care for her people first hand.But Ezraji Zarabi is confusing. He's erratic, distant, and increasingly hot-headed... moreStill reeling from the upending of her life, Dr Amelia Ahlberg finds herself the sole physician of the new human colony on Yaspur. Luckily, a medical delegate was assigned to help her settle in after the trauma of the Paramour. When a young girl falls ill because of a common flower, Amelia begs him to take her on his research excursions into the jungle. She needs to learn how to care for her people first hand.But Ezraji Zarabi is confusing. He's erratic, distant, and increasingly hot-headed. He refuses, leaving her to fend for herself as the stress threatens to crack the good doctor's reality. When she starts to hallucinate, she has to wonder...Is it her? Or is it him? Amelia's instincts are put to the test. Does she trust the one person that's always there when she needs him, or does she question why he's there in the first place? less

Aavar Medansh, chief pilot to the human colony on Yaspur, has had his sights set on Bree Stewart since the moment she touched his tendrils. Despite his best efforts, the tough, exuberant mechanic-in-training rebuffs him at every turn. When he finally gets the chance to take her on a date to his own colony city, he can’t believe his luck.But Aavar is keeping secrets. Beneath the clownish jousting and flirtation, he hides a dark past that he fears will push Bree away... moreAavar Medansh, chief pilot to the human colony on Yaspur, has had his sights set on Bree Stewart since the moment she touched his tendrils. Despite his best efforts, the tough, exuberant mechanic-in-training rebuffs him at every turn. When he finally gets the chance to take her on a date to his own colony city, he can’t believe his luck.But Aavar is keeping secrets. Beneath the clownish jousting and flirtation, he hides a dark past that he fears will push Bree away. Before he can gather the courage to tell her the truth, their transpo is shot down in the jungle by smugglers looking to cache Bree in for a big payday on the Outer Exchange. What was the best night of his life quickly turns into a nightmare as they run for their lives.Will their hearts survive?*** Please consider reading the author's content notes on her website for warnings and details. less

Imani James was a hunter, the kind that tracked and killed poachers in wildlife reserves in Tanzania after serving in the army for most of her twenties. She was good at her job, the best, but getting information and support from the Intersolar Union to protect Renata, the human colony on Yaspur, was like pulling teeth. So much so, that it reminded her of the corruption and illegal trade that plagued her work back on Earth... moreImani James was a hunter, the kind that tracked and killed poachers in wildlife reserves in Tanzania after serving in the army for most of her twenties. She was good at her job, the best, but getting information and support from the Intersolar Union to protect Renata, the human colony on Yaspur, was like pulling teeth. So much so, that it reminded her of the corruption and illegal trade that plagued her work back on Earth.When Imani finds out that Arms Master Vindilus Calgari is leaving Renata to "investigate" the corporation that's buying up enslaved humans in the Outer Rim, she's determined to keep him in her sights. She's done her research. Vindilus was a black market enforcer before he donned his starched uniform. What's to say he won't make a sly deal that puts the fragile colony in jeopardy?Imani's hard-headed suspicions and sharp wit push Vindilus over the edge. He's been keeping secrets from her for months, but not for the reasons she thinks. When rising tempers lead to tangled sheets, their lives are thrown into uncharted territory. Will they learn to accept each other before their enemies gain the upper hand?***The Intersolar Union series is a long-arc action-packed dramatic romance series featuring a different couple in each book (except for Books 1 & 2). While the first book is a little lighter, books 3 onward contain dark themes. Fans of Mass Effect will love this series!Features explicit adult scenes - mature readers only. All of my books are HEA, no cheating. less

When a human doll knocks on Fásach's door and asks him for help, he's understandably suspicious. He knows better than to trust her, having just watched his guildmates raid the brothel from which she came.But she says she knows a place where his girls could live without fear. The human colony, Renata. She's never been there, but she has memories she can't explain, and with his help, they can all reach salvation.The only problem? There's no way Renata will allow a doll into their borders... moreWhen a human doll knocks on Fásach's door and asks him for help, he's understandably suspicious. He knows better than to trust her, having just watched his guildmates raid the brothel from which she came.But she says she knows a place where his girls could live without fear. The human colony, Renata. She's never been there, but she has memories she can't explain, and with his help, they can all reach salvation.The only problem? There's no way Renata will allow a doll into their borders. Not while an invisible war is brewing. They'll need to take drastic steps and rely on each other to make it there in one piece. What's the saying?Ask for forgiveness.... Not permission.In Development.***The Intersolar Union series is a long-arc action-packed dramatic romance series featuring a different couple in each book (except for Books 1 & 2). Fans of Mass Effect will love this series!While previous books could be read out of order, I do not recommend reading books 5 onward out of order.Books 3 onward contain dark themes. Features explicit adult scenes - mature readers only. All of my books are HEA, no cheating. less

Charlie Halloway was a marine biologist that mostly kept to herself after being spurned by her Irish family for divorcing her fisherman husband. Living like a hermit seemed to be the best solution, until she was abducted from her island home. Then she realized she could do the same in Renata. Visit the river nearby, study the fish and little critters, enjoy the jungle heat and quietude...Then Novak Gaul slithered his way into her life... moreCharlie Halloway was a marine biologist that mostly kept to herself after being spurned by her Irish family for divorcing her fisherman husband. Living like a hermit seemed to be the best solution, until she was abducted from her island home. Then she realized she could do the same in Renata. Visit the river nearby, study the fish and little critters, enjoy the jungle heat and quietude...Then Novak Gaul slithered his way into her life. He needed her be bait in the spotlight while he conducted an investigation... because she smelled? Charlie was self-sufficient and quiet. She wasn't cut-out to be the center of attention. Especially not when the eyes watching her most closely belonged to a slippery rogue lying through his fangs. In Development.***The Intersolar Union series is a long-arc action-packed dramatic romance series featuring a different couple in each book (except for Books 1 & 2). Fans of Mass Effect will love this series!While Books 1 through 4 could be read out of order, books 5 onwards contain major series spoilers. Read out of order at your own peril!Features explicit adult scenes - mature readers only. All of my books are HEA, no cheating. Please read the content notes and warnings on my ettapierceromance.com less