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His secret could destroy them both...Ever since aliens secretly colonized her small hometown of Harbor, Kansas, Olivia Hall knew that her life would be full of adventure. She never dreamed that adventure would include sharing a soulmate bond with a towering, glowering Cygnian warrior. She knows Bron feels their connection, but doesn't understand why he's fighting it. She's determined to break through the walls her huge, blue soulmate has erected around himself.Bron has always held himself apart from other Cygnians. He is the only Cygnian cyborg. Few know his secret, and he is honor-bound to keep it that way, even as his mechanical systems begin to malfunction with no hope for repair. When he meets a human woman whose gentle nature and soft touch brings his biological systems to the forefront, he must decide whether to try to build a life with her or let his own be forfeit.When the pair make their way to the homeworld of the incredibly secretive aliens who saved Bron's life by turning him into a cyborg, they uncover more danger than they imagined. The enemy behind Bron's cybernetic malfunctions isn't done with him yet. Can Bron and Olivia's love see them through the challenges of an icy ocean-planet, or are they destined to sink into darkness? Main Content: Approximately 45,866 words, 214 (5.5 x 8.5) pages. Intended for mature readers.

A love that spans the galaxy-a bond that won't be denied. The Cygnian people are facing extinction. Offspring are rare and almost all are male. Without hope for finding a soulmate and creating a family of his own, Nuar follows his crown prince on a strange mission to a primitive planet filled with sentients whose apparent fragility hides strengths he would never have expected. Lian Wei wants to keep working on her agricultural research without distractions. She's one of the few Earthlings who know that aliens exist-and that they need Earth's help to survive on worlds ravaged by overharvesting their resources. To make things worse, a new faction has risen in the galaxy determined to wage war. The Cygnians have been neutral in the battles up to now, but with their sudden and unexpected interest in Earth, there's a chance at an alliance that could further protect the aliens Lian now calls friends. She wants to help, but when Nuar and his fellow Cygnian warriors arrive in her home town, she can't seem to get a grip on her reaction to Nuar. Together, will they find a path to a better future for both of their people, or will their fears and preconceptions destroy their chance at a happy ever after? Main Content: Approximately 43,577 words, 195 (5.5 x 8.5) pages. Intended for mature readers.

The bigger they are, the harder they fall in love... Lord Snow, better known as the Krampus, doesn't have time for distractions. With his best friend, the Yule Cat, banished to the mortal realm and coming dangerously close to exile himself, he needs to get back in the Winter Queen's good graces and return to his duties as the Lord of Endless Snow. Exile soon becomes the least of Snow's worries after he meets Spring. Spring Broeker loves a challenge, and the enormous man in the extremely fine suit that she meets on Valentine's Day has whetted her appetite for more than the sweets offered at the Yuletide Bakery. After too many disappointments looking for a life partner, she's only hoping for some fun, but the more she digs through Snow's cold exterior to his warm heart, the more her own is on the line. Torn between his desire for power and control and the warmth of Spring's love threatening to melt the coldest of Yuletide hearts, Snow has to decide whether he is willing to fight against the threat of Jack Frost taking his place or surrender to Spring's gentle touch. Can the love of a human woman melt the heart of the fierce Krampus, or will this Valentine's Day become just another disappointment for a woman with a big heart? Main Content: Approximately 31,340 words, 155 (5.5 x 8.5) pages. Intended for mature readers.

A New Year's Eve wish unlocks the greatest magic of all... The White Stag is bound to grant wishes to anyone who catches him. Barely escaping from the powerful Krampus who has come after him with a wish in his heart that the Stag can't bear to grant, he finds himself confronted by a mortal woman who has but one wish-to help him. Divorcée Sylvia Hart has made it through her first Christmas on her own since her heart was broken. Her hard-earned peace is shattered when she discovers an enormous, injured white stag buried in the snow behind her remote cabin before New Year's Eve. Her only thought is to help the poor beast, until he turns into a gorgeous, kind man. Nothing can prepare Sylvia for what she will face when the Krampus comes knocking on her door looking for the White Stag. Sylvia has to make a choice-protect the Stag or protect her heart. With the White Stag's help, can she let go of the past and learn to trust again, or will the fear that has frozen her heart keep her from ever finding love again? Main Content: Approximately 28,180 words, 152 (5.5 x 8.5) pages. Intended for mature readers.

Christmas Eve has always been filled with extraordinary magic... Melanie Woods has been waiting by the Christmas tree every year in the hope of seeing the Yule Cat one more time. When he doesn't appear, she finally decides it is time to let go of her childhood fantasies and replace them with some very adult ones involving the gorgeous owner of an amazing, Christmas-themed bakery. No one would guess that North Cotter is actually the Lord of the North Wind-more popularly known as the Yule Cat. No one except the child who stole her way into his heart when he was supposed to be taking her to the Yuletide Kingdom to offer as tribute to the Winter Queen. Banished by the Winter Queen when he fails to deliver, North is happy to remain in exile, making pastries that delight palates both mortal and immortal. North's solitary life changes when a blue-eyed beauty shows up on the steps of his bakery, having won a Christmas Eve baking lesson. He and Melanie are cooking up some Christmas magic that he hopes will last forever-if the Winter Queen doesn't put a freeze on them. Will the fires of his and Melanie's love be enough to melt the frozen heart of the Winter Queen, or will they be forced to spend their eternity together in a land of endless cold? Main Content: Approximately 25,000 words, 105 (5.5 x 8.5) pages. Intended for mature readers.

He will win her heart-if she'll just stop trying to kill him. Amy Myers has dedicated herself to learning everything she needs to become a field agent and protect people. Martial arts, weapons training, strategy, whatever it takes. She will achieve her objective, despite her family's objections. Discovering that her entire planet needs to be protected from hostile aliens after she's nearly killed during an abduction attempt changes her plans-especially when the giant blue alien who took her from Earth claims her as his soulmate. Before he even met Amy, Dorn nearly lost his newly found soulmate in a brutal attack by the Tau Centauran Assembly. When he touched her broken body, he realized she was his. Their bond should draw her to him like the pull of a gravity well, but she's convinced that he and his fellow Cygnian Warriors have abducted her and her sisters and were behind the attack that nearly cost her life. Dorn knows the true enemy hasn't stopped his deadly pursuit of the Myers sisters. The malevolent shape-shifting alien chasing them is still out there, and he will do whatever is necessary to obtain his new target-Amy. Can Dorn convince Amy that they are meant to be together or will he lose her forever? Main Content: Approximately 52,003 words, 236 (5.5 x 8.5) pages. Intended for mature readers.

She saved his life, but can he open her heart to love? Pulled from the ashes of his life in the 1880s, Dante Lucerne finds himself in a modern new world living with the beautiful woman who saved him. Her stolen glances and gentle touch bring forth hopes and dreams he had long since abandoned, yet he can't help but wonder why she chose him to save? When he finds she's writing a book loosely based on legends surrounding his life, he wonders if they truly have a chance at a life together or if she's only interested in him for her research. Elsa Sinclair has hidden her psychic abilities from everyone she holds dear, unable to trust after a brutal reaction from the first person she dared share her secret with. She can project her soul into the past, observing people to enhance the historical romances she writes. But when she falls in love with Dante during her travels, she knows she'll have to risk sharing her secret with him or lose him forever. Bringing him to her time and home isn't the "happy ever after" she dreamed of and Elsa's secret is at risk as her friends wonder where this mysterious man came from. The closer she holds her secrets, the more she pushes everyone away. But when a more tangible threat rises, endangering everyone, Elsa must decide whether she will protect her secret or those she loves. Main Content: Approximately 79,860 words, 361 (5.5 x 8.5) pages. Intended for mature readers.

An alien assassin could get used to life on Earth... Zemanni has been called many things-shapeshifter, bounty hunter, assassin, Gray. But since being ripped apart by an angry Lyrian and barely managing to piece himself back together, the only word he can think of is "trapped". Trapped in the form of Eric Peterson, and saddled with the biological needs and urges of a human-urges that center around the aggressively helpful woman giving him shelter. Brooke knows her unhealthy need to rescue people is reaching a new level when she takes the wounded alien she finds hiding in her car back to her apartment. He's gorgeous and rude and has glowing streaks of silver all over his body-a body he doesn't seem to know what to do with. She has a few ideas... After meeting Brooke, Zemanni begins to think that Earth is the perfect place to retire. Can he convince his many enemies that he's truly out of the game, or will his past catch up to him before he can start a future with Brooke? Main Content: Approximately 23,979 words, 118 (5.5 x 8.5) pages. Intended for mature readers.

Vegans Welcome! Living in a treehouse restaurant in Florida, Sarah expects to encounter plenty of wildlife. But the huge lizards who suddenly show up in her tree aren't the health conscious clientele she was hoping to attract when she expanded her menu to be vegan-friendly. She also didn't expect one of the lizards to seem determined to kill her. Disguised as a tourist, the Sadirian soldier Ari is investigating strange readings coming from a huge oak tree in Florida-a tree with an Earthling living in it. The Department of Homeworld Security has sent him to find out if something extraterrestrial is going on, and with the Coalition looking to bring Earth into the fold before humanity is ready, he doesn't have much time to sort things out. When Sarah is pulled into an alien duel, he discovers that more than Earth's fate hangs in the balance. Can they navigate their nascent connection as they forge a new bond with a species that could save-or destroy-them all? Main Content: Approximately 25,059 words, 121 (5.5 x 8.5) pages. Intended for mature readers.

He thought he was beyond the need for physical pleasure - until he met her. Paige Sloan thought dedicating her life to protecting Earth's ecosystems meant dealing with human mistakes-until her latest test samples put her on the hit list of an invasive species of aliens. As if that's not enough to deal with, there's a huge, hunky alien soldier demanding she leave the planet with him. But she's not about to leave until she's figured out what's really going on. Khel's assignment to bring Paige Sloan to the Coalition spaceship orbiting Earth should be simple, if only she would comply. She's determined to unravel the truth behind the Tau Ceti's presence on Earth, even though they've killed everyone else who knows where her samples were taken. Her passion for her planet is strong enough to burn down the walls he's created in himself to be the perfect Sadirian soldier-and it lights a flame of desire in him unlike any he's ever known. But the longer they work together on Earth, the more danger they're in, and soon their hearts are on the line as much as their lives. Can Khel convince Paige to accompany him to safety, or will her quest to protect her planet lead them both to destruction? Main Content: Approximately 25,982 words, 127 (5.5 x 8.5) pages. Intended for mature readers.

Brendan has always dreamed of making alien contact. He's about to get lucky. When Brendan Sloan sends transmissions into deep space, he never believes he'll actually reach aliens. The sultry voice that responds is too good to be true. He's convinced Kira was sent by his government to keep an eye on him while he's on vacation from his top secret communications project-until she shows up on his doorstep in a silver spaceship. Kira has been assigned to the listening station orbiting Earth for two years-years she's spent alone. Responding to Brendan's broadcasts could land her in jail or worse, on a Coalition scientist's examination table. She couldn't ignore the connection she felt, and now, he's the only person she can turn to for help. Because a vicious species of aliens have set their eyes on her-and Earth-and she can't hide her secrets forever. Can Brendan convince Kira to risk everything to help protect his planet? Main Content: Approximately 23,914 words, 115 (5.5 x 8.5) pages. Intended for mature readers.

She's sure that aliens aren't real-until she falls for one. Sabrina knows that aliens don't exist, even if her grandpa keeps telling people stories about his best friend, Craig-the giant, white-furred, four-armed Lyrian. If one more person mentions the "Space-Sasquatch," she's going to start throwing things-even if that person is a gorgeous, mysterious guy skulking around her pet parlor late at night. With his pet iguana. Oh, and by the way, he says they're both aliens, too. Yeah, right. When Len volunteered to help Cyan, the Vegan's xenobiologist, collect DNA samples from Earth cats, he had no idea it would be such a dangerous mission. He thinks he's lucked out when the human who catches them turns out to be the granddaughter of their contact on Earth-until she starts throwing things. Who knew she'd be so sensitive about her grandpa's friendship with a Lyrian? But their quest for cat DNA has caught the attention of another alien hanging around Sabrina's home town-and this one isn't looking to make friends. Can Len and Sabrina keep the people and pets of Harbor safe? Main Content: Approximately 28,223 words, 139 (5.5 x 8.5) pages. Intended for mature readers.

It was supposed to be a simple house call for a sick cat, so how'd she end up on a spaceship? Caitlin's had some pretty weird house calls in her work as a veterinarian outside a small desert town. Feral burros, mischievous coyotes, dogs getting a little too close to cacti... The tall, gorgeous guy who shows up on her doorstep in the middle of the night begging her to help his cat seems mundane by comparison-aside from the atomic attraction she feels toward him. Then he starts talking about aliens. To help restore the emotions stolen from him by the Coalition of Planets, Marq was supposed to care for Meredith-the Earth cat his brother smuggled aboard his ship. Now, she's developed some kind of sickness he fears will endanger her life. He'll do anything to assist his pet, even make unauthorized contact with an Earthling. The trouble is, he isn't sure how to handle the rising desire in him to make...additional contact with her. To get Caitlin's assistance, he must first convince her to trust him-though with soldiers on his ship who are still loyal to the Coalition, he's not sure who he himself can trust. Meredith's illness is not the only threat they will face. Can Marq save his cat, control his unruly emotions, and keep Caitlin safe? Author's note: This novella was originally published in the Pets in Space(R) 4 anthology. Main Content: Approximately 23,677 words, 122 (5.5 x 8.5) pages. Intended for mature readers.

A second chance they never expected... When Henry's parents died unexpectedly, he dealt with his grief the way any healthy biologist would-by moving into their cabin to begin searching for Bigfoot. As if he's not processing enough, the mysterious woman he fell head-over-heels for on Christmas Eve shows up on his doorstep-in the middle of the woods. She says she can only visit for a few days, but he's desperate for more time. "Forever" would work well... Vay never thought she'd see Henry again, until a rogue energy signature is discovered near his isolated cabin. Even though she's the least experienced Sadirian soldier working with the Department of Homeworld Security, she convinces her commanding officer to send her to track down the source of the alien signal. After all, how likely is it to be the Scorpiian assassin everyone's so afraid of? But Henry has fallen in with the wrong crowd-a pair of Lyrians, aka Bigfeet, who have decided to "adopt" him as their own. And they aren't the only aliens lurking in Henry's woods. Can Vay keep Henry and his new family safe and still complete her mission? Main Content: Approximately 28,927 words, 128 (5.5 x 8.5) pages. Intended for mature readers.

He wanted to spend Christmas with the girl of his dreams-but never dreamt they'd spend it in space! Buddy didn't mean to stow away on an alien warship. He just wanted to surprise Nika with a holiday dinner she'd never forget. But now, he's stuck aboard the Reckoning with his dog, of all things, headed to a star system far from Earth and the Christmas dinner where he planned to introduce Nika to his family. Nika has enough on her plate building colonies, dome worlds, and space stations in the Sol system-all without Earth's governments detecting their presence. With a war going on throughout the galaxy, it's up to her to create sanctuaries for sentients who have lost their homeworlds. When she's called aboard the Reckoning to track down odd system errors-and pulled from a holiday dinner with Buddy-she knows something's gone very wrong. It goes from bad to worse when she finds Buddy and his dog on board. Now, they have to work together to figure out how to fix the ship for good, keep Buddy and his dog hidden, and forge an alliance with a planet full of super strong warriors with impulse control issues. For a galaxy at war, can a chef, his dog, and a little holiday four-part-harmony pave the way to peace? Main Content: Approximately 30,512 words, 153 (5.5 x 8.5) pages. Intended for mature readers.

To save the world, she'll sacrifice anything-even the man she loves.Miranda Lennox knows to trust her instincts no matter what. Her gut feelings aren't just intuition-she can see the future. Her visions have driven her to keep everyone at a distance, even Darren, the gorgeous, raven-haired guy who shows up every night at the restaurant where she works. Then a vision drives her to risk her own life, throwing the two of them together.Darren Calverton was waiting for the right moment to make a move on the sweet waitress who captured his heart the first time they spoke. He had no idea that move would be to pull her out of the wreckage of her car, or that it would happen right before he'd be fired from a private security firm when an important package is stolen.Tracking down the thief leads him into a head-on encounter with a werewolf that leaves Darren questioning his perception of reality-and saddled with a very real curse. Only Miranda's touch can ease the rage building within him as the full moon approaches. When their quest for answers leads them to a powerful Fae being determined to wipe out humanity, will they be able to rely on each other to save the world, or will Darren's curse consume them both?Main Content: Approximately 78,644 words. Intended for mature readers.

The memory of his touch has never left her heart...or her body.Finn Connelly has a magic touch-literally. He can see the past by touching objects and read people's thoughts if he hangs on long enough. It's called psychometry, and he uses it to be the best private investigator in Summer Park. At least, until his abilities go out of control, leaving him unable to tell the difference between others' thoughts and memories and his own.Enter Jazz Zhou, the only woman he ever loved and could never read. Jazz is reeling from nearly losing her closest friends to a serial killer-a man she brought into their lives. When she learns that Finn is suffering because of a connection he shares with one of the killer's victims, she's determined to help him.Their investigation takes them to the killer's hometown, where they learn the threat to Jazz's friends isn't as over as they thought-and neither is their relationship. But the more Finn uses his powers, the more he loses himself. And soon even Jazz's touch might not be enough to help him claw his way back out of the madman's memories. Will they learn to move beyond their past or will they lose their love and their lives to a killer?Main Content: Approximately 73,930 words, 347 (5.5 x 8.5) pages. Intended for mature readers.

Chased into the arms of the man she can never have...When Rachel Montgomery killed the serial killer who'd abducted her, she knew her nightmare was only beginning. As a clairsentient, she could hear the ghosts of the women he had killed-spirits who discovered her secret while Rachel was being tortured. Now, every ghost in Summer Park wants Rachel to sort through their final business. And if she can't help them find peace, they'll settle for taking a piece of her.Dr. Garrett Wolfstrom knows that Rachel is more than she seems. Her flakey persona is an act that he's seen through time and again-to the caring, intelligent woman who stole his heart the first time they met. Their connection is beyond his understanding, but he's sure she feels it, too.After her ordeal, he opens his home to her, though he tries to shield his heart. The more he unravels the mysteries surrounding her, the more danger he realizes they're both in. Will they be able to open their hearts and work together to vanquish Rachel's ghosts or will the future they long for be lost forever?Main Content: Approximately 81,859 words, 380 (5.5 x 8.5) pages. Intended for mature readers.

Her next delivery will be out of this world! Lily's main priority is to steer her family's import/export company toward altruistic pursuits. That is, until her Nana starts talking about doing yoga with a little lizard person from outer space. Lily's new goal is to help her Nana see through her delusions. But then, the alien in question actually shows up in the green-scaled flesh, dragging along a doctor that Lily would love to have examine her. As field medic for the Coalition soldiers stationed at the Earth base in Florida, Rin is pretty non-essential. His job is to smile and distract people while med-tech takes care of whatever issue they're having. So why is a Vegan-the creators of that technology-coming to him for help? Though he can't complain about being introduced to the strong and compassionate Earthling named Lily. Throw in some desperate Antareans wanting to start a trade agreement with Earth, and an attack by dozens of fanged, furred Earth-monsters called "cats," and Rin is going to need some of that med-tech for himself. Can he and Lily work together to solve Cyan's mysterious ailment and give the Antareans the supplies they need to stave off a deadly plague? Main Content: Approximately 28,625 words, 140 (5.5 x 8.5) pages. Intended for mature readers.

She wanted to curl up with a Sci-fi Romance-she never thought she'd be living one! Kyle has finally found a woman who seems more interested in his intellect and interests than his physique. Too bad it happens right before discovering his entire life has been built on a lie. Tracey thinks she's found her own "Happily Ever After" when she hooks up with the smartest, hottest guy she's ever met. But their story takes a turn, landing them in the crosshairs of alien invaders who've barely begun their conquest of Earth. Can they figure out who to trust in time to save their homeworld and their lives? Main Content: Approximately 20,811 words, 102 (5.5 x 8.5) pages. Intended for mature readers.

On the battlefield of desire, he has the advantage. Eric Peterson has one goal: get his AWOL asset, Brendan, back to work on a classified communications relay his superiors want finished yesterday. When Eric tries to reconnect, a gorgeous-and strange-woman shows up in Brendan's place, claiming to be an alien on a mission to save the planet. Sorca has been sent to bring Eric to the Arbiter so that he can join the Department of Homeworld Security...or receive a mindwipe if he's not interested. As the strongest soldier in the Coalition fleet, her plan is simple-ask him nicely, and if he says no, take him anyway. But the more contact she has with the Earthling, the more her thoughts turn from battling the human to bedding him. The distraction could land them in the claws of an enemy they'll never see coming, because Sorca isn't the only alien on Earth. Will their missions align as well as their passions, or will they be lost to a force that no one sees coming? Main Content: Approximately 28,303 words, 137 (5.5 x 8.5) pages. Intended for mature readers.

Is he after her heart or her planet? Evelyn Chambers is a nerdgirl and proud of it. When she finds out that her drop-dead gorgeous best friend is an alien general with only three days left on Earth, she has to wrap her head around too much at once. Aliens are real, and if she wants to keep hanging out with one, she'll have to marry him! Adam Smith has never seen a planet as beautiful as Earth or a woman as enticing as Evelyn. His government wants him to re-enlist, but when Evelyn suggests marriage to help him stay, Adam realizes that what he really wants is her-and he'll sacrifice everything to be with her. Can he convince his government-and Evelyn-that he's looking for more than a Gray card? Main Content: Approximately 20,204 words, 98 (5.5 x 8.5) pages. Intended for mature readers.

Things in the kitchen are about to heat up. When a reclusive billionaire hires Brigid as his personal chef, she has a feeling the job is too good to be true. The pay is jaw-dropping-as is the wannabe she's replacing in the kitchen. Dane's heart is in the right place, but seriously, baked beans over pasta? It's like he learned to cook on another planet. He's eager to learn her ways, and Brigid is more than happy to give him very personal lessons. Dane has never felt like he belonged anywhere. Not among his fellow Sadirian soldiers in the fleet of the Coalition of Planets and not as the highest ranking med-tech assigned to assist the Department of Homeworld Security on Earth. All of that changes the moment he meets Brigid. Resisting their mutual attraction is impossible-especially when soldiers from the Coalition arrive to arrest the Sadirians living on Earth and wipe the memories of all the Earthlings who've encountered them. But as Dane and Brigid fight to preserve their chance at a future together, they find that a new enemy has risen in the galaxy that threatens everything they know and love. As their worlds shift around them, can they hold on to the spark that connects their hearts? Main Content: Approximately 44,205 words, 226 (5.5 x 8.5) pages. Intended for mature readers.