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Perilous Waif by E. William Brown
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsMy name is Alice Long, and I’ve always known I was different. When I was little I used to climb up to the highest branches of the housetree at night, and watch the starships docking at the orbital stations high above. Forty meters off the ground, watching ships thirty thousand kilometers overhead, with senses that could pick out radar pings and comm chatter as easily as the ships themselves... -
A Redemption for Ulrek by Lynnea Lee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRefuge 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... -
Corsairs: Mathiras by Ruby Dixon
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSomeone is illegally stealing humans from their home world and cloning them.For months, we’ve been hunting this ring of criminals and the end is in sight. I’m separating from my brothers and taking my ship to track down the bad guys.One small problem — Helen insists upon joining me on this dangerous mission.Helen herself is a clone, created to be an object of beauty... -
Rogue Cyborg by Grace Goodwin
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe conquers her, body and soul. Makarios of Kronos is a rebel, a smuggler who reports to no one, not even those on Rogue 5. But one betrayal sends him to a Coalition brig, and to a fate worse than death—capture by the Hive. He escapes but exchanges one prison for another. He now lives on the Colony, contaminated and deemed a risk... -
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Cyborg by Anna Hackett
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsScientist Ever Haynes was shocked when she was abducted by alien slavers...but the last thing she expected was to find herself pregnant with a cyborg's baby.Ever has been fighting for her life since her abduction, and the only good thing to happen to her was one heated night with a mysterious prisoner--a connection, a flash of light in the darkness. But then he was rescued and she was left behind... -
Carpe Diem by Sharon Lee, Steve Miller
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsOn the run from assassins, Val Con yos'Phelium and Miri Robertson are stranded on a distant planet and must learn to trust each other if they're going to survive - and learn to love each other if they're going to heal the dark wounds of their past... -
Weapons Master by Anna Hackett
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA grumpy cyborg weapons master collides with a feisty mechanic from Earth who turns his ordered existence upside down.Abducted from her exploration ship and enslaved on a desert world, mechanic Bellamy Walsh has fought for her survival. She’s had to fight for everything in her life, and she doesn’t ever expect things to be easy... -
Space Mercenary's Prize by Lynnea Lee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen a tiny form crashes into me in the alley behind my old haunt, I don’t expect to find a half-dressed human female in my arms. Jenny brings out my instinct to guard and protect. Drunk and eager for a fight, I knock out her attacker and vow to take her home to Reka 5.There’s only one problem: Jenny’s owner wants her back.We wake the next morning with an enormous bounty on our heads... -
Alien Mercenary's Consorts by Mina Carter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe was done with royal life years ago. One problem… it’s not done with him.Exiled prince turned mercenary, Fin, wants nothing more than to spend his days drinking, fighting and trying to persuade his beautiful crewmate, Red, into his bed.When a summons arrives from his home planet of Navarr, his secret is out. He’s not just any prince, he’s the heir to the throne... -
Leah's Hero by Miranda Martin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy nightmares haven't stopped since the crash. I'm paralyzed with fear, barely able to function, and the other survivors are looking at me like I'm *that* girl.The broken one. The one who doesn't help. The one who's in the way.Then Urukol shows up. A seven-foot tall, muscular alien dragon-man who's damaged just like me. He wears his scars for all the world to see... -
B Free by Cynthia Sax
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsB is the last remaining B Model cyborg. All of his brethren, the beings he trained with, fought with, cared deeply for, have perished.Or so he believes.When he intercepts a communication mentioning the existence of one of his kind, he has to investigate the source. The message could be a trap set by his enemies... -
Troy by Tasha Black
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIs his heart the mirror she needs to finally see her true beauty?A terrible accident left Eliza with a troubled heart and an unsightly scar. No Terran man wants a woman with a disfigured face, no matter how kind or hardworking. So when Eliza receives the opportunity to adopt a baby and move to a remote frontier moon, she jumps at the chance... -
Niir by Ella Blake
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe job seemed simple: Rescue fourteen abducted females and return them to their settlement.Communications officer Niir Gosk is the picture of diplomacy and skillful negotiation, but few know the brutal mercenary's life he once led. He constantly fights to keep his deadly primal form--lurking in the soul of all Virilians--from permanently transforming him into a monster... -
Defender by Anna Hackett
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsRescued from alien slavers, the only place she feels safe is in the brawny arms of a big, gruff cyborg... Astrophysicist Dr. Jayna Lennox's life imploded the day her ship was attacked by aliens. Through months of captivity, she's survived by shutting down and not feeling. Then she's freed by the House of Rone cyborgs and finds herself in the arms of huge, tough Mace... -
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Taking Vengeance by Cynthia Sax
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe only force stronger than their hate is their love. Vengeance hates all humans. They killed every being he ever cared about. When the huge C Model cyborg is told he’s genetically compatible with the enemy, he makes it his mission to capture the female and use her to expel all humans from his home planet. That should be disappointingly easy. She’s a weak, fragile human... -
Dark Ambitions by Michelle Diener
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt's been months since Rose McKenzie was taken far from Earth. She's trying to make a place for herself amongst the Grih, with help from her Grihan lover, Captain Dav Jallan, and the dangerous and loyal Sazo, a powerful artificial intelligence who's integrated with an infamous Class 5 battleship... -
Wings and Teeth by Naomi Lucas
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOnce a wartime hero, Keir was famous for a cyborg, his face plastered on military banners on every side of the galaxy.But he wasn’t a hero, not really.He was a hunter, Nightheart’s free agent for the most classified missions. No one knew Keir worked for the EPED. He was beholden to no one. Stalking the most dangerous monsters across the universe... -
Fractured Souls by Anna Carven
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsAlexis Carter is a long way from home, and she doesn't quite understand how she got here. All she knows is that she died once, and now she's alive. She's woken into a nightmare, trapped on a dark ship full of terrifying aliens. With their silver skin and fire-colored eyes, they look a lot like the monsters that once attacked her on Earth. One Kordolian in particular stands out.. -
Her Cyborg Warriors by Grace Goodwin
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsProfessional surfer Mikki Tanaka didn't want to leave her beloved Hawaii, the ocean waves, or the vibrant sea life she's worked so hard to protect. But her protests and aggressive tactics didn't mesh with the law and she's found herself behind bars. Her choice? Ten years in jail or life as an Interstellar Bride... -
Zero's Heart by Mina Carter
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLibrarian's Note: This is an alternate title and cover edition of ASIN B087YNJK3JReturn to the worlds of the Lathar, as you've never seen them before...She wanted a coffee and an easy shift. Instead, she got a smart-alec mercenary and commandos trying to kill her…Medically discharged from the military over a decade ago, Station Chief Eris Archer just wants a quiet life... -
Saved by the Stryxian by Ella Blake
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Brandy Trentler’s wealthy family insists she marry the jerk who cheated on her, she signs up for the Stryxian mate lottery. Who knew her number would be drawn in the first round? Nothing goes right after that—the transport ship is attacked, she is captured by the enemy Morr-ta aliens and thrown in prison... -
Cyborg's Secret Baby by Grace Goodwin
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAtlan Warlord Jorik guards the Coalition Fleet's Processing Center on Earth, protecting warriors and brides without mercy or distraction...until he sees Gabriela. She is everything the beast within him craves. Soft. Curved. Unafraid. He dreams of courting her properly, wooing her into accepting his beast's claim, and making her his—body and soul... -
Cyborg Fever by Grace Goodwin
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWarlord Anghar survives hell as a captive of the evil Hive. Convinced he will never break free, he chooses death over dishonor. When the Coalition ReCon Team sent to kill him frees him instead, he begins the long, tortuous journey back to a true Atlan, a warrior proud of his beast, of his service... -
Paladin by Anna Hackett
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA cyborg drowning in emotions and an abducted Earth woman trying not to feel.Abducted, enslaved, and constantly worried for her daughter, scientist Dr. Simone Li has had a rough few months. Now that she and her daughter, Grace, have been rescued by the fierce cyborgs of the House of Rone, she’s trying to make a life for them on the desert world of Carthago... -
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Centurion by Anna Hackett
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsRescued from her alien captors, the only person who makes her feel safe is a cold, emotionless cyborg. Abducted from her exploration ship, paramedic Sage McAlister has spent months locked in cells and labs belonging to the Edull. Rescued by the cool, powerful cyborgs of the House of Rone, she finds herself among fellow human survivors on the desert world of Carthago... -
Krac's Firebrand by S.E. Smith
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsSection 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... -
Hyperspeed Dreams by Anna Carven
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLodan Vorkan has been called many things in his lifetime—perfectionist, control-freak, monster.As one of the Kordolian Military’s infamous First Division, he’s one of the most feared warriors in the Nine Galaxies.As a pilot, his skill is unmatched.He doesn’t like the unpredictable, and humans are exactly that.One by one, he’s seen his brothers fall to these confounding creatures... -
Guard: Dark Guard / Cyborg Guard by Anna Hackett
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFrom the dangerous desert sands to the deadly glitz of the city, the lawless desert planet of Carthago is filled with lethal cyborg gladiators risking it all for the women who capture their hearts. GUARD contains two novellas and one short story all set in the Galactic Gladiators: House of Rone series...Categorized as:
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Alien Sentinel's Mate by Mina Carter
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBeing rescued by aliens doesn’t mean she’s going to marry one… not unless he’s hot. Asking would help too.The problem is the only alien warrior Gracie is interested in hasn’t asked. Seren K’Vass is the epitome of the strong, silent type. Emotionally avoidant with a bad boy vibe, if he was human, she’d climb him like a tree. Hell, she’d climb him like a tree anyway... -
Sentinel by Anna Hackett
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsFighting for love, loyalty, and freedom on the galaxy’s lawless outer rim… When Quinn Bennett’s exploration ship is attacked, the security chief finds herself abducted by alien slavers. Unable to save her crew, she is taken across the galaxy and sold to a desert scavenger on the lawless planet of Carthago... -
Alien AI's Marine by Mina Carter
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe's the lone human male in a sea of lethal alien warriors. He's either gifted or suicidal...Kidnapped by aliens, rescued, and now on a secret base in a system he can't even pronounce, Major Jay Stephens has given up on a wing and a prayer... he's now on kicking butt and taking names. Especially when it comes to the alien AI who's risked everything, even her 'life' to protect him.The only problem... -
Break the Mold by Viola Grace
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsProgramming nanites isn’t a hobby; it is in her blood. Time to break the mold and see what she can do. Lucky was holding the bomb that blew the staff of Adaptation Base to pieces. Instead of suffering from the blast, the acid in the device consumed her soft tissues... -
Twisting Sanity by Viola Grace
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen her body isn’t hers to command, Windy has to find ways to defend herself. Windy broke her spine in the attack, and she was taken from Adaptation Station and sold to the Splice. Her destiny was to act as their communication conduit. She hated the idea of destiny. When Alphy sent a hunter to come get her, he is shocked by her condition... -
Kruze: Companion Novellas, includes Allor by Ava Ross
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings2 Companion Novellas in the Brides of Driegon Series, KRUZE & ALLORFOR KRUZE:An alien dragon warrior claims she’s his fated mate, but she plans to return to Earth. Will he convince her to stay?ClaraA hot alien dragonish dude seems to think I’m his mate. No way! Sure, I came to the Driegon Kingdom with the matched brides, but I was hired to take pictures... -
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Crown of Stars by K.A. Knight
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Crown Princess of Zyria was born to wear the crown….but what if she wants more?My life was organised since birth until the carefully constructed plans exploded like a supernova. The lick of flames began when I decided to sacrifice myself for my planet and my people... -
Taming Jax by Mikayla Lane
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJaxson Adronatof had vowed as a child that she would spend her life hunting the evil that had slaughtered her parents and help those like her, who were different. For 15 years, she’d been the leader of a resistance force and one stubborn, arrogant and frustratingly gorgeous alien claiming she’s his mate isn’t going to deter her from that vow... -
Cyborg Boss by Cara Bristol
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHis cyborg intuition says hire the liar…Ex-Cyber Operations field agent Dale Homme has kissed danger and betrayal more times than he cares to count and has developed a sixth sense for smelling trouble. Now he runs a clandestine factory beneath the surface of the moon Deceptio, where confidentiality and security matter more than anything... -
Drago by Mikayla Lane
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDevon Sinclair loved her life. As one of the biggest parasites in DC, she spent every day bribing officials and ruining the American dream for the working class as she lobbied politicians on behalf of her clients. At the top of her game, she was highly sought after by every dirt bag corporation and scum with their own agenda to ruin America for financial gain and power... -
Pets in Space 5 by S.E. Smith, Regine Abel
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAre you ready? Pets in Space® 5 is back for the fifth amazing year! Twelve of today’s top Science Fiction Romance authors have written 12 original, never-before-released stories filled with action, adventure, suspense, humor, and romance that will take you out of this world. The giving doesn’t stop there...Categorized as:
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Pets in Space 6 by S.E. Smith, Veronica Scott
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPets in Space® is back for a new year of adventures! Join the incredible authors in this year's Pets in Space 6 for another out-of-this-world adventure. This award-winning, USA TODAY Bestselling anthology is packed full of your favorite Pets in Space®... -
Baring Grudge by Cynthia Sax
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNo one in the universe is more determined than a cyborg warrior tracking his female.***Grudge, a C Model cyborg, has been assigned a mission – safeguard a Humanoid Alliance space station for his kind. Honor was once all he had, and he is determined to fulfill his duty... -
Warriors' Embrace by Michele Mills
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat is love? Trish is working hard to teach herself this elusive human emotion. Deciphering feelings is tricky for a formerly emotionless female Cyborg. Bex and Wyric have already declared their love for her, and she desperately wants to return their affection, but when she opens her mouth to reply… nothing comes out. NOTHING... -
Barbarian Alien Part 6: Forever by Ruby Dixon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEverything seems to be piling on at once: I'm pregnant, the aliens are revolting against my mate, and not even my human friends have my back. It's time for me to buck the system to get what I want. But can I go against everything to claim the guy as mine?Even if it means exile with him?BARBARIAN ALIEN is a sequel to ICE PLANET BARBARIANS... -
Hugo by Jennifer Julie Miller
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 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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Timcur: Warlord Brides by Ava York, Starr Huntress
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe's everything he ever wanted in a mate. But this is the worst possible time...Timcur has devoted his life to duty, honor and the war against the Suhlik.Now that he and his crew have been framed as outlaws, his world has fallen down around him.Brilliant, beautiful Nora is more than he'd ever dreamed of... -
Broken by Presley Hall
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsStranded on an alien planet with a cyborg warrior…All I wanted to do was find my missing best friend. I never planned on getting kidnapped by aliens.These ugly brutes claim I’m meant to be some sort of tribute bride, but there’s no way I’m letting that happen. Unfortunately, my escape attempt ends with me crashing onto a planet called Kalix... -
The Sands of Argurumal by S.J. Sanders
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith the expectation of a three-year pregnancy, Terri assumed that she had all the time in the world before she had to face the realities of upcoming motherhood. Time for adventures, travel, and working side by side with her mate... -
Dark Strength by Cynthia Sax
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Bigger They Are, The Harder They Fall. Balvan, the Refuge’s Gatekeeper, is huge, green, and has a reputation for crushing skulls. He’s a modified humanoid, genetically designed to be the ultimate warrior. One of a kind and considered monstrous by many, he never expects to find his mate, the one female meant for him... -
Embrace the Romance by S.E. Smith, M.K. Eidem
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe pets are back! Embrace the Romance: Pets in Space 2, featuring twelve of today’s leading Science Fiction Romance authors brings you a dozen original stories written just for you! Join in the fun, from the Dragon Lords of Valdier to a trip aboard award-winning author, Veronica Scott’s Nebula Zephyr to journeying back to Luda where Grim is King, for stories that will take you out of this... -
On a Rogue Planet by Anna Hackett
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsUnlucky-in-love salvage mechanic, Malin Phoenix, didn’t intend to get caught up in a coup and kidnapped by a sexy cyborg. But she finds herself swept into an adventure to help the deadly, emotionless CenSec, Xander Saros, retrieve an ancient Terran artifact and save his planet...
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