Keepers of Xereill Series by Alix Nichols

Disgraced war hero Areg Sebi is on the scaffold, laying his head on the block. A priestess chants a prayer for the major's soul.In the crowd below, laundress Etana Tidryn stares into his eyes. Last night his lips were hot against hers. He worshipped her with the desperation of the damned...Will he die today?Or can Etana transcend Time and Space, transcend Life itself, to save him? THE TRAITOR’S BRIDE is the first novel in a series of connected sci fi romances... moreDisgraced war hero Areg Sebi is on the scaffold, laying his head on the block. A priestess chants a prayer for the major's soul.In the crowd below, laundress Etana Tidryn stares into his eyes. Last night his lips were hot against hers. He worshipped her with the desperation of the damned...Will he die today?Or can Etana transcend Time and Space, transcend Life itself, to save him? THE TRAITOR’S BRIDE is the first novel in a series of connected sci fi romances. This volume features Etana and Areg’s love story, and introduces readers to the world of Xereill.WHAT TO EXPECT:- toe-curling romance- intense, racy love scenes - family bonds and lasting friendships - a quest for justice in a vivid, unique world- page-turning actionAre you a fan of science fiction, paranormal or fantasy romance? Then you’ll love this new series! Think Black Dagger Brotherhood with hot alien warriors.Think Star Wars with lots of passion and sizzle.Think Outlander with more than one couple to root for.Sound good?Then the Keepers of Xereill series is for you! less

He saved her life. But he must hold her captive. Screaming and kicking. Hating him. Craving him… Lady Nyssa Sebi lost her parents in a freak accident. Her brother is unjustly condemned to death.Locked away in Commander Heidd’s residence, Nyssa is the hostage of corrupt thugs who rule the land.Oh, how she hates them!But the one she abominates above all is her captor. During the war, Heidd was her brother’s commanding officer. He was Nyssa's idol, her biggest crush… Until he betrayed everyone... moreHe saved her life. But he must hold her captive. Screaming and kicking. Hating him. Craving him… Lady Nyssa Sebi lost her parents in a freak accident. Her brother is unjustly condemned to death.Locked away in Commander Heidd’s residence, Nyssa is the hostage of corrupt thugs who rule the land.Oh, how she hates them!But the one she abominates above all is her captor. During the war, Heidd was her brother’s commanding officer. He was Nyssa's idol, her biggest crush… Until he betrayed everyone. Commander Jancel Heidd sacrificed his honor to protect Nyssa. It’s killing him to see her so miserable, so disgusted with him.But she’s safe.Jancel will do anything to keep it that way. He’ll shield his spunky captive from the depraved police chief, the ruthless governor, and the deadly cyborgs. The only monster he can’t save her from is himself.THE COMMANDER’S CAPTIVE is the second novel in a series of connected sci fi romances. This volume features Nyssa and Jancel’s complete story, and concludes Etana and Areg’s (THE TRAITOR’S BRIDE).While each Keepers of Xereill book stands alone, it’s best if you start with the first in the series. less

A tortured hero.A passionate bond.A scorching tale of love and redemption.Geru Gokk is a lethal dragon shifter. He's handsome, charming, rich... and mad.In those rare moments when he can think clearly, he loathes himself for the murders he abetted. Except, the victims survived, and they forgave him. But Geru's foggy mind cannot fathom that.Nor can it see his best friend Lady Marye Atiz for who she really is--his dragon's true mate.She's the one who awakened his dormant power... moreA tortured hero.A passionate bond.A scorching tale of love and redemption.Geru Gokk is a lethal dragon shifter. He's handsome, charming, rich... and mad.In those rare moments when he can think clearly, he loathes himself for the murders he abetted. Except, the victims survived, and they forgave him. But Geru's foggy mind cannot fathom that.Nor can it see his best friend Lady Marye Atiz for who she really is--his dragon's true mate.She's the one who awakened his dormant power. The one he flies to at night, consumed by the need to hold her, to claim her. The one who loves him with all her heart.But when Geru is captured and turned into a weapon of war, Marye must risk everything to pierce the dragon's madness.Will Geru find the clarity to fight for them and for all he holds dear before it's too late? And will the ardor of their bond be their salvation or their undoing?THE DRAGON'S WOMAN is the third romantic sci fi / paranormal romance novel in the Keepers of Xereill series. It can be read as a standalone. less

He’s pious. She’s wicked.He despises her more than he wants her...…or is it the other way around?________________Samurai Iyatt Martenn is a devout man with a history of violence. His painful past has shaped his present. Iyatt leads an ascetic life of a martial arts teacher and fights his demons as best he can. Haysi, a belly dancer, is a shameless hedonist if Iyatt ever saw one. When she isn’t swaying her hips for strangers, she can be found in her shop, inking tattoos on harlots... moreHe’s pious. She’s wicked.He despises her more than he wants her...…or is it the other way around?________________Samurai Iyatt Martenn is a devout man with a history of violence. His painful past has shaped his present. Iyatt leads an ascetic life of a martial arts teacher and fights his demons as best he can. Haysi, a belly dancer, is a shameless hedonist if Iyatt ever saw one. When she isn’t swaying her hips for strangers, she can be found in her shop, inking tattoos on harlots. Worse, she even enjoys their company. Under normal circumstances, Iyatt would’ve never spoken to a woman like her. But Haysi has a gift—she can talk to spirits. For Iyatt, she channels his deceased fiancée, who asks for their help in a delicate matter.Forced to work together, Iyatt and Haysi soon find themselves drawn to each other... resisting their attraction... yielding to it.But that doesn’t change what Iyatt thinks of Haysi’s job or her views. He knows he can fight his sinful passion by denying his body.The question is, can he deny his heart?THE SAMURAI'S LOVER is Book 4 in the Keepers of Xereill sci-fi romance series. Recommended reading order:Series Starter: The Cyborg’s Lady1. The Traitor’s Bride2. The Commander’s Captive3. The Dragon’s Woman3.5. A Night of Amity (companion novelette)4. The Samurai’s Lover5. The Vestal’s Steward less

A priestess. Her steward.Two paths that shouldn’t intersect.Until they do.War is coming. Insurrection brews. But royal prioress Aynu Eckme keeps out of politics. To her, only the temple counts.Aynu is relieved with her recent hire of Rhori Tidryn, a former prizefighter. He’s humble, competent, tough. Just the man to ensure her safety in such troubled times!It matters not that he stirs something peculiar in her. Something improper and beautiful.. moreA priestess. Her steward.Two paths that shouldn’t intersect.Until they do.War is coming. Insurrection brews. But royal prioress Aynu Eckme keeps out of politics. To her, only the temple counts.Aynu is relieved with her recent hire of Rhori Tidryn, a former prizefighter. He’s humble, competent, tough. Just the man to ensure her safety in such troubled times!It matters not that he stirs something peculiar in her. Something improper and beautiful... An insurgent by night, Rhori loves his new job as Prioress Eckme’s steward. Even the worst part—drinking a foul goo every week to suppress his baser needs. Rhori would do anything for the prioress.When he takes the vow of devotion, he’s prepared to serve her for the rest of his life. He’d die for her without blinking an eyelid. It would be easy, given how much he worships her already.The problem is, he worships her in all the wrong ways.THE VESTAL’S STEWARD is the final novel in the Keepers of Xereill series. It builds on past events and concludes the saga’s Planet Hente cycle. You will enjoy the series more (and avoid spoilers!) if you start with THE CYBORG’S LADY.Recommended reading order:Series Starter: The Cyborg’s LadyBook 1. The Traitor’s BrideBook 2. The Commander’s CaptiveBook 3. The Dragon’s Woman✦ A Night of Amity (newsletter-exclusive companion novelette)Book 4. The Samurai’s LoverBook 5. The Vestal’s Steward less