Bonds of the Malerí Series by Kate Steele

Born into a select group of empaths called the Maleri', Coltas Oldarie has reached the limit of his mind-shield's capacity. He must take a mate and form the necessary mind-bond in order to drain the dangerously unstable energy. Traveling to Earth, preferred hunting grounds of the Maleri', he finds Matthew Ashton.Instead of bringing pleasure, Matt recoils in horror from the mating bond, ordering Col to stay away. Col's running out of time... moreBorn into a select group of empaths called the Maleri', Coltas Oldarie has reached the limit of his mind-shield's capacity. He must take a mate and form the necessary mind-bond in order to drain the dangerously unstable energy. Traveling to Earth, preferred hunting grounds of the Maleri', he finds Matthew Ashton.Instead of bringing pleasure, Matt recoils in horror from the mating bond, ordering Col to stay away. Col's running out of time. He must discover the cause of Matthew's fears, not only to win his mate, but to retain his very sanity.Genre: Paranormal, Sci-Fi, Ménage, Gay/BisexualLength: Novella less

Eric was told he might find a mate on this new world. Nobody said anything about two of them! As wild and impossible as it sounds, Eric is finally convinced his brother Matt's new mate, Col, is from another planet. Choosing between losing his only family and traveling to a new world isn't hard -- espcially with the prospect of finding a guy -- or two? -- as handsome as Col! But there's trouble brewing on Eric and Matt's new home, and Eric is about to be dragged in over his head.. moreEric was told he might find a mate on this new world. Nobody said anything about two of them! As wild and impossible as it sounds, Eric is finally convinced his brother Matt's new mate, Col, is from another planet. Choosing between losing his only family and traveling to a new world isn't hard -- espcially with the prospect of finding a guy -- or two? -- as handsome as Col! But there's trouble brewing on Eric and Matt's new home, and Eric is about to be dragged in over his head...Genre: Paranormal, Sci-Fi, Ménage, Gay/BisexualLength: Novella less

A lawman, a thief and overwhelming desire. It's a combustible situation when Maleri' Chasetien Kaldor, head of the Taskin City Security Bureau, senses the arrival of his mate to the planet Belthola. Cazius Rey is no ordinary man. He's part Metonian as revealed by the blue-green veil of color that shimmers over his skin under certain light. This chameleon’s talent is useful to a thief, however reluctant he may be... moreA lawman, a thief and overwhelming desire. It's a combustible situation when Maleri' Chasetien Kaldor, head of the Taskin City Security Bureau, senses the arrival of his mate to the planet Belthola. Cazius Rey is no ordinary man. He's part Metonian as revealed by the blue-green veil of color that shimmers over his skin under certain light. This chameleon’s talent is useful to a thief, however reluctant he may be. In the course of their first meeting, Chase stakes his claim and their newly formed mental bond reveals all of Caz's secrets. Filled with anger and shame, Caz repudiates the bond leaving Chase with the knowledge of why he's on Belthola. As a man of honor, bound to uphold the law, will Chase have to bring his own mate to justice?Genre: Paranormal, Sci-Fi, Gay/BisexualLength: Novella less

Zebian Bakar is a geek. For a Maleri’ with empathic powers, his people skills suck. Research is his talent and in that capacity he’s sent to Earth to observe the techniques of the modern day rancher for a backwater planet with great potential.Jace Fremont, part owner and foreman of Free Plains Ranch, can’t believe the greenhorn his partners have saddled him with. The man doesn’t know jack about cattle, horses or any damn thing beyond what he finds at the end of his nose on a computer screen... moreZebian Bakar is a geek. For a Maleri’ with empathic powers, his people skills suck. Research is his talent and in that capacity he’s sent to Earth to observe the techniques of the modern day rancher for a backwater planet with great potential.Jace Fremont, part owner and foreman of Free Plains Ranch, can’t believe the greenhorn his partners have saddled him with. The man doesn’t know jack about cattle, horses or any damn thing beyond what he finds at the end of his nose on a computer screen. Still…there’s something about the man that sets Jace’s cock a tingle. Will a bite of greenhorn be more than he can chew?Genre: Paranormal, Sci-Fi, Gay/BisexualLength: Novella less

After losing his status among the Maleri’ for breaking the rules, Jorrian Tavares has become a planet-hopping gambler. As a Maleri’, he’s reached that point in his life when taking a mate means the difference between life and death. Despite the pain he suffers, Jor is determined to ignore it. He’s decided that no one will share his disgrace. He’d rather die.Dane Jeffers is an Earth trained doctor and former mate of a Maleri’... moreAfter losing his status among the Maleri’ for breaking the rules, Jorrian Tavares has become a planet-hopping gambler. As a Maleri’, he’s reached that point in his life when taking a mate means the difference between life and death. Despite the pain he suffers, Jor is determined to ignore it. He’s decided that no one will share his disgrace. He’d rather die.Dane Jeffers is an Earth trained doctor and former mate of a Maleri’. Since his mate’s death, Dane has buried himself in his work on a backwater planet far from home. Still lost in his grief, he never dreamed that coming to a stranger’s aid would result in being bonded a second time as the mate of a Maleri’.Both men, shocked and angry, repudiate the bond but the Bond of the Maleri’ is unbreakable. It offers redemption -- if Jor and Dane find the wisdom and heart to seek it.Genre: Paranormal, Sci-Fi, Gay/BisexualLength: Novella less

On the faraway planet of Belthola exists a group of extraordinary men, the Maleri. Born with empathic powers, they devote themselves to the service of their planet as mediators, diplomats, doctors, lawmen and scholars. Where help is needed by any planet or people, they generously provide it. But even those with powers have their weaknesses. For the Maleri, the use of their gift can eventually cause madness, even death. The one thing that can prevent such an ill fated end is the taking of a mate... moreOn the faraway planet of Belthola exists a group of extraordinary men, the Maleri. Born with empathic powers, they devote themselves to the service of their planet as mediators, diplomats, doctors, lawmen and scholars. Where help is needed by any planet or people, they generously provide it. But even those with powers have their weaknesses. For the Maleri, the use of their gift can eventually cause madness, even death. The one thing that can prevent such an ill fated end is the taking of a mate. Male. One with whom they can join -- mind, body and soul. less