Predator Planet Series by Vicky L. Holt

Love will capture its prey, especially on a Predator Planet. Esra Weaver, exo-geologist, is hired for the Kerberos-90 Mining expedition, but when she awakens in her Emergency Egress Pod on a tropical, uninhabited planet, she realizes her life has taken a drastic turn for the disastrous. ‘Predator Planet’ tries to kill her at every turn, and Esra soon discovers it also harbors a mysterious alien out for her blood... moreLove will capture its prey, especially on a Predator Planet. Esra Weaver, exo-geologist, is hired for the Kerberos-90 Mining expedition, but when she awakens in her Emergency Egress Pod on a tropical, uninhabited planet, she realizes her life has taken a drastic turn for the disastrous. ‘Predator Planet’ tries to kill her at every turn, and Esra soon discovers it also harbors a mysterious alien out for her blood. When danger and death converge on her, her hunter becomes her savior, and when her feelings for him evolve, she realizes she must battle not only Predator Planet but also her past to make room in her heart for an unexpected but passionate future.Naraxthel Roika, Mighty Hunter of the Ikthekal race, discovers the existence of a spy on his hunting grounds planet. With blood and fury in his veins, he tracks her down, only to discover that she isn’t a spy at all, but a mighty little hunter in her own right. Against centuries of tradition and physiology, Naraxthel’s heart-home begins the biological changes that indicate he has discovered his mate. He tries to fight what his heart is trying to tell him, but love doesn’t distinguish between star systems and it won’t stop growing, even if the consequence is exile.Together, along with Naraxthel’s hunting party, they must embark on a dangerous and desperate journey to reclaim not only Naraxthel’s place in his society but also find a way for them to be together. less

One Planet, Two Predators.Mechanical Engineer Pattee Crow Flies knows trouble when she sees it. As her EEP is crashing, she's mentally preparing for permanent residence on the jade-green planet visible through her viewport. All she has to do is make camp, find fresh water, and survive. Simple.Hivelt left his favorite sword behind when he decided to fake his demise. On the hunting grounds known as Certain Death, he is home... moreOne Planet, Two Predators.Mechanical Engineer Pattee Crow Flies knows trouble when she sees it. As her EEP is crashing, she's mentally preparing for permanent residence on the jade-green planet visible through her viewport. All she has to do is make camp, find fresh water, and survive. Simple.Hivelt left his favorite sword behind when he decided to fake his demise. On the hunting grounds known as Certain Death, he is home. With a future free of distasteful pandering to the queen Ikma, Hivelt looks forward to fishing, building a homestead, and enjoying life for once, but when he approaches the peaceful glade where he hopes to live out his days, he realizes one of the Soft Traveler's people beat him to it.For Pattee, survival is the goal. Hivelt just wants peace. Too bad for them, this is Predator Planet and survival is nearly impossible, let alone doing it peacefully.Tracked on Predator Planet is part two of the Predator Planet Series. It introduces new love, new dangers, and new friendships with old favorites. less

Amity Diaz has had worse days, but not in recent memory. No, recent memory has her waking up amidst smoking wreckage in a hellscape of craggy rocks and woman-eating trees. Did she mention the near-miss to her femoral artery or the deadly respiratory bacteria? Nevertheless, she found drinking water, Meals Ready to Eat, assorted supplies, a stray alien dog, and her trusty artificial general intelligence sidekick hasn't steered her wrong yet... moreAmity Diaz has had worse days, but not in recent memory. No, recent memory has her waking up amidst smoking wreckage in a hellscape of craggy rocks and woman-eating trees. Did she mention the near-miss to her femoral artery or the deadly respiratory bacteria? Nevertheless, she found drinking water, Meals Ready to Eat, assorted supplies, a stray alien dog, and her trusty artificial general intelligence sidekick hasn't steered her wrong yet. With Amity's ineffable optimism, she knows she's going to be okay, especially when she can reunite with her bestie, Pattee Crow Flies. But when Amity finds out that Pattee is with someone, as in, together, as in, mated? No. Just no. Amity is determined to hike to Pattee's nearest known location on Predator Planet if it kills her. Because the Pattee she knew would never succumb to the wiles of some lusty alien hunk and settle down for the domestic life. Amity needs answers STAT. Natheka knew, almost the exact moment the ship entered Ikthe's atmosphere, that his heart mate was on board. Now he was on a mission to find and collect the possibly injured human and bring them into the bosom of their brotherhood to reunite them with their fellow humans, and of course, to inform them that they were his heart mate. Wisely, he decides he may not want to lead with that information when they meet. But the meet cute involves a very touchy devil dog, two killer snakes, and a wounded and suspicious woman named Amity. All things considered, Natheka can't complain. Amity might be aloof, but she's inquisitive, brave, and carries the pelt of the Tree Thief. With a devil dog brought to heel, Amity shows every sign of being the mighty warrior Natheka desires in a mate. Until he finds out she hates killing. His planet is known as Certain Death. Kill or be killed is the key to survival, and if he wants his heart mate to survive, he may have to take on double duty. But the promise of a heart mate at his side means he's willing to do anything, even face off with the Ikthekal's deadliest enemy, if that's what it takes. Amity knows she can make a life for herself on the mysterious yet phenomenally beautiful Predator Planet. But this mythical legend of the heart mate has her questioning everything. Because she's a scientist first, and while there are lots of evolutionary reproductive adaptations, she's never heard of one like this. Yet there's something about the soft-spoken, creative runner who keeps saving her life. Natheka is handsome, strong, intelligent, and damn if he doesn't smell intoxicating. He could definitely be a special friend. But those heated glances and practiced hands? He could be so much more. Amity just has to surrender to her feelings. Or die trying. Hounded on Predator Planet is the long-awaited third book in the Predator Planet series. It contains mild swearing, monster violence, high adventure, slow burn, heated looks, and a steamy hygiene facility scene that will make you swoon. Also fart jokes. less