Mates of the Domini Series by Talia Rhea

PEONY'S ENTIRE LIFE CHANGED AFTER A LATE NIGHT WALKDrugged and abducted, she wakes up in a small, metal room being brought food by a giant lizard-dinosaur alien. She's not alone either. She's trapped with four other women she's never met and, caged in the corner, a different alien that looks like he's been beaten quite badly. She can't help but feel sorry for him, even if the other women are weary. He doesn't even get water... morePEONY'S ENTIRE LIFE CHANGED AFTER A LATE NIGHT WALKDrugged and abducted, she wakes up in a small, metal room being brought food by a giant lizard-dinosaur alien. She's not alone either. She's trapped with four other women she's never met and, caged in the corner, a different alien that looks like he's been beaten quite badly. She can't help but feel sorry for him, even if the other women are weary. He doesn't even get water.ATEM'S ENTIRE LIFE CHANGED WITH A BOWL OF WATERCaptured and shamed, he struggles to stay awake, barely aware of the females moving around his cage. Until the soft splashing of water opens his eyes on the most beautiful sight he's ever beheld. He doesn't know her name, he doesn't know her species, but he knows that she's his. He will do anything to protect this sweet female who gave him everything when she had nothing.A JOINING THAT CHANGES THE ENTIRE UNIVERSEAn honorable domini always repays his debts, and he owes one to these impossibly soft females that somehow saved his life. The four that will be his sisters, and the one that he will claim for his mate. And from a humble bowl of stale water comes an impossible gift that will change everything. less

HOLLY IS A COWARD IN A WORLD OF WARRIORSAnxiety and shyness have been her constant companions all of her life, and the only thing she dislikes more than instability is change. It's bad enough that everything she knows and love has been taken away from her, but she now finds herself on an alien planet populated by people that believe aggression can solve all problems. They call her brave, they call her a warrior, and it's an absolute joke... moreHOLLY IS A COWARD IN A WORLD OF WARRIORSAnxiety and shyness have been her constant companions all of her life, and the only thing she dislikes more than instability is change. It's bad enough that everything she knows and love has been taken away from her, but she now finds herself on an alien planet populated by people that believe aggression can solve all problems. They call her brave, they call her a warrior, and it's an absolute joke.ROMIVAL IS A SCHOLAR IN A WORLD OF SOLDIERSHe's not an aggressive male. Never has been. He's uninterested in searching for his mate, wanting only to focus on his research and his studies. Then, he gets his first real look at the skittish human female that he's been tasked with interviewing in his mission to find her planet. What are these changes coming over him? What is this protective anger he feels? How does one claim a female so easily spooked?AN IMPOSSIBLE TASKCombing the infinite universe for a single planet. Accepting yourself for who you are. Winning a female too scared to be won. Facing your future without flinching. It is not an easy thing to learn what it means to be a true warrior - to have the spirit of a domini.Spirit of the Domini is a standalone MF romance that is part of a series with an overarching story. Each book can be read as a standalone, but, for max enjoyment, are best read in order. less

SCARLET DIDN'T NEED ANYONEBeing abducted and living on an alien world was no reason to give up on her dreams. She was used to fighting for herself, even if she had to do it alone. But fighting for the future of humanity on the universal stage was a bit further than she was comfortable going. Luckily, she has an ally in her corner to help her out. And best of all, he is only trying to be friends. He hasn't said a word about being her mate and that's how she prefers it... moreSCARLET DIDN'T NEED ANYONEBeing abducted and living on an alien world was no reason to give up on her dreams. She was used to fighting for herself, even if she had to do it alone. But fighting for the future of humanity on the universal stage was a bit further than she was comfortable going. Luckily, she has an ally in her corner to help her out. And best of all, he is only trying to be friends. He hasn't said a word about being her mate and that's how she prefers it.HAVALI NEEDS HER DESPERATELYHe didn't deserve a mate, but he couldn't keep himself away any longer. He was willing to do whatever it took to gain her affection - manipulating her because he was a terrible male. But no matter what, he was going to make sure she was safe. Even if the thing he had to keep her safe from was him. He wasn't worthy of her, so he had to hide just how despicable he was because he had to have her.THE UNIVERSE NEEDS ALL OF THEMThere's a lot that humanity can bring to the universe, they only have to convince them that it's not something done on their back. A task that seems impossible as their ability to mate and breed with other species is the only thing they care about. It's not just the future of humanity their fighting for, its their dignity and safety. Because not everyone is willing to respect that, and they're desperate enough to do anything to get their human breeder.Healer of the Domini is a standalone MF romance that is part of a series with an overarching story. Each book can be read as a standalone, but, for max enjoyment, are best read in order. less

ALANNA HAS ALWAYS HAD HER HEAD IN THE CLOUDSNegotiating for humanity's future? That's fun. Acting as the go between for humans and aliens? That's easy. Having a mate that doesn't want you? That's confusing. He told she was his, then said he didn't want her. What is she supposed to believe? She can't make a scene. There's too much at stake in Earth's first contact... moreALANNA HAS ALWAYS HAD HER HEAD IN THE CLOUDSNegotiating for humanity's future? That's fun. Acting as the go between for humans and aliens? That's easy. Having a mate that doesn't want you? That's confusing. He told she was his, then said he didn't want her. What is she supposed to believe? She can't make a scene. There's too much at stake in Earth's first contact. Peace and prosperity are dependent upon working with the male who makes her feel grounded for the first time in her life but who has refused her as his mate.SURVII HAS NEVER BEEN ABLE TO KEEP HIS FEET ON THE GROUNDA single female to share pleasure? That's boring. Settling down and making a den? That's horrifying. Suddenly wanting all of it after seeing her? That's confusing. He needs to focus on negotiating with Earth, on convincing them to accept the protectorate treaty, but all he can think about is her. Having a mate always seemed like a burden, but nothing has ever felt more freeing. She experiences reality in a way he's never been able to appreciate. But he wants to. Until Earth attempts to sell him his own mate.A LOVE THAT WILL DEFINE AN ERAA lasting agreement between people has been settled by marriage for centuries. To the domini, it's insulting. To the humans, it's an opportunity. But not everyone is eager to welcome extraterrestrial visitors, much less enter into an agreement that would allow human experimentation and promote interspecies mating. They'll do anything to put a stop to it. The future of humanity hinges on love and understanding.Healer of the Domini is a standalone MF romance that is part of a series with an overarching story. Each book can be read as a standalone, but, for max enjoyment, are best read in order. less

HATTIE HAS FINALLY MADE PEACE WITH HERSELFIt's been a long time coming, but she has reached a place of understanding. And it's a good thing, because it's all being put to the test. Her ex is back, testing the foundation of her carefully rebuilt self-esteem. Tuvo is there, testing the boundaries of the friendship she's trying to make between them. Standing between these males, she's struggling to remind herself to be strong... moreHATTIE HAS FINALLY MADE PEACE WITH HERSELFIt's been a long time coming, but she has reached a place of understanding. And it's a good thing, because it's all being put to the test. Her ex is back, testing the foundation of her carefully rebuilt self-esteem. Tuvo is there, testing the boundaries of the friendship she's trying to make between them. Standing between these males, she's struggling to remind herself to be strong.TUVO IS DETERMINED TO MAKE PEACE WITH HATTIE, AND NOTHING ELSEHe owes her penance for his hurtful words, he knows that, but the need to give into his mate is breaking him inside. He's denied his instincts too long, and he's finally breaking. But he can't. She's too soft, too small, too delicate. He'll hurt her. He'll break her. But he has to protect her. From the forces conspiring against them, and from her previous lover who puts a familiar hurt in her eyes.HATEFUL FORCES ARE STACKED AGAINST THEM, THREATENING ALL THAT THEY'VE BUILTMost are happy to welcome their new alien friends, but those who don't are powerful and dangerous. A plot against the treaty is a threat to the peace between Earth and the Coalition. Surviving in the wilds of the Amazon, facing down human traffickers, and building trust between species. One way or another, it all ends here. The only question that remains is what their relationship when the dust clears.Heart of the Domini is a standalone MF romance that is the finale of a series with an overarching story. Each book can be read as a standalone, but, for max enjoyment, are best read in order. less