Monster Mercenary Mates Series by Robin O'Connor

Turns out, the most notorious Mercenary Captain in the quadrant takes offense when he finds a human stowed away in his private quarters.ManyinOnce, I was a renowned archaeologist, then I got abducted. I’m so sick of my life being beyond my control, that when it happens again, I fight back. I escape and hide away on the first ship I can find, hoping to get far away and then plead my case so they can take me back to the human sanctuary... moreTurns out, the most notorious Mercenary Captain in the quadrant takes offense when he finds a human stowed away in his private quarters.ManyinOnce, I was a renowned archaeologist, then I got abducted. I’m so sick of my life being beyond my control, that when it happens again, I fight back. I escape and hide away on the first ship I can find, hoping to get far away and then plead my case so they can take me back to the human sanctuary.I witness things I shouldn’t, once I’m in the lair of the ship’s monstrous Captain. This scaly creature draws me, enrages me, covets me, and secretly provides for me. I make him glow, and that makes him mad, but I know what it means, even if he doesn’t.AsmodedAt first, the human stowaway is a nuisance I do not need when I am on a quest to avenge the death of my unborn son and wife. She makes me want and feel things I refuse to let into my life, my heart, once again.On a mission to thwart my nemesis, I do not need her as a complication, and yet there she is. Proving herself smart, resilient, and far too brave for her own good. I don’t want her to tear down my walls, I do not want to admit that she is my mate. When danger comes knocking, fate has other ideas.I find that for this one human, I am willing to break all my rules. I find that I might just be willing to surrender my heart.This is a standalone novel, and book one in the Monster Mercenary Mates series. This sci-fi monster romance features one grumpy Naga spaceship captain, a plucky human archaeologist, and a steamy HEA. less

Trust no one. Hide who I am. Complete the mission. Easy... until I meet him.EvieWhen a dying Xurtal princess makes me promise to save her planet, I have no choice but to take her place. Me, a human girl, pretending to be an alien royal. To survive the assassination attempts, I need a bodyguard. Enter cocky, infuriating, and scorchingly hot.He has to pretend to be my mate to protect me. A fake fiancé for a fake princess... moreTrust no one. Hide who I am. Complete the mission. Easy... until I meet him.EvieWhen a dying Xurtal princess makes me promise to save her planet, I have no choice but to take her place. Me, a human girl, pretending to be an alien royal. To survive the assassination attempts, I need a bodyguard. Enter cocky, infuriating, and scorchingly hot.He has to pretend to be my mate to protect me. A fake fiancé for a fake princess. What could possibly go wrong?But the way he looks at me feels anything but fake. And if he discovers my secrets, I’ll lose more than my mission—I might lose him too.AramonPlaying bodyguard to a spoiled princess? Not my dream job. But the second I meet Evadne, everything changes. She’s my perfect match, even if this is all supposed to be an act.I’ve sworn to protect her, and it’s more than duty now. It’s instinct. The deeper we go into this dangerous game, the harder it is to let her go.She may not trust me, but I’ll prove one this princess is mine, no matter what galaxy-shattering secrets she’s hiding.This is book three in the Monster Mercenary Mates series. This sci-fi monster romance features one irreverent, cocky alien pilot, a fake princess with a huge secret, an even faker betrothal, and a steamy HEA. less

Kidnapped, locked up, and then stolen by a ruthless, sexy mercenary.HarperKidnapped from my dorm room. Locked in a vault and left to die. And then? Stolen by a ruthless mercenary who claims I’m his mate. What’s a girl supposed to do? Run? Hide? Or surrender to those smoldering looks, the steamy touches, and the sizzling kisses?When a nasty alien crimelord tries to kidnap and sell me for the information he stored on a chip inside my head... moreKidnapped, locked up, and then stolen by a ruthless, sexy mercenary.HarperKidnapped from my dorm room. Locked in a vault and left to die. And then? Stolen by a ruthless mercenary who claims I’m his mate. What’s a girl supposed to do? Run? Hide? Or surrender to those smoldering looks, the steamy touches, and the sizzling kisses?When a nasty alien crimelord tries to kidnap and sell me for the information he stored on a chip inside my head. Danger lurks from every corner, and my mercenary might hold the answers, he’s certainly devoted to my protection. Like he’s devoted to my pleasure...MitnickMy captain is furious that I stole Harper from a crimelord, then hid her on our ship. She’s my mate, I’ll do anything, break any rules for her. When they throw me in the brig, I break out. When that crimelord conspires to steal her back, I will kill him.Harper is mine, and soon she’ll know it, and everyone else will too. Then, nothing will stand in my way to see to her every pleasure, to claim her in every way. Heart, body, and soul.This is book two in the Monster Mercenary Mates series. This sci-fi monster romance features one possessive rule-breaking alien hacker, an ever-curious journalist, and a steamy HEA. less

Alone in the Zeta quadrant, I made one reckless choice. Now I’m pregnant, trapped on a pirate ship, and my only ally is a gruff, brooding cook with a dark past. RubyAs a lone human in the Zeta quadrant, my life revolves around survival. It’s isolating, and in a moment of weakness, I give in to my deepest desire—to have a child. Now, pregnant and more vulnerable than ever, everything is twice as terrifying.When I discover smuggled drugs aboard my ship, I’m furious... moreAlone in the Zeta quadrant, I made one reckless choice. Now I’m pregnant, trapped on a pirate ship, and my only ally is a gruff, brooding cook with a dark past. RubyAs a lone human in the Zeta quadrant, my life revolves around survival. It’s isolating, and in a moment of weakness, I give in to my deepest desire—to have a child. Now, pregnant and more vulnerable than ever, everything is twice as terrifying.When I discover smuggled drugs aboard my ship, I’m furious. When pirates arrive to steal everything of value, I’m horrified. Desperate to survive, I strike a deal with the devil—and become a ‘guest’ aboard their ship.The only solace? A gruff voice that speaks to me during my midnight snack runs to the mess hall. A soul as lonely as mine.BraceRage is my constant companion, a force so dangerous I keep myself locked away in the galley, focusing only on making food. If I let go, I’d be on a path of vengeance, leaving nothing but death and destruction in my wake.Then she appears in the dead of night. Pregnant, hungry, and despite everything, still smiling. She’s my light in the darkness, my heart. For her, I want to be better. For her smiles, I’ll leash the fury inside me, channel it, and destroy anyone who dares to threaten her unborn child.For my Ruby, I’d do anything—even face the past I swore to bury and endure the revulsion of revealing what I truly am.This is a standalone novel and the fifth book in the Monster Mercenary Mates series. This sci-fi monster romance features a grumpy alien hermit chef, a brave pregnant human captain, and a steamy HEA. less

He doesn't speak. He growls. And when he looks at me, I forget Earth ever existed. LyraOne minute I was photographing wildflowers. The next, I woke up in a cage lightyears from Earth—barely clothed, definitely for sale, and completely screwed. Until he tore the doors off my prison.Solear isn’t human. Not really. He doesn’t talk. He stalks. Moves like a predator, fights like a weapon, and watches me like I’m his next obsession... moreHe doesn't speak. He growls. And when he looks at me, I forget Earth ever existed. LyraOne minute I was photographing wildflowers. The next, I woke up in a cage lightyears from Earth—barely clothed, definitely for sale, and completely screwed. Until he tore the doors off my prison.Solear isn’t human. Not really. He doesn’t talk. He stalks. Moves like a predator, fights like a weapon, and watches me like I’m his next obsession. I should be afraid of him… but when he lays his rough hands on me, fear is the last thing I feel.Now I’m on the run with a beast of a man who doesn’t speak, doesn’t trust, and definitely doesn’t know how to be gentle. But I see the fracture lines under the fury. And I want him anyway.SolearI came for data. Revenge. Not her. Never her.Soft and stubborn, she smells like earth after rain. I tried to leave her. I can’t. There’s a storm under her skin that calls to the chaos in mine. I don't understand it. I just know no one touches her but me.She doesn’t flinch when I get too close. Doesn’t run when she sees what I am. She reaches. And stars help me, I reach back.She’s mine now, and I’ll chase her, or her enemies, to the ends of the galaxy. less