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Giant spiders, walking trees, bloodthirsty vines. For Jeneva, it's just another day trying to survive in the jungles of Ankau. Until the sky ripped open, and the true monsters came through. Now her world is under attack, and the only place of safety may be at the side of a rock-hard scaled alien. But he's filled with secrets - how can she trust him? Vrehx cares for nothing other than the destruction of the Xathi hordes who burned his home and killed his family. But when a weapons test goes horribly wrong, the battle spills over to an uncharted world.

Though Kiara Payne may be a genius when it comes to languages, what she knows of the real world largely comes from books and movies. But after foiling a robbery on her first day as a bank teller, Kiara finds herself thrust into a world of danger, her life resting in the hands of the infuriatingly sexy Italian mafia boss Milo Di Vaio. In exchange for her safety, Kiara agrees to serve as Milo's translator, accompanying him across Europe as he tries to clean up the mess his late brother left behind and save the reputation of the Di Vaio crime family.

Humans made a deal with the Stryxian males: Help us defend Earth, and when the war is over, we’ll send you women to help rebuild your dying species. Now, the war appears to be over and Trinity Bentzer’s number has been called in the lottery. Only, instead of winning a boatload of money, she’s getting some badass winged alien she’s never met. Trin’s not thrilled to be shipped off and matched up, until she meets Raig. Maybe she hit the jackpot, after all.

Dr. Tella Briar lives for field work. Has no interest in being tied down. But when Strike Team Two member Rokul "rescues" her from the grip of a deadly vine, the attraction that flares between them can't be denied. They'll have to work together to figure out what's happening to the planet around them. They can keep it professional, right?

Chemist Leena guards her heart with a sharp tongue and steely focus on her work. A battle-happy jock would be the last traveling companion she ever picked — even if he was human. One of the alien warriors? Not a chance. But there's more to Axtin than his green skin and interesting stripes. His strong arms will protect her from attackers, but as her emotions start to thaw, who will save her from him? Axtin only finds peace in his endless fights against the Xathi after the destruction of his homeworld. The galactic rift that brought the war to Ankau simply means a new battleground, nothing more.

Harden your heart. Fight destiny. Or roll with the hand you’re dealt and enjoy what time you have. Archivist Mariella thought all hope of a cure for her disease had been lost long before the Xathi invaded. The war sped up her timeline, nothing more. The warriors of the Vengeance? Friends only. Even if one of them calls to her heart and sparks new desires within her… Tu’ver and the rest of the K’ver people esteem logic and order above all. He has a function. To fight with the crew of the Vengeance. To kill the Xathi. To avenge his people. So why is he so drawn to the gentle human, Mariella?

Una inolvidable saga familiar en el exótico marco de Nueva Zelanda. Londres, 1852: dos chicas emprenden la travesía en barco hacia Nueva Zelanda. Para ellas significa el comienzo de una nueva vida como futuras esposas de unos hombres a quienes no conocen. Gwyneira, de origen noble, está prometida al hijo de un magnate de la lana, mientras que Helen, institutriz de profesión, ha respondido a la solicitud de matrimonio de un granjero. Ambas deberán seguir su destino en una tierra a la que se compara con el paraíso. Pero ¿hallarán el amor y la felicidad en Nueva Zelanda?

Lauded for his daring rescue of a medical team captured by Islamic State terrorists, Navy SEAL Enrico “Rico” Cortez feels like anything but a hero. His friend and fellow teammate lost his life during that rescue. Plagued by PTSD, Rico leaves the Navy. Reluctantly, he accepts his only job offer, joining the Brotherhood Protectors in Colorado. War veteran Laurel Layne came home to Fool’s Gold Colorado, the only place she’d ever felt safe. Having survived terrorist torture and captivity, she only wants to feel sunshine on her cheeks and be surrounded by beautiful flowers and the people she loves.

Valessa is in danger. Her town has been captured by Aventinian raiders, the women taken, and now she's on a ship destined for nowhere good. But when a terrifying, four-armed sea-ogre pirate boards the ships and demands compensation, Valessa's luck changes.

Connor "King" Kingsley had his hands full running the Hounds of Hellfire MC. Love was the last thing on his mind when Stella Ford came to the compound, needing his help. But it only took one encounter with the feisty beauty for King to know he'd finally met the woman made to stand by his side. Stella's unique upbringing made her slow to trust. Except with King... and not just because her dad sent her to him. There was just something about the club president that had her walls crumbling, even under the worst of circumstances.

Baylor "Wizard" Chadwick didn't think he'd fall hard and fast for a woman like a few of his club brothers had recently done. Not until the Hounds of Hellfire tech expert saw Thea Drummond's photo during a background check.

Living with his brother Rokul and his human mate Tella was quite enough for Takar. A life in the military taught him to be controlled. Restrained. Rules were there for a reason, even if the humans never seemed to understand. But when a curious human woman bursts into his duty station, he can't get escape his thoughts of her. And when she plunges into danger, he'll ignore his own rules to keep his mate safe. Scientist Daphne is terrible with mysteries. She wants to know everything about, well, everything. The world is filled with questions, and she wants the answers.

For geologist Annie Parker, all she can hope for is helping her shattered family heal while she works in her quiet laboratory. Until a mysterious seismic eruption shakes her entire world all over again. Teamed up with a surly Valorni, Annie just wants to get the job done. Investigate the incident and get back to her lab. Ignore the intriguing flashes of the man inside his bitter shell, ignore the sparks he sends through her at every touch.

Dr. Evangeline Parr lost it all when the Xathi attacked Fraga. When she's asked to establish a clinic in the devastated town of Einhiv, she jumps at the chance to help. The only problem? A smart ass, joking Skotan warrior. He's a terrible patient. Impossible. Refuses to take anything seriously. Until they're caught in an explosive situation, and a new side of him emerges. Protective. Efficient. And very intriguing.

She's only a mission. Until she becomes his everything. Zarik would do anything to regain his honor. Even step out of the shadows to try to help one of the human females regain her memory. But with every clue, he's less interested in righting the wrongs of his own past, and more about keeping her safe. Keeping her at his side. Just keeping her. Miri has no past. Waking alone in the forest, she stumbles into a strange new world, with giant alien warriors living along side humans. And a devastating war that somehow she missed. Or did she? Zarik is determined to find out what happened to her.

Sylor refuses to be the typical Valorni warrior. He craves order. Discipline. Certainly not her. It's simply impossible that one wild, criminal human female could make him forget everything he believes in. Impossible. And yet... Nesta hates the surface world and surface dwellers with their stupid rules. Humans or alien warriors, it makes no difference. The only way to survive is to take what she needs. When did her needs include a burly green skinned warrior, and his possessive, claiming touch? They may be able to find a way out of the trapped city. If they can work together that long...

Skotan General Rouhr will destroy the Xathi on Ankau, whatever the cost. It's the only honorable solution for allowing the war to infect the human colony world. As soon as their ship is repaired, he and his men will be gone, back to the battle raging in the homeworlds. But the smiling eyes of one brave human leader set fire to his soul, the touch of her soft skin against his scales becomes an addiction. Needing her may be a distraction from his mission, but he can't stop. Not now.

A rising tide of anti-alien sentiment threatens to destroy the fragile steps towards peace. Iq'her's assignment is to infiltrate one of the breakaway groups and try to keep them from doing too much damage. But Stasia's sharp will and lush curves make his blood boil. And when she's in danger? All bets are off. Stasia knows she isn't anyone important. Nobody special. Just one of the thousands of survivors trying to build a new life. She's got enough to worry about, trying to keep her hot-headed brother out of trouble. But one alien warrior in particular makes her heart race every time he's near.

Strike team leader Sk'lar just wants to do his job well. Through long, painful experience, he's developed the skills to do just that. Until a strong, fierce human woman rocks his world. And then nothing else matters but her. She doesn't know it yet. But she's his. And he's hers. Forever. Focused, beautiful Phryne Manka doesn't do relationships. As the head of security for Vidia Birch, she barely has the time or interest to think about people. But there's something about Sk'lar that makes her relax her guard. Have fun. Feel like a woman, not a soldier. Good thing he's just a friend, right?

Jalok might have a bit of an anger management problem. But that's alright. He's here for the battle. Xathi, walking trees, rioting mobs. He's ready to fight against anything, no matter the consequences. Until suddenly, he has someone to fight for. Dottie loves her life in Kaster. She has friends, her great-great-something grandfather's bicycle. A killer recipe for chili chocolate brownies. And a new best friend who happens to be a planet-sized plant. Entity. Whatever. When Jalok is assigned to protect her, sparks fly. He can protect her from anything. But will they be safe from each other?