Sex,
Love and Aliens
Volume
2
Imogene
Nix, Ashlynn Monroe,
Jaye
Shields, and Beth D. Carter
Genre:
Science Fiction/Futuristic Romance
Publisher:
Beachwalk Press, Inc.
Date
of Publication: June 15, 2015
ISBN:
9781940744803
Number
of pages: 185
Word
Count: 63,000
Cover
Artist: Fantasia Frog Designs
COVERT
WEBS
by
Imogene Nix
Power,
deceit, and passion. Old enemies, new love, and the future of the
entire universe hanging in the balance.
Dria
is more than the Ba'Tuan Princess, she's also a highly trained
warrior who's been sent to Earth to covertly uncover a plot to
destroy the accord between the two species.
Military
commander Marcus Vane is scarred and weary. His experience with women
has left him afraid of commitment…that is until Dria turns up. Not
only is she everything a warrior should be—strong, focused, and
honorable—she's also an incredibly beautiful woman.
They
must work together to find the Incubi and stop their plans, but one
split-second decision changes everything, and now the danger is even
more extreme.
Content
Warning: contains sizzling sex scenes with a gorgeous human male
warrior and a beautiful female Ba'Tuan warrior
THE
SPACESHIP CAPTAIN'S DAUGHTER
by
Ashlynn Monroe
Briz
will face death to save a race of strangers, but will her pirate's
love be enough to save her?
Briz
Julius isn't afraid to break the law to save the lives of strangers.
Briz insists she can get an important shipment of medicine between
worlds without incident. Her family reluctantly agrees to allow her
to make the trip in their oldest, smallest vessel. The decrepit ship
doesn't look like much, but that's exactly what she needs to get to
her designation without attracting attention.
Matek's
family was massacred by the captain of the pirate ship, the
Heartless. Becoming one of the crew was easy, but remaining silent
while the ruthless villain takes an innocent girl captive isn't.
Matek has spent years plotting his revenge. Is he willing to throw
away his only chance to avenge everyone he loved in order to save the
bold and beautiful stranger?
Content
Warning: contains sensual love scenes
HER
CLONE
by
Jaye Shields
When
love sparks between enemies, can it survive?
Angela
Raden's last mission to planet US-2 nearly got her killed. The savage
beating she'd been subjected to made her wish she had died. And now
the military wants to send her back. But Angela will be doing things
differently this time around. She'll die before she allows the enemy
to touch her again.
Damon
is a human clone raised for the purpose of killing, but he's seen
enough death to last him a lifetime. With revolution taking over his
planet, he remains in solitude, seeking peace amidst chaos. When he
meets a tiny slip of a human determined to take on an entire clone
army, he can't help but follow her. Since he'd been in hiding the
woman believes he's human, and upon seeing her hatred of his cloned
peers, he keeps the secret in order to remain in her company. But
when he follows her into danger, will the truth be revealed?
Content
Warning: contains strong language, violence, and some very hot sex
BOND
by
Beth D. Carter
A
woman who has nothing to lose, and a man with everything to gain.
They
had known each other a lifetime ago, but love while serving as slaves
to the TEV, the aliens who rule Earth, wasn't something that could
ever last. When Freya's family escaped, leaving the only home she'd
ever known, she left Kory behind, but she can't forget him.
When
she meets him again, Kory isn't the human boy she remembered. He has
survived a horrific scientific experiment that has changed him into a
hybrid—half human, half TEV. Can she trust this man who has now,
essentially, become a member of the enemy?
Content
Warning: contains sexual content and some violence
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Excerpts
COVERT
WEBS Excerpt:
A
sharp beep drew Dria's attention. The communication console glowed
and she reached out, touching the button. "Yes?"
"Turana,
we've received an encoded transmission for you. The gentleman is most
insistent and is using the Omega code." The captain's face
betrayed no concern, but in his eyes, she read a hint of panic.
"Connect
me."
His
face faded away, replaced by another, harsher visage.
"Forgive
me, Turana Dria. My name is Commander Marcus Vane, and I am to be
your contact on Earth. I've received some intelligence that the
Incubi plan to strike when you arrive."
She
leaned forward. "I see, and you know this how?"
No
matter how hard she tried, the pounding of her blood pulsed faster as
interest flared deep in her belly. Her fingers flexed, and she wished
for some physical outlet for the strong emotion that filled her. A
hiss escaped between her tight lips, and even that angered her. After
so many years of training herself to be calm and controlled in all
things, how could she allow even that small sign of impatience and
anger to escape?
"We
intercepted a transmission showing they are aware of the suggested
landing sites and times."
Dria
frowned at his words. "And so…"
"I
have a suggestion that may allow us to circumvent their plans."
Even
as she weighed his words, she scanned his face, noting the full lips
and cobalt blue eyes. She told her body not to respond to the
unfamiliar pull of fascination, but her physical reaction only grew.
"Tell
me." She spoke harshly, and watched the way his mouth thinned at
her command. The small bow of his head was the only acknowledgement
of subservience.
"Of
course, Turana. I propose that we bring you planet-side early. Before
they have an opportunity to complete their plans. The airfield is
under constant surveillance, which leads me to believe they have
inside knowledge of our plans."
"I
see." Her short answers and demands sounded almost childish, and
she winced inwardly.
"You
have read the briefing paper?" His voice cut through her
thoughts.
"I…
Yes." The tactical briefing she'd received left more questions
than it answered and anger flared, white-hot. "Contact the
captain with your plan, then have him apprise me of the changes."
She kept her response brief while her fingers curled with the urge to
reach out and trace the planes of his face. Stupid reaction, Dria.
Control yourself!
"Of
course, Turana. Do you have any queries?" His voice now was
melodious, and a flare of heat warmed her belly.
"No.
Send the details. We'll make it work."
"Then
I shall leave you…"
"Yes.
Good day." The screen darkened, and she rubbed her hands over
tired eyes. "Aargh!"
Tugging
her hands through her long curls didn't help. Instead, yards of
material pooled at her elbows, reminding her of the part she was
supposed to play. Squeezing her eyes shut didn't help either. Too
many relied on her to save them to get lost in her fears.
Dria
squared her shoulders and inhaled a shuddering breath. "I will
not fail."
THE
SPACESHIP CAPTAIN'S DAUGHTER Excerpt:
"As
much as I'd like to pass her about, I do know her father. He's a good
man. Give her a choice," Blood, the captain of the Heartless,
said. "She can be yours, or we can turn her in."
"I
want to deliver the medicine. It's worthless, except to the people
who are sick. Why are you doing this?" she asked in a groggy
tone.
"Brizette
Julius," Blood said.
The
girl flinched. Her eyes widened a bit. "How do you know my
name?" She pulled the blanket securely around her. Matek found
himself moving closer to her, as if he could somehow shield her with
his body.
"Your
father saved me once. I owe him, but this is business. There are
people who would pay a lot of money to see that this medicine doesn't
arrive. I have several willing buyers waiting. The Talorians should
have just given up and moved on. They made their choice to stay."
"They're
all that's left of their race!"
"Then,
sweet Brizette, they should have been cautious about where they chose
to settle," Blood said without any hint of remorse.
"Briz,
my name is just Briz. I know you think the money is what you want,
but can you honestly look me in the eyes and tell me the deaths of
little children won't haunt your nightmares? You have the chance to
save an entire race."
Blood
threw his head back and laughed hysterically. His wide smile made him
appear ten years younger. When he abruptly stopped laughing and
sneered at Briz, she took a step back, bumping into Matek. He put a
single hand on her bare shoulder. She didn't shrug his touch away.
"Money
is the only thing that matters to me, little girl. Grow up. Men like
me and my crew would burn the world for a handful of coins. I'll give
you a choice—Matek's claim or I'll turn you over to Indra. Your
father's company would never be free to transport here again, but
you'll be spared a pirate's touch. When he tires of you he'll cast
you off to be our plaything. What fate do you choose, Briz Julius? We
all make choices for our beliefs. What do you value more, your honor
or your father's company?"
The
girl bit her lip. To her credit she didn't flinch or look away from
Blood's hateful stare. She didn't beg or cry.
"I
choose to protect my father. Who in the name of the gods is Matek?"
"He's
the man with his hand on your shoulder."
Briz
jerked out of his touch and spun around. Her lips compressed and her
brow wrinkled. The others laughed, but he kept his expression
neutral, and he didn't look away until she did.
"Take
her and tame her. I like mine docile," Blood said before he
began a renewed session of laughter.
Matek
scooped Briz up in a smooth motion. Her initial stillness spoke of
her surprise, but then she began kicking and screaming. He turned and
carried her down the corridor. Tanna and Okthu stomped past him and
gave the girl dark looks. They'd hurt her as payback if he wasn't
cautious.
Matek's
throat tightened. When his people claimed a mate it was for life.
There was no changing your mind once you made a public declaration of
intent. The pirate code was much different, but a claim had still
been made. She was his.
HER
CLONE Excerpt:
"I
always thought that, as clones, they would have been programmed what
to think," Angela said. "Until I landed, I never realized
they'd be capable of such emotion, like the hate they carried for us.
Fury…"
"Lust."
Damon's deep voice clipped, the husky quality sounding bitter rather
than playful. Perhaps he was angered over her story she'd revealed to
him. Although Damon was still a stranger, Angela realized something
deeper ran between them.
She
glanced over at him as they hiked on. His eyes were set on the
landscape before them as if on high alert so they wouldn't encounter
unexpected company once more. The intensity of his gaze and his
lethal stride left Angela breathless. She shook it off. "I
suppose I thought the clones would be more robotic in nature, stoic,
like our own armies at home. They're programmed to do as they're told
from the very first boot camp."
Angela
screamed as Damon snatched her into his arms and dipped her backward.
His face hovered a feather's width away from her own. "Never
question this—there is no being on any planet that could not be
stirred by your presence."
By
the time he finished speaking, her lips were all but begging for his
kiss. The heat in his gaze promised she wouldn't be disappointed. He
kissed her long and slow, her body melting into his arms. His hands
kneaded her curves gently, making her moan with desire as he stroked
the inside of her mouth with his tongue.
The
kiss broke, but instead of releasing her, Damon scooped her up and
began carrying her.
Her
brows furrowed automatically. "We're on a mission, not a
honeymoon, Damon."
"My
mission is to keep you out of harm's way. We were nearly spotted
earlier, we need to lay low." He carried her toward a steep
hill. "We'll hide in plain sight atop that plateau. It's small
enough we won't be caught unaware, and we can watch for anyone on the
ground."
"We
don't have time for a field trip."
"You're
wrong." Damon never faltered as he began climbing up the hill
with her in his arms. "We have all the time we need, for you
won't find what you're looking for. The damage was done long ago."
Angela
sucked in a breath, the hurt still burning within her chest. "Aren't
you a ray of sunshine?" She watched the hill slowly pass beneath
Damon's feet. "I can walk, you know."
"I
know." He cast her a sly grin. "I've never had something
I've cherished to hold in my arms. Now I'm reluctant to let it go."
Angela
raised a brow. "Jungle fever, eh?"
Damon
took several long strides and soon they arrived on top of the small
plateau. He laid her on the ground, a primal glint in his eyes and a
smile on his lips that sent a jolt of electricity through her body.
"A fever indeed."
About
the Authors
IMOGENE
NIX
Imogene
Nix is an author, a wife, and a mother as well as running a bookshop.
When she isn’t busy fulfilling those roles, you might find her
cooking, juicing fruit, or talking to the chickens in the backyard.
She
is supremely interested in all things science fiction, has a secret
crush on a space captain, and loves to snuggle up with her dog, Super
Pup, when she’s enjoying downtime with a book.
Website:
http://www.imogenenix.com/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ImogeneNix
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/ImogeneNix
ASHLYNN
MONROE
Ashlynn
Monroe is a busy working mom. She loves her kids and family. Her
greatest joy is creating stories to entertain others, and she hopes
they bring a little more romance into the world. She’s been writing
since her teens, for her own enjoyment, but decided in her thirties
to share her imagination with readers. Ashlynn enjoys biking,
camping, reading, video games, and filling her home and life with
love. If she’s not working or chasing children, you can find her
daydreaming up her next tale of romance.
Website:
http://www.ashlynnmonroe.com/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/ashlynn_monroe
JAYE
SHIELDS
Jaye
Shields is a flight attendant by day and romance author by night. Her
addictions include reading, travel, and other activities not even a
romance writer will confess to. She’s in a committed love affair
with her readers so don’t be shy!
Website:
http://www.jayeshields.com/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/JayeShields
BETH
D. CARTER
Beth
D. Carter likes writing about the very ordinary girl thrust into
extraordinary circumstances, so her heroines will probably never be
lawyers, doctors, or corporate highrollers. She tries to write
characters who aren't cookie cutters and push herself to write
complicated situations that she has no idea how to resolve, forcing
her to think outside the box. She loves writing characters who are
real, complex, and full of flaws, heroes and heroines who find
redemption through love.
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/BethDCarter
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