by Elin Wyn
“I’ve lived on ships for over twenty years,” he sighed. “I’ve grown so used to it, I don’t think I’d be comfortable anywhere else.”
“We can sleep here on weekends,” I offered. “Like a reverse vacation.”
“Very funny,” Rouhr chuckled. “What would I even do if I lived in a human city?”
“I actually had some thoughts on that,” I grinned.
“Why do those words fill me with dread?” he said wryly.
“Because you hate change,” I teased. “Do you want to know my idea or not?”
“I want to know,” Rouhr admitted.
“I was thinking you could work in the capital with me as a representative of the planet’s new alien population,” I said. “It wouldn’t be all that different from being a general. You’d have to check in with your crew, get reports, and hold meetings. You love doing that kind of stuff!”
“I’m not much of a politician,” Rouhr shook his head. “You told me once that it’s like a dance, and I still don’t know the steps.”
“That’s exactly why you should do it,” I said enthusiastically. “No one would ever accuse you of corruption because you’ll be above it. Your men and their needs will always come first.”
“That’s not true,” Rouhr corrected me.
“What do you mean?” I asked, brow furrowed.
“You come first now.” Rouhr reached back and pulled me around until I was in his lap. “You’re always going to come first.”
I melted in his arms. He lowered his head and pressed his lips to mine.
“If you don’t want to take the job, I won’t ask you to,” I said when our lips parted.
“I’ll consider it,” he said. “After all, I’m technically not working. There’s nothing for me to be a general of here.”
“We don’t have a formal military,” I said. “Perhaps you could form one.”
“I think I’ll let your planet take a break from war before I start recruiting troops,” Rouhr chuckled.
“That’s probably a good idea,” I admitted. “Don’t forget, it’s your planet, too, now.”
We sat together on the bed, wrapped in each other’s arms long into the night. It didn’t matter that we were breaking our new sleeping rules, we were too busy planning the future. Not just our own future, but the future of the planet.
Our planet.
And what a bright future it was.
Letter from Elin
Thank you so much for coming along with me for the first chapter of the Conquered World saga!
The Xathi might be defeated (for now) but don't worry, there will be plenty of new adventures for our valiant crew and their mates.
Besides, Jeneva was being pretty careful not to drink any alcohol at the party, don't you think? :)
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Given: Star Breed Book One
When a renegade thief and a genetically enhanced mercenary collide, space gets a whole lot hotter!
Thief Kara Shimsi has learned three lessons well - keep her head down, her fingers light, and her tithes to the syndicate paid on time.
But now a failed heist has earned her a death sentence - a one-way ticket to the toxic Waste outside the dome. Her only chance is a deal with the syndicate's most ruthless enforcer, a wolfish mountain of genetically-modified muscle named Davien.
The thought makes her body tingle with dread-or is it heat?
Mercenary Davien has one focus: do whatever is necessary to get the credits to get off this backwater mining colony and back into space. The last thing he wants is a smart-mouthed thief - even if she does have the clue he needs to hunt down whoever attacked the floating lab he and his created brothers called home.
Caring is a liability. Desire is a commodity. And love could get you killed.
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Bonded: Star Breed Book Two
She doesn't need anyone. He's not going to let her go.
Eris Vance, salvager and loner, is happy with her life in the remote fringes of the Empire with just her AI for company. An abandoned ship could be the find of a lifetime, but it's not nearly as empty as she thinks. And the hulking man left behind kindles a heat she's never felt. But will he stay through the coming storm?
Connor is the perfect soldier - He's been made that way. Waking up to the destruction of the world he knew disturbs him almost as much as the gorgeous woman who found him. Her scent, her touch distracts him, and just this once, maybe he doesn't care.
The Daedelus is filled with secrets and the results of genetic experiments to breed the perfect soldier... and now that she's awakened him, the mystery of its destruction will hunt them both. Can the growing bond between them survive?
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Caged: Star Breed Book Three
No Past. No Trust. No Way Out.
Zayda Caiden relies on no one. An Imperial spy, her mission was betrayed - but she doesn't know the identity of the traitor.
And there's certainly no reason to trust the giant of a man dumped at the prison clinic, even if he makes her burn with feelings she thought long buried.
Mack has no memory, no real name. Just dreams of fire and pain, and a set of coordinates to a section of unexplored space he refuses to reveal. There's no room in his mission for a woman with secrets of her own, but her scent fills his dreams.
When they have a chance at freedom, can they trust each other enough to escape? Or will their secrets overwhelm their passion?
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Freed: Star Breed Book Four
When solitude leads to the brink of madness, only the touch of a sexy, headstrong doctor can pull a dangerous warrior back from the edge...
Dr. Nadira Tannu's work at the small clinic on Orem station was a quiet practice, helping the people of the Fringe. But then she and one of her patients were abducted into a nightmare on a long lost star ship and nothing would ever be the same.
When a rugged survivor rescues them, can she turn his thirst for revenge into a plan for escape? And can she keep her heart safe from the heat in his eyes?
Vengeance against the faceless droids who destroyed his brothers is all that keeps Ronan alive. But he can't resist the pleading look in a pair of wide green eyes staring at him from a cage.
He'll keep her safe. Even if it's from himself.
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Craved: Star Breed Book Five
Compassion. Kindness. Caring.
Not really part of my skill set. But for her, I might have to learn.
Geir
I run advance reconnaissance, collecting intel the Pack needs to execute our operations.
In and out, hard and fast.
And I don't need help.
So when a gorgeous woman saves my life, I'm knocked more than a bit off my game.
That's all i
t is.
Not the shy smile I hunger to coax from her lips, not the sweet body she keeps hidden. Not the mysteries that haunt her eyes.
And certainly not the bewitching scent that stirs me in ways no mission ever has.
I crave her like nothing I've found before.
Even if she might be the enemy, I'll make her mine.
Valrea
He can't save me.
The secrets of the Compound are too tangled. The nightmares in my blood can never be erased.
But his touch sends me reeling, thirsting for what I can't have.
What harm could one night do?
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Snared: Star Breed Book Six
When the only woman Xander cared for was ripped from his arms, nothing else mattered.
Now she’s back. Fragile and brave, beautiful and brilliant. Someone to protect, someone to fight for.
Except she doesn’t remember him at all.
Her curves and captivating scent drive him mad, demanding he cares for her, possess her.
He'll keep his mate safe, even if the Empire burns to ash around them.
Loree Sarratt is tired of everyone treating her like an invalid. Her hacking skills could save the Empire - if she's not arrested first.
First puzzle to solve? An overprotective pillar of muscle who turns her legs to jelly when he’s in the same room.
She can’t lose focus. But the heat of his gaze sends her pulse racing. His touch steals her breath. Everything tempts her to surrender…
And forget the danger she's in.
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About the Author
I love old movies – To Catch a Thief, Notorious, All About Eve — and anything with Katherine Hepburn in it. Clever, elegant people doing clever, elegant things.
I’m a hopeless romantic.
And I love science fiction and the promise of space.
So it makes perfect sense to me to try to merge all of those loves into a new science fiction world, where dashing heroes and lovely ladies have adventures, get into trouble, and find their true love in the stars!
Also by Elin Wyn
The Empire’s Fringe – Science Fiction Romance
The Empire’s Fringe Bundle
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Staked
In the slums of space station Cilurnum 8, fiercely independent Anisha Cheng must decide how far she’s willing to trust Kieran Matthias, the one man who she’s ever allowed to break her heart. If she can’t, she risks losing the Sapphire Star, her late father’s bar and the only home she knows, to a crime syndicate in three days. But as Anisha and Kieran try to work together, the plans of the syndicate may break them apart forever.
Jewel of Empire
On the spaceliner Dynomius, reformed cat burglar Audrey Pilgram has three weeks to prove her innocence of a series of copycat crimes, or all the sins of her past will be laid at her door. But her quest to uncover the culprit is complicated when she sees the next target - tall, handsome Phillip Lapsys. Can she stop the theft of the jewel before he steals her heart?
Raven’s Heart
Jayna wasn’t looking for trouble. Her plan was to keep her head down, save her money, and get back into to med school. But when she overhears the plans for a bio-terrorism attack that could wipe out the population of her station, her world is turned upside down. Raven’s Heart is a steamy science fiction romance complete novella with a happy ending, containing nebula hot scenes of passion.
Stolen
An alien artifact. Archaeologist Eliya Cafeal has spent her life in pursuit of this find - and nothing is going to get in her way. Certainly not a rogue and a scoundrel, even if he makes her blood catch fire. Captain Ruvon Taxal likes his life. Few close friends, a spot of petty smuggling or charter trips as needed. No restrictions, and nothing to tie him down. And if his newest passenger, a feisty archaeologist with storm grey eyes, has gotten under his skin, well, he'll learn to live without her when she leaves. But everything is changed when Eliya is stolen.
Claimed
In the remote mountains of a frontier planet, tinkerer and part-time inventor Paige Roth has her hands full protecting her claim against the goons of MagnorCo. With the help of her robots, she's doing pretty well, but the last thing she expects to fall into one of her traps is a handsome stranger trying to hike through the mountains for reasons of his own. He's handsome enough to make her forget where she put her toolkit, but can she trust him?
Alien Warrior Romance
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Alien Mercenary's Desire: Alien Abduction Romance
Kordiss has spent his life on the fringe, not succumbing to his rages. But when he rescues feisty human Sharla from intergalactic sex traders, his defenses are breached by her trusting smile. And when she's stolen from his arms, nothing will stand in the way of getting her back.
This is a sexy, steamy stand-alone alien abduction short romance with a happy ending.
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