Brielle has waited faithfully for her fiancé to return from Terran Prime, only to discover she's been engaged to a lying, cheating bastard who tosses her out on her rear the moment he's back on Earth. Not one to go down without a fight, Brielle will do anything to ensure her survival—even sign up for a bride exchange on another world. Syl has lived his life in his lab, always preoccupied with his experiments. But the moment he sees Brielle, he realizes that perhaps his life has been missing something after all. Wanting and having are two different things. What would an exotic looking female like Brielle want with an alien geek like him?

Doctor. Hero. Alien. Time is running out. Victoria Mathers has tried everything. Her daughter has a rare cancer that hasn't responded to any of the treatments human medicine has to offer. If she can't convince the sexy alien doctor to help her, she knows she'll watch her child die. Victoria will do anything to save her daughter, even if it means bonding with an alien for the rest of her life. Per Earth’s rules, Xonos isn’t allowed to treat humans, unless they’re one of the new human-alien pairs. However, looking at the small human child who is obviously suffering tears at his heart. It’s been his life’s work to save people, and he isn’t sure he can stand by and watch an innocent child die when he might be able to help. What starts as a simple arrangement quickly turns into something more as Xonos and Victoria grow closer. It isn't long before she realizes that she yearns for his touch and she wants so much more from him than he may be willing to give. Love was never mentioned when they struck their bargain, but now she'll settle for nothing less.

Avelyn's life was turned upside down the day she lost her baby and realized her husband was a monster who couldn't be redeemed. Now that she's divorced and having to make it on her own, she knows she needs to make some major changes in her life. But when she enters the Terran Station in Las Vegas in search of a job, the last thing she expects is to find her arms full of a screaming alien baby, and faced with a very flustered daddy. Thrace adopted sweet Lily to spare her from the Intergalactic Adoption Agency. Now that he's become a doting daddy overnight, he's feeling a bit overwhelmed. When Avelyn is dropped into his lap, he's more than grateful. A nanny is just what he needs! There's only one problem. When Thrace looks at Avelyn, he doesn't see a caretaker for his daughter. He sees a vibrant, desirable woman who sets his blood on fire. What's an alien daddy to do when what he wants most is to have the nanny in his bed?

Born into a world of silence, Charlotte has always been made to feel inferior to her sister in every way. When her father demands she take Charity’s place in a bride exchange on another world, Charlotte decides to embrace her future and hope for the best. She knows it's her last chance to find happiness, and she'll do anything to grab it with both hands. Borgoz agreed to see the young girl married, but the ethereal woman who steps off the shuttle holds him spellbound. She's everything he's ever wanted, and the one thing he can never have. His job as Chief Councilor of his world is too demanding to give him time for a family of his own… but that doesn't stop him from wanting her. A moment of passion flares bright between them, and unbeknownst to Borgoz, has lasting consequences. When Charlotte returns to her world, he's devastated and realizes he's lost the one thing he wants most. Will he buck the rules of his planet and go after Charlotte? Or will he live with the heartache he feels as the memory of her touch haunts him?

Kicked off his home world after losing his mate, Reyvor has made a place for himself on Earth, spending his afternoons drinking and his nights cruising the streets on his Harley. But all of that is about to change. A commotion outside of his motel room just may turn out to be his saving grace. Hazel has lost everything, but she'd do it all again if it meant escaping the abusive boyfriend who liked to beat on her three girls and herself. Dumpster diving has never been her favorite thing to do, but she doesn't have a penny to her name and her girls are starving. But when she's caught, something miraculous happens. Reyvor knows right away that the petite woman with the large blue eyes needs him. When he hears that this little ragtag family hasn't eaten in days, he convinces Hazel to accept a warm meal and a place to stay for the night. The girls warm his heart and remind him of what he once wanted out of life. Is it too late to start over? Hazel is hesitant to trust anyone again with her heart, but Reyvor is determined to make her his. What's an alien to do when all he wants is a loving family to call his own? He'll break down her defenses one by one, until she melts against him and begs for his kiss. But can he claim the feisty Hazel without completely losing his heart to her?

Stupid. Careless. Jacie has called herself ten times a fool for falling for Myro's charms. Now she's pregnant and alone, and she's been sent to a world unlike her own. When Barimere, a tall, sexy hunk of alien male, meets her at the shuttle station on his world, Jacie feels the stirrings of desire—even though that's what got her into this mess in the first place. But there's something about Barimere that's different, and she doesn't mean the scars on his face. Barimere agrees to guard Jacie from unwanted attention and possible abduction. But one look at her and her demented fur ball pet, and he wonders if he's insane to accept the mission. He knows a woman like her would never look twice at a scarred male like him, but that doesn't stop his body from instantly reacting to her beauty and charm. A pregnancy that is more than what it seems, and a woman determined to find love on an alien world is more adventure than the taciturn warrior has bargained for. Barimere is all for Jacie finding a mate and getting herself out from under his nose. Except for some odd reason he'd like to tear apart any male who looks her way, and beat the living hell out of anyone who tries to hurt her. An alien warrior intent on fighting his attraction. A human female determined to bring him to his knees. What could possibly go wrong?

From hot, sexy, and available to single dad, this firefighter's life's going up in smoke. When Cosmir had a one-night stand all those years ago, he never dreamed that there would be consequences, but one look at small Katy's face and he can't deny that she's his. His life is hectic and full of danger, but like it or not he's now responsible for someone other than himself, and he works hard to carve out a place in his life for the adorable toddler. Caitlyn has already felt the burn from loving a fireman once and she refuses to do it again. When a fire claims everything in her life, she's forced to accept an offer she would have never otherwise contemplated. Moving in with Cosmir not only gives her a place to sleep—other than her brother's couch—but she's able to live with him rent free, in exchange for watching the enchanting little girl with the pansy colored eyes. What starts as an arrangement of convenience turns to something more as the three spend more time together. Cosmir begins to wonder if the woman of his heart has been right under his nose the entire time, and Caitlyn realizes that sometimes you have to give love a second chance.

Zanar has made himself a home on Earth, where he owns Stardust Bar, popular with both aliens and humans. There's only one thing missing from Zanar 's life. Despite his best efforts to impress the human females he meets, he's still without a mate. At the age of twenty-six, it isn't dire for him to pair off and start a family just yet, but he's lonely and ready to settle down. The last thing he expects is for Celeste to come into his life and turn it upside down. Celeste is back on Earth, after having been abducted by an alien race five years ago. She's spent those years as a slave on the planet Vaaden, where she had a precious daughter with her owner, Pynder. But when Pynder dies suddenly, his parents swoop in and snatch Sophie from Celeste's arms before banishing her from their world. Celeste will do anything to get her daughter back, but falling in love with a bartender—or anyone else—was never part of the plan.

Humiliation burns through Zwyk as he comes to the realization his bride has left him standing alone at the altar. When something seems too good to be true, it usually is. He should have known someone as vivacious as his bride-to-be would never settle for a paper pushing, XBox playing geek like him. While his heart isn’t exactly broken, his pride is wounded, and his confidence has taken a hit. Rory hates that she had to tell Zwyk her sister has run away instead of marrying him. Well, she hates the pain her sister caused. She can’t exactly say she’s sorry the wedding is off. Maybe now she can make Zwyk see what’s been right under his nose this entire time—her.

Ella has had a hard life as a single mom who barely makes ends meet. But she's never once asked for help, and she never would. When Valero barrels into her life asking for things she's not ready to give, she holds herself back. Mostly. The thought of taking the sexy alien to bed is more than a little tempting... except he's playing hard to get. Valero has wanted a mate ever since he was old enough to think of having a family of his own. He's never thought of claiming a female with a child in tow, but Connor's amazing gaming skills intrigue the video game designer. Asking the small family to move in with him seems reasonable enough since he plans to claim them as his, but Ella's commitment issues prove to be a problem. What's a geeky gamer to do when the Cinderella of his dreams wants sex, but nothing else?

When her family is evicted from their home, Summer knows things can't get much worse. She blames herself. She should have done something sooner, but now it's time for drastic measures. There's only one thing left to do, even if it means tying her life to that of an alien. She drives straight to the Terran Station. From the moment he first sees the young Human step out of her car, Vordro is mesmerized. He's never seen anyone so vibrant, so beautiful... or so troubled. He wants to be the answer to her prayers, even if he knows he's too old for her. The thought of her mating with anyone other than him leaves a sour taste in his mouth. But moving Summer into his home proves to be far more temptation than he's able to withstand. When things get off the charts hot between them and Summer ends up pregnant, Vordro knows he'll do anything to protect her and their unborn child—even if it means defending her from her own family.