Bøger af Lily Thomas

Brenda's an ER doctor and accustomed to the high level of stress that comes with the job, but when she accepts a position with the army, she begins to fear for her life. The war with the Sri'thaens is heating up, and she is on the front lines aiding the injured. Just when she believes her time is up, a Kellian soldier sweeps her off her feet and shows her there might be some hope left in this war.The last place Ryrth thought he'd encounter his mate was on a war-torn human colony, but now that he has her, he's reluctant to let go. Unfortunately, a soldier has to follow orders, and when he leaves her side, it nearly leads to her death. Now he wants her far from this war, but she's more headstrong than he'd initially thought, and now he's fighting two wars.No cliffhangers for this couple, but the story of the Sri'thaen war will continue in future books, no cheating, HEA guaranteed! Can be read as a standalone romance, but reading in order is always recommended.

Jessica isn't a tough gladiator from the Friren arenas or a genetically enhanced assassin with years of combat training. So how in the cosmos did a simple human with a fondness for animals end up getting selected as prey for the Hennian's sadistic hunting parties? It seems the universe has a twisted sense of humor, especially when Jessica's survival comes to depend on a devastatingly handsome Sri'thaen politician who should want to see her dead. With no other options, she's got to convince him to help her - and avoid getting her heart stolen or ripped out in the process.Bruyx Ar'ewth can't believe he was captured and placed on a Hennian planet. How demeaning to be hunted, like some weak species! He doesn't belong here, and he's got a plan to strike back at his kidnappers and return to his people. When an opportunity finally presents itself, though, his plans could be thwarted by the infuriatingly tempting human. Thrust together by circumstance, Bruyx must move past his disdain and discover that strength hides within his newfound ally, perhaps even enough to consider a permanent partnership.Can be read as a standalone romance, but reading Seducing the Enemy first is recommended.Xacier is mentioned briefly from Xacier's Prize.Adira and Rakshasas, from Seducing the Enemy, have an appearance in this book.No cliffhangers, no cheating, HEA guaranteed!

Kaeldar is a fierce rock giant who will die to regain the land that was stolen by the Arcaernian humans. After he is struck down in battle and lies on the brink of death, his only hope is the mercy of a human healer - but can he trust her to keep him safe from human soldiers? As Kaeldar struggles in and out of conscious, he knows he must escape, for the next time he wakes up might be his last.Considered a witch by her own people, Claira has long been an outcast. As a healer, though, she can't stand to see anyone suffer, even a rock giant who lies gravely wounded on the battlefield near her village. Against her better judgment, she finds herself caring for this dangerous, and downright handsome, enemy warrior. Will Claira be able to heal him before her secret is discovered? Or will the villagers realize what she's done and kill them both?No cliffhangers, no cheating, HEA guaranteed! Can be read as a standalone!

When Andrea received an invitation to work on an ice age dig, her archeologist's dream came true. Digging up artifacts and holding a piece of history swells her heart with an indescribable emotion. When she discovers a wooden bracelet, her life is turned upside down as it sends her back in time... into the arms of a werewolf. Now she has to figure out how to get home, because that's what she wants, right?Rokki has too many problems to count; a brother who is an alpha werewolf like himself, a pack prophecy, and a human mate who doesn't seem familiar with the ice age way of life. When his mate continues to disappear on him, he breaks her magical bracelet. Now he has his mate, but can she ever forgive him?With a prophecy hanging over them, Neanderthals looming around every tree, and Andrea's indecision about where to stay, can they find a life together in the ice age?

Vivian Merckle is a talented stripper, but she dreams of hanging up her six-inch heels for a different life - just as soon as she can earn enough money to leave this world behind. However, working for a mobster in this town carries high risks, and her life is threatened after she witnesses a murder at the club. When a Cri police officer keeps asking questions, she knows she has to keep her mouth shut or risk becoming the next victim. Can she throw him off the trail, or will his persistence endanger her life?Valdohn has been trying to put mob boss Haldon behind bars for years. When suspicions fall on his nemesis for a vicious murder, Valdohn feels an arrest is finally within reach. The only problem? An uncooperative witness who keeps trying to distract him from his investigation with her toned body and sexy smile.Can he convince her that he can keep her safe, or will Haldon slip through his fingers once more?No cliffhangers, no cheating, HEA guaranteed!

Olivia Smith is an anthropologist, immersed in the study of alien cultures. As the Sri'thaen threat ramps up on the edges of human space, Olivia decides it's an ideal time to accept a position in a distant solar system. At first, her new job seems perfect, but when the orbital station she's working from malfunctions, she'll find herself forced to land on the planet below. She needs to limit her interactions with the aliens to avoid influencing their natural development, but there's one man in particular who's hard to resist...Vlek's people have lived for generations in the rain forest. One day, he comes across a strange group of...people...like nothing he's ever seen before. Fully grown and yet unfamiliar with the woods, it's clear they don't belong. Vlek sets out to learn more about these strange creatures and their captivating female leader. Where did they come from? What are they doing here? And most importantly, can he convince Olivia to stay?Can be read as part of the series or as a standalone romance. Some of the other women will get their own stories. No cliffhangers, no cheating, HEA guaranteed!

Adira was created by the government to be a weapon, a skilled killer and spy controlled by the very technology that provides her with incredible strength and speed. Her life is overshadowed with the fear of failing the Chief, the man who made her what she is - and who can destroy her with a single order. Adira has few options. She will either succeed in her current mission or die trying. She must infiltrate the Sri'thaen threat and expose their defenses. No one will be able to stand in her way, not even a Sri'thaen general whose touch awakens something within her that she's never felt before...Rakshasas Sa'ri is the accomplished general of the Sri'thaen forces. Known for his cunning and finesse in battle among a race of strategic warriors, he's been selected to lead the eradication of the human population. It will clearly be a difficult task. Space is large, and he can't expect the humans to come to him, which makes it all the more surprising when a human female walks right on board his ship. Although she's a spy from his hated enemy, he's intrigued by her inhuman strength and drawn to the pain she's suffered at the hands of her own government. Will she let him save her, or will she die with the rest of her people?No cliffhangers, no cheating, HEA guaranteed!

People wouldn't call Hazel Clarke a particularly impressive woman. She isn't a brilliant scientist, a skilled fighter, or a silver-tongued legislator. Still, she's a hard worker, and she's determined to help her father's new colony succeed. It's a task that's become particularly difficult since discovering that the planet they settled already hosts a large population of cavern-dwelling aliens. As tensions grow between their people and Hazel attempts to broker some kind of peace, she'll find herself facing a different kind of tension altogether - the desire between a man and a woman on opposite sides of a conflict. The Aeci left their home centuries ago to escape persecution, and Drakkein is proud of the life his ancestors created below the surface of this desert planet. He's decided to look out for their well-being by becoming a member of the leadership council, an especially important role now that a group of 'humans' have invaded their world and appear ready to force the Aeci out. When he encounters a lovely woman from the surface, she claims she wants to establish a truce. But is her offer - and her apparent desire for him - too good to be true? As the dispute between their people escalates, Drakkein finds himself putting his life in the hands of the humans so he can obtain peace, and hopefully, the human who's caught his eye, but that might be easier said than done.Can be read as a standalone! No cliffhangers, no cheating, HEA guaranteed!

Driven from the only home and family he's ever known, Darc resents the prophecy that relegated him to his life as an outcast. Two brothers...One shall mate the witch and lead his pack...The other must find mercy in the snow....Stupid words with little meaning, and yet his entire pack had celebrated his brother's union with a witch and left Darc to fend for himself. Alone for months, one day Darc finds a woman nearly frozen in the wilderness, and his loneliness overrides his better sense when he rescues her, only to discover that she is his fated, human, mate. Disgusted with his inability to resist her, but unable to ignore his need to protect her, he keeps her by his side even as he fights his way into his rightful position as leader of a new clan. But with a human mate at his side, will Darc be able to hold onto his new role? Or will the human ruin everything he has gained?Hauled into the ice-age, Emma finds herself stuck in a bewildering world of snow, barbarians, and...werewolves? Emma has never thought of herself as a timid person, but nothing in her steady, average, normal life has prepared her for this! Now she finds herself tied to a brooding, angry, albeit very sexy man/coal black-haired werewolf, who expects her to help him lead a clan of werewolves as his mate. Unfortunately, the rest of the werewolves aren't thrilled at the idea of being led by a human, and Emma doesn't think they'll hesitate to take matters into their own hands. And if that's not bad enough, she can't stop thinking about the message she received when she arrived: Trust the white wolf, who will be your guide. Is Emma making the worst mistake of her life, staying with Darc? And what will happen to her if she leaves?

Jade Meeks is pursuing her career as a prison ship guard, but every time she looks for advancement, she's pushed to the side. Her captain doesn't believe a woman can handle prisoners, but she's determined to prove him wrong. When they take on a few Vrak'rir prisoners, and those prisoners riot, she starts to wonder if the captain was right about her. Does she side with the attractive Vrak'rir prisoner who doesn't treat her like an invalid or her captain who has no respect for her? Kruhn Zerofe and his men got themselves arrested, so they could hijack a human prison ship for their Sri'thaen clients. The price was right, and everything was going fine, until he encounters his mate on the prison ship. He likes her spunk and her unwillingness to back down to the domineering men on the ship. The trouble is... the Sri'thaens mean to exterminate the humans, and his mate is human. Can he keep her safe from the Sri'thaens, while still fulfilling his obligation to his clients?No cliffhangers, no cheating, HEA guaranteed!

Natalie is just a woman trying to make it in the unpredictable space age. Aliens are a norm that some humans have accepted and some have not. She was of the mind that aliens were okay as friends, but not as husband material. Unfortunately for her, the choice is made for her when she is kidnapped by a human agency keen on the idea of breeding humans and aliens to find the best super soldier. Natalie knows what they intend for her but being impregnated by an alien is something she'll resist as long as she can. But will anyone come to rescue her?Dryke can't believe he was taken captive by humans. The most disturbing part? They somehow found his mate. He wants nothing more than to take her the moment he sees her, but she makes a good point. The agency wants them to breed, so what if they don't? He's a Vrak'rir and going against his instinct will drive him crazy. Can he keep his distance from his mate who thinks aliens and humans are better off not socializing, or will her constant presence be too much for him?No cliffhangers, no cheating, HEA guaranteed! Can be read as a standalone!

Xacier was once king of the proud Kell Empire, but after his cousin's betrayal he is enslaved in the fighting arena. The only way to survive? Kill everyone and be the champion. With his strength and skill, only a few battles now stand between Xacier and his freedom, and he will stop at nothing to get out and get his revenge. But when a human woman is thrown into the arena, Xacier will find himself fighting to defend her, at the risk of losing his freedom - and his life. Samantha is crossing the galaxy to visit her ailing mother, when she is sold to the Frirens and tossed into the middle of an arena battle. Completely out of her element, her only hope of making it out of here alive lies with the strong and ruthless alien who claims her as his prize. Winning their freedom won't be easy, though, and even if they do make it out together, Samantha isn't sure she'll be able to part ways with this warrior who captured her body and her heart.No cliffhangers, no cheating, HEA guaranteed!

Fire, drought, crop failure. Ever since they landed on this planet, it's been one crisis after another. Now, with no fresh food and supplies running low, Maggie and her fellow colonists are forced to move underground with the alien race residing on the planet. Although the two groups have achieved a certain peace between themselves, not all of the human colonists are happy with the arrangement, and it doesn't take long before Maggie finds herself involved with a small group of humans who believe they can run the combined colony better than their alien hosts.Kraeven, like most of the Aeci, is more than willing to make space in the vast underground caverns for the human colonists. After all, his own ancestors struggled to survive on this harsh and merciless planet until they made their way underground. He even finds himself making space in his own bed for a bold and dazzling human woman...But generosity soon turns to suspicion when Kraeven learns of a faction of humans planning a coup. As he investigates, he fears that his new lover may be involved. Is the passion he shares with Maggie real, or has she been playing him the entire time? No cliffhangers, no cheating, HEA guaranteed! Reading Her Desert Alien first is recommended.

Tensions persist between the giants and the humans, but after years of fighting, a tentative truce has finally been struck. For Lady Sybil, though, that doesn't mean the war is over. Her brother remains a captive of the enemy giant forces, and his release isn't a priority in the negotiations. Determined not to let him rot away in a nameless prison camp, Sybil uses her skills with bow and arrow to secure a place in the human army. She knows that military patrols will continue while the peace talks progress, and it will only be a matter of time before she finds the chance to slip into giant territory and rescue her brother. That is, as long as one particularly sexy rock giant doesn't stand in her way...General Raziur of the rock giants commands the forces responsible for ensuring that the humans uphold their end of the peace treaty. When his troops stumble upon a human woman, he feels obligated to protect her, even if he doesn't entirely trust her intentions. He wants to believe that her loyalty to her brother is genuine, but his own family experiences leave him doubtful that this human woman could care enough for her brother to put herself in such a dangerous situation. It's far more likely that she has an ulterior motive that he has yet to uncover. Should he play along and help her with her ambitious plan? Or will Lady Sybil play him instead and leave him with a broken heart?No cliffhangers, no cheating, HEA guaranteed! Can be read as a standalone, but recommend reading books in order for more sense of the war.

It's been over a week since Sophia and her team crash landed on planet X-37625, but she seems to be the only one worried about their two missing colleagues. Her former boss is enjoying newlywed bliss, Riley is a mess of nerves, and Scarlett is being...well, Scarlett. Unable to search the strange rainforest alone, Sophia is forced to pair up with Zro'eq, a native warrior who might possibly be the grumpiest - but sexiest - man she's ever met. Can Sophia make her way past Zro'eq's gruff exterior to the lover waiting within?Zro'eq doesn't trust these strange women who fell from the sky, not even the blond, blue-eyed beauty who awakens the fiercest desire he's ever known. The last time the Feosua encountered humans, several of his people nearly died, and this time, Zro'eq won't be fooled, not even when his instinct insists that he claim her as his own. As Zro'eq struggles to deny his desires, Sophia continues to push his limits. Will the steamy jungle days turn into even steamier nights?No cliffhangers for this couple, but the story will continue with Harper, no cheating, HEA guaranteed! Can be read as a standalone romance, but reading His Fallen Star first is recommended.

Roxanne is a well-bred lady of the Arcaerian court, more familiar with the cut of words than the cut of a dagger. Unfortunately, her father's involvement in the fire giant conflict has put her at risk, and without warning she finds herself abducted by their dangerous enemy. Roxanne knows she is only a tool that will be used to break her father. She must remain strong until she can be rescued. But every touch, every kiss and burning caress from her captor is slowly igniting a flame within her that threatens to blaze out of control. And when Roxanne learns the truth about her father, nothing will remain among the ashes.Daerrin can't believe his luck. After witnessing countless atrocities performed by General Johnston and his men, he now has the general's own daughter in his hands. A very beautiful daughter, at that. Meting out revenge will be a true pleasure, greater than he even imagined. But as Daerrin exacts his vengeance, he's unable to ignore the fire that flares between them. Will he be able to keep his distance from this human woman? Or will his passion betray the memory of those who died?No cliffhangers, no cheating, HEA guaranteed! Can be read as a standalone!

Zoe doesn't need a man in her life - she's confident, successful, and happy with the freedom of her single status. She simply can't imagine settling down with any one guy. That is, until she is literally lifted off her feet and kidnapped by a strong and sexy Daen'su captain. Determined to regain her freedom, Zoe is willing to use any means necessary, even if it means seducing her captor. The only problem is, she might be falling into her own trap instead.Je'lak is right in the middle of pulling a job when he finds himself in need of a human doctor - fast. Unable to risk exposure by visiting a hospital, he kidnaps the first doctor he can find, a delectable female with blond hair and a fearless personality. As they grow closer, Je'lak finds himself facing an unsettling question - Is the doctor still his captive, or has his heart been captivated by her instead?No cliffhangers, no cheating, HEA guaranteed!

Ever since joining the Sri'thaens on their mission to destroy the human race, Adira has finally found her place in the universe. She fits in well with the Sri'thaens because of her beyond human strength and speed. The only problem? The Chief is still out there. Somewhere. And when the Sri'thaen council gives her an ultimatum; kill the Chief and end his experiments or never come back, Adira is forced to find the man who still plagues her sleep. Rakshasas Sa'ri is happy with the direction his life is headed. He never imagined he would marry a human woman, but his wife isn't just any human. Adira's been modified into the perfect superhuman and spy. When he finds out she's been banished from his homeworld, he's forced to find her before the Chief gets his hands on her once more. Can they finally defeat the Chief, or will he continue to linger over them?No cliffhangers, no cheating, HEA guaranteed! Can be read as a standalone romance, but reading Seducing the Enemy first is recommended.

When Tor finds his mate in a pronghorn shifter, he can't believe his luck. Despite his best efforts to win her over, she only rejects him. Frustrated with her refusals, he leaves everything he knows behind. If his mate didn't wish to set eyes on him, then he was all too happy to oblige. When he is delivered a severe wound, he returns to his village once more. Can he win over his mate, or will she only drive him insane once more?Ezi is traumatized when neighboring sabertooths brutally slaughter her clan. To make it worse, her mate, Drakk, is killed. When she and Aiyre, a fellow pronghorn shifter, are taken in by the same sabertooth clan that destroyed her happiness, she finds herself the mate of a fierce sabertooth. Can she learn to love a sabertooth, or will the past continue to haunt her when she learns Drakk left a piece of himself with her?

The days are getting colder, and food is growing more scarce for Aiyre, a pronghorn shapeshifter, and her clan as they prepare for another long, hard winter. To make matters worse, a neighboring clan of shapeshifting sabertooths is causing problems and encroaching on their hunting grounds. When tragedy strikes her village, Aiyre will find herself turning for help to the most unlikely of places. But can she ever really trust the word of a sabertooth? Daerk knows that the pressure between the sabertooth and pronghorn clan is coming to a head, but he's hesitant to challenge his leader without the backing of his people. His plans change after he meets a woman from the pronghorn clan whose tantalizing scent leaves him with a sneaking suspicion that she's his mate. He'll do anything to protect her, even tear his own clan in two. There's only one problem he can't face. Will she ever love him in return?No cliffhangers (H/h romance finishes but another character gets a story), no cheating, HEA guaranteed! Can be read as a standalone!

Evelyn loves her job as a journalist, but lately she's come up short on her usually titillating headlines. Now her boss is riding her for a good story, or it's goodbye job. She's got a lead that will thrill her boss but dredge up memories she'd rather forget. Unfortunately, this story could put her in danger, and when it does she finds herself face to face with memories she'd rather hide from.Raever Vraab didn't chose to be in the arena and he's close to winning his freedom. Once he does, he wants revenge on the Frirens for sticking him in the arena. When a human woman is thrown into the mix he finds himself drawn to her. She's his mate, but the Frirens want her dead. Can he keep them both alive before the arena kills them or will he have to leave her behind?No cliffhangers, no cheating, HEA guaranteed! Their story finishes, but there will be another story about a character mentioned in this book.

After a year of mated-bliss with Xacier, Samantha only has one last matter to resolve - bringing water to the Kellian people. Thrust into the role of queen, she feels the need to prove herself worthy of her people. Just as her atmospheric generators get up and running, someone plants a bomb in the facility. Suddenly, they are thrown into the Sri'thaen-human war, and she never would have guessed how her idealistic life would be turned upside down.Xacier, the king of the Kell Empire, has put his Friren arena past behind him, but when he sides with the humans in the Sri'thaen war, he finds out just how far the Sri'thaens will go to win. After a mysterious bomber takes out Samantha's water facility, she is abducted along with his sister, Bria. Now he's on a mission to save them both, while reliving the memories of the arena as he fears her being lost to him forever.Can the Kell Empire continue to support the humans in their war, or will Xacier and Samantha need to take a step back to save their love and lives?No cliffhangers (H/h romance finishes, but another character will get their own story), no cheating, HEA guaranteed! Can be read as a standalone!Reading Xacier's Prize first is highly recommended. This is a continuation of Xacier's Prize, but the first book can be a standalone.

Princess Elizabeth's life gets turned upside down when war sweeps through the kingdom of Arcaern. The Crown Prince lies dead, slain at the hands of the rock giants, and now Elizabeth must help her family and her country by securing an alliance with Sardarn. On her journey, Elizabeth encounters a fierce fire giant who takes her convoy - and her heart - captive. Will Elizabeth succumb to the flames that blaze between them, at the risk of losing the alliance her people desperately need?Stryme knows humans can't be trusted. He experienced the brutality of humans first-hand when he was captured as a youth. But when he seizes a human convoy and discovers human females are the cargo, he cannot kill them - or leave them to die. Stryme takes them prisoner instead, and he soon finds himself drawn to the fiery female who is unafraid to stand up to him and protect her comrades. Desire burns within him, but will his ardor cool when he discovers that Elizabeth's brothers may be the ones who tortured him?No cliffhangers, no cheating, HEA guaranteed! Can be read as a standalone!

Susan Mallery, the Ambassador of Earth, deals with disputes, some big and some small, but all treated equally. She's on her way to such an assignment when suddenly the ship she's onboard is attacked. As Susan attempts to save her body guard, she's shot. When she wakes, she finds herself being sold off to a Vrak'rir. Does he mean her harm, or does he want to capture more than just her influence over Earth's government?Rylnuhn saw her once a long time ago and knows she has no memory of him. His employers want to know what information she holds about the human defenses. The Sri'thaens aren't a species to double-cross. If he can't get the information out of her, they will, and they won't be gentle. Does he go against the contract with the Sri'thaens and face their possible wrath, or force the information out of her?No cliffhangers, no cheating, HEA guaranteed!

Skyler is a powerful opponent in the women's boxing ring, but her skill and experience may not be enough to keep her alive after she's kidnapped and dropped off on a Hennian hunting planet. Completely out of her element and desperate to survive, Skyler warily agrees to accept the assistance of Kyux, a Krocosian who claims to be her mate. As the two work together to escape the planet, Skyler is surprised and intrigued by the chemistry between them. Could this alien be the strong partner she's been looking for?Kyux never expected to find his mate on a Hennian hunting planet, but from the moment he sets eyes on the human woman who can punch, jab, and dodge like an expert against her enemies, he knows he has found his match. One thing's for sure, this pair won't go down without a fight.No cliffhangers, no cheating, HEA guaranteed!