Debra Jess

An alien goddess who shapeshifted into the form of a porn star teams up with a defunct freedom fighter to save the solar system.Tohva Blayde faked his own death five years ago when he joined the Shadows, a group of galactic freedom fighters. Now he figures he must have died for real, because that's the only explanation for finding himself on a dead planet kissing his favorite actress.Ioanna Ryder is an alien-goddess and everything she knows about humanity she learned from watching the erotic movies she found on a spaceship that crashed into her homeworld. Desperate to find her missing sister, Io shapeshifts into the image of a famous actress hoping to convince a human pilot to help her.Whether he's really dead or not, Tohva agrees to travel into the heart of enemy territory to rescue Io's sister. Along the way, their newly discovered passion for one another grows. But Io really is an alien-goddess and will live forever. Tohva will not. Even if they succeed and save both sister and solar system, will their differences destroy their only chance for love?The third book of this galactic sci-fi romance meets space opera adventure is perfect for readers who love Linnea Sinclair's Dock Five series or Robin D. Owens' Celta novels.

A High-Stakes Sci-Fi Romance of Revenge, Passion, and Space BattlesDarvik Hart is the Andromeda Galaxy's most notorious pirate-feared by all, yet impossible to capture. Kelra Shade's reputation as a pirate hunter is legendary, but when the Manitac Corporation denies her the chance to hunt the alien that killed her parents, she must turn to the one man who's eluded her: Darvik Hart.After years of loyal service in Manitac's private navy, Kelra believes she's earned the right to take revenge. Darvik's strategic brilliance is just what she needs to get what she wants. The only catch? After so many years of playing cat and mouse across the galaxy, there's no way Darvik will trust Kelra and she certainly will never trust him.Yet, Darvik can't resist Kelra's challenge-and the treasure she offers in exchange for his help. Together, they set off on a reckless crusade for revenge, but as they race through the stars, the line between hunter and prey begins to blur and passion ignites that could destroy everything.Andromeda's Pirate is the action-packed second book in the Heroes of Andromeda series. If you crave space battles, pirates, aliens, and a sizzling romance between enemies turned allies, you'll devour this thrilling ride. Get it now and join the hunt for treasure and vengeance!

A Gripping Sci-Fi Romance of Love, Rebellion, and SurvivalRebel leader Tamarja Chase's mind has been erased, her memories wiped clean and her freedom stolen by the Manitac Corporation which controls all space travel. With a deadly collar around her neck, Manitac's corporate overlords assure her she will never know love or freedom again. But one thing they can't control? Her rebellious spirit.As the director's personal shuttle pilot on a luxurious yet prison-like paradise planet, Tamarja's new life comes with a few unexpected perks. Yohzad Cyrek, her dark and enigmatic parole officer, is both her personal protector and the man who seems to see past her mind-wiped facade. Then there's Daeven Blayde, a brooding security officer with a volatile passion that leaves Tamarja torn between danger and desire.Falling for Yohzad would break all the rules of prisoner-officer relationships-but even he can't offer her the freedom she craves. And pursuing Daeven is like courting a lightning strike: thrilling yet deadly.When mind-wiped slaves mysteriously disappear, Tamarja must decide if she's willing to risk everything-her heart, her life, and her freedom-to uncover the truth. But defying the system could cost her the one man who truly loves her and force her to betray the other.Andromeda's Rebel is the explosive first book in the Heroes of Andromeda series. If you crave sci-fi romance, forbidden love, and high-stakes adventure, you won't want to miss this thrilling tale. Get it now and join the rebellion!

Gillian Sands vows vengeance for the dead refugees after the latest terrorist attack on Thunder City. From the depths of Mystic Bay, she assists the other alternative 'Alt' humans by finding the bodies. Someone has to pay, but only Evan Blackwood is willing to help.Evan Blackwood jumps at the opportunity to work with Gillian, not because her gills intrigue him, but because of her fierce devotion to her mission. If only the vicious flashback of falling from the sky and into a raging inferno would stop.As their investigation deepens, Gillian begins to see underneath Evan's fa ade, but when morals are tested and desire burns bright, can Evan stop Gillian from breaking the law? Or will he lose her forever to the murky waters of Mystic Bay?

Serena Jakes receives a mysterious message from her sister begging to be rescued. Thunder City keeps its alternative humans busy, so the only person available to assist is Alek Blackwood, her ex-fianc 's younger brother. Awkward is an understatement, but working with the quieter brother was better than the alternatives. Alek Blackwood had fallen in love with Serena the moment he'd met her. When Serena asks for aid, he knows this is the perfect time to show her he's not the kid she remembers. If only the PTSD from watching his twin fall from the sky and into a raging inferno would leave him alone. As they investigate, Serena begins to see Alek in a new light. When their rescue takes a deadly turn, the truth of long-buried emotions emerge. Can Serena trust Alek with her heart? Or will his past trauma kill them before they can build a future?

A Magazine Celebrating Romance: Love romance? Love discovering the best new writers with bite-sized stories? Or maybe you prefer to treat yourself by escaping into a sure-to-please favorite author's world now and again, but don't have the time to read a full-length novel. Heart's Kiss magazine offers delicious variety and more.Each issue has 70,000 plus words of fiction from names readers will recognize, to newly discovered writers, including interviews and articles talking about what romance readers love most--the books they love, why romance is important in today's world, their love of the genre and what to enjoy next.Heart's Kiss is filled with a sweet-spicy-erotic mix of historical, contemporary, paranormal, suspense and futuristic romance stories that will be sure to make you yearn for more.IN THIS ISSUE: OPENING EDITORIAL by Lezli Robyn HEART'S KISS INTERVIEWS SUSAN DONOVAN by Lezli Robyn A PARTRIDGE IN THE AU PAIR'S TREE by Susan Donovan SHAPED BY YOU by Debra Jess SONG OF THE BRAVE by Gracie Wilson THE LIPSKI PARTNER AXIOM by Tina Gower CHAPTER FIVE: A COUNTESS FOR CHRISTMAS by Anthea Lawson YOU READ THAT?: HOLIDAY TROPES AND TRADITIONS by Julie Pitzel RECOMMENDED BOOKS by C.S. DeAvilla THE TEMPTRESS PRESENTS CHOCOLATE GANACHE CAKE (Raw, Vegan & Gluten Free) by Andrea Abedi A CHANGE IN THE CARPATHIAN SERIES by Christine Feehan CLOSING EDITORIAL by Tina Smith

Hannah and Scott return to Thunder City only to discover the Oversight Committee has ordered their immediate separation. Refusing to comply, Hannah and Scott prepare to fight. A sympathetic doctor offers to protect Hannah from the Committee-if she agrees to use her powers in strange new ways. At the same time, Scott begins training with his own mentor, a notorious super-soldier who uses live ammunition and a brutal take-no-prisoners attitude to fight a different threat: a ruthless organization called the Court of Blood. Scott fears he's losing Hannah to her charismatic teacher. Worse, he believes he's losing his own humanity in order to fight his mentor's war. Can he and Hannah save themselves from a tangled web of intrigue while the Court of Blood pulls the threads tighter?

Secrets, like roses, have thorns.Nikolaos Blackwood swore he would bring to justice the drug dealer known as Dodger. As Ghost, one of Thunder City's alternative human defenders, it was Nik's responsibility to keep his high school classmates safe. That included notorious bad-girl Daniella Rose. Ten years later, he needs to locate Daniella to deliver an urgent request from her estranged family.Dr. Daniella Rose finally believes she can lead a normal, happy life and focus on her relationship with Nik Blackwood - the one man she's always wanted but could never have. Now that she's back in Thunder City, she'll do anything to keep him - except reveal her hidden Alt ability to shapeshift into Dodger, a secret identity she killed before graduation. When a drug lord from Dani's past threatens Nik's life, Dani knows she'll have to resurrect Dodger to rescue her man, even if exposing her secret could cost her Nik's love - and her life.

When outlaw Hannah Quinn saves Officer Scott Grey's life, she accidentally activates his translocation ability. Now they're both on the run in a city where alternative humans are banned and those that remain are disappearing. Scott will do almost anything to convince Hannah to blood surf through his body and return him to normal, but Hannah needs Scott's ability to escape her mother's death squad and her scheme to kill all 'Alts.' Despite the threat to their lives, Hannah finds herself falling for the one man she can't trust ⎯ and Scott fights his attraction to the woman who destroyed his life. Love and mistrust are a deadly mix in a city where betrayal can earn your freedom. Will Hannah and Scott's tenuous bond be enough to save them?