First Wave Series by Mikayla Lane, Beth Braden

Scaden Torenson was bored to death on his first voyage as a Commander of a Valendran fleet ship. Until a chance encounter with an ancient distress beacon turns his world upside down. Pitted against his loyalties and everything he believes he’s forced to fight for the impossible… for what belongs to him. A child born of two worlds, Cari Lakatis has spent her whole life on Earth hiding from an ancient enemy of her father’s people... moreScaden Torenson was bored to death on his first voyage as a Commander of a Valendran fleet ship. Until a chance encounter with an ancient distress beacon turns his world upside down. Pitted against his loyalties and everything he believes he’s forced to fight for the impossible… for what belongs to him. A child born of two worlds, Cari Lakatis has spent her whole life on Earth hiding from an ancient enemy of her father’s people. Raised on stories of her father and his world, by her uncle, she’s always dreamed of having a normal life. Now the enemy has finally caught up to her, and their plans are more insidious than she could have ever imagined. Betrayed by those they trusted the most, time is running out for them, and in order to save themselves they will have to decide if what they have found is truly worth fighting for. less

It had been almost a year since Cari had escaped and promised to come back and save Jess from the Relians who held her captive and brutalized her since she was a child. Now as her usefulness to the Relians was at an end and rescue nowhere in sight, she only hoped to face her impending death with courage. Walking onto the field where she was to die, she never expected the giant warrior who tried to save her... moreIt had been almost a year since Cari had escaped and promised to come back and save Jess from the Relians who held her captive and brutalized her since she was a child. Now as her usefulness to the Relians was at an end and rescue nowhere in sight, she only hoped to face her impending death with courage. Walking onto the field where she was to die, she never expected the giant warrior who tried to save her. Amun had been obsessed with the tortured woman since the moment Cari had told him about her and showed him her gift. He’d spent the last year desperate to find her as their ship tracked the Relian camp in the hopes of rescuing her, never giving up hope that one day he could hold her, heal her. He never expected the impact that her shattered body and soul would have on him. With a traitor on the loose and the Relian leader threatening to kill all of the hybrid women and children, Jess and Amun are thrust into the middle of danger, only this time he is determined to protect her and keep her safe. less

Dare Demetrios had spent her life on the run from the Relian’s. Now the worst nightmare of any gifted or hybrid female, has come true for Dare. Drugged and trapped, with no way of escape, she will have to learn to trust more than her instincts if she wants to get out alive. Balduen Skardard had no idea when he came to Earth that he would find himself drugged and trapped with a mate he never thought to find... moreDare Demetrios had spent her life on the run from the Relian’s. Now the worst nightmare of any gifted or hybrid female, has come true for Dare. Drugged and trapped, with no way of escape, she will have to learn to trust more than her instincts if she wants to get out alive. Balduen Skardard had no idea when he came to Earth that he would find himself drugged and trapped with a mate he never thought to find. Surrounded by the enemy, with little hope of escape, he will have to break thousands of years of Valendran laws to try to save his mate. With the Relian leaders son determined to make Dare the first breeding success, they will have to adapt in order to survive... and hope the changes won't leave them banished by their people when they return. less

Grai T’Alq has spent hundreds of years on Earth, learning how to manipulate the humans and thriving on their jealousy and greed. Unknown to the Valendrans and their hybrid females, he’d been able to build an empire on Earth and more importantly; he even had their own working for him. Now they had the one thing he needed more than anything, and he would initiate a plan that he’d spent hundreds of years preparing for in order to get it. An empire will crumble... moreGrai T’Alq has spent hundreds of years on Earth, learning how to manipulate the humans and thriving on their jealousy and greed. Unknown to the Valendrans and their hybrid females, he’d been able to build an empire on Earth and more importantly; he even had their own working for him. Now they had the one thing he needed more than anything, and he would initiate a plan that he’d spent hundreds of years preparing for in order to get it. An empire will crumble. Two rulers will rise and one will die. A new species will be unleashed on the planet and another will retake its rightful place. An innocent child’s life will rest in the hands of an enemy. And that’s just the beginning of, Grai’s Game. NOTE: THIS BOOK IS NOT RECOMMENDED AS A STAND ALONE. THIS BOOK SHOULD NOT BE READ WITHOUT READING CHASING DARE FIRST. less

Jaxson Adronatof had vowed as a child that she would spend her life hunting the evil that had slaughtered her parents and help those like her, who were different. For 15 years, she’d been the leader of a resistance force and one stubborn, arrogant and frustratingly gorgeous alien claiming she’s his mate isn’t going to deter her from that vow. Especially when being a mate to these guys meant being kept pregnant and out of danger... moreJaxson Adronatof had vowed as a child that she would spend her life hunting the evil that had slaughtered her parents and help those like her, who were different. For 15 years, she’d been the leader of a resistance force and one stubborn, arrogant and frustratingly gorgeous alien claiming she’s his mate isn’t going to deter her from that vow. Especially when being a mate to these guys meant being kept pregnant and out of danger. No matter how much she’s drawn to him; Jax is determined to fight her feelings and stay as far away from the mate business as possible. For 1400 years, Reven Debreskii had resigned himself to a life of loneliness. As a hardened Valendran military commander, second only to Ivint Torenson, Reven was used to his commands being followed without question. So when he tells Jax that she’s his mate, he’s perplexed and frustrated when she not only doesn’t listen to him, she does her best to ignore him at every turn. However, fate did not bring Reven to Earth solely so he could be tortured by a mate he couldn’t claim. With neither one prepared to give an inch to the other in their battle of wills, they will be thrown together for a fight neither expected, but neither is willing to lose. As two young lives rest in the hands of the stubborn, seasoned warriors, they will all have to learn to trust and compromise or none of them will make it out alive. less

***WARNING!!! This book is a Part 1 and contains a heavy cliffhanger that will not be resolved until Part 2, True Traitor is released at the end of July 2015!*** Gracus Adrastor, First Commander of the ship Adaria, had been circling the planet Earth for more than two years now. At first, he had been more than content to stay where he was and help direct and assist the alliance forces on the planet... more***WARNING!!! This book is a Part 1 and contains a heavy cliffhanger that will not be resolved until Part 2, True Traitor is released at the end of July 2015!*** Gracus Adrastor, First Commander of the ship Adaria, had been circling the planet Earth for more than two years now. At first, he had been more than content to stay where he was and help direct and assist the alliance forces on the planet. But the more he had to watch his best friend Scaden with his mate Cari, the more he wanted to get off the ship and just get away. From everyone. Taking Ivint up on his offer of a three month vacation on the planet, Gracus decided that a road trip across the country would be a great idea. Not only would he be alone for once, he’d get to see the planet close up instead of from thousands of miles above it. Rebecca Carson was a very small town kind of girl. And as a river guide in Colorado, she was able to live her dream of having the best of both worlds. Solitude and outdoor living. Until one very large and very strange man came along and wrecked her peaceful life. Forced together under desperate circumstances, Rebecca and Gracus will be caught in a life and death game that neither of them had been prepared for… and neither may survive. Their only chance will be to put aside their own pride, rely on each other and hope like hell they can pull off the impossible. less

True Demetrios had no idea that such a stupid mistake could turn so disastrous. Until she awakened in a strange room, naked beneath silk sheets, with a devastatingly handsome man staring at her. With every whispered word and every charming smile, True finds herself sinking further under his spell. Leif Erikson had long ago given up hope of finding a mate. As the son of the legendary explorer, he had enough on his plate just living up to his father and grandfather’s expectations... moreTrue Demetrios had no idea that such a stupid mistake could turn so disastrous. Until she awakened in a strange room, naked beneath silk sheets, with a devastatingly handsome man staring at her. With every whispered word and every charming smile, True finds herself sinking further under his spell. Leif Erikson had long ago given up hope of finding a mate. As the son of the legendary explorer, he had enough on his plate just living up to his father and grandfather’s expectations. So, when his mate literally walks in his front door, he’s stunned and immediately captivated by the spirited woman. But a war wages around them, one side led by a man with thousands of years of rage and hatred that has only built over time. A Valendran legend. Fiorn Erikson. The other side by a pregnant mate, and her small, but special son, who want their loved one back alive, along with their people. Caught between two sides in a war they didn’t choose, and hours away from a hybrid Armageddon, True and Leif must decide if they will choose their love or their people. With Grai’s life and the lives of the hybrids resting in their hands, will one or both, become a… True Traitor? less

Private first class Mikey Davis had known something was wrong when he stumbled upon a roadblock in the White River National Forest. The soldiers and deputies blocking the road didn’t look quite right, and everything in his instincts told him something was wrong. The last thing he remembered was a flaming alien craft headed straight for him. Mikey awoke in a military hospital and believed he was safe, but it didn’t take him long to realize just how horribly wrong he was... morePrivate first class Mikey Davis had known something was wrong when he stumbled upon a roadblock in the White River National Forest. The soldiers and deputies blocking the road didn’t look quite right, and everything in his instincts told him something was wrong. The last thing he remembered was a flaming alien craft headed straight for him. Mikey awoke in a military hospital and believed he was safe, but it didn’t take him long to realize just how horribly wrong he was. After two tours in Afghanistan, he’d seen the horrors of war, and brought them home in his mind. Still, nothing he’d seen on the battlefield compared to the insanity, pain, and rage he endured. Only one thing helped him cope—the beautiful eyes of the only person kind to him. Dr. Lauren Campbell had rarely been out of Fiorn’s Folly, but when she was called to try and help the damaged soldier, she found herself drawn to him in a way she never expected. His pain and loneliness called to her own and she soon set aside any reservations she had about getting close to a patient. Rescued by what he thinks is the enemy, Mikey will do anything to restore his good name with the military and rid himself of the alien disease, and Lauren will have to use every skill she’s ever learned in order to prevent the mentally broken man from turning against them all and destroying the only chance for them both to find happiness. less

Niklosi Jevasari, Valendran prankster and deadly warrior, vowed he was going to avoid a mate for as long as he could. Nik liked nothing more than his life of missions and danger, living only to work hard and play even harder, taking nothing seriously if he didn’t have to. BJ Markson was a small town cop with more cows in her jurisdiction than people and less drama than drying paint... moreNiklosi Jevasari, Valendran prankster and deadly warrior, vowed he was going to avoid a mate for as long as he could. Nik liked nothing more than his life of missions and danger, living only to work hard and play even harder, taking nothing seriously if he didn’t have to. BJ Markson was a small town cop with more cows in her jurisdiction than people and less drama than drying paint. One night when she’s called out on a noise complaint, she finds a dangerous stranger killing another man and turning his body to dust. Suddenly, the warrior who hates complications and the cop who doesn’t believe in anything are going to clash in a battle of wills and beliefs that will end with one life changing forever and the other begging for a chance to escape . . . Niklosi’s Nightmare. less

Lt. David Jacobs thought he’d done an excellent job of putting his past behind him. With only the Sibiox, Gibly knowing his darkest of secrets, he believed the pain of the past was finally left where it belonged. In the past. It only took one urgent phone call to bring all his nightmares into the light of day... moreLt. David Jacobs thought he’d done an excellent job of putting his past behind him. With only the Sibiox, Gibly knowing his darkest of secrets, he believed the pain of the past was finally left where it belonged. In the past. It only took one urgent phone call to bring all his nightmares into the light of day. Now he’s going to cross the country and head towards what he believes is going to be the finality of his nightmares, the end of a promise he never should have made and the repayment of a debt he never should have owed. But David will quickly discover that the years of nightmares were of his own making, and he’s got one last chance to make things right. This time there’s more at stake than he ever could have imagined, but if he succeeds he may find it’s the one debt, he’ll gladly spend forever repaying. less

Destroyer of worlds. Evil incarnate. Soulless bastard. Dagog T’Alq had not only spent his life reveling in the names he’d been called but ensuring that he epitomized each and every one with pride. He regretted nothing about his life. Until he met her. Now, with Dagog’s plans unraveling before his eyes and the once powerful legion of Relians in disarray, Dagog will be forced to take the greatest risk of all to protect those he’d come to love.

Their primary mission was over. The majority of the Relian scourge had been defeated, and all that remained were pockets of survivors hiding on Earth. Hundreds of hybrids had been rescued, and the survival of the Valendrans had been assured. The T’Alq brothers had all made terrible sacrifices to mitigate their guilt over who had bred them, and though Traze and Dagog still fought alongside the Dranovians, peace seemed to reign for Grai and Koda... moreTheir primary mission was over. The majority of the Relian scourge had been defeated, and all that remained were pockets of survivors hiding on Earth. Hundreds of hybrids had been rescued, and the survival of the Valendrans had been assured. The T’Alq brothers had all made terrible sacrifices to mitigate their guilt over who had bred them, and though Traze and Dagog still fought alongside the Dranovians, peace seemed to reign for Grai and Koda. Until their world is shattered by a betrayal so deep, it will call the brothers back to battle together again. Four brothers will stand against a force so dark, none will be left unscathed. Three will betray everyone the brother's love, and all they hold dear. Two will not survive the final battle for the peace so dearly longed for. One will be the only hope to save their future.Witness the final First Wave.Nothing is ever as it seems – Grai T’Alq less