Second Wave Series by Mikayla Lane, Beth Braden

As one of the first to arrive and assist the Valendrans on Earth, Viper fle’ te’ Trugh had thought he was prepared for the mission he was sent on. He was terribly wrong. Caught by the rogue band of Relian’s his team had been tracking, and a concussion that prevented his ability to communicate on the Shengari’ his hopes for rescue or escape are dwindling. Lara Blain was an Iraq veteran with a bad case of PTSD and even worse luck... moreAs one of the first to arrive and assist the Valendrans on Earth, Viper fle’ te’ Trugh had thought he was prepared for the mission he was sent on. He was terribly wrong. Caught by the rogue band of Relian’s his team had been tracking, and a concussion that prevented his ability to communicate on the Shengari’ his hopes for rescue or escape are dwindling. Lara Blain was an Iraq veteran with a bad case of PTSD and even worse luck. Stumbling upon the group of strangers interrupting the peace and quiet of her mountains, she didn’t expect to rescue the strange eyed man who set her emotions on edge. On the run and looking for his people, Lara is confident that she can keep the man alive. Until the dark, ones are sent to recapture them. Fighting an enemy she can’t see and feelings for the strange man she is drawn to, it will take every skill, she’s ever had to keep them alive. less

Devon Sinclair loved her life. As one of the biggest parasites in DC, she spent every day bribing officials and ruining the American dream for the working class as she lobbied politicians on behalf of her clients. At the top of her game, she was highly sought after by every dirt bag corporation and scum with their own agenda to ruin America for financial gain and power. None of them had a clue who her true employers were... moreDevon Sinclair loved her life. As one of the biggest parasites in DC, she spent every day bribing officials and ruining the American dream for the working class as she lobbied politicians on behalf of her clients. At the top of her game, she was highly sought after by every dirt bag corporation and scum with their own agenda to ruin America for financial gain and power. None of them had a clue who her true employers were. The truth was, she had chosen sides in the hidden, dark war consuming the world long ago and she had never regretted it. Until she stumbled across the strange alien who literally walked into her path outside her house and set her heart and body on fire. Drago fle’ te’ Trugh had come to the strange city of Washington, DC to help his brother Viper’s mate find a Prime hunter and to help track the traitorous Prime who had attempted to kill one of their own. He’d been in town only days when he ran into the beautiful, strong and enigmatic woman who short circuited his energy and left him aching to touch her. The more clues that Drago and his brothers uncover, the more convinced he becomes that the woman of his dreams is among the members of the Relian cult trying to destroy the world and the human race. With a Prime traitor close on their heels and the depth of the betrayal becoming clearer, Drago will have only one chance to save her, but only if he can convince her to turn from the cult determined to destroy them all. less

He was born to be the thing of nightmares. A lone, cold killer of his own kind. He was feared, hated and left ostracized by his own. Yet, they weren’t really his own. Not fully. Unique, even among his own kind, Mikal was resigned to a life of loneliness, grateful for the love of his family and brethren. She was born of none. Called only Alpha Two. Created in a lab. A genetic experiment of DNA splicing with one known and one unknown species—neither human... moreHe was born to be the thing of nightmares. A lone, cold killer of his own kind. He was feared, hated and left ostracized by his own. Yet, they weren’t really his own. Not fully. Unique, even among his own kind, Mikal was resigned to a life of loneliness, grateful for the love of his family and brethren. She was born of none. Called only Alpha Two. Created in a lab. A genetic experiment of DNA splicing with one known and one unknown species—neither human. She was raised to be a cold killer for people with no conscious, no decency, and no one to stop them. Until she escaped. Unlike most, she didn’t run. Determined to get back inside and save her brethren and destroy those who created them. Who forced her to call them gods. Hunting the same people for very different reasons, the beast-killer and the god-killer will clash in a storm of power and steel will. Forced to work together, they will have to face more than the enemy in order to survive the trap being set for them both. less

Chris T’Alq was the oldest of Grai’s adopted Dranovian children and shouldered the burden of caring for his siblings and keeping them in line, so when he and an old, close friend had a drunken night of fun together, he didn’t think anything of it. But then the calls and texts started, and he believed he was being shaken down by who he’d thought was a trusted friend. Quinn Williams had a terrible childhood, and the moment she turned 18, she left home to try and make a better life for herself... moreChris T’Alq was the oldest of Grai’s adopted Dranovian children and shouldered the burden of caring for his siblings and keeping them in line, so when he and an old, close friend had a drunken night of fun together, he didn’t think anything of it. But then the calls and texts started, and he believed he was being shaken down by who he’d thought was a trusted friend. Quinn Williams had a terrible childhood, and the moment she turned 18, she left home to try and make a better life for herself. One night, she was rescued by the enigmatic and charming Chris T’Alq, and the two became inseparable friends. It was his friendship, strength, and kindness that got her through the hard first years of being alone. She never thought that one mistake would lead him to hate her and ignore her when she needed him the most. Driven to desperation, Quinn agrees to go to a place for women in her situation with no idea that she handed herself and her baby over to the most dangerous man on the planet, the dark prime. Chris and his siblings will face their deadliest challenge yet to try and save the life of the woman he didn’t realize was his mate and the unborn child he never thought he could have. less

With their team stuck at the base doing data searches as they hunt for where the dark prime disappeared to, Haruki T’Alq finds himself restless from inactivity and suffocating among his many siblings and three newborns. When a solo tracking mission falls into his lap, he grabs it like a lifeline and heads out to the Alaska Triangle in search of a potential bolt hole for Satalis... moreWith their team stuck at the base doing data searches as they hunt for where the dark prime disappeared to, Haruki T’Alq finds himself restless from inactivity and suffocating among his many siblings and three newborns. When a solo tracking mission falls into his lap, he grabs it like a lifeline and heads out to the Alaska Triangle in search of a potential bolt hole for Satalis. Deanna Bostik was living the dream as the lead archeologist on the most important discovery the world would never know about. The only thing ruining her perfect world was that she couldn’t figure out how to power up the ancient device until the man who’d been haunting her dreams for months was captured at gun point outside of the mountain entrance. Corruption, greed, and betrayal will leave them fighting for their lives, and Haruki will be forced to decide whether to save his mate or reveal the location of his Dranovian siblings . . . the only ones who can control the power of pyramid hidden in the mountain. less

It was supposed to be an easy mission. Find a mythical city and the flower that could save his family. Declan T’Alq had hoped it wouldn’t take long, and he could join his brothers in training for space combat, but nothing had gone as planned. She was a legend and a brutal warrior that few could match in skill. Yet, her isolated life left her completely unprepared for the large man who shouldn’t have been able to find her home or invade her heart... moreIt was supposed to be an easy mission. Find a mythical city and the flower that could save his family. Declan T’Alq had hoped it wouldn’t take long, and he could join his brothers in training for space combat, but nothing had gone as planned. She was a legend and a brutal warrior that few could match in skill. Yet, her isolated life left her completely unprepared for the large man who shouldn’t have been able to find her home or invade her heart. Caught between opposing duties and honor, the two must find a way to compromise or the consequences could destroy everything they both love. less

Finally taken into the confidence of the Dranovians, Trick fle’ te’ Brazar is thrilled to be helping them find the most vulnerable of their lost brethren. He never expected his first try to net him more than another Dranovian for the coming war. Lisa Edmonds had never been anything more than a throwaway foster child struggling to exist in a world that never wanted her. The moment she met the beautiful fairy-man, Lisa knew her world would never be the same again... moreFinally taken into the confidence of the Dranovians, Trick fle’ te’ Brazar is thrilled to be helping them find the most vulnerable of their lost brethren. He never expected his first try to net him more than another Dranovian for the coming war. Lisa Edmonds had never been anything more than a throwaway foster child struggling to exist in a world that never wanted her. The moment she met the beautiful fairy-man, Lisa knew her world would never be the same again. Fighting to be allowed to train with the Dranovians, Trick will battle the guardian of war and a host of daemons to keep his mate safe. But it will be something closer to home that will tear apart the new life Trick and Lisa are trying to forge. It will take everything within Trick, and the new family he welcomes, to save what matters most to him. less