Cry for Krampus by Aiden Pierce

I’ve been naughty… Like, run a car over your abusive ex kind of naughty. But it’s not the police coming to punish me. It’s the Krampus.

It’s the best time of the year in the mountain village I call home, known for its Krampus lore and festive enthusiasm during the holidays.

From the outside looking in, my life is perfect. I live in a winter wonderland, I’m engaged to the town’s beloved “honied ham man” and I run the town’s most precious flower shop.

No one would ever know my fiancé is an abusive psychopath who’s threatened to kill me if I ever try to leave him. It’s a secret I’ve always kept hidden, my burden to bear.

The only person who sees right through the mask I wear is my Christmas tree vendor. He follows me, watches me. He thinks he’s keeping me safe. Too bad my fiancé gets the wrong idea and flies into a jealous rage. Backed into a corner, I do the only thing I can do: I fight back.

Now, I’ve done something bad. To escape justice, I flee to a mountain cabin to drown my sorrows in a bottle of eggnog and spend Christmas alone.

Only I’m not alone.. Turns out, the legends are true.

The Krampus is real. And he’s come to punish me for murdering my fiancé.

Cherished by the Alien Outlaw by Ava Ross

Trapped with a Zuldruxian warrior, I must fight for love and freedom on an alien world.

Talia: Kidnapped from Earth with my beloved twin sister, Maggie, I’m thrust into the heart of a ruthless alien mining operation. I figure it’s over. I’ll die soon, and I’ll never see my sister again. I’m tossed into a cell with a blue-skinned warrior named Firion. He shows me a symbol on his hand and tells me this means I’m his fated mate. I’m not sure about that, but he’s kind and protective, and he tells me we’re going to escape. As we work side by side in the mine, our bond deepens, igniting a spark of hope in my heart. But with danger lurking, I must fight not only for a future with love but for the chance to find my sister.

Firion: As a Zuldruxian warrior, my duty is clear: protect my fated mate, Talia, from the sinister lizard guards who threaten us. Together, we navigate a treacherous existence, falling for each other as we plot a daring escape. But with every passing moment, the risks grow greater. Will our love survive beyond this wretched place, or will I risk losing my fated mate forever?

All’s Hell That Ends Well by Nadine Mutas

Being a newly minted demon with some shiny black wings of my own should be a dream come true. I mean, I’m back in Hell, I’ve got power, I’m not a lowly human anymore, this could be the start to happily ever after with my boo Azazel!

If only it weren’t for that little snag…that Lucifer claimed me for himself.

Not in that way, ew, get your mind out of the gutter!

More like he directly conscripted me into his service, and there’s nothing anyone, including Azazel, can do about it.

Though he sure tries.

As it turns out, Lucifer orders me to go on a special mission for him, one that might reunite him with…you know who. Or so he believes.

I have my doubts. Just as I have some serious concerns about the state of Lucifer’s rule in Hell. Major late-Roman-empire vibes here.

And as much as I despise that mothertrucker of a devil, my health and safety are now tied to his power, and if his rule fails…

Yeah, it’s not looking good.

I never thought I’d one day fight on the side of Lucifer, but I just might have to–unless I can find her first.

Warrior Kings of Alioth: Books 1-3 by Sara Ivy Hill

Steamy, swoony, fated mates alien romances with guaranteed happily-ever-afters.

The Emperor is dead. The future of the Five Planets hangs in the balance.

Six barbarian brothers race to claim their father’s throne… but only by finding their fated queens will they win the crown.

In their desperate searches, the alien kings discover human mates who challenge, heal, and ignite them in unexpected ways.

Filled with steamy romance, heart-stopping action, and tropes like language barrier, bought-at-auction, and lost in the wilderness, these fated-mates love stories will leave you breathless.

Warrior Kings of Alioth Volume One contains the first three full-length novels in the series:

Stolen by Starlight (Book One): The alien warrior who stole me from the auction block is no simple thief. He’s a king. And he swears that I’m his fated mate. He wants me beside him on the throne — and underneath him in his bed. But all I want is to find my little sister. She’s still out there somewhere, at the mercy of our abductors. So the king and I strike a bargain. If he rescues her, I’ll be his queen. And if he doesn’t keep his end of the deal? I’ll sacrifice anything to keep her safe. Even the king who’s stolen my heart.

Stained by Starlight (Book Two): The game changed when I was abducted from Earth and sold to an alien pleasure house. New rules? Earn my freedom any way I can. The fastest route is warming the brutish king’s bed. He’s dominating, possessive, and ruthless with his attentions. He doesn’t just want to claim me as his concubine. He wants to conquer me.

Scorched by Starlight (Book Three): I’m shocked when the alien king challenges me to a race into the desert. And when our little excursion turns into a lost-in-the-wilderness adventure? I don’t know if it’s the adrenaline or the wonders of the uncharted terrain, but our attraction ignites. With only days until I catch my ride back home, we can’t keep our hands off each other. Now there’s something else in his gaze. It’s full of questions. And the answers are hotter than the scorching sands around us.

Court of Twisted Angels by Celeste King

All my life I was told to stay far from the beautiful monsters…
…And now I’m forced to love one.

My mother is dying, and the trials are my only hope.
Wings and riches await the victor…if anyone survives.
Once I get to the arena and see what’s in store for me…

I’m not sure I will.

Then I meet Azrael.
He offers to train me, to help me survive.
I shouldn’t trust him.
I definitely shouldn’t want him.
But there’s something in the way he looks at me…

He’s hiding dark secrets.
And I’m falling for every single lie.

They say love conquers all…
What happens when love might kill you?
I entered the trials ready to die for my family.

I never expected to risk my heart for my enemy.

Guarded by the Gargoyle by Evangeline Anderson

Willow: What do you do when the huge stone gargoyle you just happen to touch comes to life and declares he’s your protector? Well if you’re me, you try (unsuccessfully) to send him away. But Kael doesn’t want to leave my side. He says he has to keep me safe from the danger coming after me and I can’t exactly deny it. I have an abusive ex who’s determined to get back together—whether I want to or not.

Kael: The moment I felt Willow’s touch, I knew she was the one I had been waiting for. She woke me from the slumber of stone and made me flesh again. How could I help falling in love with her? But she refuses to let me get close to her—her past relationships with human men have ruined her trust in anyone male. How can I prove that I’m not like them? And how can I convince her to let me protect her?

I’m sure I’ll find a way because in the magical town of Hidden Hollow… anything is possible.

Kameer’s Mate by Sue Lyndon

Sold to a darkly possessive alien.
Trained to be his dutiful wife…

Betrothed to a wealthy human Founder, Mandy is relieved she won’t be forced to mate with one of the Darrvason aliens who are helping her people, unlike most of her peers. But then the unthinkable happens. A huge alien named Kameer takes a liking to her, and her fiancé mysteriously dies.

After Kameer, a renowned Darrvason engineer, is assigned to make repairs on the human worldship, he encounters an enchantingly beautiful female called Mandy. He immediately decides she’ll become his mate, no matter the cost, and when he discovers she’s betrothed to a human male, he quietly resolves the situation. Then he’s quick to take ownership of the trembling female and claim her as his mate. Despite her reluctance, he also begins training her to be a proper, obedient wife.

Mandy is terrified of the controlling Darrvason male who’s decided she’ll belong to him forever. Her trepidation deepens when she learns he paid a hefty bribe to secure her hand in marriage, though she can’t deny the warm feelings Kameer’s touch elicits within her. His dominant mating leaves her breathless, and his strict punishments make her ache with longing. But how could she possibly find happiness with the possessive male who is likely responsible for her fiancé’s death?

I Married A Catman by Regine Abel

He was the dream mate she never expected.

When Ophelia seeks the services of the Prime Mating Agency to find her soulmate, she’s floored to learn that her perfect match is Gaelec, an intimidating, feline-looking ex-convict. Despite her better judgment, she agrees to the union only to discover that a sweet and cuddly male, with the fluffiest fur, hides behind the stern but sexy mountain of muscle that is her new husband.

She was his anchor in the tempest.

After serving twelve years in the worst prison in the galaxy, Gaelec just wants to go home to a quiet life. But the evil forces that led to his incarceration are once more set on ruining his life. Having a brand-new mate thrust on him – and a human at that – is the last thing Gaelec needs. And yet, he soon finds himself unable to resist the sweet but strong woman, with her adorable freckles and adventurous spirit who makes him want to purr again.

With so many forces conspiring to bend him to their will, can Gaelec finally find the peace and happiness he seeks with his Ophelia, or will they bring him down a dark path again?