Intergalactic Loyalties (Print)
An Intergalactic Alien Encounters Romance
Author: Jessica Coulter Smith
Cover Art: Karen Fox
BIN: 08021-02589
Genres: Action Adventure, Futuristic, Print, Romance, Sci-Fi
Themes: Alien Encounters, Alternative Universe, Single Parent/Pregnancy
Series: Intergalactic Affairs (Print) (#1)
Multiverse: Intergalactic (#6)
Book Length: Print
Page Count: 345
Four aliens battle Intergalactic politics to rescue the Earth women destined to become their mates.
Entwined: When tragedy claims his brother, Bane steps forward to claim the Earth woman Ariana as his own, but Keshpan law states a slave can never be a bonded mate. A political storm is brewing that may rip Ariana from his arms. Bane may be forced to walk away from everything he knows to keep the woman he loves by his side.
Cherished: Lucie and Drexyl are drawn to each other from the very first, but the Tarnans aren’t going to give her up without a fight. Will it come to an all out war between the races, or will the two lovers find another way to be together?
Surrender: All Meghan wants is to return to Earth. But before her kidnappers can sell her, she is rescued by more pirates and taken to the alien world of Tarnan, where she is told she must choose a warrior mate. Zayne isn’t sure what to make of the Earth female. The road to their union is a bumpy one, and both are left wondering if they will ever be allowed to be together as more than friends.
Fated: There is but one thing a Tourmalane prince wants above all else -- his mate. When Lyros finds Roux on a floating brothel, he knows he must rescue the small human. Lyros finds he wants to shelter her, protect her, and make her his in every way. But what if all he’s feeling is lust and not the true mating pull? Just when Lyros thinks he has everything figured out, Roux gives him yet another surprise.
Happily-Ever-After has never felt so good.
Publisher's Note: The individual stories in this anthology have been previously released in E-Book format.
"On the whole, I liked the stories... There are space ship flights, fights, kidnappings, twists & turns, & rescues before lovers can be together forever. Buy the three together & you'll have an afternoon of fun at the beach."
"I loved Ari's character. She was relatable and endearing. Bane was a very likable hero and was passionate. This was a sweet yet sensual short story that was enjoyable to read."
"Ms. Coulter Smith has penned an interesting world... I really enjoyed Lucie's character."
"On the whole, I liked the stories... There are space ship flights, fights, kidnappings, twists & turns, & rescues before lovers can be together forever. Buy the three together & you'll have an afternoon of fun at the beach."
"I liked how this story progressed. I really felt the changes in the characters and felt invested in them and their journey. I would love to know more about this planet and the universe it is in. I would say this is a well thought out series with lots of action and adventure."
"For a sweet quickie with a sinful sizzle to it, Intergalactic Loyalties: Fated is the book to add to your reading list."
Intergalactic Loyalties (Print Edition)
Jessica Coulter Smith
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Copyright ©2017 Jessica Coulter Smith
Excerpt from Entwined (Intergalactic Loyalties 1)
"All right. I'll have someone at the auction house draft the transfer papers. You don't have to pay me for her since you're my brother, but I'll take you up on your offer to cover the hospital bill. I'll make sure all that's in there."
Bane grinned. "I'll be ready to sign them first thing in the morning. You can bring them here."
Arko frowned. "Why don't I bring them by your house?"
"Because I'll be here."
Tyre folded his arms over his chest. "Your brother hasn't left Ariana's side since I brought him up to this room three days ago. It may injure your pride, but maybe knowing she doesn't have to go home with you will snap her out of this... well, whatever it is. I don't have a diagnosis for what's going on with her other than depression. I think it killed part of her to lose that baby."
"I'll go now and get it taken care of," Arko said. "I'll return at first light."
Bane nodded. "Tell Cael that I'll be back to work once I have Ariana settled."
"I still can't believe you're working with our baby brother."
Bane shrugged. "I come up with the ideas, he helps put the logistics to it. We make a good team."
"Until tomorrow, then."
Tyre checked the IV fluids, walked over to a panel on the wall and punched in a bunch of numbers. When a syringe with orange goo popped out, Bane frowned.
"What's that for?"
"To wake her. I think you need to tell her the good news. It might be just what she needs right now."
Bane settled on the edge of the bed and held her hand as Tyre administered the injection. Almost immediately, her eyes began to flutter.
"Ariana? Can you hear me?" he asked softly. "Come back to me, sweetheart. I have something to tell you."
"I'm not dead?" she croaked.
"No, you aren't dead, and I hope you won't be anytime soon. I have good news."
"This was all a nightmare?"
He ran the backs of his fingers down her cheek. "I wish that were so. I can't take away what happened, but Arko did agree to sell you to me. You never have to see him again after I sign the papers tomorrow if you don't want to. I can arrange it so you're never in the same room. Once you're able to leave the hospital, you get to go home with me."
"You'll need time to procure quarters for me."
"No, you don't understand. You're coming home, to my home. I want you to live with me, Ariana."
Her eyes widened. "In your house?"
"Your life is going to be very different from this point forward. No more slave apartments, no more slave dresses. When you're back on your feet, I'm bringing a clothing designer into the house, and you can have new clothes made. I know the Keshpan dresses won't fit you because our women are stick thin, and you have such a lush delectable figure, but there's no reason they can't be tailored to fit your needs. I want you to be comfortable."
"Why are you doing this, Bane?"
"I told you why," he said. "It's time you were able to enjoy the beauty of my world. Let me share it with you."
She nodded. "I'll try to get better."
"Does that mean you'll eat now?" Tyre asked.
Her gaze flicked to his a moment before returning to Bane. "Yes, I'll eat something."
Bane smiled. "Wonderful. Tyre will get you anything you want. Their food simulator can produce meals from your home planet, if you'd like something familiar. I had one installed in my home, as well, so you can enjoy pizza or spaghetti. I've tried both meals and found them fascinating. I think, perhaps, my favorite was pancakes and scrambled eggs."
She smiled. "Eggs and bacon sounds good. Maybe a biscuit on the side?"
"Whatever you want." He kissed her hand. "I'd give you the moons from the sky if I thought it would make you better."
She made a face.
"What is it? Are you hurting?"
"No, it's just... you're a little hard to get used to after being with Arko for so long. He's always been considerate, until now, but he's never been very enthusiastic about my wellbeing. It's going to take me some time to adjust to the differences between the two of you."
Bane squeezed her fingers. "You take all the time you need. I'm not going anywhere."
No, he wouldn't leave her side. He hadn't told her the complete truth. The honest to gods truth was that he'd fallen in love with her the moment he'd laid eyes on her. With her fiery hair and pale complexion, those vibrant green eyes, she'd been breathtaking. Then she'd spoken, a soft sweet voice that had made him smile the instant he heard her. And she'd been his brother's. It was the only time he'd truly hated his brother, had ever wanted anything that Arko had.
But now she was his. Even if it took him the rest of his life, he was going to show her what it meant to be loved and cherished by a Keshpan male...
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