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THORN'S BONDMATE (Zarronian Warriors 2)
THORN'S BONDMATE will be available on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Amazon.
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Reporter Daria Zane stumbles across a situation that could get her killed while investigating a story about hundreds of missing women. Pursued by the men and the aliens who've been abducting the women and releasing a new drug, ZL3, onto the streets of Earth there's only one place she can hide—Zarronia. If she can make it to Ambassador Eirikson she just might have a chance to survive.
Thorn Valanson has spent several months on Earth handling warrior business for his father. He's also managed to avoid the free-spirited Earth females as bonding with one of them is the last thing on his mind. In fact, his personal history has given him a distrust of females and a hatred of spies, especially female spies. When he captures Daria on his starship he knows there's only one reason she's there—to spy on his people and discover their most closely guarded secrets.
Daria can't risk her life by telling Thorn the truth as she can't be sure he's not part of the corruption. Thorn knows she's lying and that raises his suspicions. What happens when a warrior with a mating fever meets a female he lusts after but can't trust? It's a long journey to Zarronia.
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To celebrate the release of the second book in the series I've put the first book, VALAN'S BONDMATE, on Kindle Unlimited.
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Happy reading.
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Reporter Daria Zane stumbles across a situation that could get her killed while investigating a story about hundreds of missing women. Pursued by the men and the aliens who've been abducting the women and releasing a new drug, ZL3, onto the streets of Earth there's only one place she can hide—Zarronia. If she can make it to Ambassador Eirikson she just might have a chance to survive.
Thorn Valanson has spent several months on Earth handling warrior business for his father. He's also managed to avoid the free-spirited Earth females as bonding with one of them is the last thing on his mind. In fact, his personal history has given him a distrust of females and a hatred of spies, especially female spies. When he captures Daria on his starship he knows there's only one reason she's there—to spy on his people and discover their most closely guarded secrets.
Daria can't risk her life by telling Thorn the truth as she can't be sure he's not part of the corruption. Thorn knows she's lying and that raises his suspicions. What happens when a warrior with a mating fever meets a female he lusts after but can't trust? It's a long journey to Zarronia.
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To celebrate the release of the second book in the series I've put the first book, VALAN'S BONDMATE, on Kindle Unlimited.
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Happy reading.
Looking for a hot alien lover? Ronin is here!
RONIN'S BONDMATE (Zarronain Warriors 4)
I know everyone has been waiting for it and I know you're going to fall in love with Ronin and Belle. There's going to be tears and a little laughter and of course a happy ending. .
WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT:
Krystali enchantress Belle of the House of Arlyn stands accused of spying and has been banished from her community. The truth would exonerate her but she doesn’t dare tell it. As an enchantress she can provide for herself except when it comes to defense. For that she needs a worthy warrior.
Zarronian warrior Ronin Hughson recognized Belle as his mate the moment he saw her. Eager to bond, he approached her and was immediately put off by her behavior. After consulting with the starship’s doctor, he believes Krystali will produce a kinder mate for him. In the meantime, he feels drawn to protect the spoiled enchantress.
Belle makes sure he knows she doesn’t want him anywhere near her. Ronin makes sure she knows he’s the only warrior willing to protect her. Resigned to traveling together, they try to ignore each other but Ronin’s mating fever and Belle’s troubles set them up for a destiny they can’t avoid.
You can get it on Amazon, Nook, and in a few days at Kobo.
I know everyone has been waiting for it and I know you're going to fall in love with Ronin and Belle. There's going to be tears and a little laughter and of course a happy ending. .
WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT:
Krystali enchantress Belle of the House of Arlyn stands accused of spying and has been banished from her community. The truth would exonerate her but she doesn’t dare tell it. As an enchantress she can provide for herself except when it comes to defense. For that she needs a worthy warrior.
Zarronian warrior Ronin Hughson recognized Belle as his mate the moment he saw her. Eager to bond, he approached her and was immediately put off by her behavior. After consulting with the starship’s doctor, he believes Krystali will produce a kinder mate for him. In the meantime, he feels drawn to protect the spoiled enchantress.
Belle makes sure he knows she doesn’t want him anywhere near her. Ronin makes sure she knows he’s the only warrior willing to protect her. Resigned to traveling together, they try to ignore each other but Ronin’s mating fever and Belle’s troubles set them up for a destiny they can’t avoid.
You can get it on Amazon, Nook, and in a few days at Kobo.
Standalone Novels
I'm ready to confess..I thought I was writing standalone novels but looking back I can see all the secrets I kept from my readers. Every new book in my series (The Doms of Club Mystique and Zarronian Warriors) reveals something more about a past character, building on and on until the reader begins to see the truth. I don't mean to do that but apparently its just the way my brain works. Even I don't know most of the time what's going to happen next.
So, although you can read each of my books as standalone novels you WILL enjoy them more if you read them in the order they were written. You'll discover why my heroes are such jerks and why the women in their lives put up with all their nonsense (ignoring them, being cruel to them, convincing themselves they can sleep with them and not love them, etc.). Apparently the women are the only people on Earth, or in the stars, who really KNOW their man.
I tried to write a kinder, softer Zarronian Warrior with Soren and Ronin. Yes, they worked out okay considering they ended up on Krystali with enchantresses who have their own powers. I enjoyed writing them but now its time to return to my roots with Thor Larkin in Her Viking Dom and Rolf in Rolf's Bondmate. I'm planning on these two books coming out this year, early fall and early winter. So put on your big girl thong and get ready. The jerks are back!
And, while we're on the subject of jerks - Cade did not cheat on Addison! They were dating but he hadn't committed to her. She convinced herself they were exclusive because she wanted him so much. When she catches him with Luc and Logan enjoying an evening with Linda that's when Cade realizes he's lost her. Only then does he claim her. He commits and promise he won't see other women and he keeps that promise. So, yes, he's a jerk, but he's not a cheating jerk. lol Let me know what you think. You can chat with me about this, or anything else, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MardiMaxwell...
Have a great summer and happy reading.
Mardi
So, although you can read each of my books as standalone novels you WILL enjoy them more if you read them in the order they were written. You'll discover why my heroes are such jerks and why the women in their lives put up with all their nonsense (ignoring them, being cruel to them, convincing themselves they can sleep with them and not love them, etc.). Apparently the women are the only people on Earth, or in the stars, who really KNOW their man.
I tried to write a kinder, softer Zarronian Warrior with Soren and Ronin. Yes, they worked out okay considering they ended up on Krystali with enchantresses who have their own powers. I enjoyed writing them but now its time to return to my roots with Thor Larkin in Her Viking Dom and Rolf in Rolf's Bondmate. I'm planning on these two books coming out this year, early fall and early winter. So put on your big girl thong and get ready. The jerks are back!
And, while we're on the subject of jerks - Cade did not cheat on Addison! They were dating but he hadn't committed to her. She convinced herself they were exclusive because she wanted him so much. When she catches him with Luc and Logan enjoying an evening with Linda that's when Cade realizes he's lost her. Only then does he claim her. He commits and promise he won't see other women and he keeps that promise. So, yes, he's a jerk, but he's not a cheating jerk. lol Let me know what you think. You can chat with me about this, or anything else, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MardiMaxwell...
Have a great summer and happy reading.
Mardi
HER VIKING DOM
Great news! Her Viking Dom the 7th book in the Doms of Club Mystique series will be released February 21, 2018. It will be available on Bookstrand for the first three months and then go to Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Google books and iTunes.
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Thor Larkin and Marisol Rios are being held captive by Carlos Mendez. Thor protects Marisol by drawing Mendez’s rage away from her and toward himself. Marisol demands that Thor stop protecting her. When he refuses all she can do is keep him from pushing Mendez too far. The last thing she wants is to have him sacrifice his life to save hers.
Injured and growing weaker as the weeks go by Thor knows they’ll only have one chance to escape but even then they may not make it back to Texas alive. Marisol’s bravery and determination to protect him has destroyed the walls around Thor’s heart. She’s already admitted that she loves him, but she's also warned him to never use the L word with her unless he means it. With time running out he’s forced to face his feelings for her.
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Now, that Her Viking Dom is on its way to readers I'm working on the fifth sci-fi romance in the Zarronian Bondmate series. This one is Rolf Stenson's story. He's been sent to Zhang as an Ambassador by those two old practical jokers, Eirik Dagson and Borg Veeson. Wonder what they're up to now?
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I've always said that any day the sun shines is a good day but I can't help but yearn for Spring when its so cold outside.
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I hope you're staying warm and safe.
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Happy reading,
Mardi
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Thor Larkin and Marisol Rios are being held captive by Carlos Mendez. Thor protects Marisol by drawing Mendez’s rage away from her and toward himself. Marisol demands that Thor stop protecting her. When he refuses all she can do is keep him from pushing Mendez too far. The last thing she wants is to have him sacrifice his life to save hers.
Injured and growing weaker as the weeks go by Thor knows they’ll only have one chance to escape but even then they may not make it back to Texas alive. Marisol’s bravery and determination to protect him has destroyed the walls around Thor’s heart. She’s already admitted that she loves him, but she's also warned him to never use the L word with her unless he means it. With time running out he’s forced to face his feelings for her.
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Now, that Her Viking Dom is on its way to readers I'm working on the fifth sci-fi romance in the Zarronian Bondmate series. This one is Rolf Stenson's story. He's been sent to Zhang as an Ambassador by those two old practical jokers, Eirik Dagson and Borg Veeson. Wonder what they're up to now?
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I've always said that any day the sun shines is a good day but I can't help but yearn for Spring when its so cold outside.
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I hope you're staying warm and safe.
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Happy reading,
Mardi
Zarronian Warriors Box Set on KU
The Zarronian Warrior series and the Zarronian Warriors Box Set are available on Kindle Unlimited starting today June 14, 2019.
I put a small HISTORY section in the front of the first book, Valan's Bondmate, so readers will know what happened to the Zarronian warriors females and why they are so angry when they're forced to take a Wrothian female as a mate. As the series continues the warriors have to face and overcome new complications.
Please note that the Zarronian warriors are not the "guy next door" type. They're rough around the edges and in no way charming but maybe that's what makes it so fun (and challenging) for their mates to forgive their bad behavior and eventually tame them.
Please read the books in the order they were written and I hope you enjoy them.
Happy reading!
I put a small HISTORY section in the front of the first book, Valan's Bondmate, so readers will know what happened to the Zarronian warriors females and why they are so angry when they're forced to take a Wrothian female as a mate. As the series continues the warriors have to face and overcome new complications.
Please note that the Zarronian warriors are not the "guy next door" type. They're rough around the edges and in no way charming but maybe that's what makes it so fun (and challenging) for their mates to forgive their bad behavior and eventually tame them.
Please read the books in the order they were written and I hope you enjoy them.
Happy reading!
Zarronian Warriors on Kindle Unlimited
The Zarronian Warrior series and the Zarronian Warriors Box Set are available on Kindle Unlimited as of June 14, 2019.
There is a small HISTORY section in the front of the first book, Valan's Bondmate, so readers will know what happened to the Zarronian warriors’ females and why they’re so angry when they're forced to accept a Wrothian female as a mate. With each new book the Zarronians have to face and overcome new complications, and although the books can be read as standalone the reader will enjoy them more if they read them in the order they were written.
Please note that the Zarronian warriors are not the "guy next door" type. They're rough around the edges and in no way charming but maybe that's what makes it such a challenge for their mates to forgive their bad behavior and eventually fall in love with them.
Be well and happy reading!
There is a small HISTORY section in the front of the first book, Valan's Bondmate, so readers will know what happened to the Zarronian warriors’ females and why they’re so angry when they're forced to accept a Wrothian female as a mate. With each new book the Zarronians have to face and overcome new complications, and although the books can be read as standalone the reader will enjoy them more if they read them in the order they were written.
Please note that the Zarronian warriors are not the "guy next door" type. They're rough around the edges and in no way charming but maybe that's what makes it such a challenge for their mates to forgive their bad behavior and eventually fall in love with them.
Be well and happy reading!
