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Vaxxlian Mates #5

Alien Hunter

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He'll protect her, claim her, and hunt her enemies down!

The time has come for Zann, the most skilled operative the Vaxxlian military has ever known, to settle down and claim a human female as his own. But in the aftermath of the long, bloody war against the Irrcons, is he capable of showing his mate proper affection and tenderness? For too long he's been shrouded in darkness, violent urges, and vengeful thoughts. He's spent years hunting Vaxxlian enemies down, savoring the sound of their cries, and dispatching them without mercy!

One look at the human called Sasha, however, and Zann's heart warms for the first time in ages. She's the most beautiful creature he's ever seen, and her gentle but resilient spirit captivates him. Perhaps he isn't as cold and dark-hearted as he once believed. When convincing her to mate with him proves a challenge, he offers her a deal she can't refuse. He might be buying her surrender, but he cannot imagine ever letting the precious female go!

Disgraced former Ambassador Sasha Embers only wants one thing - to clear her name and to mend relations between planets Tarrkollia and Earth, after she's caught up in an intergalactic incident involving a sleazy prince. But, proving her innocence will be difficult when there's a bounty on her head and her own people have turned against her!

When a huge Vaxxlian warrior offers to protect her and help clear her name, she hastily accepts his help - even though doing so means she must become his mate. She doesn't plan on falling in love, but the darkly mysterious warrior's kisses make her melt and his masterful touch ignites a firestorm of passion within her. Can a mating match that started out as a business deal lead to true love?

102 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 28, 2019

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Sue Mercury

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Sue Mercury writes sci-fi romance. She lives in Maryland with her husband and children, where she hopes one day she'll turn on the television to find a breaking news report about sentient alien beings contacting Earth. She also writes romance of the much kinkier variety under the name Sue Lyndon.

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Profile Image for Kathleen Bradbury (Bulfon).
16.4k reviews220 followers
August 26, 2019
This story has a little of everything, sweet romance, sexy overbearing and frustrating alpha make and a beautiful woman who has the right heart and spirit. Thoroughly enjoying and entertaining.
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3,803 reviews63 followers
May 3, 2019
In the 5th book in this series, we get the story of Zann and Sasha. I loved how this story made me feel. Sasha has a bounty on her head and she escapes Earth. When Zann sees her, he's sure this is his mate. The drama, intrigue and suspense in this story kept me turning the pages to see what was going to happen next. Each book is better and I'm really looking forward to more stories in this series!
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91 reviews1 follower
May 13, 2019
Sasha is on the run with a bounty on her head. Zahn needs a mate. Both need something from the other. What starts out as a contract turns into something so much more.

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353 reviews3 followers
May 4, 2019
This is the fifth story in the Vaxxlian Mates series! We finally get to hear about Zann! He is a hardened warrior who is unsure if he will be able to be a good mate to a human female. Sasha is a human who is in hiding for a crime she committed! Sasha is feisty, strong , and maybe a weee bit willful. I love how the story comes full circle! Sue Lyndon does a great job of wrapping everything up! A sweet, quick read that I would totally recommend!
1,603 reviews12 followers
May 10, 2019
This is an OK sci-fi alien romance, but it is just a bit too short to have enough character development. I needed more backstory on both Zann and Sasha.

I also thought it was a bit unlikely that Sasha would have fallen for Zann as quickly as she did. She might have been grateful that he was going to help her, but I think she would still have been angry at his insistence that she was his mate (even though she had never seen him before!). I think it would have taken her much longer than it did for her to trust him enough to fall for him. So the romance was pretty unbelievable to me.

One thing that really bothers me about all the books in this series, though, is the idea that the Vaxxlians have that it is OK to take a woman against her will. Some of the books even describe Vaxxlian men arriving home with their "mates" kicking and screaming. That doesn't sound like a mate to me -- move like a slave. It doesn't matter how good the woman is treated. If she is there against her will, she is a slave.

If you are looking for a really quick sci-fi alien romance, with some steamy scenes -- and don't mind a lack of character development, and talk of women being taken as mates without their consent, this is an OK choice.

My rating system is below.
1 star -- Hated it, or did not finish. I usually only give this rating if some of the content is truly objectionable to me, like if one of the main characters does something really awful, and gets away with it.
2 stars -- Didn't like it. This rating usually means that I thought the writing wasn't very good, the editing was terrible, I didn't like the characters, or it had other major flaws.
3 stars -- I liked it, but had some minor issues with it. This rating means that there were minor editing issues, the story needed more character development, it was just too unrealistic, or had some other fairly minor issue. The majority of books I read get this rating – I do not consider it a bad rating.
4 stars -- I liked it a lot. This is a high rating for me, and I rarely give a higher one.
5 stars -- I loved it, and will probably read it again. Very few books are good enough to get this rating from me. The ones that do are usually classics.
416 reviews1 follower
May 1, 2019
Amazing series! Each book gets better and better!! This is the fifth book in the series - Vaxxlian Mates and each story is impressive and fantastic. I look forward to each book and NONE have disappointed me! Each book has its own story and each story is well written, the characters have depth, they are loaded with adventure, danger, romance and much more! I LOVE all of them!
We have Sasha, a former Ambassador from Earth to the planet Tarrkollia, who has a bounty on her head for killing a Prince. She has found refuge and a promise of safe passage on the planet Hoshhha. She wishes to clear her name, mend relations between the planets but this is difficult since she is on the run and her friends have turned against her. Enter a Vaxxlian Hunter Warrior, Zann, who is ready to settle down and claim a human female as his mate and has chosen Sasha. After all the years as hunter, he believes he is dark and cold but when he sees her, his heart warms for the first time in years and she’s the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen. He offers to protect her and help clear her name but she must become his mate. She hadn’t planned on marrying or mating anyone or falling in love. Yet, after a kiss, a touch, she melts and the sparks fly!! Can he help her clear her name? Can love develop that started as a business deal? Sue Mercury knows how to write a story filled with SUSPENSE, mystery, SEXY Alphas, HOT sexy scenes, fast paced and romance with desires fulfilled. Thank you!
3,267 reviews25 followers
May 4, 2019
While hiding on the planet Hoshhha Sasha is approached by Vaxxlian Warrior Zann.
Earth Ambassador Sasha had fended off the advances of Tarrkollian Prince Galik and in doing so had hit him on the head with a vase and killed him so she now had a bounty on her head. She had been given protection on the Planet Hoshhha by the imperial family but lives with the constant fear that a bounty hunter will find her. Vaxxlian Warrior Zann has finished his mission to find and kill to male who betrayed his people leading to the loss of their females and the destruction of their home planet itself. Now he can start the new mission all Vaxxlian males have been given to find a compatible female and have children but so far only females from Earth have been compatible. He searches planet by planet for life signs of an Earth female but it is not until he reaches Hoshha that he finds a life sign. A space romance to relax and enjoy.

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116 reviews1 follower
May 11, 2019
The time has come for Zann, the last of his brothers to find his own human mate. He was the best of the warriors, and he was the one who finally defeated their most hated enemy. So he then turns his quest to finding a human mate, which is his duty. But he is concerned that he is too hardened to be a good mate. He discovers Sasha, and just in time, as she is almost abducted, due to a bounty on her head, having been wrongly accused in the murder of a Prince. She and Zann strike a deal, he will protect her if she will become her mate. Neither of them expect love to ever be part of the bargain. Will Zann be able to be the kind, gentle and protective mate as his brothers have turned out to be, or is he indeed not meant to mate? And will Sasha be able to clear her name, and be satisfied with a life as Zann as her mate? It is an interesting ride as the reader discovers the answers to these questions. Can every Vaxxlian man be a dream come true?

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2,160 reviews18 followers
April 30, 2019
Sasha as an Ambassador for Earth but she is in hiding from those who believe she killed someone. She is innocent and wants to clear her name. Zann has fought enough evil. His brothers have already settled down on New Vaxx with human mates. He has found his human female but first he has to convince her that she is truly his mate.

You have to feel for Sasha. She is on the run but we all know she couldn’t have killed anyone. She was defending herself. At first she thinks Zann is there to kill her but she soon learns that is not the case. These two, like the brothers, are well matched. They both had to learn to trust. But for Sasha she needed to let the past go. Zann had to accept that he could have a mate and be loved. Sure he was very protective but that is all the Vaxxlians. I wanted to cry at the unfairness at times. But Zann was determined. I like that.
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1,328 reviews21 followers
May 2, 2019
Our first contractual Vaxxlian mating. Sasha finds herself in a difficult situation and along comes an elite Vaxxlian warrior to help her out, as long as she helps him out. Zann needs a human mate before he can head home to New Vaxx and his scans bring him to Sasha. While this story does not have the action of some of the previous installments, it has a more diplomatic flare to it.

I have enjoyed all the Vaxxlian books. But fair warning: these are short stories and there is not a lot of room for major character development, lengthy twisted plots, or gradual relationship building. They are short, over-protective alpha alien protecting and pleasuring their mate, while trying to rebuild their civilization
6,254 reviews31 followers
April 28, 2019
A contract arrangement.

Ambassador Sasha Embers is a human on a foreign planet in need of protection after an intergalactic incident with a handsy prince.

Enter Zann, a Vaxxlian warrior.
He’s not used to the ladies but knows Sasha is his mate.

After one day, they negotiate a contract mating. Sasha will be Zann’s mate if he gets her to the United Alliance so she can do some explaining.

It’s a done deal in less than a day.
While Zann is sure of his feelings, will Sasha feel more when they get to Rossina? And stay mated to him?

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1,469 reviews28 followers
April 28, 2019
I have been looking forward to reading this book, and i can tell you that it didnt at all disappoint me, in fact i thought it was really great for the oldest brother.
Sasha a former ambassador has a bounty on her head for killing a man, taking refuge and promised safe passage on Hoshhha. This is where Vaxxlian Warrior Zann finds her, and takes her to his ship. Zann is like none other Sasha has seen before, so when Zann suggests a contract, that says she will be his mate and in return he will clear her name she takes the opportunity and agrees. These two are truely destined for each other, but can Zann truely protect Sasha and be true to his word and keep her safe.
Profile Image for Julie Whitman.
271 reviews1 follower
May 1, 2019
Zann is a battle hardened warrior with a task of finding a human female to mate with and have children to help repopulate his people! Sasha is an ambassador from Earth in hiding because there is a bounty on her head for killing a prince that was attacking her! They strike a deal she will become his mate if he can keep her safe til the bounty is removed! It's not easy to get to their happy! I really love that this author gives you an epilogue and let's you catch up with the other brothers and their families! I read all her books in one sitting can't put down and still want more!

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3,343 reviews
May 2, 2019
Sahsa is trying to clear her name bot it is not easy…
Sasha is an Ambassador for Earth and she had gone into hiding in believe that they have been killed she has to prove that she is an innocent and desperately wants to try and clear her name and regain her life, liberty and freedom something she had taken for granted.
Zann has fought evil and like his brother’s wants to settle down all he has to do is convince a rather suspicious woman that she is his.
The sooner the better for everyone’s sanity
I voluntarily received and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
320 reviews7 followers
May 15, 2019
Snatch and Hunt

Sasha had a bounty on her head. Zann wanted a human mate. So, he promised her safe passage to a truth consuel to plead her case. Along the way, she fell in love with him. Zann grew to love her as well. But the truth consuel voided their mating contract without asking her. So, Zann had to get creative to get back to her. She had missed him terribly and mourned their separation. But she got her happily ever after after all. This book follows along with the other ones, each with a different , but beautiful love story for the Vaxxlian people. I can't wait for the next one. Thank you, Sue Mercury!
50 reviews
May 2, 2019
Sasha has a bounty on her head for killing the Tarrkollian prince. She is hiding on the Hoshhhans planet. She needs to get to Universal Alliance Headquarters to clear her name and heal the relationship between Tarrkollians and Earth. Zann has been scanning planets looking for human women so he can find a mate. He finds Sasha just in time as a bounty hunter has found her. Can Zann convince Sasha to be his mate? Will they make it to the Universal Alliance? A must read. A short fast-paced story.

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1,126 reviews1 follower
May 4, 2019
I'm always smiling at the end of these stories
Another thoroughly enjoyable Vaxxlian mate story. I can't pinpoint the exact reason I like theses so much. It could be the romance, the steamy love, the promise they hold or the hot, alpha who sweeps the woman off her feet. Not sure. I just know I like them and at the end of every one I'm smiling ear to ear at the fairytale of it all. Sasha and Zann may have entered this union as a business arrangement but hearts took over and it became so much more. Love getting lost in the stars for just a bit.
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2,968 reviews
May 4, 2019
This was another fantastic story by Sue Mercury. I love this series. I couldn't put it down.

Zann has finally taken down the traitor of Vaxx. He is now on his way back home and find a mate before he gets there. Sasha was an ambassador before she had to protect herself. She is now wanted and has a price on her head. Zann shows up and saves her from an kidnapping/murder. They make an agreement- mating in exchange for help clearing her name. Will they be able to clear her name and make a mating work?

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Profile Image for Annemarie.
2,186 reviews16 followers
May 9, 2019
Loved this story! Sasha has a bounty on her head having killed a Prince. It was in self defense as he was attempting to rape her, but with no one as witness she goes to a friendly planet for exile. Once Zann kills the alien that started the war that destroyed his homeworld, he goes looking for a human to be his mate and scanning finds Sasha. He wants to claim her as his mate. She wants to clear her name. He vows to protect her and she agrees to be his mate... along the way they fall for each other.
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2,898 reviews12 followers
May 16, 2019
Sasha thought life was as messed up as it could get...

Some days you can’t help but look at your life and think, the silver lining is, I’m already at rock bottom, nothing worse can happen. For Sasha, she gets one heck of a surprise when life tosses Zann at her.

I loved that Zann wasn’t a dumb jock. He listened, he thought, he cared, and even when you were tempted to accuse him of going “all caveman” his heart of gold would shine through and remind you why the reader fell in love with him along with Sasha.
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3,311 reviews66 followers
May 28, 2019
I really like all of the Vaxxlians. I think they are in a pretty crappy place, but they are doing what they can to make it better. And if it benefits the women that they are taking for mates? So much the better.

Zann and Sasha's story tied me up in knots a couple of times, but it's not because of anything that they did. It was because of actions of outsiders and how they acted and reacted. That made me really mad.

I hope that we can get at least updates on these guys, if not more set in the world.
164 reviews
April 28, 2019
Alien Hunter is the 5th book in the Vaxxlian Mates series.
Zann is a warrior who has been on a mission for a long time, now his mission is complete he needs to find his human mate.
Sasha is an Earth Embassador who has been falsely accused of a crime.
He comes to her rescue and they strike a deal together. She will be his mate and he will help clear her name.
This is a great series, all books can be read as standalones but it's better to read them in order.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Tonya Sims harper-dixie.
413 reviews7 followers
May 5, 2019
I just love a strong man and I don't care that he is an alien. This story had so much going on that it kept me on the edge of my seat, wondering if the emotions that they were feeling would turn into something else.

This story was written with dual POV witch I enjoy because I like to hear both point of views..

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Profile Image for Barbara.
19.5k reviews8 followers
May 5, 2019
Book five of the Vaxxlian Mates series a story that grabbed my interest from the beginning. Ambassador Sasha Embers has a bounty on her because of something she is being blamed for and did not do. She wants to clear her name so when Vaxxlian warrior Zann makes a deal with her that if they marry he will help clear her name. These two will have to go through so much before they get a happy ending. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
222 reviews2 followers
July 18, 2021
Alien Hunter (Vaxxlian Mates book 5)

A decent read. This is the story of Zann and Sasha. Earth women are the only species compatible with the Vaxxlian warriors. He finds Sasha and offers to help her prove her innocence in the death of a royal prince of some planet. He was not innocent (the royal). Anyway, the story was good. There are sexual scenes that may offend some readers.
78 reviews1 follower
April 28, 2019
Another brother of New Vaxx in search of his own mate. Zann has chosen Sasha a disgraced human to be his mate. As a hunter, he doesn't feel he could be tender. Sasha and Zann learn to trust and learn to let love in. A nice addition to this new world.

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Profile Image for Lisa A.
1,569 reviews13 followers
April 29, 2019
Vaxxlian Mates Series...
Vaxxlian Warrior Zann is an elite Hunter, the best of the best. After completing is last mission he seeks a human mate to take back to New Vaxx with him. He finds Sasha, an Earth Ambassador, who had sought sanctuary on Hoshhha after the death of a Tarrkollian Prince. There is a bounty on Sasha and Zann vows to protect and care for her if she will agree to be his mate.
165 reviews1 follower
May 1, 2019
I love both Zann and Sasha. Zann was worried that his life as a warrior would leave him incapable of loving his mate and Sasha had things in her past shaping her present. They both needed to take a leap of faith. Nothing is ever straightforward! Also the chemistry between them was massive!

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1,449 reviews3 followers
May 2, 2019
Alien Hunter

Sue Mercury has written an amazing story and has great characters that seems to match each other perfectly. As in most Alien stories there's usually some kind of intergalactic turmoil between planets, but Me Mercury has managed to save all the good ones and returned them to their mates.
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1,184 reviews4 followers
May 4, 2019
This was a feel good book for sure.
I was smiling the entire time.
Well until I wasnt...
But that was just a twist in the plot.
I loved Zann and Sasha. They were wonderful together.
I would highly recommend this book.
I do hope there is more to come for the Vaxxlians.
Happy reading!
Rating 5 stars

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