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Intergalactic Exchange Program #8

Servant for an Alien Leader

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I'm ready for a new start on a new planet…
Failed farm. Failed relationship. Failed family. I'm done with Earth and excited for a life with whatever alien will hire me. When I arrive on Macros and meet Urul, my attraction to him knocks the air out of my lungs. He's everything I could possibly want, and the heat burns hot between us, but he's keeping his distance. Is it because I can't have children of my own?

I want to be first in my mate's heart.
I won't be with a woman who is hung up on another man. Rita gives me hope like I've never known before, her blonde hair and curves exciting my body and her sharp wit enticing my mind. Deep inside I know that she's my fated mate. But with her ex-husband on the planet and despite all the odds, can I trust that I truly own her heart?

189 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 3, 2021

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Roxie Ray

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Roxie Ray is a group of writer friends who love to write Sci Fi Alien Romance and Paranormal Romance. They love to talk, read and write this lovely genre. They hope you love their books and strive to make sure you have a steamy, wonderful experience!

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36 reviews1 follower
August 16, 2021
Wisteria doesn't get her own book?

So, after reading this series for I don't know how long, and falling in love with all the characters, Wisteria doesn't get her own book. Just...hey! Marry David. That's it. This sucked. I enjoyed Urul and Rita, but the Wisteria/David plot was like "just throw them together in the last 25% of the book". Wisteria was such a big character, she got jipped. Just sad. Honestly, more disappointed than anything.
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705 reviews1 follower
July 15, 2021
Mixed feelings; disappointed by the beginning/Urul

I was interested at the very very beginning with Rita. Rita's story started off really uniquely.

I got irritated by the beginning of Urul's side. I did not want to read about his sex life with someone not Rita or hear his casual partner talking about how good he was. They has been dating 2 weeks and we're already having sex? That's both gross and doesn't seem to fit the Urul from the previous books. I need 0 outside the relationship sexual content/contact and a larger gap between partners than this in books. I can't imagine Rita would have been thrilled that he'd recently had sex with someone else, like extremely recently, and it had been years for her. The book could have had the relationship with Slurya fail for all the mentioned reasons in the book without her going on about the sex with him being good. It overshadowed the entire book and ruined what was otherwise a lovely story. I'm really quite bothered by this. It was unnecessary and detracted from the relationship between Urul and Rita. A lot.

Some of the dialogue sounded unnatural, like people don't really talk that way.

I'm glad the misunderstanding didn't last long but such misunderstandings are annoying and very overdone.

The Jean thing is confusing but did well with setting up another story.

I would have given this book 4 stars if it wasn't for Slurya and Urul being together sexually so recently and breaking up right before he meets Rita. So if stuff like that is okay with you, you'll likely enjoy the book a lot, especially if you can look past inorganic dialogue. If those things bother you and you haven't already been reading the series, you might want to skip it.
465 reviews
March 16, 2023
MEANT TO BE
Wonderful vibrant characters and a vividly described world pulls you into this story. I WILL be buying the other books in this series! Lots of emotions that are entirely relatable. An unknown source of danger poisoning the land that must be found. Misunderstandings are all around. One should never say never when it comes to love...
Alysia is ready for a new start after a failed marriage... a failed farm... and her inability to have a family. A chance meeting with the spokeswoman for the Intergalactic Exchange Program might just get her on track to her new life... as long as it will be far away from her ex! She and David DO end up on the same planet but don't work together. Her skills as a veterinarian and conservationist are needed on Macros to help discover what is poisoning the land. Urul is searching to find what toxin is causing the destruction. It won't be hard to work together as long as they ignore the instant attraction and burning tension between them. Misunderstandings and miscommunication between a number of people drive wedges in. Will everyone overcome their personal doubts in time so they can find the evil weapon before it destroys everything???.

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946 reviews27 followers
July 22, 2021
👽 “I wanted more than just her body. I wanted her laughter, her love, her soul. I wanted everything she had to give and, in return, I wanted to give her all I had... and all that I was.”
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Rita is a smart, kind and curious female. And she just wants a fresh start after everything in her life fails.

Urul is a great match for her. He’s caring and honorable. But, after all his previous relationships, he’s hesitant to risk his heart.

Rita and Urul have great chemistry and I loved how their relationship developed. Their attraction was instantaneous and very strong. They had to go through some ups and downs but in the end they both deserved to find happiness and love with each other.

And I really liked the friendship between Rita and David and I loved that we got to meet again all of the other characters from the previous stories.

Overall, the story is a great read filled with danger, misunderstandings, action, drama, steamy romance and wonderful characters.

I loved it!
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20.9k reviews367 followers
July 5, 2021
Rita and Urul's Story . . .

Rita is divorced but still friends with her ex-husband. She decides to go off-planet. When the arrangements are made, her ex is also assigned to the same planet, Macros. Rita meets Urul and is immediately attracted to him. But he seems to be keeping his distance from her. He has already endured dating women who can’t get over their exes, so despite wanting Rita, he won’t date her while he thinks she is still seeing her ex.

When it becomes obvious parts of the planet are dying and toxic, a mystery opens up. Will she and Urul be able to figure out what’s going on with the planet? And will Urul figure out that Rita is indeed available to love him and is not dating her ex?

Urul is kind and sweet and deserves to find love with the veterinarian, Rita. Perhaps their struggle to save their new home can bring them together at last. Grab your copy and find out what’s going on with Macros and if they can resolve the problem and find who is responsible.
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2,886 reviews12 followers
July 6, 2021
Earth is Rita’s past… she may only now be coming to realize that, but selling her business, and finally parting ways with her ex-husband as they sell the home they shared, Rita discovers she’s ready to take a chance and try something different as she moves forward.

Urul loves the planet he calls home. Macros may not be his home world, but everything about the plants, the animals, and the harmonious lifestyle of the planet calls to him. Does he want a future? Yes. Is he willing to risk his heart on just anyone? No. Unfortunately for him, Rita is not just anyone.

This done in one Kindle Unlimited book is a so,I’d stand alone. The first I’ve read in this series/Universe, it left me curious to read more, and go back to read what came before, but I never found myself confused or wishing I’d read one of the previous stories so I understood what was happening.
3,252 reviews25 followers
July 3, 2021
Rita takes a contract to work on Macros and encounter Raider Urul.
Rita and her ex-husband David have sold the farmland they owned and had a possible taker for the last animals two dogs. When the person arrived they realized it was the spokeswoman for the Intergalactic Exchange Program Tory Hearst who agrees to takes the two dogs and asks what their plans are for the future and suggests taking a contract with IEP on one of the planets in the program. They both end up on Macros working in the same area where Rita meets Raider Urul who will be her supervisor. Rita is surprised by her reaction to the orange skinned alien.

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1,353 reviews12 followers
July 4, 2021
Rita has been through it all and now just wants something that is hers. She wants a fresh start and decides to take a job on another world. Unfortunately her fresh start doesn't seem to involve allowing her to get away from her past. Despite all that she makes the best of it and tries to open herself to what might be, namely her attraction to her boss Urul. He has been there before and just wants someone to be his and to love him. He very easily falls for Rita but because of misunderstandings he isn't sure if he should even persue anything with her. All a big mess. They are clearly meant for each other but can they see it.
The world and its creatures are wonderful. You can't help but lose yourself in it and also in wishing that Urul and Rita find each other.
1,141 reviews16 followers
July 3, 2021
Rita is leaving Earth to start over on Macros. The only thing she and her ex asked is that they not be sent to the same planet. Guess what they are both work for the same family on the same planet.
Urul is attracted to Rita as soon as he see's her, But having been in relationships with women who are not over their ex's he is reluctant to begin a relationship with Rita. This story had a good mix of romance, drama and danger, we also caught up with some of the characters from previous books.

A great read. I look forward to reading more books in this series and more books by this author

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1,198 reviews
July 4, 2021
Ms. Roxie does a phenomenal job with Alien stories. This one is no exception. I really like when a couple divorces and are still friends. And this has that in there. But it is amazing that she went to a new world to end up actually finding her mate. This is a great read you will enjoy it for sure. These have such chemistry between them that will have you going wow. He has issues so I just hope that they do not transfer to their relationship. If it does you have to read this book to see what issues he has and if they end up coming between them or if they can work through them.

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19.3k reviews8 followers
July 4, 2021
Book eight in the Intergalactic Exchange Program series a well written story that kept me turning pages. Rita Starling and her ex-husband David meet Tory Hearst—the spokeswoman for the Intergalactic Exchange Program and both take a job through the program. They had hoped to be going to different planets but end up going to Planet Macros. While there Rita meets Urul Slaygzra and David meets Wisteria Prospero. This story has ups and downs, suspense, misunderstandings, drama, danger and and romance for both couples as well as friendship. I want to read the next book. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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1,493 reviews13 followers
July 13, 2021
Fantastic Read.

Fantastic read! Just loved these two characters and the slow build in their relationship. It was wonderful to see all the other characters in this series, coming together. And who'd have guessed, a double wedding! Best read to see who! :) Rita leaves earth after her and her x, but bestie; head off world to new work activities. Rita meets and works with Urul, a warrior and much more. They have a few hiccups with their relationship but get there in the end. As does another couple!!! A fantastic ending and emotional in a good way. I hope Phir does find Jane and takes her home. That will be another great read, I'm sure.
806 reviews3 followers
November 16, 2024
Divorced but Freinds

These two people grew up friends and married, but after all their parents died in an accident and she found she couldn't have babies they divorced. They both decided to go off planet tio start over. Somehow even after asking to go to separate places they ended up getting jobs on the same planet. The planet is in the middle of a crisis everything is getting sick with her being a vet and both having farming experience him being a contractor, they mad skills needed in the recovery process. Now can they recover and flourish on this new planet. Good Adult Read.
6,168 reviews58 followers
July 4, 2021
This has a great storyline and I enjoyed reading it. I guess aliens have a hard time understanding that you can have an ex husband and still be friends. Urual falls really hard for Rita but with her ex husband on the same planet he doesn't want to risk his heart. Rita is attracted to Urual but he's pushing her away. There is plenty of drama, action, sparks, and some humorous time. There is also misunderstandings and finding the mystery of why some parts of the planet are dying. Loved the series. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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5,470 reviews49 followers
July 5, 2021
I loved this alien sci-fi romance with Rita who is divorced from her husband she wants to leave earth to start a new life on another planet and maybe find love so Tony from the IEP told Rita that because she is a vet her services would be needed on plenty of planets so Rita signed up and so did her husband and when she arrived she wasn’t expecting sexy Urul. When Urul meets Rita he knew that she is his soulmate, it’s not going to be too easy for Urul but then love never is. Fantastic story I loved it and I highly recommend this book it’s definitely well worth the read.
936 reviews1 follower
July 6, 2021
All Rita wanted was a new start. Away from her ex., but lo and behold, they both ended up on Macros and her boss is a Raider, Urul and he's "Hot"! Lots of misunderstandings and intrigue make for a great storyline with great characters and more than one budding romance, maybe. I love that the author brings back all the characters and build s the story from the previous stories which adds a richness and also adds to the texture of the story. Just loved it!

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6,893 reviews86 followers
November 25, 2024
3.5 stars

Earth has become a dystopian world and travel between worlds with a myriad of aliens is the norm. What isn't the norm is finding your fated one. It has been so long that anyone who knew has long since gone and if it is talked about it is as if it was a myth.

When a human is involved they will do anything to make them theirs. However, the chemistry explodes, making them confront there are feelings just waiting to be explored. As their connection simmers dangerously close to the surface, they must decide if it is worth the risks that come with uncovering their true desires.
4,678 reviews9 followers
July 5, 2021
This entertaining and intriguing Alien romance theme is a book 8 in the Intergalactic Exchange Program Book Series with amazing characters. These characters are believably well-crafted and come to life in this unique story. This is a great, suspenseful, short, and sweet romance Series. I cannot wait for the next story in this series.

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401 reviews3 followers
July 5, 2021
This is the 8th book in Ray's Intergalactic Exchange Program series, it is an alien/human romance. While this book can be read as a standalone, as each novel focuses on a new couple, you will best enjoy this by reading the entire series in order because there is character crossover. I have been wanting to see Urul finally get his girl and it was everything I was hoping for!! Love this series!!!

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510 reviews3 followers
July 5, 2021
The right genetics and a small miracle

Evan though Rita and David asked for contracts on different planets as usual the IEP did what was most profitable for them. But it caused confusion for Urul. It might have been nice to have more details of David and Wisteria story after Wisteria had wishes for her special someone thru previous stories. Loved David's reaction to his son's birth. Wondering what Jean's story will be.
3,218 reviews17 followers
July 5, 2021
loved it !!! love this series !!! love Rita, Ural and David... this is their story... Rita and David are divorced but, still friends... they get sent to the same planet to start over. when Rita meets Ural, it's insta-love but, Ural pushes her away...he keeps falling for women who still have a thing for there ex's. this is a fast paced action story with a dying planet and misunderstandings... a great story.

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10 reviews
July 15, 2021
Amazing Series

I've enjoyed this series immensely! It has everything, big beautiful aliens, different planets, romance, adventure, turmoil and joyous happily ever after. I'm just wondering if there's going to be a ninth book? Phir is the only single one left and Jean is still missing? It would be an awesome adventure to see Phir fall in love????? Thank you for an awesome ride! I love your books. Be Blessed.
Colleen
2,374 reviews20 followers
August 26, 2021
Awesome Book

This book is just as great as all the previous ones and holds your attention from beginning to end? Love how all the characters from the previous books become good friends with each other and help each other when their is a crisis. Urul and Rita, make a great couple, steamy sexy scenes, and a few surprises. Definitely a must buy and keep them coming they are awesome.
4,514 reviews24 followers
July 3, 2021
I enjoyed reading this book, the interaction and chemistry between the characters of Rita and Urul is wonderful. This book, has a good storyline, it is entertaining, and filled with action, adventure, and intrigue. I can't wait for more from this author. I received this book as a FREE ARC copy to read and I voluntarily leave this review.
4,570 reviews21 followers
July 4, 2021
Rita leaves everything behind and heads to Macros where she meets Urul and sparks fly. Of course there is conflict, some danger, and a few laughs. Characters from previous books pop in too just to add to the fun. Just a quick light read in this series. Enjoyed the story and the light tone. Had to finish to see what the mystery ended up being and what was causing the problems.
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1,591 reviews11 followers
July 6, 2021
This was the first book of this series for me. I didn’t feel as though I were coming into a series 8 books in, which meant that they are easily read as a stand-alone.
I liked the relationship the female character has with her ex, I found it refreshing that he wasn’t painted out to be an
a$$hole.
The storyline moved at a good pace, and the characters were well developed.
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733 reviews2 followers
July 6, 2021
I really enjoyed the story and liked seeing a bunch of familiar faces as well. It was nice that this divorced couple that were really friends could find their friendship again and ultimately find their mates somewhere else with better opportunities.

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July 9, 2021
Disappointed

I cannot tell you why I am disappointed as it might ruin the book for other readers. Let me just say its not a super bad thing ! Just had expectations of one more book in this series.


The way the book was written for me signals the end of series. Hopefully, I am wrong.

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499 reviews84 followers
August 27, 2021
Fun series

I enjoyed the whole series. Fun and sexy characters, the plot in each these stories is unique and flows nicely from on book to the next. While each story deals with a different couple, the common denominator rarely varies. The level of drama is nicely balanced and at no point if felt overwhelmed or overly done. Great series, I highly recommend it.
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1,169 reviews1 follower
January 9, 2024
Love this super romantic series

The characters are charismatic & relatable. The villain, or in this case bad magic seems horrible but the crew has it under control. Nothing too horrible happens & the joy is shared by all. Just one of the original group is left unmated. I can barely wait.
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