Science Fiction Romance

Romance with a futuristic, speculative, or science fiction theme and/or settings

  • Sci Fi World,  Science Fiction Romance

    Read the science fiction romance novel Alien Embrace: A Limited Edition Collection of Alien Romances by Tricia Schneider @TriciaSchneider #RLFblog #SciFi #Romance

    Read the science fiction romance novel Alien Embrace: A Limited Edition Collection of Alien Romances by Tricia Schneider @TriciaSchneider #RLFblog #SciFi #RomanceAliens are among us in Tricia Schneider’s new sci-fi romance, Her Alien Warrior, featured in Alien Embrace: A Limited Edition Collection of Alien Romances. Can an alien warrior and a human woman find love as war rages in the skies above?

    Tricia, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Her Alien Warrior featured in the Alien Embrace Collection.

    Her Alien Warrior by Tricia Schneider

    Genre Science Fiction Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    When Zarick’s spaceship crashes on an abandoned planet, the last thing he expects to find is a human woman and her son. As she nurses him back to health, he vows to protect the family who has taken him in, never believing he might lose his heart.

    With the translator broken, Thalassa struggles to communicate with the sexy alien. Is he friend or foe? As war rages in the skies above, she begins to dream of a new life filled with tender love and possibility.

    But when the battle in space threatens their lives, Thalassa must do all she can to save her alien warrior.

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    This hot new collection brings you all the best in science fiction alien romances from New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling authors.

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    What species/races of people are in your book?

    There are three different kinds of people in my story. Humans from Earth and Eben from Ebenara who are allies. And then there’s the Rhan. They are an invading alien species.

    Do you have non-sentient creatures or animals in your story? If so, what are they?

    The planet, Adams Delta 6, is filled with an assortment of animals and creatures some of which are hunted by the humans living there for food. One creature is a pest called a grosnick. It’s an annoying rodent-like animal.

    Language and Culture

    This section describes languages and culture in your story world.

    What languages are spoken in your story universe?

    The two main languages are Earth English and the alien language from Ebenara.

    If you created a language for the story, what is it called?

    The people on Ebenara speak Eben.

    Please give us a few words in this language and their translation.

    Shalokka means thank you. It’s one of the few words Thalassa knows.

    In the culture of your story world, what is different from ours?

    This story takes place in the future where planets are being colonized by humans and aliens alike. Earth has also been introduced to other alien species by this time, so there are some alliances between the species. There is some intermingling going on between the compatible species. Fashion has changed on the colony planets. Some of the colonists make their own clothing, but they don’t have much color. Mostly, browns and grays.

    What rights (such as equality) are challenges for your characters?

    The challenges the characters in this story world are facing is the right to live. The Rhan are invading the galaxy and humans are their food source.

    Read the science fiction romance novel Alien Embrace: A Limited Edition Collection of Alien Romances by Tricia Schneider @TriciaSchneider #RLFblog #SciFi #Romance

    Story Setting

    Writers usually know more about their story world than they can say in a book. This is your chance to show off things you couldn’t say or had to imply rather than state.

    Describe one of the worlds where your story takes place.

    Adams Delta 6 is a colony planet that is Earth-like in appearance, but the seasons there are extremely short and there’s not as much snowfall. There are mountains filled with evergreen-like forests and rivers. Also, cave systems within the mountains.

    Tell us about the age of the culture in your story, i.e., are the people part of an ancient civilization, a newly formed group within an established culture, pioneer colonists, etc.

    The story takes place after the planet has been evacuated, but it began as a pioneer colony filled with scientists and other adventurers who wanted a start to a new life. The colonists were only there for about a decade before the deadly Rhan became a threat and they were forced to leave. Thalassa and her son were left behind.

    What food or drink is available to your characters?

    Thalassa and her son scavenged the supplies left behind by the colonists. In addition, they hunt and grow a garden with fruits and vegetables to survive.

    In what ways was it helpful to have a map (or sketch of one) for your story?

    I sketched a simple drawing of the forest where Thalassa and her husband built their home when they first arrived on Adams Delta 6. I also mapped out the cave where the colonists first established their base of operations, and also where Zarick’s spaceship crashed.

    Character Physiology

    Whether your characters are humans on a new world, aliens on our world, or something in between, this section discusses their physical nature.

    What are the physical characteristics of the race/species of your main characters?

    Thalassa is a human woman. But the hero, Zarick, is an Eben warrior. He is taller than the average human male. He is mostly humanoid in appearance except his skin is shaded in purples, blues and greens.

    What physical differences exist in the way your characters communicate (i.e., telepathy, empathic abilities, etc.) with each other?

    There is a language barrier between Thalassa and Zarick because they’ve become reliant on technology to communicate. They typically use translation devices. But the translation device on Adams Delta 6 is no longer functional since the evacuation and when Zarick crashes his ship, his communication devices are damaged. During the story, they must learn to communicate and understand each other without help from those devices.

    Sharing World Building Expertise

    This section lets you share things you learned while writing.

    Please give us three tips you find helpful when creating a story world:

    The first thing any writer should do before creating a story is read. Read, read, read. Read as much as you can in the genre you want to write. And then brainstorm. I play the what if game. What if an alien crashed on an abandoned planet? What if it wasn’t completely abandoned? What if a woman was left behind? While I’m brainstorming and writing, I listen to music. The music helps drown the noise and the distractions of the real world so I can lose myself in creating my story world.

    When you researched for your story setting, what kinds of things did you learn?

    Well, I didn’t much research the setting as create it. I imagined that humans in the future would seek out planets that had all the elements similar with Earth. Breathable air, water, reliable food sources so they wouldn’t have to rely solely on shipments from Earth. Colonizing such planets made sense, so I set my story on one.

    What things should writers avoid when building a science fiction world?

    I try not to write about the technical things that I don’t understand. I’m not a scientist. I love reading science fiction, but I don’t want to get it wrong when I write it, so I don’t include how the technology works or why it works. I leave that up to the imagination.

    Share a resource you found helpful when researching for your story.

    I don’t have anything specific. Research for this story consisted of a lifetime of watching sci-fi TV shows and movies, as well as reading a lot of romance and science fiction books. Also, I took my kids to visit a nearby museum with a planetarium. While learning about the planets, stars and constellations, my imagination took flight.

    Where to buy Her Alien Warrior

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    Tricia Schneider Social Media

    Tricia Schneider is a multi-genre romance author. From werewolves, vampires and witches to wicked pirates and sexy aliens, she weaves sensual stories where happily-ever-after is a guarantee. She believes there is a book for everyone. A sentiment she gained after years of working as Assistant Manager and bookseller at Waldenbooks. After the store closed, she turned to writing full-time, publishing all kinds of romance such as paranormal, historical, fantasy, sci-fi and gothic romances.
    Tricia lives in Pennsylvania with her four children and two rescued cats, Harley and Cassius. When she’s not typing away on her laptop, she’s riding shotgun in a ’67 Impala while keeping her eyes open for a madman in a Big Blue Box.
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  • Science Fiction Romance

    A new sci-fi romance Sixshooter by Lyndi Alexander #RLFblog #SciFi #Romance

    Know the Hero from Sixshooter by Lyndi Alexander #RLFblog #SciFi #Romance

    Some call him the Space Cowboy; others call him lover. No gangster required. Meet Garrett Rawls in Sixshooter! #alienlove #genderfluidmenage #lovethosespacecowboys #HorizonCrossover

    Lyndi welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Sixshooter.

    Sixshooter by Lyndi Alexander

    Genre Science fiction romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Valeni Pascual wants to be free to make a living hauling cargo with her spaceship and to understand the shapeshifting alien who presents sometimes as the steamy male Nik and other times as the blonde bombshell Nikki.

    As a rebel insurgence builds against the oppressive government known as the Agency, Valeni and Nik/Nikki encounter a sexy Terran cowboy named Garrett Rawls. Since being pulled into this region of space by another mysterious wormhole, Garrett has looked for a way to return to Earth. After meeting Valeni and Nikki, he might have found something worth staying for.

    However, dark forces may have a much bigger picture in mind for all of them. Valeni, Nik/Nikki, and Garrett are pulled into a life and death fight that lays bare all of their secrets and their desires. Will they lose everything as the battle against the Agency rages around them or can love pull them through?

    Where to buy Sixshooter

    Publisher Dragonfly Publishing
    Coming Soon! To know when this book is available, follow the author on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Lyndi-Alexander/e/B005GDYPU2
    Print editions will be available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and more. Find ebooks at retailers, lending libraries, and subscription services, including: Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Barnes and Noble, Blio, Kobo Books, Open Library, Overdrive, Scribd, Smashwords, and more.

    Lyndi Alexander Social Media

    Lyndi Alexander always dreamed of faraway worlds and interesting alien contacts. She lives as a post-modern hippie in Asheville, North Carolina, a single mother of her last child of seven, a daughter on the autism spectrum, finding that every day feels a lot like first contact with a new species.
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    Book series trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5HtphfL7TE&t=21s

     

  • Gay or MM,  Science Fiction Romance

    Read any free books lately? #MMRomance #SciFi #RLFblog Wulf by Kayelle Allen

    Read any free books lately? #MMRomance #SciFi #RLFblog Wulf by Kayelle AllenWith his career threatened and his life at risk, Wulf must seek help from the one man he swore he would never trust again, Luc Saint-Cyr, a.k.a. the Harbinger. An enigmatic man whose legendary power makes him the most feared person in the empire.

    For the Harbinger, saving Wulf is a simple matter of asserting his will. Luc’s ties to the Thieves’ Guild grant him access anywhere. He can protect Wulf without difficulty.

    Until Luc brings Wulf home for safekeeping, and discovers the real reason for the threats. Protecting Wulf has not only put his and Wulf’s lives at risk, it’s also risked the life of Luc’s teenaged son. This is beyond protection, now. To the Harbinger, this is personal…

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    About the Author

    Kayelle Allen, writer of immortal gamers and warriors who purr. She is the author of multiple books, novellas, and short stories. She’s also a US Navy veteran and has been married so long she’s tenured.
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  • Coming Soon,  Science Fiction Romance

    Coming Soon: Warrior Priest by Kate Hill @compbeastsblog #RLFblog #ScienceFictionRomance #SciFi

    Coming Soon: Warrior Priest by Kate Hill @compbeastsblog #RLFblog #ScienceFictionRomance #SciFiWhat happens when a warrior priest from a strict religion meets a free-spirited priestess from a new age commune? Find out in Kate Hill’s science fiction romance Warrior Priest.

    Kate, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Warrior Priest.

    Warrior Priest by Kate Hill

    Genre Science Fiction Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    What happens when a warrior priest from a strict religion meets a free-spirited priestess from a new age commune?

    Jade and Selena are as different as two people can be, but to facilitate an alliance between their worlds, they engage in a cultural exchange. With their galaxy in danger from a planet that wants to conquer or destroy all others, they realize the importance of their assignment, but it is difficult for a warrior priest and a nonviolent priestess to understand each other.

    Selena is both attracted and appalled by his old school masculinity, and Jade is tempted to break his vow of celibacy until marriage due to his powerful desire for her. Will this unlikely pair not only find common ground, but unconditional love?

    Where to buy Warrior Priest

    Publisher Kate Hill
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    follow the author on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Kate-Hill/e/B002BLS7OW
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    Kate Hill Social Media

    Kate Hill is a vegetarian New Englander who started writing many years ago for pleasure. When she’s not writing, she enjoys reading, watching horror and action movies, working out, and spending time with her family and pets.
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  • Know the Hero,  Science Fiction Romance

    Know the Hero from Sixshooter by Lyndi Alexander #RLFblog #SciFi #Romance

    Know the Hero from Sixshooter by Lyndi Alexander #RLFblog #SciFi #Romance

    Some call him the Space Cowboy; others call him lover. No gangster required. Meet Garrett Rawls in Sixshooter! #alienlove #genderfluidmenage #lovethosespacecowboys #HorizonCrossover

    Lyndi welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Sixshooter.

    Sixshooter by Lyndi Alexander

    Genre Science fiction romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Valeni Pascual wants to be free to make a living hauling cargo with her spaceship and to understand the shapeshifting alien who presents sometimes as the steamy male Nik and other times as the blonde bombshell Nikki.

    As a rebel insurgence builds against the oppressive government known as the Agency, Valeni and Nik/Nikki encounter a sexy Terran cowboy named Garrett Rawls. Since being pulled into this region of space by another mysterious wormhole, Garrett has looked for a way to return to Earth. After meeting Valeni and Nikki, he might have found something worth staying for.

    However, dark forces may have a much bigger picture in mind for all of them. Valeni, Nik/Nikki, and Garrett are pulled into a life and death fight that lays bare all of their secrets and their desires. Will they lose everything as the battle against the Agency rages around them or can love pull them through?

    Know the Hero from Sixshooter

    Here are some fun questions to help us know your hero.

    It’s late, he’s bored. What does he do?

    He’s got Valeni and Nikki to be with if he wants female companionship, Nicholas and Luca if he wants an old-fashioned boys’ night…. but if they aren’t around, he’d likely watch old vids, read, tinker with the ship or toss a ball against the bulkhead, Steve McQueen-style.

    What kind of food would he impulse buy if hungry?

    Hot dog or sausage, something salty and not lowfat. He wouldn’t pay any mind to what actually is in the hot dog. This is a great trait in a new universe where you definitely have no idea what’s stuffed in between your bread.

    Describe the kind of clothes he prefers to wear.

    He comes from Earth, in the western territories, so he is partial to denim or denim- type fabric pants, button up shirt. Natural type fabrics. I can’t see him in polyester type fabrics, no Trek onesies. Space suits or the like only in emergencies.

    Does he know how to fix things?

    He’s not bad at it. His favorite uncle and his Grandpa Maurice made sure this little cowboy was good with his hands. He could probably MacGyver almost anything.

    He tried to do something and it went badly. Tell us about it.

    He was asked to transport a cargo to another planet, without being allowed to know what the cargo contained. Being a good captain, he objected to this, but was persuaded by his friend Valeni to accept it anyway. His curiosity got the better of him and he pried one of the crates open. What he found was startling, and the consequences of his action were deadly.

    How does he act around children he doesn’t know?

    Just like he’s their big brother and gets to play with them all day and doesn’t have to act like an adult.

    What is he like first thing in the morning?

    Definitely a “hit the snooze button, put the pillow over his head, ten more minutes mom” person. Unless what’s waking him is a pretty girl in his bed. Then he just does what comes naturally. ????

    How does he act around people who don’t know what he is?

    Not any different than he does the rest of the time. Garrett is what he is—everyone else can take it or leave it.

    Will he let a worker handle things or do it himself?

    He wouldn’t rudely take over, but he’s been raised to be a good guy and to be helpful, so he’d likely offer to help or even just handle something himself rather than bother someone who’s busy.

    Earrings/piercings/tattoos or unadorned skin?

    Hey, what you do when you’re drunk can’t be held against you, can it? I mean, there might be a tattoo. Or two.

    Personal vehicle or public transport?

    Personal. And with as much power as it can have.

    Recycle or toss?

    Traveling spacemen always conserve whatever’s possible, so recycle or give it to someone who needs it.

    (With thanks for input to Kellie Hicks, who first originated Garrett long ago in an online RPG)

    Thanks for helping us get to know your hero!

    Where to buy Sixshooter

    Publisher Dragonfly Publishing
    Coming Soon! To know when this book is available, follow the author on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Lyndi-Alexander/e/B005GDYPU2
    Print editions will be available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and more. Find ebooks at retailers, lending libraries, and subscription services, including: Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Barnes and Noble, Blio, Kobo Books, Open Library, Overdrive, Scribd, Smashwords, and more.

    Lyndi Alexander Social Media

    Lyndi Alexander always dreamed of faraway worlds and interesting alien contacts. She lives as a post-modern hippie in Asheville, North Carolina, a single mother of her last child of seven, a daughter on the autism spectrum, finding that every day feels a lot like first contact with a new species.
    Website https://lyndialexander.wordpress.com
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    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Lyndi-Alexander/e/B005GDYPU2/
    Book series trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5HtphfL7TE&t=21s

     

  • Coming Soon,  Science Fiction Romance

    Coming Soon: Sixshooter by Lyndi Alexander #RLFblog #SciFi #Romance

    Coming Soon: Sixshooter by Lyndi Alexander #RLFblog #SciFi #RomanceWhen a mercenary pilot finds a handsome man asking for help, she takes him in, only to discover he can shift from gorgeous man to gorgeous girl at will. Add in a lost Terran cowboy, who falls in love with both women, and the adventure begins! Sixshooter, a sci-fi romance from Lyndi Alexander.

    Lyndi welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Sixshooter.

    Sixshooter by Lyndi Alexander

    Genre Science fiction romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Valeni Pascual wants to be free to make a living hauling cargo with her spaceship and to understand the shapeshifting alien who presents sometimes as the steamy male Nik and other times as the blonde bombshell Nikki.

    As a rebel insurgence builds against the oppressive government known as the Agency, Valeni and Nik/Nikki encounter a sexy Terran cowboy named Garrett Rawls. Since being pulled into this region of space by another mysterious wormhole, Garrett has looked for a way to return to Earth. After meeting Valeni and Nikki, he might have found something worth staying for.

    However, dark forces may have a much bigger picture in mind for all of them. Valeni, Nik/Nikki, and Garrett are pulled into a life and death fight that lays bare all of their secrets and their desires. Will they lose everything as the battle against the Agency rages around them or can love pull them through?

     

    Where to buy Sixshooter

    Publisher Dragonfly Publishing
    Coming Soon! To know when this book is available, follow the author on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Lyndi-Alexander/e/B005GDYPU2
    Print editions will be available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and more. Find ebooks at retailers, lending libraries, and subscription services, including: Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Barnes and Noble, Blio, Kobo Books, Open Library, Overdrive, Scribd, Smashwords, and more.

    Lyndi Alexander Social Media

    Lyndi Alexander always dreamed of faraway worlds and interesting alien contacts. She lives as a post-modern hippie in Asheville, North Carolina, a single mother of her last child of seven, a daughter on the autism spectrum, finding that every day feels a lot like first contact with a new species.
    Website https://lyndialexander.wordpress.com
    Bookbub https://www.bookbub.com/authors/lyndi-alexander
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lyndialexander13/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4185290.Lyndi_Alexander
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Lyndi-Alexander/e/B005GDYPU2/
    Book series trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5HtphfL7TE&t=21s