Ava Ross Books in Order
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Ava Ross books in publication order
81 books
Bryk
by Ava Ross
2020
Widowed Sadie reluctantly joins an interplanetary matchmaking program and is paired with alien Bryk. When a mark signals their supposed destiny, he asks for seven days to win the trust she fears giving after her earlier loss.
Jorg
by Ava Ross
2020
Lily’s journey to meet an alien husband ends in kidnapping and captivity on a moon. Scarred mercenary Jorg recognizes her as his destined mate, but rescuing her is only the first step toward a future she might choose.
Kral
by Ava Ross
2020
Kidnapped en route to her arranged alien match, Mila is rescued by stern warrior Kral. Pursued across space by an enemy determined to stop them, they must survive together while she discovers the warmth beneath his disciplined exterior.
Lyel
by Ava Ross
2020
Held as an alien queen’s singing pet, Isabelle bargains with captured warrior Lyel for help escaping. His mission to redeem his family becomes personal when he recognizes their bond, but freedom requires crossing a deadly wasteland.
Vork
by Ava Ross
2020
An impulsive matchmaking application pairs wary Evie with alien commander Vork, who initially considers marriage a practical obligation. An unexpected mate bond and a rival warlord’s challenge force them to decide whether their connection deserves both trust and sacrifice.
Wulf
by Ava Ross
2020
Kidnapped librarian Taylor escapes her captors only to crash on a dangerous jungle planet. Rescued by warrior Wulf, she must survive hostile creatures while deciding whether returning to Earth matters more than the life he offers.
Alien Commander's Mate
by Ava Ross
2021
With Earth’s men unable to father children, a woman joins a one-week arrangement with an alien warrior in hopes of becoming a mother. Keeping emotion out proves difficult when intergalactic war threatens their survival.
Axil
by Ava Ross
2021
Traveling to meet her alien fiancé, Julia loses her way aboard a starship and clashes with Prince Axil. Their unexpected attraction challenges both their plans in this Crakair romance, accompanied by the related short story Gaje.
Craved by an Alien Warlord
by Ava Ross
2021
A destructive vine threatens an alien world, forcing Savvy to work with infuriating warrior Skydar on a dangerous mission. Their rivalry turns toward attraction as saving the planet becomes inseparable from discovering what they mean to each other.
Drace
by Ava Ross
2021
Trying to become braver, Aria volunteers for an alien bride program and falls for dragon warrior Drace. When a rival clan captures them, his fight for their freedom and her own courage become matters of survival.
Enticed By an Alien Warlord
by Ava Ross
2021
Single mother Piper hopes to start over with her son on Ferlaern, keeping romance out of her plans. Warrior Garek’s kindness challenges that resolve, while an attack on their settlement forces them to face danger together.
Falling for an Alien Elf
by Ava Ross
2021
Animal rescuer Emily sponsors an alien newcomer, then needs donors when her ex withdraws funding. Likir offers to pose as her boyfriend at a Christmas event, but their arrangement becomes complicated as both develop real feelings.
Kruze
by Ava Ross
2021
Three companion novellas follow human women and dragon warriors confronting unexpected mate bonds. A photographer, a hair stylist with a son on Earth, and a tour guide must decide whether love can bridge their very different worlds.
Malac
by Ava Ross
2021
Mail-order bride Bella is drawn to dragon king Malac, whose mating ritual declares them destined for each other. But his planned marriage to a rival warlord’s daughter could secure peace, forcing him to weigh love against duty.
Rashe
by Ava Ross
2021
Kristy hopes to find love through the Driegon bride selection, unaware that touching her could kill the warrior she wants. When someone threatens her life, Rashe must protect her while resisting the bond he longs to claim.
Seduced by an Alien Warlord
by Ava Ross
2021
Widowed mother Alexa and warlord Bruge are drawn together despite his duties and their constantly interrupted courtship. While his clan tries to help and threats remain nearby, both must find a way to turn attraction into a relationship.
Snowed in with an Alien
by Ava Ross
2021
Fleeing a custody threat with her orphaned niece, Aida shelters in a snowbound cabin and rescues an injured alien diplomat. Their growing bond offers a possible family, but his mission requires a return home that could separate them.
Tamed By an Alien Warlord
by Ava Ross
2021
Scarred warrior Durran assumes no human woman could want him, even as he falls for single mother Rayne. Their shared investigation into poisoned trees brings them closer while threatening the forest community they are trying to protect.
Tempted by an Alien Warlord
by Ava Ross
2021
Josie moves to Ferlaern with her daughter and finds herself drawn to the difficult warrior Zetar. When enemies abduct her, his rescue mission forces both to confront feelings they had sworn never to risk again.
Teran
by Ava Ross
2021
Emma and dragon warrior Teran embark on a quest for precious stones that could save his kingdom. She mistakes his distance for dislike, while he fears that surrendering to their attraction will endanger her amid attacks from rival factions.
Alien Hunter's Fate
by Ava Ross
2022
A woman seeking a child through an alien mating arrangement is captured with warrior Krek by hostile spider aliens. Forced into a deadly underground labyrinth, they must survive its challenges while confronting his belief that they belong together.
Alien Pirate's Plunder
by Ava Ross
2022
A woman and alien pirate Brune escape an attack on a space station only to be stranded beyond a wormhole. Mistaken for a goddess on an unfamiliar planet, she must find a way home while questioning their temporary arrangement.
Alien Prince's Bride
by Ava Ross
2022
Hoping to become a mother, a woman agrees to spend a week with alien prince Vikar. An attack on their space station forces them to flee, and his determination to keep her complicates her plans to return to Earth.
Catering to the Alien
by Ava Ross
2022
A woman enters an interstellar cooking competition to support an animal shelter, facing dangerous locations and ruthless rivals. Attraction to alien chef Throm creates another risk: their forbidden relationship could cost them both their place in the contest.
Cultivating the Alien
by Ava Ross
2022
After losing her business and savings to an ex, a gardener accepts work at an alien castle. Her attraction to fellow gardener Dekrin offers a fresh start, but trusting him is complicated by the secret she suspects he keeps.
Escorting the Alien
by Ava Ross
2022
A pilot short of money accepts a job transporting an irritable alien diplomat home. When their escape pod crashes on a volcanic planet, surviving together forces them to confront both their hostility and an inconvenient attraction.
Ice Lord's Bride
by Ava Ross
2022
Sent to marry a fae noble and secure a truce, a human woman is drawn to the forbidden ice lord Elion. A murder and a threat written in blood reveal dangers far greater than the political marriage she expected.
Ice Lord's Fate
by Ava Ross
2022
After escaping to Elion’s frozen estate, his human love joins the effort to restore the rightful king. Their refuge offers little safety as she searches for a way to break the curse threatening his life.
Leashing the Alien
by Ava Ross
2022
A skilled animal trainer takes a job housebreaking an alien billionaire’s pets at his isolated castle. Her employer’s rules forbid touching him or leaving her room at night, but attraction and mysterious howling make both restrictions difficult to obey.
Nailing the Alien
by Ava Ross
2022
Fleeing an alien criminal organization, a woman becomes an assistant to a gruff orc building a home on a distant planet. As she discovers his gentler side, an unexpected mating frenzy forces them to reconsider their arrangement.
Orc Me Baby One More Time
by Ava Ross
2022
To avoid her mother’s matchmaking, a woman asks Gunner, the shy orc blacksmith she secretly admires, to pose as her date at a family birthday celebration. Their pretend relationship becomes harder to dismiss once the weekend ends.
Ravaged World
by Ava Ross
2022
Stranded on an abandoned planet, a crash survivor rebuilt as a cyborg spends his days fighting feral inhabitants. An unexpected woman gives him new hope, but helping her return home could leave him alone once more.
Candy for My Orc Boss
by Ava Ross
2023
Seeking a fresh start after a breakup, a woman spends a night with an orc stranger before beginning her new job. Discovering that he is her boss is complicated enough, but orc tradition says they are already married.
Domesticating the Alien
by Ava Ross
2023
Hired to teach an alien warlord manners before a matchmaking event, a woman discovers tenderness beneath his rough exterior. Preparing him to attract a mate becomes harder as she realizes she wants that place in his life.
Don't Go Knotting My Heart
by Ava Ross
2023
After escaping a frightening past, a woman begins building a peaceful life in Monsterville with wolf shifter Storm. Their growing love offers a future she never expected, until those she fled threaten to drag her back.
Gargoyles Just Want to Have Fun
by Ava Ross
2023
An unexpected inheritance offers a struggling woman a bed-and-breakfast, provided she marries and lives with her husband for a year. Gargoyle Goreg proposes a practical arrangement, but renovations, visiting relatives, and real affection complicate their planned divorce.
Handcuffing the Alien
by Ava Ross
2023
Wrongly imprisoned for murder on an alien world, a woman is reunited with the man who once broke her heart. When his rescue attempt leaves them chained together in a cell, escape and reconciliation become intertwined challenges.
Hold Me Closer, Fiery Phoenix
by Ava Ross
2023
A phoenix whose increasingly frequent combustions threaten his life needs his fated mate’s love to survive. A matchmaking service reunites him with Brooke, his teenage sweetheart, giving him a final chance to build the future they lost.
My Orc-y Breaky Heart
by Ava Ross
2023
An aspiring romance novelist finds unexpected help from Vrok, the orc neighbor she has admired from afar. Their collaboration becomes a relationship, but emerging mate-bond symbols leave them wondering whether their feelings are freely chosen or magically imposed.
Oops, I Elf'd it Again
by Ava Ross
2023
Determined to have a child without pursuing romance, a woman strikes a bargain with elf Tylik: she will help him navigate human society. Their practical arrangement becomes complicated when everyday lessons awaken feelings she had intended to avoid.
Orc-ishly Ever After
by Ava Ross
2023
After accepting orc Jarum’s proposal, a human woman travels to his kingdom to win his parents’ approval and complete traditional marriage tests. His disapproving mother and a string of cultural misunderstandings threaten their plans for a shared future.
Orc-us Pocus
by Ava Ross
2023
A teacher’s crush on her orc colleague Thraal seems unreturned until they are accidentally locked together during a Halloween dance. Repeated encounters suggest mutual attraction, but his distant behavior leaves her uncertain how to turn it into love.
Orc's Craving
by Ava Ross
2023
Rhoslyn takes her sister’s place in a ritual that sends women into the forest to become orc brides. Captured by reluctant commander Jaus, she begins to challenge his isolation as an attack threatens the city and her safety.
Pirating the Alien
by Ava Ross
2023
A woman boards a pirate ship to steal an artifact that could pay for her mother’s treatment. Forced to serve the captain while disguised as a boy, she becomes caught between growing attraction and enemies pursuing them both.
Ravaged Realm
by Ava Ross
2023
Transported from a hospital to a dangerous alien planet, a woman accepts help from Theer, a stranded blue-skinned survivor. Their growing attachment offers comfort, until enemies discover his hideout and force them to flee together.
Schooling the Alien
by Ava Ross
2023
A nanny takes an off-world job caring for two boys who have lost their mother and falls for their wounded father. Their shared grief offers connection, but danger from the boys’ past threatens the family they are building.
Tinsel & Tusks
by Ava Ross
2023
During a New England blizzard, a woman shelters orc businessman Vestalon after his truck crashes near her home. Christmas preparations and a matchmaking puppy bring them together, but the end of the storm may also end their unexpected closeness.
Uptown Ogre
by Ava Ross
2023
A wedding planner rebuilding her career in Monsterville clashes with rival ogre Raze. When her manipulative ex returns, Raze offers a fake relationship and business partnership, but competing for a royal wedding brings unexpectedly real feelings into their alliance.
Who Let the Demon Out?
by Ava Ross
2023
Four years after demon Venom disappeared, his former love finds him working as Monsterville’s sheriff and introduces him to their daughter. He wants to explain and rebuild their family, but she must decide whether to trust him again.
Whose Bed Have Your Claws Been Under?
by Ava Ross
2023
Returning for a friend’s wedding, a woman discovers that the boyfriend she believed dead is alive and transformed into a medusa. Darrow resents her departure, forcing them to confront the misunderstandings separating them for ten years.
Cherished by the Alien Outlaw
by Ava Ross
2024
Kidnapped and separated from her twin, Talia is imprisoned in an alien mine with warrior Firion. As they plan their escape and grow closer, she must fight for both a future with him and the chance to find her sister.
Claimed by the Alien Barbarian
by Ava Ross
2024
Stranded on an alien planet, Kerry nurses wounded warrior Nevarn back to health and joins his quest to clear his name. Pursuers determined to stop them turn their growing connection into a struggle to survive the journey.
Craved by the Alien Beast
by Ava Ross
2024
Abducted from Earth, Vanessa is rescued from a dangerous creature by warrior Aizor, who declares her his destined bride. She wants to return home, while he has seven days to show her why she might choose to stay.
Dragon Detective
by Ava Ross
2024
Hannah hires dragon-shifter investigator Reylor to discover whether sabotage or a haunting is disrupting her new bed-and-breakfast. Moving in to protect her brings them closer, while he searches for the person threatening the woman he recognizes as his mate.
Gaming the Orc
by Ava Ross
2024
A kindergarten teacher agrees to fake-date an orc sports star, then discovers he is the stranger from an earlier encounter. Hiding from the press under his roof turns their publicity arrangement into feelings that may outlast its purpose.
Ice Lord Incognito
by Ava Ross
2024
When her grandmother is accused of poisoning a social club, Melly hires investigator Elrik to clear her name. Working together uncovers more than suspicious potlucks and challenges the ice lord’s determination never to risk another relationship.
Orc-wardly Yours
by Ava Ross
2024
An animal shelter fundraiser accidentally shares a cabin with an orc who turns out to be her new boss. Their attraction grows, but his attempt to take control of her event forces them to find a workable partnership.
Orc's Captive
by Ava Ross
2024
Scarred healer Nia cares for injured orc Dakur, a captive forced to fight in her stepbrother’s arena. Discovering a bond between them gives both hope, but building a life together first requires escaping the man controlling them.
Orc's Fate
by Ava Ross
2024
Widowed Lyneth is sent into the forest to be claimed as an orc bride and meets Madr, a former king seeking a simpler life. Their growing attachment is endangered by the secrets he carries and an attempt to kill him.
Orc's Maiden
by Ava Ross
2024
Determined never to surrender control of her life, Alwen resists the orc who rescues her from thieves. Zickar is searching for his brother, but recognizing her as his mate draws him into protecting a woman struggling to trust.
Orc's Taming
by Ava Ross
2024
Fleeing coercion in her village, Kaila takes her younger brother into the forest and meets orc Turren. He agrees to escort them to a new home in exchange for a chance to court her during the journey.
Secret Agent Gargoyle
by Ava Ross
2024
Missing beer kegs force brewer Angie to hire Tuvid, the gargoyle who recently accused her of theft. An accidental night locked together sparks pressure to marry, complicating their investigation and the attraction neither can easily dismiss.
Treasured by the Alien Rogue
by Ava Ross
2024
After fleeing danger on Earth, Amanda is abducted and crashes on a distant world, where warrior Xax rescues her. His determination to build the life she dreamed of challenges her resolve to leave and return home.
Adored by the Alien Warlord
by Ava Ross
2025
Held captive after being separated from her twin, Maggie finds hope when warrior Davon arrives promising rescue. His secretive past and her dangerous surroundings test whether she can trust him with both her freedom and her heart.
Buck Wild Orc Cowboy
by Ava Ross
2025
Holly brings her son to an orc tourist town hoping for stability and a fresh start. Gentle baker Sel offers unexpected companionship, but opening their lives to him means risking the fragile peace she has worked to protect.
Grinchy Orc Cowboy
by Ava Ross
2025
Consultant Carla has three weeks to overhaul an orc town’s rodeo program, clashing with its guarded director Becken. As Christmas activities bring them closer, her approaching departure threatens the attachment neither intended to form.
Ogre on Patrol
by Ava Ross
2025
Witch Ellie hires her former fiancé Thain to discover who is destroying her enchanted greenhouse. The ogre investigator wants to solve the case professionally, but working together revives their unresolved hurt and the affection each thought was gone.
Orc Charming
by Ava Ross
2025
A diner owner offers newcomer Deegar a meal, a job, and a place to stay while helping him adjust to human life. Their attraction grows, but the orc’s hidden past threatens the future she begins to imagine with him.
Orc's Mate
by Ava Ross
2025
Falsely accused of murder, Eleri joins a ritual hunt and is claimed by orc leader Odik. At his island home, their growing bond faces a deadly storm that forces them to work together to protect his clan.
Rough Riding Orc Cowboy
by Ava Ross
2025
Fleeing a forced marriage, Beth finds protection with orc cowboy Ruugar, who recognizes her as his mate. Hidden in disguise during a trail ride, she must learn to trust while he struggles to honor her freedom and his feelings.
Sweet-Talking Orc Cowboy
by Ava Ross
2025
Running from people tied to her father’s crimes, Allie takes refuge as an assistant to shy orc potter Hail. His kindness offers safety and a possible future, but the danger following her threatens their growing connection.
Top Secret Vampire
by Ava Ross
2025
Returning to Mystic Harbor, Reese encounters unsettling accidents and a warning to leave town. Vampire investigator Wolfram takes the case, recognizing her as his destined mate while searching for the person determined to frighten her away.
Wrangling the Orc Cowboy
by Ava Ross
2025
Former reality television star Gracie starts over managing social media for an orc tourist town. Her attraction to awkward cowboy Tark complicates a temporary job, while he hopes to convince her that she has found somewhere worth staying.
Fae it Ain't So
by Ava Ross
2026
A strategic witch enters an arranged marriage with a fae king she considers frivolous. Investigating strange magical disruptions forces them to combine their different talents, while approaching festivities and a hidden saboteur threaten both their court and their growing connection.
Giddy Up Orc Cowboy
by Ava Ross
2026
Hiding from men who want her dead, Riley becomes a deputy in an orc tourist town and meets meticulous sheriff Dungar. As thefts unsettle the community and her secrets emerge, their growing bond becomes tangled with protecting everyone around them.
My Orc Has Big Tusks
by Ava Ross
2026
Veterinarian Laina answers an emergency call at an orc-run animal rescue and becomes drawn to its gentle owner, Brovish. Caring for unusual creatures offers her an unexpected sense of belonging, if she can risk making it permanent.
My, What Big Teeth You Have
by Ava Ross
2026
A witch and wolf-shifter king agree to keep their arranged marriage practical. When his pack begins losing its ability to shift, their investigation into ancient forest magic and a rival alpha challenges both the kingdom’s stability and their emotional distance.
Some Like it Scorched
by Ava Ross
2026
A distracted weather witch marries a disciplined dragon king to secure peace between their peoples. Solving a village drought and an illness among hatchlings draws them together, while their growing attraction threatens his carefully maintained control.
That's My Orc, Tusk Off
by Ava Ross
2026
A woman starts over with an office job at an orc-run rescue and falls for meticulous manager Traig. Their work with rescued creatures exposes a disagreement about an animal bond, testing how they understand love and trust.
Tusk First, Ask Later
by Ava Ross
2026
Food truck owner Anika rents space beside an animal rescue and meets the thoughtful orc Drogar. His quiet courtship offers a different kind of future, but a competitor’s tempting business proposal could pull her away from their growing relationship.
You May Now Bite the Bride
by Ava Ross
2026
An arranged marriage reunites a joy-working witch with the vampire who once kissed her and vanished. Given thirty days to convince his court their union is genuine, they must confront lingering feelings while protecting a fragile political alliance.
Ava Ross sub-series and character series
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- Holiday with a Cu'zod Warrior books in order
- Love At First Orc books in order
- Mail-Order Brides of Crakair books in order
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