Empaths of Lyria Books in Order

The Empaths of Lyria series blends science-fiction romance with an emotional premise: what happens when people from different worlds can sense far more than they expect? The available entry, An Alien For Christmas, offers a compact introduction to this corner of Regine Abel's universe.

Kathleen is not looking for a life-changing holiday.

She is a xenobiologist working on Mars, stuck at her station during Christmas and bracing herself for another lonely season. Her plans change when her sister sends a very unusual gift, an alien man who is determined to make Kathleen feel wanted. The setup is light, funny, and built around the contrast between Kathleen's practical outlook and a situation she cannot explain away with science.

The story uses the holiday setting as more than decoration. Kathleen starts from a place of isolation and low expectations, while the romance asks her to consider whether being cared for can be safe, welcome, and real. The alien hero brings the wonder and cultural difference, but Kathleen's voice and professional competence keep the story grounded.

As the title suggests, empathy matters in this world. The relationship is shaped by strong emotional awareness, attraction, and the challenge of letting another person close. It is a smaller-scale story than Abel's military or political sagas, with more attention on one woman's holiday turning in an unexpected direction.

Start with An Alien For Christmas. It works well for readers seeking a quick seasonal science-fiction romance with a smart heroine, an off-world love interest, and a hopeful, intimate tone.