MIXING PARANORMAL ROMANCE WITH SCIFI - DOES IT WORK?

 

A reader asked me the other day why I loved writing SciFi romance, and I had to think about it for a moment. Then it hit me. The reason I love writing SciFi romance is I can combine the science fiction background with a slew of paranormal elements thrown in.

See, while I love the science fiction aspect, I am also hopelessly addicted to paranormal romance. Christine Feehan’s Vampire Carpathian series… Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Dark Hunter’s…. Karen Marie Moning Fever series… Lora Leigh’s Breeds… oh, boy, I could go on and on.

So, who’s saying an alien can’t be a vampire… a psychic… a wizard… an empath… or a shapeshifter? How about bringing in a dragon or even a Demi-god? They’re aliens, for stars sake… the galaxy is the limit! 

In that vein, I’ve created my latest SciFi romance series with a paranormal twist. While the premise is based loosely on the Ancient Alien theory that ET’s have visited us in the past, I wanted to take that idea and add a bunch of goodies to it.

What I did was work on the theory from Zecharia Sitchin’s The Earth Chronicles that stipulates ancient astronauts came to Earth and needed laborers to mine gold for their planet, Nibiru. The inhabitants of Nibiru, the Anunnaki, decided that their genes mixed with Homo erectus genes would make excellent slaves to replace the miners. Thus, Homo sapiens was born.

I took that concept and made the hybrids into something more—giving them paranormal abilities (I’m tired of movies showing the aliens with the powers. Hah. In my stories, the Earthlings are the one with the powers, not the aliens).

My first hero is an empath, the second a shapeshifter, the third is a psychic, the fourth a vampire, and the last one will be a wizard (or a Demi-god. Not sure which one yet). So far, in the first book, I’ve expanded on the empath’s ability. Not only can he feel and experience emotions from those around him, but he can also manipulate their emotions in return.

In my second book, I’m working on the shapeshifter. His extra powers are not only shapeshifting into a wolf (which he favors above all others), but he can change his DNA at the cellular level and transform into another person. He can even harden his skin to become bullet proof!

Not to be outdone, the heroines of these stories discover they are hybrids as well and learn to use their powers throughout the book. The heroine in my second book even turns into a dragon (see what I mean when I say I can add loads of goodies to my novels?). I just love spending my day creating these stories and adding a paranormal element to them.

My first book is titled Alien Legacy: The Empath and is FREE on Kindle Unlimited. But, as a bonus, for the month of December the paperback on sale at 40% off! Instead of $14.99, it’s available for $8.99! 

Here’s the cover and a short taste:

The vision of the woman he just met consumed him. Rich sable hair was swept into an intricate knot at the top, leaving tendrils to frame her lovely face in soft wisps. Her eyes were the same captivating color as her hair.

She had a voluptuous figure, something her suit couldn’t hide. Ben had mourned over the years the modern concept of overly skinny feminine beauty. He missed the days when women were proud of their generous curves. His mouth dried at the sight of Julienne’s luscious, ripe breasts that strained under the buttons of a silky, dusky-rose blouse. The black, single button jacket she wore paired nicely with the tight skirt. Long, supple legs with trim ankles were shown to perfection in three-inch heels.

God bless whoever invented high heels.

Her skin was creamy and smooth, with a thin suggestion of perfume that teased, hinting at sensual delights. He’d give anything to see if she was the kind of woman who reveled in lacy underwear. Just the thought of that woman in a thong was enough to make his body stir to attention. Thank God he hadn’t taken the suit jacket off in the building.

As he watched her out of the corner of his eye, something flashed low, hard, and deep inside. He’d never had such a strong reaction to anyone—to any woman—like that before. His logical brain fought with his empathic senses to touch her. To pull her into a strong embrace and inhale her sweet scent. The craving had been so intense; he stepped back and turned his back on her like a freakin’ coward to protect himself.

During the ensuring conversations, his fluctuating, wild emotions made it hard to focus. Not only on what was said, but on the mixed feelings swirling around the room. He didn’t have to be an empath to see he’d pissed her off with his rudeness. But what choice did he have? This wasn’t the time to explore any attraction he had for her. He had other things to concentrate on. That was why he “pushed” a suggestion to Claude to leave the building.

To be honest, meeting her was a surprise. He didn’t care about the bank, Murduk, Inc., or finding the man Michael told him he needed to look for. Every instinct screamed he go back and wipe that disgusted sneer off her lips.

Preferably with his mouth.

Rubbing the bridge of his nose under the sunglasses, he let out a disgruntled sigh. Good God of Love, I’m so screwed.

I’d love for you to read Ben and Julienne’s love story. I can’t wait to hear what you think of me mixing the paranormal into a SciFi romance!

A Book Release, an Eye Surgery, and a Drawing

I tell ya what, it’s nice to be back with my PNRom peeps this month, and with a functioning eyeball. For those of you didn’t know, life dumped me unexpectedly (and rather rudely, I might add) into the ER for eye surgery...the night before my next series short-story released. Nothing Earth shattering, just a detached retina. 

Unfortunately, the doctor did not replace my failing eyeball with a bionic one, this time. I'm still working on him about that. Fortunately, Linda Nightingale kindly stepped up to fill my September blog slot, and for that I’m grateful.

This month my eye is better and I’m back to my usual shenanigans. Let’s start with the release I missed.

Space Ranger--the story of what really happened to Graig that brought him back to Simone--re-released on Sept. 24^th. This is a companion/fan-service story to my novel Prophecy. Companion, meaning while it can be read alone, it will flow smoother if read in sequence after Prophecy. Fan service, because so many readers wanted to know exactly what Alex did to help Graig see the light. Aaaand also because you all keep asking for more Alex and Gryf.

Oh, and "re-release"...well, this story was my contribution to the first ever Pets in Space anthology from a couple years ago.

Check it out:

Graig Roble, Matiran Senior Security Commander for the Guardian Fleet, is an expert weapons specialist and combat master. Protecting others is what he was born to do. So why has his focus wavered since returning to duty aboard the Atlantis? All he can think about is the enticingly brilliant human woman he walked away from.

Simone Campbell uses her experience as a botanist to help Terr recover from the devastating Anferthian invasion. Yet she can’t seem to immerse herself deep enough in her work to expunge the memory of one blue-skinned hunk-of-an-alien. What is it about Graig that keeps pulling her attention, and her heart, away from her job?

One thing’s for sure, their bond runs deeper than either of them realized—but can Graig convince Simone of this before he loses the best thing to ever happen to him?

(This is a revised edition and originally appeared in the first Pets in Space(R) anthology.)

There are two ways to get your copy of Space Ranger:

1) Subscribe to my newsletter and get a FREE complimentary copy**

2) Purchase it from your favorite online store

** If you already subscribe, go to your email and look at the September 2019’s version of Lea’s Letters from Space for the link to get your own copy.

In other news…

Tomorrow’s Halloween! What better way to celebrate than with a sexy vampire? And boy do I know the guy for you! Read on to find out how you could win a Kindle version of my vampire novel, Made for Her….

Racing against time to return a legendary dagger to the land of the Fae, Donnie McAllister must rely on a dangerously sexy vampire to navigate a world she never knew existed. If she doesn’t deliver, it’ll cost Donnie her life and leave the ancient weapon of untold power in the hands of her corrupt, venomous boss.

Mikhail Cherneski’s nemesis is after Donnie, the human woman whose blood calls to Mikhail like no other. When Mikhail comes face-to-face with his enemy, he must risk his immortal life or watch Donnie suffer the same fate as his family.

Another bewitching story from Magic, New Mexico

**THIS DRAWING HAS ENDED. THANK YOU!**

Here are the entry rules:

1) To win, you must have a Kindle/Kindle email address (no exceptions, sorry).

2) Winner will be drawn at noon PST November 6, 2019.

3) The author will contact winner via email; winner will have 24 hours to respond.

4) If winner does not respond in the requisite amount of time, or does not qualify, a new name will be drawn. 

5) With the winner’s consent, the author will post winner’s name in her November 30^th blog.

6) Your entry is your consent for the author to contact you, and your agreement with the author’s privacy policy.

Good luck, everyone, and have a safe and fun Halloween!

 ~Lea

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USA Today Bestselling Author, Lea Kirk, loves to transport her readers to other worlds with her sci-fi romances. 

When she’s not busy writing about the blue and green aliens of her Prophecy series, or reading about dragons, she’s hanging out with her hubby, five kids (the nerd herd), and spoiled Dobie mix puppy.

She is currently working on a novella and the fourth book in her series.