Summer and the Alien Guard — Jessica Coulter Smith

When her family is evicted from their home, Summer knows things can't get much worse. She blames herself. She should have done something sooner, but now it's time for drastic measures. There's only one thing left to do, even if it means tying her life to that of an alien. She drives straight to the Terran Station.

From the moment he first sees the young Human step out of her car, Vordro is mesmerized. He's never seen anyone so vibrant, so beautiful... or so troubled. He wants to be the answer to her prayers, even if he knows he's too old for her. The thought of her mating with anyone other than him leaves a sour taste in his mouth. But moving Summer into his home proves to be far more temptation than he's able to withstand.

When things get off the charts hot between them and Summer ends up pregnant, Vordro knows he'll do anything to protect her and their unborn child -- even if it means defending her from her own family.