United
After thwarting a deadly coup and saving the alliance between their worlds, Cara and Aelyx have
finally earned a break. Their tiny island colony is everything they
dreamed it would be ― days spent gathering shells on the beach and nights
in each other’s arms.
But the vacation is short-lived.
The treaty between Earth and L’eihr has awakened an ancient force that
threatens to destroy them all. The Aribol, mysterious guardians charged
with maintaining interstellar peace, deem the alliance a threat to the
galaxy. They order a separation of the races, decreeing humans and
L’eihrs must return to their own planets within the month or face
extinction. In fact, they already have agents in place on Earth, ready
to begin.
With the clock ticking, Aelyx and Cara assemble a team
of colonists and race back to Earth, where they unite with old friends
to solve the mystery of who the Aribol are, what they want, and the real reason the alliance has provoked them. As tensions build to a
full-scale war, Aelyx and Cara must fight harder than ever ― not just for
their future, but for the survival of both their worlds.
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Melissa Landers
Melissa Landers' love for stories that transport readers to distant worlds didn't develop overnight. Growing up in Ohio, she balanced an ordinary childhood with an extraordinary imagination, which led her to a career as a teacher and, eventually, a full-time writer. But while her days spent in the classroom shaped her understanding of character and conflict, it was her nights spent crafting fantastical worlds that truly defined her path.
Landers' breakout moment came with Alienated, the first book in a trilogy that combined her passion for first-contact science fiction with the complexity of human relationships. Set against the backdrop of an alien exchange program, the series explores themes of cultural clashes, personal identity, and the powerful connections that can form even when two very different species meet. Readers flocked to her richly imagined worlds, where adventure and romance intertwine seamlessly, and where characters aren't just discovering the stars—they're discovering themselves.
Alienated
Alienated consists of three books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
