6 Wacky Books About Space Invasion, Aliens and More

July 2 is World UFO Day. As total space conspiracy theorists, we always look for excuses to dive into the mysterious and excitement around the potential of extraterrestrial life. In fact, we're not the only ones who assume it would be thrilling to experience. It's why so many people write romance books about it!

To celebrate this wacky holiday, check out these six books about creatures from the unknown.

All Superheroes Need PR by Elizabeth Stephens

Nearly two decades ago, 48 superheroes landed on Earth and were forced to become heroes or villains. But the planet's bad guy is ready to make a switch to the other team. Enter PR specialistic Vanessa Theriot. She'll find him a new alias, put him into a more glamorous suit and find a heroine to change his reputation. Vanessa is the perfect gal to play pretend, but feelings might just arise while their faking it.

 

I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming

Dorothy Valentine is an expert in all things wild, thanks to her PhD in biology. She is totally well-equipped to handle lions—until one attacks her. Thankfully, Dory has been saved by a group of aliens. And abducted in hopes of starting life on a new planet. Now, she must stay on their good side, which isn't too hard because they're great to look at. But Dory must focus on the task at hand: how is she ever going to return home?

 

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Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon

Georgie is one of many women who have been abducted by a group of aliens. When their ship starts to malfunction, they must make an emergency stop on an ice planet. Luckily for these ladies, this cool world is filled with tall and handsome aliens, who also have quite a thing for humans.

 

I Think I'm in Love With an Alien by Ann Aguirre

Jennette Hammond has had a fixation on aliens her whole life. Like, her room is filled with science-y memorabilia and she spent the summer researching extraterrestrial life. Now, she has a chance to go to Space Con and meet her longtime crush, Seeker.

For Seeker, Earth is means to an end. Soon enough, his camouflage will fade and reveal his secret: he's a real alien. As a last hurrah, he decides to go the space convention. But he never expected to meet a girl.

 

Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout

New to West Virginia, high schooler Katy Swartz isn't looking for drama. She keeps to herself, making the most of her spotty wifi. Until her gorgeous neighbor Daemon Black enters her life. And Daemon isn't your normal guy. He's actually an alien with a bounty on his head, and his interest in Katy makes the target even better. Unfortunately for Katy, she'll have to stick by his side for protection.

 

Space for Love by Emily Antoinette

Fina just got her coveted job at the alien space station, Spire. It's cool, fun and an escape from icky human guys. But when her best friend Mezli encourages her to take a pheromone, all the alien men want her, including her new crush, Breks. As the duo begin to find connection, all Fina wants is to see the real him. Will he finally put down the shield to show his true form?

 

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