E. D. Walker

From Pets in Space 3

Two ex-lovers are trapped together on a ship after saving a pair of dangerous (but adorable) alien kittens. Some local drug dealers are on their tail so they need to get the ship repaired fast. If for no other reason so they can keep themselves from falling back in love.

From Pets in Space 4

A kidnapped princess and her bird companion must rely on the exiled guard who loves her to help them.