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Saturday, 22 October 2022

Review: Claimed Among the Stars by V.K. Ludwig 4 of 5 stars by Tana Stone by Ella Maven by Tasha Black by Honey Phillips by Tina Moss

Claimed Among the Stars









Claimed Among the Stars by V.K. Ludwig
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A great-value alien romance anthology which will often contain stories from well-known series that you can't get anywhere else. All stories were well told, in clear language and it was easy to be transported away. The male aliens were all alpha males who would do anything to protect their women even though most of them were sassy and quite able to look after themselves.

This review is based on the following books that I read from the anthology:

Tana Stone Prize - 4*
Tasha Black Promised Mate - 4*
Ella Maven Saved by the Prisoner - 4*
Honey Phillips Alien Castaway - 4*
Tina Moss Alien’s Getaway - 3*

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Saturday, 12 February 2022

Review: Rescued by the Alien Outlaw by Ella Maven 4 of 5 stars

Rescued by the Alien Outlaw (Mates of the Kaluma #4)Rescued by the Alien Outlaw by Ella Maven
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rain always had dreams that her life would be better than it currently is as a servant to the snake queen. Then the Kaluma warrior with one blue eye who she has never forgotten turns up but he is not how she remembers him and appears like a broken soul. Kazel has come back to rescue Rain because she is the reason he is still alive and he is determined to pay her back even if it means he has to infiltrate the enemy stronghold. But it won't be easy, will take all of his wits but he is determined to succeed - after all, she is his fated mate and they both deserve a future.

I enjoyed this story of what happened when Kazel went back for rain. It had a suitable mix of drama, danger, twists and turns that made their joint fate well worth the effort in achieving. I loved the twist of the folks that helped them and how they related to the story. Easy to read and understand. Contains explicit sexual content.

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Friday, 11 February 2022

Review: Claimed by the Alien by Ella Maven 4 of 5 stars

Claimed by the Alien Chieftain (Mates of the Kaluma #3)









Claimed by the Alien Chieftain by Ella Maven
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When Sherif gets word that a human woman saw his long lost brother he just has to go and follow up on the lead. However, finding her and talking to her is proving difficult. When he does finally find her everything becomes more complicated as he feels an undeniable draw to her. The female with the smart mouth has no idea yet but she will be by his side when he rules his people. Zuri has heard that there was a Kaluma looking for her but she has no interest in seeing him as she doesn't want to tell him why she is free from her captors, But as he is hard to shake off and when they meet she realises that she now has a whole new problem as he is claiming that she is his mate and she is not confident that she can resist.

I enjoyed this story which had lots of danger and drama both when Sherif finally met Zuri and when they tried to find and rescue his brother together. I loved the way that their relationship was built until it was a solid foundation that they could become mates from. It was also great to see that Zuri had a softer side and wasn't just the badass that she appeared to be. Easy to read and understand. Contains explicit sexual content.

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Monday, 7 February 2022

Review: Protected by the Alien Bodyguard by Ella Maven 4 of 5 stars

Protected by the Alien Bodyguard (Mates of the Kaluma #2)









Protected by the Alien Bodyguard by Ella Maven
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mouse is a human prisoner who cannot remember anything before waking up in the cage. Everyone she has met since has been trying to hurt her and so when a bronzed warrior with blue eyes, gentle hands and a kind voice shows her a little kindness she feels that she cannot trust him. Then he starts showing up in her dreams she suddenly gets aroused. Kaluma warrior Cravus is hired to protect a female on a cross planet journey who he is told is unintelligent and just snaps and screams at people. But underneath her very long dirty hair and clean rags, he believes she is clever. When they are attacked she saves Cravus and they are both on the run. To stay alive he needs to gain her trust. When he does that, it becomes clear that she is human and she is also his mate. Can they protect each other, learn to trust each other and survive whatever comes at them before they can get home?

I really enjoyed this story which had a lot of care and kindness around Mouse and Cravus which then turned into a lot of trust and love. The twists at the end of the story were good and it made it most dramatic than just a simple warrior rescues woman and they all lived happily ever after. There is obviously a lot more story to tell after some other revelations at the end. Full of tenderness and at times violence too, it was an enjoyable story that I was invested into. Contains explicit sexual content.

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Wednesday, 2 February 2022

Review: Hunted by the Alien Assassin by Ella Maven 3 of 5 stars

Hunted by the Alien Assassin (Mates of the Kaluma #1)









Hunted by the Alien Assassin by Ella Maven
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Bosa is a Kaluma assassin and generally when he finds his prey no one will hear from them ever again. But his latest target is a human female who is allegedly selling her own kind, but when he finds her he discovers that there is much more to the story than he has been told. Karina knows about the Kaluna Assassin but when he finds her and finds out her truth he decides to stick by her side and claim that she is his mate. Something she wouldn't have believed by she is starting to fall for the alien with the glowing blue eyes.

I enjoyed this story and the start of the new series. Karina really was a lucky woman who seemed to come up smelling of roses whenever she took a chance on a situation. Bosa was a really good guy and I felt sorry for him and his determination to make up for historic slights which meant that he denied himself a future. I loved their dynamic and the mutual respect that they had for each other. Contains explicit sexual content.

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Tuesday, 25 January 2022

Review: Zecri by Ella Maven 4 of 5 stars

Zecri (Stolen Warriors #4)Zecri by Ella Maven
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Drixonian warrior Zecri has waited for many cycles to rescue another warrior that was a prisoner with him, but when he goes back into that environment he gets much more than he ever bargained for - a human female who is as scared as him and who will willingly give her life for someone who is the most precious thing on the planet. Sybil hates where she is and would have willingly killed herself except for the innocent creature that she is responsible for. Then she meets Zecri who is scarred, wears an emotionless mask, but through it all, she can see his rage and need for revenge tempered by his soul which needs her as much as she needs him. Can they both escape and be free and have a happy life?

I enjoyed this story and particularly their method of rescue (which I can't repeat now as it would be a spoiler!). Easy to understand, read and feel it was full of determination and emotion both of which I could feel and understand. Contains explicit sexual content.

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Saturday, 22 January 2022

Review: Fenix by Ella Maven 3 of 5 stars

Fenix (Stolen Warriors #3)









Fenix by Ella Maven
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Jennie was abducted from Earth and then got sick from an alien virus that has damaged her vocal cords. The result of that is that it is painful for her to even say yes when asked if she is hungry and she is stuck with a red sandy planet, cruel aliens and silence. So when she sees a blue alien with orange hair and wearing gloves she just knows that her life is going to change. Drexian warrior Fenix was experimented on by an alien species which went wrong and so he lives with chronic pain that he can only stand using the drug Kixx. He hates that he has to take ait and what addiction is doing to him and that he ends up having to barter with dealers like Rogastix for his supply. Then one day he shows that he has a human female in his possession and Fenix protects her for him he will receive a healthy supply of the drug in payment. But Fenix is determined that he will not let her be sold no matter how much he needs the drug, it's just a case of how much will it personally cost him. Can he rescue her?

I enjoyed this story which had the twist in the amount of pain he was in and what he could do that caused that pain. I loved the trust that developed between them and that Jennie was strong enough to defend herself and even him during their worst moments. I was thrilled when they finally had moments of happiness and joy together even though things might not have appeared that good. Easy to read and understand. Contains explicit sexual content.

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Friday, 21 January 2022

Review: Mikko by Ella Maven 3 of 5 stars

Mikko (Stolen Warriors #2)









Mikko by Ella Maven
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Rian had been a prisoner on Earth but the prison she found herself in after being abducted by aliens is incredibly basic - no communal showers, no locking cells, no regular meals and very hostile fellow inmates. She is about to go down fighting for her life there when a scary blue alien with spikes decides he is her rescuer even though he is not happy about her being there. Drexian warrior Mikko had been experimented on by another alien race but had been in the Pit but a third of his life. He has escaped but had returned in order to destroy it when he finds a small, beautiful and very sassy human female fighting for her life and decides he cannot stand idly by. Everything changes when she is offered as a reward for their capture everything changes and he has to leave there now without actioning his plan.

I enjoyed this story which had Mikko focused on his revenge agenda only for it to be derailed by the rescue of Rian. I enjoyed all of the drama and danger in the Pit as well as the more tender moments between them both. I loved the way that he had to gain her trust and he did that quite well as so that shows he had some experience with that even though he seemed to just be focused on violence. Easy to read, clear and easy to understand. Contains explicit sexual content.

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Thursday, 20 January 2022

Review: Rexor by Ella Maven 3 of 5 stars

Rexor (Stolen Warriors #1)









Rexor by Ella Maven
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Daisy tends to look on the optimistic side of life but after being abducted by aliens and then realises that she has become the prize in alien gladiator games she realises that maybe life is not going to be good at all. Rexor was a Drixonian Warrior but was experimented on by another race and now has an uncontrollable bloodlust. However, when he sees a human female in a cage in danger his honour towards women means he cannot let her fall into the hands of monsters who will break her (literally). So he steals her with the intention of rescuing her as he knows she is not for one so damaged as him. He vows to do everything he can to protect her even if he has to break himself to do it.

I enjoyed this story which shows how "she is all" applies in the minds of even the most damaged Drixonian. I loved the sassiness of Daisy and how that contrasted with the determined yet damaged Rexor. They certainly went through some trials as part of their journey and it was great to see them back on his home planet and that he was accepted by his fellow warriors. Easy to read and understand. Contains some explicit sexual content.

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Tuesday, 28 September 2021

Review: Drixonian Warriors: The Complete Series by Ella Maven 4 of 5 stars

Drixonian Warriors: The Complete SeriesDrixonian Warriors: The Complete Series by Ella Maven
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A great value boxset full of strong horned blue aliens and their sense of honour protecting humans who had been abducted.

#0.5 The Alien's Future 3*

Anna is kidnapped from Earth and after the ship crashes on a planet with some blue horned aliens who look like bodybuilders and have lots of piercings. They decide that she and the other females must be their new playthings until one alien Turk possessively protects her and decides that is no way he will share her and instead leaves his clan as he knows he can't fight them all.

This is a novella-length story and it sets off the Drixonian Warrior series and how the women came to the warrior's area. I enjoyed this story although it was a bit short and left me wanting to know more. Thankfully I read this after I had read the first book in the series so it didn't persuade me from reading any more of them. A quick light read with some explicit sexual content.

#1 The Alien's Ransom 3*

Frankie is abducted from Earth and finds herself on a strange planet with green soil being guarded by a gang of muscled aliens with wicked horns who drive on hoverbikes just like the motorcycle clubs from home. All she can think about is going home but the alpha male in charge of them has decided that I belong to him and so she is now on the back of his bike speeding to an unknown destination while freaking out about how much she likes his biceps and scowl. Daz is doing a job that ought to be really easy - they just have to deliver the spaceship full of living cargo to the Uldani and they will then release his brother. However, the cargo is something he has never seen before - human females. The one called Franki is beautiful and he has already spilt blood to protect her - so how is he going to rescue his brother when she is actually his and he can't hand her over?

I enjoyed this first book in the series. It contained alien abduction, prisoners, a group of underdogs who are determined to be honourable and treat women with the respect that they deserve and ancient lore. I loved the attempts by both Frankie and Daz to understand each other and the place they found an ability to understand each other. A nice story with a good level of danger and drama between the various alien races and some good differentiation between good and bad. Frankie was a sassy woman who was determined to protect those who she considered her family just as Daz was a typical alpha male who would do anything he could and even beyond that in order to protect those who were part of his wider responsibility as well as those who he loved. Well written and easy to read and understand. Contains explicit sexual content.

#2 The Alien's Escape 4*

Valerie woke up having been abducted on a spaceship shackled in a prison cell. Apparently, she is supposed to be a breeder for the blue coloured alien in the cell next to her. While Val wants to hate him, he has been taking beatings in order to protect her so she can't. Sex hates the food and the beatings, but at least the view improves since human Val turned up. The captors want them to mate so that they can take the baby, but there is no way he is going to allow that. While he is willing to take whatever he has to in order to make sure that Val is left alone, when they start to hurt her too he needs to find a way for them both to escape while taking out every captor. Then when they have escaped he will happily fill her with as many babies as she wants!

I enjoyed this story of how Val met Sax, what they endured in captivity and how the relationship between them developed. The way that they escaped was interesting and their pursuit was very dramatic. I loved Val with her sensitivity but in the end, that became real grit and determination. A very enjoyable story that had a HEA at the end. Contains some explicit sexual content.

#3 The Alien's Undoing 4*

Human Reba has a true-crime podcast on Earth before her abduction and so when they are "rescued" from one set of aliens by the second set of blue aliens on hoverbikes her kidnapping 101 kicks in and she escapes terrified that the second set is worse. Now having been captured by a third set of aliens her only hope is the blue alien who tracked her down, is not happy with her and is now a prisoner too. Drixonian Warrior Ward had everything going well until the loud yellow-haired human left off his bike and was promptly captured by the slimy Rizars instead. His orders were simple - retrieve the human, instead, he seems to desire her with every beat of his heart. When they escape and are on the run together trying to survive he is certain of one thing - she is his and he will protect her until his last breath.

I enjoyed this story which had a lot of drama and danger as they moved from crisis to crisis. It was great to see that they had to work together in order to escape or defeat the various animal or alien species. Poor Ward tried really hard to be honourable and to behave as he would be expected to do so by his leader but in the end, his attraction to Reba won the battle and he was then completely lost. Easy to read and understand. Contains explicit sexual content.

#4 The Alien's Revenge 5*

Miranda is on an alien planet after being abducted by a different set of aliens. The other women may have Stockholm Syndrome but she is determined not to fall for one of them and pump out alien babies. Fiercely independent, one day her independent exploration takes her into the hands of a savage horned alien who barely speaks but has no intention of letting her go. Bizarrely, his great survival skills turn her on! Draxionan Warrior Drak was exiled and all his cloudy mind can think about is revenge as he focuses on existing as a beast and shadow of the warrior he once was. That is until he sees a human female struggling for her life and suddenly he is no longer thinking of revenge but providing for her by feeding her and keeping her safe. But the one who was responsible of exciting him is not done and this time he is not just fighting hard to reclaim his place but also his female.

I really enjoyed this story where we saw a softer and more human side of Miranda as well as the determined side of her fighting for justice. I loved the way that they both cared for each other and also stood up for each other so that they truly were a partnership of equals where she was the brains and he was the brawn. Both were not interested in finding a mate and yet both were struck by the same gift as the others. Well written, easy to read and understand I loved their relationship. Contains some explicit sexual content.

#5 The Alien's Savior 4*

Naomi was protected all her life by her older brother and now by the crew of fellow women on the strange alien planet who seem to be determined to protect her virtue. She realises that she will need to make the best of the situation they are all in and the thought of shacking up with one of the blue horned aliens doesn't seem that bad. So when she finds that the particular alien who she is convinced is her mate has left of a reckless mission she decides to take control and bring him back herself. Drixonian Warrior Gar is beyond angry when he realises that Naomi has put herself in harm's way for him as she is the one human he can't resist and the one who he doesn't deserve and he refuses to bind her to his doomed destiny. But she is in danger and he needs to make sure she is safe - especially from him.

Natalie certainly was determined that Gar would be her mate and that he would so be her first one. It was strange to read all of his negativity and determination to save her while also rejecting her. Thank goodness she had the determination for them both in the right direction and that the team were able to help her. I was thrilled when they eventually ended up with the kind of ending that they both deserved. Plenty of danger and drama in this one as well as the surprise transportation option. Contains explicit sexual content.

#5.5 The Alien's Healer 4*

Drixonian Warrior Hap was injured and one of his arms is pretty useless. Unable to get out of bed and refusing food elder and healer Shep determines to find a way to heal him by taking him away from the compound so he can find himself.

This was a sweet novella where two strong warriors were each fighting their demons and life-changing injuries. While away from the compound and working on a derelict hut they stop fighting their attraction with each other and find true happiness. Contains M/M sexual content.

#6 The Alien's Challenge 4*

Tabitha has back on Earth had the occasional one night stand but she has never had a drunken make-out session with a horned and blue-skinned alien until she was abducted by aliens. But Xavy left her frustrated and then hid somewhere where she passed out - the problem is she wakes up miles into the air on a spaceship piloted by Xavy on a secret solo mission. Xavy desperately wants her but he wants to do some things to her that are distinctly dishonourable so keeps rejecting her out of fear and the urge to protect her. So when he finds her as a stowaway he has no choice but to return her to camp until that doesn't go as expected and now he is the only thing keeping her safe, When he finds out she likes his rough touch as much as he likes to give it to her all the floodgates open - they just have to survive and get back.

I really enjoyed this story where Xavy was conflicted only for Tabitha to like what is very much like BDSM back on Earth. I loved the way that they both worked as a team to save each other and their passion for each other. Easy to read and understand it was a fun read. Contains explicit sexual content.

#7 The Alien's Equal 4*

Justine is fiercely independent and in control of her life since she had so little growing up and so the hulking blue aliens with horns do nothing for her as long as she avoids the one male with the soft voice and the all-seeing eyes. Their peaceful existence is threatened by enemies who would love to kill the aliens who protect the humans and take the women as breeders to churn out children. And so she slaps on the warpaint and suits up because no one is controlling her destiny but her. Drixonian Warrior knows that Justine is his mate from the moment he met her but she needs patience and the kind of gentle touch that cannot be rushed. But as war looms he realises that he may have waited too long. His role is crucial to ensuring their complete freedom and it is a mission he might not return from. But Justine insists on fighting at his side but she doesn't realise that his patience has come to an end and so when he is through she will be begging him to claim her!

I really enjoyed this story which had a mixture in the culmination of the battle for their freedom as well as a chance for Justine to be key to the fight while also seeing that she can do that role AND have the man of her dreams if only she were to trust him with her safety and her heart before it is too late. I really enjoyed the fighting, the unexpected help and the final chapters looking at their life after the war. Easy to read and understand. Contains explicit sexual content.

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Monday, 27 September 2021

Review: The Alien's Equal by Ella Maven 4 of 5 stars

The Alien's Equal (Drixonian Warriors, #7)The Alien's Equal by Ella Maven
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Justine is fiercely independent and in control of her life since she had so little growing up and so the hulking blue aliens with horns do nothing for her as long as she avoids the one male with the soft voice and the all-seeing eyes. Their peaceful existence is threatened by enemies who would love to kill the aliens who protect the humans and take the women as breeders to churn out children. And so she slaps on the warpaint and suits up because no one is controlling her destiny but her. Drixonian Warrior knows that Justine is his mate from the moment he met her but she needs patience and the kind of gentle touch that cannot be rushed. But as war looms he realises that he may have waited too long. His role is crucial to ensuring their complete freedom and it is a mission he might not return from. But Justine insists on fighting at his side but she doesn't realise that his patience has come to an end and so when he is through she will be begging him to claim her!

I really enjoyed this story which had a mixture in the culmination of the battle for their freedom as well as a chance for Justine to be key to the fight while also seeing that she can do that role AND have the man of her dreams if only she were to trust him with her safety and her heart before it is too late. I really enjoyed the fighting, the unexpected help and the final chapters looking at their life after the war. Easy to read and understand. Contains explicit sexual content.

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Sunday, 26 September 2021

Review: The Alien's Challenge by Ella Maven 4 of 5 stars

The Alien's Challenge (Drixonian Warriors, #6)The Alien's Challenge by Ella Maven
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tabitha has back on Earth had the occasional one night stand but she has never had a drunken make-out session with a horned and blue-skinned alien until she was abducted by aliens. But Xavy left her frustrated and then hid somewhere where she passed out - the problem is she wakes up miles into the air on a spaceship piloted by Xavy on a secret solo mission. Xavy desperately wants her but he wants to do some things to her that are distinctly dishonourable so keeps rejecting her out of fear and the urge to protect her. So when he finds her as a stowaway he has no choice but to return her to camp until that doesn't go as expected and now he is the only thing keeping her safe, When he finds out she likes his rough touch as much as he likes to give it to her all the floodgates open - they just have to survive and get back.

I really enjoyed this story where Xavy was conflicted only for Tabitha to like what is very much like BDSM back on Earth. I loved the way that they both worked as a team to save each other and their passion for each other. Easy to read and understand it was a fun read. Contains explicit sexual content.

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Saturday, 25 September 2021

Review: The Alien's Healer by Ella Maven 4 of 5 stars

The Alien's Healer (Drixonian Warrior #5.5)The Alien's Healer by Ella Maven
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Drixonian Warrior Hap was injured and one of his arms is pretty useless. Unable to get out of bed and refusing food elder and healer Shep determines to find a way to heal him by taking him away from the compound so he can find himself.

This was a sweet novella where two strong warriors were each fighting their demons and life-changing injuries. While away from the compound and working on a derelict hut they stop fighting their attraction with each other and find true happiness. Contains M/M sexual content.

Currently given free to the author's subscribers

Friday, 24 September 2021

Review: The Alien's Savior by Ella Maven 4 of 5 stars

The Alien's Savior (Drixonian Warrior, #5)The Alien's Savior by Ella Maven
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Naomi was protected all her life by her older brother and now by the crew of fellow women on the strange alien planet who seem to be determined to protect her virtue. She realises that she will need to make the best of the situation they are all in and the thought of shacking up with one of the blue horned aliens doesn't seem that bad. So when she finds that the particular alien who she is convinced is her mate has left of a reckless mission she decides to take control and bring him back herself. Drixonian Warrior Gar is beyond angry when he realises that Naomi has put herself in harm's way for him as she is the one human he can't resist and the one who he doesn't deserve and he refuses to bind her to his doomed destiny. But she is in danger and he needs to make sure she is safe - especially from him.

Natalie certainly was determined that Gar would be her mate and that he would so be her first one. It was strange to read all of his negativity and determination to save her while also rejecting her. Thank goodness she had the determination for them both in the right direction and that the team were able to help her. I was thrilled when they eventually ended up with the kind of ending that they both deserved. Plenty of danger and drama in this one as well as the surprise transportation option. Contains explicit sexual content.

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Monday, 20 September 2021

Review: The Alien's Revenge by Ella Maven 5 of 5 stars

The Alien's Revenge (Drixonian Warriors, #4)The Alien's Revenge by Ella Maven
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Miranda is on an alien planet after being abducted by a different set of aliens. The other women may have Stockholm Syndrome but she is determined not to fall for one of them and pump out alien babies. Fiercely independent, one day her independent exploration takes her into the hands of a savage horned alien who barely speaks but has no intention of letting her go. Bizarrely, his great survival skills turn her on! Draxionan Warrior Drak was exiled and all his cloudy mind can think about is revenge as he focuses on existing as a beast and shadow of the warrior he once was. That is until he sees a human female struggling for her life and suddenly he is no longer thinking of revenge but providing for her by feeding her and keeping her safe. But the one who was responsible of exciting him is not done and this time he is not just fighting hard to reclaim his place but also his female.

I really enjoyed this story where we saw a softer and more human side of Miranda as well as the determined side of her fighting for justice. I loved the way that they both cared for each other and also stood up for each other so that they truly were a partnership of equals where she was the brains and he was the brawn. Both were not interested in finding a mate and yet both were struck by the same gift as the others. Well written, easy to read and understand I loved their relationship. Contains some explicit sexual content.

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Friday, 17 September 2021

Review: The Alien's Undoing by Ella Maven 4 of 5 stars

The Alien's Undoing (Drixonian Warriors, #3)The Alien's Undoing by Ella Maven
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Human Reba has a true-crime podcast on Earth before her abduction and so when they are "rescued" from one set of aliens by the second set of blue aliens on hoverbikes her kidnapping 101 kicks in and she escapes terrified that the second set is worse. Now having been captured by a third set of aliens her only hope is the blue alien who tracked her down, is not happy with her and is now a prisoner too. Drixonian Warrior Ward had everything going well until the loud yellow-haired human left off his bike and was promptly captured by the slimy Rizars instead. His orders were simple - retrieve the human, instead, he seems to desire her with every beat of his heart. When they escape and are on the run together trying to survive he is certain of one thing - she is his and he will protect her until his last breath.

I enjoyed this story which had a lot of drama and danger as they moved from crisis to crisis. It was great to see that they had to work together in order to escape or defeat the various animal or alien species. Poor Ward tried really hard to be honourable and to behave as he would be expected to do so by his leader but in the end, his attraction to Reba won the battle and he was then completely lost. Easy to read and understand. Contains explicit sexual content.

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Monday, 13 September 2021

Review: The Alien's Future by Ella Maven 3 of 5 stars

The Alien's Future (Drixonian Warrior, #0.5)The Alien's Future by Ella Maven
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Anna is kidnapped from Earth and after the ship crashes on a planet with some blue horned aliens who look like bodybuilders and have lots of piercings. They decide that she and the other females must be their new playthings until one alien Turk possessively protects her and decides that is no way he will share her and instead leaves his clan as he knows he can't fight them all.

This is a novella-length story and it sets off the Drixonian Warrior series and how the women came to the warrior's area. I enjoyed this story although it was a bit short and left me wanting to know more. Thankfully I read this after I had read the first book in the series so it didn't persuade me from reading any more of them. A quick light read with some explicit sexual content.

Buy from Amazon

Wednesday, 1 September 2021

Review: The Alien's Escape by Ella Maven 4 of 5 stars

The Alien's Escape (Drixonian Warriors, #2)The Alien's Escape by Ella Maven
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Valerie woke up having been abducted on a spaceship shackled in a prison cell. Apparently, she is supposed to be a breeder for the blue coloured alien in the cell next to her. While Val wants to hate him, he has been taking beatings in order to protect her so she can't. Sex hates the food and the beatings, but at least the view improves since human Val turned up. The captors want them to mate so that they can take the baby, but there is no way he is going to allow that. While he is willing to take whatever he has to in order to make sure that Val is left alone, when they start to hurt her too he needs to find a way for them both to escape while taking out every captor. Then when they have escaped he will happily fill her with as many babies as she wants!

I enjoyed this story of how Val met Sax, what they endured in captivity and how the relationship between them developed. The way that they escaped was interesting and their pursuit was very dramatic. I loved Val with her sensitivity but in the end, that became real grit and determination. A very enjoyable story that had a HEA at the end. Contains some explicit sexual content.

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Friday, 27 August 2021

Review: The Alien's Ransom by Ella Maven 3 of 5 stars

The Alien's Ransom (Drixonian Warrior, #1)The Alien's Ransom by Ella Maven
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Frankie is abducted from Earth and finds herself on a strange planet with green soil being guarded by a gang of muscled aliens with wicked horns who drive on hoverbikes just like the motorcycle clubs from home. All she can think about is going home but the alpha male in charge of them has decided that I belong to him and so she is now on the back of his bike speeding to an unknown destination while freaking out about how much she likes his biceps and scowl. Daz is doing a job that ought to be really easy - they just have to deliver the spaceship full of living cargo to the Uldani and they will then release his brother. However, the cargo is something he has never seen before - human females. The one called Franki is beautiful and he has already spilt blood to protect her - so how is he going to rescue his brother when she is actually his and he can't hand her over?

I enjoyed this first book in the series. It contained alien abduction, prisoners, a group of underdogs who are determined to be honourable and treat women with the respect that they deserve and ancient lore. I loved the attempts by both Frankie and Daz to understand each other and the place they found an ability to understand each other. A nice story with a good level of danger and drama between the various alien races and some good differentiation between good and bad. Frankie was a sassy woman who was determined to protect those who she considered her family just as Daz was a typical alpha male who would do anything he could and even beyond that in order to protect those who were part of his wider responsibility as well as those who he loved. Well written and easy to read and understand. Contains explicit sexual content.

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