“I’m going to teach you what it is to want.”As a breeder, Ava Davies has only known pain and punishment. Sneaking off planet is meant to give her a fresh start. Instead, she crash lands on a brutal prison planet and comes face to face with the one male she’s never forgotten. The ex-warrior, now barbarian convict, she condemned to this very place.Shackled and tossed over the his hulking shoulder, … hulking shoulder, she expects death, but Commander Hunter Valdus has a different plan. He’s finally found the key to his escape and his revenge. All he has to do is keep the treacherous, but beautiful female alive and at a distance until he can use her as bait for his dark purposes.
But raw, blood-pounding need is a potent force, and even the best-laid plans can be laid to waste, especially on Dragath25.
The second book in the Condemned Series, Taken is a standalone, action-packed, sexy sci-fi romance with a HEA, a resourceful heroine who discovers true pleasure, healing, and a second chance where she least expects it, and a strong, sexy hero who knows what his female needs and how to give it to her. You’ll fall hard for him.
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A world where absolute power goes unchecked – Where corruption knows no bounds- And where lives, and deaths, are nothing but cheap means of entertainment to please the whims of the elite.
A world that Ava had escaped from.
She is seeking a miracle.
Freedom from the corruption – Freedom from the tyranny – Freedom from the humiliation and pain.
Her hope is dashed when she finds herself trapped in a living nightmare. Deep in the core of the labor camps of Dragath25’s.
Right into the midst of those who no longer have any reason to hold on to their humanity, but every reason to feed their darkness.
Will her fate among the depraved be even crueler than her life as a breeder?
Valdus and his men choose to fight the Council’s corruption. They lost. Their fates are now sealed in the hell that is Dragath25.
Valdus has planned and waited for the day he could save his men and exact his revenge. And now it seems the key to his freedom has been delivered directly into his hands. He just needs to keep her alive long enough to get the council to respond.
Ava was everything I like in a heroine – Smart, quick-witted, fast to respond and despite the odds, she gave everything she had, every darn time! I enjoyed that she did not make excuses and that she still had a shred of humanity after everything she had been through.
Valdus was the anti-hero hero. I know that’s a tough one. He was a true leader in every sense of the word. He put his men before himself. He stepped up and made the tough decisions.
**sigh** I want a Valdus.
Lots of action and bloodshed dotted with some pretty horrific scenes of cruelty blended in with suspense and one sweet yet smoking romance.
I did not read book one in this series – I was able to read this without it but IMO if I had read the first in series this would have been twice as intense.
In this book we return to the prison planet to find out Ava’s fate.
What I loved about this book is Ava. She was different then I thought. I wasn’t really sure about her in the first book, but in this story the reader finds out who the real Ava is. What she has gone through, her strength, loyalty and her love. She was the star of the book and I was rooting for her.
I did find that the cave story dragged a bit. i would have liked more on what happens after.
I read this book from the front cover to the back cover in one sitting! I could NOT stop! The author definitely had me addicted from the very first pages and much like the characters I was held trapped until the final word was read.
This is not a story for those faint of heart, if you like your story to be all roses and unicorns- this isn’t for you. If, however, you love your books to delve into the dark then sit down in a comfy chair and start reading.
Cannot wait to read Rykers story!
Well, as soon as I read this one, I bought the next, and the next, and the next, and ore-ordered the next. So yeah, 5 stars!
The storyline definitely got my attention at the very beginning kept me interested in the twist that was both interesting and well thought out written scenes with intricate challenges and characters makes me want to read more
She wanted to live her life her way but she ends up in the minds as a slave. He wants revenge and to escape from the mines. He sees her and he knew he needed to keep her safe until they could escape. Can he keep her safe? Can they escape? See if they can
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Now I’m a fast reader, I literally absorb books, but this one had me reader faster than usual. I was absorbed and gripped by what was happening, was going to happen, I had to know, it wasn’t a case of I’d like to know I had to know! There are some triggers in this, it’s set on a very dangerous planet with some very dangerous men! The author led me through the book at her own pace, not too fast as she wanted to build the scene, the plot, the characters, it seemed as though they were all very important to her. It’s a great book, grab a coffee or cup of tea, sit by the fire and enjoy!
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This story has a little of everything, sweet romance, sexy overbearing and frustrating alpha make and a beautiful woman who has the right heart and spirit. Thoroughly enjoying and entertaining.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The second book in The Condemned Series and I know I want to read the next book. Ava Davies and resistance fighter Hunter Valdus’ story had me on the edge of my seat. There is suspense, drama, danger, a power hungry councilman, a very strong willed woman, and a man who will do anything to keep her safe. The book has a very good storyline one that kept me turning pages. I want to read Ryker’s story.