Marek Stasky isn’t sure about this trip to Gemma-Hydrox, but he has no choice. He signed an agreement with Gerri Wilder, the Galaxy’s foremost matchmaker, before he knew the particulars of the inhabitants. Now he’s just confused. Since he doesn’t follow the, uh, proclivities of the natives, why exactly has Ms. Wilder recruited him? As the planet’s twin suns appear on the horizon, he knows he’ll … he’ll soon find out. But that’s as far as it will go. No one can force a new lifestyle on him. No siree.
Eve doesn’t understand why she’s been assigned to take care of the luscious visitor from earth, but she knows she likes the way he looks and acts, way too much. Cautiously she allows herself to study him. But if she lets her interest show, and the lords find out, punishment will be dire. As she stands ready to serve, she judiciously keeps her head down and her mouth shut…until the human asks her a question.
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Who else is waiting for Calamity to become a person and get her own book lol!!!
Marek decides to go to Gerri Wilder and surprise surprise he’s sent to the same planet as his friend Pace, only think is…..he only likes females. Did Gerri finally get one wrong? Nah…..Marek meets Eve at the banquet, she’s one of the serving staff, but he’s not allowed to be with her, she’s got a huge secret, but even she doesn’t know what that secret is!!! Another great book in the series, I want more!!!
A Richly Layered, Emotionally Intense, Suspense Filled Story…
All I can say about LJ Vickery’s follow-up to her first Paranormal Dating Agency (PDA) world story “Keeping Pace” is, wow!
“Adamant Eve”, the second installment based on the far away planet of Gemma-Hydrox, is a fast paced, fairly intense emotional rollercoaster, and a huge leap up in literary tone. Gone is the heavy cheese factor present in the first book. Gone is the extended use of the comical, bordering on silly hydroxine-to-english lingo banter that obscured much of the previous book. Instead what we are given here is something far more heartfelt, emotionally taxing, and serious in nature. A new direction that was as wonderful as it was unexpected.
I will admit, I’m not a huge sci-fi fan. As a result, I went into this second installment expecting something similar to the first, but what I found was so much more than I could have ever hoped for in a space themed PDA tale!
Here, we are brought back into this intergalactic story world a short time after “Keeping Pace” ends. We enter with Pace and Lola back on earth in their home there, visiting with Pace’s best friend, Marek Stasky. What follows is a richly layered, emotionally rich, suspense filled story about Marek, a former Space Ranger and current Boston Police Detective with a heartbreaking past. A man, who turns to Gerri Wilder after seeing best friend Pace find the mate of his dreams. And Eve, a timid and behaviorally conditioned servant within the Lord’s palace on Gemma-Hydrox. A woman shrouded in mystery, hidden deep within the bowels of the castle, unknown even to the citizens of the planet her and her “sisters” were stolen from. A woman so uniquely special, she doesn’t even understand what she herself possesses within. It is a plot that will keep you glued to each and every page, especially as Gerri leads Marek toward Eve, with warnings of “all is not as it appears”. Warnings that give Marek no choice but to put his detective skills to use and solve a sinister mystery the citizens of Gemma-Hydrox aren’t even aware they should be rebelling against at all costs!
And after the light and quirky tone of the first book, this one showcases a much darker, more series tone, befitting of Marek and the role he must play in securing his growing love for Eve. A love that grows with every new detail Vickery unveils. A love that’s tested with every new horror Vickery places in her protagonist’s path. A love that ultimately must endure in order to protect against a bigger enemy and save the very existence of the two-sunned planet
Is it still a quirky, sometimes silly but sexy, and panty-melting love story? Yes, yes it is. But it is also so much more! It is a story fully worthy of its own series (and yay there are five books currently), but also one that is MORE than worthy of being part of the PDA lexicon, and a most interesting expansion of the not only the PDA world’s boundaries, but of this reader’s tolerance of sci-fi romance boundaries as well. A definitive must read for the open-minded PDA universe fan!
I so enjoyed book 2 Marek is hurting from the lost of a past love Eve has been held prisoner for years and sparks fly at their first meeting. This Book keep the pages turning so you could figure out the mystery of Eve and her sisters. You are not disappointed. It is best if you read book 1 to follow along with the story. I am hoping that Not play gets his own story as well – he was a big part of this book and I like his character.
Looking forward to the next book in this series!
Omg this book does not disappoint in any way, theres amazing characters, hot romance scenes, and aliens. Eve is sweet and kind, you just fall in love with her and hope for everything to go right for her. This book is very smooth and easy to read and definitely swoon worthy, so I highly recommend it to everyone.
Marek and Eve’s story is astonishing! The origin story of Eve and her sister’s is incredible. Gamma-Hydrox is an amazing world.
After hearing about his friend, Pace, and his luck with finding his wife Marek figures he should give Gerri Wilder a chance to find him his lovely lady. However, after discovering the oddities about the population of Gemma-Hydrox he isn’t so sure this woman knows what she is doing when it comes to finding him a mate.
But Merek will give this a try, after all he has nothing left to lose.
And when he meets Eve he’s sure she’s meant to be his.
However, things are all what they seem on the planet and Eve isn’t just a slave serving in the palace to the lords of Gemma-Hydrox.
Merek, Eve, and her ‘sisters’ will soon discover that there are secrets the lords have hidden to benefit them and to keep their ruling alive on Gemma-Hydrox. But once these secrets are revealed will the rest of the citizens of this planet accept Eve and her sisters
This was another cute story. This time Marek breaks down and calls Gerri. He will never find a woman for him on earth cause they all remind them of her. So he goes to Gemma-Hydrox to find a mate except he has NEVER been into guys.
Eve has been imprisoned her whole life except this time at a banquet she’s told to talk and smile to actually be happy which has never been allowed before.
Marek has to find a mate, save the planet and try not to kill one very sick and twisted ID Male.
I have to admit I liked this story a bit better than the first. Probably because of Eve’s character. Love her and I’m a sucker for someone being confined and of course the hero who rescues her. I loved Marek too I mean how could I not? He was funny and sweet and just really down to earth and there wasnt anything I disliked about him. He’s protective of Eve and definitely never gives up. As long as she was kept a prisoner with her “sisters” I’m amazed at how they all were so resilient. Following the rules but in secret being themselves. I loved the book.
This is a wonderful book in this series. But start from the beginning of the series, it will clear up some things , plus it’s also an amazing book. Marek found who he was looking for on Gemma-Hydrox but the “lords” don’t want anyone near Eve or her sisters. But that doesn’t stop Marek from going after what he wants and Eve wants that too. Be prepared from hot sex, space pirates, the lords who are jerks, surprises from the sisters, and more when you read this book. L.J. Vickery has done an amazing job of bringing Gemma-Hydrox to life in all it’s glorious colors. I’m excited about the 3rd book and can’t wait to read it
Another exciting installment to this fun filled series! I really enjoyed the story it was fast paced and sexy. The characters were intriguing and I really liked the new twist with the creatures.
*WARNING* contains explicit adult, alien love scenes
Marek lost his fiancee, the love of his life, but he was ready to move on and decided to contact Gerri Wilder since his buddy has such good luck using her help. Marek was sceptical when he found out he was headed to Gemma-Hydrox, but he had already signed the contract to go through with it.
Eve was a waitress, slave, prisoner on GH. Eve knew she had to stay invisible, until she was allowed to interact with the handsome stranger.
I’ve always liked the Gerri Wilder stories. I like that these stories encompass shifters, humans and aliens. I like this story and the best part for me was what the girls needed to bring about the change to themselves.
That ending though! What’s with that?