Thrust into a deadly game….Avery Lennox has been called many names, but bond mate was never one of them. Her position as Chief Security Officer for Cosmos Raines guarantees that her life will never be boring—especially after her genius boss decides to open a portal between Earth and Baade, a world filled with an annoying, male-dominated species called Prime—but after meeting one particular alien, … particular alien, Avery decides to pursue him through the portal.
The trip to another world was…indescribable, but it’s when she returns home that Avery is in the most danger. Someone else is as fascinated with Core as she is, and believes Avery is the perfect bait.
From the moment Core Ta’Duran met Avery, he was captivated by the human woman who shields herself with an icy demeanor and a gun. Avery knows he wants a lifetime with her, and even though she is fighting their bond, she still appears on his world with a tantalizing offer: three days together with no questions, no ties, and no regrets.
When he follows her back to Earth, instead of finding Avery, he discovers a menacing message left for him: agree to be hunted or Avery dies.
Can Avery and Core turn the tables on the ruthless killer who wants to display Core as a trophy in his private collection, or will Core lose the most crucial battle of his life?
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Core’s Attack by S. E. Smith
Book 6 of the Cosmos’s Gateway series. Science fiction romance with erotica elements. Best read as part of the series.
Avery is the chief security officer for Cosmos and is in a prime position to learn more about the aliens that are going through the Gateway. She agrees to three days with Core, no strings, no regrets. She doesn’t want anything permanent which Core doesn’t understand but he is willing to play the temporary game. There is an evil scientist that is also interested in Core and he uses Avery as a bargaining tool.
The last third of the book is intense and full of jeopardy.
Much of this volume runs parallel to the prior book and there are several scenes that are repeated in this book but from a slightly different perspective. Listening to the audiobook version, I had to check a couple of times thinking I had accidentally restarted the wrong book. I then referred to a print copy which I had and realized it was deliberately going over the same timeline.
Don’t despair. It’s a romance so an hea is guaranteed.
An entertaining and sexy hot series.
A good addition to this series. I really like Core and Avery really grew on me as we got to see behind the walls that she had erected.
This story starts about when Merrick went back for Addy. Markham has killed his half brother, Weston but Avery is hoping to round up the last of Avalov’s people. That includes the sociopath Markham.
I am looking forward to Derick and Amelia’s (Runt) story but omg what in the world have Rita2 and DAR been up to?! Lol
As always AMAZING! Loved it!!!
S.E. Smith’s CORE’S ATTACK is the newest book in the Cosmos’ Gateway series. It’s a standalone romance, but you could start with *Tink’s Neverland* to understand the history. I discovered Susan’s work through this series, so it’s always been my favorite, and Core’s Attack is a great addition.
Another enjoyable read from Ms Smith with an entertaining and riveting plot.
Wonderful to have another story in Cosmos’ Gateway series.
Great to spend time on Baade and learn more about the planet.
Avery is a very emotionally closed off woman and it is hard to warm up to her at first. Yes, her childhood was difficult and unfortunately she ends up with a warped view of her parents love.
Some rehashing of scenes from Merrick’s Maiden as there is overlapping in the storylines but from different points of view. The baddies view which was enjoyably different.
Loved Core, he was such a careful gentleman with Avery but became the warrior he was when it was needed.
Loved the ending. What fun is ahead.
Not Surprised. Awesome!! Kick ass heroine, yes. Sexy alpha alien, yes. Romance and Action, yes and yes!! I love, love this series with it’s HEA’s and continuing story line. I waited a long time for this story and was not disappointed. Can’t wait for Runt’s adventure.
Top-notch storytelling!
It’s hard to pick a favorite series from this author; they’re all excellent, but this is near the top! Cosmos’ Gateway always brings thrills galore; from romance of (almost) bonded mates, to planning dangerous rescues, and hunting or being hunted! I loved seeing the teamwork as Cosmos’ crew prepares to annihilate the opposition. It’s awesome to see ‘evil’ get its ‘just deserts.’ The sassy, irrepressible, ever-evolving AIs make me laugh. Best of all is seeing Avery find the love she never expected to have. She and Core are perfect together. Splendid reading!