He fought like a beast. Then he claimed me like one.Xander didn’t just win me in the arena. The alien brute claimed me there too, with my punished bottom still burning and my screams of climax almost drowned out by the roar of the crowd.Almost…Victory earned him freedom and the right to take me as his mate, but making me truly his will mean more than just spanking me into shameful surrender and … spanking me into shameful surrender and then rutting me like a wild beast. Before he carries me off as his prize, the dark truth that brought me here must be exposed at last.
Publisher’s Note: Gladiator includes spankings and rough, intense sexual scenes. If such material offends you, please don’t buy this book.
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Just WOW!!! This book started off at a run and didn’t slow down throughout the entire thing. Xander and Katarina were both kidnapped from Earth and taken as prisoners in a twisted gladiator game of survival. It doesn’t stop there. There are multiple governments involved in this life altering game that contains sex, violence, strategies, lies, secrets and so much mystery and adventure. This was a mind boggling, thrilling storyline that I would recommend whole-heartedly.
Fantastic Story & Narration Captivating & Intense!
Gladiator
A Rough Sci-Fi Romance
By: Piper Stone
Narrated by: Richard Reynolds
Wow, this is one steamy, action packed, out of this world romance! The book grabbed my attention right from the start and held it straight to the end. Piper Stone’s book, she is a gifted author, I’ve enjoyed several of her other novels but this is my first of her SciFi/Paranormal novels and it is great to see another side of her creative mind. The story and characters she created is imaginative and original, there is excellent character development and world building. Katrina Garens, a human, finds herself in a cell with other girls, she learns she was abducted by aliens and is now a part of some sick game they want her to play. Xander Ashe aka Thor, is from Planet Cryton and was working on Earth when he was double crossed after learning things he was not supposed to know. He was sent t planet Zatan, to participate is a hunger games type of competition, the goal is to survive, the prize is a return trip back home. When he is chosen to play he fights his way to a win and is allowed to pick a mate, he sees Katrina and chooses her. One of the rules is they much try to procreate. The females that are abducted are often taken by force and used as birthing machines. Katrina’s mating saves her from that fate but Xander must show the aliens he is playing along. After some resistance the two make an awesome team as they go to face the elements and challenges. The chemistry between them is undeniable and as they go on they discover some interesting things, some things Xander already knew but it is eye opening for Katrina. This book is cleverly plotted, the twists and turns are mind-blowing! There is also plenty of drama, action, thrilling suspense, some heartfelt and emotional moments as well as erotic scenes that lead to a hot romance. Piper Stone, thank you for another amazing story.
I listened to the Audible edition, Richard Reynolds is a talented narrator and versatile voice artist. He brings the characters to life, giving each their own distinct voice and personalty. He does an awesome job covering the roles for both the male and female characters which makes it easier to follow them and their story. He sets the perfect tone for the story, capturing the characters emotions, as well as their passion and drama, projecting it all into his performance. He is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another great listen
Gladiator by Piper Stone.
A brilliant read. Great story. Great characters. I loved Katarina and Xander. I loved the cover. 5*.
Katarina wakes up to find herself a prisoner on a planet that is not Earth. She has been captured by abusive aliens. When another prisoner Xander chooses her as a prize can they work together to solve the mystery of their capture & win their freedom? Katarina makes some mistakes that put her life in jeopardy, sometimes defiantly endangering both of them. Xander is a worthy leader, highly trained and motivated to survive. This sci-fi dark romance is full of plot twists, violence, trust issues, family drama, discipline and erotic encounters. Both characters are multi-layered. Very descriptive in setting and non-stop action. An entertaining read with a HEA.
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Gladiator is a sci-fi/kidnapping romance with some elements of dub con. The two main characters are kidnapped and thrown into a pit to fight or given to the winners of the fight for entertainment. There is another angle to the story that I wasn’t expecting. It made me like the book even more.
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Hot damn!!!!
Damn!!! I loved this alien action adventure has everything to keep you glued from page one till the last!! Aliens, abduction, domination, discipline, enemies, action, adventure, intense chemistry, lust and heat. Awesome characters, Katarina and Xander just round out a great story!! A must read!!
Sensationally dark sci-fi romance in a way only this author can craft
—>>> Alien gladiators, captive human females, greedy politically motivated races – all these factors blend into a sensationally dark sci-fi romance in a way only this author can craft! One of her best stories for me, and it is packed with many intriguing elements!
This book took me quite a bit to read because I couldn’t get into the story like I normally would. There are scenes that I want comfortable with, and in my opinion, the story seemed to be all over the place. There are quite a few plot twists that I never saw coming, and in the end, I did enjoy this book.
Please note that I did receive an ARC of this book, and the opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Wow I had a great time with this storyline. The characters are well developed and engaging. I enjoyed the smooth flow of the storyline. I enjoyed reading this authors books.
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Wow. politics and on a world ending intergalactic scale. This story seems to start out simple. Xander (a Cryton prisoner gladiator) defeats a Zatan warrior and claims Katarina(a grad student kidnapped from Earth), but it’s so much more. There are layers upon layers of intrigue, secrets and lies that have put them together and they have to build trust if they are to survive, all the while having to mate every 2 days to satisfy the sick Zatan King’s “Game”. The complexity of the story astounds me intertwined with the Xander and Katarina’s darkly erotic growing need for each other and Xander’s dark past. I think this might be her best yet. A must read!
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There is a twisted, intriguing plot going on in this story about subterfuge and betrayal on multiple levels. It can be a little hard to follow with the changing backstory as it is unfolding. But I like how it is a full dark romance which you don’t always get but PS is better about writing lately. There is the dominating alpha she is known for; the kind that fights for the woman he has chosen. The is the feisty female character. Overall, it was a solid read
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Read with caution will melt your kindle and your panties! If you are looking for a read with a totally alpha man who does what he wants when he wants to his woman and makes sure she loves every minute of it then here you go look no further this is the book for you!!! Makes me want one of my own gladiators 😉
This book isn’t just hot sex though there is a really good story in there too! Bonus! The two main characters have to fight through these gladiator games/trials that they have been kidnapped for there is plenty of action and suspense to figure out what’s going on and why…..I don’t like leaving spoilers just trust me, read it you will love it!
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A well written steamy story that held my interest until the end. Gladiator Xander and Katarina’s story there is suspense, drama, danger, and romance. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Wonderfully fantastic… The book was amazing… It had a lot of details and juicy scenes to it… The characters and their personalities match them perfectly… The plot and the storyline was very descriptive and amazing…
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This was one read that had some very dark parts to it.
The plot is very interesting and kept my attention right throughout.
The chemistry between the two main characters is of the charts.
There’s plenty of action drama suspense twist and turns and steam.
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A truly outstanding dark Sci-Fi romance that will capture the reader’s attention & does not let go until the last page has been turned. The story-line & plot is suspenseful, well-written & intriguing with well-developed characters that have unique distinctive personalities which ultimately complement each other throughout their dangerous journey. There is good scene descriptions & world building.
There is: a young human female (Katarina) is chosen as a prize by a brutal Cryton alien gladiator (Thor aka Xander) & is publically taken by him in the arena, a despicable king (Rajah), various kinds of aliens, military conspiracies, twists & turns, intrigue, suspense, mystery, secrets, adventure, action, abduction, violence, brutality, discipline, spanking, humiliation, anguish, vengeful feelings, devious plans, memories, danger, threats, enemies, suspicions, manipulations, defiance, trust issues, memories, confrontation, deceit, betrayal, family issues, discovery, compromises, decisions, love, contentment, steamy scenes & a satisfying conclusion. I absolutely enjoyed reading this Sci-fi romance & would recommend it to people who enjoy reading this genre. I doubt that you would be disappointed.
Will they ever be free?
Piper does it again! Hang on to your hats because this story has it all! It is filled with hot edgy alien sex, some dark romance, a sinister mystery and a HEA ending. There are hints of d/s and discipline so if you have any triggers I would not recommend this story to you.
This book is packed with Action and Drama from the first page. It will keep you on the edge of your seat. Xander and Kat have to fight to survive some pretty sketchy beings and it begins at the beginning. Gladiator is not a book to be missed. Drama action even a hit of some very naughty scenes that will make you curl your toes and panties melt. It was a good story and will alow you to sink your teeth into. Some come enjoy the ride.
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This is a very good read with a solid storyline. The book is filled with lots of action, intensity, adventure and steam. Katarina and Xander’s story is not for everyone but if you enjoy extremes you should enjoy this. I am posting a elective, forthright review.