HUMAN FEMALES CANNOT BE TRUSTED.She killed to escape her former slave master.Stowed away on my ship. Injected me with poison.Now she’s been remanded to me for probation.It’s my job to watch her. Rule over her. Discipline her.It’s up to me to decide if she’s worthy of asylum on our planet.And I’m dragging my feet on the decision.Because stars know, I like her right where I have her.In my home. In … stars know, I like her right where I have her.
In my home. In my bed.
Kept by me.
Note: This stand-alone romance takes place in the Zandian Masters / Zandian Brides master-verse and delivers an out of this world happily ever after. No cheating, no cliffhangers.
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We’re back on Zandia!
This time a human slave flees a slave planet in a flurry of mysterious circumstances. She ends up on a Zandian ship with its captain as her reluctant keeper. On Zandia she tries hard to fit in but it takes some extraordinary measures to finally convince her “guardian” that even he is allowed to feel and enjoy all the things a human-zandian relationship brings with it.
Although she is only one tiny human female who should be just a ripple in the politics of that universe, it looks as if her existence might initiate a tsunami of change.
Kept by the Zandian is part of the Zandian Brides and Zandian Masters universe. Taisha has escaped from her Ocretian Master, stowing away in a Zandian ship, begging for asylum, and just wanting to help in any way possible to make life better for those around her. Drayk is one to always follow the rules and must remain impartial, but something about Taisha just calls to him. As they work together, he must decide if she’s safe to stay with the Zandians, but she’s keeping a secret. Will they be able to salvage their relationship and hearts before war breaks out?
Oh my goodness, I was completely enthralled with this story! Taisha and Drayk were determined to do anything for their cause and filled with chemistry so thick I could feel it through the pages. Taisha was an amazing character because she just wanted to help those around her, she had such empathy, had that inner flame that just shined bright. I was fascinated by her mentor and the things that were shared, foreseen, and how everything came to play out. Drayk was an interesting character because he had such strong devotion to his duty and tried so hard to remain neutral, but he just couldn’t help himself when it came to Taisha. He was a little hot and cold with her, as he struggled internally, but was ultimately possessive, protective, and irrational at times, like Alpha males falling in love tend to get! I loved their relationship, I loved their journey, I loved being back in the Zandian universe, I loved seeing old characters again and getting some updates, and clearly, I just really loved this book!
I really like this series and was so glad to see more being written in this world. I loved getting to see the original characters and where they are at now. Great ending, can’t wait for the more in this series.
Steamy read.
I love the Zandians. This is another steamy read with wonderful characters and an intriguing storyline.
Wow! This book is fantastic! I was so captivated by the characters and their story I read till I had finished it! I can catch up on sleep later! I loved the stubbornness of the alpha male and the sassy woman. I would highly recommend this book. I can not wait to read more from this author. I am voluntarily leaving my review after reading an advance copy of the book from the author.
I really love the Zandians, I mean, how can you not love big, purple, horny aliens who have sparkly rainbow come? That’s pretty cool, if you ask me. And they fiercely love their women and children, and will do anything to protect their families. I mean, that’s even better.
I like Taisha and Drayk’s story because it shows to me how much the changes the Zandians have been making when it comes to humans are starting to affect the galaxy. Taisha knows that she has to try to get to them because she will be safe if she’s with the Zandians. But getting there and away from her Master is the thing. I think that their actions are having ripple effects, and that it’s just going to take one little push for those ripples to become waves.
I can’t wait for the next book to see what’s going to happen.
Yet another exciting, passionate, sexy story about the Zandians and their on going adventures to find mates and to protect their home planet.
Great characters, strong storyline and heated sexy times!
Great read!
Interesting sci fi.
I adored Kept by the Zandian.
Taisha and Drayk were a complicated couple, and their relationship was realistic. Renee Rose and Rebel West have a way of bringing the reader into her book that’s natural and easy. I rooted, ached, and sighed with contentment for them.
Renee Rose and Rebel West’s books are always a treat!
I love the Zandian’s and this book is no exception. In Kept by the Zandian we are getting more into the story between two races that have never gotten along. The Ocretions who believe that all humans should be used as slaves and the Zandians who felt the same but who are now mating to their humans and loving them. But if the Ocretions ever found out there would be an all-out war between the two species.
When Taina escapes a Ocretions world and ends up on a Zandian ship she has no idea she is about to start a political nightmare. But not only that she is about to find her mate in the captain of the ship Drayk.
Drayk believes all humans are natural liars. It will be a hard trial for him to start believing Taina and her wild story. Will it be too late for these two before he starts believing his heart and not just his ears and eyes?
I really enjoyed this story and am excited to see where Renee and Rebel bring these stories to next.
Love the characters and the series!
I love the Zandian Brides series! Taisha is a slave on Romon-3 but she has a mission to fulfill. Drayk is on Romon-3 to pick up supplies. He is doing his duty to King Zander and his duty requires him to be impartial and show no emotion. Or so he thinks. But Taisha doesn’t allow him to be unemotional. Taisha just wants to stay on Zandia and be safe and she wants to prove she’s worthy to be on Zandia. It doesn’t go exactly as Drayk plans he sort of makes a mess and almost loses Taisha but luckily they get an HEA and they have a lot of fun getting there! Love this series & I can’t wait to read Tarak’s story. When I met him my first thought was oh no I hope Renee writes one for Tarak!
It’s time for war!!!
This is a well written story. The characters stay true to the other Zandian books. Drayk tries to do the right thing by Taisha but well things that are supposed to be for the greater good usually end up going wrong. Maybe the bad guys will get what they deserve. Renee is one of my favorite authors and working with Rebel this in an awesome writing team. They manage to find a story that hasn’t been told before in the series every time. I can’t wait for the next book in the Zandian Brides.
The continuation of the Zandian story. I liked Taisha. I admit to being irritated by Drayk waffling back and forth in regard to Taisha.
It was interesting to see in this book that the Zandians were evolving, continuing to work toward rebuilding their planet, and integrating humans into their society.
I have to say that this book did not provide the same feelings as the earlier Zandian Master books. There was no connection between Drayk and Taisha, or a very mild one. It seemed to be lacking the same kind of sexual tension, and chemistry that we have come to expect from the series.
I think I felt the same as Taisha when she finally got to meet Lamira. The Zandian part of the story had some interesting aspects. I will continue to follow the series as they come closer to engaging with the Ocretions. It was just the romance part that felt a little flat in this book.
Definitely a 3.5 star read. I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
Always looking forward with anticipation for the next book in the Zandian Masters series! “Kept by the Zandian” is book 5 in the sub series: Zandian Brides and does NOT disappoint! Renee Rose and Rebel West are talented authors and their books just keep on giving to their readers! This amazing, SciFi series has a main theme, HOT, SEXY, Alpha males, suspense and romance, yet each book is uniquely different, tells its own story and entices the reader from page one! They can be read as a stand alone but it is more enjoyable if, you read the series in order since characters from earlier books are mentioned and are expertly weaved into each story and we care and worry about all of them. I would recommend reading them in order.
Taisha is a human slave who belongs to the Ocretians. Leylah is like a Grandmother to all the female slaves in her barracks and has encouraged Taisha to leave the planet because she feels that it is no longer safe for her despite the punishment if, she fails. She helps her prepare to leave and entrusts her with a mission to complete when she escapes. This is how she finds herself as a stowaway on a Zandian ship, seeking asylum from the formidable Captain Drayk. He is a Zandian Warrior who doesn’t connect with his feelings and believes humans are too emotional, they lie and it’s difficult to trust her. Taisha worries that the Zandians wouldn’t find her acceptable and is apprehensive about her fate. Their attraction to one another is intense, steamy and sexy scenes. But, can Drayk overcome is lack of trust and Taisha her fears? Thus, begins her courageous journey to prove herself worthy, stand up to others and we see her kind heart and self sacrificing nature. Drayk needed to learn to accept his feelings and see them as a strength. The characters are well developed and the chemistry between Taisha and Drayk is electric! The plot is filled with danger, action, is fast paced, HOT, sexy scenes and holds your attention!! Renee Rose and Rebel West are talented authors and we are shown how the characters learn more about themselves, each other, their relationships and that together they grow stronger and can realize a brighter future. The suspense and mystery builds, the surprises keep the readers captivated and we just keeps reading and reading…..Thank you, for an amazing story!!!
What happened when a human slave escapes and hides on a Zandian ship? Why adventure, confusion, hot antics, and finding her true mate (even though he didn’t want to admit it)
Like all the other Zandian romances, this book is a great read. Drayk is a rather sweet guy trying unsuccessfully to deny his feelings for human Taisha, the runaway slave who stowed away on his ship. Taisha, who desperately wants to be given asylum on Zandia is trying to accomplish the mission she was given by her mentor and hoping against hope that she and Drayk have a future together. Drayk and Taisha are likable characters and their story is very enjoyable. There are a few sexy steamy scenes, a few spanking scenes. Nothing over the top.
I am voluntarily reviewing an advance reader copy of this book.
This book is the story of the slave Taisha and how she ends up with the Zandians. Captain Drayk finds her hidden in the hold after they have taken off from the planet Romon – 3. He takes her back to his planet Zandia so the king can decide if she will be allowed to stay. Will she be granted asylum or be returned to her slave owners on Ronon – 3 ? I received this book for an honest review.
Love the Zandian men and the women they come to love. The book is well written, entertaining and holds your interest. There is danger mixed with a new unexpected romance between Drayk and Taisha. This book can be read as a standalone but I appreciate that it is a continuing series that has held my interest from the very first book. This is a great addition to the Zandian series and I would highly recommend this book as a great read. Can’t wait for the next book in this series.
Another one bites the dust!
I loved the story of Taisha and Drayk! She is a woman on the run with a mission and he is moving into the position of a “Judge” for his people. When trust is an problem, bottoms are heated up, lies cause issues and secrets nearly destroy their relationship! There is action, adventure, hot emotions and great characters, I loved these two as they learnt about each other, their flaws and strengths and still they found love! So well done! I couldn’t put it down till the last page!
While I’ve read the last few I have by no means read most of the Zandian books so I’m always a bit wary that I’m going to get lost in characters. However, while this book does mention others that have obviously come before, the story centres very much around Drayk & Taisha and provides enough explanation of things before that I don’t feel lost. This book has a lot of emotion, which was wonderful, as well as a good level of drama & heat.