The world hates him. But my soul craves him. He’s a beast. A killer. With the blood of thousands on his hands. He has no mercy. No repentance for what he did. But it isn’t his cruelty that astounds me. It’s the sin he awakens inside of me. I have no control around him. His will is too strong. His hold over me too deep. I know I should run. I know I should hide. Anyone else would. But instead I’ll … should run.
I know I should hide.
Anyone else would.
But instead I’ll fight next to him.
I’ll defend him to my dying breath.
I may not make it out alive.
But at least I’ll die by his side.
And even if we do make it out alive.
I’ll gladly forsake the life I knew.
For another damning dose of his touch.
Mercy’s End explores a darker and grittier side of the Athenaverse. It can be read as a standalone, but it still shares the same universe that you’ve found in other books. This book features a dark romance of an alpha male alien warrior, and a human woman. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and HEA guaranteed.
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I found the plot of this book was an absolutely
attention grabber that was hard to put down
once I started to read it.
The way this author has built the characters it was
enjoyable getting to know them.
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Accused for something that he didn’t do an attorney is needed. He didn’t do the bombing did he? Thorne is his attorney. She is attracted to him and sparks like to fly every time these two are around. Can she prove his innocence wild still trying to keep their nonexistent relationship on the down low? Loved it, little bit of action, a lot of steamy, and the quart room action is dramatic and to the point. A must read.
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This book was all written and a pleasure to read. Dark and exciting. I felt the characters were developed and well fleshed out. I look forward to more from this author.
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I really enjoyed this book. It was beautifully written with a storyline that just drew me in. The characters were well developed with great chemistry, personalities, interactions that made me keep reading till the end.
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The dark aspect of this book is less in the romance, but more in the surrounding story. This is a very obvious reflection of racism in the United States today. Some people accept the lone Shorcu on the planet, but it doesn’t go far beyond that. Meanwhile, most are openly hostile and there isn’t much he can do but keep working around it. But in keeping with racial biases, he becomes the sole suspect in a terrorist bombing. And thus the legal troubles begin…
As someone raised around judges and attorneys, I part of me kept desperately saying “but that’s not how it works!” while reading this 🙂 But I have to say, it was a more accurate representation of the US legal system (which is was very much based of off) than most, and it did poke fun at the tropes so often used in legal dramas that aren’t terribly accurate.
I did find that the romance between the two was too rushed, particularly due to the fact it violates legal ethics 101. Even attorneys who do end up sleeping with their clients hold out a bit longer. But they are a sweet couple together. Gyn is observant, considerate, and mild mannered, and is a good balance while Thorne goes through multiple turmoils of defending a client in a terrorism trial, seeing their parent in a different and negative light, and the breech in ethics of sleeping with her client.
But going back towards the theme of racism, like with the real-life general public, the legal outcome doesn’t really matter either way in their eyes, Gyn will always be a target. But does their hate cause Gyn and Thorne to leave them to terrorists, strike back, or ever go to the other side..
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I enjoyed reading the book, it has a great storyline. The chemistry and interaction between the characters is great. I can’t wait for more from this author. I received this book as a FREE ARC copy to read and I voluntarily leave this review.
Loved this story. It tells of Gyn who is charged with exploding a bomb that killed numerous humans and Thorne the defense attorney and the love that develops between them over the course of the trial. There is great danger that is constantly surrounding them due to the murder charge and from the group that set him up to take the blame for the killings. It is a great story and I would highly recommend it as a great read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.In the year 2337 gyn is on titanus vox and a prota shorcu, who works ,has land and is just trying to live his life till he is arrested .when gym gets Thorne silver as his public defender . This is a awesome story
This was an awesome book that I really enjoyed. The story and characters grabbed me from the beginning and I couldn’t stop reading. I loved the characters and watching them grow together, they were well written and went well together. I found this book amazing with great word building making me feel apart of the story and watching it unfold in front of me. A definite must read for any fan and I can’t wait to read more from this author!!!
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This is an intriguing slightly dark Sci-fi romance & I absolutely enjoyed reading each & every page until the end. The story-line & plot is splendidly well-written with unique well-developed characters of whom each have their own agendas & a determination to succeed.
There is: a former Coalition solder & a alien Shorcu (Gyn) relocates to a planet in the Alliance territory only to be set-up for a crime he did not commit & gets a female Public Defender (Thorne) to defend him, Thorne’s father (Sterling) who is the prosecutor in this case, various kinds of aliens, humans, law enforcement, suspense, intrigue, drama, action adventure, accusations, prejudices, rage, frustrations, a trial, propaganda, bomb threats, suspicions, attempted manipulations, threats, danger, violence, conflict, a peace keeping offer, contentment, happiness, steamy scenes & a well-deserved satisfying conclusion.
A Dark Sci-Fi Romance that kept me turning pages the emotions that I felt are both happy and sad. Gyn a Shorcu is blamed for something he did not do but he is arrested anyway. Thorne Silver is the woman hired to defend him, there is suspense, drama, danger, villains, betrayal, murder, and romance. I want to read the next book. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
PEOPLE WILL DO WRONG TO MAKE THEMSELVES FEEL RIGHT
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Gyn is an unwanted freed war prisoner alien on Titanus Vox, a mostly human colonized planet. Thorne is a female human lawyer. They are thrown together when Gyn is accused of terrorism that resulted in the deaths of almost forty humans. This story shows how people are willing to sacrifice an innocent to salve their fears and anger at things beyond their control. It reflects a lot of today’s societies and beliefs where people who are different are tormented and sacrificed to make others feel better about themselves.
Can’t we all get along?
This book is not what I expected. The plot line is different in that it could take place anywhere. The main characters are strong and butt heads constantly making for a lively tale. She has a long uphill battle to win her case. Will she be triumphant? And at what cost? Athena is very detail oriented and it tends to slow the story down. She still writes a great story! I hope the story continues on with Thorne and Gyn.
Thorne is the defense attorney for Gyn, for a crime that he did not commit. The bad news is her father is the prosecutor. She knows all of his tricks and he knows all of hers, or does he? Thorn is a brilliant attorney and as the trial goes on, she is able to thwart all of her fathers presentations. Knowing Gyn would be unsafe at his house, he moves in with her. And before you know it, they are falling in love with each other. As the trial continues, their love for each other grows and Thorne realizes she has not been living her life to the fullest and Gyn is what has been missing. Gyn is so calm, he just knows everything is going to work out for the best.
Gyn, is a Shorcu, and he’s relocated to a hostile planet in Alliance Territory to help foster peace. Poor guy gets accused of a crime that he didn’t commit. In walkes his public defender, Thorne. As she gets all the facts together Gyn and Thorne start to develop feeling for each other. There is great danger that surrounds them due to the charge against Gyn. Another great story that’s easy to get into. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Loved this story about Gyn a Shorcu and Thorne Silver, a attorney, assigned to defend him. Gyn stayed on Titanus Vox because he was tired of being a soldier so he got a job welding ships which made him money to buy land but his neighbors harass him because he is a Shorcu. He gets arrested at work for bombing and killing 34 people. Thorne a attorney gets assigned to defend him in court. After talking to him in jail she believes he’s is innocent and finds out at court that her father is prosecuting the case. Thorne’s father, Sterling Silver, is a famous attorney who’s cases are read and talked about. During the trial can Thorne prove Gyn’s innocence? During the trial Gyn and Thorne get closer but can they get their HEA? There’s a lot going on in this romance story which kept me engage till the end, there is the trial, romance and the internal struggle between daughter and father along with actions of the civilians of Titanus Vox plus who was behind the bombing. I volunteer to read and review this ARC via booksprout.
Gyn is a Shorcu who chose to settle on Titanus Vox after being imprisoned during the war and then released. He mostly keeps to himself since Shorcu are reviled for what has happened in the war to date. But he has a job that few others can do and a small farm. He’s mostly content. Until, that is, he’s arrested for terrorism.
Thorne is Gyn’s court-appointed lawyer. She tried hard to get out of it because she didn’t want to represent a terrorist and certainly didn’t want to face off in court with her very talented father.
Of course Gyn and Thorne fall in lust and then love…
I enjoyed the story parts of this tale, but I’m a fan of a lot of story and a little sex, not the other way round.
Thorne is a human female lawyer who is placed on the case of one of the few Shorcu left on titanus vox. Gyn is one of the few Shorcu left on titanus vox, he is what his kind would call a genetic throwback, he can breathe underwater and has a few other odd traits.
This story is wonderful, filled with emotion, action, mystery, adventure and plenty of fast paced fighting to keep you involved in this series!
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