For Braxia. For the future. For revenge.As the rarest hybrid in the galaxy, Mercy has been forced to hide in plain sight for fear slavers and collectors would hunt her down. Quite ironic, considering her late father had been the greatest slaver of the Guldan Empire. Determined to make amends for some of the wrongs he has done, she goes on a mission to Braxia. But those plans are quickly derailed … quickly derailed when she encounters Ravik; a mountain of a man with a fearsome face, and a planet in turmoil.
As the new ruler of Braxia, Ravik is surrounded by enemies. His planet is teetering on the brink of bankruptcy and stuck in ancient, bigoted ways. When an exotic, sassy, and strong female reluctantly accepts his protection during her stay on Braxia, she becomes both his strength and his greatest weakness. As his detractors plot and scheme against him, Ravik fears the horrors of his past will destroy the fragile happiness and glimmer of hope this woman has brought him and his people.
In this brutal, unforgiving world, greed, hatred, and twisted obsessions will clash in a bid for power, for the future, and for revenge.
Warning: this book contains scenes of violence that may not be suitable for sensitive reader.
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Wow I thought Anton’s Grace was good but I thing I found these one much more entertaining and I like that it had more of the Braxia world. Ravik’s and his people they definitely have a long way in accepting a chance for their world but they are slowly coming around for it. And Ravena that woman was just perfect for Ravik.I’m so looking forward for more of them can’t wait to see who will be next to fall for his female.
Ravik is the ruler of Braxia. Braxia is stuck in ancient ways that Ravik is working to change. Mercy has just inherited her father’s estate and is on her way to Braxia to make up for her father’s slave holder ways. Everything is derailed when she meets and accepts Ravik’s protection. The chemistry between this couple was instant and sizzling. Will Ravik be able to protect Mercy from his enemies? How will the couple develop a relationship among the chaos? An awesome Sci-Fi read that I recommend.
What a powerful story!
Mercy and Ravik held me in their thrall for the entire story. Seeing the step-by-step transformation of the Braxian world through their eyes is enlightening. They each experience frustration, anger, and a growing hope for a very different Braxian future. The way is not easy. They have cruel enemies, but revenge is sweet indeed!
Awesome reading – don’t miss it!
This is such a great continuation of a world that was started in Anton’s Grace. The characters of Ravik and Mercy are made for each other. Ravik is the ruler of a backwater planet Braxia. Mercy is a heiress and the daughter of a slaver. They are trying to bring Braxia out of slavery and poverty. There is great love, violence and betrayal. I highly recommend this new book by Regine Abel.
Regine has brought to life in vivid detail what life is like on Braxia. You could see and feel what colors or lavk of colors were in Braxia. Ravik is the Magar of all the tribal council. His word is law, but some don’t want to change. And then there is Mercy who just inherented her fathers estate.
The minute they meet they know that they are meant for each other.
I loved the instant chemistry they had, and the bathroom scene was freakin hot!!! It just got better from there.
You fall in love with them even more as you hear their backstories… It broke my heart at what they had to go through at the hands of others. And the ending had me reading through the night, I couldn’t put it down! I was not expecting it! I didn’t see it coming.. The sequence of events had me jumping out of my seat. OMG! You could picture everything as you read it. I absolutely loved it!
This is the second in spin off/consecutive series that runs alongside the authors fantastic ( and one of my all time favourites) The Veredian Chronicles.
To fully enjoy this book and have a full understanding of the multi layered story arc within this book you need to read the first in series Anton’s Grace. I would and do HIGHLY recommend reading, the complete Veredian Chronicles too! This book is a fantastic continuance of an already mind blowingly great series…that is not to be missed.
Featuring the feisty and fearless Guldan/Veredian hybrid, Ravena Mercy Vrok, daughter to the most nefarious Guldan slave master, Garruk Vrok and the ultimate in Veredian healers Maheva, Mercy embarks on self tasked mission to right the wrongs committed by her father and brother. Starting by dismantling her brothers base on Braxia and then on rescue her Veredian sisters.
But to gain access to Braxia, Mercy will need support from a Braxian and to keep her hybrid nature secret… the rarest of Veredian hybrids and a woman to boot cannot just swan into Braxia. A planet that is so male orientated and dominated, where hybrids are viewed in the lowest regard, where honour is everything and where women are property and have little or no rights.
The Braxian ruler Magnar Ravik Xeldar.. is fighting an uphill battle to leave the archaic ways of the Braxian people behind, at every turn he faces obstacles ( with a divided council and underhanded deals ) and progress is slow. The planet is at the end of its limits and to prosper they must open their minds and learn to adapt to change.
Recognising each other spiritually from the moment they meet, what follows is a story of revenge, duty, compromise, internal and external wars and forgiveness of the most traumatic hurts.
This book, like all of Regine Abel’s novels it is heavy with plot, immense world building and character development. With truly kick ass heroines that take no prisoner and wonderfully protective, duty bound, gruffest of the gruff Marshmallow men, that ( bless their hearts) want to coddle and protect those aforementioned women… I freaking adored this book! It’s an epic read of Stella proportions! I adored Mercy when we met her in past books and Ravik was all I dreamed he would be following on from his introduction in Anotn’s Grace. ( goes without saying he’s been added to Bubbles The Book Pimps Reverse Harem of book boyfriends )
It was a highly anticipated read for me and did not disappoint. I’m blown away each time I read a book by Regine Abel…the emotional connection, the chemistry, the depth of the characters and the most wonderful of wordsmithing, that each time leaves me ugly crying and left with the happiest of book hangerovers experienced.
This author features highly to me as the ultimate in Unicorn Authors, each of her books hits all my SFR loving boxes. Her unique and original stories leave me begging for more. I cannot wait to see the following stories that will follow in the wake of Ravik’s Mercy.
I’ve been waiting for this series to resume and I was so happy to read this book. It had me on edge. I was curious about Mercy after her introduction. I wanted Ravik to find happiness after he told Anton and Grace his sad tale. This is what I enjoy. This author brought it! It was all I wanted and more. Badass heroine and hero. Different alien cultures are her forte. I just want more Braxians. I can’t wait to see which Braxian is next. Is it Keran? Gorav?
That epilogue was so good. It let us know there is more to come. I’m ready. The cover is great too. Keep up the great work. I highly recommend.
Scifi Romance
M/F
Dark elements
Sexy and Savage!
“I have only one mercy, and that’s my name.”
Lord have mercy. Pun intended. Mercy is a fierce heroine. Gods I love her. I was interested in Mercy when reading The Veredian Chronicles. I had to jump over here to the Eastern side to see what she was up to. Knowing the Braxians from book one, I wondered how a match would fair between the mixed breeds. Mercy being a controversial character, I already wanted to back her. I’m all about the underdog. Yet, she was no underdog. She kicked ass and took names. Strong herione’s are iffy. Either too brass making feel unsympathetic. Or a complete balance that makes me jump for joy. Mercy was written for my tastes. She claimed her beast like no one’s business.
“I like my pets to be pretty. I like my men beastly and ferocious.”
Okay, Girl. Get it.
Braxians males are huge, dominant, and have backward, ruthless rituals and beliefs. Caution to sensitive readers. The passion between the two was explosive! The story was full of political intrigue, romance, and hope, a brighter future for women in such a barbaric lifestyle. I’ve yet find a book that I don’t love by this author. I’m going to stop now, I’m heading back to The Veredian Chronicles for now.
Highly recommend! Especially for lovers of darker romance.
Wow! I want to liken the planet Braxia to a cross between Game of Thrones and the Vikings! Ravik is the Magnar, or King/leader, of this savage race of warriors. Their views about women and their place are seriously backwards. Ravena Mercy comes along and helps Ravik move Braxia into a more progressive way of thinking. As a Veredian, Mercy is a warrior woman in her own right. But many clans are against them. These two soulmates end up in the fight of their lives for the future that Braxia needs.
Ravik’s Mercy was one wild ride! If I didn’t know better, I’d say a guy wrote this. The battle scenes are that good! And the bedroom scenes sizzle. Great story and hard to put down! 4 stars