Abducted by alien slavers and taken to a lawless desert world, the last thing she expects is to be claimed by a handsome alien rogue. Rogue contains two action-packed novellas in the Galactic Gladiators series.Information Rogue: arrogant information merchant Zhim doesn’t know what hits him when he collides with feisty human hacker Ryan.Rescued by the humans and gladiators from the House of … Ryan.
Rescued by the humans and gladiators from the House of Galen, Ryan Nagano is working hard to piece her life back together. Her priorities are conquering her anxiety, recovering from her captivity, and using her exceptional computer skills to help the House of Galen decrypt alien data that could reveal the location of other abducted humans. That’s all she’s focused on. But when she needs help, she finds herself having to work with arrogant genius Zhim…and discovers that the two of them redefine the word explosive.
Zhim thrives on the need to uncover information and ensure his wealthy, carefully constructed life is exactly as he wants it. Then one infuriating menace of a woman blasts into his life. Ryan matches him skill for skill, drives him crazy, and worms her way under his skin. But forced to take her deep into Kor Magma’s shadowy hacker underworld, Zhim soon learns exactly what he’s willing to risk to keep Ryan safe.
Desert Rogue: prickly, independent human Neve doesn’t want or need any help…but a certain cocky desert rogue isn’t taking no for an answer.
Neve Haynes survived her abduction through grit and determination. She’s always made her own way through life, depends on no one, and is determined to achieve her own personal mission. So as she sneaks out of the House of Galen, the last thing she needs is help in the form of a tawny-haired, lean-hipped caravan master with more confidence and swagger than any man she’s met before.
Corsair is a man of the desert and leader of the Corsair Caravan. He listens to his gut and something about Neve draws him in. He can’t let her go off and get herself killed, but she’s the most skittish, strongest woman he’s ever met. As they trek deep into the desert on a dangerous mission to find a map to an infamous desert arena, they will fight side by side and be forced to depend only on each other to survive. And in Carthago’s desert sands, they will uncover a desire that burns hotter than the desert sun.
Includes a preview of Marcus, Book 1 of Hell Squad.
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Q & A with the Author
Q – How would you describe the Galactic Gladiators series?
A – Gladiators in space! The desert planet of Carthago is home to the Kor Magna Arena: it’s a mix of low and high tech. Think the Colosseum of Ancient Rome with a touch of professional sports and a side of Las Vegas glitz and temptation. You’ll see a lot of action-packed romance as women abducted from Earth clash with tough, gritty gladiators fighting for love, honor, and freedom.
Q – Why did you want to write the series?
A – It’s no secret that I love action, adventure and romance. And I love science fiction romance and all the endless possibilities. Raiden, the gladiator hero of Gladiator, stormed into my head and wanted his story told. I saw this big, tough man covered in tattoos facing off with an equally tough female space marine from Earth. That’s where it all began, and since then the planet of Carthago, the intrigues of the Kor Magna Arena, and an amazing band of gladiators came to life.
Q – What order should I read the books in?
A – All the Galactic Gladiator books will be stand-alone romances centered on the Kor Magna Arena, rescuing abducted humans, and making a life far from home. Here’s the order I suggest:
– Gladiator
– Warrior
– Hero
– Protector
– Champion
– Barbarian
– Beast
– Rogue
– Guardian (coming soon)
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Rogue is book eight in the Galactic Gladiators series by Anna Hackett. This book has two novellas in it which feature Ryan and Zhim and Neve and Corsair. I like that the author put these two novellas into one book.
I love this series! The world keeps building and we always get to see something new. The two stories here branch off and feature secondary characters that have been helping out the Gladiators in searching for the human’s that have been captured and imprisoned.
Information Rogue: Zihm and Ryan’s Story
Both are computer/information geeks. They pit their wits against each other which transfers into fun and hilarious banter and competition. Zhim is the information broker on the plant. He’s the one you go to when you need information. Ryan is determined to help find the remaining missing humans.
Desert Rogue: Corsair and Neve’s Story
Neve is a bad ass. She has a hidden agenda, but now she’s trapped on Kor Magna and her agenda has changed. Corsair is a caravan leader. He’s the pirate of the desert. These two team up to navigate the deadly landscape that is second nature to Corsair.
As always we are treated to action, danger, and romance. The over all ARC progress and we learn that their are more survivors to save. We are also treated to glimpses of the Gladiators. Both novellas progresses quickly and where enjoyable. I just wish they were a bit longer.
Rated: 3 Stars
Information Rogue: 4 stars
Ryan Nagano is working tirelessly to find the location of the missing humans. In between struggling with her PTSD and anxiety she torments the information merchant Zhim by hacking into his files. These two team up to hack files and rescue Neve from a deadly maze.
What a steamy couple! These two quickly went from combative competitors to lovers. These two worked extremely well together. They both are very experienced hackers and working together they can get through anything.
Ryan was such a spunky and determined woman. I just loved her. Zhim has been hiding his soft side behind his reputation. I love a hero who is secretly sweet. Also I loved how Zhim encouraged Ryan to try things off her list.
Desert Rogue: 4 stars
Neve Hayes is determined to find her sister. She reluctantly works with the desert caravan leader Corsair to find a map to Zaabah. During the journey she finds more than just a map though, she loses her heart.
Corsair was such a great hero. I have been curious about the desert caravans since they were first introduced. The desert way seems to be such a community based one and I loved it. Corsair lets the desert guide him, rescues those in need, and is just a great man. I really loved his personality and character. He is the perfect person for Neve because he pushes her to open up and live for herself, not just for others.
Neve was a little annoying in the beginning because of her reluctance to ask for help. She makes a couple bad decisions and is very reckless. Working with Corsair changes her and makes her realize leaning on people for help isn’t a bad thing.
We end this book with a glimpse of Rillian! I cannot wait for his book, especially after we see that he might be more than just a simple alien.
Another ARC book I’ve read. Can totally recommend along with the rest of the series.
Another 5 star home run for Anna Hackett! Rogue is actually two novella in one book, consecutive story lines, Information Rogue is Zhim & Ryan’s story which flows into Corsair and Neve’s story in Desert Rogue. As always plenty of action and steamy interludes that push the story along at a fast clip. I personally think that the world building in this series is some of the best around.
Our favourite Inter-Stellar Gladiators take a back seat to the action in these 2 little gems!
House of Galen is more than just the Warriors who fight in the arena. There are the background staff and her allies that are just as important. In the first we get to see out favourite Information Master come out of the shadows long enough to get a HEA.
Zhim doesn’t believe in hiding his tech genius under a bushel but his past is a different matter. You’d need a decade or two probably to unlock that but Ryan is no ordinary hacker and she can give Zhim a run for his money. She truly loves to annoy the man and beat him at how own game.
Ryan wants to get her other friends back safely but she doesn’t want to wait..or share with Zhim. But when she finally has to admit that she needs Zhim and his murky tech contacts, the action increases. A very Medusa like creature is holding her friend and it’s all hands on deck to get her back!
In the 2nd story we get Corsair’s story! He may be a pirate of the desert but that doesn’t mean he is a bad guy. He is very close to his friends and his caravan of travellers are his family. He is definitely hiding a whole lot of sweet under that crusty exterior!
Neve is like a Ninja! If she wants out of a place she’ll get out! She is another human female who can’t seem to sit still whilst her friends are in danger. But she has added danger, her sister is out there somewhere!
What a great way for some of the essential but less well known characters to get a HEA. Zhim is kind of Neo from Matrix in my opinion and Corsair has a very Han like appeal!!!
Lots of new twists and turns and new characters to get interested in. There is a hint at Galen’s HEA but that is super-secret and could be a total red herring! Loving this series so much!