He’ll put this princess where she belongs. On her knees.Calli’s father was king of this city. Drake has taken it now, and soon the little human princess will kneel at his feet and surrender not only her throne but her beautiful virgin body as well.
Though she does her best to hide her helpless arousal as the huge, battle-hardened beast tears her clothing to shreds and then spanks her soundly … battle-hardened beast tears her clothing to shreds and then spanks her soundly for daring to defy him, it isn’t long before Calli’s need has grown so intense that she can only beg for Drake to ravage her hard and thoroughly.
She will reign at his side, yet as Drake fits her with the leash and collar she is to wear as he claims her publicly as his mate, Calli is left in no doubt that she will be well and truly ruled.
So, when I first got this book there was no title just “untitled Sci-fi and no cover I was pleasantly surprised with both the title and cover.
Ruled by Cari Silverwood – Ruled!
Ruled was not as dark of a read as some of her other books are and I loved it!
This is Princess Calliope “Calli” Dywin’s story. Her father and brothers are now dead and she is to be the next Ruler. There are other ideas though as to whom should rule. General Vass is giving her no choice…. He will become her mentor and guardian and will become the “Ruler” of the upper city at the end of the contract time. She will be forced to submit to him in and out of bed.
Her father (before he died) had given her a name of a person to help her if she should ever need help and that was Drake. Well, she needs help now! So, she goes underground to find Drake. Drake is the Ruler/King in the lower city.
Drake is a Mauleons – almost a human. Mauleons were “human-like but clawed and heavy of body” they were supreme predators by ancestry. She wondered why her father told her to go to Drake since he was rumored to be a criminal lord. And, if you decide to read this book you will find out why.
Cari Silverwood as per usual has made up a new world to write about.
As I said earlier Ruled is not as dark of a book as Cari Silverwood usually writes. It is still of sci-fi genre. And, you can expect her usual kinkiness. I can’t wait to see what is next and where Cari Silverwood’s mind will take her to next.
I really liked this a lot it ticked so many of my boxes and was a really imaginative read.
A sort of dystopian setting with a heavy sci-fi vibe this caught my attention almost immediately.
Set in a futuristic world where the populace has been quarantined to protect them the citizens here are two kinds of species through both sharing a similar genetic makeup.
We have humans and mauleons coexisting and the humans at this moment in time seem to be top of the hierarchy here but certainly not for long it seems as there is a rebellion brewing.
So Drake is a Mauleon a criminal overlord that in the past has assisted the former king.
Callie is the new potential Queen after her brother’s untimely deaths and after being threatened by the current general she goes to Drake for assistance with her current plight.
He agrees to help with some stipulations, this is actually where our story begins.
So this was a really enjoyable experience.
I liked both Drake and Callie a lot and the interactions between these two were mega explosive and really hot and sizzling in their intensity.
This was kinky and did have elements of a DS relationship but ultimately it was much more conventional and less bdsm than I was initially expecting.
I also really appreciated the relationship dynamic portrayed here and the instalove nature of this relationship did work for me.
I could feel the connection between Drake and Calli and was rooting for them all the way.
At its heart, this was a really fun, imaginative and steamy story a big thumbs up from my camp.
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This is quite a ‘gentle’ story for a Cari Silverwood book, though it’s still a kinky, edgy, ‘liking it dirty even though you’re embarrassed to do so’, read.
Calli might be Queen in Waiting but without help she will be lucky to survive the next few days. An innocent in a world of manipulators, liars and monsters, she is caught in a situation where her only chance at survival lays in trusting the darkest man of them all. Drakes demands are twisted and depraved, but instead of lamenting at an impossible situation, Calli finds herself strangely enjoying it instead.
I love how Cari Silverwood’s books don’t fit into any specific genre (other than bloody good). It’s not strictly a BDSM read, it’s not a spanking story nor a Domestic Discipline tale. And even though Drake is in charge, it isn’t overly typical of a Domination/submission dynamic either. It IS kinky as all heck, I can’t understand why one reviewer considers nipple clamps and sex in public to be vanilla but there you go. Unlike so many other books of the genre, Calli is very much on board with it all, happily jumping in with both feet. If you’ve ever read this author before you know that one thing her heroine’s aren’t is shy and retiring!
Whilst it perhaps didn’t have the very in depth world building of her Machinery of Desire series, I was very drawn into and intrigued by the sphere she set the story in. It’s all in there, but in a more subtle way – in thoughts, conversations and brief descriptions here and there. There was definitely enough detail and explanation to allow me to build a picture in my head of both their world and life. Calli and Drake are also finely crafted characters who drew me into the story and made this such a good read.
Clever writing means it takes a while to truly ‘know’ Drake, I wasn’t too sure if I’d like him at first but I soon found myself really warming to him. Drake was dominant and demanding, leading Calli on a depraved journey, but also holding her hand and showering her with care as he did so. Despite the kink, the peril and the dark demands, at heart this is a wonderful love story and a romance based on respect.
If you love anything kinky and erotic, and don’t mind a sci-fi setting then I highly recommend this book. I will warn you though, this author writes ‘proper’ science fiction, which those who have only read the alien capture type book often don’t appreciate. I read a lot of David Eddings, Anne McCaffrey, Julian May, Katherine Kerr, Mercedes Lackey etc in my teens and twenties. Cari’s worlds are just as excellently built and just as captivating. I definitely need more Mauleon’s in my life.
Pampered Beauty and her Magnificent Beast!
Cari Silverwood’s versatility as an author is the main reason I love to read her books. She is known mostly for writing dark and twisted romance, but with her latest sci-fi romance Ruled, she exhibits her ability to write a fun, somewhat lighthearted, story with characters you can’t help but love. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and now, courtesy of Cari’s vivid imagination, I want a Mauleon of my own to play with. Yummy!!
Our beauty, Calliope Dywin is a pampered princess who was sheltered from the palace intrigue that surrounded her and therefore, was never fully prepared by her father to rule the kingdom. In desperate need of saving from the cruel and vile General Voss, she ventures out into the rough part of her kingdom to find a man by the name of Drake Gessfangen. Her father told her that if she ever needed help, Drake could be trusted. What Calliope doesn’t know and soon discovers is that Drake is a Mauleon, a member of a catlike race who instills both fear and lust in the hearts of many humans, but Calliope has no choice.
Drake is a dominant, alpha beast who’s assistance will exact a high price from Calliope that both frightens and intrigues her. Can she really trust Drake? Is he a man of his word or part of the political machinations involved in taking her throne? Are the feelings Calliope is starting to experience for Drake real or brought on by desperation? Will she be woman enough to keep her end of the bargain?
Now, throw in a rebellion, a robot bodyguard (with his own secrets) and more tasty story elements that I won’t reveal, and you end up with a delightful, kinky, romp through another exciting world.
So, if you’ve always wanted to read a Cari Silverwood book but were afraid it might be too dark, violent, or twisted, then I highly recommend you start with Ruled. This book has something for everyone; HOT sex w/claws, robots (Pew! Pew!), suspense, political intrigue, and last but certainly not least, a princess and her beast.
Not what I expected after the first chapter. It sort of was a bit choppy in certain areas, and I didn’t really jive with the characters.
Seems like there was a set prescribed tick boxes that needed to be met and so that’s what happened here. Some of the dialogue was so cheesy and blunt.
Not the best for me.
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I typically don’t seek out sci-fi stories, but I do enjoy this author’s darker work, and reading this book made me happy. Princess Calliope is the last surviving person in her family; she was never expected to rule, and had not been trained as such. Calli’s father encouraged her to seek out the head of the Mauleons, Drake, if she ever needed help. Drake, a well-endowed, dominant nonhuman, has been in the underworld waiting for his opportunity. The civil unrest, to me, was secondary to the scenes playing out between Drake & Calli. He immediately takes charge and is also happy to train & correct the innocent woman who will be his queen. I liked Calli, who was brave to initially reach out to Drake, and Stassi, her surprising bot. A quick read but so satisfying.
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Loved the story was written well with the Sci/fi. Cari is to be Queen now she has to trust Drake, her father trusted him to keep her safe. Cari sneaks off to the hospital to see her friend and also goes to the midwifery and sees the babies. Drake takes Cari she was a virgin, he was dominant and kinky while he takes her for himself he made sure she knows and he collard her aswell. Now that the sex was amazing but did they love each other.
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Princess Calli needs help and her father told her to seek a man to help her. She finds Drake, who not only comes to Calli’s rescue once but many times. Their meeting is hot and sexy. But Drake want to help rule with Calli. Not only her Kingdome but Calli as well. There is BDSM which is steamy and hot, domination, submission, spankings, it’s dark and absolutely fantastic. Enjoyed this story very much. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
loved it !!! this is the first story that I have read from Cari… and it is soooo goood… love Calli and Drake… this is their story… a fast paced action packed drama… just loved it !!
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If you haven’t experienced a Silverwood story, I want to warn you of the delicious darkness that lies within. Ms. Silverwood seems to go to that naughty, depraved part of her mind and she creates these worlds and stories. It gives me a chance to explore that darkness in my mind, so I appreciate her, but I know it isn’t for everyone.
While this book is considered kinky and would push boundaries for some with the way Callie goes from being a queen to being basically a toy to the usurper, this book is still a lot more game than some of the other of Silverwood’s work. No where near as hard-core dystopian as some of her work. There is still the story of the overall plot that is going with Callie needing saving from rebels that is interesting. The s#x stuff is definitely an added bonus. What’s nice is that this book has a HE, whereas not all her books do. So I like that.
Only Cari knows how to corrupt an innocent princess in the most delicious ways!
She had me squirming with need all throughout this delectable tale of how a Mauleon conquered the heart of the sole survivor of a royal family.
Calli never expected to become queen,but when her brothers,who shared the throne,were killed,she was the only one left…..and general Vass had plans with her,she had no intention of agreeing to. Her only hope is Drake,the Mauleon her father said she could always trust. What he demands in return,though? You really need to find out,trust me! Small warning….Keep a willing man closeby for those moments the heat gets too much,because Drake really is one hot mauleon! One that knows what he’s doing…..YUM!
Thank you,Cari. You know what i dream of….you Rule!
Another uniquely addictive read!
—>>> Heiress to the Dywin kingdom, Princess Calliope escapes the clutches of a General with evil intentions to seek the one man her father had trusted to aid her in dire times, the mauleon named Drake who had a daunting reputation. Facing exile or imprisonment, Calliope has no choice but to ask for his protection as the realm enters a period of conflict and rebellion.
Calliope navigates her new life with a wholly different set of rules under the protection of Drake and is also deliciously initiated into the mauleon ways, with little unexpected twists and turns to steel her resolve to take her rightful place as a ruler by his side.
Fans of CS will not be disappointed
Princess Calliope, Calli for short, was never meant to rule the kingdom. However, she finds herself in that situation, without the knowledge to rule, or knowing who to trust. Drake, a Mauleon leader in his own right, sees his chance at having the kingdom and the Princess for his own. When their paths crossed, what are they both willing to do to keep themselves afloat in the chaos that they find themselves in? Will it all be a physical bond only or will love blossom in the least likely of places?
Calli, even though a royal, seems very down to earth and friendly to anyone despite the differences in class and species. She has a warm heart and is likeable and relatable. Drake…well, Drake is a dream. LOL. No, he’s not your regularly prince charming that’s come to rescue you. He’s dark and mysterious and freaking demanding. If you like them BIG, you won’t be disappointed with Drake.
Cari Silverwood doesn’t disappoint with this book. If you are familiar with her books then you won’t be surprised with her writing. If you follow her for that reasoning, this is another great book to add to your reading list.
I think this is Silverwood’s first Stormy Nights published book, but it’s style is definitely vintage Silverwood. Lush description of a dystopian world with a female protagonist that finds her strong voice makes this story mesmerizing. She really has a way of describing that drags you into the story.
“The dim room she was brought to brightened as lamps were lit and switched on. Having fallen to one knee and without her guides, she waited as her sight and strength returned. A long table took up much of the left side. Stone walls, no windows, and before her was a solid chair with armrests and carvings of fighting beasts. It looked throne-like. Everything in here shuddered into perfect clarity—the rock, the walls, the high ceilings with the beams of timber, the smell of old feasts, the tick of a clock somewhere. ”
“Whatever spaceship this had been, it was a mess now. Cables dangled, wrapped in rotted plastic and cobweb. Dirt had drifted in or been washed in and covered much of what must have been the ship’s decking. The decking had subsided into ditches and holes but what was left seemed solid.”
So Princess Calliope meets mauleon leader Drake, and finds an ally that even her deceased father approved of. Wary, but undeniably attracted to him, Calliope allows Drake to take charge and help her squash the rebellion and let her gain the throne. One catch: He wants to run the country with her. There is no one that has so much fun describing an alpha male like Silverwood does. She puts you directly into the mind of the female.
“Oh, but he was a man too, in the best sense of that word. She let her gaze travel down him, stickily, for every second her eyes would see something of him that pulled her to a stop. The stubble on his jaw, the twisted muscles of his neck, the way his chest moved, even the buttons on his shirt seemed… horribly, wonderfully lickable.”
Now THAT’S how you describe lust…immediate attraction and pure chemistry! Drake is confident and for a bit you feel as confused as Calliope…can he be trusted? The scenes with the two of them were hot and amazing, making you wish, Where is MY mauleon?
It wouldn’t be vintage Silverwood without her trademark humor. It’s subtle in this story, but it’s there.
“Umm… maybe? Should we not talk of war and rebellion?” She was babbling but couldn’t stop. “Princess to… to criminal lord?”
“Absolutely. I’ll assume f@%& is not a person’s name? ”
“What does that say?” she asked softly as they walked up the stairs to the entry. “Abandon hope all ye who enter here?”
The next notable character is a bot named Sassi, who is the only bot left in this country. Silverwood wrestles with concepts of humanity with this bot. Calliope discovers something unusual about the bot, and Sassi changes, questioning things and asking Calliope to never change him again. It’s somber and emotional when Calliope and Sassi discuss this.
I was a bit confused about who the Overwatch was and the sats. I’m assuming they are some sort of worldly governing force to watch the country during the Quarantine? Like a United Nations sort of thing? I guess im not sure I understand completely what the Quarantine was and how it triggered the Overwatch? Nevertheless, I loved this story and will read it again.
Those of you who were curious like me, there is such thing as Cass McCombs! Here’s a link to “Dreams Come True Girl”
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What a wonderful, dark, sexy, action packed story. This is not a story about a fancy Princess, but a very compassionate Princess in a troubled world and how she asked help after her father and two brothers died from a mauleon (I would love to see what one looked like), which a lot humans did not like or trustA. Drake and Calliope have a kingdom to save and protect I throughly enjoy reading the book and it is an HEA.
Awww this book… it turned me upside down and inside out… and I loved it.
A princess in distress after the death of her brothers on a quarantined planet… a general who is suspicious and no one to turn to except an underground Mauleon rebel leader. A deal is struck and Callie finds herself at the command of Drake. He will help her claim her throne for a cost.
Robots, giant beasty marshmallow men, blood and guts and espionage. With a huge dollop of feels and chemistry and some slightly kinky fuckery
TEN OUT OF TEN FROM ME!!
What a great book. I have read many books by this author and I am never disappointed. She does it again. This book takes place in the future. When ever there is a new book released I am always wondering what type of world she has created. Her mind is amazing. Calliope finds herself taking over ruling due to the death of her brothers and her father. Enter General Vass – wanting to take over replacing Calliope as ruler. Calliope remembers her father telling her if she ever needed help to contact Drake. OMG Drake – everyone needs a Drake. I loved the way Calliope and Drake interacted with each other. Drake is very dominant and in complete control and with Calliope being fiesty but is royalty and is very prim and proper. The sex between these two is hot, steamy all new to Calliope but what she needed. This is a MUST READ!!!! Great story line which will keep you turning pages as fast as you can read them, great charactor development and as always a world you can see in detail. An amazing author and amazing story. As always never disappointed.
Cari. An amazing storyteller, her unique style the worlds she creates all her own. She delivers the story as well as the characters that just reach out to you.
Her world in the midst of strife and war a male bound by a promise of protection, which he extends and is not really a hardship for him. At first, it’s just in his best interest to do so. But then. The naive at best Princess sheltered royal because of tragic circumstances her life changes and even being a royal its not a lot she can do about it. I really enjoyed how Cari wrote the difference in races and the snobbery of a certain royal. *smile* I also enjoyed both main characters how they develop throughout the story.
The detail was wonderfully written didn’t bog down too much and the hot scenes, where durty hot but again well written. That sci fish world that the author as stamped her name on and this story so does her justice.Cari Silverwood
Calli must seek help from a man she doesn’t know, a man her father told her to find if ever she needed help. Out into the city she goes to try to find this man – Drake – a gorgeous hunk of man who comes to Calli’s rescue in so many ways.