I am Gurtal and I’m a dreaded Vakutan warrior…and I am collecting dust.So what if I can kill countless fearsome Odex soldiers with my bare hands?My dad, the General, sidelined me as a bodyguard to a scientist.My friend Vera wants me to go on an urgent mission.Rescue a beautiful human Companion named Xana from a prison planet.An adventure to save the pretty girl who’s sure to be very, very … the pretty girl who’s sure to be very, very grateful?
Or waste away on a boring task I’m overly qualified for?
Is there even a choice here?
I’ll have to go undercover, sneak in, grab her, and get out.
Well…I find Xana alright. I fall for the gorgeous woman instantly.
Mine, mine, mine, MINE.
Just one problem.
She doesn’t want to leave.
I need to get off this rock before my father and the Alliance discovers I’ve skipped out.
But there are some pretty nasty bad guys rankled by the rescue and now after us, and no way am I leaving this captivating human woman on this rock. There’s only one thing to do in this situation.
Be the hero that I always knew I could be.
Whether she likes it or not…
Sorta Seized by the Alien is the first book in the Marauder Mates science fiction romance series within the wider Athenaverse. It can be read as a standalone, but it still shares the same universe and situations you’ve found in other books. Each book features the romance of an alpha male alien warrior and a human woman who doesn’t put up with any nonsense, some characters from the wider Athenaverse, and a cute little many-eyed sidekick with lots of heart. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and HEA guaranteed.
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This book is another great addition to Ms. Storm’s repertoire. Gurtal has to be one of my favorite characters in any of her books. Even Xana couldn’t resist his charms. He is sweet, funny and determined. She is smart and resourceful. She also doesn’t want to go with him unless it is on her terms. Neither one of them is who the other expects them to be. The supporting characters are also interesting and I am hoping we will see a story for Zylan or Jyt’Lei or both. I definitely recommend this for an entertaining read.
I received a free copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
IT’S THE INNER PERSON THAT MAKES ONE WORTHY OF LOVE
Xana is sent to the prison planet, Jurtik, when her cryo-pod destination is switched with a criminal. Gurtal, who is the guard for Zerberu, Xana’s intended, is sent on a mission to free Xana from the planet. Excitement, attacks and friendships occur on the planet and on the mission. Attempted sacrifices are also made to keep others alive. A guaranteed HEA after many mistakes are made.
I received this audio book for free and am giving my honest and voluntary review
SciFi is not my first choice, or even second choice in genres, but I am a fan of Athena Storm. This was a fun, fast, sexy, funny, well written romp. Gurtal and Xana are thrown together when he swoops in to save her. The banter between these two is hilarious, the chemistry hot, throw in some interstellar fights, and you have a great start to a new series. I loved the Trident Alliance books and look forward to more in the Athenaverse!
****I received a complimentary copy from Booksprout, and this is my honest opinion****
I’m not sure if this book is supposed to be a comedy but it had me chuckling loads throughout. I really enjoyed it. The characters drew me into their story and I enjoyed watching what they got up to and especially the messes they got into. They are brilliantly written and it’s a lovely lighter type of story. Loved it!
Ah yes, welcome back to the Athenaverse, that unieerse of delicious alpha male alien warriors and human woman who don’t put up with any nonsense. Virtual might be fierce but he never knew what hit him when he got with Xana. She’s just the kind of gal I love, and wish I was more of. Adventure and romance in a nicely done sci-fi setting that’s all well written. Welcome back to the Athenaverse, indeed. Highly recommended you travel here.
Gurtal is bored being a bodyguard for the scientist Zeberu, so when Vera who’s feeling guilty asks him to rescue the companion from the prison planet that she switched places with by trading the ID with, Gurtal agrees. Gurtal is longing to prove himself to his family so he hires a smuggler and pilot Zylan with his pet Kleid to take him to the prison planet. While trying to land the ship crashes on the prison planet and Gurtal goes to search for the companion while Zylan tries to repair the ship. Meanwhile Xana wakes up after being frozen finds herself on a prison planet and is thrust outside learning to survive and defend herself from the prisoners. She runs into a group who are taking her prisoner when Gurtal shows up and rescues her. He tells her he’s here to rescue her and take her to Zeberu but he doesn’t remember which way to go back to the ship. Can they escape and return back to Teranus? Loved this comedy of errors, romantic, action pack alien romance with likable characters in this enjoyable story by Athena Storm. I volunteer to read and review this ARC via booksprout.
This was such a funny book even with all of the fighting action, the escape from a prison planet and two characters that have pretty much nothing in common. I liked Gurtal since he befriended Vera Serberu. He always said he needed more excitement and adventure. I think that was why he liked Vera. Now going to save the Companion that Vera sent to the prison planet is just what he needed. Zylan is the smuggler he hired to get him there and he is a riot also. This whole book was one fantastic ride. I loved all of it and want so much more from these authors. They are quickly becoming a favorite of mine. I requested an advanced reader copy from Booksprout and am under no obligation to leave this review.
This is the first book I have read by this author and I quite enjoyed it.
This book was funny, action packed, drama filled and romantic. The world building was very well done. The characters were stubborn, strong willed, in some cases totally clueless, and well developed. I loved that both main characters learn from each other throughout the book.
Gurtal is asked by his friend Vera to go to the prison planet and rescue the woman who’s identity she stole. Gurtal is bored with his current assignment and yearns for adventure so he agrees. He hires a smuggler named Zylan to be his pilot. They crash land on the prison planet, but Gurtal quickly stumbles across Xana being attacked and rescues her. Gurtal has no sense of direction so they wander around until they find a settlement. They only stay one night when Gurtal puts Xana over his shoulder and runs off trying to find the ship. They are found by several of the settlers who tell them they found the pilot who was tortured. They find the ship and manage to get off the planet. They are attacked in space by the group who tortured Zylan and the two women are taken aboard their ship. The men stage a daring rescue and they are able to get back to the Alliance. Gurtal and Xana are married and have their HEA.
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If you recall, Gurtal was one of the guards in the previous book. Vera feels bad about dumping an innocent woman on a prison planet and convinces Gurtal to go rescue her.
Xana can’t believe what has happened to her. She is a highly trained and skillful companion destined for a high ranking official where her skills and training will be valued. Instead she is on a desert planet as a prisoner trying to stay alive.
This is a hilarious adventure that you will enjoy!