Commander Karter is a Prillon Warrior. His first duty is to protect his people, to defend the Coalition worlds from a fate too terrible to comprehend. Battle is his life. His heart. He fights. He has never once been selfish enough to believe he deserved an Interstellar Bride. Until he’s matched at the worst possible time.Astronomer Erica Roberts has always dreamed of seeing the stars. … Volunteering as an Interstellar Bride is a win-win, not only will she be able to see the galaxy, but she’s more than ready to take on the two alien warriors she’s been promised. She’s all in. But when she transports directly into the aftermath of a battle, she quickly learns this won’t be an easy match. Her two commanders are torn between battling the Hive and battling their need for her.
If a new Hive weapon can destroy a Coalition battlegroup in the space of a single heartbeat, what will it do to Commander Karter’s match? And how is he and his second supposed to keep their mate safe if they can’t even save themselves?
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What an action filled story.
Erica is an incredibly strong character who is not scared to speak up and stand up for what she wants and needs. This is very well written and developed. This has an easy to follow plotline
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The Commander’s Mate by Grace Goodwin is book 15 in her Interstellar Brides Series. Every book is about another ” couple ” and can, while they’re there a few cross-overs, be read as a standalone.
Makaed Karten, Prillon Warrior and Commander of his warship is a hard man. When presented with a bride he’s not amused. He doesn’t need nor wants one. That changes when he lays eyes on Erika Roberts, the astronomer from earth.
His second will be Ronan Wothar, member of the I.C.
Their story is a scorching hot, nsfw read with a few twists and turns. I loved meeting characters from previous books and enjoyed reading this one too.
Prillon warriors Commander Karter and his second in command, Vice Commander Bard, surveyed the damage for themselves in the wreck of a battleship. Commander Varsten, a clever and seasoned warrior, was missing and half of his battle fleet had been destroyed! Almost the entire battlegroup – consisting of a battleship and ten to twelve smaller support ships — had been wiped out in a matter of hours! This one ship alone had housed 2,000 warriors, their mates and children. It almost seemed that Varsten knew the attack was coming and ordered many of his people and half of the fleet away from the danger right before the Hive devastated them. There had to have been a reason for him to sacrifice this elite class battleship in a trap like this! They hadn’t even received the distress call from those sent to safety until 7 hours after the battle had ended! It was unlikely PrIme Nial would let Karter leave the area until a new commander was assigned, and that would take time. The rest of the battlegroup hiding behind the star system were refusing to leave, saying Commander Varsten gave them strict orders to stay there, although he didn’t reveal why. Then a grim-looking Bard informed him that they had found Varsten’s body alone in an attack shuttle. There would be no answers from him now. None of this made sense to him!
Karter and Bard went to question another survivor from the Intelligence Core and Karter was shocked to see it was his oldest friend, Roan, reported killed 4 years previously. They had been like brothers, such close friends that Roan had pledged to be his second if Karter had ever been matched to a mate. He was stunned now with the news that the Hive had apparently been working on a long-range weapon – and this was not the first battlegroup that been destroyed by it! Karter was livid that the information had not been shared with the commanders in the Coalition Fleet responsible for protecting 200 planets and billions of lives. They were facing not mere death but annihilation or worse, assimilation.
Erica Roberts was going through her testing at the Interstellar Brides Processing Center on Earth. The two mates in her dream professed their vows to her as their mating collars linked them with a psychic connection to each other’s feelings. She had been matched!
As Commander Karter heard the horrifying news of the Hive’s new weapon, his battleship contacted him to prepare for an incoming transport, despite his ordering no incoming transports due to danger and low power. But his location had been pinged and the Intersteller Brides Program initiated transport to Battleship Varsten automatically. Karter’s bride was mid-transport and could not be rerouted!
This is the worst possible timing to find a mate! There is a definite possibility that Battleship Karter will be the next target of the Hive’s new weapon! His woman has to be moved to a safe location! He may not survive the upcoming battle and would not want his mate to lose her life. Will he be able to get her to safety with the Hive threat so immediate? Or will her presence be a dangerous distraction while they prepare for the most important battle of his life?
This author absolutely amazes me with the quality of her books. As always, her writing flows effortlessly and takes the reader into an adventure like no other! The story line is excellent, providing a touch of mystery, tension, and constant suspense as the plot unfolds. The characters are always developed well, the men strong, honorable, brave warriors. The reader will connect with these warriors and the mate who makes them complete with her own strength and intelligence. Don’t miss this extraordinary book! Aside from the battle that is threatening, there is a love story you will adore! Be part of the experience and enjoy every moment! You will be in very good hands!
Don’t you just love a strong woman who knows what she wants.
This is a wonderful story with great world building and brilliantly written characters.
Really enjoyed it!
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I was glad to get the notice that Ms. Grace was going to give her fans a new bride to care for. Erica has volunteered to go to space and become a war bride. Not only does she her primary, Karter, she gets Ronan, his best friend and her second mate. But Karter thinks he may not be ready because the Hive are killing his comrades and friends in large quanities and he doesn’t think Erica is ready to wear his collar. Ronan, on the other hand is SO ready to except Erica as his mate, even if it means HE may need to choose a second for them, and leave Karter on his own. What next ?? Is three need to get it together and fast or else the Hive will consume them body and soul. Please read … You absolutely fall for it.
YES!!! I am so excited that Karter has a story!! I loved it. When Karter finds out that he has a mate on the way, he is not happy. He tested years before and has resigned himself to never having a mate. When his beautiful earth mate arrives he tries everything he can to not fully enter into a mating with her. After all it is a very stressful time between the war with the hive and the emotional burden he and his second are afraid they will subject her to. Erica however will not be discounted. She wants the mates that the interstellar bride agency connected her to and Ronan and Karter will never know what hit them.
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The Commander’s Mate (Interstellar Brides Book 15) – Grace Goodwin
As with the Grace’s other books in this Interstellar Brides series there are quite a few scenes written in her own special style. In addition there is also a really awesome story that makes this a great addition to the series.
Commander Karter(hot Prillion ), is head of the Karter Battlegroup) has been an intriguing secondary character in previous books. Karter is a workaholic alpha leader who tested for an Interstellar Bride years ago but was never matched. At this point he doesn’t even know how he’d fit a mate into his busy schedule.
Ronan, a best friend he believed died five years ago, works with the I.C. (their CIA), and has just resurfaced to everyone’s surprise. Ronan was always to be his 2nd when it came to claiming a mate. Perhaps that what has taken so love you g for the match to occur.
Erica volunteers for the Bride Program. She has a doctorate in Astronomy but feels it’s about time she physically gets to the stars. Totally committed Erica is shocked to find herself arriving on a battleship just after it had been attacked. Still she falls immediately for the two Prillion warriors, and there’s instant mutual attraction. Unfortunately Karter is determined to get Erica off the ship and to safety. Totally committed to her role as mate to the Commander and his second, she is having none of this.
The story is very exciting, fast paced and suspenseful. The overall background of the coalition’s fight with the Hive is escalating. They must not only find the new secret weapon The Hive launched against them, but also get all the mates, children and other personnel to safety.
Loved this latest addition to the series, having main characters a bit bit more experienced , the amazing hot sexy scenes, romance and sealing with the Hive’s latest threat.
I love Grace Goodwin’s books. So much excitement, adventure, battles and hot, hot mates. Erica is at the Interstellare Brides Processing Center on Earth. She was being tested for the Bride Program. It seemed that her match is a Ninety-nine percent. She has been matched to Prillon Prime male. It will be two males as she will have a prime mate and his second as a mate. She meets her mates on a battleship that had just seen battle. She meets Commander Makaed Karter of the Battleship Karter and Commander Ronan Wothar, Intelligence Core or IC. They meet, they mate and then the Prillon Prime Males learn about Earth Mates. Loved it.
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The Interstellar Brides Are Back!
Holy hot Prillon Warriors … the throbbing hasn’t stopped (um… I meant to say, heart throbbing hasn’t stopped), since reading “The Commander’s Mate”, the latest installment in the “Interstellar Brides Series”! I read this episode in one sitting and never moved… OK, that’s a lie… I squirmed a little… OK, maybe I writhed a lot but trust me, Grace Goodwin really has a way with words! Professionally written, the narrative is incredibly fast-paced and flowed seamlessly from the first page to the very last. The characterizations are totally engaging including; two for the price of one, scorching hot Prillon Warriors (it’s just outstanding that they come in pairs!) and a human astronomer who wants to be the gooey middle in a Prillon Warrior sandwich (lucky girl!). Trust me, Kaed and Ronin dole out all the action Erica can handle (yeah, that kind of action!) on every horizontal as well as vertical surface available! As with prior installments, the world building is fantastic incorporating plenty of action (no, not that kind) suspense and all the raw, filthy alien … well you get the picture… “The Commander’s Mate” is another heat seeking ménage missile directly targeting the reader’s heart with plenty of sweet romance, alien action (of all kinds) and irrefutable love. “The Commander’s Mate” is told from the three main characters perspectives with appearances from prior characters and can also be read as a standalone novel.
So… If you’re looking to double your pleasure and double your fun, just one-click “The Commander’s Mate” right now… you know you want to! Remember… sharing is caring!
Disclaimer: No Kindles were seriously harmed while reading this novel. Children 18 and over only due to sexually explicit content in an MFM relationship!
Disclaimer for the Disclaimer… The term “seriously harmed” is not intended to include: overheating, scorch marks, minor melting or inconsequential fire that can be put out with an extinguisher. Fire retardant gloves highly recommended while reading. Reviewer is not responsible for run-on sentences, misplaced commas, to many of these thingy’s (…) and illegal use of overly descriptive language.
RATING DETAILS (Based on 1 to 5 Gold Stars):
STEAM FACTOR: 5 Double Your Pleasure Interstellar Stars!
WRITING STYLE: 5 Professional Stars!
PLOT: 5 Fast-paced Stars!
ENGAGING CHARACTERS: 5 Two for the Price of One Stars!
SATISFYING CONCLUSION: 5 Totally Satiated Stars!
*** I voluntarily received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review ***
Man, it seems like I’ve been waiting forever for Commander Karter to be matched with his perfect mate through the Interstellar Brides Program. Well, the good Commander has been waiting since he was the very first to submit for matching over five years ago.
And Karter’d given up hope. He’d never matched with anyone until now. And now is just about the worst time ever for Karter’s mate to make an appearance. The Hive is making serious inroads in defeating the Coalition. Karter’s first duty is to protect his people and the coalition, and adding a mate into the mix just spells trouble.
But Karter cannot deny his attraction, his desire, his delight in meeting Erica. And she’s not one to step aside like a meek submissive woman. No way, no how. Erica is bound and determined to prove to Karter that the Interstellar Brides Program didn’t make a mistake and matched her to him because she’s a perfect balance of brains, beauty and strength.
I loved watching the relationship bloom between Karter, his Second and Erica. Erica is a smart and feisty woman who won’t put up with Karter and his protective ways—she’ll stand right by his side. And Karter’s Second is a perfect match for Erica too. And between the three of them, their dynamic—*fans self*—is off the charts hot.
I loved this book. The heroine was an introvert but also strong and confident in herself and her abilities, even when her mates werent and just wanted to coddle her. The mates were totally Alpha males but learned to trust in her, and give her what she needed. It was a truly wonderful book with plenty of steamy scenes, romance, and action.
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Wow!! The “Commanders’ Mate” is the latest addition to the Interstellar Brides series and it is unparalleled, visionary and so much more!!! All the stories are stand alone, they share a common Sci-Fi thread but they are all amazingly different and entice the reader from page one!! Grace Goodwin skillfully weaves characters from previous stories throughout all the stories and we care and worry about all of them. I would recommend reading them in order.
She writes with a depth and nuance that is remarkable. Her characters undergo changes, are very dynamic with unique personalities.
Erica, has a doctorate in astronomy, is exasperated with dating on Earth and decides to join the Interstellar Bride Program so she can live amongst the stars she loves. Our heroes, Kaed and Ronin are both commanders and Alpha, sexy men! Kaed had tested for the Brides program years ago and felt he could never be matched because he was a warrior and devoted to saving the worlds from The Hive. But, the program didn’t forget about him – he was in the data base – lol. So, along comes Erica, who is looking forward to meeting and being joyfully greeted by her mates. Oops, her Prillon commanders are busy saving survivors of a destroyed Battleship and trying to develop plans to take down this new and very dangerous indecipherable new weapon from The Hive before it destroys the Battleship Karter which Kaed commands. Her intended mates: Kaed and Ronin have an instant connection with Erica but are concerned for her safety and refuse to explore a relationship. Erica doesn’t agree and helps with the wounded. What happens, now?? Grace Goodwin keeps us guessing on every page. The story is filled with suspense, mystery, HOT romance, fast paced and fill with action! Thank you Grace Goodwin for another exciting read!
I have been waiting for Commander Karters story forever and it definitely was worth it. Tested years before he is shocked when he is told he is receiving a bride and reconnects with a best friend he thought had died on the same day. Erica an astronomer is done with Earth she decides to volunteer to be a bride and is matched with Commander Karter she is then promptly dropped in the middle of a war zone. KIarter and his second Ronan are enamored with Erica but worry the responsibilities and pain of their commands will harm her. They claim her body but do not collar her. Can she convince them that she can handle anything with them? While the Hive have a terrifying new weapon that could destroy everything Erica must fight for the love of the men she adores. I loved loved loved this. Grace Goodwin is my favorite author and I can promise you she will become yours too.
In the midst of death and destruction Commander Karter gets a message he gave up on ever hearing. “Your Bride has arrived”. The story takes place over the span of two days but feels much longer. It is a whirlwind of action, emotions and strong characters butting heads.
If you read the previous books you might recognize some of the characters that appear in this book. It is fun catching up with them.
It is a great addition to the series.
I really enjoyed reading this book!
It’s skillfully written with exceptional characters. The chemistry and steaminess is off the chart. It feature a strong woman and her two alpha male. If your looking for a sexy, fast-paced story packed with action and some humour this is the book your looking for.
It got the perfect balance so someone new to the series could understand and read it as a standalone, and yet the readers who follow the series won’t find it repetitive!
It’s awesome to see some characters from previous books appear in this one, and I can wait to read more about Xerima!
The Commander’s Mate is the fifteenth book in the Interstellar Brides series, but can be read as a stand alone. Commander Karter is dedicated to his job, determined to keep his people safe and only thinking of how to destroy the Hive. Within hours, he sees an old friend and then realizes that he has a bride transferring right into the middle of the war zone. With the Hive danger closer than ever, will Karter accept his mate, his second, their bonding, and keep everyone safe?
If you’ve been reading this series for a while now, like me, you’ve been dying for Commander Karter’s romance, and boy, while I was a little surprised at the direction this book went, I was not disappointed! Karter, Ronan, and Erica were amazing, full of passion, trying to find middle ground, and I loved how they all came together in the end for support, light, and love! At first, I wasn’t sure what to think about Erica. She seemed a little brash and in your face and I wasn’t sure how that would work with Karter, but I loved how well she fit. She was able to push her mates in ways they never expected, gave them strength and support when needed, and I loved her giving nature. Karter and Ronan used to be practically brothers, so I loved their interactions coming back together, and I loved how they both wished they could have been more for Erica. The threat with the Hive was pretty intense, but I loved how all three played into the ending! This series has been one of my all time favorites and I really enjoyed reading this book!
After seeing Commander Karter in several books and watching him interact with Dara (Chloe, Seth, and Dorian’s daughter), we have begged Grace for him to get a mate and she answered us with this great story.
(To understand my review, I just want to put it out there, I read for story and could care less about the sexy times)
This story drops us right into the middle of the Hive war, as mentioned in the previous books, the Battlegroup Karter is actively holding back the Hive in sector 437. Karter was tested years and years ago and has been too busy to have any thoughts of a bride. Ronan is also a Commander and is just as intense as Karter due to the heavy weight of responsibility demanded by their positions. Erica has always loved the stars and jumped at her chance to be among them, especially after her testing as part of a Prillon sandwich (her words, not mine).
This story is told from all three POV and we get to see just how tortured Karter is and how much weight is on his very broad shoulders. I really loved Karter and Ronan and even though Erica is just a feisty as the other Interstellar Brides, I guess I just wasn’t as impressed with her as I was with the other brides – she does love both of them and fights for a true mating but that’s about it. BUT, Karter and Ronan make up for any deficiencies I felt Erica had. The new development in the war is a major game changer and the Coalition is going to have their hands full dealing with it.
I love this series and while I have received advanced copies of these books (yes, I joined Grace’s review team to get my hands on these books as soon as possible), I have purchased every single one. Purchasing these books and writing reviews so that others have a chance to discover this talented author’s work is my way of supporting her and my habit 🙂
Reading this story was like reading a fairy tale when I was a kid, the story of the pot that never went empty and poured porridege endlessly – that was what I wished for while reading this one – that it would never end…. But of course there had to be an ending to the story, it just came much too soon… The story was fantastic, and how the author manages this creativity within outer space is just remarkable. The story line was exciting and sweet and just great, the characters, whom we have met some of before in earlier stories, they were just fantastic. I believe the word fantastic is one I probably overuse here but the story is just that – fantastic, and then some more fantastic – and again and agian… Five stars for this one, if there were more of them this story would definately be getting all ten of them… or however many they were. However, as this can only be my opinion about the story, I never give out spoilers, for that kind of info you just read the BLURB… Here – you get my feelings for the story and well, I looooooved it, and again and some more…
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The worst of days and the best of days.
In just two days Commander Karters life is irrevocably altered. In the midst of one of the worst Hive atrocities he is not only confronted with a long lost friend/brother, but the transporter gifts him with his unexpected mate.
As if that is not enough, the danger of an imminent Hive attack needs all his attention.
His newly arrived mate had a very different welcome in mind. Instead of being greeted joyfully, she arrives in the midst of the evacuation of wounded warriors and her first task is waving a re-gen wand over the waiting victims.
Although Commander Karter and his Second share an instant connection with their Earth mate, they refuse to go farther.
Frustration all around!
But Warden Egara’s matches never fail. So, expect turmoil, near death fighting, friendship and love, Earth … , no, Battleship-shattering claimings (plural!), and of course a HEA!
Karter arrives to chaos with the disappearance of a Prillon commander.
His former friend, Ronan is onboard.
Ronan is an IC asset (spy).
In the midst of trying to figure out what’s happening with the Hive, Makead Karter’s mate arrives.
Erica Roberts is a human woman and all in for the mating of her two men, Karter and his second, Ronan.
But there’s a Hive attack.
Will Karter collar Erica?
Will Karter, Ronan and Erica be a true match?
Steamy and actiony.
Recommend.
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