After an escape from an unimaginable terror, they must learn to work together or die.Ashlyn Drake thought she had everything under control in her life… until she found herself kidnapped, stripped, and forced to participate in the barbaric Games. Faced with the option of fighting to survive or dying, she knows she has to get out fast.When she meets a cocky and handsome stranger who seems quite out … who seems quite out of place in the Games, she starts to wonder what he knows that she doesn’t. In light of the deadly circumstances around them, how is he so upbeat? It quickly becomes evident that he’s something more than human, though his humanity comes through in the way he looks at her. Competition quickly turns to passion between them.
However, the Games aren’t the worst of their problems when a demon from the past rears his ugly head. When Ashlyn learns the secret of the mysterious man, she has to choose whether or not to trust him.
Can their combined powers overcome their biggest challenge yet?
Content Warning: Explicit love scenes and lots of sexy shifters. Intended for 18+ audiences.
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The escape is an entertaining story. Ashlyn and Sander are great characters with steamy chemistry. The storyline is different and has danger, intrigue, and action.
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This is a book where the reader is thrust right into the action from the very beginning. It has a feel of “Hunger Games” and leaves the reader a bit confused as to how and why this is happening and who this Baron is.
Ashlyn Drake, a Gaia witch, sat in the small boat, having pissed off The Baron as the others had. She is about to be thrown into a dangerous survival Game where she encounters Sander, whose cocky attitude seems “off” like he knows a secret of some kind that no one else does. It’s also not clear if he is human or something more? Both of them must fight for their lives and, if they can trust each other, they may come out of it alive – at least until an evil demon from Sander’s past comes after him and ruins their chances! Is there any escape? Why are they here? And where IS “here”?
This was a good story that definitely kept the reader’s interest right from the start. Because of the cast of characters the reader will meet, and their widely different skillsets, there is no way to know how this life-and-death struggle will play out for each. Join the characters and see who has a chance and who doesn’t – or perhaps none of them do? Grab your copy and find out in this exciting story line!
Ashlyn gets taken and thrown in the games where there is no survivors. She meets cocky self assured Sander. Having to run from danger when they find out an evil from Sanders past comes to hunt him down.
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Ash had been kidnapped and was now on a boat to the Games arena and so was Sander.
Gaia witch Ashlyn Drake had been kidnapped and finds herself on a metal boat with many other poor souls headed into the swamp area used as an arena for the Games where they were pitted against the monsters that lived there and each other. Daitya Sander had been captured due to weakness form his injuries and porting onto Smaug but he had died many times so he would survive the Games. As the boat moved into the arena area he notice a red haired woman who seemed to be different to the others on the boat. When the huge snakes attacked they capsized the boat and everyone fell into the swamp. Later Ash and Sander are in separate cells as the only survivors from the boat.
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A story in which you jump right in. The action comes straight at you and you can feel the tension building up between the two main players. Both cannot fully trust each other but they find a way in this. He mainly wants to protect her and with his powers he can do that too. She also tries to find solutions with her powers, but sometimes seems to make the wrong choices, which makes it from bad to worse. Despite everything, a strong connection develops between them. You feel the sexual tension in their interaction. While being chased by a man trying to kill them, they find each other.
A great story!
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The Escape by Lola Gabriel is an exciting novel with some suspenseful twists. Ms. Gabriel delivers well-written stories with wonderful characters that grab your attention quickly.
I enjoyed what there was of this short story. Some more background story of Sander and Arthur, and Ash in the beginning, including how Ash and Sander were forced into the Games. Also, the ending seemed a little abrupt in this enjoyable afternoon read.
Ashlyn and Sander are thrown together as they are doomed to die in the Games. Ash doesn’t quite know what to make of Sander, he’s pretty cocky for someone about to die. They both have complicated histories that may hinder them from teaming up and escaping their death.
This story could have had a little more ‘body’ in a few places, but still earns 4 stars for being a good, enjoyable and entertaining story.
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This is an awesome book by Lola Gabriel and my first time reading a book by this author. It’s a very imaginative story with great plot, word building and characters. Sander’s and Ashlyn are told to participate in the Game or die, they must learn to trust one another or die. There’s action, drama, suspense, betrayal, and romance. It’s a definite must read for any fan of Lola Gabriel! I will definitely be reading more from this author!
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The beginning had me kinda confused. It starts with Ash and Sander on a boat heading into some Hunger Games type thing. Doesn’t tell how they got there till towards the end of the book. Honestly, I don’t remember if the author ever said how Sander ended up there. The Games only lasted a short time before Author, a guy after Sander, starts to come after both of the. Lots of action, steamy sex and great chemistry between the two leads.
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This is a well written book with strong characters who have a hot chemistry. The author does a great job building an adventurous story and moves it quickly and smoothly. She brings a bit of mystery,suspense and romance in this action packed story. It comes to life with her detailed scenes and I enjoyed reading it.
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Interesting characters and plenty of adventure with great world building. I received an advanced copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
Lola Gabriel’s worlds are always so well constructed that you feel like you are living it with her characters and this one is no different
Ashlyn and Sander are both destined to fight in the games and if the intend to escape then they will have to work together to do so Can two people with such damaged pasts work together especially when secrets come out and what about the attraction that is simmering between them Will they survive do they have a future together You will have to read to see
4 1/2 stars
This was a very intense read. You are immediately thrown into the story and the action doesn’t stop. Sanders and Ash are both fighting for their lives. While they no very little about one another, the must trust each other if they are going to survive. The characters are kickass and the writing is amazing. Sanders is mystery on a whole new level. This is a whole new world with creatures and magic beyond your imagination. Betrayal, suspense and a touch of romance make this a must read. I loved everything about this book. However, there was just one small thing keeping me from giving this 5 stars. When I said thrown in to the story, you really were. For a minute, I thought maybe there was a book before this one that I might of missed. Once I got past that initial shock, it was awesome!
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Sander and Ash’s book was a good well-written action-packed read The plot was really good and held my interest all the way through with plenty of twists to keep me hooked I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to all paranormal fans.
Ashlyn and Sander are thrown together as they are also doomed. Ash doesn’t quite know what to make of Sander. They both have complicated histories that may hinder them from getting closer. The Escape is an exciting novel with some suspenseful twists.
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Lola Gabriel has written a book this is about trusting another person that you do not know.
Ashlyn is in the fight of her life and she needs to escape the game, but she does not have any idea how. There is another person in the same situation she is in and the make eye contact with each other and feel there is a connection. Ashlyn and Sander need to work together to get out of the game alive.
With things from his past, can Sander put his trust in Ashlyn?
After all the betrayals can Ashlyn trust Sander and help him with his problem?
This book is about learning how to trust someone and working together. It is a book with a little mystery, betrayal, and fast-moving I would recommend this book to anyone.
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Wow! This is not just a romance! It’s an action book! There are quests: for justice, for revenge. There’s romance, there’s something for everyone. I enjoyed this book very much. Recommended
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