Zenos, from the Astra Legion of Rogue 5, is on a mission to find an antidote to the deadly venom flowing through his body. Without the antidote, one bite during mating will kill a hybrid Forsian’s chosen female. Zenos must acquire the serum at any cost, for like his Atlan cousins, his mating instinct will eventually consume him. The last thing he needs is a distraction, but one look at the … defiant female bounty hunter and he can’t deny his body what she’s offering—a few wild hours of pleasure.
Ivy Birkeland’s entire ReCon unit was annihilated as a result of Quell, a mind-altering drug the pirates of Rogue 5 are known to distribute. A rebel to her core, her heart still broke when she was forced to walk away from her life as a Coalition fighter. Now she hunts a bounty that will allow her to catch the criminals selling Quell and avenge her dead friends. Free of the Coalition Fleet’s strict regulations, she makes a deal with an unknown Rogue 5 operative to gain access to his home planet and travels to Transport Station Zenith to meet him.
When Ivy’s smoking hot, one-night-stand turns out to be her Rogue 5 contact, every carefully-laid plan she’s made goes to hell. Because when a rebel and a rogue are forced to work together, sparks will fly. They don’t need the criminals to kill them, they just might finish each other…if they don’t fall in love first.
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I Absolutely LOVE The Interstellar Brides® Stories; It’s An Outta This World Series~ Literally!
When “The Rebel and the Rogue” meet…
It’s an Epic Clash of Passion!
But “The Rebel and the Rogue” think they are only indulging in a Tête-à-Tête…
Surprise, Surprise…
As “The Rebel and the Rogue” are Meet’n Up ONCE MORE!
And that’s when “The Rebel and the Rogue” will have to Explore those suppressed Feelings!
Even though I received an ARC, via B00|{$P®0UT, of Grace Goodwin’s “The Rebel and the Rogue (Interstellar Brides® Program Book 19),” I bought a copy too, as it’s THAT GOOD! I recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
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4: I like IT a lot. Great, Solid Story w/ few if any inconsistencies or errors. This is a HIGH Rating, & I rarely give OUT a Higher Rating.
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Hell bent on revenge, Ivy Birkeland doesn’t care what it takes—even if it means her own life—she will make the peddlers of Quell pay for the deaths of her ReCon unit. Ivy’s gone a bit rogue herself—now that she’s free from the restrictions forced upon her as a member of the Coalition.
But what she didn’t count on was falling for her Rogue 5 contact—Zenos is also on Rogue 5 on a mission, but it’s not to take down the Quell sellers, but to find the antidote for the deadly venom that threatens the Forsian mates.
I loved the fast-paced romance between Ivy and Zenos. Loved their immediate bond—even when it seemed like they were going to kill each other before either managed to finish their tasks! I loved their protectiveness for each other—especially Zenos and his worry about truly mating with Ivy.
The Rebel and the Rogue is yet another excellent addition to the fantastic Interstellar Brides Program series and I cannot wait for more! ~ Missy, 5 stars
The Rebel and the Rogue (Interstellar Brides® Program Book 19)
Zenos&Ivy
This book was well written I enjoyed
Getting to know both characters as they find there way to each other.
Both characters in my opinion balance each other in different areas
It was nice to see these two in action
This book will leave u satisfied and happy that u took the time to read this amazing story.
This authors abilities to take u on this journey was great to experience.
I recommend this book to anyone that loves a great read such a page turner.
I voluntarily read an advance copy this book and my opinion are my own.
VENGENCE—REVENGE—REDEMPTION
As with the other Interstellar Bride book, they read great as a continuing saga, but each book will read well as a stand-alone. The story of an alien, Zenos of the Astra Legion of Rogue 5 and Ivy Birkeland, formerly of Earth and a retired Coalition Luietentant has some differences, some surprises, and as with all of Ms. Grace Goodwin’s stories, plenty of mystery, suspense, and hot off the charts passion.
Ivy is now a bounty hunter, but she is after Gerian Eozara of Cerberus, who, along with his Quell, was responsible for the death of her ReCon team and the ending of her career. The bounty is high; the mission is dangerous but dead or alive, she will bring him in. She doesn’t just want him, but those who make the Quell all need to die. Getting a way onto Rogue 5 will have her meeting with Astra of Astra Legion. She has something they all need and want, an antidote that will help their females survive the mating bite, and allow them to procreate.
“To these aliens, that antidote was life. Mating. Children. Family. It was everything.”
The story will have Ivy on Zenith, and while waiting for her meeting, she will make contact with Zenos and a round of uninhibited sex between these two will have her sexually satisfied. Her meeting with Astra will have surprises and conditions, ones she is willing to acquiesce to if it allows her to complete her mission.
“You are scarred. When I come from, they are a sign of bravery. Of life experienced. Of honor. Only the strongest among us survive with such scars. The most trusted. The bravest. The protectors among us.”
“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”
The story has mystery, suspense, passion, secrets, and angst. Not everything is as it seems, and things don’t always work out as planned. There is more to Ivy than meets the eye, and while she doesn’t have a death wish, she also doesn’t fear to die. The one thing she hadn’t planned on during this mission was meeting Zenos and caring for him. The chemistry between them sizzles off the pages—but the one thing she asks of him, he will refuse and that puts up a wall for their future.
“I could see Ivy for what she really was. She was contained violence. Lovely death. Primal. Vicious.
Protective. She was here to avenge her Coalition unit, her friends who had died. Not related by blood but by circumstance, by war. She’d gone into Cerberus territory armed with only a blade, blasters and the skill of her body to avenge her friends. To seek the one responsible. My soul cried for her for what she was. Inside. She was a monster like me. A powerful, loyal, merciless monster. The most beautiful thing I’d ever seen.”
The story will also include two who must learn to trust one another completely. For Zenos, he is afraid of harming Ivy, of causing her death, and he isn’t willing to risk her—but will he still lose her? Ivy has completed her mission, and yet she feels she has lost herself, so now what will she do without Zenos? Where will she go? She has no home, no family, and an uncertain future—or does she?
Loved the book it was great, the story was well written and the characters are interesting. Once I started I could not put the book down from start to finish you just could not get enough with twists and turns hot and steamy. Ivy and Zenos both alpha out of the bedroom, when Ivy organizers that she has a meeting with a rogue 5 personal, so then she can deliver her revenge for killing of her team members.
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A sci-fi romance with one tough female. Ivy is out for revenge. She will find the male responsible for the death of her team. But to do it she will have to work with others and that is not her forte. She will have to go through several hoops to get what she wants. But she is tough both physically and mentally. Then there is Zenos. He may be the biggest obstacle. But damn he is one fine male that will make her rethink a lot of things. Expect plenty of fighting and bedroom heat.
It Grabbed My attention and focus so strong I could not put it down. A word of advice when you get your copy. Grab a snack, a comfy seat, kick back and relax. You will not be moving until you finish this bad boy here. Remarkable job. Thanks for sharing.
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Ivy was a lieutenant with the coalition forces. She lost her whole company to a Hive attack when they all took a drug that had been laced with something and were unable to fight. Ivy’s only purpose now is to catch the man responsible for the drugs. Zenos is a hybrid from Rogue 5, an unaligned planet where Ivy has traced her quarry. They are immediately drawn together, but Zenos is afraid to hurt a human. Then Zenos is assigned to protect and assist Ivy by his leader and he discovers there is more to Ivy than he imagined. I received an advance copy of this book and voluntarily left a review.
Great standalone in the Interstellar Brides Program. Hard to believe it’s book 19 but the series is going strong. This story completely stands alone but there’s enough here to set you on a wild adventure. She’s a rule follower that has been hit where it hurts and she’s out for revenge. He’s an alien that is trying to save his world. Together they are dynamite and they’ll have adventures, twists and turns and a rip roaring story that’ll be a quick read. Likeable characters with chemistry. Not a ton of angst, but plenty of action. Great story. Ready for more.
Nothing in heaven or hell that would stop him from making her his.
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Ivy burned with a fire that could only be quenched by the death of the man responsible for the death her her team. It was that fire that forced her to become something more than human with illegal enhancements that made her stronger and better than ever before. Zenos was a hybrid member of the Astra Legion, he was the man that made it possible to find the man she needed dead. He was also the only man she would ever agree to mate. This was an exciting story borne of revenge and a love that could destroy the one you love most. It was love that made Zenos refuse to bite Ivy, a risk that could mean her death, but with the risk removed there was nothing on heaven or hell that would stop him from making her his. This was a story full of danger and drama, an oath fulfilled and a love that would last.
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I already love this series, and this book takes you a little further out than the normal characters and planets. Ivy has seen it all. Working for the coalition and going on missions had been what she wanted to do. Until her an entire team was killed. She wanted revenge against the parties responsible. She needed to be stronger so she found a way to do it. Now that she was “more“ she was off to make a deal to find those responsible. Zenos has found his one, but now he needed to keep her alive. Their journey for justice is amazing, and dangerous, and the truth they will have to face when it is done might break them apart. A great book with wonderful characters. A strong female lead, and a strong male lead means amazing sexy times, and a great ride through the ups and downs of the book. I love the happily ever after.
Another interesting variation in the Interstellar Bride series – although this one is technically not part of the bride testing system it still features an Earth woman and a mate who is her perfect match – even just by chance! Very happy to revisit Rogue 5 again in this story and I loved the strong female lead but also the hero who complimented her in personality and strength.
Definitely more action, angst and intrigue in this one than some of the others but still very hot as well. Recommend!
All of her stories are interesting and she is the only author that I avidly collect and anticipate. I really enjoyed the setting and characters in this tale. Can’t wait for the next one.
I’m loving this series- each book adds to this world. This book is a bit different, but in a good way (IMO). I loved how Ivy was on a mission, getting justice (or revenge, if you prefer) for her team. Zenos is her perfect mate- he encourages her, doesn’t hinder her, but respects her strength. He takes a bit to finally make his move- but it’s understandable. I highly recommend this book. I cannot wait for the next! Each book is a stand-alone.
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The Rebel and the Rogue (Interstellar Brides Program Book 19)
It’s always a great read when Grace Goodwin’s books take us to Rogue 5. The inhabitants are mixed hybrids that create some interesting combinations. Most os those on Rogue 5 live in “clans”, they may be rogues as they don’t follow coalition rules but most are not necessarily bad (maybe “bad boys”).
This storyline’s main characters are Zenos and Ivy. Zenos is a hybrid Forsian and part of Astra League. His leader Astra has assigned him to retrieve the priceless serum that will allow Forsians to mate. In order to mate the male must. It’s the female and without the serum their bite results in death of the female.
Ivy is a different female character than we have encountered. She is a kick ass warrior who is out for revenge from the group on Rogue 5 selling illegal Quell. This drug her team had taken was tainted and all except Ivy ended up perishing in a fight. She has “modified “ herself to become the ultimate warrior.
Ivy and Zenos have a very hot encounter at a transport station. Turns out they are both their to contact each other as she has the serum and he has a way for her to reach her revenge targets on Rogue 5.
This book grabs you from the beginning and I was hooked start to finish (could seriously not put it down). Rogue 5 and it’s inhabitants are so different (they operate different than any other humanoids we’ve encountered), the character and world building are mesmerizing.
This riveting storyline is a fast paced exciting adventure with some twists and turns. Suspense, Passion, mystery and seriously hot chemistry between Zenos and Ivy,(as only this author can bring to her books).
An awesome addition to Interstellar brides, Rogue 5 series.
Amazing!If I could rate this book 10 stars I would! The storyline was powerful,hot and full of surprises as only a talented writer like Grace could create.Ivy was a great character on her own but add Zenos and they become a force to reckon with. If you are a fan of Grace’s writing you will love this story as I did.I highly recommend.
“The Rebel and the Rogue” is Book 19, in the Interstellar Brides series and as the other books in the series is a stand alone. I always look forward to the next book in the series and this one does NOT disappoint. It is nail biting from beginning to end! Grace Goodwin continues to tell a story that is original, well written, phenomenal and as engaging as each book in the series!
In this story we meet the amazing characters of Zenos of the Astra Legion of Rogue 5 and Ivy Birkeland, who has left the Coalition Fleet to become a bounty hunter. Zenos is a hybrid Forsian, he and others like him have poisonous fangs that will kill a female when enduring the mating bite. He is on a mission to obtain a serum which is an antidote to the poison.
Ivy, is a human, who has become a bounty hunter seeking revenge against the aliens responsible for the death of her entire ReCon unit. She is the only survivor and is filled with guilt. Her life has been difficult and her Unit was her family, she believes all she has to live for is revenge. She has no desire for a commitment to a male, all she wants is wild, passionate one-night stand.
Zenos wouldn’t commit because he’s afraid his bite will kill his love – Ivy is all about revenge – then they meet! Of course, you know that the sparks fly, electricity fills the air but they remain true their original course. Now, how is that going to work out? LOL
I loved the character of Astra. She is an amazing leader and assigns Zenos to escort and protect Ivy, as she enters Cerebus’ Territory. Ivy has secrets, Zenos has fears and Grace Goodwin is the amazing story teller who shows us their emotional growth and learning to trust one another.
The story is packed with mystery, HOT, steamy Alpha men, BDSM elements, fast paced, danger and lots of twists and turns. You definitely do NOT know what is going to happen next!
Zenos is a warrior there’s a hybrid who is on the moon base. He was at zenith at the canteen checking out and doing recon. And he sees Ivy. She is a tall woman who is no longer with the coalition. She was left for dead by the hive and basically almost had the will to survive. Wearing the scars of a warrior, She has an antidote that his species of hybrids need in order to claim their mate without killing them. Most of them have fangs in the venom that is embedded in their meat can kill them. Ivy has the antidote in return she is on a vengeful retaliation of her squad being killed. That begins this crazy high intense book. Not to mention from the first chapter it is so steamy I had to clean my glasses from the fog that came from reading the first three chapters. The adventure was action packed the characters were well-built and of course it was fun Antagonizing Zenos. A good read, a must read with snacks as you pretend to do laundry.
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Zenos and Ivy are a match mate in heaven. This book has great adventure sexual chemistry between the characters are breathe taking great edition to the series
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I am enjoying reading this book. I can see, in my mind’s eye, me watching Zenos and Ivy bickering and then loving after and all I need is a popcorn. It was fun, I couldn’t wait to see how they ended up.
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