Friday, October 31, 2008

Charlie's Bargain


Book Title: Charlie's Bargain
Author: Evangeline Anderson
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Publisher URL: http://www.ellorascave.com/
ISBN: 9781419916601
Genre: Futuristic
Nymph Rating: 4.5 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Scandalous Minx


Charlotte Elizabeth Owens–Stratton, now known as Charlie Owens, is from the high society of the Andromeda system. Once living a life of wealth and privilege, she currently resides in the Hole as an improvised barmaid. Lynx is a Xorn and recognized Charlie as his mate from the moment he set eyes on her. The fact that his race is feared and considered savages does little to gain her attention. Charlie wants to avoid the huge alien at all cost but soon finds herself on Lynx’s doorstep, in hopes of solidifying a bargain. Lynx knows why she has approached him and sees this as his opportunity to gain what he wants the most – Charlie in his bed.

Charlie's Bargain is a story about love, lust, and sacrifice. Charlie is a woman of privilege who has adapted to her new surroundings. While she has become a mother figure to her brother, she still longs to feel protected and loved. All of their current problems seem strongly anchored on her slender shoulders, but she is strong enough to handle them and anything else thrown their way. Lynx knows how the residents of the Hole perceive him. Moreover, while he doesn’t really care about their impression of him, he does care about Charlie. Lynx wants her to come to him willingly, but knows the chances are slim. He wants to provide the love and safety Charlie is longing to receive. In addition, while Lynx is anticipating Charlie’s surrender, he will submit to her in his own way. Evangeline Anderson has written a captivating story laced with carnal pleasures.

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