Jacie and the Alien Bodyguard

Title:  Jacie and the Alien Bodyguard

Author:  Jessica Coulter Smith

Publisher:  Changeling Press

Publisher URL: http://www.changelingpress.com

ISBN/BIN:  07651-02467

Genre: {M/F} Futuristic, Sci-Fi

Rating:  4 Nymphs

Literary Nymphs Reviewer:  Amethyst Nymph

Transition isn’t easy for Jacie Montgomery, but she’s making it work.  Pregnancy has forced Jacie to face her new reality and travel to Terran.  Once her baby’s father makes her his mate, Jacie hopes things will work out.  She just hopes he’s happy about her sudden appearance.

Being Jacie’s bodyguard was Barimere’s job while she was on his planet.  Getting involved in her personal life and dealing with her crazy cat was completely unexpected.  From the moment he laid eyes on Jacie, Barimere started imagining things that were off limits to him.  Having a family of his own was only a fantasy for Barimere.  It would be unfair to Jacie to give her false hope.

Barimere has scars that are more than physical and Jacie’s pregnancy is getting more complicated with the passing of each day.  However, the interference of real life does not put out the flames of desire that burn between the couple.  As a warrior, Barimere has been in many fights, but none have been as taxing as the struggle to let Jacie go.  Jacie can’t understand why Barimere refuses to commit to her, but eventually she accepts his rejection.  Just when she needs his support the most, the stubborn man is missing in action. 

My heart goes out to Jacie in Jacie and the Alien Bodyguard, which is the sixth installment of the Intergalactic Brides series.  That poor woman seemed to have on rose colored glasses when she first arrived on Terran.  I was cringing at the expectations of a confrontation between her and the alien who got her pregnant.  Jacie took every surprise like a true champion in the end and I was so proud of her. 

Barimere was exactly who she needed and Jacie was the perfect match for him.  I was moved by Barimere’s deep feelings, good and bad, and it made me clap when he got his happy ending.  After all the pain he experienced, Barimere deserves a mate who doesn’t make him feel as if they are settling.  Reading this story is a good example of why things happen for a reason.  We don’t always understand why walking through the fire makes things better in the end.  Jessica Coulter Smith gives readers a story that will leave them hot, hopeful, and hungry for more.  

Illicit (Box Set)

Title:  Illicit (Box Set)

Author:  Marteeka Karland

Publisher:  Changeling Press

Publisher URL:  www.changelingpress.com

ISBN/BIN:  07596-02449

Genre:  {M/F}, Sci-Fi, Action, Futuristic, Anthology

Rating:  4 Nymphs

Literary Nymphs Reviewer:  Amazon Nymph

Illicit Mating - 4 Nymphs

Gabrielle, along with a friend, apply to become brides for Cluath.  Worr sees them and decides they will become his and his brother’s.  The problem is there is a plot afoot to take over all the stations in space, including Earth.  Gabrielle must work alongside Worr to save both populations.

Illicit Sex - 4 Nymphs

Kil can’t believe what his brother did.  Lyra wants nothing to do with him because he thinks women should be protected and obey.  What Kil gets is a woman willing to fight for what she believes in.  Lyra is taken by enemies, and Kil finds he can’t live without her.

Illicit Craving - 4 Nymphs

Bacia arrives just in time to help her brother save his mate.  She is taking over security on the station and goes undercover.  Jaxon is an undercover agent for Earth and ends up saving Bacia from mercs working for the enemy.  As they learn to trust each other, both realize they are working to save both their worlds.

Illicit Love - 4 Nymphs

Drac is the Supreme General for the Cluath and is extremely upset about the attempts on his children’s lives.  Drac gets an unexpected visitor, Celestine, who was sent by the mercs as a gift to make him leave the Colony.  Celestine realizes Drac isn’t as bad as she had been told and ends up helping him try to end the plot against both Earth and the Cluath.

Illicit is an interesting look at a dying alien culture that has to look to other planets and races to repopulate their world.  Humans are the closest to the Cluath.  Cluath is building colonies on other planets for Earth’s population in order to survive.  Several factions on both planets want something else.

Drac and his family are fighting to make sure the populations for both planets to survive and not just the wealthy.  They end up fighting, along with their mates, to make it happen.  I really liked reading this book as the women turned out to be very strong and showed they were worthy of standing with their men, even with some of the things that happened to them.  I really liked Bacia’s story because she showed Jaxon that a woman can be a warrior too.  The four couples had some great chemistry.  The only downside in the story about Kil and Lyra was the drug and its one major side effect.  I liked that Kil did his best to remain honorable under the circumstances.

I would love to read more stories about the Cluath and Earth in the future.  While it seemed as if things were wrapped up, I felt the ending wasn’t quite what it should have been if things were completely tied up.  I enjoyed reading Illicit, as I also thought that this could be a possibility in the future if there are other planets with life.

I will be reading Illicit again.

Publisher's Note: Illicit (Box Set) contains the previously published novellas Illicit Mating, Illicit Sex, Illicit Craving, and Illicit Love. 

Charlotte and the Alien Ambassador

Title:  Charlotte and the Alien Ambassador

Author:  Jessica Coulter Smith

Publisher:  Changeling Press

Publisher URL:  http://www.changelingpress.com

ISBN/BIN:  07523-02426

Genre:  {M/F} Futuristic, Sci-Fi

Rating:  4 Nymphs

Literary Nymphs Reviewer:  Amethyst Nymph

Charlotte was deaf, not dumb, but her father didn’t understand that.  She was a burden he desperately wanted to hand off to a husband.  Charlotte had the choice of picking an ancient husband, an alien husband, or being thrown out of her home. There was only one choice to make.  Maybe on Terran she’d find the Prince Charming that she’d been dreaming of.

Chief Councilor Borgoz had to come up with an alternate plan for the broken bride agreement.  Borgoz promised he’d be able to find Charlotte a mate but he wasn’t certain.  Would the males on his planet accept the sweet and gentle beauty with a disability?  What would he do about the minor problem of wanting Charlotte for himself?

After Charlotte and Borgoz give in to the heat building between them, things get more complicated.  Charlotte wants Borgoz as her husband, but Borgoz has different ideas.  He has reasons that make him the wrong choice for Charlotte; he just has to make her understand.  Keeping his distance from Charlotte is nearly impossible and drives Charlotte to make some life-altering decisions.  

Charlotte and the Alien Ambassador is the fourth installment of the Intergalactic Brides series.  Charlotte is another fortunate woman who finds everything she was missing on Terran.  Life wasn’t kind to Charlotte until she meets Borgoz.  Her family didn’t love her the way she deserved or see the wonderful qualities in her.  All they saw was her deafness.  I was happy that Borgoz saw how special she was right away, even though he kept trying to fix her up with other males.  Borgoz took his work too seriously and he didn’t really understand the bond between men and women until he met Charlotte.  I had to keep that in mind to explain why he was so strict about rules.  Thank goodness Borgoz came around just in time.  Charlotte’s father was a horrible person, and I would have loved him to get what he deserved.  Things weren’t perfect for the couple, but everything worked out as it was meant to be.  I think readers will enjoy this look into anther Terran love story and hope for more.  

Avelyn and the Alien Daddy

Title: Avelyn and the Alien Daddy

Author:  Jessica Coulter Smith

Publisher:   Changeling Press

Publisher URL:  http://www.changelingpress.com

ISBN/BIN:  07483-02413 

Genre:  {M/F} Futuristic, Sci-Fi, Series

Rating:  4 Nymphs

Literary Nymphs Reviewer:  Amethyst Nymph

Six months has passed since her divorce and Avelyn Murray needs a fresh start and a job.  Because of her medical issues, Avelyn knows being a Terran bride is not an option, but maybe something else was available.  While on her job search Avelyn meets someone with a dilemma, and she’s certain that she can help.

The day-care told Thrace that his adopted daughter Lily was never to return.  The Terran security officer has no babysitter for his child, whom he can’t seem to comfort.  When Thrace meets Avelyn, he’s immediately drawn to her.  She turns out to be exactly what he wants in a nanny and much more.  How will Avelyn react if she discovers Thrace wants her as a mate?  Should he jeopardize the well-being of his daughter for his own desires?

The love between Avelyn and Lily is apparent to anyone with sight, but the budding affection between Avelyn and Thrace is something different entirely.  Thrace is on the fence about mixing business with pleasure, though there is no doubt in his mind how pleasurable things would be with Avelyn.  He has no idea that Avelyn wants him just as badly.  With the ease of breathing, they become the perfect family for Lily and it is so touching.  I was stunned to discover the full story behind Avelyn’s medical condition and divorce.  Thank goodness Thrace was understanding and Avelyn didn’t let her feelings block her chance at love.  

Avelyn and the Alien Daddy is the third story of the Intergalactic Brides series, and just as the first two, it will suck you in like a vaccum.  It’s hard to resist a single dad as it is, but adding in the fact that he’s easy on the eyes and kind put the final nail in the coffin for me.  Avelyn’s past is sad, but if that’s what she had to endure to wind up with Thrace and Lily then I accept it.  Avelyn moves on like a true champion and Thrace is the perfect cheerleader.  I am already imagining them with a house full of children, and I can’t wait to see what the next story in this series will bring.  

Victoria and the Alien Doctor

Title:  Victoria and the Alien Doctor

Author:  Jessica Coulter Smith

Publisher:  Changeling Press

Publisher URL: http://www.changelingpress.com

ISBN/BIN:  07407-02389  

Genre:  {M/F} Sci-Fi Futuristic

Rating:  4 Nymphs

Literary Nymphs Reviewer:  Amethyst Nymph

Watching her daughter slowly dying is pushing Victoria Mathers to drastic actions.  The doctors of Earth can’t cure her child no matter what they try, and the doctors of Terran are forbidden from treating humans.  Begging isn’t working so Victoria considers the last option left, mating with a Terran. 

Xonos hadn’t seriously considered having a mate, but he had to do something to help the single mother and her child.  Perhaps Xonos could come to an understanding with Victoria and they could both benefit from a union. 

Neither Victoria nor Xonos expected to bond so quickly as a family.  Physical attraction was there from the beginning, but the emotions took them both by surprise.  A future with Xonos was something Victoria could envision and she wondered if he felt the same.  There was not doubt he’d fallen in love with her daughter and would do anything for her, but how did he feel about Victoria?

Life hadn’t been kind to Victoria before she met Xonos.  Victoria’s parents failed her as a child and then pregnancy brought more problems.  I was thrown for a loop by the shocking circumstances and how she told Xonos about it.  A weaker woman would have given up and not sacrificed herself.  I was also impressed with Xonos’ compassion and how easily he accepted having a wife and child.  He was meant to be a father; there is no doubt in my mind.  I was touched by the way Xonos pampered the little girl and I felt her excitement with her new daddy.  Tragedy brought this couple together, but fortunately it isn’t what will keep them together. 

Terran men know how to make a woman feel special, that is evident in Victoria and the Alien Doctor, the second installment of the Intergalactic Brides series.  A sexy go-to guy is hard to resist, so I know readers will embrace Xonos.  This story can be read as a stand alone with no problem, but because it’s so captivating, you’ll want to read the series from the beginning. 

Brielle and the Alien Geek

Title: Brielle and the Alien Geek

Author:  Jessica Coulter Smith

Publisher:  Changeling Press

Publisher URL:  http://www.changelingpress.com

ISBN/BIN:  07359-02373

Genre:  {M/F} Sci-Fi, Futuristic

Rating:  4 Nymphs

Literary Nymphs Reviewer:  Amethyst Nymph

Life delivers Brielle a super serving of lemons when she loses her job, her apartment, and her man.  Becoming a Terran bride seems to be the only solution to Brielle’s problems.  Hopefully Terran males aren’t as bad as Earth men.

Work is Syl’s life, so he never seriously considered having a mate before.  His experiences with women up until this point have been clinical.  After meeting Brielle, Syl wonders what it would be like to have this woman want him, as much as he wants her.

Brielle and Syl are hesitant with each other, but eventually surrender to the chemistry growing between them.  Being mated is what they both want, but others around them don’t agree with their union.  Once again, Brielle’s life is on the verge of being shaken up like an earthquake because of a man. 

The Intergalactic Brides series kicked off to a great start with Brielle and the Alien Geek.  Jessica Coulter Smith shows us that whether they are alien or human, a man in love is a force to be reckoned with.  The author laid a foundation with the world of Terran that will keep readers drawn in and enjoying the different layers.

Combustible

Title: Combustible

Author: Darcy Abriel

Publisher: Amber Allure

Publisher URL: www.amberquill.com

ISBN: 978-1-61124-765-7

Genre: {M/M} Futuristic Series

Rating: 3.5 Nymphs

Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Chocolate Minx 

No hope, no escape and no future, these are the certainties of life in the penal colonies. Two of the residents have found a little bit of solace through their love, Drayce Eth, a DNA creation and Crispen Wills, a human born in the prison.

Combustible is part of the Pandemonia series. The theme is all of Earth becomes a prison system, controlled by scientific researchers who experiment on humans. In this episode, Crispen becomes a tool to be used against Drayce. However, Crispen and Drayce joined together to fight the Nucleate rather than submit.

The series, taken as a whole, is gloomy; Pandemonia is a prison for the political prisoners, whose only crime was that they dissatisfied a scientist’s attempt to de-humanize them into becoming an obedient pet. 

Because of the dismal setting, the characters simply exist, devoid of any growth. The premise of the plot is forebodingly out of the ordinary, but I am not a fan of bleak storylines without any possibility of justice or positive expectations.     

Fortuity

Title: Fortuity

Author: Darcy Abriel

Publisher: Amber Allure

Publisher URL: www.amberquill.com

ISBN: 978-1-61124-751-0

Genre: {M/M/M} Futuristic Series

Rating: 3 Nymphs

Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Chocolate Minx 

In the minds of the general society, Pandemonia is the more humane solution to dealing with social misfits. However, there are a few people like Dr. Swane Fox and political prisoner August who believes not all prisoners trapped on old earth are beyond redemption.

Fortuity is the first book in the Pandemonia series. The premise of the plot showcases Earth after an intergalactic war, as well as the political corruption in power. Those who conformed to the laws and the powerful people were transported to other planets to establish a new life. The people deemed as social misfits became lab experiments for scientific researchers. The purpose of the scientist doing human experiments is not clear.

The characters lack dimension, the activities exhibited was not convincing, the rather mundane terminology did not engage my interest. 

I found the brief history description to be interesting, though I got the impression that the primary intent of the story was not completely revealed enough to read again.      

Tethered Pair

Title: Tethered Pair

Author: Elizabeth Noble

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press

Publishers URL: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com

ISBN/BIN: 9781632163936

Genre: {M/M}, Paranormal, Futuristic, Series

Rating: 4.5 Nymphs

Literary Nymph Reviewer: Critter Nymph

Nick and Todd are once again called into service by Chancellor Clarke.  While the men know that no mission ever goes as planned, they have no idea what is in store for them.  This newest mission will change more than just Nick’s and Todd’s lives, but are they up for what lays ahead.

Tethered Pair is the newest story in the Sentries series.  This series is one that has to be read in order so if you have not read the previous books; you may want to skip this review.  Nick and Todd are pulled into service by the Chancellor and this newest mission has more twists and turns than either man will see coming.  I like that the author is still able to surprise the readers with each new story, thereby keeping the series from becoming stale.

The connection between Nick and Todd is just as strong as ever. The fact that they continue to handle the Slave/Owner aspect differently from the norm, still becomes an issue at times however.  While the men do find themselves at odds, readers know that things will work themselves out smoothly.

There are a lot of heavy moments in Tethered Pair, a couple which will change the men’s lives for good. However there are a few lighter moments as well, and the secondary character, Heidi, is sure to make you laugh.  I was surprised by how the author wrapped Tethered Pair up and am curious as to which direction the series will go in now. 

The Sentries series is a great one to read for those who are into the futuristic sub-genre.  Just keep in mind that you must read the series in order.

Hell On Earth

Title: Hell On Earth

Author: Ally Blue

Publisher: Samhain Publishing

Publisher URL: www.samhainpublishing.com

ISBN: 978-1-61922-139-0

Genre: {M/M} Futuristic Series

Rating: Golden Blush Award

Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Chocolate Minx 

Publication Date: 06-17-2014

The quest for power is the delusions of grandeur on a path of destruction. Freedom is the illusion that masked the corruption. Sandman and Vijay are forced to live with the political deceit, but still have aspirations for true freedom. Reality’s motto for Sandman and Vijay, as well as for others like them, is only the survival of the strongest can hope for an enduring future.  

Hell On Earth is the second book in the Hellscape series. The plot is an in-depth account of life on colonized planets centuries after Earth was destroyed. Though the location is different, the same method of governing the masses of people is the same as Earth’s current government system with a few added horrors.

Sandman is a gutter, the term used for Hell’s End orphans who will do anything to survive, even turn on each other if someone feels they are a threat to the rest of the group. Sandman is intelligent, strong, fast as well as extremely capable with a knife. He can kill without hesitation. Escaping to Mars is the first time Sandman was able to sit outside in the sun.

Vijay moved to Mars after his large family died under suspicious circumstances, covered up by the government. Vijay’s skills are in the highly technical category.

Ally Blue has created an exceedingly riveting as well as a very enjoyable saga that goes beyond outstanding. The storyline compels the readers to look at the cruelties vividly illustrated and see Earth’s sadistic potential for the future. In addition to the political nightmares, there is a scorching intimacy scene that establishes Sandman and Vijay’s capacity to express love for each other even during the worst of conditions imaginable.  

My Boyfriend’s an Alien

Title: My Boyfriend’s an Alien

Author: L. M. Brown

Publisher: Totally Bound

Publishers URL: https://www.totallybound.com

ISBN/BIN: 9781781849309

Genre: {M/M}, Futuristic, Science Fiction

Rating: 4 Nymphs

Literary Nymph Reviewer: Critter Nymph

Zak is ready for his next transformation and can’t help wondering what it will be this time.  He also can’t help wondering how many more times he will be shifting.  When Zak becomes a human, he does not expect it to be as life-altering as it is.

My Boyfriend’s an Alien is the newest book by author L.M. Brown.  As the title suggests, this is a science fiction story that I am sure has a little something for everyone.  Zak is an alien whose race transforms into the shape of other species in order to learn about those around them.  They have no say in what they become until after they finish puberty.  When Zak becomes human, he is shocked and his reaction is that of a typical teenager, although his alien self is far older.  When he is sent to Earth, he is in for even more of a shock since nothing is like he was expecting. 

I loved how Zak’s behavior mirrors that of the teenager that he now is.  Every action, from the way he is with his “foster parents”, to how he acts about school, is so typical that I had to laugh, especially since he reminded me of my nephew at times.  Then there are the feelings he doesn’t understand.  I found myself laughing out loud when his foster father tried to explain what an erection was and how to handle it, especially because of the misunderstanding that followed.

Sam, a human college student, is intrigued by the new student in his class.  Sam’s shy, however, and unsure about approaching Zak.  As they become friends there are numerous misunderstandings, some of which are funny and others not so much.  Through it all is the secret that seems to surround Sam.  To be honest, I was not sure what to expect regarding Sam’s secret, but when it was revealed I almost cried.  The way that Zak steps up to help Sam and also comes clean about how he feels for the other boy was very well done.

I really enjoyed My Boyfriend’s an Alien.  I found the story and characters entertaining and plan on reading this story again soon.  I would love to see a sequel of some kind just so we could see how these two are doing. 

Rarely Pure and Never Simple

Title: Rarely Pure and Never Simple

Author: Angel Martinez

Publisher: MLR Press

Publisher URL: www.mlrbooks.com

ISBN: MLR-1-02013-0161

Genre: {M/M} Futuristic Series

Rating: 5 Nymphs

Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Chocolate Minx

There are times when opposite personalities attract, work well together and even fall in love. Damien Hazelwood is a people finder. Blaze Emerson can start fires with just a thought. Both men have been contracted by the Guild to work together to locate missing children. 

Rarely Pure and Never Simple is the first book in the Variant Configurations series. The exciting plot has an earth in the future setting. Conspiracies, treachery as well as greed are the major theme. DNA manipulations have advanced into creating a large percentage of gifted children known as Variants. The cause of these altered genetics and the side effects exhibited is unknown. The Variants are feared by some, rejected or simply tolerated by others. The fear factor seems to be the prominent reaction regarding the Variants.

The characters are exceptionally realistic. Damien is a highly intelligent extremely neurotic man; even the simplest task requires a ritual of repetition. Human contact can provoke a killing rage in Damien, which explains why he is a recluse. Nevertheless, upon first meeting, Damien right away trusts Blaze. In fact Damien finds comfort in Blaze’s company. Blaze is an exceedingly intelligent man who hides his intellect beneath a volatile temper. Blaze has zero tolerance for foolish people. Blaze is an intimidating combatant to everyone except Damien. Blaze and Damien mesh well with each other in every aspect.

Angel Martinez has created a magnificent action saga that I enjoyed immensely. The characters are incredibly engaging. I especially enjoyed the snarky dialogue exhibited mainly by Blaze.  Rarely Pure and Never Simple is an amazing blend of mystery, humor, pandemonium as well as a budding romance

Prince Claimed

Title: Prince Claimed

Author: Amber Kell

Publisher: Total E-Bound

Publisher URL: www.total-e-bound.com

ISBN/BIN: 978-1-78184-286-7

Genre: {M/M} Futuristic Paranormal Series

Rating: 3.5 Nymphs

Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Dragon Minx

Prince Bleine is a Thresl and up until now, he’s always had female mates.  This time, his brother intervenes when his life is in danger and he ends up mated to a human male. It’s an unexpected turn of events but Bleine quickly accepts Sarler as his mate.

Sarler comes from a world where loving a man isn’t just frowned on but it’s worthy of death, so being bonded to Prince Bleine gets the men off to a rocky start. Sarler can’t deny his attraction to his new mate but he’s having trouble dealing with the situation based on how he was raised. There’s a lot to understand about Bleine and the world he now lives in and it seems there are enemies around every corner. Can Sarler and Bleine work on making their relationship work while trying to discover a traitor?

Prince Claimed is the second release in Amber Kell’s The Thresl Chronicles. It takes up shortly after Soldier Mine left off, so the books should be read in order.

I liked the first book in this series, so I was looking forward to this release. The Thresl world is intriguing, and here we get to learn more of their history—including a few surprises that even Bleine and his brother, the king, didn’t know. The revelations bring an important new character into the story and I expect to see a lot more of him as the series progresses. There’s also lots of angst, pain, and potential for all kinds of betrayal.

The story pacing is steady and there are plenty of secondary characters scattered throughout. The personalities of Bleine and Sarler are pretty well-rounded considering the book’s length. I guess that’s one of my biggest complaints—the length. There’s so much crammed into Prince Claimed 82 print pages that the story of their relationship suffers. I wanted to know more—to feel more about what was going on with them. Don’t get me wrong, I think the story is entertaining and that the series has great possibilities. I believe more attention needs to be paid to the couple while building the world around them, even if that means the book needs to be longer.

For those of you bothered by dangling threads…be aware that there are lots left to be handled in the next release, so expect the story arc to be carried over.  I look forward to seeing what happens in the Thresl world next.

Resistance

Title:  Resistance

Author:  Jan Springer

Publisher:  Ellora’s Cave

Publisher URL:  www.jasminejade.com

ISBN/BIN:  9781419940064

Genre:  {M/F/M}, Ménage, BDSM, Futuristic, Series

Rating:  5 Nymphs

Literary Nymphs Reviewer:  Amazon Nymph

Reena (Red) is the leader of the Resistance and has two men after her. Cade is a bounty hunter hired to bring her in by the government and Blade is a black ops assassin assigned to kill her.  Both men realize they can’t go through with their assignments, once they get to know her.

Book five in the Outlaw Lovers series, Resistance, gives the readers a lot of information about the women who are fighting to get their rights back after the Claiming Law went into effect.  There is also a surprising twist toward the end that may have a lot of bearing in the next book about the last Outlaw brother.

This has to be my favorite of the series so far.  Suspense and betrayal abound, along with the very intense chemistry between Cade, Reena, and Blade.  All three learn about themselves, and each other, as they are trapped by a blizzard in a cabin, but misunderstandings soon follow as trust doesn’t come easy to any of them.

Readers learn more about the worst strain of the virus and its effect on women. Reena is also infected, but this knowledge has been kept very quite within the resistance, which makes it a very big surprise to both Cade and Blade, and explains some of her later actions.

Some of the situations they all got involved in were funny, but others were extremely life-threatening.  Secondary characters were introduced during some of these scenarios that helped with the misunderstandings, even if some were unintentional.

Based on some of the references towards the end, I am looking forward to reading about Matt, the last Outlaw brother.  Based on this story, I am sure it will be heart-pounding, and yes, the books need to be read in order.

Tyler’s Woman

Title:  Tyler’s Woman

Author:  Jan Springer

Publisher:  Ellora’s Cave

Publisher URL:  www.jasminejade.com

ISBN/BIN:  9781419916557

Genre:  {M/M/F/M}, Ménage and More, Futuristic, Series

Rating:  4.5 Nymphs

Literary Nymphs Reviewer:  Amazon Nymph

Tyler has finally been rescued as a prisoner along with his friend Hunter.  When he finds out Laurie has been claimed by his family’s enemies, he and Hunter vow they will get her away from them. What they don’t realize is that Laurie is a member of the Resistance.

The fourth book in the Outlaw Lovers series, Tyler’s Woman, takes the reader on a journey of betrayal, secrecy and suspense.  When Laurie is told Tyler is presumed dead, she joins the Resistance to fight for women’s rights that have been taken away.  The author also gives more information about what happens to women who refuse to be claimed and it is not a pretty picture.  We also learn about a few of the more virulent forms of the virus that the women have.

There are several subplots going on in this story, one about the Resistance and one about trying to bring down the Outlaw enemies.  Several groups are involved in various enterprises that come to a head toward the end of this story.

With the exception of a few, all the secondary characters have shown up in the previous books.  Some turn out to be good friends but there is a lot of betrayal, including one incident involving family.   Relationships are also strained as more is learned about the torture that the prisoners endured if they were captured by a certain prison warden, which includes rape of the male prisoners.

Before the war and advent of the virus, Laurie and Tyler had been together, though Hunter was always around because he was dating Tyler’s sister before she died. The chemistry between Tyler, Laurie and Hunter is scorching. The author did a good job of showing the conflict between the three as Laurie learns about Tyler’s and Hunter’s relationship and how it came about. 

I am looking forward to the next book about the last Outlaw brother.  Readers do need to read this series in order to get the full picture of what is going on.

Reader Advisory: Contains references to non-consensual sex.

Colter’s Revenge

Title:  Colter’s Revenge

Author:  Jan Springer

Publisher:  Ellora’s Cave

Publisher URL:  www.jasminejade.com

ISBN/BIN:  9781419904912

Genre:  {MF/M/M}, Ménage and More, BDSM, Futuristic, Series

Rating: 4.5 Nymphs

Literary Nymphs Reviewer:  Amazon Nymph

Colter wants revenge for the way he perceives Ashley walked away from him during the war, not knowing that her owner was playing sadistic games with both of them.  Ashley wants the cure for one version of the virus and a way to save her daughter.

The third book in the Outlaw Lovers series, Colter’s Revenge, gives more information about the society as they know it after the unleashing of the virus.   One thing disturbed me and made me think about what could happen in China with their one-child policy and that was the practice of selling girls to families that wanted a wife for their sons.  The author created a scenario where the sex of a child could be chosen and girls were the prize babies. So much of these stories could very much become reality.

Ashley and Colter have great chemistry that leads to some very steamy scenes between them and later, Colter’s partner and brother. I did have to laugh at some of the scenes between the two, as they spent some time trying to figure out payback scenarios and then followed through with them. 

Several new secondary characters showed up who definitely did not have anyone’s best interest at heart.  Several were plainly very sadistic and other characters were very likable.  As things progressed, one character ended up having a surprising twist and will probably have a big bearing in the next book.  Readers do need to read the series in order to get the full impact of this new world.

The Claiming

Title:  The Claiming

Author:  Jan Springer

Publisher:  Ellora’s Cave

Publisher URL:  www.jasminejade.com

ISBN/BIN:  9781419900624

Genre:  {M/F/M/M/M}, Futuristic, Series

Rating:  4.5 Nymphs

Literary Nymphs Reviewer:  Amazon Nymph

Callie is one of the rare women who are not affected by the virus that killed a lot of women.  She has been in a laboratory, but escaped and is hiding out in the house she and Luke had planned to live in after they were married.  Luke finds her there after he is shot and goes to the house to heal.

The Claiming is the second book in the Outlaw Lovers series and has a lot of suspense.  It also brings almost all the secondary characters back.  More is learned about the Claiming Law in this book as well as the man who invented the virus.  The author threw in a few twists regarding the labs and I hope some of them are resolved in future stories.

Callie and Luke have a lot of chemistry, but Luke knows, unless they want to be on the run, Callie needs to be claimed by himself and his brothers in order to keep her safe.  What could have been a bad experience for Callie was beautifully written by the author. 

The author threw in a surprising end to this story, something I did not see coming.  Additional surprises will have consequences in the future, and I am looking forward to seeing where the author takes this series.

Jude Outlaw

Title:  Jude Outlaw

Author:  Jan Springer

Publisher:  Ellora’s Cave

Publisher URL:  www.jasminejade.com

ISBN/BIN:   9781843609377

Genre:  {M/F}, Futuristic, Series

Rating: 4 Nymphs

Literary Nymphs Reviewer:  Amazon Nymph

A virus is killing women and the few survivors have to take a daily shot to survive the new disease. Cate is hiding because she doesn’t want to be claimed under the new Claiming Law that was enacted, due to shortage of women.  Jude finds her after returning home from war.

The first book in the Outlaw Lovers series, Jude Outlaw, starts with Cate trying to escape after Jude finds her.  The two have some heavy chemistry, but she doesn’t want to be anyone’s wife if it means having to have more than one husband.  What scares her is the provision that allows others to file a claim within a certain time period after the initial claim is filed.

The author created a very interesting scenario where terrorists decided women needed to be submissive to men.  Once the virus was released, women basically became chattel again and women went into hiding to try to avoid being claimed.  There are so many possibilities that crossed my mind, in light of new diseases making appearances today, about how many could be manmade.   

There are several secondary characters that are not very likable as part of the subplot in the storyline that also effect Jude’s brothers. There are is a lot of love and betrayal within this book, but there are also some interesting scenes between Jude and Cate.  The ending is interesting as it can set up a very bad scenario in the future. 

They Walk Among Us

Title: They Walk Among Us

Author: T. A. Chase

Publisher: Amber Allure

Publisher URL: www.amberquill.com/AmberAllure

ISBN: 978-1-61124-377-2

Genre: {M/M} Futuristic

Rating: 4 Nymphs

Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Chocolate Minx 

Doctor Zach Harliegh realized there was something different about Raven Sanderson, however by the time he learned the truth, it was already too late because Zach was well on his way to falling in love with Raven.

They Walk Among Us is an intriguing blend of mystery, action and romance. Everyone is on a mission; some of the missions are more complex than others. Zach was part of a rebel group but he did not completely trust them. Like many people, Zach did not believe the publicized propaganda, so he did his own studies as well as formed his own opinions. Because of his knowledge acquired over the years regarding the aliens, Zach was constantly hounded by the government who wanted him to join their research team.

Raven is more than he appears to be to the humans. He has capabilities the human population could never imagine. Upon first meeting Zach, Raven thought only to enlist Zach’s aid for his mission, yet the more time Raven spent with Zach, Raven began to realize he and Zach could possibly have a future together.

T. A. Chase has created an impressive and enjoyable saga that illustrates the fears in addition to the perverted mentalities in a large number of the populace. They Walk Among Us exhibits the message of that which we fear, we try to destroy.

Exposed by Moonbeam

Title:  Exposed by Moonbeam

Author:  Cynthia Sax

Publisher:  Ellora’s Cave

Publisher URL:  http://www.jasminejade.com

ISBN/BIN: 9781419942433

Genre:  {M/F} Futuristic/SciFi

Rating:  4 Nymphs

Literary Nymphs Reviewer:  Amethyst Nymph

Storm MacKenzie didn’t want to end up covering human-interest stories forever.  She needed to prove that aliens existed, regardless of the danger involved.  Sharing information with her source over the past months had been more like flirting, so she was more than curious.  Storm was already turned on, even before meeting Ary.  There was no doubt in Storm’s mind that she was going to have mind blowing sex with him.  Even his arrogance and constant attempts to silence her wasn’t going to change that.

Ruler Arystokrata Nazwisko has a heavy weight on his shoulders.  Now that he found his talker mate, there was no way Ary would give her up.  She made him feel things he never expected and things he was hesitant to express.  She was his Storm.  Times were changing and Ary had to change with them in order to retain control of the Silans.  He was being forced to choose between his mate and his people.  Why couldn’t he have both?

All Silans look forward to the day they find their mate.  But not all of them agree that the ruler should be mated while so many others are not.  Ary is placed in the middle of this sticky situation with his mate, Storm.  If his people don’t accept her, all hope could be lost.  Ary would step down as ruler if it came to that, but Storm knew he wouldn’t be completely happy.  She figured out how to bring balance to the situation so that everybody won. 

Book three in the Alien Abductions series, Exposed by Moonbeam, is more thrilling proof that Cynthia Sax knows how to keep readers begging for more.  I can’t seem to get enough of these Silan men and their experiences.  As much as I love their strength, I love it more when they are brought to their knees by their human mate.  Ary kills me when he tries to stop Storm from talking so much and she just keeps going on.  That seems like trying to stop the sun from rising.  Feelings are something the Silans don’t know how to handle so that always causes some turmoil.  That turmoil leads to some great make up sex and an emotional epiphany.  Ary’s views of how his people saw him and what they expected of him made me sad.  His planet needs the female touch badly.   I was glad he did finally take the stick out of his butt and loosen up a bit, but he was still Ary.  I’m always shocked by how the Silans are not shy when it comes to sex, even though I understand the reason behind it.  I can’t wait to see what Silan stud finds happiness next and what title his mate will be given.