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Maxxon was sent to Earth to procure a tribute bride for the Drexians. There’s only one problem. The woman he’s protecting as violent aliens invade Earth is not her.

Maxxon’s job is to locate and retrieve the human females targeted to be tribute brides. The key is to find them, charm them, and return with them to the space station without anyone noticing. And he has a perfect success rate—until now.

Allie isn’t prepared for the massive spaceships that descend into the atmosphere or for the tall, dark, and handsome stranger who saves her as she’s walking home. She also isn’t prepared to learn that he’s an alien. But when the Drexians fight off the Kronock and return for their warriors, he must leave and leave her behind.

After the Drexians reveal themselves and their long history of taking tribute brides, everything changes. Women are volunteering in droves to become brides for the hot aliens, so Allie decides to sign up so she can find Maxxon.

But will she find him before she must accept the Drexian chosen for her, or will she and Maxxon be separated forever?

If you like feisty heroines, gorgeous aliens with honor, and lots of adventure, you’ll love REVEALED, the 11th book in Tana Stone’s sci-fi romance Tribute Brides of the Drexian Warriors series.

208 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 27, 2024

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Tana Stone

87 books842 followers
I love sexy aliens and independent heroines. I grew up on Star Trek: Next Generation and Star Wars (and I adore them equally). My favorite superhero is Thor (with Aquaman a close second because, well, Jason Momoa), my favorite dessert is key lime pie (okay, fine, all pie), and I still lament the loss of Firefly.

I live in North Carolina in the US and have one husband, two teenagers, and two neurotic cats. I sometimes wish I could teleport to a holographic space station like the one in my tribute brides series (or maybe vacation at the oasis with the sand planet barbarians). :-) When I'm not writing, I love to paddleboard, dive, travel, and read obsessively!

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Profile Image for Deb.
694 reviews
September 25, 2024
I did enjoy this story, but it felt like something was missing and I really couldn’t work out what it was 🤷‍♀️ Maybe it is just me. As usual, great characters and storyline. Overall, another winner for Tana Stone.
I received an ARC from the author and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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951 reviews27 followers
September 24, 2024
🔥 “You’re mine, Allie. Now and always.”
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Maxxon is one impressive Drexian warrior! He’s huge, strong, gorgeous and fierce. Even more, Maxxon is fiercely protective, honorable, resourceful and quite defiant when needed. And I quite loved his filthy mouth and his delicious possessiveness and dominance. Maxxon is one incredible and absolutely irresistible male and I adored everything about him!

And Allie is such a lovely human! She’s a compassionate and caring woman with a kind heart. Even more, she’s very brave, feisty and resilient and I absolutely loved her determination and quick wit. Allie is an amazing woman and I loved her so, so much!

I absolutely loved everything that happened between Allie and Maxxon! Maxxon’s job is to locate and retrieve human tribute brides for the Drexians. And during one such mission, Kronock ships descend into Earth’s atmosphere and he ends up with a human woman, who is not the one he’s sent to find. I loved Allie and Maxxon together! Their chemistry was off-the-charts right from the start and I loved how supportive, understanding and protective they were of each other. Even more, they were so passionate together and I absolutely loved every moment of naughty delight they shared. But their love is forbidden and, after the Drexians reveal themselves, things get even more complicated. However, Allie and Maxxon’s bond is strong and when there’s a will, there’s a way, even when it comes to breaking a few rules. Those two were just so perfect for each other and more than deserved to find happiness and love together.

Overall, the story is another fantastic addition to the series! It’s filled with action, danger, suspense, twists, drama, adventure, bits of humor, scorching-hot passion and magnificent characters.

I couldn’t put it down and absolutely loved every page of it!
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1,428 reviews139 followers
September 25, 2024
The Drexians are coming, the Drexians are coming, because the Kronock are invading, the Kronock are invading. You ever want to know how we found out about the Drexians, and there became a ridiculous wait to be a tribute bride? Then this is the book for you. It’s finally here, and wow, totally worth the wait.

Maxxon is on Earth to pick up his next tribute bride, when the Kronock attack happens and sh*t goes south…very fast, because they are chasing him. So, he’s on the run trying to protect our vivacious Allie, not the tribute bride he was sent for. He was just a stranger passing by when the attack happened, and they were just drawn to each other. I lost track of how many times I said “oh sh*t”, because it was definitely one of those types of books. And when I say sh*t got real fast, I mean exactly that. They have a wtf moment and give into the scorching hot chemistry they have. And this was Allie’s idea, which I loved, “Then we’ll both have had the best alien invasion ever.”…her line, and I couldn’t agree more. They are saved, and separated, she stays on Earth and he goes back to the ship, but both still long for each other, and try to get back to each other, which was its own entertainment. Because once the Drexians reveal themselves and their need of tribute brides, the sign ups are insane….yeah, you can just sign me up too. I mean a dirty talking sexy warrior…seriously sign me up.

Safe read with a scorching hot couple that will have your kindle on fire….you’re welcome. Fantastic fast paced storyline, I am so glad we got this story, it was one of my favorites. We get to see some of our favorites from the series, and gained a new favorite, her bestie Bryce was hilarious with his, “Who would mind being abducted by you?” mentality, and of course he says that too…funny af. Loved the epilogue, that, as always left you wanting more, and a hea.
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2,045 reviews28 followers
September 16, 2024
A chance meeting of soul mates

I loved this accidental meeting, fated mates, alien-human romance with a side of alien invasion and double pining. The story had a great balance of humor, heartwarming love, real life issues, danger, missteps, and spice. Reading these stories always make my heart happy and swoony. The Drexians have been protecting Earth for decades from the evil Kronock race. In exchange, Earth governments provide tribute brides to the Drexians. Maxxon is a Drexian warrior whose job is to discretely collect the chosen tribute brides from Earth. Allie is a human who happens into Maxxon’s path just as the unexpected invasion of Earth by the Kronock begins. Maxxon and Allie shelter together and share undeniable chemistry and spice but when the Kronock are defeated they each go back to their lives. Now that the tribute bride program is voluntary, Allie decides to volunteer to see if her connection to Maxxon is as strong as it feels. To get to their HEA, Allie and Maxxon need to find each other again, take a leap of faith, learn to trust the fates, and embrace a life course correction. Like all books by this author, this well written story was hard to put down and included engaging dialogue, three dimensional characters, good world building, and an interesting storyline. I love this series and am so happy to learn how the Drexians were revealed to Earth. 4.5 stars.
538 reviews
September 29, 2024
3.5/5

Where was the "reveal"?

I feel like this book was a missed opportunity for me. While I enjoyed the first half of the book during the invasion, things fell flat for me in the latter half. I found the story became very cliche... too cliche. It felt almost lazy in how typical and predictable the romance of the latter half of the story developed. A bit of a shame as I'd been looking forward to this book.

What I didn't find in this story was the background that we 'know' happened from reading the first volumes of Inferno Force or Drexian Academy. Any such events were a passing comment in the background and were of little importance compared to the romance between the two MCs. Besides Earth learning about aliens, a bunch of property damage (and presumably associated casualties and fatalities), and the tribute bride program being wound down and a volunteer system put in place in crazy record speed, there is very little 'reveal' to this story. We're told these events happened, but none of it is truly shown.

This story was essentially a story of It's not necessarily a bad story, it's well written and entertaining enough, but given the long over-arcing story behind this series, it was very much a missed opportunity.
377 reviews1 follower
December 12, 2024
FINALLY, the trafficking ends!

I love this series, but I’ve never been able to get past the whole trafficking ick. Which is why I’m SO GLAD that this Kronock invasion has pushed the world’s governments to admit that aliens are real, some of the aliens are bad, and that earth is helping to repopulate the Drexian people in exchange for their help protecting humanity. Becoming a tribute bride absolutely should be a choice before ANYONE leaves Earth.

It’s kinda weird though, that there’s no dating process to help matches ensure they’re good. Maybe this will get explained better in the spinoff series.

Anyhow, Maxxon falls in love with Allie, the human he ended up protecting during the Kronock attack. But he’s now out of a job as bride abductor— er, procurer… so he’ll never have reason to be on Earth again. Allie was really captivated by Maxxon during their time together and decided to sign up as a volunteer tribute bride, but never tells anyone she has a Drexian in mind already. Disaster ensues.

Maxxon and Allie’s story was written as a comedy of errors, except the errors were overly boneheaded. I’m sure that if Allie had stated her intentions upfront, much of the nonsense wouldn’t have happened. She didn’t even verify what happened if she changed her mind!

I’m so happy the cat’s out of the bag now, though, so I give Revealed a pass on the most nonsensical of the nonsense. Three and a half stars.
54 reviews2 followers
October 19, 2024
I love these Drexians. They are one of my favorite alien species to read about. That being said, Maxxon is not one of my top BBF. He was too reactionary and did not think things through well. He was more willing to steal a ship and go AWOL than to admit he developed feelings for a human. Now I know that he wasn't high on the list for a bride, and that he went against protocol, but stealing a ship and going AWOL seems far beyond that. And Allie, why did she keep leading a certain other Drexian on? Why didn't she say something earlier? She was such a strong character in the beginning, and then she seemed to lose her backbone as the story progressed. Now I know this seems negative, but overall, the story was good. That is why I am giving this 4 stars. There is action, steam, a possible betrayal, a sort-of love triangle, and lots of angst. Some is self-inflicted, and some is from outside sources. Also, we get to see some of our beloved characters from previous books, though this can still be read as a stand-alone. And we get the addition of Allie's best friend, Bryce, who is a fun new character. I'm hoping we will get more on the Drexian reveal to the Earth populace. I would have expected a lot more panic and conspiracy theorists. And I would love to see Bryce get his HEA, even if it is just a side note in someone else's book.
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806 reviews5 followers
September 24, 2024
The world of Drexian warriors has been a new different experience. It lets just leap into a world we know nothing about, trusting Tana to take us for the ride. They show such honor, loyalty, respect, and a whole lotta Alpha male.

This story of Maxxon and Allie is SOOO different. You still have the other world, fierce Drexians, and crazy weddings, but this felt another level. I enjoyed that Maxxon was working his way through the ranks, and happy with his job....while it lasts.

There is certainly lots of action and fighting that add the catalyst. I enjoyed that they both met under such different circumstance, and sometimes reminds you how fate can affect anyone. It was a real change of pace, even in the Drexian series. I can't appauld enough for going against the grain to give us such a amazing storyline.

Sometimes love can be scary, unexpected, and messy....whole lotta mess. Well that comes with a lot of heat, steam, passion, a few mishaps, and a whole lotta love. The way these two come together comes off the page in such a bright, vivid way. Sometimes life can shake things up, and if you hold on, you are in for wild ride!!

Don't worry if your a little jelly we don't have Drexians hiding out for us here.....we can always read about it.
542 reviews6 followers
September 23, 2024
Drexian made a deal with Earth's governments to protect earth and provide weapons that they can help protect themselves with in exchange for brides. Maxxon is Drexian tribute Bride procurement agent on a mission to collect one of the chosen Brides. When Kronocks somehow make it to earth, he meets Allie, feels an instant connection and now he must find a safe place for them both. When rescue arrives and Maxxon must leave Earth neither believes they will see each other again. Now the secret is out and the Tribute Bride program is opened for volunteers. Maxxon can't stop thinking of Allie but is no longer needed to go to Earth to find Brides. Allie volunteers in hopes of finding Maxxon but is assigned to another Drexian to be his bride. How will they ever get out of the mess they have made and be together? Read the book and find out. This book gives us a little more background information on the original tribute Bride program and connects to the new open volunteer program. As always with this author's books there is lots of heat, steam, and action. I highly recommend you read this book and all the other books in the series.
3,283 reviews
September 25, 2024
Simply wonderful read, action filled and characters that are simply smashing, sexy reading
Another wonderful addition to the series, this was action filled adventure from start to finish and had everything I have come to expect from author Tans Stone. The Kronock a race that were previously unknown by earth, they had attacked Earth and Maaxon had been able to actually rescue the human female from their firing, he discovers that she is called Allie and that she also has her feline pet with her as well.
It soon becomes apparent as Maaxon and Allie and her furry feline are meant to be together, he has to rescue his female. She was made for him and him alone and they both know that they have to be in each other arms as they already reside in each other’s hearts.
This is a totally captivating story and I guarantee that you will read this story in one sitting as it is impossible to put the book down.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the wonderful writing.
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1,830 reviews1 follower
October 1, 2024
Maxxon’s job is to retrieve women who have been selected as brides for Drexian men. He is headed toward his goal when the Kronock attack earth. Maxxon observes Allie frozen in fear, snatches her and they seek refuge in her apartment. Being a warrior, he leaves to enter the battle but assures Allie he will return. After reuniting they take off for some underground caves. Shenanigans commence once they feel safe. Two Drexian commanders eventually find them after the Kronock's have been sent running.

Allie returns to her apartment and Maxxon is sent back to the Boat, where the human females reside with their mates. Both are longing for the other so she volunteers as a tribute bride, hoping to locate Maxxon. Meanwhile, he returns to earth only to find that she is no longer there.

Allie is matched with a different Drexian much to her dismay. Will they overcome the fates attempting to keep them apart? I’m quite fond of these books but this one didn’t have "edge of your seat” excitement or any fear that it wouldn’t work out in the end.
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685 reviews12 followers
October 8, 2024
I absolutely loved this one! Allie was such a sweet and loving character. I loved how protective and downright hot Maxxon was. They made a great couple and how they came together in the caves. From adopting Drex to introducing Maxxon to candy to the spice that was on fire, I loved the foundation they built together.
Moving on from this point, Maxxon and Allie had a little bit of a star-crossed lover's vibe going for them. They kept missing each other while constantly searching for one another. I loved the tension, how much they missed each other and ultimately, how they reunited.
This story was filled with tons of spice, romance, worldbuilding, action, danger and tension. Literally it was everything you could ever expect or want from a Tana Stone book! Overall, it's a great addition to the series! Now I can't wait for Varek's story!
I want to thank Tana Stone for this arc copy. My thoughts and opinions are my own in this review!
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2,885 reviews32 followers
September 28, 2024
I absolutely loved reading this story and found the whole book full of emotional angst with Maxxon who is the alien procurement officer, and when he meets his fated mate, in Allie and the whole confusion of how they meet, and then separated and then working out how they can be together. This book gives us a little bit more of a background into the original Tribute Drexian Bride program and leads in to the new volunteer program. As usual with Tana’s books, there is lots of heat, steamy moments between the main characters as well as lots of action and drama. I really felt this one was the best story out of all of them, and I highly recommend reading this book. If you haven’t read the series, read this one first.

I was given an advanced copy of this book to read and I am reviewing with my honest and fair opinion.
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617 reviews
September 17, 2024
First I have to say Drexians are some of my favorite aliens. And I think Maxxon is one of my favorite Drexians.  I loved that this book took us to Earth when the Kronock attacked and the people of Earth finally meet the Drexians. I adore Bryce (Allies bestie). I absolutely loved Maxxon and Allie meeting and falling for each other.
This book is everything I have come to expect from Tana Stone...action, adventure, very hot romance and a very happily ever after! I can't even say what's my favorite part..characters, storyline or world building...because all are outstanding. I highly recommend this book!
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1,304 reviews25 followers
September 19, 2024
Fabulous, fantastic, and my goodness gracious!!
There is just one problem with this story and that is I finished reading it way too soon. Like so many of this authors stories they have the same problem, you start reading and continue reading until whenever because it is just not possible to put them down until the last word. And then the first thought is, oh no, when is the next story being published???
This story is certainly not different, I loved it and the characters and the storyline and everything about this story. It was not as violent as some are but that makes for great variety within a series, and yes I loved this one and I can say that again and again and...
2,505 reviews13 followers
September 25, 2024
Love this series. This story is about Maxxon a Drexian warrior whose mission is to bring tribute brides from Earth to the boat and Allie. Maxxon is walking toward the flower shop to abduct the next tribute bride when sirens go off. Earth is being attacked by the Kronocks and he sees the people fleeing. He then sees Allie standing outside and warns her to take shelter. This brings them together. What occurs is an engaging story I'd enjoyed reading. The story has wonderful characters with chemistry, engaging action, and simmering romance in an enjoyable story I'd loved reading and volunteer to review this copy I'd received.
1,886 reviews4 followers
September 27, 2024
This was another wonderful addition to the series of Drexian Warriors it was an action filled adventure from start to finish and had everything I look forward to. The Drexian’s are my favorite aliens, and I loved Maxxon and Allie together. The Kronock have attacked earth and Maxxon saves Allie and her cat before they become a casualty. They have an instant and undeniable attraction with sparks flying. It’s an interesting plot well written with real life issues, danger, missteps, spice heartwarming moments and humor. I loved every word.

I received this book as a Free ARC copy to read and this is my voluntarily review.
409 reviews6 followers
July 13, 2025
Another hot Drexian meets his match.

Maxxon has been a procurer of Tribute Brides for quite some time, but his next assignment goes all wrong. He accidentally meets a beautiful Earth female who's not the Tribute, and then the Kronock attack. He and the not-Tribute hide in some local caverns and hit it off before two of Maxxon's Drexian friends rescue them. Maxxon and Allie are inadvertently separated, and it's a mixed up downhill slide from there. Lots of suspense as they keep missing each other in their mutual quest to reunite. Will they ever meet up again and be able to pursue their desires? Great story.
812 reviews6 followers
September 18, 2024
Smashing story about two literally star crossed lovers! This is a fast paced story with lots of thrilling action. The Kronock have attached Earth and Maxxon manages to rescue Allie and her cat before they are part of the casualties. There is a really hot connection between both of them but due to circumstances they are forced apart, however, that isn’t the end of things as they both realise that they just might be made for each other, all they need now is to get back together, but ‘how’ is the golden word. A great story that needs reading.

I received an ARC and this is my honest review,
841 reviews6 followers
September 17, 2024
Tana Stone’s Revealed is awesome! The Kronos attack earth and Drexian Maxxon saves human Allie. They survive the attack and celebrate it with passion in a tourist cave after finding a stray dog to go with her cat. Then the real fun begins as he returns to The Boat and proceeds to try to forget her. She, meanwhile, tries to do the same, but, of course, they’ve fallen in love. Enjoy the merry mix ups as the two try to get back to each other!
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304 reviews2 followers
September 23, 2024
Revealed is the eleventh book in the Tribute Brides of Drexian Warriors series. I'm so excited about the return of this series. I absolutely loved that this story takes place on Earth and in space. It was so exciting that the main characters found each other unexpectedly during an attack on Earth. I highly recommend this exciting, suspenseful forced proximity fated mates steamy sci-fi romance. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
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870 reviews6 followers
September 30, 2024
Alien attack

The Kronock attacked earth while Maxxon was procuring a tribute bride. He wasn't able to procure her but he was able to save a beautiful brunette named Allie instead.

Aliens have been revealed and women all over Earth are lining up to be Tribute Brides.

I was getting worried about Allie and Maxxon. Things just kept going wrong.

Are there going to be more books in this series?
78 reviews
November 9, 2024
I enjoyed this Series

This series has interesting stories and book 10 had me guessing about the Spartosians and their hedonistic planet!
I enjoyed this book as Earth is attacked by aliens that want to take over (brief attack)
And the Drexians are revealed to Earth finally and of course the Tribute Bride program becomes a “Volunteer” program which will basically have all Drexian males matched! LOL because women are lining up to be matched!
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1,554 reviews13 followers
September 15, 2024
I absolutely loved the big reveal…
Drexian Warrior Maxxon’s job is to bring tribute brides from Earth to their space station. While on his current assignment, he’s side-tracked by a Kronock attack and instead hooks up with Allie. What follows is a comedy of errors until fate eventually steps in to right all the wrongs… I received a free copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily.
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743 reviews13 followers
September 18, 2024
This is such an amazing series and Maxxon's story was definitely worth the wait.

Crossed paths and missed opportunities lead to quite an adventure. This beautiful heartfelt love story is where it all began. Do we dare to dream of more? I certainly hope so.

Tana, has without a doubt got the knack for giving us everything we want and desire from our Drexian allies
1,147 reviews17 followers
September 23, 2024
Maxxon is on Earth to collect a tribute bride when the Kronock attack. He meets Allie and they have to hide together. The attraction the feel for each other is instant and undeniable. The story has everything we have come to expect from Tana Stone. The character are well written, the plot excellent and the Drexian's hot. This is a great read.
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1,067 reviews16 followers
September 28, 2024
Maxxon and Allie
Ohh I was just waiting to read this book, to know how it was reveled that aliens were real. I was not dissapointed, the book is amazing, Allie wasn't suposed to get on the Middle of things but She was and Maxxon just loved it, they have do Manny funny moments and hot ones too, it's very intense. I loved this couple and their tenacity to get black together. Sign me up too!
4,671 reviews
September 30, 2024
I enjoyed Maxxon and Allie's story as it gave a bit of insight before the reveal, but it wasn't too detailed in that aspect as we've already read the after from previous books.

Good characters, action and chemistry.

I was given a free copy of this book and I'm voluntarily leaving an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
797 reviews7 followers
September 30, 2024
I was so excited for another drexian warrior book, I love all these books.
This was definitely worth reading, exciting suspenseful storyline, earth is getting invaded. Fantastic characters and Imaginative world building.
I couldn't put the book down. I was unwell and spent my time reading, this definitely distracted me from feeling lousy.
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19.4k reviews8 followers
October 2, 2024
The eleventh story in the Tribute Brides of the Drexian Warriors, Allie and Maxxon’s story is well written with a very good storyline that held my interest and kept me turning pages. Drama, suspense, twists, turns and romance. i have enjoyed reading the stories in this series and will probably read them all again. I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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