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Space Portal Vector #2
Matters of State
Situated at the edge of the galaxy, Space Portal Vector 7Z-218 is the last stop before the Void of Between. Primarily accessible via a wormhole, it attracts a clientele of merchants, adventurers, and mercenaries. Hidden beneath its battered exterior, SPV houses a vibrant community of free-spirited species who adhere to a live- and-let-live policy.
Damien Altamura has spent his whole life on SPV7Z-218, and as the Captain’s son he’s reaped the benefits and rubbed elbows with all the influential clients moving through this end of the galaxy. Self-assured, he’s never been at a loss until Hayden Ferrier, captain of the Rebellion. Suddenly, nothing’s clear at all.
Damien Altamura has spent his whole life on SPV7Z-218, and as the Captain’s son he’s reaped the benefits and rubbed elbows with all the influential clients moving through this end of the galaxy. Self-assured, he’s never been at a loss until Hayden Ferrier, captain of the Rebellion. Suddenly, nothing’s clear at all.
61 pages, ebook
First published June 16, 2015
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A. Phallus Si
7 books15 followersAPS is a Jack-of-all-trades and master of none. Self-defined as terminally curious and prone to self-indulgence, APS excels at frittering. Diagnosed as having issues with authority from a young age, APS frolics in being a perpetrator of general ridiculousness and a defender of the irreverent.
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June 18, 2015
“I didn’t traverse 12,000 kiloparsecs in the last six cycles, achieve the rank of Kapit, and smuggle Boson lasers for your father just to fuck you.”
I'm bursting with pride that I'm friends with this author. I loved this; it hit my favorite tropes for age gap, surreptitious claiming, exhibitionism, "mine", dirty talk, and has a plot. I found the entire setup completely believable and the world building was great: I imagine McCaffrey's FSP ships docking at SPV before they head out into the galaxy. I wanna party at Stripes, the Thylacine nightclub!
V, did you put the tentacles in there just for me?? *squee* He inked on the floor! SO hot.
The whole story is just so affectionate towards the sci fi & space opera genres, that I had one giant grin plastered onto my face the whole time. Bonus points for referencing wraiths, younglings, D'Spyro, mers, klah, Teen Titans(!), FUCKSTARS, and a whole parsec full of other stuff I can't even remember now. But it all gave me happyfeelz, and I definitely need to re-read.
Plus Bree Archers's pretty cover is gorgeous!
I'm bursting with pride that I'm friends with this author. I loved this; it hit my favorite tropes for age gap, surreptitious claiming, exhibitionism, "mine", dirty talk, and has a plot. I found the entire setup completely believable and the world building was great: I imagine McCaffrey's FSP ships docking at SPV before they head out into the galaxy. I wanna party at Stripes, the Thylacine nightclub!
V, did you put the tentacles in there just for me?? *squee* He inked on the floor! SO hot.
The whole story is just so affectionate towards the sci fi & space opera genres, that I had one giant grin plastered onto my face the whole time. Bonus points for referencing wraiths, younglings, D'Spyro, mers, klah, Teen Titans(!), FUCKSTARS, and a whole parsec full of other stuff I can't even remember now. But it all gave me happyfeelz, and I definitely need to re-read.
Plus Bree Archers's pretty cover is gorgeous!
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June 9, 2017Due to a conflict of interest I can't rate this.
Follow on story planned, details and blurbs: **HERE**
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And yes, Strange Charm takes place in the same SPV.
Follow on story planned, details and blurbs: **HERE**
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And yes, Strange Charm takes place in the same SPV.
June 22, 2015
“With a deep breath, he pulled in the scent of his boy, his beloved.
“So hard and desperate with your cock dripping.” He wrapped a hand around it and gave a couple firm tugs along the shaft. “This is mine, now. Mine.”
4.5 Stars--Well, beam the fuck up, Scotty! Baby is on planet FUCKSTARS after reading "Matters of State".
This had my favorite things! Let me get over my excitement to enumerate them:
1) Age Gap *quelts*
2) Interspecies Bonding (Maybe a little forced) *growls* Hayden is a slickster. I'm ALL for it!
3) POSSESSIVENESS!!!!
Nothing makes me happier than a possessive hero. M'kay? I need to read when they go apeshit over their beloved. They don't like no one touching their mate. They don't want to know who they've fucked in the past or they'll lose it. And they are not above manhandling to get their way (only used when needed)!
(ex. Cycle Four: The "stripes" club incident)
And the almighty and well placed "Mine"! (ex. see beginning quote)
4) The non-verbal courting! I just--it just, okay side trip into why I love this:
So when I read scenes like this:
This man could make him fly. Damien let out a shaky breath; youth and excitement were getting the upper hand. He still only had erratic control of some reactions, so unless he wanted to embarrass himself, it would be better if he stopped thinking about that, right now.
Ferrier’s nostrils flared and his eyes darted over and quickly glanced down Damien’s body. Too late. A smile played at the edges of the captain’s lips as Damien felt heat rush to his face.
I'm happy.
5) DIRTY TALK! You need an example?
“Are you my little hedonist?” he queried. “Just chasing the next sensation, you wanton,” he growled. “Available for any hand or cock to please you― slut.” He chuckled. “You can’t even think anymore.”
6) EXHIBITIONISM! I'm here for public sexual activity. Would have loved it even more if it were between both MC but the scene was fucking hot anyway. Using others can be just as fun too.
"Matters of State" did a excellent job following the prompt. Damien has lusted for the hot alien captain Hayden for many cycles. Finally Hayden drops him a bone and lets him know he's been claimed. Add in my list of highlights, some sci-fi mystery/intrigue, a well crafted story (sci-fi aficionados might get a kick out this especially) and the sex...sweet Cheesus, the sex!
“Aren’t you eager.” Hayden chuckled as another spurt dribbled down. “I bet you’d be pretty like that, all spread out, immobile, begging, but not today.”
“Today you’re just going to come for me, beautiful.”
*purrs*
I like the world created, love the different species. I enjoyed the characters, I hope there will be more with Brixton & Kol and D'Spryos. I also like the fact that someone like me isn't that big into sci-fi can follow along with the story and different terms and not get lost. There was a readability that I appreciated. The ending? It's totally set up for another adventure with Hayden, his beshert and crew. I'd totally read more from this author. Great fun!
I'll leave you with another snippet of a favorite scene. And thank the author and the team behind this event!
“There are rules. Certain requirements, you might say, that a Caurentian must achieve prior to bonding. Financial and professional accomplishments one must meet before they can pursue personal entailments.”
“Wait. You had to acquire enough money and rank before you could fuck me?”
Hayden looked incensed as he yanked Damien flush against him. “I didn’t need to do any of that to fuck you, but I never planned to settle for that. Fucking was never going to be enough, not after I met you.”
June 16, 2015
Kinky Space Fuckery!
I didn't think sci-fi when I initially read this prompt but it works.
Damien is a young man moving up the ranks on SPV under the tutelage of his father. Damien, when not working, spends his free time in the Pleasure District happily gyrating his way through the clubs and various bed partners, though his thoughts frequently return to the elusive and taciturn Captain Hayden Ferrier.
Captain Ferrier unnerves Damien at every turn, always undressing him with his eyes and looking at him possessively but never speaking!
This is most frustrating for Damien.
Cycle after cycle and no action builds the tension between them to critical mass.
Until the kinky fuckery dam breaks into a river precummy goodness!
And dirty talk.
Intricate world building with an intriguing subplot rounded out this short. I would've liked a glossary.
There's certainly a open enough ending for a sequel that I would read to see where these two...oh, who am I kidding? I'd read it for the dirty talk and kinky fuckery. And the Freed. They piqued my interest.
Thanks to the author and her team for participating in the LOR event.
I didn't think sci-fi when I initially read this prompt but it works.
Damien is a young man moving up the ranks on SPV under the tutelage of his father. Damien, when not working, spends his free time in the Pleasure District happily gyrating his way through the clubs and various bed partners, though his thoughts frequently return to the elusive and taciturn Captain Hayden Ferrier.
Captain Ferrier unnerves Damien at every turn, always undressing him with his eyes and looking at him possessively but never speaking!
This is most frustrating for Damien.
Cycle after cycle and no action builds the tension between them to critical mass.
Until the kinky fuckery dam breaks into a river precummy goodness!
And dirty talk.
"Look how your pretty cock weeps for my touch." Oh, the filthy words Hayden uttered as he ruthlessly stroked him made Damien keen, and they just kept coming. "I want to tie you up and see how wet you become without a single touch. Just leave you tied up as I play with you. Would you beg for me?"
Intricate world building with an intriguing subplot rounded out this short. I would've liked a glossary.
There's certainly a open enough ending for a sequel that I would read to see where these two...oh, who am I kidding? I'd read it for the dirty talk and kinky fuckery. And the Freed. They piqued my interest.
Thanks to the author and her team for participating in the LOR event.
June 16, 2015
Matters of State is an entertaining, sexy space opera with fairly extensive world building for such a short story.
Some of the politics went right over my head, and I wanted more kinky action once Damien and Hayden got together, but I enjoyed the talk of bonding and mating.
Thumbs up for Hayden's possessive growling and delicious dirty talk, both of which were mantie melting!
Some of the politics went right over my head, and I wanted more kinky action once Damien and Hayden got together, but I enjoyed the talk of bonding and mating.
Thumbs up for Hayden's possessive growling and delicious dirty talk, both of which were mantie melting!
September 10, 2016
So many grins as I read this story. I love this world, with all the creative details that are slipped in. The characters are my favorite, though. The level of heat as they started exploring that sweet D/s dynamic?
*fans self* I was squirming.
This is where I'll put my official request for another story or two. I want more of Damien and Hayden, because I can't get enough of Hayden playing with Damien, and Damien's reaction to all of it. So flippin' hot. And really...we so need a public sex scene.
And I want Brixton and Kol's story. Including a scene where they first meet, full of sexual tension.
side notes:
Can I say that I loved the mention of organic recycling?
'Cause I did :D
How awesome is that cover?!
*fans self* I was squirming.
This is where I'll put my official request for another story or two. I want more of Damien and Hayden, because I can't get enough of Hayden playing with Damien, and Damien's reaction to all of it. So flippin' hot. And really...we so need a public sex scene.
And I want Brixton and Kol's story. Including a scene where they first meet, full of sexual tension.
side notes:
Can I say that I loved the mention of organic recycling?
'Cause I did :D
How awesome is that cover?!
June 6, 2017
4.5 Stars!
Geezus.
This was freaking awesome!
You’ve got space, aliens, claiming - fabulously wrapped up in some serious UST until it culminates into all sorts of hot-dirty-wonderful. The cherry on top is the growly possession made that much better with a good sprinkling of jealousy and protectiveness. UNF!
Apparently this just pushed all my buttons. Why the hell is this only 49 pages? Where’s the rest of Damien and Hayden’s adventure? How the heck do I get more? Dammit!! I seriously would kill to see their courtship and official bonding! *grumbles*
Geezus.
This was freaking awesome!
You’ve got space, aliens, claiming - fabulously wrapped up in some serious UST until it culminates into all sorts of hot-dirty-wonderful. The cherry on top is the growly possession made that much better with a good sprinkling of jealousy and protectiveness. UNF!
Apparently this just pushed all my buttons. Why the hell is this only 49 pages? Where’s the rest of Damien and Hayden’s adventure? How the heck do I get more? Dammit!! I seriously would kill to see their courtship and official bonding! *grumbles*
October 13, 2015
This was a great story. but i'm not going to talk about the story. Just the sex :D This had one of the hottest most descriptive rim-job's I've read!! I just kept staring at the words as they made a visual image for me. IT. WAS. HOT!!! Then there was their first time... phew... all that rough fucking and ass clenching...
"Ride me boy. Show me how much you want it."
*shivers* Just delicious!
Also all that growling possessiveness mixed well with Hayden's willingness to let other watch, or at times, 'interact' with Damien. Something i didn't think could gel well, but did. I just wanted to see more and more, I would very much welcome a PWP featuring these two!!
Like i said, the story was great too, but the highlight for me was the sex, *shrugs* so sue me, i like sex and i like it written well :D
"Ride me boy. Show me how much you want it."
*shivers* Just delicious!
Also all that growling possessiveness mixed well with Hayden's willingness to let other watch, or at times, 'interact' with Damien. Something i didn't think could gel well, but did. I just wanted to see more and more, I would very much welcome a PWP featuring these two!!
Like i said, the story was great too, but the highlight for me was the sex, *shrugs* so sue me, i like sex and i like it written well :D
June 18, 2015
A creative intergalactic/interspecies romp, with echos from last year's DRitC entry Strange Charm. If you like the possessive daddy-esque trope, you will find this yummy. It's filled with good humor:
There are also plenty of nuggets planted for more follow stories in this verse.
Reader tip - load it up in your ereader so you can get the quick access to dictionary/wikipedia definitions. The author has some mad linguistic skills.
PS - Wheelbarrow Races... By chance did Jax and Igor watch Damien and unidentified partner compete?
“He was assisting in docking assignments for the gala when he became intrigued by your dimensions.”
There are also plenty of nuggets planted for more follow stories in this verse.
Reader tip - load it up in your ereader so you can get the quick access to dictionary/wikipedia definitions. The author has some mad linguistic skills.
PS - Wheelbarrow Races... By chance did Jax and Igor watch Damien and unidentified partner compete?
June 16, 2015
Fuckstars, this is no simple fluffernutter of a story. It is a well thought out short sci-fi adventure. This being the second short that I've read by A. Phallus Si, I have to say that the author's writing is getting better with time. Set on a solar outpost in deep space, many species occupy or visit the station with each bring their own peculiar customs and cultures. Damien is the station commander's horn dawg eighteen cycle old son who would do just about anything to practice some serious docking techniques with the older Captain Ferrier. Unfortunately, Captain Ferrier's people have some customs unknown to Damien. I won't spoil the story by telling what the customs are but they are different. This easy read has a bit of everything in it from spanking, light bondage, hot m/m sex and even slave trafficking. It begs a follow up story and I believe that A. Phallas Si is more than up to the stiff work of writing a few inches more.
September 16, 2016
3*-4* Well that was highly entertaining.
Lots of exhibitionism, some dirty talk, steam, some kink - admit I skimmed some of that, but did enjoy Damien's confidence and attitude through-out. No shy wallflower there! And refreshingly no shame.
A lot was fit into this short story, the courting, several different races and a smuggling plot, felt it could easily have been a longer story or have more parts. But it was interesting, something different that bubbled cheerfully over, I followed the link to have a taste and sat and read the whole fic, which says everything.
Impressed by the lack of info-dump with so much world to get across, the story came vividly to life without me once feeling explained too, it was never bogged down with descriptions.
Good fun, wouldn't mind another visit to the verse.
Lots of exhibitionism, some dirty talk, steam, some kink - admit I skimmed some of that, but did enjoy Damien's confidence and attitude through-out. No shy wallflower there! And refreshingly no shame.
A lot was fit into this short story, the courting, several different races and a smuggling plot, felt it could easily have been a longer story or have more parts. But it was interesting, something different that bubbled cheerfully over, I followed the link to have a taste and sat and read the whole fic, which says everything.
Impressed by the lack of info-dump with so much world to get across, the story came vividly to life without me once feeling explained too, it was never bogged down with descriptions.
Good fun, wouldn't mind another visit to the verse.
June 23, 2015
F*ck. Chemistry overload. It was so sensual I could taste it. You're right, SRAL. You know me so well.
There's gotta be a sequel, right? There's no way it would just end like that. I really really hope this would be a full length novel... Am I asking too much..? I hope not.. *grin*
Thank you for participating in this event and sharing this with us, Dear Author. <3
There's gotta be a sequel, right? There's no way it would just end like that. I really really hope this would be a full length novel... Am I asking too much..? I hope not.. *grin*
Thank you for participating in this event and sharing this with us, Dear Author. <3
June 28, 2015
Holy fuckstars, batman!!
Let's check the boxes, shall we? Yes, let's!
My sci-fi loving heart was most satisfied with the names and the protocols and the spacey politics.
My sexy times loving... heart was most satisfied with the chemistry twixt Damien and Hayden.
My humor loving heart was ohhhh soooo satisfied, what with Damien's sarcasm and young one ways.
My I-want-more loving heart wasn't at all satisfied, but that's how it's supposed to be at the end of a fun, funny, heartfelt story. I want to know what happens on their mission!!!
I know it was normal behavior for Hayden's culture, but his early possessive behavior did cause a head tilt from moi. And I do wish Damien had gotten to experience a bit more of his preferred kink. Another reason I want more!
An awesome sci-fi shorty, with "new" expressions of profanity and all. Cuz, ya know, that's the most important frakkin' thing.
Let's check the boxes, shall we? Yes, let's!
My sci-fi loving heart was most satisfied with the names and the protocols and the spacey politics.
My sexy times loving... heart was most satisfied with the chemistry twixt Damien and Hayden.
My humor loving heart was ohhhh soooo satisfied, what with Damien's sarcasm and young one ways.
My I-want-more loving heart wasn't at all satisfied, but that's how it's supposed to be at the end of a fun, funny, heartfelt story. I want to know what happens on their mission!!!
I know it was normal behavior for Hayden's culture, but his early possessive behavior did cause a head tilt from moi. And I do wish Damien had gotten to experience a bit more of his preferred kink. Another reason I want more!
An awesome sci-fi shorty, with "new" expressions of profanity and all. Cuz, ya know, that's the most important frakkin' thing.
July 6, 2015
This story is the perfect example of why I love this event--a quick, fun, extremely sexy read, which only exists thanks to its terrific prompt, generous author, and whoever came up with the whole idea of Don't Read in the Closet. Endless gratitude to EVERYONE who made this possible.
June 29, 2015
Hot space sex ftw!
Coming in public.
Talk of spankings.
It was just...hot.
Deliciously so. Thank you A. Phallus Si.
Coming in public.
Talk of spankings.
It was just...hot.
Deliciously so. Thank you A. Phallus Si.
September 15, 2016
4 Stars
A saucy sci-fi romance romp. Me likey!
This story had a lot working for it. To begin with, the prompt is so fricken delicious, I found myself in a frozen state of appreciation for far longer than was appropriate. Once I tore my eyes away and finally got into the story, I was swiftly drawn into the remarkably imagined sci-fi world which the author so effortlessly created. The writing style was smooth; the world-building was impressive; the two lead characters were likeable and beguiling; and the sex scenes were smokin’ hot!
The whole mating bond aspect was fresh and intriguing. Plus, romantic as all get-out.
I call for a sequel!
A saucy sci-fi romance romp. Me likey!
This story had a lot working for it. To begin with, the prompt is so fricken delicious, I found myself in a frozen state of appreciation for far longer than was appropriate. Once I tore my eyes away and finally got into the story, I was swiftly drawn into the remarkably imagined sci-fi world which the author so effortlessly created. The writing style was smooth; the world-building was impressive; the two lead characters were likeable and beguiling; and the sex scenes were smokin’ hot!
The whole mating bond aspect was fresh and intriguing. Plus, romantic as all get-out.
I wandered every port, starbase, and planet hoping to find the one who would bring balance to me, my complement. From that first moment, I knew that I could stop searching. I had found the one thing I truly wanted, desired above all else ― you.
I call for a sequel!
January 2, 2016
I loved both MC's: Captain Hayden Ferrier with his possessive growling and dirty talk and Damien Altamura with his need to be dominated while not being a milquetoast pushover.
Though there was some fairly extensive world building, I found myself lost quite a number of times in trying to figure out some of the terms, etc. A glossary would have come in handy (for example - T-cycles versus T-units...is that like minutes, hours, or days?).
I would have liked more information about what happened with Brixton and his bondmate and more about the finalization of Hayden and Damien's mating would have been nice.
Though there was some fairly extensive world building, I found myself lost quite a number of times in trying to figure out some of the terms, etc. A glossary would have come in handy (for example - T-cycles versus T-units...is that like minutes, hours, or days?).
I would have liked more information about what happened with Brixton and his bondmate and more about the finalization of Hayden and Damien's mating would have been nice.
June 25, 2015
Fuckstars, commets, collisons and solar flares! This was fun times!
July 4, 2015
An absolutely delightful read! Clever and fun, sexy with a side of intrigue, once again leaving you wanting more of this fantastic world and its wide variety of inhabitants. Thanks a million, dear author!
July 2, 2015
This was a really fun story with some very likable characters and awesome world building. I loved how ready Damien was to jump into everything and experience life to the fullest. Hayden was also a wonderful toppy character, and pretty sneaky with his wooing of Damien! Very enjoyable read that had me grinning throughout.
October 21, 2015
3.5 stars
Ohhhh man, this gets a bump up just for the delicious dirty talk and teasing kinky exhibitionism the two lovers get off on. There is also some nice world-building at this edge of the galaxy outpost… reminds me of DS-9, all the comings and goings of exotic cargo and folk. This is just a taste, but I’ll def be sampling more of this author’s work.
June 20, 2015
TEASE!!!
This was good.
I was sucked into the story immediately. The characters were likable very quickly. For someone who prefers her scifi on screen, instead of in words, I was surprised at how quickly I was all on board for the book.
The writing was nice and flowy...I did get mixed up on names a bit, but not bad.
I WANT MORE. Oh, the promise of kinky f-ckery...what was there was awesome, but it seemed to promise more to come.
When I read the words THE END, I was surprised to see it. It seems like there should be a whole novel replacing those words.
Great job. I loved it, and was left wanting more.
This was good.
I was sucked into the story immediately. The characters were likable very quickly. For someone who prefers her scifi on screen, instead of in words, I was surprised at how quickly I was all on board for the book.
The writing was nice and flowy...I did get mixed up on names a bit, but not bad.
I WANT MORE. Oh, the promise of kinky f-ckery...what was there was awesome, but it seemed to promise more to come.
When I read the words THE END, I was surprised to see it. It seems like there should be a whole novel replacing those words.
Great job. I loved it, and was left wanting more.
June 24, 2015
Every now and then you find a book offered for free and find a gem! This story was a treat indeed. I'm not normally a fan of sci-fi but the author made this story work, for me. Not that she wrote it 'for me' personally...okay you get the picture :)
Well done, indeed!
Well done, indeed!
June 16, 2015
Please let there be more to this story! I really, really need a sequel!
June 16, 2015
An amazing science-fiction story with some fantastic world building.
Damien is the son of the Captain who is in command of space station by a worm whole, the last stop on the way through a Void. When he first sees Captain Hayden Ferrier of the Rebellion on his 18th birthday, he is mesmerized by the handsome man. Throughout the next cycles, he receives more and more contact with the enigmatic man. Little does he know what a Caurentian courtship is like. The sex scenes between the two of them are hot and passionate.
It's not all about their relationship, either. There is some great world building here. I am a sucker for a good science-fiction story, and this is a good one. There is an interesting plot involving an unknown species. The reader is left in the middle of that - and in the middle of their developing relationship - which hopefully means there will be more stories in this 'verse.
I know that I will be anxiously awaiting more.
Damien is the son of the Captain who is in command of space station by a worm whole, the last stop on the way through a Void. When he first sees Captain Hayden Ferrier of the Rebellion on his 18th birthday, he is mesmerized by the handsome man. Throughout the next cycles, he receives more and more contact with the enigmatic man. Little does he know what a Caurentian courtship is like. The sex scenes between the two of them are hot and passionate.
It's not all about their relationship, either. There is some great world building here. I am a sucker for a good science-fiction story, and this is a good one. There is an interesting plot involving an unknown species. The reader is left in the middle of that - and in the middle of their developing relationship - which hopefully means there will be more stories in this 'verse.
I know that I will be anxiously awaiting more.
June 16, 2015
Damien Altamura is the son of a high ranking Captain. On his eighteenth cycle he meets the devilishly handsome Captain Hayden Ferrier. Then the story skims over the next six cycles, of Damien’s crush never getting less and Hayden Ferrier not pouncing on him. Though he does act jealous of others touching Damien. It leaves him confused.
Captain Jayden Ferrier isn’t human(though he looks like one). His kind have protocols and different ways when it comes to courting and finding a mate. Sadly, Damien has no idea about this.
I did like the story. The ending isn’t left open for more. They are going on a mission/adventure. They haven’t completed their bonding and we really don’t know a lot about the unfamiliar alien race either.
Captain Jayden Ferrier isn’t human(though he looks like one). His kind have protocols and different ways when it comes to courting and finding a mate. Sadly, Damien has no idea about this.
I did like the story. The ending isn’t left open for more. They are going on a mission/adventure. They haven’t completed their bonding and we really don’t know a lot about the unfamiliar alien race either.
July 10, 2015
For such a short story this was just great! I love sci-fi not to mention age-gap, dirty talk, exhibitionism and possessiveness. The world-building is amazing for such a short story but the plot gives too many loose ends. I have more questions than answers after I've finished this. Please give me another 150 pages with those characters.
July 8, 2015
Hmm.
This story was fun for me at first, like an extra sexy M/M sci fi Harlequin novel space opera mashup featuring the usual Harlequin inspired ultra possessive and growly male. However, when the Hetaerae (another species) showed up it started to become a bit disjointed to me, like there were whole chapters missing between the action that was shown. Because of this, some things were downright perplexing, but I would love to read a longer, more fleshed out version of this story. Now that would be fun.
The other thing that slightly bothered me were the grammatical errors, which took form in some missing words. But hey, it was free and the mistakes were few so it didn't irk me like it usually would. Oh, and some of the language used by the ultra growly one was a bit over the top, but I'm guessing that was the point.
So, yeahhhh... I think this story should totally be made into a book because I NEEDS to know more. What say you, kind author?
This story was fun for me at first, like an extra sexy M/M sci fi Harlequin novel space opera mashup featuring the usual Harlequin inspired ultra possessive and growly male. However, when the Hetaerae (another species) showed up it started to become a bit disjointed to me, like there were whole chapters missing between the action that was shown. Because of this, some things were downright perplexing, but I would love to read a longer, more fleshed out version of this story. Now that would be fun.
The other thing that slightly bothered me were the grammatical errors, which took form in some missing words. But hey, it was free and the mistakes were few so it didn't irk me like it usually would. Oh, and some of the language used by the ultra growly one was a bit over the top, but I'm guessing that was the point.
So, yeahhhh... I think this story should totally be made into a book because I NEEDS to know more. What say you, kind author?
June 22, 2015
Only taking a star away because the story ended where it did - and quite abruptly, I felt. I shall be forever left to wonder what happened with the several subplot stories... (or not? Please, please, pretty please, dear author?) I liked the tension, the emotion, the slow reveal, the familial relations and the sense of growing. I liked Hayden's stradfastness and quiet control, and I definitely loved Damien's surety and competence outside the personal interractions. Capable sub kink much? :D I would love to read anything else from this beautifully detailed universe! (And I will immediately look for all of the author's other stories)
June 20, 2017
4 Stars
There were some awkward jumps between paragraphs where it felt like something happened but wasn't detailed - but other than that and me desperately wanting more, I have no idea why this wouldn't rate higher than it currently is.
The delicious dirty talk earned half a star on its own!
Definitely putting the other story set in this 'verse on the TBR shelf for reading soon!
There were some awkward jumps between paragraphs where it felt like something happened but wasn't detailed - but other than that and me desperately wanting more, I have no idea why this wouldn't rate higher than it currently is.
The delicious dirty talk earned half a star on its own!
Definitely putting the other story set in this 'verse on the TBR shelf for reading soon!
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