Dangerously Mine

Loving Dangerously #1

by A.M. Griffin

After aliens invade and conquer Earth, Eva is transported to a distant slave-trading planet. Freedom and escape are her only priorities, but none of her martial arts training could have prepared her for enslavement to the warrior King Taio. Eva finds herself drawn to this sexy alien male who ignites her heart and body. Taio is disgusted with the idea of owning a slave—until now. From the moment he sees her, he knows Eva is his for the taking. Torn between lust and duty, Taio discovers nothing will stop him from protecting his little warrior. Publisher’s This story was previously published by Ellora’s Cave under the title Dangerously Mine and has been revised for re-publish by the Author. Reader Eva’s sexual awakening includes voyeurism.

Genres: Science Fiction, Romance, Erotica, Aliens, Paranormal, Science Fiction Romance, Fantasy

256 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 14, 2012

About the author

A.M. Griffin is a wife who rarely cooks, mother of three, dog owner (and sometimes dog owned), a daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She’s a hard worker whose two favorite outlets are reading and writing. She enjoys reading everything from mystery novels to historical romances and of course fantasy romance. She is a believer in the unbelievable, open to all possibilities from mermaids in our oceans and seas, angels in the skies and intelligent life forms in distant galaxies.

Reviews

[Lyndi W. · Rating 2 out of 5]

If ever there was a male character that needed to seriously grovel, this guy is it. He didn't grovel at all. Not one bit. And that was after he did something so unforgivable, I actually hoped he would die a painful death and the heroine would hook up with some other guy. It was so fucking horrible. And she didn't call him on it at all. I wanted to kill both of them. Him for doing something so atrocious and her for not being the warrior she claimed, letting him abuse her so thoroughly.

The story is fine. It's got some menage moments that I was unaware of, but nothing crazy. Taio, the hero, is a caveman. I lost track of how many times he said "She just will. Because she has no choice." Sweet lord, that man has no idea how to deal with women. *smh*

I dunno how I feel about this story, really. It was entertaining. I laughed out loud a few times, specifically when Eva's first fight with a warrior on the training field. The author ended the chapter on a perfectly timed quip that had me rolling. So there were definitely good moments and the plot was interesting. But I'm left with a bad taste in my mouth because Taio didn't have to grovel. I don't think he actually apologized, he just said she was going to be his mate and that was it. He should have been raked across the coals! She should have ripped him a new one while telling him about the abuse she suffered at the hands of the princess. But nooope. Love conquers all, bitches.

*sigh*

[Heller · Rating 1 out of 5]

Love the concept. These kind of alien invasion stories are fun reads for me but this one didn't engage with either the characters or the story line. I read about half then skimmed the rest to get to the end.

[Vikas · Rating 3 out of 5]

So this was my very first erotica read or at least the one which is full book size and not a story or novella. Of course, I knew what would be on offer and so I went about my work while listening to this and enjoying. Ms. Griffin is surely a talented one and I liked this book though there were some issues the world set by the author is nice and the setting where the earth is attacked by an alien race and then humans are sold as slaves throughout the galaxy, sets the story. And then it goes through the normal ebbs and flows of the stories and of course we have the awesome terms used for the organs which it looks like is compulsory. And this first part of this series ends on a fairly nice point so would be wonderful to see where does the story go in the next issues.

So yeah if you like the romance/erotica books like a lot of women then yeah go ahead enjoy the same and if like me you were a guy scoffing as these books then grow up and enjoy some hot scenes and some story too and remember here is more story as of course, it's not porno in words. So let's all explore more genres.

People who don't read generally ask me my reasons for reading. Simply put I just love reading and so to that end I have made it my motto to just Keep on Reading. I love to read everything except for Self Help books but even those once in a while. I read almost all the genre but YA, Fantasy, Biographies are the most. My favorite series is, of course, Harry Potter but then there are many more books that I just adore. I have bookcases filled with books which are waiting to be read so can't stay and spend more time in this review, so remember I loved reading this and love reading more, you should also read what you love and then just Keep on Reading.

[Jessica Frances · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dangerously Mine is the first book in this series by A.M. Griffin. The couple in this story is wrapped up by the end, although from the secondary characters we are introduced to, I can't wait to continue on to read their stories. I love Griffin's writing, her Undercity Chronicles of Babylonia Jones, P.I. is one of my favourites. So I was keen to give this series a try, too. It was excellent. Great world building, strong heroine and a story which would pull at any persons heart. This had plenty of action and steamy scenes to fog up your reading device. I would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a sci-fi romance.

[Zemmiphobe · Rating 2 out of 5]

So I have been on a romance kick for the past couple weeks and this was the third romance novel I read in a row. It came perfectly after a cookie cutter storyline which made me so happy when I started because the storyline was so much more exciting. Then, however, I found this book had some problems of its own. I think with all the insane things happening in this book, the least believable aspect was the "romance". There was a lot of sex, but very little of any sort of build up of emotions or anticipation. And also, quite a few things that seemed to be thrown in there just to throw it in there though it didn't seem to go along so well with the characters mind set, feelings or personalities. As another reviewer said, these scenes just didn't seem to fit. The Eva+taio+jasmin scene for one as she had just been so jealous of even the idea of sharing. And then the Eva +Sa Mya scene, she will kill anyone who tries to rape her except this girl. Then she'll just sit still feeling embarrassed until suddenly her embarrassment and discomfort turns to an orgasm.... It was just a bit unbelievable.

[Asterope · Rating 2 out of 5]

Eh. I didn't like the hero. I don't mind FF stuff (& have read FF and MFF stories), but the FF elements here seemed out of place and didn't really work with the story-line. She doesn't want to share him with another female, but gets on board with a impromptu MFF scene? Yeah...okay. I also didn't like how the hero only realized she was worthy of being a mate after he talks to his mother and then shortly after finds out she's pregnant. I was like, oh now you think she's worthy and want her? *eye roll*
I actually liked Ship the most. Sort of a fascinating character/concept. More interesting than the hero, IMO. Actually, though it wouldn't be much in the form of a physical relationship, I wish there was some sort of female/Ship romance written. LOL. Not sure I'll read the next as it involves the princess from book 1 that the hero almost mated. After how she treated the heroine, I don't really feel warm and fuzzy towards her.

[Cara Bristol · Rating 4 out of 5]

After Invading aliens destroy Earth and capture Eva, they take her and the other humans to a slave market. The martial arts expert does her best to fight them off, but loses the battle.

Taio does not want a slave, but when he sees the valiant Eva fight a losing battle, he rescues her by buying her.

Quickly he realizes she belongs to him. He’s determined to claim his fierce little warrior woman. She’s determined to teach him a thing or two about independent Earth women.

Dangerously Mine is steamier than some of AM Griffin’s later works, but the author still packs in strong character development and detailed, believable world building. The story sucks you in right away.

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[Nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dangerously Mine is book one in a new series for new-to-me author A.M. Griffin in which the earth has been invaded and the people sold off like cattle to be used as slaves in galaxies far away.

Black belt Eva doesn’t know the meaning of give up. Even long after the farming of earth she’s not only managed to stay alive but stay with her friend Ally. After a vicious attack on the auction block she awakens long gone from her friend and the meager life she’d come to know. Scared and determined to find her way back to the only “family” she has left, Eva bargains with the hard male who is now her owner. Taio is royalty and doesn’t know the meaning of compromise. The only thing he’s interested in is possessing the feisty human female in every way his mind can imagine.

I enjoyed this one a lot! Eva had so much spunk and undying determination to find her friend. Loyalty like that, especially faced with such insurmountable odds, is hard to come by. Her need to make a human connection was heart felt and as realistic as you can get in a sci fi romance. Taio, though incredibly hard headed, made great strides in the book toward being more of a partner instead of a dictator. I found the world building to be great and intriguing me to look forward to more from this line. There are a couple of F/F scenes, which aren’t really my thing…so be prepared for those if you’re not keen on them either. The rest of the sex scenes are well detailed and smoking hot.

Taio, in looking for a mate decides to have an invitational of sorts to find the perfect female. I cringed inwardly how he just couldn’t understand why that upset Eva, his concubine, so much. He had me wanting to smack the back of his head often and even his friends understood her emotions better. I was also slightly confused with his mothers position on Eva because she seemingly does a 180 in her opinions. First she tells Eva to leave Taios room and then she’s telling Taio what a dumbass he is for letting her go. I wondered why she’d bother to tell her to leave in the first place if she was on board with them being together.

The only bad thing I can say about this was that it really paralleled Laurann Dohner’s Zorn Warriors series. In particular Ral’s Woman. That book also had an auctioned off female (though it was a fight to the death and winner got the woman), alien royalty, huge well endowed alien men hehehehe, smoking hot siblings of the hero, threat from other male aliens intent of teaching the human a lesson….. I suppose it’s probably common because you can only introduce so many new elements to a already well documented genre. But the entire time I was reading this I kept thinking about how similar the two books were.

I liked this one…I am definitely looking forward to the next book in this series and hoping at some point, Eva finds her long lost friend Ally. A.M. Griffin is an author to watch!

I give Dangerously Mine by A.M. Griffin 4 stars!

[Tiffany Roberts]

The cover and blurb really drew me into this book, and while it started off being really good, there were elements where I was tempted to stop reading. But I’m glad I finished it.

Taio’s race is similar to humans except that they are larger and they are a bit old fashioned when it comes to their society regarding men and women — the men being warriors or working in trade, and the women pretty much the homemakers or being ready and waiting for their male. So you drop Eva into the middle of this and she ain’t taking it. She’s independent, refuses to be a sex slave (we’ll get back to this), to bow down as slave at all (we’ll get back to this, too), and she wants to train with the guards. She was, after all, a martial artist back on Earth. Their time together is fun with back and forth banter as well as tender moments. Sweet ending, as well.

There was some really interesting characters in here besides the main ones, and that being Rasha and Alexion. I really, really liked Rasha. And I’m kind of hoping he might be a mate for Ally if they ever find her (Haven’t checked the rest of the series yet!)

Now onto the parts that I didn’t care for. I just wish there had been more scenes of them connecting on more than just a physical level, as their relationship seemed to revolve around sex from the beginning. She gave into Taio too easily and far too quickly after animatedly stating she would be no ones sex slave.

There is also warning that this book includes voyeurism. Voyeurism is the act of watching. That isn’t the part that bothered me. It was that isn’t wasn’t simply watching, but the person (a female) joining in and touching and a little more. I just really didn’t care for that, and that they were both okay with it as well. Especially Eva. Watching is one thing, but any more than that is a whole ‘nothing territory. (Spoilers ahead)

The other thing that got to me was how Taio goes on about how she isn’t a slave…yet treats her like one…and Eva went along with it. Here is this woman who I thought bad backbone, and she let the man she loved treat her like crap when it came to him finding a mate…then gave direction for her to serve Princess Sa’Mya in his absence. Uh…that’s slavery. And Eva didn’t fight it. She was going to go through with it because she was hurt. “Eva would bide her time in servitude, fuming.” I so wanted her to just up and say ‘”F*** that!” and do her own thing. Who would force her? There is no slavery there! Eva also discovers that Taio broke his promise to her and selected the woman he ordered her to serve as his mate. There was simply...not enough groveling on his end. At all. He put her through a world of hurt over and over again.

Overall, I enjoyed most of the book. The writing is great, and there is plenty of world building and is definitely worth the read. Giving this a 3.5.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story starts out with an invasion on Earth. Eva is a self reliant girl who has got some serious moves. Earth has been taken over by some lizard like aliens who take over worlds and sell their inhabitants for slaves on distant planets. I don't think they counted on the spunk Eva has for self preservation and her need to stick with her only friend. But, wait along comes and unwitting hero in Taio who at first seems a bit of a jerk but, deep down is a loving....and freaking hot, sexy guy who happens to be a King. He is conflicted about what he wants and what he thinks he needs to do.

Although I wish the story did not end where it did. Having said that, I found this story engaging and entertaining to read. I wonder if we will get to hear about Ally, Eva's long lost friend. Hope so!!

If you love a good Sci-fi then Definitely check this book out. I am so happy we have another good Sci-fi Erotica writer on the scene.

[Laz the Sailor · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've read a few of these books with this theme, and this one is just OK. The H drags out his reluctance for way too long. The writing is fair, but I never got hooked. However, there were a couple of good scenes that I wish had carried forward into the rest of the story. One loose end definitely needed to be resolved.

I won't read the next one without encouragement.

[Obsessed · Rating 4 out of 5]

About three and a half stars, I think. It's a bit different than the other sci-fi erotica that I've read, but quite enjoyable. I think she should have made him grovel a bit more, though. He screwed up pretty big.

[Summer · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were a few triggers in here that I just didn't enjoy.

[Alisa · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't.. quite read the blurb thoroughly or the tags for this book. Didn't know what I was getting into, haha.

[Stacie · Rating 3 out of 5]

2 1/2 Stars!

I wasn't really feeling the love in this one, though the lust was another story. The conflict resolutions was unrealistic and abrupt considering who and what caused it all in the first place. I think there needed to be some grovel on the part of the H. Though to h had her own issues. They were not bad exactly. I think this was just not what I was looking for today. Overall, I'd say this was, meh. If you're looking for some erotic kinky spice, with not a completely comprehensive plot, jump right in. Book 2 is about a side character I was interested in, so I might listen to it eventually. Happy reading!

[Ähmsry · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really good devolved story, with fascinating characters throughout believable and true to themselves and comprehensible. The run of the story is interesting and very captivating

[Marcia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Earth is no longer the place of our dreams, conquered by aliens. Eva is taken after running for her life and her comrades killed. She is being sold on an alien planet whose sellers find her martial arts skills a hindrance to her sell. Visiting Warrior King Taio, finds slavery distasteful and the planets that allow them disgusting. When he sees the slave trader breaking the rules in the treatment of the slave he intervenes and finds himself the owner of a slave he cannot giveaway.

It is against Taio’s belief to own a slave, women are not to be treated roughly, in fact no one on his planet owns a slave but she is his. Eva finds herself falling for Taio but still has to find a way to be herself, she is not a delicate female content to sit on the sidelines dressing in pretty things and coddled. Once she finds out she is the only slave on his planet and he can release her and he is also hiding other things from her all hell breaks loose.

Bookswagger Marcia: Four Crowns, good read, on the way to swagger. I waffled between three and four stars simply because of the ending, It was a little quick on the forgive on the heroines part. But maybe I am an evil chick. So I will not hold that against the author, lol especially when everything was so good. I loved the world, and the funny dialogue. The aliens did not know the heroine was laughing at them and oh how I sympathized with Eva. There was a scene, I don’t even know how to describe it without it turning into XXX, but in one scene because one of the heroes want to be brides, wanted to know what spell Eva cast over King Taio to make him so into her, she tried to force Eva to show her, you have to check it out. I have read more romances then I can count but I have never read that.

[Charlotte · Rating 2 out of 5]

'Dangerously Mine' is the first 'for-pleasure' book I've let myself read in a while and I kind of wish I'd chosen something else. It was recommended by Amazon and I figured I'd take a chance on it.

My initial impression was positive. I liked the premise and the first chapter was well-written - generic and cliché but enjoyable nonetheless. I've come across a few books in this genre that pitch the main female protagonist as a trained fighter but I think Griffin managed it better than most. She avoided being vague in the fight scenes and actually came across as if she'd done her research.

Eva's backstory was tragic, I will admit, but it would have been nice not to have such an emphasis on it. Her desperation for a home and a family overshadowed the rest of her past- it was mentioned, for example, that she trained as a nurse. Something that important should have been integral to the plot.

The relationship between Eva and Taio was predictable. I enjoyed some of the dialogue but their lack of chemistry was off-putting. Making a male protagonist big and strong doesn't automatically give them sex appeal and I think some authors don't realise that.

I'm not interested in the rest of the series but if one of the blurbs catches my attention...who knows?

[lisyreads · Rating 2 out of 5]

***WARNING SPOILERS***
I really wanted to like this book, but it had Waaay too much sex, no plot, and when the plot did move along, it was because of stupidness. Literally, Taio’s mother had to open his eyes to the fact that he fucked up, big time with trying to have his cake and eat it to, and that from the beginning his plans were stupid. So when he goes to get Eva and is supposed to confess his undying love and grovel—he does neither. He tells her she belongs to him, and that’s that; which was the whole problem with the entire book to begin with! He was overbearing, controlling and mean to Eva, and Eva! She went from a fighter who argues to suddenly being replaced with a woman who just—went with the flow and did whatever Taio said cause the sex was that good. *heavy eye roll*

And omg! Don’t even get me started on the “villain” alien lady, who is a lesbian(?) (idk) and basically rapes Eva, but because Evil Alien Lady is just soooo good with her fingners/mouth, it’s ok cause Eva got off... no. That’s!Not!Ok! No one grew as a character, why was there a weird threesome(??) it didn’t do anything to move the plot along, it was just there, and why was there lesbian forced orgasms??

And as a last note: Fuck Taio.

UGH I wanna like this author.
So one more chance!
ONE

[Rachel V. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good story. Earth has been conquered by aliens and the humans have either been killed or sold as slaves in other galaxies. This story was about Eva and she was one heck of a kick butt heroine. The other captives looked to her to lead them and she fought for them as well as herself. She is eventually rescued from slavery by accident.

I really liked this story however there was a couple of F/F scenes in it that are just not my thing. The first F/F scene just seemed really abrupt in the storyline. I was a little better prepared for the second encounter and while I believe the author did a good job writing these scenes as well as the entire story the F/F scenes just are not my thing. This was the only reason it was a 4 star as opposed to a 5 star review.

In the end I really liked how the author brought this story to a close and what could possibly be in store for humans as well as it looks like Eva will possibly have an ongoing story to find her friend that was separated from her when King Taio took her to his home. I can’t wait to read the next in the series Dangerously Yours.

*I received this book free for an honest review from Publisher.*

[Stupid Shiny Volvo Driver · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was missing my Ice Planet Barbarians sci fi romance so I took a chance on this. Previously published through Elora's Cave, (so you know right there, sex is big in this book, and oh, there's a scene of voyeurism that some reviewers were complaining about... WHATEVER...). I'm so glad this author got her rights back since EC went under.

This turned out to be a really good story and I will probably buy the next book in the series because now that I've developed a taste for sci fi romance, I want more.

[April · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a really interesting series with loads of drama. I am not always into Sci-Fi but I thought to give these books a shot. They have a great concept and the world is very well crafted. The characters are engaging, the humans go through loads of drama. It was not an easy invasion.

The aliens are a bit arrogant at times and less than likable. They grow on you and in the end the romances work,

Loads of hot and steamy action to warm a gal up!! Oh yeah, seriously smexy alien lovin!!

[Kristin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay. So the main story I liked. But most of the erotica stuff just ruined it for me. Knowing this, anyone reading this who likes erotica might enjoy this. But I thought most of the sex scenes were a turn off. Sex slaves, girl on girl isn't my thing so I tend to skim alot. Otherwise I thought it had potential. And at least there was none of that coy crap most books like this use to straddle the reluctant lines. Had it been tamer in those areas I would have rated it higher.

[Chandra Loper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly Interesting

This is the first book I've read that wasn't a traditional romance. I have had an aversion to them. But I decided to give A.M. Griffin a try and I am so glad I did! I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to read the other one.
The elements of this book, outter space, aliens, humans, love, respect, traditions, difference, similarities, emotions, all tie together to make this book one I couldn't put down.

[Listener · Rating 1 out of 5]

The beginning was promising but as the story progressed I couldn't make myself like it, nor did I like the characters. Towards the end of the book I was totally annoyed by the absurd unrealistic sex scenes. All in all, not going to read the next books in the series.

[Gisele (Book Baddie) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found the heroine a bad ass with years of dejection and heartbreak willing to follow her hear. She was both enjoyable and irritating at the same time partly guided by her past and her poor communication skills. That being said I still loved her and the attraction between her and King Taio!!

[Crystal Moody · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved It

I loved this book! A.M. Griffin is a new favorite of mine. This story was fresh and science fiction-y enough to make me love it.

[skystring · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good...

I was not into the voyeurism but it only overall was a good read. I would recommend this book to most.

[Shelly Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book. I couldn't put it down. I'm not a huge fan of space stuff usually, but I am really liking this series.