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The Prime Chronicles #4
Prime Target
Former Prime sex surrogate Susa Anghard has never been off her planet, let alone out of the Cejuru solar system. While she isn’t naive about men and what they want, she isn’t prepared for the predatory males who now have her in their sights. When she’s kidnapped on her way to a galactic rim jump station to visit her cousin Borac, she has no expectations of being rescued. She vows to free herself or die trying.
When Borac Anghard asks Damon Martin to intercept his cousin Susa’s transport and escort her to their jump station, Damon agrees. When he arrives to meet Susa’s ship, he finds she’s been kidnapped by Dorian mercenaries. He goes in hot pursuit and prays he finds her before she’s delivered to the person who paid for the kidnapping.
When Damon catches up with the kidnappers, he hadn’t expected to find the resourceful Susa in the act of getting away. And he really hadn’t expected to be so attracted to her. An attraction that could go nowhere—she was his business partner’s cousin and Damon still wasn’t over losing the only woman he’d ever loved.
Take one alpha-male with a slightly broken heart, add in one Prime female finding her courage and self for the first time—throw them together in close quarters in a trip across the galaxy and love will find a way.
When Borac Anghard asks Damon Martin to intercept his cousin Susa’s transport and escort her to their jump station, Damon agrees. When he arrives to meet Susa’s ship, he finds she’s been kidnapped by Dorian mercenaries. He goes in hot pursuit and prays he finds her before she’s delivered to the person who paid for the kidnapping.
When Damon catches up with the kidnappers, he hadn’t expected to find the resourceful Susa in the act of getting away. And he really hadn’t expected to be so attracted to her. An attraction that could go nowhere—she was his business partner’s cousin and Damon still wasn’t over losing the only woman he’d ever loved.
Take one alpha-male with a slightly broken heart, add in one Prime female finding her courage and self for the first time—throw them together in close quarters in a trip across the galaxy and love will find a way.
401 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 19, 2018
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Monette Michaels
43 books339 followersMonette Michaels is a multi-published author of romantic suspense, paranormal, and scifi romance novels. She also writes sexier paranormal and romantic suspense novels under the pen name, Rae Morgan.
She is a native Hoosier and still lives in Central Indiana with her husband, son, and cat. The cat is the boss.
She is a native Hoosier and still lives in Central Indiana with her husband, son, and cat. The cat is the boss.
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December 26, 2018
Prime Target continues the story of the Prime people who are losing the struggle with negative population growth. They are dying out as a people unless they can find a way to get past the doctrine that has been ingrained into them all their lives.
Prime should only mate with prime. Mating marks identify optimal mates, but with so few females in the population, the men are having a hard time finding their mates. Some women that did not mark, became sex surrogates to men who had not found their mates.
When the Prime joined the Galactic Alliance, the door was open to the possibility of finding other females that were compatible with Prime males. Some proved to be the Lost Ones, Prime females that had been send away for their safety during the war with the Antareans. Some proved to be humans.
Too many men, not enough women is a pretty common theme in this genre. So, while there are no points for originality, Ms. Michaels does take an old story and give her own spin, adding interesting characters, adventure, heat and romance.
Susa Anghard is a former sex surrogate who is excited and nervous about leaving her world to visit her cousin and his family. It is both a family visit and the adventure of a lifetime to someone who has never left her homeworld. Because travel for young women, especially an unmarked Prime female, is exceedingly dangerous, Susa’s cousin Borac sends Damon Martin to intercept Susa and escort her to the jump station that Damon and Borac own and run. When Damon and Susa meet, there is some instant chemistry, but acting on it doesn’t happen for a while. In fact, when they realize the strong attraction, they verbally discuss a week with no sex (mentally, neither wants to wait).
In the meantime, Susa is being hunted by an egomaniac who will stop at nothing to kidnap her and take her to his home world. He really is an icky little man and you will want him to get what is coming to him early in the book. And often thereafter. Damon will do anything to protect her, though Susa has a few tricks up her sleeve to. Like a ragbag. I know, doesn’t sound like much of a defense, but trust me. It is. 🙂
There is a great dynamic between Damon and Susa. Like I said, he wants to protect her. She doesn’t like being ordered around. They get along just fine. Well, maybe it’s a little bumpy, but with all that attraction, you know they are going to come to an agreement.
Having read books 1 and 2 a couple years ago, I must say that I remember more adventure and less sex. Prime Target has many sensual passages, even while Susa and Damon are abstaining from sex. Plus they are on a pleasure cruise where the main pleasure is sex. Prime Target is: Scifi adventure – yes, romance – yes, erotica – pretty close.
Prime Target is #4 in the Prime Chronicles series. Each book can be read as a standalone. Since I have now read all the books, it is kind of nice to have the backgrounds of expanding cast of supporting characters.
I’m going to leave you with a few thought that may or may affect your curiosity about Prime Target:
*Borac and Damon, two men that seem to have so much respect for women, need to do something about the lawlessness of their jump station. Boys, you are the law on that station. Do something about it!
*Ragbags make excellent bodyguards.
*Who names themselves ‘Prime’ and doesn’t expect other people offer up a little scorn?
The author provided a copy of her book in exchange for my honest review.
Prime should only mate with prime. Mating marks identify optimal mates, but with so few females in the population, the men are having a hard time finding their mates. Some women that did not mark, became sex surrogates to men who had not found their mates.
When the Prime joined the Galactic Alliance, the door was open to the possibility of finding other females that were compatible with Prime males. Some proved to be the Lost Ones, Prime females that had been send away for their safety during the war with the Antareans. Some proved to be humans.
Too many men, not enough women is a pretty common theme in this genre. So, while there are no points for originality, Ms. Michaels does take an old story and give her own spin, adding interesting characters, adventure, heat and romance.
Susa Anghard is a former sex surrogate who is excited and nervous about leaving her world to visit her cousin and his family. It is both a family visit and the adventure of a lifetime to someone who has never left her homeworld. Because travel for young women, especially an unmarked Prime female, is exceedingly dangerous, Susa’s cousin Borac sends Damon Martin to intercept Susa and escort her to the jump station that Damon and Borac own and run. When Damon and Susa meet, there is some instant chemistry, but acting on it doesn’t happen for a while. In fact, when they realize the strong attraction, they verbally discuss a week with no sex (mentally, neither wants to wait).
In the meantime, Susa is being hunted by an egomaniac who will stop at nothing to kidnap her and take her to his home world. He really is an icky little man and you will want him to get what is coming to him early in the book. And often thereafter. Damon will do anything to protect her, though Susa has a few tricks up her sleeve to. Like a ragbag. I know, doesn’t sound like much of a defense, but trust me. It is. 🙂
There is a great dynamic between Damon and Susa. Like I said, he wants to protect her. She doesn’t like being ordered around. They get along just fine. Well, maybe it’s a little bumpy, but with all that attraction, you know they are going to come to an agreement.
Having read books 1 and 2 a couple years ago, I must say that I remember more adventure and less sex. Prime Target has many sensual passages, even while Susa and Damon are abstaining from sex. Plus they are on a pleasure cruise where the main pleasure is sex. Prime Target is: Scifi adventure – yes, romance – yes, erotica – pretty close.
Prime Target is #4 in the Prime Chronicles series. Each book can be read as a standalone. Since I have now read all the books, it is kind of nice to have the backgrounds of expanding cast of supporting characters.
I’m going to leave you with a few thought that may or may affect your curiosity about Prime Target:
*Borac and Damon, two men that seem to have so much respect for women, need to do something about the lawlessness of their jump station. Boys, you are the law on that station. Do something about it!
*Ragbags make excellent bodyguards.
*Who names themselves ‘Prime’ and doesn’t expect other people offer up a little scorn?
The author provided a copy of her book in exchange for my honest review.
November 24, 2018
PRIME Target: Prime Chronicles Book 5
Monette Michaels
One of my all-time favorite writers finally gives us another installment in the Prime Chronicles series. Not the fastest writer, Monette makes up for it with a highly plausible story that will keep you entertained as well as guessing. She has you wondering as she threads the hero and heroine through twists and turns you might or might not, see coming, Her characters are relatable, savvy, swoon worthy males and equally striking females, that are both vulnerable and yet strong. This Sci-Fi Romance series needs to be read in order. If you just picked up this book, I highly suggest you get and read, the other 4 first. You don’t want to only see only a piece of the big picture. Main reason is she tends to bring characters up from previous books, adding new ones as she goes. To really understand the huge Cejuru Prime Universe, its best to know what happened before. Trust me, it’s REALLY worth it!
This story revolves around Damon Martin, Borac Anghard and Susa, Borac’s cousin. Susa is on her way to visit Borac and Cissy who live on a Galactic Rim Jump Station Charybdis at the end of the galaxy, full of villainous aliens, galactic freighter crews and treacherous mercenaries that come, stay a while and move on. This place is not for the faint of heart! Damon and Borac own Club Hades, a gambling establishment that caters to those who come through. Susa has chosen to travel solo, to visit her only relative. Little did she know she has a target on her back. Because of the danger, Damon meets up with Susa, planning to escort her to Borac. But when they meet the attraction is undeniable and overwhelming. Susa wonders who is more dangerous, Damon or those trying to kidnap her?
This story wraps up many loose ends I the series. While Monette has not said it is the last, it reads like it might be. But oh what a slam dunk it is! So pick up a drink, get comfy and open Prime Target. And follow Susa on her journey of exploration!
Monette Michaels
One of my all-time favorite writers finally gives us another installment in the Prime Chronicles series. Not the fastest writer, Monette makes up for it with a highly plausible story that will keep you entertained as well as guessing. She has you wondering as she threads the hero and heroine through twists and turns you might or might not, see coming, Her characters are relatable, savvy, swoon worthy males and equally striking females, that are both vulnerable and yet strong. This Sci-Fi Romance series needs to be read in order. If you just picked up this book, I highly suggest you get and read, the other 4 first. You don’t want to only see only a piece of the big picture. Main reason is she tends to bring characters up from previous books, adding new ones as she goes. To really understand the huge Cejuru Prime Universe, its best to know what happened before. Trust me, it’s REALLY worth it!
This story revolves around Damon Martin, Borac Anghard and Susa, Borac’s cousin. Susa is on her way to visit Borac and Cissy who live on a Galactic Rim Jump Station Charybdis at the end of the galaxy, full of villainous aliens, galactic freighter crews and treacherous mercenaries that come, stay a while and move on. This place is not for the faint of heart! Damon and Borac own Club Hades, a gambling establishment that caters to those who come through. Susa has chosen to travel solo, to visit her only relative. Little did she know she has a target on her back. Because of the danger, Damon meets up with Susa, planning to escort her to Borac. But when they meet the attraction is undeniable and overwhelming. Susa wonders who is more dangerous, Damon or those trying to kidnap her?
This story wraps up many loose ends I the series. While Monette has not said it is the last, it reads like it might be. But oh what a slam dunk it is! So pick up a drink, get comfy and open Prime Target. And follow Susa on her journey of exploration!
December 19, 2018
When I received this book, I couldn’t recall if it was part of a series. I have to say that it was hard to get into, as this is book 4 in the series and there was some “alien” language used that sometimes wasn’t explained, but I would say that when Susa was on her way to see her cousin, it was easier to get into the story. There are different alien races mentioned that aren’t well described, so you have to imagine what they might look like.
It was hot chemistry from the moment Susa and Damon met and then it was just this long long foreplay until day 6.
Lots of sex followed and the little bit of kidnapping drama at the end fell a bit flat, as it was crunched into 2% of the book, after a build up of about 40%.
I received this ebook copy from the publisher and NetGalley for an honest review.
It was hot chemistry from the moment Susa and Damon met and then it was just this long long foreplay until day 6.
Lots of sex followed and the little bit of kidnapping drama at the end fell a bit flat, as it was crunched into 2% of the book, after a build up of about 40%.
I received this ebook copy from the publisher and NetGalley for an honest review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 20, 2018
Love the prime world.
Thrilled to have a visit back in the Prime world. This book did not disappoint and even exceeded my expectations. It’s a little more erotic than expected, but well within the context of the story. This time it from the perspective of a Prime female who managed to find her mate after thinking she never would. Very much enjoyed.
Thrilled to have a visit back in the Prime world. This book did not disappoint and even exceeded my expectations. It’s a little more erotic than expected, but well within the context of the story. This time it from the perspective of a Prime female who managed to find her mate after thinking she never would. Very much enjoyed.
December 15, 2018
I was so happy to discover that I had missed one of this series. It was good to be back in this world and to see a woman find herself. It was a great story and I especially like how the hero supports the heroine's growth.
February 2, 2019
I’m so glad to see another book on this series
I thoroughly enjoy the author’s writing style. The characters are well developed and the story moves along at a good pace. Susa and Damon totally deserved to have their own story.
I thoroughly enjoy the author’s writing style. The characters are well developed and the story moves along at a good pace. Susa and Damon totally deserved to have their own story.
March 19, 2024
A nice read - I had really looked forward to Susa's story, and it wasn't a disappointment, although with Damon there was a lot more talk than action bdsm wise. A good rounding out of the Prime stories.
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