Non-stop action, with unexpected twists! Please read series in order - Highly Recommend!
For adults only (18+ years) Contains subject matter that may be a trigger, or offensive to some, including: adult language throughout, steamy detailed adult intimate scenes (MF, MFM, MFMM, spanking, bondage, etc.) and violence (fighting, murder, kidnapping, etc.). If any of these are a trigger, or offensive to you, then this may not be the story or series for you.
Do not read this review if you have not read the first two books of the series as it may provide spoilers from one or both of those stories.
I have been waiting on this story, and it did not disappoint. It has a great plot, surprising and unexpected twists, loaded with lots of action and sets up some additional story lines for the future. This one also has a different take on the fated mate bond between Aurelians and female humans, which I quite enjoyed, although Sandra had a distorted view of the previous two female heriones and what the bond did or did not influence. Hopefully there will be another story very soon!
Okay ... last chance to stop before there may be spoilers from the previous 2 stories.
Here is a high level overview of how the story begins:
Sandra Bellinks is an Inspector with the Human Alliance; the youngest to ever achieve this position. She is very driven by her desire to wipe out the cartels and working her way up to be the Police Commissioner, which is her ultimate goal. She was enjoying her day off with 1 of the infantrymen when she received an alert that required her to report right away, much to his chagrin.
Sandra left immediately and reported to her superior and mentor, John Marrock. On her way she was able to read about Rav'nok eradicating another planet, Caladin the water planet, that resulted in the loss of 8B people. John assigned Sandra as their representative along with the other teams from the various areas under the Human Alliance. She can choose her own team, but must accept an Aurelian triad. She is not happy about their inclusion because they are known for their dominance over human females in their harems. Therefore, Sandra wants them to assign her new agents, 1 step above cadets, as to hopefully minimize their interference and trying to take over the investigation. She exited John's office and called out to 5 people she wanted on the case, excluding Grant based upon their previous history.
Adrihan and Ryder were sparring when they felt true agony and grief through their triad bond. They rushed to Xzavic and held him against the wall while he gained some control over his emotions. When they completed their 100 years of service, Xzavic was the only one to take a female, Rebecca. They were not fated mates, but he loved her above all others, and swore he would have no others. She had traveled to Caladin to visit family and perished when Rav'nok destroyed the planet.
Then they are called to their commander's office, which is confusing to them since they are new officers, just 1 step above cadets. When they arrive the tension begins to build when they find Emperor Reagan, Queen Jasmine, and the rest of their triad, as well as Ella and her triad. Ella was the human that set Rav'nok free accidentally when she freed her friend. This is too much for Xzavic, Adrihan and Ryder due to what just happened, but only Xzavic loses it and they have to remove him from the office. They are being placed on the Rav'nok investigation, which is a confusing and unexpected opportunity, but they are given clear instructions to not try and take over the investigation, which they know will be hard for their leaders to enforce once they leave.
Sandra drops off her team at their new offices and gives them clear instructions on what she needs and when. She is going to get Rav'nok and not let the Aurelians take over the investigation. Then she feels their ship landing and goes to meet them. It is important to start off as she meant to continue. They arrive on a reaver and she realizes exactly how large they are when they exit. Unfortunately they are exactly her type but she is still surprised at the feelings she has when looking Adrihan and the others. After some interesting introductions, Sandra tells them she is going to see what if any clues can be discovered at Caladin and asks them if they want to come.
They take the reaver due to its size. Sandra is a little concerned about being isolated with Aurelians after hearing about how they can be lost in a mating frenzy, but things stay somewhat professional. No matter how aroused she becomes, Sandra is not crossing the line of being with a subordinate. Then they phase-shift and arrive at what is basically an asteroid field. Sandra spots something that lets them determine where Rav'nok is potentially stationed. Then they are hit by an orb-beam. The ship is damaged and they are either going to die from lack of oxygen in deep space, or phase-shift without knowing where they would end up and get lucky enough to find a place to crash land.
I am going to stop there ... enjoy!