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Kept
The ruthless alien warlord owns her.
His savage control will break her.
His raw need claims her.
And her traitorous body responds.
The cost is immaterial.
The fragile look in her eyes stirs a dark need inside him.
Without a second thought, he claims her.
She comes at a hefty price, but she's perfect.
Beautiful.
He will have her submission.
Own her, body and soul.
Kristin Kalii is fugitive serving a life sentence in prison.
Until a powerful alien warrior makes her his.
He is powerful, commanding, and brutal.
She fears for her life. Her sanity.
Because despite his menace, beneath the malice she sees a man.
A man whose touch awakens desires she doesn't understand.
Mavros demands she surrender completely to him.
When the lines between desire and survival blur, will she find the strength to surrender?
Or will Kristin lose the battle for the ruthless alien who claimed her?
His savage control will break her.
His raw need claims her.
And her traitorous body responds.
The cost is immaterial.
The fragile look in her eyes stirs a dark need inside him.
Without a second thought, he claims her.
She comes at a hefty price, but she's perfect.
Beautiful.
He will have her submission.
Own her, body and soul.
Kristin Kalii is fugitive serving a life sentence in prison.
Until a powerful alien warrior makes her his.
He is powerful, commanding, and brutal.
She fears for her life. Her sanity.
Because despite his menace, beneath the malice she sees a man.
A man whose touch awakens desires she doesn't understand.
Mavros demands she surrender completely to him.
When the lines between desire and survival blur, will she find the strength to surrender?
Or will Kristin lose the battle for the ruthless alien who claimed her?
- GenresScience Fiction
73 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 4, 2019
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November 11, 2019
Two Times The Darkness of Pleasure and Pain👋
ADULT Alpha Alien🐺🍆⛲🔪 Sci-fi BDSM Romance💕 Novella. How Dark is Dark? That answer is in the brain and conscience of the writer and the reader.
Kristin💃💋 loses her ship🚀and is imprisoned for life, for financial crimes, an act of piracy, theft of her cargo.
Commander Mavros Umthrane🐺🍆⛲👋, a Gravorrhan, seems more cyborg than man, but he is all organic and sentient, with tech. He has an overriding need to control, he rarely delegates authority to his ship's officers and he is synced to his ship🚀 almost all of the time.
He is alone at the top of his game, and he realizes he needs a diversion. Perhaps a permanent pleasure slave💃, one that he can train for his own in private.
Mavros🐺🍆⛲👋 is a raging dominant, and although he has paid for his pleasure in the past, he has never really connected with a flesh and blood being. He wants to own Kristin💃💋, possess her, forever.
ARC Received from Booksprout🌱
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Opinions Expressed here are entirely my own.
ADULT Alpha Alien🐺🍆⛲🔪 Sci-fi BDSM Romance💕 Novella. How Dark is Dark? That answer is in the brain and conscience of the writer and the reader.
Kristin💃💋 loses her ship🚀and is imprisoned for life, for financial crimes, an act of piracy, theft of her cargo.
Commander Mavros Umthrane🐺🍆⛲👋, a Gravorrhan, seems more cyborg than man, but he is all organic and sentient, with tech. He has an overriding need to control, he rarely delegates authority to his ship's officers and he is synced to his ship🚀 almost all of the time.
He is alone at the top of his game, and he realizes he needs a diversion. Perhaps a permanent pleasure slave💃, one that he can train for his own in private.
Mavros🐺🍆⛲👋 is a raging dominant, and although he has paid for his pleasure in the past, he has never really connected with a flesh and blood being. He wants to own Kristin💃💋, possess her, forever.
ARC Received from Booksprout🌱
This ebook was $2.99 on Amazon at the time of this review.
Opinions Expressed here are entirely my own.
May 3, 2020
A good storyline but the storytelling was somewhat confusing on times, a bit a loss of connection to the story and the characters. It had interesting phases and poetic moments, only sometimes they did not make sense to me. Short story, well designed, somehow completely told, but not a fluent reading experience for me. The idea was great!
May 14, 2020
the story was very confusing and disjointed...it is a dual POV story but very confusing on whose POV your reading at the time. the chapters are very clearly labeled as to which character is supposed to be in the chapter...but at times it seems like both POV are coming across in the chapter and sometimes in the same sentence.... very confusing.
i don't know if the story lacks from editing issues, poor language translations, or poor grammar or just all of the above. i just know it lacks something and it affects the story tremendously.
the story line is promising but was not carried out very well. its to disjointed and rambling. it seems to be all over the place instead of a continuous smooth flow. it almost seems like the story was written out of order. and when piecing it back together in proper order that parts of it got left out.
another problem with this story is that its a short story. only about 70 pages and this story needed to be a lot longer then that to give it the proper cohesiveness, character, and world building. we know almost nothing of the hero in this story or the heroine either. no time for the reader to become invested or even interested in either of them.
i don't know if the story lacks from editing issues, poor language translations, or poor grammar or just all of the above. i just know it lacks something and it affects the story tremendously.
the story line is promising but was not carried out very well. its to disjointed and rambling. it seems to be all over the place instead of a continuous smooth flow. it almost seems like the story was written out of order. and when piecing it back together in proper order that parts of it got left out.
another problem with this story is that its a short story. only about 70 pages and this story needed to be a lot longer then that to give it the proper cohesiveness, character, and world building. we know almost nothing of the hero in this story or the heroine either. no time for the reader to become invested or even interested in either of them.
November 20, 2019
Kristen never knew that she wanted pain, that it aroused!
by sewsummore
Kristen had been a Captain of her own ship, she delivered goods until she stole and delivered medicines to people that needed them instead of where they were mean't to go. For this she was imprisoned for life, then her sentence was sold to an alien and she became his slave. Maveros was a Commander, wealthy in his own right, his world was his ship. When she first arrived she was filthy, starving and needed sleep. He washed and fed her then comforted her, it would be the first step in breaking her. This was a story full of dark and desperate pain, Maveros needed to control and inflict pain. Kristen never knew that she wanted pain, that it aroused her and as her need for it grew Maveros knew that she was his mate and he would have to let her go.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and have voluntarily revied this book.
by sewsummore
Kristen had been a Captain of her own ship, she delivered goods until she stole and delivered medicines to people that needed them instead of where they were mean't to go. For this she was imprisoned for life, then her sentence was sold to an alien and she became his slave. Maveros was a Commander, wealthy in his own right, his world was his ship. When she first arrived she was filthy, starving and needed sleep. He washed and fed her then comforted her, it would be the first step in breaking her. This was a story full of dark and desperate pain, Maveros needed to control and inflict pain. Kristen never knew that she wanted pain, that it aroused her and as her need for it grew Maveros knew that she was his mate and he would have to let her go.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and have voluntarily revied this book.
November 25, 2019
It kind of went on and on a bit too much for me. It had a great start! The build-up was good, but I kept feeling that I wished they would get to the point where the buildup was heading. :(
I liked where it was going, but I also would have liked more details of what our dear Alien/Cyborg (because what was he really? The descriptions were very vague!) and it had a kinky feel to it - perfect for when you needed something fast, cutthroat and hardcore - I thought...
But it just never went there for me. I was left feeling a little confused about the tipsy-turney emotions all around and I felt that in some places there was just too much "filler" and not enough actual *action*.
I gave it 2,5/5 because of this.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I liked where it was going, but I also would have liked more details of what our dear Alien/Cyborg (because what was he really? The descriptions were very vague!) and it had a kinky feel to it - perfect for when you needed something fast, cutthroat and hardcore - I thought...
But it just never went there for me. I was left feeling a little confused about the tipsy-turney emotions all around and I felt that in some places there was just too much "filler" and not enough actual *action*.
I gave it 2,5/5 because of this.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 19, 2019
Kept is the first book I have read by Erin Gale and tells the tale of Kristin Kalimantan and Commander Mauro’s Umthrane. Kristin was imprisoned for life when she loses her ship and medication cargo (which was given to her people). Macros purchases Kristin at a pleasure slave auction and intends to make her his submissive. Overtime, lust turns to love for this couple. This book has vividly descriptive characters and environment, an interesting plot, drama, suspense, unexpected twists, and passionate love.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 4, 2020
This is my first time reading anything by this author and I was impressed. The author does a good job of world building and an even greater job with character development. We get to see the story from both main characters points of view which she has done a great job with. The human female, Kristin is very well described and goes through a slew of emotions as she deals with her situation and where it’s going. Mavros is the alien and he is likable. Both the characters have a lot to learn and are both somewhat broken and afraid. It’s a very quick read but an enjoyable read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 15, 2019
First let me state that I received an Advance Reader Copy, (ARC), but this in no way influences my review. I always leave an honest review. Also this author is new to me, and I hope it won't be for long.
Wow, this is a gr8 story, but needs more work. There's some problems with it in the sense that it felt rushed. It jumped a bit as well. The HEA was way to quick. I can't recommend this read until it gets an overhaul. 3 Thumbs up
Wow, this is a gr8 story, but needs more work. There's some problems with it in the sense that it felt rushed. It jumped a bit as well. The HEA was way to quick. I can't recommend this read until it gets an overhaul. 3 Thumbs up
November 19, 2019
Mavros saw the human slave Kristin and knew he had to own her in every sense of the word. Kristin had been enslaved for crimes that were absurd to her. Now she had been bought by some rich high commander. Only things backfired and not only did Mavros and his dark urges come into play along with hers but so did his mate urges.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 13, 2019
Kristin was a captain of her own ship. She was caught trying to help those in need by giving them drugs she was hired to deliver. She is bought by Mavros. Because she seems so frail and already broken. He wants to heal her before having his way with her. Then he realizes that she is his mate. Wish there had been more detail on his makeup. Also wanted to see them both totally give in to each other in the bedroom.
April 15, 2020
Loved the book, the story was well written and the characters were intriguing. Once I started I could not get enough, from the start till the end I was engrossed I was even on the edge of my seat with twists and turns, lust and passion, strength. The short story of eroticism of sensation. Do yourself a favor and buy the book you want be disappointed.
Thank you for allowing me to review your book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Thank you for allowing me to review your book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 20, 2019
I loved the concept of this story, and the characters felt like they had depth, but I felt like so much of it was left out because there was a massive jump in their thinking, their relationship. etc. I felt like a lot was skipped and I wanted to know more. I wanted more information. I just wanted more.
November 20, 2019
This was a good dark romance. It kept me engrossed from beginning till the end. The storyline was filled with action, adventure, intrigue, and all types of emotions. The characters were well developed and had alot depth to their lives and personalities. I found this to be an entertaining read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 15, 2020
Took me sometime to get through this one, it was good, but it wasn’t one of my favorites. But that is just my opinion, I’m leaving an honest review, someone else may think it was fantastic. To each her own. But I still look forward to reading another from this same author, maybe the next one I find I will enjoy more.
November 19, 2019
This is the first book by this Author that I have read, a well written Sci-fi romance. A short story that kept me turning pages, I will be watching for more by this Author. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 21, 2019
I enjoyed this book from beginning to end. It was a great with the having characters that are well developed and engaging and have plenty of chemistry. The flow of the storyline was steady and smooth.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 21, 2020
Good idea to begin with...
BUT, it lacked on follow though. Seemed disjointed and rushed instead.
Since Kristin was a convicted criminal she could be sold as a pleasure slave.
Commander Mavros, a cyborg with dark desires purchased Kristin.
BUT, it lacked on follow though. Seemed disjointed and rushed instead.
Since Kristin was a convicted criminal she could be sold as a pleasure slave.
Commander Mavros, a cyborg with dark desires purchased Kristin.
October 20, 2020
Mavros is the commander of his ship and buys a human criminal named Kristin. She is a conflicted woman that he wants to break and possess, but finds himself falling for her. I enjoyed their heat and how these complicated individuals come together.
May 30, 2025
Considering this story was only 70ish pages, it predictably left a lot to be desired. That being said, it wasn’t horrible. I believe that if the author were to write a larger story on a grander scale, it would be amazing.
On to the next ✨🛸
On to the next ✨🛸
November 12, 2019
Sorry to say so but i struggle with this book. I tried but I just couldn't get in the story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am volontarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am volontarily leaving a review.
November 24, 2019
This was a short story with much was missing. Not much information was provided and this story left me wanting to know more.
January 10, 2020
A not quite so dark as all that novel. Written well if a bit stilted for my tastes. Choppy in style. The writing didn't seem to flow; but a pleasant read in spite of that.
June 9, 2023
Kristin is a human woman who is bought as a pleasure slave and rescued from prison. Mavros is the commander sworn to only use her body for his pleasure. Sparks fly between them from the moment they meet. I had a bit of a hard time following the flow of the story. It's written rather uniquely. I love the genre though and this is true to form.
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