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Haven #2
Redemption
Cast aside and forced to live apart from his family as a child, Rokai ahl has become insolent, resentful, angry, borderline criminal, and a general outcast as an adult. He has managed to build a life for himself in which he answers to no one and nothing. His loyalty lies with only himself. Having been captured, and threatened with execution as a thief and smuggler, he is surprised when the Consortium delivers him into the hands of a certain male. The very male he has resented since he was old enough to understand, that because of this male, he would never be enough. He stalks the corridors of Command Warship 1, on lockdown, arrogantly daring any and all to challenge him. But of course, none do. Until a golden skinned, curvy, human female dares to go toe-to-toe with him — to take from him, and leave him wanting. Who is this fiery little female? Why does she not fear him as all others do? Intrigued, he will not stop until he knows all there is to know about her.
Growing up on the streets of New York has made her hard and street smart. She ran with her own crew, doing whatever was necessary to survive. Though nothing prepared her for waking up on an alien ship, her lungs filled with viscous fluid, her body and choices no longer her own. But she’s alive — she survived, and in order to move past it all, she’s decided to write off the horrors she’s endured as payment for that survival. Rosalita is not a weak female, but she’s lost confidence. She needs to regain control, to feel powerful again. Manipulation of another is the easiest way for her to do that. And there’s a newly arrived alien roaming the ship begging for confrontation. He seems just the type she’s looking for. She recognizes him for what he is — a player and an outcast. She was one back on Earth as well and reads the signs easily. So, she’s got this, she will take control, she will find her strength once again. It’s time for the alien player to be played.
Rokai ahl, and Rosalita will perform a delicate dance, the balance of power tilting this way and that. Neither are able to look away from the undeniable pull they feel toward one another. Will they tear each other apart with their power play? Or will they finally see through their own arrogance long enough to realize the only path to redemption lies within each other?
Warning: Trigger Warning! Intended for mature audiences. This book contains explicit violence, abuse both real and inferred, and sexual situations that may be disturbing for some readers. If you are offended by these subjects, please do not buy this book.
Growing up on the streets of New York has made her hard and street smart. She ran with her own crew, doing whatever was necessary to survive. Though nothing prepared her for waking up on an alien ship, her lungs filled with viscous fluid, her body and choices no longer her own. But she’s alive — she survived, and in order to move past it all, she’s decided to write off the horrors she’s endured as payment for that survival. Rosalita is not a weak female, but she’s lost confidence. She needs to regain control, to feel powerful again. Manipulation of another is the easiest way for her to do that. And there’s a newly arrived alien roaming the ship begging for confrontation. He seems just the type she’s looking for. She recognizes him for what he is — a player and an outcast. She was one back on Earth as well and reads the signs easily. So, she’s got this, she will take control, she will find her strength once again. It’s time for the alien player to be played.
Rokai ahl, and Rosalita will perform a delicate dance, the balance of power tilting this way and that. Neither are able to look away from the undeniable pull they feel toward one another. Will they tear each other apart with their power play? Or will they finally see through their own arrogance long enough to realize the only path to redemption lies within each other?
Warning: Trigger Warning! Intended for mature audiences. This book contains explicit violence, abuse both real and inferred, and sexual situations that may be disturbing for some readers. If you are offended by these subjects, please do not buy this book.
326 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 17, 2020
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Sandra R. Neeley
68 books885 followersI write Paranormal, SciFi and Fantasy Romance. Why, you may ask? Romance, because who doesn’t love a good romance, and the lack of reality in the story lines - because, well, normal is highly overrated. I’m 55, I have two kids, one 32 and one 12 (yes, God does have a sense of humor), one grandchild, one husband, and a menagerie of animals. Literally, too damn many things that eat wandering around our property. I love to cook, and I am a voracious reader, though since I started writing I don’t get as much time to read as I once did. I am a homebody and prefer my writing/reading time to a crowd. I have had stories and fictional characters wandering around in my head for as long as I can remember. I started letting them out into the real world and surprisingly, people have loved them. I am a Self-Published Author, and I like it that way because I can decide what and when to write. I am by no means a formal, polished, properly structured individual and neither are my stories. But people seem to love the easy emotion and passion that naturally flow from them. A bit of a warning though, there are some “triggers” in them that certain people should avoid. I’m a firm believer that you cannot have light without the dark. You cannot fully embrace the joy and elation that my people eventually find if you do not bear witness to their darkest hours as well. So please be sure to read the warnings supplied with each of the synopses about my books before you buy them. I've got three series published at this time, Avaleigh's Boys - PNR, Whispers From the Bayou - Fantasy PNR, Haven - a SciFi, and three more in process. I’m a bit sarcastic, scathing actually, and a smartass to boot, so if I offend you, it is most likely not intentional. But be prepared because it probably won’t be the last time. I’m always glad to hear from readers; those who have followed me from the beginning, and those who have just found my people. So feel free to look me up and say hello, or just follow along; either way, I’m glad to have you.
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February 18, 2020
Some spo iler ish con con tent to justify the rating.
My overall impression of this installment, it’s not worth it and it’s no where up to par with book one in this series.
Here’s why…
It should be mentioned that I found book one in this series to be extremely well planned, written and detailed. The story in book one made sense and the progression of the heroine through her struggles and the relationship building between both mains was done wonderfully.
I came into book two hoping for just half of what book one offered even. Unfortunately, it fell flat from the beginning.
The book opens with Quin and Vivian, they’re the main POVs for a while into the book. But then as the book moves on there are interchanging POVs from different characters within scenes and chapters with NO smooth transition. At times, I was like WAIT who’s this POV from now? 1st person? 3rd person? Floating above the scene like a fly hovering about relaying their impression? What’s happening?
Based on this alone I’d rather have the author have held back on publishing this until she had it more polished.
The mains – Rosie and Rokai.
Rokai wasn’t a bad man male character. I enjoyed his personality when interacting with Rosie, did not care for his otherwise quick to snap persona, though it was warranted towards his parents it seems. I enjoyed his retribution behavior for Rosie.
I did not like that species were not noted. So Kron and his sister that is rescued, Li’Orani are not of the same species apparently? What are they? The other rescued two females and the boy, what are they? Considering this is an intermingled multi species universe, this is sort of a big detail that needs including.
Rosie – Well, what can I say? I didn’t care for her. She basically sounds like an old gang banger from Brooklyn NY. She even has a tattoo tear drop under one eye, she says she offed someone who hurt her friend, which made sense…but to actually have the tattoo of that like a gang banger? She just was not an attractive in attitude or physically sounding female. Props to the A for trying to diversify, but ehhhhh this one wasn’t a good choice. Did not care for her brush off and attitude towards Rokai.
SECONDARY Characters – OH WOW THESE SIGNIFICANTLY DROPPED THE RATING! So this book is from MULTIPLE POVs. Not just the two mains or the previous two mains.
One, I didn’t appreciate Vivian constantly in ALL the other females business and going all postal on the males and healer about the rescued females. I get the point she was trying to make that she understood their situation. But the way she came off in this book was a bit over the top and cringe worthy.
Now Kol and Ada Jane…well, it seems like these two are next in line for book three, but if the A is reading this, PLEASE DON’T WRITE THEM A BOOK! Kol, oh poor Kol. He’s been so sweet and wanting a human mate since the beginning of book one. He doesn’t disappoint in this installment either, but Ada Jane who is to be his mate…HORRIBLE. Absolutely, horrible. She’s described as being a larger in statue girl from Nebraska, you know the corn raised type, okay that’s cool. But her attitude…it’s so bad. She was abducted in the 1980’s and it’s now 2121, she’s having a hard time wrapping her head around that. She doesn’t believe it when she’s finally told. Kol wants to be her mate and is good to her. She just continuously keeps saying she wants to go home back to Earth. That’s her thing throughout the whole book. I get it that she wants to see for herself because her character is not strong enough to accept her current situation and take charge of her life. So she basically says she can’t be with Kol and is mad at him because she hasn’t been taken back to Earth. She does not see ANYthing from his POV or even try to understand his POV. She’s so heck bent on Earth so she LEAVES him and goes back to Earth where there is nothing for her.
Ada Jane basically ruined this book for me. You could tell she’s self centered and weak minded. She wasn’t able to process what happened to her, the truth right in front of her, so she has to go back to Earth. Okay, a lot of people would probably be like her. BUT THEN WHY did she not sit down and actually COMMUNICATE to Kol that she needed to go back to Earth for XYZ reasons, would he take her etc. COMMUNICATION is what was needed. A real conversation. She dropped the ball on that. Based on her from this book and leaving him, I have no desire for this couple to have a book and Kol deserves better than the treatment he’s receiving. The excuse in this book is that oh it’ll bring them together and they’ll get out of their own way blah blah blah. Well, poor Kol wanting her now and being stuck wanting her because of the mate bond. There’s no way I’d hurt my mate like she is doing and now he’s stuck with her. How can a real relationship ever have a solid foundation now for these two? It couldn’t, not in real life anyways, not after that level of hurt regardless of what she’s been through, not considering how his species recognizes their mate.
Also, this book really seemed to focus more on what was going on AROUND the main characters and not a real development focus on this books supposed mains.
I did not feel any love or romance between the two mains. I saw why they’d be attracted to one another, but it didn’t like a romance and frankly got way more interested in other characters than them.
Cover – The colors on the cover don’t adequately match the description of Rokai in this book. The cover appears grey, where as in the book he’s mentioned several times as being more sage green. Also, the photo shopping editing of adding horns onto the male on the cover is terribly done.
Hot scenes – What hot scenes? There is one brief non-hot scene where Rokai messes with Rosie below the belt, it wasn’t really needed as it didn’t do much for the story progression. There is finally one hot scene, around the 84 percent mark that was not wrote very hot. At that point it felt over due and like an after thought. It wasn’t romantic, sweet or hot. It was just kinda… there.
Triggers – The possible triggers I noted that some readers may find were acts of violence done as retribution and there were some other females rescued. The rescued females state at the time they were discovered was detailed to readers. However, the heroine is not in a situation during this book that is trigger worthy, you just know she experienced abuse before.
Would I recommend this book? Only if you want to have a bit of a slice of life read about Quin and Vivian from book one.
I feel like the author must have known this wasn’t the best installment as its introduction price is 99 cents, which is what I paid. I wish it had been in Kindle Unlimited instead.
My overall impression of this installment, it’s not worth it and it’s no where up to par with book one in this series.
Here’s why…
It should be mentioned that I found book one in this series to be extremely well planned, written and detailed. The story in book one made sense and the progression of the heroine through her struggles and the relationship building between both mains was done wonderfully.
I came into book two hoping for just half of what book one offered even. Unfortunately, it fell flat from the beginning.
The book opens with Quin and Vivian, they’re the main POVs for a while into the book. But then as the book moves on there are interchanging POVs from different characters within scenes and chapters with NO smooth transition. At times, I was like WAIT who’s this POV from now? 1st person? 3rd person? Floating above the scene like a fly hovering about relaying their impression? What’s happening?
Based on this alone I’d rather have the author have held back on publishing this until she had it more polished.
The mains – Rosie and Rokai.
Rokai wasn’t a bad man male character. I enjoyed his personality when interacting with Rosie, did not care for his otherwise quick to snap persona, though it was warranted towards his parents it seems. I enjoyed his retribution behavior for Rosie.
I did not like that species were not noted. So Kron and his sister that is rescued, Li’Orani are not of the same species apparently? What are they? The other rescued two females and the boy, what are they? Considering this is an intermingled multi species universe, this is sort of a big detail that needs including.
Rosie – Well, what can I say? I didn’t care for her. She basically sounds like an old gang banger from Brooklyn NY. She even has a tattoo tear drop under one eye, she says she offed someone who hurt her friend, which made sense…but to actually have the tattoo of that like a gang banger? She just was not an attractive in attitude or physically sounding female. Props to the A for trying to diversify, but ehhhhh this one wasn’t a good choice. Did not care for her brush off and attitude towards Rokai.
SECONDARY Characters – OH WOW THESE SIGNIFICANTLY DROPPED THE RATING! So this book is from MULTIPLE POVs. Not just the two mains or the previous two mains.
One, I didn’t appreciate Vivian constantly in ALL the other females business and going all postal on the males and healer about the rescued females. I get the point she was trying to make that she understood their situation. But the way she came off in this book was a bit over the top and cringe worthy.
Now Kol and Ada Jane…well, it seems like these two are next in line for book three, but if the A is reading this, PLEASE DON’T WRITE THEM A BOOK! Kol, oh poor Kol. He’s been so sweet and wanting a human mate since the beginning of book one. He doesn’t disappoint in this installment either, but Ada Jane who is to be his mate…HORRIBLE. Absolutely, horrible. She’s described as being a larger in statue girl from Nebraska, you know the corn raised type, okay that’s cool. But her attitude…it’s so bad. She was abducted in the 1980’s and it’s now 2121, she’s having a hard time wrapping her head around that. She doesn’t believe it when she’s finally told. Kol wants to be her mate and is good to her. She just continuously keeps saying she wants to go home back to Earth. That’s her thing throughout the whole book. I get it that she wants to see for herself because her character is not strong enough to accept her current situation and take charge of her life. So she basically says she can’t be with Kol and is mad at him because she hasn’t been taken back to Earth. She does not see ANYthing from his POV or even try to understand his POV. She’s so heck bent on Earth so she LEAVES him and goes back to Earth where there is nothing for her.
Ada Jane basically ruined this book for me. You could tell she’s self centered and weak minded. She wasn’t able to process what happened to her, the truth right in front of her, so she has to go back to Earth. Okay, a lot of people would probably be like her. BUT THEN WHY did she not sit down and actually COMMUNICATE to Kol that she needed to go back to Earth for XYZ reasons, would he take her etc. COMMUNICATION is what was needed. A real conversation. She dropped the ball on that. Based on her from this book and leaving him, I have no desire for this couple to have a book and Kol deserves better than the treatment he’s receiving. The excuse in this book is that oh it’ll bring them together and they’ll get out of their own way blah blah blah. Well, poor Kol wanting her now and being stuck wanting her because of the mate bond. There’s no way I’d hurt my mate like she is doing and now he’s stuck with her. How can a real relationship ever have a solid foundation now for these two? It couldn’t, not in real life anyways, not after that level of hurt regardless of what she’s been through, not considering how his species recognizes their mate.
Also, this book really seemed to focus more on what was going on AROUND the main characters and not a real development focus on this books supposed mains.
I did not feel any love or romance between the two mains. I saw why they’d be attracted to one another, but it didn’t like a romance and frankly got way more interested in other characters than them.
Cover – The colors on the cover don’t adequately match the description of Rokai in this book. The cover appears grey, where as in the book he’s mentioned several times as being more sage green. Also, the photo shopping editing of adding horns onto the male on the cover is terribly done.
Hot scenes – What hot scenes? There is one brief non-hot scene where Rokai messes with Rosie below the belt, it wasn’t really needed as it didn’t do much for the story progression. There is finally one hot scene, around the 84 percent mark that was not wrote very hot. At that point it felt over due and like an after thought. It wasn’t romantic, sweet or hot. It was just kinda… there.
Triggers – The possible triggers I noted that some readers may find were acts of violence done as retribution and there were some other females rescued. The rescued females state at the time they were discovered was detailed to readers. However, the heroine is not in a situation during this book that is trigger worthy, you just know she experienced abuse before.
Would I recommend this book? Only if you want to have a bit of a slice of life read about Quin and Vivian from book one.
I feel like the author must have known this wasn’t the best installment as its introduction price is 99 cents, which is what I paid. I wish it had been in Kindle Unlimited instead.
February 17, 2020
I’m on a Rokai high - I love this story!
It seems as if I’ve waited a long time for another book in this world. It is SO worth the wait! Rokai ahl is a fascinating character with depths beyond what most expect of him. The woman with whom he wishes to dally proves to be as much a ‘player’ as he is. Watching them together can be immensely amusing. Each has an inner strength and unique approach to adversity that is amazing!
The women who were rescued from slavery are admirable in their mission to take back control in their lives. They certainly are attracting many admirers! I see so many possible stories for future books. A thrilling prospect! Rokai’s story had me emotionally involved from beginning to end. Read - there will be no regrets!
It seems as if I’ve waited a long time for another book in this world. It is SO worth the wait! Rokai ahl is a fascinating character with depths beyond what most expect of him. The woman with whom he wishes to dally proves to be as much a ‘player’ as he is. Watching them together can be immensely amusing. Each has an inner strength and unique approach to adversity that is amazing!
The women who were rescued from slavery are admirable in their mission to take back control in their lives. They certainly are attracting many admirers! I see so many possible stories for future books. A thrilling prospect! Rokai’s story had me emotionally involved from beginning to end. Read - there will be no regrets!
February 18, 2020
Redemption through Love
You may have stolen the girl from the Bronx, but you will never take the Bronx out of the girl. Rosalita Consuela Contreras-Villaneuva is one of the women rescued at the end of Ascend. Rokai ahl Tel Mo' Kok is the black sheep of the family; the resentful, angry, insolent borderline criminal outcast of the Royal family of Cruestaci. They give as good as they get, sometimes even more. The player just got played by his fated mate, and his redemption starts by eliminating those who harmed his female.
His revenge on behalf of his mate brings three more abused females and a young male to Command Warship 1. Come and read their story and check-in on Vivi and Kitty.
You may have stolen the girl from the Bronx, but you will never take the Bronx out of the girl. Rosalita Consuela Contreras-Villaneuva is one of the women rescued at the end of Ascend. Rokai ahl Tel Mo' Kok is the black sheep of the family; the resentful, angry, insolent borderline criminal outcast of the Royal family of Cruestaci. They give as good as they get, sometimes even more. The player just got played by his fated mate, and his redemption starts by eliminating those who harmed his female.
His revenge on behalf of his mate brings three more abused females and a young male to Command Warship 1. Come and read their story and check-in on Vivi and Kitty.
March 17, 2020
The Hardest Kindest Gift
Some bad things that happen feel almost impossible to overcome and heal from, but the right people will help the real person emerge from the broken shell. This was such a well written story and I just love the whole cast of characters.
TRIGGER WARNING: there are a couple graphic scenes that might be disturbing for the reader with delicate sensibilities. They are a necessary evil to help the story move forward and to help us appreciate the good times even more.
Some bad things that happen feel almost impossible to overcome and heal from, but the right people will help the real person emerge from the broken shell. This was such a well written story and I just love the whole cast of characters.
TRIGGER WARNING: there are a couple graphic scenes that might be disturbing for the reader with delicate sensibilities. They are a necessary evil to help the story move forward and to help us appreciate the good times even more.
May 19, 2020
ASCEND book one l was a great book that I fell in love with and find myself rereading from time to time. So, of course I was highly excited about this second book and had high expectations for it.
Sadly I ended up disappointed by this second installment.
First of all , I'm not a big fan of multiples POVs that include secondary characters, it always ends up confusing me, and if I remember correctly the only POVs we has in the first book were the leads, as it should be. So why did the author changed so drastically from one book to the other... In this story we have the POVs from the couple in the previous book, as well as the two new leads in this book and also Blue Dude and his mate. It was just too much for me.
I understand that this second book was initially for Blue Dude and Ada but the author changed her mind and decided to wright Rokai's story. Ok, I have no problems with that, I could have waited for Blue Dude's and Ada's story. Mixing the main leads, with two other couple's POVs just doesn't work for me.
In my opinion , when it comes to romances, the authors should stick to main characters POVs only. Diverting the readers attention between so many characters is just confusing, frustrating and in this case it ruined the romance. Had the author just focused on the main couple, and allowed a slow burn romance were the leads actually get to know each other and fall in love, I would have probably given a 4 stars review. But, as it is, I fell like there was barely any romance and love between the leads. Their relationship felt fake and unreal for me.
Because of all those POVs, I feel like the romance in this book has taken a back seat and wasn't as worked out as it could have been if the author had only focused on the main characters. It doesn't feel real. In all honesty I didn't feel any type of romance going on in this book, not like the first one, because the leads didn't spend as much time together. It felt forced, like they had to end up together for the sake of the story but not really for them as characters.
I liked the male lead enough, his character felt well built and I somewhat enjoyed his prickly and cocky personality, but I could barely stand the female lead. I guess after falling in love with Vivi's character, I was hopping for another broken woman, and sadly for me, the heroine here just doesn't work for me.
My heart broke for Blue Dude. I hate the female he was paired up with and I know I won't be reading his book. I hate his mate and the fact that she was only focused on going home even though she knew there was nothing there for her anymore. I get her need to go home and I wouldn't have minded if she went back to earth at some point, but with Blue Dude by her side. So much time has passed that once on Earth she would have quickly seen that it wasn't the place for her anymore, and would have gone back to the ship in a blink.
Never once did she try to get to know blue dude and understand the whole "mate" bond. She was careless and selfish and I really wish the author had chosen a female similar to Viviane as Blue Dude's mate. But sadly it wasn't the case and that only solidified my dislike of this book.
In all honesty I'm not sure if I'll keep up with the series, but I highly doubt it. This book was a disappointment and the next book following Blue Dude and his mate will highly irritate me. One, because it will take place on Earth and I highly dislike Alien romances taking place on Earth for SO many reasons, if the story had taking place on the ship I might have given it a chance but now , it's a big NO. The fact that Blue Dude had no choice but to run after his mate because she left and he is lead by the bond doesn't sit well with me. Honestly ? Blue dude should have stayed on the ship and fallen in love with a female that truly deserved him and all he has to offer, soul mate or not.
So yeah...I'm sure there are a lot more of negative points and complains that I could make regarding this book but I'll stop there because my time is better spent reading a book that I would fully enjoy. Just scroll the negative reviews , most of them share my thoughts on the book in my details than me.
However, I would still highly recommend the first book. It can easily be read as a standalone and contrary to this one the characters, romance and story are very well written and developed.
Sadly I ended up disappointed by this second installment.
First of all , I'm not a big fan of multiples POVs that include secondary characters, it always ends up confusing me, and if I remember correctly the only POVs we has in the first book were the leads, as it should be. So why did the author changed so drastically from one book to the other... In this story we have the POVs from the couple in the previous book, as well as the two new leads in this book and also Blue Dude and his mate. It was just too much for me.
I understand that this second book was initially for Blue Dude and Ada but the author changed her mind and decided to wright Rokai's story. Ok, I have no problems with that, I could have waited for Blue Dude's and Ada's story. Mixing the main leads, with two other couple's POVs just doesn't work for me.
In my opinion , when it comes to romances, the authors should stick to main characters POVs only. Diverting the readers attention between so many characters is just confusing, frustrating and in this case it ruined the romance. Had the author just focused on the main couple, and allowed a slow burn romance were the leads actually get to know each other and fall in love, I would have probably given a 4 stars review. But, as it is, I fell like there was barely any romance and love between the leads. Their relationship felt fake and unreal for me.
Because of all those POVs, I feel like the romance in this book has taken a back seat and wasn't as worked out as it could have been if the author had only focused on the main characters. It doesn't feel real. In all honesty I didn't feel any type of romance going on in this book, not like the first one, because the leads didn't spend as much time together. It felt forced, like they had to end up together for the sake of the story but not really for them as characters.
I liked the male lead enough, his character felt well built and I somewhat enjoyed his prickly and cocky personality, but I could barely stand the female lead. I guess after falling in love with Vivi's character, I was hopping for another broken woman, and sadly for me, the heroine here just doesn't work for me.
My heart broke for Blue Dude. I hate the female he was paired up with and I know I won't be reading his book. I hate his mate and the fact that she was only focused on going home even though she knew there was nothing there for her anymore. I get her need to go home and I wouldn't have minded if she went back to earth at some point, but with Blue Dude by her side. So much time has passed that once on Earth she would have quickly seen that it wasn't the place for her anymore, and would have gone back to the ship in a blink.
Never once did she try to get to know blue dude and understand the whole "mate" bond. She was careless and selfish and I really wish the author had chosen a female similar to Viviane as Blue Dude's mate. But sadly it wasn't the case and that only solidified my dislike of this book.
In all honesty I'm not sure if I'll keep up with the series, but I highly doubt it. This book was a disappointment and the next book following Blue Dude and his mate will highly irritate me. One, because it will take place on Earth and I highly dislike Alien romances taking place on Earth for SO many reasons, if the story had taking place on the ship I might have given it a chance but now , it's a big NO. The fact that Blue Dude had no choice but to run after his mate because she left and he is lead by the bond doesn't sit well with me. Honestly ? Blue dude should have stayed on the ship and fallen in love with a female that truly deserved him and all he has to offer, soul mate or not.
So yeah...I'm sure there are a lot more of negative points and complains that I could make regarding this book but I'll stop there because my time is better spent reading a book that I would fully enjoy. Just scroll the negative reviews , most of them share my thoughts on the book in my details than me.
However, I would still highly recommend the first book. It can easily be read as a standalone and contrary to this one the characters, romance and story are very well written and developed.
July 15, 2020
The second book in the series.
While I loved the first book, this book took me a long to finish. That was because this book doesn't just tells the story of one couple, but multiple other couples. I felt that each couple didn't get the attention they deserved. I know this is done as a set up for other books in this series, but for me I didn't feel a connection to the characters. It felt very choppy to move around so much.
While I loved the first book, this book took me a long to finish. That was because this book doesn't just tells the story of one couple, but multiple other couples. I felt that each couple didn't get the attention they deserved. I know this is done as a set up for other books in this series, but for me I didn't feel a connection to the characters. It felt very choppy to move around so much.
March 7, 2020
Loved it!
This series is great! I had forgotten about it until it recently showed up in my books to read list but thankfully it showed up on my amazon. I loved the stories, characters and plot. There’s just something that draws one in. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!
This series is great! I had forgotten about it until it recently showed up in my books to read list but thankfully it showed up on my amazon. I loved the stories, characters and plot. There’s just something that draws one in. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!
September 12, 2020
Enjoyable, but lacked some of the oomph of book one, I didn’t like Rosa and Rokai acted more like a spoiled teenager than a seasoned man.
January 26, 2024
Series: Haven #2
Rating: 3 stars - I liked it
TW: on page scenes of rape (not the heroine), abuse and, torture; violence, death; slavery; PTSD
Rakai ahl was cast aside and forced to live apart from his family as a child. He grew to become an outcast, resentful, angry, and a criminal that is only loyal to himself. When he is captured and threatened with execution, he finds himself being delivered into his family's hands instead and now stalks the corridors of Command Warship 1 on lockdown. But when he meets a fiery little human everything changes for him.
Rokai’s story was very interesting considering he was never mentioned in the previous book. I found his backstory heartbreaking and completely understood why he wanted nothing to do with the Crestaci race, especially the ruling family. Rokai was a great MC and I really liked seeing him change from an angry and lonely male who pushes everyone away, to a male who is protective and loved who is secure in himself. Also, I did appreciate that we saw him make peace with his family and that what happened wasn’t because he wasn’t loved.
Rosalita, aka Rosie, was described as a very stereotypical gangster, which was a bit disappointing. I know the author was probably just trying to make an inclusive and strong character but that felt a bit much, especially with the teardrop tattoo and everything. Rosie was a bit flat of a character for me. She is a strong woman who has endured a lot and takes no shit, but we learn nothing about her past or anything really about her outside of her feelings for Rokai, which was very disappointing after getting so much about Rokai.
Rokai and Rosie are both players and so the beginning of their relationship was basically them trying to one up each other in flirting and making each other jealous, which I didn’t really enjoy. Once Rokai realized the reason he couldn’t stop thinking about Rosie was because she was his Ehlealah, everything changes and he really stops being a jackass. He also avenges her by finding the some of the men who raped and tortured her and torturing and killing them, and bringing back proof, which while gross was also sweet of him. While I liked aspects of their relationship, I think overall it wasn’t very emotional or steamy. I think the focus ended up being more on what was going on around them than on the relationship.
A lot happens in this book around Rokai, the Crestaci royals, the Consortium, and then even more rescued slaves being introduced. I think everything that happens in this book was very interesting and kept my attention, but it did take away from the romance. Another thing that might be an issue for some people, this book has multiple POVs, not just Rokai and Rosie’s. We get POVs of many characters we have never had before for just a scene, I assume it is because these people are important and will potentially have a future book themselves. It definitely seemed to mostly be potential mates that had POVs but just be aware that there are multiple POVs and they happen throughout the chapters.
Overall, this was a good follow up to the first book. I am enjoying this series, even with its dark theme. I am interested in reading the next book to see what happens with Kol and Ada Jane.
Rating: 3 stars - I liked it
TW: on page scenes of rape (not the heroine), abuse and, torture; violence, death; slavery; PTSD
Rakai ahl was cast aside and forced to live apart from his family as a child. He grew to become an outcast, resentful, angry, and a criminal that is only loyal to himself. When he is captured and threatened with execution, he finds himself being delivered into his family's hands instead and now stalks the corridors of Command Warship 1 on lockdown. But when he meets a fiery little human everything changes for him.
Rokai’s story was very interesting considering he was never mentioned in the previous book. I found his backstory heartbreaking and completely understood why he wanted nothing to do with the Crestaci race, especially the ruling family. Rokai was a great MC and I really liked seeing him change from an angry and lonely male who pushes everyone away, to a male who is protective and loved who is secure in himself. Also, I did appreciate that we saw him make peace with his family and that what happened wasn’t because he wasn’t loved.
Rosalita, aka Rosie, was described as a very stereotypical gangster, which was a bit disappointing. I know the author was probably just trying to make an inclusive and strong character but that felt a bit much, especially with the teardrop tattoo and everything. Rosie was a bit flat of a character for me. She is a strong woman who has endured a lot and takes no shit, but we learn nothing about her past or anything really about her outside of her feelings for Rokai, which was very disappointing after getting so much about Rokai.
Rokai and Rosie are both players and so the beginning of their relationship was basically them trying to one up each other in flirting and making each other jealous, which I didn’t really enjoy. Once Rokai realized the reason he couldn’t stop thinking about Rosie was because she was his Ehlealah, everything changes and he really stops being a jackass. He also avenges her by finding the some of the men who raped and tortured her and torturing and killing them, and bringing back proof, which while gross was also sweet of him. While I liked aspects of their relationship, I think overall it wasn’t very emotional or steamy. I think the focus ended up being more on what was going on around them than on the relationship.
A lot happens in this book around Rokai, the Crestaci royals, the Consortium, and then even more rescued slaves being introduced. I think everything that happens in this book was very interesting and kept my attention, but it did take away from the romance. Another thing that might be an issue for some people, this book has multiple POVs, not just Rokai and Rosie’s. We get POVs of many characters we have never had before for just a scene, I assume it is because these people are important and will potentially have a future book themselves. It definitely seemed to mostly be potential mates that had POVs but just be aware that there are multiple POVs and they happen throughout the chapters.
Overall, this was a good follow up to the first book. I am enjoying this series, even with its dark theme. I am interested in reading the next book to see what happens with Kol and Ada Jane.
March 10, 2020
Don’t judge it by its cover
I know it looks like it wouldn’t be a good book because well, the cover is a little, I don’t know, I mean not bad, not horrible, but not great either. The thing is, once you get a feel for this author’s writing style, the book just works. You won’t get a solid story line about two main characters the way other authors do it. Sure, there’s a couple whose story is the main one, but there are so many side characters and little stories forming all through it, that it doesn’t feel like it’s just the one story.
Now when I talk about getting used to this author’s style - I meant not expecting chapters with dedicated POVs. In fact, sometimes it feels like the POVs change from paragraph to paragraph. However, that doesn’t keep the flow of the story from stalling. Another thing she does is when she writes about sexual abuse, it’s pretty detailed and not easy to read sometimes. This book was particularly bad for me.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m a fan of this author. I really am. However, I can’t say I particularly liked the female MC in this book. I didn’t find her endearing, approachable, funny, witty, she was realy just bland for me. The whole thing about “players” and “playing the game” realy got old super fast. There were also a lot of moments that lacked common sense, but also a few that were serious tear jerkers. Again, not a horrible book by any means, I just didn’t like Rosie at all.
I know it looks like it wouldn’t be a good book because well, the cover is a little, I don’t know, I mean not bad, not horrible, but not great either. The thing is, once you get a feel for this author’s writing style, the book just works. You won’t get a solid story line about two main characters the way other authors do it. Sure, there’s a couple whose story is the main one, but there are so many side characters and little stories forming all through it, that it doesn’t feel like it’s just the one story.
Now when I talk about getting used to this author’s style - I meant not expecting chapters with dedicated POVs. In fact, sometimes it feels like the POVs change from paragraph to paragraph. However, that doesn’t keep the flow of the story from stalling. Another thing she does is when she writes about sexual abuse, it’s pretty detailed and not easy to read sometimes. This book was particularly bad for me.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m a fan of this author. I really am. However, I can’t say I particularly liked the female MC in this book. I didn’t find her endearing, approachable, funny, witty, she was realy just bland for me. The whole thing about “players” and “playing the game” realy got old super fast. There were also a lot of moments that lacked common sense, but also a few that were serious tear jerkers. Again, not a horrible book by any means, I just didn’t like Rosie at all.
February 17, 2020
Rokai was completely unexpected......he wasn't mentioned in book one and there's a good reason for that! He grabbed me from page one, the emotions he feels....the anger and resentment is eating him alive. But he still manages to have a heart buried way down deep, not like he wants people to think of him as decent, or nice or in any good ways! He's bound and determined to prove he needs nobody, he is perfectly fine alone.
Then comes Rosalita, aka his Rosie.....she's no pushover. Just because she fell into the wrong hands and has had a run of bad luck, as she calls it, doesn't mean she's weak! She'll show him, no way an Alien Dick will get the best of her!
The pull and tug between these two was emotional and intense. And as you get into their pasts the emotions build. I fell in love with Rokai, he is definitely a Dick, as Rosie says. Lol.
This was perfect. I don't think Kol's story, aka Blue Dude would have worked without this one. And to anyone who wonders......yes! This is just as good as book one! I've already reread it once and see many more coming in the future. Loved seeing Vivi and Quin plus all the new characters that I'm now super intrigued with.
Without a doubt, one of my all time favorite series!!
Then comes Rosalita, aka his Rosie.....she's no pushover. Just because she fell into the wrong hands and has had a run of bad luck, as she calls it, doesn't mean she's weak! She'll show him, no way an Alien Dick will get the best of her!
The pull and tug between these two was emotional and intense. And as you get into their pasts the emotions build. I fell in love with Rokai, he is definitely a Dick, as Rosie says. Lol.
This was perfect. I don't think Kol's story, aka Blue Dude would have worked without this one. And to anyone who wonders......yes! This is just as good as book one! I've already reread it once and see many more coming in the future. Loved seeing Vivi and Quin plus all the new characters that I'm now super intrigued with.
Without a doubt, one of my all time favorite series!!
March 25, 2020
I almost did 4 stars but gosh
I just went ahead and did 5 because the story and the characters are very good I just didn't care for the jumping all over the place reading from multiple POV's I understand it has a purpose but anyways like I said it was still a very good read and I look forward to the next although I must say I have some reservations were Ada Jane is concerned I hate to say it but I just didn't care for her Kol has been one of my favorites since reading about him in the first book he was so excited hoping to have a human mate one day that he had started buying up all the earth stuff on the black market it was too sweet and yet he's gone through heck with his mate she wants to be as far as possible from him even after he told her there was nothing left she just had to see it for herself yeah I get that but ur girl pal Vivian saw it with her own eyes when she spoke with her deceased uncles grown son and met her nephew's grown son that she knew nothing about because it had been 80 something years since she had been abducted so yeah I didn't really like her and I fear it may ruin the next book for me I hope not anyways check it out
I just went ahead and did 5 because the story and the characters are very good I just didn't care for the jumping all over the place reading from multiple POV's I understand it has a purpose but anyways like I said it was still a very good read and I look forward to the next although I must say I have some reservations were Ada Jane is concerned I hate to say it but I just didn't care for her Kol has been one of my favorites since reading about him in the first book he was so excited hoping to have a human mate one day that he had started buying up all the earth stuff on the black market it was too sweet and yet he's gone through heck with his mate she wants to be as far as possible from him even after he told her there was nothing left she just had to see it for herself yeah I get that but ur girl pal Vivian saw it with her own eyes when she spoke with her deceased uncles grown son and met her nephew's grown son that she knew nothing about because it had been 80 something years since she had been abducted so yeah I didn't really like her and I fear it may ruin the next book for me I hope not anyways check it out
February 23, 2020
INFINITY OF STARS!
Sandra not only are you one of my FAVORITE AUTHORS YOU ARE A PHENOMENAL WRITER! You have me on the Edge of my seat and I am so in LOVE with every book you write! Rosie is such an AMAZING woman and Rokai is my Favorite color! Ah woman I have waited for you to write more in this universe series and am so happy you did! I couldn't put this book down once I started reading it!Not only do you entice your readers you also allow us to become part of your stories. You allow us to know and fall in love with your characters that it feels like we are part of their lives. I must admit I cried and I laughed throughout this book but I was also dreading it to end. I am in love with all of the characters and although I'm writing this review I know more is instore for the future. I believe in you and I also know that you have SPECTACULAR plans for Ada Jane and Kol (SMILING LOUDLY! ), ones that I don't want to MISS! You a beautifully BRILLIANT writer! I will continue to invest in ANYTHING you write! THANK YOU!
Sandra not only are you one of my FAVORITE AUTHORS YOU ARE A PHENOMENAL WRITER! You have me on the Edge of my seat and I am so in LOVE with every book you write! Rosie is such an AMAZING woman and Rokai is my Favorite color! Ah woman I have waited for you to write more in this universe series and am so happy you did! I couldn't put this book down once I started reading it!Not only do you entice your readers you also allow us to become part of your stories. You allow us to know and fall in love with your characters that it feels like we are part of their lives. I must admit I cried and I laughed throughout this book but I was also dreading it to end. I am in love with all of the characters and although I'm writing this review I know more is instore for the future. I believe in you and I also know that you have SPECTACULAR plans for Ada Jane and Kol (SMILING LOUDLY! ), ones that I don't want to MISS! You a beautifully BRILLIANT writer! I will continue to invest in ANYTHING you write! THANK YOU!
February 26, 2020
🌟🌟🌟🌟⭐ for Haven 2
I really enjoyed the first book and this second installment did not disappoint. Rokai is a bad boy with a heart ❤ and the estranged brother of Quin from the first book. He has abandonment issues. His mother who is the queen had him very young and then found her mate. She was forced to give him up and he turned rogue and became the opposite of everyone in his family. Rosie was from New York she ran with some very powerful gangs and when she was abducted she suffered unimaginable horrors. She's on the road to healing but she too is lacking in trust. These two lost, lonely and broken souls meet and sparks fly. They find a way to heal each other and repair damage that was once thought to horrible to be fixed. He wonderful thing about this story is you get to revisit many of the characters you fell I. Love with during the first book and you meet new ones whose story you can't wait to hear. Wonderful story and we'll worth the read. 💖 I'm looking forward to Haven 3.
I really enjoyed the first book and this second installment did not disappoint. Rokai is a bad boy with a heart ❤ and the estranged brother of Quin from the first book. He has abandonment issues. His mother who is the queen had him very young and then found her mate. She was forced to give him up and he turned rogue and became the opposite of everyone in his family. Rosie was from New York she ran with some very powerful gangs and when she was abducted she suffered unimaginable horrors. She's on the road to healing but she too is lacking in trust. These two lost, lonely and broken souls meet and sparks fly. They find a way to heal each other and repair damage that was once thought to horrible to be fixed. He wonderful thing about this story is you get to revisit many of the characters you fell I. Love with during the first book and you meet new ones whose story you can't wait to hear. Wonderful story and we'll worth the read. 💖 I'm looking forward to Haven 3.
March 8, 2020
Fantastic story!
The first book in this series, Haven 1, was pretty darned great. This book, Haven 2: Redemption, did not disappoint!It has tons of action, an intriguing plot, and multiple main characters. It was refreshing to read a sci-fi romance that wasn’t just centered on one couple! I liked that I got a good glimpse of each characters personality without having to read pages and pages of internal thoughts from each character. The story was well laid out, interwoven nicely, and ends with some couples happy, some just beginning, and some in turmoil- mimicking real life. I SO look forward to Sandra’s next book, to find out what happens next! This book is written with the story in mind, not built around sex scenes like some others in this genre. It is still a 18+ book though. Truly enjoyable.
The first book in this series, Haven 1, was pretty darned great. This book, Haven 2: Redemption, did not disappoint!It has tons of action, an intriguing plot, and multiple main characters. It was refreshing to read a sci-fi romance that wasn’t just centered on one couple! I liked that I got a good glimpse of each characters personality without having to read pages and pages of internal thoughts from each character. The story was well laid out, interwoven nicely, and ends with some couples happy, some just beginning, and some in turmoil- mimicking real life. I SO look forward to Sandra’s next book, to find out what happens next! This book is written with the story in mind, not built around sex scenes like some others in this genre. It is still a 18+ book though. Truly enjoyable.
March 14, 2021
A Worthy Read
Sandra Neeley seamlessly weaves 4 romance stories into 1 book! What talent, as it read like a natural transition from one to the other. You will get a continuation of Vivian and Zha Quin's romance as Prince and Princess aboard their spaceship, introduced in Ascend, book 1. If you haven't read that yet, you must really start there. Vivian is a hoot!
This is book 2 where Rosie and Rahk Ahl get their happy ever, after a bunch of really awful stuff is revealed. In the midst of that, 2 more romances are introduced between... well, you'll have to read that to find out for yourselves. I'm happily on to book 3; plus I really need to finish Sandra's In the Bayou series. You should try Carnage. It's different, in a good way. Just one caution about this book: I thought the beginning had a slow start, so keep going. It is a worthy read!
Sandra Neeley seamlessly weaves 4 romance stories into 1 book! What talent, as it read like a natural transition from one to the other. You will get a continuation of Vivian and Zha Quin's romance as Prince and Princess aboard their spaceship, introduced in Ascend, book 1. If you haven't read that yet, you must really start there. Vivian is a hoot!
This is book 2 where Rosie and Rahk Ahl get their happy ever, after a bunch of really awful stuff is revealed. In the midst of that, 2 more romances are introduced between... well, you'll have to read that to find out for yourselves. I'm happily on to book 3; plus I really need to finish Sandra's In the Bayou series. You should try Carnage. It's different, in a good way. Just one caution about this book: I thought the beginning had a slow start, so keep going. It is a worthy read!
January 28, 2024
So the hero in this book is not mentioned in book 1. He is the hero from book 1's half brother. He is a mercenary, troublemaker, bad boy, the "black sheep" of the family. But really he is just misunderstood. He's a good guy who rescues slaves from bad people.
The heroine is from Brooklyn, New York and has lots of tattoos. She speaks Spanish and English. They are both interested in each other. They make moves on each other and go back and forth with the teasing and there are a lot of laughs.
Book 3's love story (different couple) is also featured in book 2, you can't read book 3 without reading book 2.
SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER
He finds out she was terribly tortured. He figures out who did it, goes there, executes all 6 guys, then brings her their heads and hearts as a courting gift. She was very appreciative.
The heroine is from Brooklyn, New York and has lots of tattoos. She speaks Spanish and English. They are both interested in each other. They make moves on each other and go back and forth with the teasing and there are a lot of laughs.
Book 3's love story (different couple) is also featured in book 2, you can't read book 3 without reading book 2.
SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER
He finds out she was terribly tortured. He figures out who did it, goes there, executes all 6 guys, then brings her their heads and hearts as a courting gift. She was very appreciative.
December 24, 2024
A big surprise for both Rokai and Rosie
I have read the entire series except somehow missed this book two of Haven. We start with the Commander having to take responsibility for his estranged brother Rokai. No one understands Rokai, the male nor his past traumas. He is a victim of sorts. The alliance assumes that he is a bad guy, but honestly Rokai is honorable as a mercenary and raider. Rosie is one of the human females who were abused physically and mentally. Mind the triggers warnings. Rosie is adjusting much better than expected and convinces herself that she can take back her life from now forward. She is determined to be strong. Rosie and Rokai spot each other and sparks fly but each play it cool. As time passes, they both realize that they need and want each other. Read On!
I have read the entire series except somehow missed this book two of Haven. We start with the Commander having to take responsibility for his estranged brother Rokai. No one understands Rokai, the male nor his past traumas. He is a victim of sorts. The alliance assumes that he is a bad guy, but honestly Rokai is honorable as a mercenary and raider. Rosie is one of the human females who were abused physically and mentally. Mind the triggers warnings. Rosie is adjusting much better than expected and convinces herself that she can take back her life from now forward. She is determined to be strong. Rosie and Rokai spot each other and sparks fly but each play it cool. As time passes, they both realize that they need and want each other. Read On!
February 19, 2020
I enjoyed this so much!
I’m always a little wary when a series starts and the first book is awesome. The second usually doesn’t quite meet the same standard. I laughed so hard and was so full of emotions throughout this book. It was so nice that ViVi, Zha Quin Tha, Kitty, Kol and so many wonderful characters played a part in this book. This author writes so well, I have to read more of her work. This was so awesome. Please give it a chance. The cover is awesome too! I fell in love with Rokai ahl and Rosalita. This is the kind of female character that I love to read. One that’s tough, and takes nothing from anyone. I LOVED this book so hard. I’m wondering about secondary characters like Gaishon, Synclare, Lo’San and even Bart. I highly recommend this book.
I’m always a little wary when a series starts and the first book is awesome. The second usually doesn’t quite meet the same standard. I laughed so hard and was so full of emotions throughout this book. It was so nice that ViVi, Zha Quin Tha, Kitty, Kol and so many wonderful characters played a part in this book. This author writes so well, I have to read more of her work. This was so awesome. Please give it a chance. The cover is awesome too! I fell in love with Rokai ahl and Rosalita. This is the kind of female character that I love to read. One that’s tough, and takes nothing from anyone. I LOVED this book so hard. I’m wondering about secondary characters like Gaishon, Synclare, Lo’San and even Bart. I highly recommend this book.
March 7, 2020
Another well crafted tale by this author
This author crafts a tapestry of characters that you quickly come to care about, want to learn more about and in this book you are not disappointed. Even the ones that you are sure you aren't comfortable with at first soon grow on you. I loved Rosie and the games she planned to play, and how she learns to trust, slowly, but eventually with her whole heart. Viv is back with her kitty, and a few loose ends are tied up and happy reunions. I look forward to future titles from this author. I have yet to be disappointed by her. She creates believable layered characters that as a reader I care about. Worth 5 stars every time
This author crafts a tapestry of characters that you quickly come to care about, want to learn more about and in this book you are not disappointed. Even the ones that you are sure you aren't comfortable with at first soon grow on you. I loved Rosie and the games she planned to play, and how she learns to trust, slowly, but eventually with her whole heart. Viv is back with her kitty, and a few loose ends are tied up and happy reunions. I look forward to future titles from this author. I have yet to be disappointed by her. She creates believable layered characters that as a reader I care about. Worth 5 stars every time
May 1, 2020
Love this Series
Well Ms. Neeley has done it once again. I am hooked on ALL of her series. Haven Series has proven this will be an interesting journey. The characters are so realistic and their emotions can be felt by the reader. I want a "Kitty" lol. Thank you Ms. Neeley for your Amazing series, you have given us a chance to escape reality with some good laughs and cries. Cannot wait to see whos story is next, im guessing it will take place on Earth, for maybe at least 3 years lol. Definently a 5 Star read!!!!! You like well built, caring, loving and committed alien's? Well this series is for you!!!!
Well Ms. Neeley has done it once again. I am hooked on ALL of her series. Haven Series has proven this will be an interesting journey. The characters are so realistic and their emotions can be felt by the reader. I want a "Kitty" lol. Thank you Ms. Neeley for your Amazing series, you have given us a chance to escape reality with some good laughs and cries. Cannot wait to see whos story is next, im guessing it will take place on Earth, for maybe at least 3 years lol. Definently a 5 Star read!!!!! You like well built, caring, loving and committed alien's? Well this series is for you!!!!
October 6, 2020
3.5 stars. Trigger warning.
I liked this one as much as, if not more than the first book. It was quite different as there were quite a few story arcs (I think that’s what they’re called) going on at the same time. From memory there were three new couples and their POVs as well as the couple from the first book.
**Spoiler**
Of note - At around 60% when one of the heroes went to get vengeance for his female, the book got quite explicit with the rape scenario. It described in detail where they were held and what was being done to them. The depravity of the villains were also more detailed. I didn’t like reading those parts.
I liked this one as much as, if not more than the first book. It was quite different as there were quite a few story arcs (I think that’s what they’re called) going on at the same time. From memory there were three new couples and their POVs as well as the couple from the first book.
**Spoiler**
Of note - At around 60% when one of the heroes went to get vengeance for his female, the book got quite explicit with the rape scenario. It described in detail where they were held and what was being done to them. The depravity of the villains were also more detailed. I didn’t like reading those parts.
December 6, 2020
Book one was okay for a one time read. However, with this book I couldn't get past the beginning few chapters. Everyone is extremely dim-witted, mulish and throws temper tantrums like a bunch of toddlers. It's difficult to believe Quin is a commander of a ship considering his inability to effectively communicate with Vivian. Likewise, it's difficult to understand how Vivian hasn't died considering her lack of self preservation. Those aren't the main characters for this book, but their obnoxious presence overshadows the main two, here, and I don't even remember anything about them.
I would not recommend this book to others.
I would not recommend this book to others.
February 18, 2020
*WARNING* story contains explicit adult content, violence, and has trigger warnings
I usually don't comment on the cover, but (to me) the facial expression here conveys the "Rokai" the he only shows his Rosie.
I loved this story! It was great having Zha Quin and Vivi so active. There are so many sides to Rokai, which gives this story much more feeling. I have laugh, been disgusted, angry and cried while reading Rokai and Rosie's story. It is more than a romance, it's also about finding home. The storyline with draw you in! I would give it more stars of I could.
I usually don't comment on the cover, but (to me) the facial expression here conveys the "Rokai" the he only shows his Rosie.
I loved this story! It was great having Zha Quin and Vivi so active. There are so many sides to Rokai, which gives this story much more feeling. I have laugh, been disgusted, angry and cried while reading Rokai and Rosie's story. It is more than a romance, it's also about finding home. The storyline with draw you in! I would give it more stars of I could.
March 14, 2020
Brilliant! Long wait but well worth it.
Both main characters were well matched. Although still datk their story was more light hearted, fun side to it. I loved the side stories that got introduced along with the main storyline as a result the reader can see a bigger picture and ejnoy where the story is leading. Adventure, humourous, heart wrenching, but mostly full of strength overcoming adversity and family. I would recommend reading the first book first to get the full effect, because Vivi is still a brilliant unforgettable character, love Rosie too.
Both main characters were well matched. Although still datk their story was more light hearted, fun side to it. I loved the side stories that got introduced along with the main storyline as a result the reader can see a bigger picture and ejnoy where the story is leading. Adventure, humourous, heart wrenching, but mostly full of strength overcoming adversity and family. I would recommend reading the first book first to get the full effect, because Vivi is still a brilliant unforgettable character, love Rosie too.
February 19, 2020
Awesome
I'm a fan of this wonderful series by sandra Neely. From the first book I was excited to read more. This one did not disappoint. The story was full of action, adventure, intrigue, love, revenge, passion, thrills and badass action sequences. It's awesome that old characters were brought in to new characters stories. There were a few touching love stories lingering around the main couples story. So many wonderful direction that this universe can take..
I'm a fan of this wonderful series by sandra Neely. From the first book I was excited to read more. This one did not disappoint. The story was full of action, adventure, intrigue, love, revenge, passion, thrills and badass action sequences. It's awesome that old characters were brought in to new characters stories. There were a few touching love stories lingering around the main couples story. So many wonderful direction that this universe can take..
February 19, 2020
Listen people Rokai ahl has me up until 4am! This is a highly intense suspenseful nail biting edge of your seat story. What a roller coaster. WOW.
Ms Neeley brings her characters to life through her writing, who knew that aliens could be so sexy.
OMG! I laughed so hard with some of these characters and I was so angry that I wanted Kitty to eat some of them. This is a must read! Definitely 5 star book. I highly recommend it
Ms Neeley brings her characters to life through her writing, who knew that aliens could be so sexy.
OMG! I laughed so hard with some of these characters and I was so angry that I wanted Kitty to eat some of them. This is a must read! Definitely 5 star book. I highly recommend it
February 22, 2020
Why do you make us wait soooooo long!
Writing is not easy when you are writing for others. I get that! But Sandra...(This is my whiney voice), I want the next Haven book now! I know you have other series in work. I know you want them perfect. You need to know how much I, and your other fans/followers need the next Haven installment. Your other series are great. I've read them too. Haven is my favorite overall. I feel Haven. It is just so "real" and written beautifully.
Writing is not easy when you are writing for others. I get that! But Sandra...(This is my whiney voice), I want the next Haven book now! I know you have other series in work. I know you want them perfect. You need to know how much I, and your other fans/followers need the next Haven installment. Your other series are great. I've read them too. Haven is my favorite overall. I feel Haven. It is just so "real" and written beautifully.
February 23, 2020
WOW! These aliens made me wonder what the female population have to look forward to in the future. Even though they have to suffer traumatic experiences, the men aliens make it some how ok. These strong aliens made me visualize what could be, and wish it was reality now . The story pulled me in , and I couldn't get enough. I wanted it to go on and on. I love that we are introduced to new characters, and have looks into old ones. I can't wait to see what this alien nation has in store for us.
March 6, 2020
What a wild ride this book was! 👍great!
Loved the first book Ascend, read it two times. As soon as I saw this one I jumped on it. Fast,sexy,great humor. Thoroughly enjoyed reading this! Characters are exciting and feisty. Not totally perfect which makes their story so interesting. I love sarcastic humor that is why I love the romance and emotional rollercoaster ride
Between your characters. And who doesn't love happy ending s?
Loved the first book Ascend, read it two times. As soon as I saw this one I jumped on it. Fast,sexy,great humor. Thoroughly enjoyed reading this! Characters are exciting and feisty. Not totally perfect which makes their story so interesting. I love sarcastic humor that is why I love the romance and emotional rollercoaster ride
Between your characters. And who doesn't love happy ending s?
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