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Jazmine

Being a thief was never my life’s ambition, but there’s something I need to find, and I’ll go to any length to do it.

It’s a matter of life and death. And no one is willing to help.

A few mishaps later, I find myself in trouble with the feline king and it’s time to RUN.

But I don’t get very far. A handsome humanoid is wanting company for a long trip and he’s offering just the help I need.

For a cost…


Marek

One year. That’s all I get before I’m to step up as rightful king of my people.

A people believed to be extinct by the surrounding worlds.

Even though I’m the eldest and most responsible, I’m in need of an adventure and a beautiful woman to help keep my blood warm.

Finding a human thief who needed a transport around the galaxy was not part of the plan, but once I laid eyes on her, I knew she was mine.

She might plan on ripping me off and not paying up on her half of the bargain, but that’s all right. I don’t only want her body.

I want everything she’s got to offer.

Forever.

The Vartik King Chronicles in planned as a sexy Sci-Fi Standalone series where eight brothers get an adventure and find love in the galaxies beyond home. Come join this new adventure and fall in love with the world I've created. Each book can be read separately and out of order! Enjoy.

239 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 18, 2020

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Liza Probz

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364 reviews16 followers
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February 27, 2020
I was going to DNF for poor writing but the chapter I finished ended on non-consent, so yeah!

The story might explain it away later but I wont be here to find out.

51 reviews5 followers
March 10, 2020
Why do authors think rape, or almost rape, is sexy?

It started out good. I was actually a little excited to know that I might have found a decent book, it seems as if I've read them all. I quit reading really early on though, the forced concubine and what seemed to be leading to rape, regardless of whether she was turned on (no means NO), is not for me. I'm not sure why so many of these books are like that. I'm all about dominate, alpha males, but that doesn't equate to forced sex and physical abuse when the girl doesn't listen.
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281 reviews1 follower
March 7, 2021
Free was too much money.

This book was written by someone who doesn't know how the vagina works and thinks rape is sexy. Hard pass.
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1,600 reviews15 followers
March 8, 2021
Argh... A cliffhanger 😕

Not bad, and the lack of horribly unnecessary roadblocks was appreciated, but damn... Can no one just write a book that stands alone instead of trying to sell us a series without stopping in the middle of a story?
247 reviews1 follower
September 11, 2021
A desire to belong

For Jazmine stealing wasn't a choice but a necessity, looking for the one gem to help her twin brother Caleb. With the small jewels pilfered from the Vanifia's safe tucked in her pants, she'd have currency to fuel her journey for the next two years. If she could elude the clutches of the Vanifia King. She was tempted to procure a sample of his odorous mating fluid which contained anti aging properties n highly prized, but that thought was fleeting. She needed to escape the palace n look for a ride to Killian as she drugged the King n escaped out the window. Running n hiding from the palace guards she found passage on a ship with a fellow Territhian. The price of passage, become his concubine. Agreeing to escape the guards, she was shocked to see his eyes shift, as a deep pulsing red ring formed around his iris. The shock of being in the presence of a ghost was nothing compared to the intense overwhelming desire that overcame her. He was not Territhian but a Vartik, a race of beings thought to be extinct. Stories abounded about their ability to drown their lovers in ecstasy from their touch n taste. He smelled like rain mixed with male sensuality as her insides flamed. Hiding her emotions, she avoided him as best as she could, not ready to divulge any of her secrets to anyone. Her true desire was to find her brother, find a place to call home, somewhere where she could truly belong.
Marek was leaving the restaurant trying to keep his emotions in check so eyes didn't shift. Travelling undercover as a male Territhian suited his purposes for the time being as he wanted a quiet adventure to end his freedom properly before returning home. A new King was crowned according to the old magic of his people. The shifting occurred when the present King received a vision, an open that the crown should pass one year from that day. As the firstborn son he was the next in line, 6 months had passed since his father's dream.
Boarding his ship he's approached by a woman with brilliant green eyes, the sight of her making his heart beat faster. Looking her over he also felt the warmth of arousal overtake him. Her breasts larger than Vartik females, found him wanting to see them up close, explore them, taste them. A warm smell of vanilla rolled over him as he stifled a growl. He decided to take her to Killian on one condition be his concubine for the trip. Little does he know the adventure he wanted would come in the form of this Territhian female. For she is more special than anyone he ever met.
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4,133 reviews145 followers
February 28, 2020
She's Got It, Yeah, Baby, She's Got It🎶!

Alpha Alien Male 🐺ADULT Romance💕 and Adventure with Paranormal Elements.
There's Something About Jazmine💃💋.....

Marek👑🐺🍆⛲ is the future 👑King of a hidden planet🌍. He and his people have mental powers to influence and make other beings bend to their will. Believed to be extinct, They must live on a secret planet 🌍to keep safe from being abducted or used by evil forces.

Prince Marek🐺🍆⛲👑 is to take a wife👰 in an arranged marriage in six months to cement his rise to the throne, and he is a restless man.

He decides to see the galaxy💫 and sets off in his small ship🚀. He does stay in contact with his brother.
Jazmine💃, A young woman in trouble, pleas with him to board his ship🚀 as he is leaving the planet Vanfia🌍. She is a thief, and plans to finance her trip to Killian🌍 with some rare jewels she just stole from the Vanfia King👑. Of course, his soldiers are hot on her trail. GOTTA GO!

Jazmine💃 is searching for something or someone, but what? Marek👑🐺🍆⛲ just happens to be leaving at the same time. He wanted a last fling, a last adventure, and now he's got it!

This is the first book in a planned series about eight royal brothers from the hidden planet 🌍 of Vartik.
This is a wonderful example of the Alien 👽Romance Genre. Great book! No skipping pages on this one! This is a unique story. I look forward to reading the next book.
62 reviews1 follower
April 1, 2021
Anticlimactic

I had great hopes for this story. As someone who loves a good thief, add in some aliens and you've got gold. However, as much as their were parts of this story I especially liked overall I felt it really fell flat...
Possibly this was my fault but I kept waiting for a big dramatic life or death moment, attempted kidnapping or insurmountable family objections but that never came... Instead it was very blah. Spoiler here but for example he told a huge direct lie and when she finds out and he somewhat explains himself she's like 'ok I understand, we have only known each other a week and I would have lied too. I still love you and want to spend the rest of my life with you because I believe everything else you have told me must be true'... REALLY!! Even if she understood mentally his reasons a normal person would need time to move forward emotionally... Maybe take a day (notice the sarcasm) to think over this choice of yours...
Anyway like I said maybe I was expecting too much but with this being one of a few small things about the book that were not to my liking I think I'll pass on the rest of the series.

On a positive note I do think his brother is adorable but unfortunately lots of books have that character type 🙁
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Author 2 books3 followers
April 24, 2023
Lacking Character Development

This entire book happened at warp speed. Character steals, runs, hops a ship, insta love, instant pregnancy, reveals on heritage, spark of powers, change in circumstances, and then boom it’s over.

You’d think somewhere in there the characters would have had more articulate conversations, done something beyond make sexual innuendos and sleep together, and had actual character growth.

Like it introduced interesting concepts apocalypse, deities with special powers, yada yada but actually had nothing happen. Fmc learns basically a deity been alive for an undetermined amount of time, and you’d think oh she will start exhibiting powers and learning to use them because obviously there will be a war or something. Nope none of that but she got pregnant, has an overbearing man who won’t let her do anything because babies, and eye roll.

Just meh.

Idk if your looking for a quick read without substance or character depth this is it.
266 reviews2 followers
February 21, 2020
Tracy always has great stories. She is a readers writer. Her stories are well thought through and keep you entertained.
Jazmine is a thief, running for her life. Marek is in a personal mission seeing the universe before he becomes King. This is their adventure.
Jazmine is on a mission to find her brother. Being a thief, she is on the run and comes upon Marek at the hatch of his ship. Asking for help, Marek invites Jazmine aboard his ship the cost to be his concubine for the trip. Jazmine agrees to gain access to escape, then makes the decision to not follow through. As the trip moves along so do the feelings.
The only downside of this book is the cliffhanger ending.
Awesome read. Highly recommended.

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1,481 reviews13 followers
March 14, 2021
So Good!!!

A wonderfull read and need more! Great characters and a great tale that will grow as the journey continues for Marek and Jazmine.
Jazmine is unaware of what she truly is other than being a twin. She hides on Marek's ship under the guise of his companion. The two connect over time and hiccups as they travel to Marek's home world. They learn much about each other and knowledge gained from Marek's brother. I had thought his father might be indifferent to his sons choice of mate and eventual wife. But happily read otherwise. Now we await the journey of siblings etc to see how they venture in finding Jazmine's brother.
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1,644 reviews5 followers
March 25, 2020
Fast paced insta love story

This is the first time I have read a book from this author. I enjoyed the story. I realizes that there is a prequel story which may have helped me put things into a better perspective but I didn't feel lost.
Mark meets Jazmine as she is running from a king that she stole from. She is trying to find a way to save her twin brother.
It is quite fast paced as the relationship only takes.place over a weeks time. I am interested to learn about what happens to Marek's brother in the next story.
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1,134 reviews30 followers
January 14, 2022
A fun adventurous read

I really enjoyed reading this! There was tons of Adventure and hijinks and steamy love! I appreciated quite a bit of the inner turmoil as well. There were a few rough patches throughout where I thought Marek was a bit overbearing, but I understood that that was part of the story line. However, I really didn't like how that story was handled at the end at all. I will admit that I skimmed through the last two chapters because I felt like the whole thing had washed out.
205 reviews
February 21, 2020
Liza Probz has written the first book in the series of a female thief wanting to escape from the planet and hitch a ride on a ship to anywhere. The captain of the ship has stipulated the price and she considers the cost but has no intention of paying. The sparring between these two and the dangers they face is a thrilling ride for the reader. Looking forward to the next book with anticipation.

Diane W.
20 reviews
February 23, 2020
Jazmine is a thief on the run who has no memory of who she really is. Desperate to save her twin brother, she is forced to look for a mythical gem’. Marek is a future king wanting to explore space outside his solar system. In exchange for a favor he agrees to take Jazmine aboard his ship to escape the cops that are after her. That’s just the beginning. I loved this book and can’t wait until the next one. I voluntarily red this book and this is my honest review.
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5,217 reviews22 followers
February 25, 2020
I'm becoming a fan of sci-fi romance and this is a good one. Marek and Jaz are interesting characters in this story of mistaken identities. She's on the run and he's offered to help. I love the twists, turns, and crazy chemistry. The book is fast paced and a fun read. Best of all, it's less than $1 or free with your KU subscription.

I received a copy of this book from Bad Boy Update and this is my honest review.
Profile Image for Linda Rea.
2,191 reviews15 followers
March 9, 2021
I really enjoyed this book, Jazmine is a thief it’s for a good reason but no one can know that. She meets Marek as she is running from the guards because she stole from the king so she begs Marek to take her with him and he agrees as long as she would be his sex slave. Jazmine just wants to survive but something about Marek sparks her interest and her heart but when she finds out his secret sparks will fly.
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2,878 reviews10 followers
June 3, 2024
Billed as a sci-fi, but I don’t see it as one. This was not so much about the science as about the magic blue light of a goddess.
I enjoyed the story, even though there was one scene that headed towards non-consensual sex. After drugging her with his saliva, Marek decided not to go through with the deed. (That would have to be an awkward condition to have!) I am not sure, however, that I want to go through another six books before Caleb, Jasmine’s brother, is rescued.
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45 reviews
March 1, 2020
A very wonderful Ending

I have read only a few space romance books in my years but this was a nice quick and easy read. It had playful banter, and a dominant alpha male hero who has a soft side and is so protective of his mate. I am very curious about the next book so I hope it's just as wonderful as this was.
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246 reviews6 followers
March 31, 2021
Wow! What a book.

I've had this book in my library a while and it's definitely one of those books you wished you had read sooner. I was gripped from the very beginning. I loved Jazmine and her ballsy tough attitude plus she's a thief that stole from the King of the Cats! I loved the chemistry of both Jazmine and Marek, they oozed raw passion. Look forward to reading Nojans book.
82 reviews1 follower
April 21, 2022
Exciting read

Exciting and adventurous story of a woman forced into a life of crime to free her brother. She runs into a man from a place that is myth come to life. He realizes she is his forever and vows to help her find her brother. Love the story line, characters and just the right amount of pleasure.
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4,342 reviews5 followers
February 20, 2020
KU Edition reader

This first in the series book by Liza Probz is completely enthralling! It will get a grip on you at the beginning and hold strong straight through to the end! A definite MUST READ!
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4,645 reviews25 followers
February 22, 2020
I enjoy sci-fi romances and this one delivers a very good story and a good couple at its heart. You definitely feel the connection between the couple from the beginning. They have a lot to work through with their complicated pasts.

I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received.
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19.2k reviews8 followers
February 25, 2020
The first book in The Vartik King Chronicles series a well written story that has a great storyline the story flowed across the pages smoothly from one to the other. Jazmine and Marek's story which I enjoyed reading. I received an Arc of this book and I am voluntarily reviewing it.
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82 reviews1 follower
March 3, 2020
Unexpected surprise. I happened to stumble across a book, and I'm glad for it. I loved this story. All the characters were very pleasant and the whole story had a head and a heel.
Now I have to wait for the sequel. But I'm looking forward to it.
88 reviews
March 12, 2021
Sci-fi at its finest

What an entertaining story! The characters were well developed. the ideas were original. Easy to read so read this book! I will be read in more of this author.
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Author 5 books62 followers
March 18, 2021
Good read

Loved the book, it was a quick story with action, lust and amazing world building. Ah heck I suck with reviews but hey this book is worth picking up and I definitely want to read the next in the series.
95 reviews
March 24, 2021
Awesome

This is the first book I have read from Liz Probz and I loved it so much it was very exciting and it made me laugh and want to know what was going to happen next it was erotic and exciting to read about these characters you won't regret reading this book
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378 reviews7 followers
March 24, 2021
Interesting and entertaining, but lacked the completeness I was looking for. (Felt more like a must-read-series starter.) The fallout from him keeping things secret wasn't as big as I would have liked, either, but the twists were creative and kept me hooked right to the end.
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1,929 reviews15 followers
March 28, 2021
An intriguing premise

But it took a long time to come out. It also took a good while to get to know Jazmine and Marek. Even longer to decide to like him. The second half of the book was better than the first.
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336 reviews
September 21, 2022
LAUGHTER AND TRUST

Fated this is most FUNNIEST read ever some parts I still cringed and stopped, but I am glad I finally finished, although EPILOGUE WOULD HAVE BEEN NICE TO KNOW THE GENDERS.
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