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Galactic Gladiators #1-3
Galactic Gladiators Set: Books 1-3
Fighting for love, honor, and freedom on the galaxy’s lawless outer rim…
When several women from Earth find themselves abducted from a space station by alien slavers, life becomes a battle for survival on a dangerous desert planet.
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Gladiator: When Earth space marine Harper Adams finds herself abducted by alien slavers, her life turns into a battle for survival. Dumped into an arena on a desert planet on the outer rim, she finds herself face to face with a big, tattooed alien gladiator…the champion of the Kor Magna Arena.
Warrior: It was supposed to be an exciting job on a space station, but instead, scientist Dr. Regan Forrest finds herself fighting for her life when she’s kidnapped by alien slavers. Far from Earth and forced into a violent gladiatorial arena on the outer rim, she finds herself swept into the brawny arms of a big, wild alien gladiator.
Hero: Raised from birth to be a soldier, Kace Tameron is a disciplined, military-trained gladiator. He is on contract to the Kor Magna Arena to hone his fighting skills on the blood-soaked arena sand and then return to the military. He lives for one thing: to protect his planet, and on his world, love is forbidden. But then he collides with a feisty redhead from Earth who threatens to shatter his legendary control.
554 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 26, 2020
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Anna Hackett
165 books2,927 followersI’m a USA Today bestselling romance author who’s passionate about fast-paced, emotion-filled romantic suspense and science-fiction romance. I love writing about people overcoming unbeatable odds and achieving seemingly impossible goals. I like to believe it’s possible for all of us to do the same.
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June 5, 2025
Re-reading again. Love Anna's work.
Hot sexy alien gladiators and their sexy, sassy and kick arse women.
A great escape for a while.
Hot sexy alien gladiators and their sexy, sassy and kick arse women.
A great escape for a while.
March 25, 2020
I had the pleasure of reading these three books when they were originally released and found them incredibly different to other sci fi romances available. The idea of a world were Gladiators were the heroes was something I'd not seen any other author tackle. These books feature those who serve the House of Galen but they certainly get shaken up when human women bounce into their lives. The women may have gone through unbelievably tough times and yes it's a hard fact that they can never go home but they find that they can make a new home, feel useful again and most of all feel loved ! If you want action alongside your romance then these stories certainly deliver !
March 23, 2020
This is one of my favorite series by Ms Hackett. It's set in the desert world of Kor Magna and the gladiators are strong, honorable, and delicious. Paired with equally strong, feisty women from Earth and this is a magic combination. I have loved every book in the series. This is not to be missed.
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December 19, 2023DNF - no rating.
I did read and enjoy the first book, but it's been too long and everything must go!
I did read and enjoy the first book, but it's been too long and everything must go!
March 23, 2020
Gladiator
Another fantastic new series to love!!! I mean Gladiators in Space!! How else could I feed my ancient history/sci fi loving nerdiness?!?!?!
Earth has only just started to explore at the closest planets. Harper has nothing left on Earth and she decides to feed her adventurous soul by working at a Space Station. She has a few friends on the station and she is happy enough with her life. But when a sporadic wormhole opens up and the station is attacked, she finds herself scooped up as a slave and sucked back through the wormhole.
She soon learns she's about 200yrs from home and the planet she has been dumped on thrives on slavery and gladiatorial matches. She soon learns that there are some bright spots, such as the tall, brooding and down right lethal Raiden. He may be a slave but he still manages to wield power over her.
Kor Magna became Raidens prison/new home when his planet was exterminated by the same race that kidnapped Harper. House of Galen hides many secrets and not everything appears as it actually is. Raiden and his fellow gladiators seem more like family than competitors.
I get that Harper is a trained Marine and has a leg up against most others who were dropped into the arena but I just think she should have struggled more against more battle hardened and let's face it other worldly fighting techniques. But otherwise this was absolutely smashing read. Harper and Raiden sizzle and the camaraderie he and the others in House of Galen share is fantastically well written. I loved the little vignettes of possible future books/characters to be discovered and that Harper may not be as alone in her human-ness as she thought!
Warrior
Regan has been newly released from her slave status and really wants to make a niche for herself within House of Galen. She is a scientist and soon finds herself tinkering with the local flora and bringing all sorts of neglected plants back to life. She soon engineers a better functioning med gel which is a wow with the gladiators. She is a little forthright in her mission to rescue her cousin from captivity and throws herself into trouble at every turn. She may say that she never wants to be put in a cage again but she seems to be set onto a self destruct mission to end back there in her hunt for her cousin!
Thorin has been hiding his "other" aide from all but Raiden it appears. He has a bit of an animal within, one that even his family did not seemingly want to accept. He is drawn to the feisty female scientist but she is determined to send him into a protective rage, she will insist on slipping the measures in place to keep her safe!
We see more of Kor Magna, the casinos and the very "vegasesque" atmosphere. Regan does take some getting used to. She can be a bit grating at times and for someone who has endured what she has, I get that she doesn't want her cousin to endure the same treatment but she also seems to be unable to follow the simplest rules to keep her from falling back into the bad guys clutches!!!
Thorin is complicated and wonderful! He protects Regan as best he can but still feels unworthy of her - silly man!!! There's very strong chemistry between the couple but it's not as straightforward as some relationships. We also see glimpses of the enigmatic owner of the casino and we finally find out a hint of what Kace is up to!
I did think the man eating flora was a bit much but when in space anything goes. Open your reader, engage the peepers and disengage reality and enjoy!
Hero
Rory was abducted from a space station where she was on the security team, enslaved by some butt ugly aliens and ended up on an alien planet with a few other Earth females. Now safely ensconced within the walls of House of Galen, a haven for the vulnerable, she is slowly adapting to her new life.
Kace is taciturn, stoic and solid and always seems to be there when Rory needs him. Thraxians are the bane of his, and the other Gladiators, lives and he lives for the day he can eradicate them.
Rory is all passion and fire and Kace is calm façade with no outbursts...there is going to be steam and fireworks!!! Another fab instalment in the series! All our heroes have their own strengths and weaknesses and they are not afraid to let their ladyloves know where they are on their list of priorities..it just takes some longer than others!
Another fantastic new series to love!!! I mean Gladiators in Space!! How else could I feed my ancient history/sci fi loving nerdiness?!?!?!
Earth has only just started to explore at the closest planets. Harper has nothing left on Earth and she decides to feed her adventurous soul by working at a Space Station. She has a few friends on the station and she is happy enough with her life. But when a sporadic wormhole opens up and the station is attacked, she finds herself scooped up as a slave and sucked back through the wormhole.
She soon learns she's about 200yrs from home and the planet she has been dumped on thrives on slavery and gladiatorial matches. She soon learns that there are some bright spots, such as the tall, brooding and down right lethal Raiden. He may be a slave but he still manages to wield power over her.
Kor Magna became Raidens prison/new home when his planet was exterminated by the same race that kidnapped Harper. House of Galen hides many secrets and not everything appears as it actually is. Raiden and his fellow gladiators seem more like family than competitors.
I get that Harper is a trained Marine and has a leg up against most others who were dropped into the arena but I just think she should have struggled more against more battle hardened and let's face it other worldly fighting techniques. But otherwise this was absolutely smashing read. Harper and Raiden sizzle and the camaraderie he and the others in House of Galen share is fantastically well written. I loved the little vignettes of possible future books/characters to be discovered and that Harper may not be as alone in her human-ness as she thought!
Warrior
Regan has been newly released from her slave status and really wants to make a niche for herself within House of Galen. She is a scientist and soon finds herself tinkering with the local flora and bringing all sorts of neglected plants back to life. She soon engineers a better functioning med gel which is a wow with the gladiators. She is a little forthright in her mission to rescue her cousin from captivity and throws herself into trouble at every turn. She may say that she never wants to be put in a cage again but she seems to be set onto a self destruct mission to end back there in her hunt for her cousin!
Thorin has been hiding his "other" aide from all but Raiden it appears. He has a bit of an animal within, one that even his family did not seemingly want to accept. He is drawn to the feisty female scientist but she is determined to send him into a protective rage, she will insist on slipping the measures in place to keep her safe!
We see more of Kor Magna, the casinos and the very "vegasesque" atmosphere. Regan does take some getting used to. She can be a bit grating at times and for someone who has endured what she has, I get that she doesn't want her cousin to endure the same treatment but she also seems to be unable to follow the simplest rules to keep her from falling back into the bad guys clutches!!!
Thorin is complicated and wonderful! He protects Regan as best he can but still feels unworthy of her - silly man!!! There's very strong chemistry between the couple but it's not as straightforward as some relationships. We also see glimpses of the enigmatic owner of the casino and we finally find out a hint of what Kace is up to!
I did think the man eating flora was a bit much but when in space anything goes. Open your reader, engage the peepers and disengage reality and enjoy!
Hero
Rory was abducted from a space station where she was on the security team, enslaved by some butt ugly aliens and ended up on an alien planet with a few other Earth females. Now safely ensconced within the walls of House of Galen, a haven for the vulnerable, she is slowly adapting to her new life.
Kace is taciturn, stoic and solid and always seems to be there when Rory needs him. Thraxians are the bane of his, and the other Gladiators, lives and he lives for the day he can eradicate them.
Rory is all passion and fire and Kace is calm façade with no outbursts...there is going to be steam and fireworks!!! Another fab instalment in the series! All our heroes have their own strengths and weaknesses and they are not afraid to let their ladyloves know where they are on their list of priorities..it just takes some longer than others!
March 24, 2020
Three exciting stories with Terran women and alien warriors that would fight and love with all their alien hearts. Read them individually and enjoyed the plot developments and the intense adventures that had me following the action non-stop.
Gladiator
Harper Adams was a strong, smart and skilled woman with multiple resources. When she was forced to the Arena her potential was manifested and she became the perfect match to Raiden Tiago, the Champion of the Arena. Liked the chemistry between these two characters and how the similarities of their losses. The House of Galen’s gladiators were incredible! The way the author described their strength and skills gave a visual of power. Loved this story full of action, adventure, romance, sex and suspense. The horrible and scary monster were a nightmare and the fights very imaginative. This story opened the way to other gladiator stories in their fight to save the weak.
Warrior
The face the Gladiators of the Galen House showed the Arena fans was a façade. They were there for different reasons and rarely show who they really were, but one thing was true, they were there to help and free the weak. Thorin’s was struggling with the attraction he felt for Reagan, the little earthling woman. He knew she was not for him because he was a monster and he could not hurt her. Reagan was amazed because of the strong attraction she felt for Thorin and when she discovered her cousin was out there she asked for the Galen Gladiators help to rescue her. Strong heroine with self-esteem issues and a hero decided to risk his live for her. Exciting story with lot of action, suspense, romance, some emotional moments, hot sex and a fight with strange and scary creatures that had me on edge. The narrations were descriptive and interesting making my imagination work overtime.
Hero
Rory had her eyes on Kace Tameron, the cold and sexy Gladiator that only thinks in his duty to his warrior planet. He had been a nut hard to crack but she was decided to conquer him. He had not learned to love and didn’t trust what he was feeling for the Earth woman. When someone was threating Rory’s life Kace was in protector mode and I was very pleased with the man’s prowess. Love these Gladiator’s stories full of action, suspense, sex, strange creatures and adventure. The House of Galen Gladiators had been a hit.
Gladiator
Harper Adams was a strong, smart and skilled woman with multiple resources. When she was forced to the Arena her potential was manifested and she became the perfect match to Raiden Tiago, the Champion of the Arena. Liked the chemistry between these two characters and how the similarities of their losses. The House of Galen’s gladiators were incredible! The way the author described their strength and skills gave a visual of power. Loved this story full of action, adventure, romance, sex and suspense. The horrible and scary monster were a nightmare and the fights very imaginative. This story opened the way to other gladiator stories in their fight to save the weak.
Warrior
The face the Gladiators of the Galen House showed the Arena fans was a façade. They were there for different reasons and rarely show who they really were, but one thing was true, they were there to help and free the weak. Thorin’s was struggling with the attraction he felt for Reagan, the little earthling woman. He knew she was not for him because he was a monster and he could not hurt her. Reagan was amazed because of the strong attraction she felt for Thorin and when she discovered her cousin was out there she asked for the Galen Gladiators help to rescue her. Strong heroine with self-esteem issues and a hero decided to risk his live for her. Exciting story with lot of action, suspense, romance, some emotional moments, hot sex and a fight with strange and scary creatures that had me on edge. The narrations were descriptive and interesting making my imagination work overtime.
Hero
Rory had her eyes on Kace Tameron, the cold and sexy Gladiator that only thinks in his duty to his warrior planet. He had been a nut hard to crack but she was decided to conquer him. He had not learned to love and didn’t trust what he was feeling for the Earth woman. When someone was threating Rory’s life Kace was in protector mode and I was very pleased with the man’s prowess. Love these Gladiator’s stories full of action, suspense, sex, strange creatures and adventure. The House of Galen Gladiators had been a hit.
May 18, 2023
Gladiator
Anna Hackett
5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. With a whole new world to get your head around and well written characters it was hours of entertainment. I love how you learn all the different species and how well they fit with humans. A fantastic performance.
Warrior
5 stars
This is a great series. I love how these big buff Alphas fall to their knees for their mates. With a brutal honest quality, I can get enough of Anna’s writing style. A brilliant performance.
Hero
5 stars
When trying to find a purpose in the new world, this woman struggles to find her strength. With such a tough mate that is in denial she has her work cut out.
Anna Hackett
5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. With a whole new world to get your head around and well written characters it was hours of entertainment. I love how you learn all the different species and how well they fit with humans. A fantastic performance.
Warrior
5 stars
This is a great series. I love how these big buff Alphas fall to their knees for their mates. With a brutal honest quality, I can get enough of Anna’s writing style. A brilliant performance.
Hero
5 stars
When trying to find a purpose in the new world, this woman struggles to find her strength. With such a tough mate that is in denial she has her work cut out.
March 23, 2020
I love this series!
I read each of these books as they were published. They are all imaginative, thrilling and very romantic. Once you get started, you won’t want to quit! I think, of these three, that Gladiator is my favorite. Maybe because it was an exciting new series, maybe because the cover model so perfectly depicted the character of Raiden in the story - regardless, it’s an awesome story and a perfect start to a great series. Read and fall in love as I have!
I read each of these books as they were published. They are all imaginative, thrilling and very romantic. Once you get started, you won’t want to quit! I think, of these three, that Gladiator is my favorite. Maybe because it was an exciting new series, maybe because the cover model so perfectly depicted the character of Raiden in the story - regardless, it’s an awesome story and a perfect start to a great series. Read and fall in love as I have!
July 25, 2021
🔥 HOT series
I enjoyed every morsel of the series, the suspense, the characters and so much more. But my only dislike is as aliens gladiators the author should have at least made the effort to match the language. It's not only irritating but horribly fake, it's a total turn off. Otherwise it would have been a 5 star rating. With all her wonderful imagination, this bit takes the cake. But as always ....Heaven to bitsy,😇he hot sex paragraphs is soooo good.💥⚡🔥
I enjoyed every morsel of the series, the suspense, the characters and so much more. But my only dislike is as aliens gladiators the author should have at least made the effort to match the language. It's not only irritating but horribly fake, it's a total turn off. Otherwise it would have been a 5 star rating. With all her wonderful imagination, this bit takes the cake. But as always ....Heaven to bitsy,😇he hot sex paragraphs is soooo good.💥⚡🔥
March 23, 2020
I reading these books 📚, they have good storylines and are entertaining and filled with adventure. The interaction and chemistry between the characters is great. I can't wait for more from this author. I received these books individually as a FREE ARC copy to read and I voluntarily leave this review.
February 19, 2022
Absolutely EXCELLENT 😁
Oh, I just Love box-set's and the first three books of this series was Awesome 😃. Lots of action, crazy situations, creepy bad things, yummy sex stuff and totally wonderful characters 😊. Thanks so much Anna, I truly enjoy all of your stories and can't wait to read more 🤓.
Oh, I just Love box-set's and the first three books of this series was Awesome 😃. Lots of action, crazy situations, creepy bad things, yummy sex stuff and totally wonderful characters 😊. Thanks so much Anna, I truly enjoy all of your stories and can't wait to read more 🤓.
October 4, 2023
This whole series was fantastic, even the shorter stories. I do have a major soft spot for Harper and Raiden, but I am always like that with the first book from most series. I am actually sitting down and re-reading this book again right now :) Thanks for your wonderful writing Anna. I am rarely disappointed with your books.
February 11, 2022
Exciting
WOW! Exciting is what this series is! Action packed with love entering the picture! An Earth Space Station is attacked by Alien slavers from across the Galaxy. The Station's personnel are taken as slaves. They are rescued by Gladiators of the House of Galen on Carthago.
WOW! Exciting is what this series is! Action packed with love entering the picture! An Earth Space Station is attacked by Alien slavers from across the Galaxy. The Station's personnel are taken as slaves. They are rescued by Gladiators of the House of Galen on Carthago.
January 28, 2023
really enjoyed the series so far.
What a fun ride. Great characters and the plot is very well thought out and keeps you interested. I love feeling that pull at the heartstrings and Kace and Rory’s story certainly does that! Excited for the rest of the series. Thank you Anna
What a fun ride. Great characters and the plot is very well thought out and keeps you interested. I love feeling that pull at the heartstrings and Kace and Rory’s story certainly does that! Excited for the rest of the series. Thank you Anna
March 26, 2020
These first three books in the series are absolutely fantastic. It will get you hooked on some sexy gladiators and their feisty mates.
March 27, 2020
I have read each of the stories in this set and have loved all of them. My favorite one will have to be book one with Raiden and Harper. Highly recommend this series.
April 7, 2020
These books are an excellent start to this series. They are full of suspense and action. When you read them, you can see something like it actually happening and it is very believable.
December 24, 2021
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I love when box sets come out because it gives me an awesome excuse to read a series favorite again. Love these characters just as much the second time around.
I love when box sets come out because it gives me an awesome excuse to read a series favorite again. Love these characters just as much the second time around.
June 2, 2022
Great stories.
I recommend these stories to anyone wanting an exciting read. Can't wait to start reading the ext INE in this series.
I recommend these stories to anyone wanting an exciting read. Can't wait to start reading the ext INE in this series.
November 6, 2022
Galactic Gladiators
The wonderful House of Galen has gladiators who have honour and if you are a feisty cute human woman this is where you want to be.
The wonderful House of Galen has gladiators who have honour and if you are a feisty cute human woman this is where you want to be.
April 30, 2025
wonderful
Anna Hackett is one of my favorite authors, her characters are well thought out and woven in a dynamic way
Anna Hackett is one of my favorite authors, her characters are well thought out and woven in a dynamic way
October 17, 2022
Love it!!
This is a fun series to read. It's different than other books I've read. There's lots of action mixed in as well as sexy scenes. I like the world building and character details. It's like a mix of Roman Gladiators meets advanced technology in a different universe. Or you could say it's like the movie Gladiator and Star Wars had a baby and this is the Enders' Game. The females are well written with just enough strength and femininity to make them well liked and the men are well written with enough physical strength, bad boy, and rough edges that their women can soften without changing them. It's better than those weak willed women or naive women I've read about in so many other books that make me wanna smack a b****. So yes this is an awesome series and a must read for people who are looking for something different and new.
This is a fun series to read. It's different than other books I've read. There's lots of action mixed in as well as sexy scenes. I like the world building and character details. It's like a mix of Roman Gladiators meets advanced technology in a different universe. Or you could say it's like the movie Gladiator and Star Wars had a baby and this is the Enders' Game. The females are well written with just enough strength and femininity to make them well liked and the men are well written with enough physical strength, bad boy, and rough edges that their women can soften without changing them. It's better than those weak willed women or naive women I've read about in so many other books that make me wanna smack a b****. So yes this is an awesome series and a must read for people who are looking for something different and new.
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