His Carnal Need

Xylon Warriors #2

by Ruth D. Kerce

Xylon Warriors - His Carnal Need By Ruth D. Kerce Book 2 in the Xylon Warriors series. Warrior Erik Rhodes demands compliance from his men and submission from his women. He's found the woman he wants and intends to Brand as his own. His "erotic visions" of her indicate that she is his true breeder-mate. Nobody will dispute his claim. Leila Abdera hasn't submitted to a man in years. Now the Xylon Leader demands that she complete a sexual re-initiation to gain the ability to self-heal. She will need to submit to Erik…and to an entire Alliance of men during the rite. If the ceremony is successful a team of Warriors, all self-healers, will travel to the main moon of Xylon to retrieve a sterilization formula. Created by the Egesa Slave Masters—a half-lizard, half-humanoid race—the compound threatens the future of Xylon. Leila puts aside her fears and completes the re-initiation so she can go on the mission. Learning to trust isn't easy, but she falls in love with Erik and actually begins to crave his sexual dominance. And Erik learns that though he may control Leila's body, she holds his heart and soul in her hands.

Genres: Erotica, Science Fiction, Romance, Fantasy, Erotic Romance, Aliens, Paranormal

258 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2005

About the author

Ruth started writing stories at age 8. At age 10, one of her stories won 1st in class (a romance, of course). Later, she spent years in a science fiction romance writers group, where she really fell in love with writing.

She is a member of Romance Writers of America and is a From the Heart chapter founding member. Her 1st book came out in 2001 - Wild Temptation, a western historical - followed by the Seasons of Romance anthology, which contained her short story, Naughty or Nice? (both books now out of print)

Ruth D. Kerce currently writes ultra-spicy romances for Changeling Press & she also has a few self-published stories.

Reviews

[Julie (jjmachshev) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am really enjoying this series from Ruth D. Kerce. "Xylon Warriors: His Carnal Need" is the second book. "Xylon Warriors - Initiation" was the first and as soon as I finished it, I started on this book.

This is a rocking erotic science fiction series with plenty of action--both sexual and non-sexual. It's about an epic battle for control of planets and people, and the warriors fighting the battle. So far both books have menage and light BDSM situations. The third book is only out in ebook format right now and available from Ellora's Cave.

[Vivian · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5
Second in the series, it gives the a traumatized character, Leila, from the first book her HFN. The emotional interaction between the H/h is stilted. I think the dialogue is awkward and diminishes the intensity between them. The sexual escapades is ramped up, with 4 males and the female and since she's of the same species there's none of those human hangups to worry about. Seriously thermonuclear at times.

The series plot is developed along, but several new monkeywrenches are thrown in making one wonder how long it will go on. I admit to liking cult sci-fi movies and this series gives me the same vibe, so even if it isn't perfectly wrought I'm entertained and look forward to the next Xylon Warrior offering.

[Vivian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Leila gets initiated by Braden,Torque,Kam and Erik. This takes up half of the story (good smut). Then Leila,Kam and Erik go on a quick mission to Marid. The bad guys know that they are there and try to keep them there but it don't work. They get out alive.

Something happens to Alexa and Braden goes in search of her.

I really like this story. Will continue with the rest.

[Lisa J · Rating 2 out of 5]

I mean...what do you think,/i> I think? I wanted to give this series a chance. The first one was not my thing, I heard they got better...still not my thing. The world-building doesn't do it for me, the characters feel flat and interchangeable, and there is a lot of sex: the end. I am nonetheless very glad this writer and her fans seem to love 'em, so vaya con dios!

[Sassy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book more that the first as I found the story-line much better. I believe that the next book (#3 in this series) is about Kam, and it should be a good one - he has a soft part in my heart.

Once again, these books are very graphic and not for the faint of heart....be warned!

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another short and quick read. I like that the author have a vivid imagination. The initiation on how to keep self heal is interesting to say the least. Not bad.

[Julianna · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't like this one as much as the first, but it still kept me interested and wanting to find out what was going to happen next!

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book in two days because I couldn't put it down! I enjoyed the first book in the series and liked this one even more. It had more plot and dealt with the universe of the series more.

[Barbara ★ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of multi-partner sex but a decent plot too. I look forward to continuing the series.

[Stephanie Seawright · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really love this series. I wish I wasn't so cheap to just go ahead and buy the last two and be done with it. Great story filled with lots of great sex scenes. Xylon Warriors where are you? Lol

[Momreadstoomuch · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really don't know what I like about this series the best, the action or the hot scenes. The story is well written with tons of hotness, surrounded by action, and suspense. great series.