Though she is the owner of a popular tavern in the capital city, when the planet of Hippolyta is defeated by a more powerful world Kara Hannafin is chosen for a deeply shameful role. She will be a war bride, a plaything to be punished, claimed, and very publicly used and shared by the man to whom the invaders have given her, all with a live audience from two worlds watching.
As she is stripped, spanked, and brought to one quivering orgasm after another in front of a crowd of onlookers, Kara cannot hide her body's response to the humiliating ordeal. But when the cameras which have recorded every blush for the entertainment of millions are finally turned off, will she admit the truth to herself or keep pretending she hasn't enjoyed every moment of it?
Publisher's Note: War Bride is a stand-alone entry in the Galactic Discipline series. The books of the Galactic Discipline series can be read in any order. War Bride includes spankings and sexual scenes. If such material offends you, please don't buy this book.
Emily Tilton, whose books have hit number one on Amazon in six different erotica categories, wishes she could live out her fantasies of submission the way her characters do.
Emily's erotica is a narrative version of her nearly lifelong quest to reconcile her submissive erotic orientation with her ethics. She writes erotic romance, but her books are always frankly and unashamedly about sex, because writing about sex helps her understand that fundamental part of her life better. She hopes maybe it does the same for her readers.
Over the many years since Emily became aware of her sometimes unbearable craving for spanking, ravishment, and all the shameful things that go with it, she has tried to come to terms with that craving in more ways than she can count. The first of the ways was by reading, voraciously, every piece of BDSM erotica she could find.
Eventually, she read "Story of O." As is reflected throughout her work, it changed her life, though the change has been gradual, and continues to this day. The idea that other women might share the lusts she has by turns been ashamed of and defiantly proud of, that a woman like the real Pauline Réage might write so beautifully of those lusts, and work them out so thoroughly and even pitilessly on a character, put Réage's famous pencil in her right hand. Or, to put it in the terms of EXPLORATIONS, which she considers her magnum opus, it put her left hand on the keyboard of her laptop and her right hand in her lap, if you know what she means. Emily started to write spanking stories.
Kara is at her bar working, when it’s announced her planet has surrendered to Magisterian Dominion and her government has agreed to war reparations.
It’s expected this will truly go into affect in a week or so, when the treaty is finalized and signed. So, when soldiers barge into the bar along with cameras, Kara and her fellow female patrons attempt to stand firm when ordered to strip. It doesn’t last long.
The women no longer have any standing in their society, titles, property or even their full names. Gregor, a patron also at the bar, is given ownership and rights over the women. And they’re all now staring in the War Brides show, being filmed and broadcast for all to view.
This was a searingly sexual, well written story, with interesting characters. I found the combination of the reparations, the War Bride show and being filmed, to be an intriguing combination. I’ll definitely continue to look for and read Emily Tilton.
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Our heroine is just a prize from the conquerors, and they intend to display their prize in a very public manner.
This story is something a little different from our author in that it is a standalone, not part of any of her main series that I am aware of.
That being said, it is still an erotic story featuring D/S and punishment, primarily spanking, so it does have something in common with the others. The story is well written and easy to read as well, with an interesting setting and good solid characters. And the characters are where our story is focused, particularly on our heroine who has a very educational journey in front of her. What will she learn? Well that is what you have to read to find out (although you can probably guess if you have read any other stories by this author). I liked the change of scenery in this story as well as our heroine, providing another fine bit of steamy entertainment.
Highly recommended.
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Steamy read. Kara is going from owning a popular tavern to a war bride after her planet has surrendered to the Magisterian. Now she owns nothing as her rights and property have been taken from her. What will her new master have in store for her? Entertaining and off the charts hot. I liked it.
I like Emily Tilton and have read other books by her. This book kept me wanting to know what was going to happen next. I enjoyed the Gregor character, he was smart and easy to like under the circumstances. It is set in another world so it is entirely an entertaining read. I also like her two other friends Unna and Frela. The whole premise is that their planet was taken over and they end up on this "reality show" to show everyone that the Magisterians are in charge. I did read a couple of instances where the events had similarities to current events, or maybe I just read too much into them. Great book.
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3 1/2 Stars from me... War Bride is the first book in a new series by Emily Tilton and is a good start. The Magisterian Dominion has taken over the world of bar owner Kara Hannafin. She and 2 of her friends/customers are told they are now war brides and their orientation/sexual humiliation will be broadcast to the entire world. In the Magisterian society females have no free will, no standing, no land or property, they are subservient sexual slaves to the males. Gregor, also a bar patron, is given these 3 women to dominate and train. This is a common theme throughout most Emily Tilton's books. The book is fast paced, interesting, a little squirmy at times, but overall a good read. I'm looking forward to more in the series.
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Kara, spunky bartender is minding her own business when the news of Magisterian has taken over her home planet of Hippolyta. Thinking nothing of it she continues working when the military and camera crews arrive to inform her and two of her friends they just lost everything and would become war brides under the new laws. All of their titles, rights and property were handed over to their new master Gregor. Life changes in an instant as the three girls fall from high community standing is broadcast across the universe. It’s freaking hot. Party melting, page turning story is sure to be a hit with the erotica readers!
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The book was delicious and mouth watering! There is something truly erotic about “owning” soneone else; having their entire life controlled by you. In this story there are elements of fantasy and science fiction, but the most of it is dominant submissive relations.
Reading about how the submissive melted when they had their holes used, had their minds used, and had their spirits broken when they were spanked was yummy. But above all of those things, reading how the subs thought about what they were feeling was sexy. Many of them reached climax just by the words spoken to them: “Good girl” “Gregor’s Kara” and saying “Yes Sir”.
I gave this 5/5. The writing was good, the premise was exquisite!
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Wow I do enjoy a good hot read and with anything that this author writes is usually off the charts.... When her world Hippolyta is overtaken by the Magistrates Dominion for a serious wrong Bar owner Kara’s life and that of her friends change when soldiers barge into the bar and are announced, they are no longer allowed to be independent losing all right and property and they’re given to their new master Gregor as War Brides, and is thoroughly disciplined on universal tv in front of everyone. This was one very hot panty melting erotic read and I definitely can’t wait to read more from this author..
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This is a quick, easy, hot read. However, I didn't find it was quite up to what I have come to expect from Emily. The storyline was not that strong, with one world "winning" control; of another. By doing so, they then decide that a bar owner Kara along with her friends Frela and Unna will become War Brides, to thier friend Gregor. Gregor must control, dominate and "use"' his girls or all face being taken to another place for training. Reluctantly, Gregor decides to do as they bid, in order to save them all from the alternative. But, all this happens, including the ending in the space of 24hrs and much of what the book promises just deosn't materlise or is very rushed.
This book is fast paced, interesting, intriguing and there is the common theme that is in Ms. Tilton's books. It seems that Kara's planet has just surrendered to the Magisterian Dominion and she finds out later that she is going to be losing her bar and will be a War Bride. Kara and her female friends try to push the soldiers out of her bar. They find out they have no standings and can't own property. They are given to the new owner, Gregor, and as he stripes them, spanks them, punish them it's all broadcasted in the War Brides Show that's being filmed. I received a free of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Conquered... Kara Hannafin had run her own successful tavern for the last five years when the news broke that the planet had surrendered to Magisterian Dominion. As part of the war reparations program Kara and her friends Unna, and Frela as well as her tavern are given to Gregor, one of her patrons. In addition, all three women are filmed and broadcast in a War Brides show being shamefully stripped, fondled, punished and used by their new owner Gregor and others. I received a free copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily
A very steamy sci-fi story! Gregor gets more than he bargained for when he steps into Kara's bar but luckily keeps his wits about him. He is so in love with Kara and the chemistry between them is hot. There are quite a few steamy scenes as he interacts with others as well, but he manages to keep that connection with Kara. It was a fun read and very different than what I had expected!
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Loved the book it was great, the story was well written and the characters are interesting. Kara owns a bar, friends Feel a and Unna are both attorneys all talking around the bar. Hippolytans are at war with the Magisterians Dominion. Mr Gregor Blanco likes to come to the bar just to see Kara. This book was so hot and steamy with emotions that makes you feel like you are on a rollercoaster ride.
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Emily has her own writing style and I enjoy many of her books. I like her institution books or the Institute and enjoy the bound for service series . The Pretorian Guard certainly have a different take on the world and is fascinating to read. I am not all that crazy about in the future conquered worlds by different Alien species, however this book also seemed to drag in its pace telling the story.
I read this book with a pained and cringing look on my face. It had some good scenes but the way the women were treated was too demeaning and there was no redemption for the characters. I’ve read a lot of these types of books, and most allow for some type of power balance. Not this one. It was enough that I’m not reading the rest of the series. Too cringy.
This author has a way of taking an idea and flipping it on its head. I liked this story though the beginning was shocking. It was effective in capturing my interest and attention though. The horrifying thought that this could actually happen in futuristic times is what captivated me. I liked how the author played the story out.
This short story has a preposterous premise, which is not enough for 2 stars, but my main issue is the focus on sexual reluctance and a lack of consent/safe word. Light punishment, lots of exhibition situations, very little thought about women's pleasure (but somehow they climax no problem). Also a clunky, too-wordy writing style.
Ms Tilton weaves helplessness and arousal expertly in this delightful romp. I wonder how any of us would respond to a conquerors sexual demands. These demands are not for your benefit but solely to demonstrate your submission, humiliation and abject obedience! A heady mixture.
It’s one of those stories that happens in a couple of days. It’s like Ed TV. Where three intelligent women are forced to perform intimate acts for a TV show. The women are professionals and the city that they live in has been put into some kind of law that takes away women’s rights. It’s interesting but not my cup of tea.
The whole series is great, but I think I like this story the best of all. All 3 women and guys got who they really wanted. Also it didn't seem to be as much in the way of punishment as in the others. All in all this is a excellent read and I look forward to more stories by Ms. tilton
I am not a fan of this genre dystopian/fantasy stories. But it is a curious read and makes you question what you would do if your world was turned upside down, your rights violated and how you would survive.
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This was a very intriguing & entertaining read. Liking this author more & more. I received a free copy of the book. And am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.
Ok read! The storyline was fine. Didn't plenty character development. Not planning on reading more books by the author. The storylines seem to be same from other books.
I decided to try a couple of this author’s books. Big mistake. I took the warnings into account, however they’re not strong enough in my opinion. I have no problem with dominant male & submissive females but I found the total humiliation of females here, just awful. It felt less erotic, but very pornographic. I know there is a market for these types of books, but they’re not for me. Buyer beware.
When I read the blurb I thought seems interesting. And it is!!
When I read the blurb I thought seems a bit odd. And it is!!
Then I started to read it a thought, hmm this seems extremely degrading towards the female populace, and it really, really is!!
BUT it's also quite empowering for the women too!!
At first I really thought I'd made a huge mistake with this book, but in all honesty, I'm seriously glad I took the risk and now I can't wait to read the rest.
If you want something that's actually quite different than what's currently out there, then take a chance on this. I thoroughly enjoyed the book.