The beautiful Talia. Rebel leader. A Sister in the Order of the Raith ‘Pa. Assassin. But most of all…my mate.
Now she lies before me. Conquered. A prize for my taking. Yet as I stare into her soul, Talia stares back into my own. I devour the contours of her body with my gaze. Feast my senses upon her supple form and the delights they promise. I have taken her, and she is mine. All mine.
My life is brutality. Slaying foes for the Empire. Carving them into quivering lumps, or reducing them to piles of ash. Yet when I stare into her fresh verdant-eyed gaze, I feel stirrings of something more. An existence beyond battle and warfare. A journey more profound and heart wrenching than any I have ever known.
Beause the longer I gaze at the lovely Talia, the more this human woman makes me wonder. Am I the conqueror? Or has my jalshagar conquered my heart?
I only know one thing. Talia is mine. And no force in the galaxy will tear her from my side.
Athena Storm is the pen name for two authors who fell in love with writing science fiction romance as they fell in love with each other.
She's the Athena. And he's the Storm. Athena hopes that one day it won't be a boyfriend/girlfriend writing duo, but a husband/wife team. But she's not pressuring at all. Not one bit.
Science fiction is the biggest love for the writing duo, and they've been doing the writing for quite some time now, building a universe that readers can get lost and explore in. Filled with big bad alien warriors, sassy human women who give as well as they get, hilarious situations, and enough steam to melt stars!
The duo have created the Athenaverse, where all books in all series are tied together. You can start anywhere but once you do, you'll want to explore them all!
When they get married, they plan to continue writing science fiction romance forever. But again, no pressure on the marrying part. Not at all. (Not like writing Happily Ever After ALL Day won't give you any ideas on its own, right?)
I absolutely enjoyed reading each & every page of this captivating dark alien romance with an “enemies to lovers” undertone. It is the fourth book in the “Reaper’s Property” series & is definitely worth reading. The story-line & plot is splendidly well-written with unique well-developed, strong-willed characters with perfectly flawed personalities & each of them has their own agendas. It is about: brutal alien warrior (Orlak) who is inclined to be absolutely merciless & a human female assassin (Talia) quite determined to kill Orlak naturally things do not go according to her plan. There is: a conniving Helios Combined, reapers, rebels, humans, a fated mate/jalshager, a lot of action, adventure, twists & turns, suspense, danger, threats, enemies, conflict, violence, invasions, confrontations, confusion, manipulations, blackmail, betrayal, discipline, punishment, covert plans, surprises, compromises, steamy scenes, contentment & a hard-earned, well-deserved happy conclusion.
These two write engaging stories that bring in a unique ability to transport the reader into these worlds! It is explosive what these two create! I am so in love with the Reapers! Not only do they all have heart but it shows within the pages that you get exactly what they are! They are determined and tactile but each has shown that they feel. This book takes us on a journey with Talia a Rebel leader and a Sister in the Order of the Raith ‘Pa. She is worthy and she is this reapers equal in all things; and Orlok who is a Reaper and a warrior monk that knows Talia is his mate but yet is willing to battle with her to prove his worthiness and want. This is a very pronounced visual story with lots of realistic entities that allow the reader to travel to and within this universe! Wonderfully written and one that I HIGHLY recommend!!!!
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2341. Orlok, the Primus leader for the Reaper Empire and a SoulSinger. His men are watching over the crops on D’jal and dealing with a rebel uprising when humans try to destroy the desalination plant. The powerful Orlok is able to stop them and take prisoners. Among them he discovers Talia, a Sister in the Order of the Raith'Pa and an assassin, whom he recognizes as his jalshagar, the mate fated for him. They are both strong and well-suited to each other through their warrior spirits. He doesn't want a mate, tries to fight it, but the mating instinct cannot be thwarted. So instead he will make her his slave. This is the story that begins their journey to their fate, and he will fight to the death for her if anyone tries to take her from him, if only to prove to her his own worthiness.
The overall story is good and captivates the reader’s attention. There are parts (kink) that I despise and skipped over; I did not see any warning about the childish spanking and such or I would have avoided the book. I do hope authors point those things out a little better going forward. It takes a good story and ruins it for me.
ADULT Alpha Alien Male🐺🍆⛲💪🔫🔪 XXX Romance💕 and Adventure.
Orlok🐺🍆⛲💪🔫🔪 is the Primus, a leader for the Reaper Empire. He is also a SoulSinger🎶, a Reaper who can use his voice for building or nurturing good, or for destruction. He is on the planet D'jal🌍 with his army overseeing crops🌿 and putting down a rebel uprising. The human rebels attempt to destroy a desalination plant but are thwarted by Orlok🐺🍆⛲💪🔫🔪 and his men. Many are captured and will become conscripted into the Reaper army.
One warrior in particular, Talia💃💋 he instantly recognizes as his fated mate, but first he tries to kill her. But he cannot. He doesn't want a mate but his mating drive cannot be denied. He compromises and makes her his slave.
Orlok🐺🍆⛲💪🔫🔪 is a controlling Spankenstein,👋👋👋 among his many other bad boy talents!
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There are various types of explicicit s*x scenes in this ADULT sci-fi Romance💕. No cliffhanger await at this ending!
This book was so well-written and I didn't want it to end. Talia, a Sister in the Order of the Raith'Pa and at the top of the rebels is a woman who is more than a match for any reaper, a fighter with a complex fighting style, a brilliant statistician and a woman of faith with a pragmatism that shows she is so much more than just a Sister of the Order. I loved Orlok, he is a SoulSinger, Primus and in charge of the planet D'jal. When the rebels attack the desalination plant, vital in keeping the crops and ultimately life, on D'jal going the Reapers manage to repel them and take prisoners. Only when the two come face to face when Talia tries to assassinate Orlok their eyes meet and he immediately recognises that she is his jalshagar. What follows is a tale of passion, submission, discovery and ultimately, and most beautifully a love and mutual respect that neither expected and along the way, plenty of action and danger to keep you on the edge of your seat.
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These books just get better and better and everyone I’ve read so far keep you captivated and excited throughout there story and each couples journey is different but the same and each reaper gets the girl in the end and Talia and Orlok is no different except Talia is a sister an assassin from the order of the Raith’Pa that has just been taken as a prisoner with others after an attempt at destroying the desalination plant. Orlok is a soul singer and warrior in charge of the crops on D’jal and with the humans uprising attempt which fails he meets his fated mate Talia that he wants nothing to do with but you can’t out run fated and so he takes her as his slave and soon realizes that they both enjoy some hot spice in the bedroom which just makes her the perfect mate. This is another must read and very enjoyable.
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I liked it. She is a rebel leader and she surrenders so he won't kill the other rebels. Instead he takes all of them prisoner.
SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER
She is his fated mate. They fall in love. Eventually while they are running from the Helios Combine, they discover she can help him sing the Songs of the Inshara. They shatter a huge boulder together that is blocking their secret tunnel in the mountain.
The Emperor and his fated mate are expecting their first child. The hero is demoted after losing the planet Djal to the Helios Combine. He is told to teach the Reapers and other humans how to sing the Songs. And he is the greatest Birthsinger so he wants him close for when the Empress goes into labor.
This is also the first big defeat for the Reapers since they have started building their Empire, losing the planet Djal that they conquered.
Orlok, the Primus leader for the Reaper Empire. He's also a SoulSinger, someone who oversees the crops. He and his men also have to fight against the human rebels attempting to destroy the desalination plant. Orlok fights the humans and they capture many. There is a warrior, Talia that he knows his his fated mate, or his jalshagar. They will start a journey that defies war and battle. He will fight to the death if someone dares to take her from him. There is bloodshed, action, adventure, violence, suspense, and most of all hot sexy steam. Wonderful story. I received an ARC copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Talia thinks that killing Orlok is the only way to get help from the Combine for the people of D'jal against the Reaper occupation. But she and Orlok find that they cannot harm each other because they are jalshagar. Talia thinks that the Reapers are a worse fate for the people of Donald, but she's coming to find that not only are the Reapers not the monsters they're portrayed as, but that Orlok is a mate who is noble and values her for herself and her knowledge as well. great characters and story, loved it. A great read.
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It seems that fate believes Reapers need their mates but that it won’t be easy. They must claim and dominate them. But at the same time cherish them and allow them to grow. Orlok is one such reaper. He controls a planet but the rebels are becoming a nuisance. Talia will do anything to free those oppressed, even break her beliefs and assassinate the leader. The story has plenty of fighting but who is the bad guy seems to change at times. The romance will slowly build with the help of the fated mate bond. But not even the bond will stop a reaper from showing who is the master.
This is a wonderful dark love story. I love her writing I fell in love with the characters even as they were starting their journey. It has lots of action and the setting of war only sets off how wonderful their love is. To me this is more of fairy tale then any of the recognized ones. I can only hope that each person finds a love like this at least once in their life. It has all you could hope for high points and low. Action and lots of passion
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Las peleas y conflictos siguen mejorando asi que me encanta, BSDM aunque sea bajo amenaza ella lo acepto bastante rapido, lo que no me gusto fue que Orlak no le importe nada ella, ni sus pensamientos y promesas, aunque eso cambia mas adelante y parece que al final era algo que ella necesitaba y en el fondo queria. Es una pena que parezca ser el ultimo libro ya que es interesante como van peleando y expendiendo su imperio en general, tambien el cambio que se esta dando como raza en general. Y quisiera saber como seran los bebes mestizos XD
Orlok was a threat to all those who crossed his path he was a unique fighting machine with unquenchable needs. However nothing ever prepared him for the moment the fates changed his life and now he's having to figure out what's happening to him because she's everything he could ever wanted and he'll do whatever he has to; to hold on to her and keep her safe.
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A dark story of enemies to lovers for sure- with teamwork and love in the end. Talia and Orlok are in direct opposition at the start of the story. It is satisfying to see understanding about the drive for control emerge as the story evolves. Nothing is ever truly black and white. I really enjoyed the challenges in the story plus the satisfying ending.
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I wrote a good review and accidentally erased it. I am not repeating myself. Sorry. Love the way Talia took him and showed him how to rebel and love at the same time. as his jalshagar conquered it was cool to see. Adventure to those willing to get on the ride with this book. Villains beware this Beast is on a mission for his Talia.
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This one felt just a little bit darker than the other books in the Reaper Empire series. I think it’s because, in the first chapter, Orlok seems like a decent person, but then he goes and does something so unconsciously brutal and Reaper-y, that it threw me for a bit of a loop. There’s redemption though, in his love and promotion of Thalia, his mate. Another thrilling addition to the Athenaverse.
Beast is book four in the series Reaper’s Property by authors Athena Storm & Cara Stone. Brilliant!! This storyline is darkly gritty- there’s discipline (but only if you get sassy) and submission. Action scenes keep the characters on their toes and the jalshagar bond adds that spice that warms- well we all know what(where) it warms. Enjoy!!
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I loved this book slightly more than the other three,it wasn’t just lustful and other things but the story was mind blowing,and sadness crept into me with tears.will there be more from the reapers,because the robots haven’t been got rid of or the rest trying to kill them,or the baby of the empress ,and the children of the others maybe.please can we have more
Loved the book it was great, the story was well written and the characters were intriguing. I was so engrossed in the book, it was one of those books that you did not know it had you pulled in from the start, one page at a time. He wants to protect her make her his.
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Oh my goodness, my head exploded reading this Reaper love/battle story from these two amazing authors. This story is about Talia a strong leader and Orlok a warrior reaper . He has to prove that he is good enough for her his mate. She is all he could ask for and then more. I could not put this story down.
Whew!! Definitely a must read book. Meeting your jalshagar was never meant to be easy as this steamy, fast-paced story proves. Another wonderful read by this author as the jalshagar bond threatens to destroy hearts and lives if it is not recognised and accepted. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is my first book by Athena Storm and I really enjoyed it!!! Talia and Orlok know they are fated mates!!! I always enjoy paranormal romance!!! I definitely will be going back to check the rest of the books in this series!!! Read and enjoy!!!
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Exciting Read! I enjoyed reading this sci-fi romance featuring one of the fearsome Reapers and his fated mate. The plot line’s suspenseful danger kept me on the edge of my seat, and I found I couldn’t put this book down. I received a free review copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I mean... seriously? He forces her, takes her away from everything she worked for and she just rolls with it? No hate, no retaliation, no vengeance, no punishement to make him realise what an assh*le he is? Ugh. I couldn't even finish it. This is NOT the way bdsm works. Consentment first and foremost people! UGH! This book was a big facepalm xC
This is on the darker side of the athena universe. a great book with great characters. this sucks you in and you don't want it to end. i just can not get enough of these books
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I thought this book was great. The love of Talia and the beast. Gripping storyline and exciting chapters. The characters were interesting and certainly kept the book going. I recieved a free copy via Booksprout and this is my review given freely and honestly
The book was awesome with enough action and drama to keep you on your toes from beginning to end. The characters were made for each other to survive their emiemes, battles, and everything else they go through. Amazing series and definitely a must buy.
What a thrilling series! Talia is an assassin, who is captured and now at the mercy of Orlak an alien reaper. These two characters are engaging in this action packed and well written story line.
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LUV the reaper books by this author! Each book features a tough uncompromising reaper and just as tough female combatant. Yin Yang, both defeated by the Jalshagar soul bonding! Always with spot on writing, expert plotting and world building, raunchy, sensual, and erotic with hints of humor in the leads verbal interactions. Plenty of intrigue and adventure definitely guarantees an immersive read. This book is #4 in the Reaper’s Property series and features Talia and Orlok as they do battle with each other and the changing world around them to finally arrive at the love, despite their differences that has been fully earned. HEA and looking forward to book #5!
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HOT HOT HOT!!! LUV the reaper books by this author! Each book features a tough uncompromising reaper and just as tough female combatant. Yin Yang, both defeated by the Jalshagar soul bonding! Always with spot on writing, expert plotting and world building, raunchy, sensual, and erotic with hints of humor in the leads verbal interactions. Plenty of intrigue and adventure definitely guarantees an immersive read. This book is #4 in the Reaper’s Property series and features Talia and Orlok as they do battle with each other and the changing world around them to finally arrive at the love, despite their differences that has been fully earned. HEA and looking forward to book #5!
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