Surrender

Rescue #2

by Mx. Alex

**This book contains sexually explicit scenes and adult content that may be considered offensive or disturbing to some readers including heavy BDSM themes. Reader discretion is advised**

Ethan is one of the thousands of humans who were secretly kidnapped and transported to the alien planet Raug. Forced to live as servants and slaves, many of them would do anything to get back to Earth; but not Ethan. He’s found a home with his lover and denmate, his Raugon master, Kipexo. Together, they’ve vowed to bring the truth of the humans’ situation to light and save them all from servitude.

As his master works to find proof Ethan’s people were taken from Earth by force, Ethan discovers a group of runaway humans in need. Getting involved could sabotage everything, but turning his back on the sick and starving just isn’t an option. Helping the runaways soon becomes more difficult and dangerous than Ethan ever imagined. If it means risking the life he and Kipexo have built together, is that the price he’s willing to pay to save his friends?

This book is part of a series that should be read in order.

Genres: BDSM, M M Romance, Aliens, Romance, Science Fiction, Fantasy, LGBT

334 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 30, 2021

About the author

Mx. Alex (they/them) has been writing since childhood. Though their taste in literature varies, they're always drawn to a good gay love story. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, Alex strives to bring more diversity into the world through their books. Most of their stories also include BDSM elements that are as sexy as they are safe, sane, and consensual.

**Please practice safe kink**

Alex lives in a small town in rural Pennsylvania with their partner and their two dogs. When not writing, they enjoy camping, skiing, and going to the movies for date night. They also like to play board games, video games, and D&D with friends.

Reviews

[Brooke · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐️ 3 stars ⭐️

“It’s alright to fall to pieces,” Kipexo said. “As long as someone’s there to put you back together again. You come out stronger on the other side.”

Oh no, where did it all go wrong? I was so in love with the setting and the characters in book one, but as I was reading Surrender I just…lost interest.
The magic was gone, my brain was distracted, the plot got boring — I don’t know exactly why but I found myself skipping and skimming and not really caring about anything. Such a bummer ‘cause I really enjoyed Rescue and I really wanted to enjoy the rest of this trilogy, but my heart isn’t in it anymore.

It was still somewhat fun. The spice was nice and kinky but not excellent, and I did like that it was in Ethan’s POV. I guess the plot got lost along the way, lots of drama going on but also not enough.
Ok, I’m rambling and not making sense so future me: you liked this, but didn’t love it. Maybe come back to it in the future when you’re in a different headspace to finish it up.

“You are everything I want in life,” Kipexo said. “Nothing but death will take you from me.”

CW and tropes (spoilers):
- PTSD
- Violence & gore
- Kidnapping
- Murder
- Master/slave play
- D/s dynamic
- Toys
- Chastity
- Bondage
- Mentions of mpreg
- Strict top/bottom
- Orgasm control
- Sensory play/impact play
- Ruined orgasm
- Edging & multiple orgasms

[Sierra Cassidy · Rating 5 out of 5]

HELL YES WE GET TO BE BACK WITH ETHAN AND KIPEXO AGAIN!!!
I got to be critique partner on this story and I'm so proud of it and of Alex.
There is so much danger and chaos and twisty turns going on in this story. Plus we get some extra spicy sexy scenes!!
I just love seeing my boys together and pushing back against corruption while helping those who need them most.
Also cuteness with Dex! I still need fanart of this floof. Someone get on that LOL. Oh, and cuteness with Grolpre! SO MANY THINGS I COULD SAY BUT THEY'RE SPOILERS. You're gonna love it
GO READ IIIIIIIIIIIT

[Julia · Rating 2 out of 5]

What little plot the first instalment got was swallowed by so many sex scenes I am convinced the book would be one chapter long if they got deleted. Christ. PWP indeed.

There is a story here, buried under all the other stuff, but it is hard to get to amidst all the bonking.

[Aeron · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is a whole series review. No. No, no, no. Fucking NO.

The first two books are generally fine. There's character development issues here and there, and the alien MC is an asshole at times. But the sex is very hot and their relationship becomes addictive to read.

So what's the problem? After two books of the "you are my person forever" type of M/M love, the author decides to throw a third AND a fourth person into their relationship in book three. So this series becomes poly at the end. Out of fucking NOWHERE. It is one of the craziest literary decisions I've read in a long time. Even the blurb for the third book says "MM"... NOTHING about poly. It's shady as hell.

I'm not specifically against poly relationships, but I expect to know upfront if I'm reading them. Not three books into a series after a couple has been the primary focus for two whole books. Furthermore, the reason to expand into poly needs to make sense, it needs to be natural. This felt contrived as fuck.

I'm not even going to bother commenting on anything else in detail. I won't be reading this author again. Reader trust has been broken. It's really sad because they ruined a good thing for something very silly. It would have been a 3 or 3.5 star rating for me, maybe 4, but now it's a 1 and I wish I could award negative stars.

[Allisha Fisher · Rating 3 out of 5]

This wasn't a bad continuation of the series, and it was exciting getting to be back with Kipexo and Ethan. However this books is about freaking ALIENS, why does every Alien species need to be human impregnable?! LIKE SERIOUSLY!?!?! Why? Why was that a necessity to have that in a perfectly good series - oh that's right, it wasn't! The author just threw it in because reasons. So that's why I rated a perfectly decent read 3 stars, because of the sheer unnecessary foreshadowing of MPreg Aliens. Families can happily consist of 2 people, and it infuriates me that it's insinuated it's not a complete for happy family unless there are kids involved, and god forbid they're happy as is... let's add kids... ugh. Frustrating. I read gay erotica for a reason, and avoid Mpreg for a reason!! If you want to make this Mpreg, then by all means LABEL it as such and give us a heads up for those of us that dislike it so that way we don't get invested and then slapped in the face with it in the end.

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

The second book was even better than the first!

What a great continuation of the Rescue Series. This series is fantastic, I love Ethan and Kipixo's story. I can't wait for book three!

[Bebe Harper · Rating 5 out of 5]

So Good!

I’m going to be honest, the steam wasn’t exactly my cup of tea. The story drew me in though. I loved book one because of the whole human pet rescue situation and now I’m invested in this story. I need to find out what happens with these poor humans and the aliens helping them! I hope there’s a book 3 in the works

[Assh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kipexo et Ethan
Commandant de guerre avec 4 bras
Extraterrestre et humain
MM, BDSM léger

Vesvon (meilleur ami de Kipexo, menteur)

Dr Grolpre (femme, expert en matière de profilage psychologique, thérapeute de Kipexo)
Dr Vroft (médecin aidant Kepixo et Etgan avec les amplants auditifs et les découverts de violence)

Erin (jumelle de Ethan, morte)
Sara (meilleure amie de Erin, humain de Vesvon)
Andrew (copain de Sara)
Tom (ex de Erin)
Nathalie
Sam (soumis aimaint les femmes, non binaire)

Reethis (Le capitaine du navire - l' Anamafrid)

Raug (planète des Raugon)

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L'histoire d'Ethan et Kipexo continue à partir du premier livre, cette fois du point de vue d'Ethan.
Le grand groupe d'humains en fuite essaie de trouver un moyen de retourner sur Terre. Lorsque leur cachette est découverte, Kipexo les aide à se rendre au prochain endroit, mais cela nécessite un long voyage sous terre où errent toutes sortes de bêtes dangereuses.

Ethan et Kipexo (ainsi que leurs deux alliés Raugon) ont un chemin difficile devant eux. Ils doivent rassembler suffisamment de preuves pour les présenter au Voile concernant le transport forcé d'humains de la Terre vers Raug par la HRRA et s'assurer que cette pratique ne se poursuive pas à l'avenir. Ils doivent également trouver un moyen de transport sûr pour les humains en fuite qui veulent retourner sur Terre.

Ce livre est plus bourré d'action que le premier et se termine sur un autre cliffhanger

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Ethan est un personnage tellement merveilleux et l'introduction de quelques nouveaux visages était surprenante et excitante. Je suis un peu amoureuse du doux Sam et j'ai hâte de voir ce qui se passera ensuite.

C'était triste qu'ils aient dû faire leurs preuves pour qu'on leur fasse confiance, mais c'est compréhensible compte tenu de la situation et du fait que le maître de Sam a trahi sa confiance totale et leur (pronom neutre) a enlevé le sous-espace et c'est tout simplement mal, vous ne faites pas ça à un sous-marin dont vous avez la garde.

Je suis content qu'Andrew ait pu s'en sortir même s'il a dû faire quelque chose d'horrible, mais il a sauvé sa fille et j'espère qu'il pourra obtenir de l'aide. Mais avec nos personnages principaux, j'espère qu'ils auront leurs propres enfants.

J'espère qu'ils trouveront une planète amicale sur laquelle atterrir afin qu'ils puissent obtenir les réparations nécessaires pour arriver sur Terre.

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J'adore cette série.
Kipexo montre à quel point il considère Ethan comme son égal et son compagnon de cellule. Beaucoup de doux moments romantiques, mais aussi beaucoup de moments chauds.

Le premier livre a laissé tomber une révélation explosive juste à la fin et cette intrigue se poursuit dans le deuxième livre. Il y a un peu d'"aventure" dans ce livre, avec une touche d'atmosphère de science-fiction effrayante, et j'ai adoré chaque instant.

Nous passons plus de temps sur page avec les personnages secondaires du premier livre ainsi que nous en rencontrons de nouveaux. Le rythme de ce livre était excellent et l'intrigue a retenu mon attention tout le temps.



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Ethan fait partie des milliers d'humains qui ont été secrètement kidnappés et transportés sur la planète extraterrestre Raug. Contraints de vivre comme des serviteurs et des esclaves, beaucoup d'entre eux feraient n'importe quoi pour revenir sur Terre ; mais pas Ethan. Il a trouvé un foyer avec son amant et compagnon de camp, son maître Raugon, Kipexo. Ensemble, ils ont juré de faire la lumière sur la situation des humains et de les sauver tous de la servitude.

Alors que son maître s'efforce de trouver des preuves que le peuple d'Ethan a été enlevé de force de la Terre, Ethan découvre un groupe d'humains en fuite dans le besoin. S'impliquer pourrait tout saboter, mais tourner le dos aux malades et aux affamés n'est tout simplement pas une option. Aider les fugitifs devient bientôt plus difficile et dangereux qu'Ethan ne l'aurait jamais imaginé. Si cela signifie risquer la vie que lui et Kipexo ont construite ensemble, est-ce le prix qu'il est prêt à payer pour sauver ses amis ?
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Kipexo était un Raugon, une race extraterrestre humanoïde deux fois plus petite que les humains. Avec leurs quatre bras, leurs muscles massifs et leur armure en plaques, les Raugon étaient des prédateurs naturels. Ajoutez à cela leurs yeux noirs purs, leurs quatre crocs acérés comme des rasoirs et leurs mèches souvent incroyablement courtes et ils étaient effrayants au premier coup d'œil.




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Dex était un hebin, un animal de la taille d'un beagle avec un bec, une tête emplumée et une queue qui rappelait à Ethan un paon puisqu'il pouvait déployer les plumes colorées. Le corps de Dex était une épaisse fourrure rouge foncé à l'exception de ses pieds qui étaient tous blancs, une caractéristique commune chez les chats. Il était intelligent aussi. Ethan se souvenait de la nuit où Sara s'était présentée avec l'arme de Vesvon. Avec seulement quelques ordres subtils de Kipexo, Dex l'avait désarmée avec l'habileté d'un spécialiste du combat entraîné. C'était impressionnant.

Mais à présent, il ressemblait à un animal de compagnie ordinaire alors qu'il s'approchait paresseusement de l'humain et se frottait contre sa jambe, exigeant de l'attention. Il portait un petit nœud papillon rouge : un cadeau de Kipexo à l'époque où Ethan et lui avaient commencé à se connaître. Considérant à quel point Butch, son vieux berger allemand, manquait à Ethan sur Terre, c'était un geste bienvenu.





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Le corps de Kipexo ne ressemblait à aucun humain. Bien que Raugon ait la même structure de base et les mêmes parties que les humains, leur peau était beaucoup plus épaisse et d'une couleur brun rougeâtre foncé. Leur armure en plaques était collée à leur peau et ils n'avaient aucun type de poils sur le corps. Leur tête était plus plate sur le dessus que celle d'un humain et avait des sourcils très proéminents ainsi que des lèvres plus larges qui couvraient leurs crocs impressionnants. La mâchoire de Kipexo était longue et étroite, lui donnant une apparence presque diabolique qui semblait encore plus intense lorsqu'il souriait. Chaque main n'avait que trois doigts, mais ils étaient presque deux fois plus grands que ceux d'Ethan, et avec quatre mains au lieu de deux, Raugon ne manquait certainement pas d'effet de levier.

Ethan s'approcha et toucha la peau douce qui s'étendait sur l'abdomen de Kipexo. C'était l'un des seuls endroits qui ne présentait aucune armure. Ethan demanda pourquoi, pour une fois seulement, il n'avait été confronté qu'à une réponse aussi évidente. Il était gêné de ne pas y avoir pensé lui-même.

Tous les Raugons étaient capables de s'accoupler et d'être accouplés, ce qui signifiait que le sexe d'un Raugon n'avait aucune influence sur la capacité de se reproduire. Il n'y avait pas d'armure sur le ventre, même sur les Raugons mâles, pour lui permettre de gonfler lorsqu'un enfant grandissait. Ethan imagina le ventre de Kipexo en train de grandir avec un bébé à l'intérieur, et cette pensée lui donna d'étranges petits papillons.
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[Tünde Kasza tóth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not the last book in the series.

I had so many issues with this one. We are following Ethan but it is still written in the third person, so sometimes it may be from someone else's point of view? There is a scene where Ethan's hearing aids are off but we still hear Kipexo talk. We also know a lot of things Kipexo thinks. Or Golpre or any number of other characters.

I also don't really like Ethan. Or any of the humans, really. Other than Ethan everyone is just a prop, and even he has no real depth. He likes to be dominated and wants the humans to go back to Earth. Aaaand that's all he has going for him.

The story itself while not inventive wasn't bad, but again, those who have zero affinity anything technology related, shouldn't write sci-fi. After a spacesip leaves the gravity well of a planet, there is no more lurching and wobbling. Either there is zero grvity or artificial gravity but the actual movment of the ship shouldn't affect the people inside. Also history issues. There is a prehistoric city under the one they are living in? Because they came up from underground and decided not to utilize the already existing infratructure, let's just build new ones. Also, aliens were FAR more technologically advanced than humans. They also have longer life spans. Adding these two together would mean that their prehistoric era was so long ago, that nothing should have remained of it. (we don't even really have intact building from 2000 years ago, not to mention way before that.

So yeah, lot of issues. Had to struggle to reach the end.

[Pinar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Science fiction romance, human/alien pairing, size difference, BDSM/kink, disability representation (hearing impairment), not a standalone book.

Ethan and Kipexo's story continues on from the first book, Rescue, this time from Ethan's point of view. The large group of runaway humans are trying to find a way back to Earth. When their hideout is discovered, Kipexo helps them make their way to the next location but it requires a long journey below ground where all manner of dangerous beasts roam.

Ethan and Kipexo (as well as their two Raugon allies) have a difficult path ahead. They must gather sufficient evidence to present to the Veil about the HRRA's forced transportation of humans from Earth to Raug and ensure that this practice does not continue in the future. They also need to find a safe means of travel for those runaway humans who want return to Earth.

This book was more action-packed than the first book and ended on another cliffhanger. It did feel like the story was dragging on at some points and the dialogue was a bit cringeworthy at times so I did not find it as enjoyable as the previous book.

[Cat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally, the queer science fiction we've all wanted!

I am loving this series. The first book has some dubious consent and a power imbalance in the romantic relationship, but in this book, Kipexo shows just how much he views Ethan as his equal and his denmate. Lots of sweet romantic moments, but also plenty more steam. These two are seriously hot together. The first book dropped a bit of a bombshell revelation right at the end and that plot continues into the second book. There's a bit of an "adventure" in this book, with a touch of spooky sci fi atmosphere, and I loved every bit of it. We get more on page time with side characters from the first book as well as meeting some new ones. The pacing in this book was great and the plot kept my interest the whole time. This book also ends on a HFN cliffhanger and I can't wait to see what happens next!

[Plus Size Bibliophile · Rating 4 out of 5]

That cliffhanger! Are you F*king kidding me?!?!

This entire book I was on the edge of my seat. I knew foul shit was going to go down but not what or when and it kept me on eggshells. Then when we FINALLY get the action there's a cliffhanger.

It was on me. My mistake, my bad. I assumed this was a duet. It's not. the author clearly states this is a series. Books 1&2 came out in 2021 so I can only hope that more books will be dropping in 2022.

I love this story. We now have multiple couples that you want to devour. Ethan and Kip (yeah I shortened his name). The love and devotion they have for one another is that of envy. Ethan's struggle with anxiety and grief is emotional. His love for his sister and Kip's support through it all is just so commendable.

I am very happy this was my first book of the new year and I look forward to the rest of the series.

[Fran Rosey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it. Great twists and turns. Was sad that they had to prove themselves in order to be trusted, but understandable with the situation and with Sam their master betrayed his utter trust and took away from the subspace from them and that is all kinds of wrong you just don't do that to any sub you have in your care. I'm glad Andrew was able to make it even though he had to do something that is horrible but he saved his daughter and I hope he is able to get help. But with our main characters I hope they have kids of their own. I hope they find a friendly planet to land on so they can get the repairs needed in order to get to earth. Can't wait to read the last one, and as always keep up the wonderfully great work.

[Guardian.angel54 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic sequel

Omg! I'm so completely enthralled with these books. This book picks up right where the first one ends and continues the saga of the kidnapped humans. Ethan is such a wonderful character and the introduction of some new faces was surprising and exciting. I'm a little in love with sweet Sam and can't wait to see what happens next. Of course, this book ends on a cliffhanger and I'm going to be on pins and needles waiting for the next installment. The action and adventure is thrilling, the world building and character development extremely complex, and the heat factor is definitely 🔥🔥🔥! I highly recommend this series!

[Jayne · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun continuation of an imaginative series. Kipexo gets more endearing and heroic as the series goes on, and Ethan is more stretched....

Wasn't expecting the cliffhanger but that isn't a dealbreaker for me. I'll just wait and get the next one! Lots (and lots) of sexy times. I know some reviewers have been affronted by the amount of sex and the four typos, which I didn't notice until they kindly pointed them out and may have actually been rectified by now) I would say, forget what anyone else has said (including me) and read it. It's fun, it's light, there are some dark themes but it's all blue hunky alien fun. Make up your own mind and don't be a sheeple!

[Flipping Nap Time · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of action but missed world building opportunity….

The second half of Kipexo’s and Ethan’s story is full of action and adrenaline. It was nice to see Kipexo in his element as a trained soldier. These two, as always, brought the spice! I wish the action had been more spread out, the chapters that had danger were awesome! I also wish they would have stepped outside of the city’s walls and more world building had been done that way. Overall, a good read and I will read book three.

[Melinda Heyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worth the wait

Ever since I read the wonderful RESCUE, I’ve been eagerly waiting for the sequel. This did not disappoint.

I don’t want to give any spoilers, so I’ll just say that Ethan and Kipexo are the cutest.

It was great to read a BDSM relationship written so sensitively, with consent, trust and respect always centred. Add a gripping storyline outside the bedroom, and this is a real winner.

[Jennifer Raynes · Rating 5 out of 5]

The 2nd book in the series with Ethan & Kespixo was so good. This book has much more action as they try to rescue the earthlings. The sex is even hotter as Ethan & his Denmate explore more BDSM. The only negative is that when I started this series I had no idea the books ended on cliffhangers as I usually wait until a whole series is out. Apparently there’s still 2 more books to come. I live that the story is action packed while full of steam & characters that you will fall in love with

[Kellie Clifton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Surrender continues the journey.

Where Rescue, book 1, was an introduction and a backstory to our main characters, Surrender was the continuation their story in their fight for justice. I thoroughly enjoyed of Ethan and Kipexo's story so far and where I thought it might be coming to a conclusion, awe twisty. Now I bide my time waiting for book 3 and hopefully a happy ever after and maybe a family 🥰

[Courtney Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another cliffhanger but a good story

The Veil makes me so angry! They say they want to help and protect humans but punish everyone who does. It's crazy. There is no understanding as to why the humans would want to runaway or would hurt others in defense of themselves. This book ends on another cliffhanger so now so wait for the third installment

[Piper · Rating 5 out of 5]

With spice, runaways, uncovering further evidence against HRRA, and a threat from an old enemy, this was a enjoyable installment. It was nice to have the point of view Switch, Seeing how Ethan felt of Raug and Kipexo helped flush out the couple, their trials as they work to help the runaways even more so. Ending in a Cliffhanger and a prayer, I look forward to to the final installment.

[Felicity · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh.My.Stars... A stellar continuation of the series!! I was hooked from the first page.. Peepz I couldn't put this book down. I binge read this book today, I loved loved loved it so much. I can't wait to see what else they write and will definitely be reading anything else they've written ASAP.

[S.J. Stewart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read!

Book one barely scratched the surface! Book two was an amazing read. You get to really delve into the relationship between Ethan and Kipexo and the Raugons. This is a great m/m sci-fi BDSM book with a lot of spice. Definitely worth the read!

[J.J. Anatoliy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series!!!

Kipexo is one of my favorite character developments in any series I’ve read. In two book he has come SO far and his relationship with Ethan is what dreams are made of. Such a fresh series, I’m in love!

[Kelli D · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good

This story just keeps getting better and better. I'm not much for romance books that follow the same coupke thru the whole series. As I'm usually more invested in the couple vs the actual plot but this one has me invested in both. Can't wait for book 3.

[Linda MARIE Pankow · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm so hooked on this series. I give the second book of this series a full 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟/5

But here's why...

I couldn't wait to read this one. I'm so enthralled by the world this author is creating💞 I am anxiously awaiting the next book in the series🙂

I recommend this book to anyone who's wondered what it might be like to find an alien lover despite bad events. 👀

[Calleyanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do yourself a favor and just read it!

Such a great read. So engaging, with a good pace, wonderful characters and amazing writing. I found it hard to contain my voice several times and I found myself surprised more than once as well .

[Lisa George · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can’t wait for the rest!

Loved this and the first book. Great build up of the relationship between the two MC while the overall conflict had me on my seat. Only complaint I have is the next two books aren’t out and I can’t find any release dates.

[Angelena · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is good, very good. But it ends on a cliffhanger and there's no sign of a third book even though it's been a year since the release of this one. I thought everything would be resolved and didn't realize it's a ongoing (discontinued?) series 😭