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Barbarians of the Sand Planet #6
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The only reason sexy shapeshifter Bexli would not be able to shift is unthinkable. No way is she pregnant after one stupid night with him.
What Bexli knows about the silver fox alien: he’s moody, he rarely talks, and he seems to think she’s some fragile female who needs protecting.
Tommel knows that he has no interest in a mate, he won’t talk about his past, and he can’t stop thinking about the beautiful Lycithian.
After a night when adrenaline is running high and Bexli is determined to prove she’s anything but fragile, they end up sharing a tent. And a lot more. When Tommel walks out, she panics and runs as far away from him as she can…and right into danger on the deadly sand planet.
Now she’s lost her ability to shape-shift, which means two things. She can’t help rescue her captured friends, and she’s pregnant by the alien who walked away from her. Not good.
This standalone surprise pregnancy novel features a tough, independent heroine; a gorgeous, sand planet barbarian warrior; and steamy scenes with a silver fox. If you like hot alien warriors, surprise pregnancies, and fated mates romance with a happily ever after, you’ll love CLAIM, the sixth book in Tana Stone’s sci-fi romance Barbarians of the Sand Planet series.
What Bexli knows about the silver fox alien: he’s moody, he rarely talks, and he seems to think she’s some fragile female who needs protecting.
Tommel knows that he has no interest in a mate, he won’t talk about his past, and he can’t stop thinking about the beautiful Lycithian.
After a night when adrenaline is running high and Bexli is determined to prove she’s anything but fragile, they end up sharing a tent. And a lot more. When Tommel walks out, she panics and runs as far away from him as she can…and right into danger on the deadly sand planet.
Now she’s lost her ability to shape-shift, which means two things. She can’t help rescue her captured friends, and she’s pregnant by the alien who walked away from her. Not good.
This standalone surprise pregnancy novel features a tough, independent heroine; a gorgeous, sand planet barbarian warrior; and steamy scenes with a silver fox. If you like hot alien warriors, surprise pregnancies, and fated mates romance with a happily ever after, you’ll love CLAIM, the sixth book in Tana Stone’s sci-fi romance Barbarians of the Sand Planet series.
234 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 18, 2020
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Tana Stone
108 books832 followersI love sexy aliens and independent heroines. I grew up on Star Trek: Next Generation and Star Wars (and I adore them equally). My favorite superhero is Thor (with Aquaman a close second because, well, Jason Momoa), my favorite dessert is key lime pie (okay, fine, all pie), and I still lament the loss of Firefly.
I live in North Carolina in the US and have one husband, two teenagers, and two neurotic cats. I sometimes wish I could teleport to a holographic space station like the one in my tribute brides series (or maybe vacation at the oasis with the sand planet barbarians). :-) When I'm not writing, I love to paddleboard, dive, travel, and read obsessively!
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I live in North Carolina in the US and have one husband, two teenagers, and two neurotic cats. I sometimes wish I could teleport to a holographic space station like the one in my tribute brides series (or maybe vacation at the oasis with the sand planet barbarians). :-) When I'm not writing, I love to paddleboard, dive, travel, and read obsessively!
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November 24, 2020
I was very excited for this book. I loved both the characters from previous books. I was sad that this would be the series finale but I think they will make an appearance in the Vandar series. The author also said the twins need a book so yaaay!
At first I liked Tommel a lot. He admired and respected Bexli's ability to shapeshift and recognized she could kick his butt. I was so sad for him that he lost his wife and mate. However, it made me a little worried. I tend to not like books where a person lost their mate and then pursue someone new while feeling guilty all the time so they burn hot and cold.
When a large amount of Dothveks died in an ambush by the Cresteks, I was surprised the survivors weren't more upset. It was pretty much " they died a warrior's death, let's light a pyre and go rescue the others". I felt it was a little emotionless. When the women went to sleep instead of helping take care of the dead and the men who were mourning, it was not cool. If their crewmembers had died, the men would have stayed by their side. Right after burying his tribesmen, Tommel comes into Bexli's tent and they have sex for the first time after always denying their feelings... Ummm. No. It didn't seem right. I don't think seeing tons of people I grew up with slaughtered would make me want to have sex.
Then, to my disappointment, the story followed what I predicted and I no longer liked Tommel. He immediately feels guilt and regret after sex and storms out right after he finished. I was happy with Bexli for leaving and not waiting around. F him
Tommel continues to burn hot and cold. He risks his life to save her and then immediately after tells her she was a mistake. During the same conversation, she tells him she's pregnant then he changes his mind and says she belongs to him. Bexli, the strong woman she is, refuses. Good for her. Then because of her Lexian hormones she's uncontrollably horny, they screw. He demands she is only his and she agrees. Then he tells her again he shouldn't have.... then goes back to her belonging to him. Then pushes away again... When she gets upset and Tommel tries to comfort her, she said having sex with him was a stupid mistake and then HE has the nerve to pout! He thinks he was stupid she could feel anything but resentment and regret towards him.. What did he expect after treating her the way he did? Asshole. Not loving him at all.
Book started at 4-5.stars. Bexli is a 4. Story's entertainment value a 4. Tommel a 1 or 2. Therefore, I will rate book a 3.
Giving Caro 5 stars... I loved it when she called Tommel out on his crap. First, when he ditched Bexli right after having sex with her the first time, Caro bitched him out. Second, when he found Bexli was pregnant, screwed her again, and then told her he would be there for baby but wouldn't be romantically involved with her. Caro told him that Bexli and the baby will be better off without him when they leave back into space. Bex's dad left her as a kid and men leave all the time. He has proven he doesn't care with his flakiness. Bexli can find someone better. You go girl! I know Caro was baiting him but he needed to hear it.
Side notes:
I liked T'kar, but, in his book I did not like that he did not stand up to his dad. Instead, he ran away from home; leaving the other separatists behind (who helped him) to fend for themselves. He didn't fight for the cause. . In this book, he should feel blame that the Cresteks attacked the Dothveks and killed many; thinking he was kidnapped. He should also feel guilty for abandoning the separatists. They saved Holly for a 2nd time along with their unborn baby..
Why didn't they go back to Dothvek's village for more people to join the rescue party? Dummies.. Did they really think they could beat a city with troops? Luckily the priestess brought the tribesmen and saved their asses.
At first I liked Tommel a lot. He admired and respected Bexli's ability to shapeshift and recognized she could kick his butt. I was so sad for him that he lost his wife and mate. However, it made me a little worried. I tend to not like books where a person lost their mate and then pursue someone new while feeling guilty all the time so they burn hot and cold.
When a large amount of Dothveks died in an ambush by the Cresteks, I was surprised the survivors weren't more upset. It was pretty much " they died a warrior's death, let's light a pyre and go rescue the others". I felt it was a little emotionless. When the women went to sleep instead of helping take care of the dead and the men who were mourning, it was not cool. If their crewmembers had died, the men would have stayed by their side. Right after burying his tribesmen, Tommel comes into Bexli's tent and they have sex for the first time after always denying their feelings... Ummm. No. It didn't seem right. I don't think seeing tons of people I grew up with slaughtered would make me want to have sex.
Then, to my disappointment, the story followed what I predicted and I no longer liked Tommel. He immediately feels guilt and regret after sex and storms out right after he finished. I was happy with Bexli for leaving and not waiting around. F him
Tommel continues to burn hot and cold. He risks his life to save her and then immediately after tells her she was a mistake. During the same conversation, she tells him she's pregnant then he changes his mind and says she belongs to him. Bexli, the strong woman she is, refuses. Good for her. Then because of her Lexian hormones she's uncontrollably horny, they screw. He demands she is only his and she agrees. Then he tells her again he shouldn't have.... then goes back to her belonging to him. Then pushes away again... When she gets upset and Tommel tries to comfort her, she said having sex with him was a stupid mistake and then HE has the nerve to pout! He thinks he was stupid she could feel anything but resentment and regret towards him.. What did he expect after treating her the way he did? Asshole. Not loving him at all.
Book started at 4-5.stars. Bexli is a 4. Story's entertainment value a 4. Tommel a 1 or 2. Therefore, I will rate book a 3.
Giving Caro 5 stars... I loved it when she called Tommel out on his crap. First, when he ditched Bexli right after having sex with her the first time, Caro bitched him out. Second, when he found Bexli was pregnant, screwed her again, and then told her he would be there for baby but wouldn't be romantically involved with her. Caro told him that Bexli and the baby will be better off without him when they leave back into space. Bex's dad left her as a kid and men leave all the time. He has proven he doesn't care with his flakiness. Bexli can find someone better. You go girl! I know Caro was baiting him but he needed to hear it.
Side notes:
I liked T'kar, but, in his book I did not like that he did not stand up to his dad. Instead, he ran away from home; leaving the other separatists behind (who helped him) to fend for themselves. He didn't fight for the cause. . In this book, he should feel blame that the Cresteks attacked the Dothveks and killed many; thinking he was kidnapped. He should also feel guilty for abandoning the separatists. They saved Holly for a 2nd time along with their unborn baby..
Why didn't they go back to Dothvek's village for more people to join the rescue party? Dummies.. Did they really think they could beat a city with troops? Luckily the priestess brought the tribesmen and saved their asses.
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July 25, 2020
Such an excellent series! Hotties, stamy sex and adventure. Loved it.
June 25, 2020
Tommel and Bexli the final of the Barbarians of the Sand Planet💖
I have to say I love Tommel the sexy silver fox warrior is one of my very favorites. I'm very partial to silver fox stories I General but Tommel makes my heart race. He's alpha, dominant and on so protective, but he's also emotionally scarred from looking his first mate and child to the disease that took most of the censorship the Sand Planet. But when he's out in charge of Bexli's care in the last book he realizes he wants more than just to protect her. He desires her more than anything else and wants her for himself. The only problem he's afraid of opening his heart the pain of losing her would destroy him. Bexli has never had anyone care for her other than her all female bounty hunting crew. She would do anything for them. She has been attracted to Tommel since the beginning. He's just her type she prefers he men to be on the older side. Even though he is older he's no less a warrior and no less sexy. She's just worried that Tommel only sees her as a child or reckless and not worthy of his love. Amid the misunderstandings these two have the Cresteks attack, steal the new ship and several of the women's end warriors. This battle between the two people's of the Sand Planet will define the future. And as all this is taking place Tommel and Bexli are falling deep for one another and they receive an amazing surprise that will bring them even closer together. Fabulous book passionate couple and totally worth reading I cant wait to see what Ms. Stone does next💖💖💖💖💖💖
I have to say I love Tommel the sexy silver fox warrior is one of my very favorites. I'm very partial to silver fox stories I General but Tommel makes my heart race. He's alpha, dominant and on so protective, but he's also emotionally scarred from looking his first mate and child to the disease that took most of the censorship the Sand Planet. But when he's out in charge of Bexli's care in the last book he realizes he wants more than just to protect her. He desires her more than anything else and wants her for himself. The only problem he's afraid of opening his heart the pain of losing her would destroy him. Bexli has never had anyone care for her other than her all female bounty hunting crew. She would do anything for them. She has been attracted to Tommel since the beginning. He's just her type she prefers he men to be on the older side. Even though he is older he's no less a warrior and no less sexy. She's just worried that Tommel only sees her as a child or reckless and not worthy of his love. Amid the misunderstandings these two have the Cresteks attack, steal the new ship and several of the women's end warriors. This battle between the two people's of the Sand Planet will define the future. And as all this is taking place Tommel and Bexli are falling deep for one another and they receive an amazing surprise that will bring them even closer together. Fabulous book passionate couple and totally worth reading I cant wait to see what Ms. Stone does next💖💖💖💖💖💖
June 18, 2020
Bexli is a Lycithian shapeshifter who, with her fellow female bounty hunters, had been marooned on the sand planet weeks ago. The Dothvek barbarians were celebrating the death of their clan leader they had discovered was a murderer and traitor. This was a new beginning for the clan who had long suffered under his leadership. Bexli was trying to avoid Tommel, the the solemn Dothvek who rarely smiled, because her body seemed to react to him and she did not want to be involved with one of these aliens. The plan had been to find a way off this planet and get back to their bounty hunter business. With so many of the women finding mates here, Bexli was afraid they would stay. But Caro and Tori assured her that, now they had the larger ship, the guys had no reason to stay on the planet and would enjoy the adventure. Bexli was relieved to hear that.
The twin warriors sat on either side of Bexli at the fire and she finally got up to leave them, not interested in what she knew they wanted. They tried to talk her into staying when the strong, more experienced warrior Tommel made both of them quickly leave. He insisted on walking her back to the ship, saying she was in no condition to make decisions since she had so much to drink. Bexli was angry that he was so protective of her and treated her like a child. To prove she was not a fragile flower, she startled him by kissing him and not letting him pull away – but it suddenly turned much deeper than what she intended. She finally pushed away in confusion.
At the sound of shouts, Tommel returns to a battle as the Crestecks attack and steal the ship filled with the women and some of the Dothvek warriors. Only four people survived outside of the ship because they were elsewhere when the attack happened. After they build the funeral pyre for the honorable warriors who died, Tommel, Rukken, Caro, and Bexli are going after their friends. Will they find them? Can the four of them save their crew? Is anyone left alive?
The twin warriors sat on either side of Bexli at the fire and she finally got up to leave them, not interested in what she knew they wanted. They tried to talk her into staying when the strong, more experienced warrior Tommel made both of them quickly leave. He insisted on walking her back to the ship, saying she was in no condition to make decisions since she had so much to drink. Bexli was angry that he was so protective of her and treated her like a child. To prove she was not a fragile flower, she startled him by kissing him and not letting him pull away – but it suddenly turned much deeper than what she intended. She finally pushed away in confusion.
At the sound of shouts, Tommel returns to a battle as the Crestecks attack and steal the ship filled with the women and some of the Dothvek warriors. Only four people survived outside of the ship because they were elsewhere when the attack happened. After they build the funeral pyre for the honorable warriors who died, Tommel, Rukken, Caro, and Bexli are going after their friends. Will they find them? Can the four of them save their crew? Is anyone left alive?
June 19, 2020
This truly magnificent alien-barbarian Sci-Fi romance is the last & final book of an excellent series. It can be read as a standalone although I would recommend reading the series in sequence to fully understand the underlining storyline. The suspenseful plot is quite unpredictable & keeps the reader’s attention until the end. There are good scene descriptions & world building. The characters are unique strong-willed individuals with complex personalities & have good chemistry between them.
It is about: the individual journeys for each of the female bounty crew that were forcible marooned on a sandy planet (Zandureen) & this book covers the last unmated female crew member (a stubborn Lycithian shapeshifter, Bexli) & an older Dothvek warrior (Tommel) who are highly attracted to each other but naturally each of them have emotional barriers around their hearts.
There is: vengeful Dothvek warriors, a Crestek resistance group, friendship, life-threatening incidents, attractions, traditions, memories, twists & turns, action, adventure, rivalry, drama, intrigue, suspense, danger, threats, villainous enemies, devious plans, abduction, violence, misunderstandings, heartache, disagreements, surprises, fear, determination, protectiveness, compromises, love, some steamy scenes, contentment & a really satisfying conclusion. I enjoyed reading this Sci-Fi romance & look forward to future books from this talented author. I definitely would recommend this Sci-Fi romance to people who enjoy reading this genre.
It is about: the individual journeys for each of the female bounty crew that were forcible marooned on a sandy planet (Zandureen) & this book covers the last unmated female crew member (a stubborn Lycithian shapeshifter, Bexli) & an older Dothvek warrior (Tommel) who are highly attracted to each other but naturally each of them have emotional barriers around their hearts.
There is: vengeful Dothvek warriors, a Crestek resistance group, friendship, life-threatening incidents, attractions, traditions, memories, twists & turns, action, adventure, rivalry, drama, intrigue, suspense, danger, threats, villainous enemies, devious plans, abduction, violence, misunderstandings, heartache, disagreements, surprises, fear, determination, protectiveness, compromises, love, some steamy scenes, contentment & a really satisfying conclusion. I enjoyed reading this Sci-Fi romance & look forward to future books from this talented author. I definitely would recommend this Sci-Fi romance to people who enjoy reading this genre.
June 18, 2020
This novel was written and edited cleanly, with no typos that I found in the ARC version of the manuscript. The world building was vibrant, with the desert planet and it's creatures coming to vivid life. The characterization was competent, with both hero and heroine being sympathetic individuals with reasons behind the choices they made. The development of the romantic relationship was natural and organic, especially considering the shorter length of this story. The plot and pacing was exciting, with me turning the pages quickly to find out what was going to happen next. There was a medium amount of angst in this story that I understood but found a little tiring to read, and very high stakes that maintained my interest despite the relationship angst. This novel used the Mating Bond trope and the Neither Side Wants a Relationship trope. The world building, plot, and pacing were all four stars. The characterization and development of the romantic relationship was also four stars. The novel ended on a Happy Ever After ending instead of a cliffhanger, so that is a big plus to this story. I recommend this sci-fi romance to readers who enjoy romances that read like adventure novels. I will be eagerly anticipating reading the next series that this author writes. I will probably buy myself a keeper copy of this novel.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 19, 2020
She saved the best for last in this story about Tommel and Bexli. This is a story that goes up and down with the emotions as the story goes. It starts when the Dothvek barbarians are celebrating the death of their clan leader that they discovered was a murderer and traitor. It is a new beginning for the clan but Bexli is wondering when they would leave the planet or if the others would leave their mates. In the previous book Tommel has mind melded with Bexli but because he knows she wants to leave and because he feels responsible about his previous mate's death, he is resisting to mate with her which Bexli takes that he does not like her. As the Dothvek's party winds down the Cresteks attack and take the ship with the women and their mates, leaving Caro, Bexli, Tommel and Rukken the only one alive on the ground. To reaffirm that they are alive Bexli and Tommel connect physically but afterwards he walks out of the tent and Bexli, angry, decides to go recue her friends in the middle of the night. After he finds out Bexli left, Tommel leaves to catch up with her, can they rescue the others? I loved this series about the female bounty hunters who crash landed and this was a great finish to this series with plenty of action and steamy romance. I volunteer to read and review this ARC via Booksprout.
June 15, 2020
Tana Stone has done it again. The final book from the Barbarians of the Sand Planet series was just as entertaining and full of action and steamy heated moments.
Bexli has finally met her match and the internal fighting of her feelings for Tommel the overprotective and super serious silver fox Dothvek Who is her mind mate. These two have so much to work towards a happily ever after. I loved how the story developed and how they brought the balance of power back to the planet and peace between the Cresteks and the Dothveks.
You won’t be disappointed when you read this book. I loved how Tana brought all of the characters from the whole series into play in this final chapter in the series. I would love to see the twins find someone who doesn’t mind sharing the two of them. Nothing would surprise me though. Thank you Tana for a fantastic series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Bexli has finally met her match and the internal fighting of her feelings for Tommel the overprotective and super serious silver fox Dothvek Who is her mind mate. These two have so much to work towards a happily ever after. I loved how the story developed and how they brought the balance of power back to the planet and peace between the Cresteks and the Dothveks.
You won’t be disappointed when you read this book. I loved how Tana brought all of the characters from the whole series into play in this final chapter in the series. I would love to see the twins find someone who doesn’t mind sharing the two of them. Nothing would surprise me though. Thank you Tana for a fantastic series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 14, 2020
THIS IS A PRETTY MUCH WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET STORY. ENJOYABLE, BUT NOTHING INTENSE. IT'S PERFECT WHEN YOU'RE RUSHING FOR TIME.
IN A NUTSHELL, our hero lost his mate and unborn child many years ago due to sickness and he's not going to get back on that horsey anytime soon. But, meeting Bexli changes everything. As cliche as it sounds, (and I was looking for this exact type of story) it has a lot of unnecessary angst which just makes you feel really good, but if you think about it...you'll be like 'Why can't they just solve it by talking like two proper adults?'
ANYWAY, that's the WHOLE reason why I even picked this up. For that stupid angst. I love the whole hero pushes heroine away, they get mad at each other, she turns him away and then there's the make up sex and all. Yeah, drama-rama but I still enjoy it...so sue me.
IN A NUTSHELL, our hero lost his mate and unborn child many years ago due to sickness and he's not going to get back on that horsey anytime soon. But, meeting Bexli changes everything. As cliche as it sounds, (and I was looking for this exact type of story) it has a lot of unnecessary angst which just makes you feel really good, but if you think about it...you'll be like 'Why can't they just solve it by talking like two proper adults?'
ANYWAY, that's the WHOLE reason why I even picked this up. For that stupid angst. I love the whole hero pushes heroine away, they get mad at each other, she turns him away and then there's the make up sex and all. Yeah, drama-rama but I still enjoy it...so sue me.
July 25, 2020
It can’t be over, say it isn’t so! Love this series and hope there are many more - Highly recommend!
DO NOT READ THIS REVIEW IF YOU HAVE NOT READ ANY OF THE PREVIOUS STORIES IN THE SERIES!
The stories are not stand-alone, as they begin where the previous one stopped. There are reoccurring characters throughout the story and an overall storyline arc that has evolved with the series. Even though there is a little bit of background provided, it is more for a refresher.
LAST CHANCE ...
I have looked forward to reading this story since I first discovered this series and there were only 5 stories released. Now I just want there to be more ... that must be a great thing, right?! Always leave your customer (or reader) wanting more.
This story brings all of the storylines together into a group HFN, so I am really hoping that Tana writes other stories either as part of the series or a spinoff. She could also give us an annual holiday novella so we could catch up with everyone. Maybe it could even be done in diary style with a monthly recap. Needless to say, I really liked the characters, setting, etc. of this series and found it a very welcome respite from reality.
HERE IS A HIGH LEVEL OVERVIEW OF HOW THE STORY BEGINS:
The all female bounty hunting crew was attacked and forced to crash land on the sand planet of Zandureen by a rival bounty hunter, Mourad. The planet is inhabited by an empathetic species called Dothveks, them live on the golden with 2 suns. Their brethren, the Cresteks, split from them a millennium ago to build a city, where they have lost the ability to feel each other’s emotions and to tolerate the majority of the heat from the suns.
As this story began, the traitor responsible for 2 murders has died, the ship has returned with Vrax and Tori, Rukken has been vindicated and a celebration has begun. Unfortunately Bexli is restless, worried about what will happen to the all female bounty hunting crew in the galaxy since everyone but her has found a barbarian for a mate. Will any of them even want to leave the sand planet now? So she has a little, or a lot of fermented wine.
To make matters worse, she is trying to fight her attraction to the silver fox, Tommel. He is bossy, sneaky, sexy ... did I mention bossy?! Then why did her skin tingle and warm every time she accidentally touched him?
Tommel, was the former clan leader’s second. He didn’t trust Zatvar before his friend had died, so he tried to take care and look out for his former leader’s son, K’alvek like he was his own. So he was happy to help out and protect Bexli, at least until the moment she sat in front of him. Then he felt his protective instincts (as well as other parts) come alive. Bexli was not afraid to tell him to back off, but he just couldn’t let her take a chance where she could get hurt. He knew he didn’t have anything left to give, so he guarded her to the best of his ability.
Then when most of them were resting after celebrating hard, they were attacked and quite a few of their brethren were killed, and several others kidnapped when their new ship was stolen. Rukken and Tommel took care of the ceremony and funeral pyre, but it was physically and mentally exhausting. Tommel was also hurting from so many bad memories of the last time such a large task had to be completed. He couldn’t stay away from Bexli, no matter how much of a mistake it was ...
Then they both made the mistake of running right afterwards; Tommel out to see the night sky because he was still trying to fight his instincts after losing a mate and child when the virus hit and Bexli shifting to a sand lizard to go after the ship because she felt rejected. Then before she reached the mountains, she encountered a giant scorpion and tried to shift to a natural predator. She thought of the animal, then felt something and realized that she was back to her natural form,so she tried again ... uh oh, there was only two reasons for her not being able to shift, and she wasn’t old enough to be on her death bed ...
Now she is stuck in her natural form while in her birthday suit, in the middle of sands on a barbarian is planet, while the 2 suns are out, and there is no one else around.
Can she get away so she can continue on to help her friends? Is there anyone around to hear her if she screams? How will Tommel handle it if she survives and he finds out why she couldn’t shift to save herself? How Tommel deal with the fact that she left without telling anyone and brought all of his fears to life about the dangers of the sands?
DO NOT READ THIS REVIEW IF YOU HAVE NOT READ ANY OF THE PREVIOUS STORIES IN THE SERIES!
The stories are not stand-alone, as they begin where the previous one stopped. There are reoccurring characters throughout the story and an overall storyline arc that has evolved with the series. Even though there is a little bit of background provided, it is more for a refresher.
LAST CHANCE ...
I have looked forward to reading this story since I first discovered this series and there were only 5 stories released. Now I just want there to be more ... that must be a great thing, right?! Always leave your customer (or reader) wanting more.
This story brings all of the storylines together into a group HFN, so I am really hoping that Tana writes other stories either as part of the series or a spinoff. She could also give us an annual holiday novella so we could catch up with everyone. Maybe it could even be done in diary style with a monthly recap. Needless to say, I really liked the characters, setting, etc. of this series and found it a very welcome respite from reality.
HERE IS A HIGH LEVEL OVERVIEW OF HOW THE STORY BEGINS:
The all female bounty hunting crew was attacked and forced to crash land on the sand planet of Zandureen by a rival bounty hunter, Mourad. The planet is inhabited by an empathetic species called Dothveks, them live on the golden with 2 suns. Their brethren, the Cresteks, split from them a millennium ago to build a city, where they have lost the ability to feel each other’s emotions and to tolerate the majority of the heat from the suns.
As this story began, the traitor responsible for 2 murders has died, the ship has returned with Vrax and Tori, Rukken has been vindicated and a celebration has begun. Unfortunately Bexli is restless, worried about what will happen to the all female bounty hunting crew in the galaxy since everyone but her has found a barbarian for a mate. Will any of them even want to leave the sand planet now? So she has a little, or a lot of fermented wine.
To make matters worse, she is trying to fight her attraction to the silver fox, Tommel. He is bossy, sneaky, sexy ... did I mention bossy?! Then why did her skin tingle and warm every time she accidentally touched him?
Tommel, was the former clan leader’s second. He didn’t trust Zatvar before his friend had died, so he tried to take care and look out for his former leader’s son, K’alvek like he was his own. So he was happy to help out and protect Bexli, at least until the moment she sat in front of him. Then he felt his protective instincts (as well as other parts) come alive. Bexli was not afraid to tell him to back off, but he just couldn’t let her take a chance where she could get hurt. He knew he didn’t have anything left to give, so he guarded her to the best of his ability.
Then when most of them were resting after celebrating hard, they were attacked and quite a few of their brethren were killed, and several others kidnapped when their new ship was stolen. Rukken and Tommel took care of the ceremony and funeral pyre, but it was physically and mentally exhausting. Tommel was also hurting from so many bad memories of the last time such a large task had to be completed. He couldn’t stay away from Bexli, no matter how much of a mistake it was ...
Then they both made the mistake of running right afterwards; Tommel out to see the night sky because he was still trying to fight his instincts after losing a mate and child when the virus hit and Bexli shifting to a sand lizard to go after the ship because she felt rejected. Then before she reached the mountains, she encountered a giant scorpion and tried to shift to a natural predator. She thought of the animal, then felt something and realized that she was back to her natural form,so she tried again ... uh oh, there was only two reasons for her not being able to shift, and she wasn’t old enough to be on her death bed ...
Now she is stuck in her natural form while in her birthday suit, in the middle of sands on a barbarian is planet, while the 2 suns are out, and there is no one else around.
Can she get away so she can continue on to help her friends? Is there anyone around to hear her if she screams? How will Tommel handle it if she survives and he finds out why she couldn’t shift to save herself? How Tommel deal with the fact that she left without telling anyone and brought all of his fears to life about the dangers of the sands?
June 20, 2020
Should She Stay💕 or Should She Go💔
ADULT Alpha Alien Male Sci-fi Romance💕 and Adventure🔪🚀
Lots has happened since the beginning of this series. Since they crash landed in The desert planet, the bad girl bounty hunters have been falling in 💘love with the tall, handsome golden skinned barbarian warriors🐺🍆⛲💪🔪 who call themselves the Dothvek.
In this 6th stand alone novel in the series, Bexli💃💋, the non human shape shifting bounty hunter, finds herself falling for Tommel🐺🍆⛲🔪💪, the silver Fox of the Dothvek men.
The women have apparently found a ship🚀 coveted by the Cresteks👺, the other race of men on the desert planet who do use technology. This is never explained. Should they steal it and leave? Some of the women's mates are ready to go with them. Most of the women want to resume bounty hunting in space.
I did not read book five, Savage, so I never figured out exactly where the new ship came from and why Tori and Her mate returned from Space, or even where they went. So I guess these 📚books are not really standalone.
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I also got this ebook with KU.
I had to deduct a star because of the loose ends in this book that were confusing.
ADULT Alpha Alien Male Sci-fi Romance💕 and Adventure🔪🚀
Lots has happened since the beginning of this series. Since they crash landed in The desert planet, the bad girl bounty hunters have been falling in 💘love with the tall, handsome golden skinned barbarian warriors🐺🍆⛲💪🔪 who call themselves the Dothvek.
In this 6th stand alone novel in the series, Bexli💃💋, the non human shape shifting bounty hunter, finds herself falling for Tommel🐺🍆⛲🔪💪, the silver Fox of the Dothvek men.
The women have apparently found a ship🚀 coveted by the Cresteks👺, the other race of men on the desert planet who do use technology. This is never explained. Should they steal it and leave? Some of the women's mates are ready to go with them. Most of the women want to resume bounty hunting in space.
I did not read book five, Savage, so I never figured out exactly where the new ship came from and why Tori and Her mate returned from Space, or even where they went. So I guess these 📚books are not really standalone.
ARC Provided by Booksprout 🌱
I also got this ebook with KU.
I had to deduct a star because of the loose ends in this book that were confusing.
September 20, 2024
4.5 stars
I love that anything goes when reading sci fi and that is what Tana gives readers. The Barbarians of the Sand Planet and is a steamy sci fi romance series as are her other series. This books sees an all female bounty hunter team travelling across galaxies but put out of action by another group. Crash landing on a planet that is nothing but sand for miles and miles. I really like Tana's writing and her characters are totally believable. There is fun, action and so much more between the pages.
If you are a lover of sci fi with sexy aliens and hot romance you will love Tana's work
I love that anything goes when reading sci fi and that is what Tana gives readers. The Barbarians of the Sand Planet and is a steamy sci fi romance series as are her other series. This books sees an all female bounty hunter team travelling across galaxies but put out of action by another group. Crash landing on a planet that is nothing but sand for miles and miles. I really like Tana's writing and her characters are totally believable. There is fun, action and so much more between the pages.
If you are a lover of sci fi with sexy aliens and hot romance you will love Tana's work
August 28, 2020
That was real silver fox fun and and rounds off the whole series perfectly - first-class alien entertainment!
March 28, 2021
I loved this series. The stories are interesting. There's more story than sex, but the sex is hot. There's a lot of action and drama. Each story is different and they're not cookie cutter. There is an overall arc. And the series doesn't go on forever though I would have liked a little more.
July 26, 2023
Fantascienza, adolescenziale .
June 21, 2020
Bexli heals Tommel's pain and brings new joy to his life!
by sewsummore
This book is the final in the "Barbarians of the Sand Planet Series," and it is Bexli's turn to take a mate. As a shifter and with her history, Bexli never expected to have a mate or children. Her mate Tommel was an older Warrior who had lost his mate and child many years ago. He had refused to think of taking another mate, knowing that to lose another would destroy him. Their courtship was fraught with difficulties, but their love for each other ensured they had the happy ending they both deserved. I have enjoyed all the books in this series, and this last book was no exception. As for the rest of the Bounty hunters' plans, you will have to read the book to discover what happens next!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
by sewsummore
This book is the final in the "Barbarians of the Sand Planet Series," and it is Bexli's turn to take a mate. As a shifter and with her history, Bexli never expected to have a mate or children. Her mate Tommel was an older Warrior who had lost his mate and child many years ago. He had refused to think of taking another mate, knowing that to lose another would destroy him. Their courtship was fraught with difficulties, but their love for each other ensured they had the happy ending they both deserved. I have enjoyed all the books in this series, and this last book was no exception. As for the rest of the Bounty hunters' plans, you will have to read the book to discover what happens next!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
June 18, 2020
This well-written, standalone, action-romance Book 6 in the Barbarians of the Sand Planet Series has some great characters. The characters in this book are well-fleshed out with muscles for miles and are very protective of their mates. The story is action-packed and full of fun and interesting in it's interactions of the characters. This is an Alien Romance book involving kidnapped mates.
This standalone surprise pregnancy novel features a tough, independent heroine; a gorgeous, sand planet barbarian warrior; and steamy scenes with a silver fox. If you like hot alien warriors, surprise pregnancies, and fated mates romance with a happily ever after, you’ll love CLAIM, the sixth book in Tana Stone’s sci-fi romance Barbarians of the Sand Planet series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This standalone surprise pregnancy novel features a tough, independent heroine; a gorgeous, sand planet barbarian warrior; and steamy scenes with a silver fox. If you like hot alien warriors, surprise pregnancies, and fated mates romance with a happily ever after, you’ll love CLAIM, the sixth book in Tana Stone’s sci-fi romance Barbarians of the Sand Planet series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 12, 2020
Once again I'm sitting here pondering how to describe just how much I love this series and all of the wonderful, endearing characters. The bounty hunter women are all clever and capable in their own ways, and yet still allowed to be 3-dimensional too. As expected with such a great team, they're terrific at taking care of each other while still allowing everyone to bloom. And their barbarian hotties are drool-worthy, happy to learn and grow, and are excellent at supporting their mates. This book was a bonus for me since I thought the last one was the final book in the series, but of course Bexli and Tommel needed each other as well as some motivation and help in tearing down the walls enclosing their hearts. Sorrow, loss, grief, survival, courage, acceptance, forgiveness, new beginnings, tradition, sacrifice, friendship, family, hope, and love were some of the underlying themes in this binge-worthy tale.
I received a free copy of Claim, but that did not affect my review.
I received a free copy of Claim, but that did not affect my review.
June 15, 2020
Loved this series! The world building was incredible, each story was unique but cohesive to the series arc, and the characters were easy to invest in their story lines.
This was Bexli and Tommel's story. Bexli, the Lycithian shape shifter and last unmated bounty hunter is anxious to get back to work now that the crew has a new ship. Tommel, the older Dothvek warrior, was tasked with looking after Bexli but also feels physically attracted to her. Neither is looking for or wants a relationship. After the ship and most of the crew are kidnapped by the Cresteks it is up to them along with Caro and Rukken to rescue everyone.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntary ut leaving a review.
This was Bexli and Tommel's story. Bexli, the Lycithian shape shifter and last unmated bounty hunter is anxious to get back to work now that the crew has a new ship. Tommel, the older Dothvek warrior, was tasked with looking after Bexli but also feels physically attracted to her. Neither is looking for or wants a relationship. After the ship and most of the crew are kidnapped by the Cresteks it is up to them along with Caro and Rukken to rescue everyone.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntary ut leaving a review.
June 15, 2020
This story which is perhaps the last in this series of SciFi from this author is just as good as the previous ones in this series. There is always something or other going on, battles, heartaches, fighting, killing, loving, making babies, peace? The storyline in this story is very good and the characters are just simply said fabulous or fantastic or smashing or any other such descriptive word you can think of ... This story like the previous ones in this story is long enough that you probably will not read it in one setting but it is almost at the level of whoneedstosleepatall...??? I loved it at least and nothing less than fantastic five stars for this story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 26, 2023
I need more
I should have read this book slower, but it was way to addicting. Now I have to wait for the next one. I love this series, it’s one of my favorites! I’m excited for the twins to have a book.
Each couple has their own books in this series but overall plot is connected through the books, so you can read them out of order, but it’s much better read in order.
I loved reading Tommel and Bexlis story, I never would have thought a silver fox could be so hot. Please come out with more of this series, ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I should have read this book slower, but it was way to addicting. Now I have to wait for the next one. I love this series, it’s one of my favorites! I’m excited for the twins to have a book.
Each couple has their own books in this series but overall plot is connected through the books, so you can read them out of order, but it’s much better read in order.
I loved reading Tommel and Bexlis story, I never would have thought a silver fox could be so hot. Please come out with more of this series, ❤️❤️❤️❤️
February 2, 2021
The series is best read in order since there is a series plot that evolves as the series continues.
The final last bounty hunter babe finally gets her story. I've liked Bexli since the first book and I'm happy to finally have her story. Unfortunately, I didn't really enjoy it. I liked Bexli but I don't think we got enough time with her and Tommel to really develop their relationship. This was the final book in the series so there was a lot to wrap up. We only see Bexli and Tommel alone 2 or 3 times after one night stand. I don't think they really talked their issues out. They talked to other people about their issues, but not each other and I think it really took away from the story.
I wanted to see more of their relationship develop. They met in the previous book and we see a bit of them there but that barely scratched the surface of them as a couple. When Claim starts, Bexli thinks Tommel is following her to keep safe and it annoys her. Then, bad things happen, Bexli and Tommel decided to let off a little steam in the sack and they separate. Where's the relationship?
All we have is sexual tension and attraction. A little bit of 'I'm in the mood and you're here' and this is supposed to make a lasting relationship?
They never talk about their back stories with each other. Bexli tells Tommel her backstory in 1 paragraph (during a fight) and he never asks questions about it. Nothing about why, how she felt, where her family was, nothing! And he never has internal dialog where he thinks about what she said either. Plus, he never tells her his. She learns about it from someone else and tells him, 'I heard about 'spoiler stuff' I understand why you were scared.' And that's it. Maybe I missed some of the finer details of their relationship but really, I don't see it. If Stone had spent as much time developing the characters and their relationship as she did in previous books, I'd have liked this one a lot better.
Also, Tommel makes a complete 180 on his thoughts about space travel, his people and the future of his tribe. That's also never addressed.
A lot of things are covered in this book as the series wraps up. Questions from T'Kar's book (I had a spoiler section in my review that were my unanswered questions) get answered. We end this series but also open up a lot of possibilities if Stone wants to expand this series or use this one to start another.
On the whole, I enjoyed the series. I liked the world building, the aliens, the society, and (most of) the characters. I'm not sure I'll re-read this series but I will check out more from this author.
The final last bounty hunter babe finally gets her story. I've liked Bexli since the first book and I'm happy to finally have her story. Unfortunately, I didn't really enjoy it. I liked Bexli but I don't think we got enough time with her and Tommel to really develop their relationship. This was the final book in the series so there was a lot to wrap up. We only see Bexli and Tommel alone 2 or 3 times after one night stand. I don't think they really talked their issues out. They talked to other people about their issues, but not each other and I think it really took away from the story.
I wanted to see more of their relationship develop. They met in the previous book and we see a bit of them there but that barely scratched the surface of them as a couple. When Claim starts, Bexli thinks Tommel is following her to keep safe and it annoys her. Then, bad things happen, Bexli and Tommel decided to let off a little steam in the sack and they separate. Where's the relationship?
All we have is sexual tension and attraction. A little bit of 'I'm in the mood and you're here' and this is supposed to make a lasting relationship?
They never talk about their back stories with each other. Bexli tells Tommel her backstory in 1 paragraph (during a fight) and he never asks questions about it. Nothing about why, how she felt, where her family was, nothing! And he never has internal dialog where he thinks about what she said either. Plus, he never tells her his. She learns about it from someone else and tells him, 'I heard about 'spoiler stuff' I understand why you were scared.' And that's it. Maybe I missed some of the finer details of their relationship but really, I don't see it. If Stone had spent as much time developing the characters and their relationship as she did in previous books, I'd have liked this one a lot better.
Also, Tommel makes a complete 180 on his thoughts about space travel, his people and the future of his tribe. That's also never addressed.
A lot of things are covered in this book as the series wraps up. Questions from T'Kar's book (I had a spoiler section in my review that were my unanswered questions) get answered. We end this series but also open up a lot of possibilities if Stone wants to expand this series or use this one to start another.
On the whole, I enjoyed the series. I liked the world building, the aliens, the society, and (most of) the characters. I'm not sure I'll re-read this series but I will check out more from this author.
February 22, 2022
Lycithian Bexli is able to shift to other creatures and is just looking forward to getting a ship and getting off the sand planet to get back to bounty hunting. Then suddenly she cannot shift which can only mean that she is pregnant after just one night. Dothvek Tommel is a silver fox who rarely talks is moody and treats Bexli as if she was a fragile female who needs protecting. He won't talk about his past, knows he won't take a mate, but cannot stop thinking about beautiful Bexli. Determined to prove to him that she is not fragile, they end up sharing a tent and a bed. But when Tommel walks out she panics and runs as far as she can see - right into danger. Now with no ability to shapeshift, she cannot help to rescue her crewmates due to her pregnancy. How will things work out?
I enjoyed this story with the fiercely independent Bexli and the damaged Tommel and how they came together in a passion that over time turned into something else. I loved the dramatic ending to the crisis between Dothvek and Crestecks and the way that everything seems to have ended happily for the series. Sad it is over but it was fun while it lasted. Easy to read and understand. Contains explicit sexual content.
I enjoyed this story with the fiercely independent Bexli and the damaged Tommel and how they came together in a passion that over time turned into something else. I loved the dramatic ending to the crisis between Dothvek and Crestecks and the way that everything seems to have ended happily for the series. Sad it is over but it was fun while it lasted. Easy to read and understand. Contains explicit sexual content.
July 23, 2023
Swoony, healing and suspenseful
I loved Bexli and Tommel’s age gap, widower, one night stand accidental pregnancy, alien romance. I love stories that have MCs that have lost mates tragically and are opposed to getting hurt again. Their eventual HEA is always emotional, cathartic and swoon worthy. Bexli is a shape shifting Lycithian who works on a crew of all female bounty hunters. Their ship was forced to crash on a primitive planet that has not had a lot of interaction with other species. Bexli just wants to get back to work on the new ship. Tommel, a native of the sand planet is a Dothvek and am empath. He lost his pregnant mate many years ago and is not interested in opening his heart to anyone else. However, when Bexli and Tommel spend time working closely together on two separate rescue missions, their attraction heats up along with the danger which leads to an intense night that changes everything. The story includes all the goodness that you’d expect from this genre - sweet moments, steamy scenes, fighting, dangerous situations, alien physiology and cultures, bad guys, loyal friends, tragic back stories, fated mates, coincidences, plot twists, and laughs. I am in love with this series and the Dothveks.
I loved Bexli and Tommel’s age gap, widower, one night stand accidental pregnancy, alien romance. I love stories that have MCs that have lost mates tragically and are opposed to getting hurt again. Their eventual HEA is always emotional, cathartic and swoon worthy. Bexli is a shape shifting Lycithian who works on a crew of all female bounty hunters. Their ship was forced to crash on a primitive planet that has not had a lot of interaction with other species. Bexli just wants to get back to work on the new ship. Tommel, a native of the sand planet is a Dothvek and am empath. He lost his pregnant mate many years ago and is not interested in opening his heart to anyone else. However, when Bexli and Tommel spend time working closely together on two separate rescue missions, their attraction heats up along with the danger which leads to an intense night that changes everything. The story includes all the goodness that you’d expect from this genre - sweet moments, steamy scenes, fighting, dangerous situations, alien physiology and cultures, bad guys, loyal friends, tragic back stories, fated mates, coincidences, plot twists, and laughs. I am in love with this series and the Dothveks.
March 31, 2024
4 - 4.5 Stars
Claim is the sixth book in the Barbarians of the Sand Planet series by Tana Stone.
Barbarians of the Sand Planet Series by Tana Stone is a great sci-fi romance series with all the ingredients I look for to keep me captivated from beginning to end. With female bounty hunters, alien barbarian warriors, action, adventure, battles, violence, chemistry, steam, connection, fated mates vibes, missions, drama, danger, angst, emotion, menage, and more.
I love a great sci-fi romance, and when one of my Goodreads friends read the series and gave it such glowing review, I knew I had to dive in. One book led to two, and then before I knew it, I had devoured the entire series.
The Series Contains:
-Bounty (Book #1) -> K’alvek and Danica’s story.
-Captive (Book #2) -> Kush and Max’s story.
-Torment (Book #3) -> Vrax and Tori’s story.
-Tribute (Book #4) -> T’Kar and Holly’s story.
-Savage (Book #5) -> Rukken and Caro’s story.
-Claim (Book #6) -> Tommel and Bexli’s story.
-Prize (Book #7) -> Drev & Trek (Alien twins) and Caterina’s story. (Menage)
-Secret (Book #8) -> Karv and Maya’s story.
I didn’t stop here, heading back in to explore more of Ms. Stone’s stories…. So stay tuned!
Enjoy…
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Tana Stone!
Claim is the sixth book in the Barbarians of the Sand Planet series by Tana Stone.
Barbarians of the Sand Planet Series by Tana Stone is a great sci-fi romance series with all the ingredients I look for to keep me captivated from beginning to end. With female bounty hunters, alien barbarian warriors, action, adventure, battles, violence, chemistry, steam, connection, fated mates vibes, missions, drama, danger, angst, emotion, menage, and more.
I love a great sci-fi romance, and when one of my Goodreads friends read the series and gave it such glowing review, I knew I had to dive in. One book led to two, and then before I knew it, I had devoured the entire series.
The Series Contains:
-Bounty (Book #1) -> K’alvek and Danica’s story.
-Captive (Book #2) -> Kush and Max’s story.
-Torment (Book #3) -> Vrax and Tori’s story.
-Tribute (Book #4) -> T’Kar and Holly’s story.
-Savage (Book #5) -> Rukken and Caro’s story.
-Claim (Book #6) -> Tommel and Bexli’s story.
-Prize (Book #7) -> Drev & Trek (Alien twins) and Caterina’s story. (Menage)
-Secret (Book #8) -> Karv and Maya’s story.
I didn’t stop here, heading back in to explore more of Ms. Stone’s stories…. So stay tuned!
Enjoy…
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Tana Stone!
January 18, 2021
Absolutely fantastic book!!
Wow did I ever enjoy this book! I love the bounty babes and their hot aliens. I must say that I especially enjoyed the silver Fox Tommel. I wish more writers would include these men as characters in their books, women of all ages love older silver foxes!! Thank you for Tommel! Such a great story couldn’t put it down for a second.
Please please write a continuation of this book not just a holiday novella. These couples have so much more adventurous times ahead!! AND those darn TWINS!!!!
O M G give us something really hot and juicy!! They sure aren’t shy about their sexuality and their willingness to share so let’s go!!!!
The Dothveks need more women and I think it should be the bounty babes job to return to their planet with a ship of gorgeous women to help the situation! And those Crestseks have men who are friends of T’Kar that sound like they’d be hot as heck mates too!! So little time so many women needed!!
This author is the bomb! I hope she continues this series for a long time! We’re waiting to read about our favorite females and their hot aliens!!
Wow did I ever enjoy this book! I love the bounty babes and their hot aliens. I must say that I especially enjoyed the silver Fox Tommel. I wish more writers would include these men as characters in their books, women of all ages love older silver foxes!! Thank you for Tommel! Such a great story couldn’t put it down for a second.
Please please write a continuation of this book not just a holiday novella. These couples have so much more adventurous times ahead!! AND those darn TWINS!!!!
O M G give us something really hot and juicy!! They sure aren’t shy about their sexuality and their willingness to share so let’s go!!!!
The Dothveks need more women and I think it should be the bounty babes job to return to their planet with a ship of gorgeous women to help the situation! And those Crestseks have men who are friends of T’Kar that sound like they’d be hot as heck mates too!! So little time so many women needed!!
This author is the bomb! I hope she continues this series for a long time! We’re waiting to read about our favorite females and their hot aliens!!
October 5, 2020
This is the final installation of the
Barbarians of the Sand Planet
and I liked this one better than the previous one. This one had a more interesting backstory and internal conflict than the last two in the series.
All in all, I think this is a great series if you are into romance and don't mind that all the books are basically the same: fierce bounty hunter female who is soo independent she sometimes sounds stupid, a hot-Yao-Ming-height-Khal-Drogo-lookalike-big-dick-warrior alien who wants to claim and protect the woman, and the occasional villains making their lives somewhat interesting.
I give this one four stars. Two of them are pregnant... FINALLY! I am disappointed that we won't know what the babies will look like. Maybe the author can write one more book about the kids, their bounty hunting adventures, and how life is now the borders are open. ONE BOOK, not six books. Just one.
All in all, I think this is a great series if you are into romance and don't mind that all the books are basically the same: fierce bounty hunter female who is soo independent she sometimes sounds stupid, a hot-Yao-Ming-height-Khal-Drogo-lookalike-big-dick-warrior alien who wants to claim and protect the woman, and the occasional villains making their lives somewhat interesting.
I give this one four stars. Two of them are pregnant... FINALLY! I am disappointed that we won't know what the babies will look like. Maybe the author can write one more book about the kids, their bounty hunting adventures, and how life is now the borders are open. ONE BOOK, not six books. Just one.
October 28, 2023
I’ve been reading this series out of order and it’s confusing the heck out of me. I’ve got the love interests sorted but am confused about the chancellors. T’Kar's father is the chancellor in this book and he’s eventually assassinated by one of his guards. In book #8, Secret, the chancellor is Karv’s brother. He’s also killed and Karv’s sister assumes the position. This all occurs over a relatively short period of time.
Anyway, this is the love story between Bexli and Tommel. He’s more mature than some of the younger, hot-headed warriors and there’s mutual attraction between them. He has a tragic past which makes him reluctant to admit his growing interest in Bexli. She is focused on getting back to bounty hunting and getting the heck off the planet. One thing leads to another and she gets pregnant, there’s some kidnapping and rescuing and everyone flies off into the sunset for their HEA.
Anyway, this is the love story between Bexli and Tommel. He’s more mature than some of the younger, hot-headed warriors and there’s mutual attraction between them. He has a tragic past which makes him reluctant to admit his growing interest in Bexli. She is focused on getting back to bounty hunting and getting the heck off the planet. One thing leads to another and she gets pregnant, there’s some kidnapping and rescuing and everyone flies off into the sunset for their HEA.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 18, 2020
This is another grand prize winner book by Tana Stone. It's an exceptional story with amazing well written characters and story line. I think this book has become my favorite. I loved Bexli in the entire series and wish I had her ability to change shapes, that would be fun! Tommel becomes her hot drool worthy barbarian, even though they must work through loss, sorrow, grief, acceptance, forgiveness and sacrifice they have the courage to find their new beginning together. It's a hot alien barbarian with clever bounty hunter women series with a hot and steamy romance that I hate to see end. I hope the twins get their story I don't want to miss them.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 18, 2020
Ok, I will start by saying the only thing that will disappoint you about this story is the fact that it is the last except for maybe the twins getting a story. And I am the first to say I am waiting by the fire with and a cup of tea waiting for a chance on this other story to come out. Bexli and her protective impulsive nature keep butting heads with the silver fox alien Tommel. It pained me for his loss and pain and I see why he wanted to stay away from her. But when he found out about his baby, he did not let her go. I love how he kept fighting for her. But I also loved how Bexli kept fighting to free her friends. She did not let her limitations stop her.
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