Intimate Traitors

by Astrid Amara

LGBT Science Fiction Armen Markus is a member of the resistance fighting the corrupt regime of the Council. He works as a double agent within the Council's most notorious prison as Commanding Interrogator, with one special to keep the secrets of the rebellion safe.When he discovers that his ex-lover, Ravi Jai, has been arrested, Armen wants to help him. But he can't risk compromising his position. Now, more than ever, he must stay the course; for the Council has captured the man who has the one weapon needed to end the war, and Armen must find him.But his newfound power over Ravi proves too much of a temptation. Armen can't resist the lure of Ravi's body, shackled and at his mercy…For his part, Ravi Jai is shocked to discover his lost love has become a torturer. Now with secrets of his own, Ravi needs to escape before he's discovered and he's pretty sure his old flame Armen can help him. He just needs to be convinced the right way.Publisher's This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find Anal play/intercourse, male/male sexual practices, strong violence.

Genres: M M Romance, Science Fiction, Romance, Futuristic, Gay, LGBT, Fantasy

Kindle Edition

First published June 24, 2008

Reviews

[Reflection · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this was the perfect cocktail of angst and attraction. Two men fighting for a better world and sacrificing their happiness to do so. Once they meet again, both need to think about where their priorities lie; and whether they can break impossible odds and find a way to stay together in a life and death situation.

So good, that I point blank refused to walk my dogs until I had finished the last thirty minutes of the book... Now canine obligations must be fulfilled, hence short review for an excellently intense story that kept me guessing until the very end. Beautifully dark and passionate. I loved it.

[Nicci · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an enjoyable read. I think I've become spoiled with reading the author's The Archer's Heart, which I totally enjoyed. Yes, this is a different story. There is no comparison. It's a well written story, but not one I would contemplate once the story ends.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

When Ravi’s arrested, Armen wants to help him. But he can’t risk compromising his position. Yet his power over Ravi proves too much temptation. Armen can’t resist the lure of Ravi’s body, shackled and at his mercy. From Loose Id.

This is the 2nd book by Astrid I have read and what a sweet little read. The book is set sometime in the future where the previous corrupt government has been overtaken by an even bigger group of tyrants. Armen does the best he can to fight for the rebels from his position as one of the top interrogators at a prison. Ravi, his former lover, is captured during a government raid and taken into custody. Armen is in the difficult position of having to either try and save Ravi or keep working for the resitistance.

The world building was tight and believable and made me think of all those wicked sci fi movies I love like Equilibrium (I think it was the uniform, less the plot of the movie!). I kept having visions of Christian Bale striding about in his black frock coat as I was reading this. I admit to being somewhat of a geek! The tech was good, not too over the top, so I really had a good mental picture. Definitely believable and did not suffer from the dreadful, *I must think of another word for everyday device* syndrome. Yay for you, Astrid!

Armen was sexy, dispassionate and cool. At least until Ravi arrives. As for Ravi, merow. The chemistry between the two was delightfully hot. Some of the smex took place in the prison itself so there was a very smokin power dynamic going on and an element of submission. Armen certainly takes charge, boy howdy does he! This was a great afternoon read and am looking forward to more ebook goodness by this author.

So, a sexy 99 pages of sci fi reading, you can get it here at Loose Id.

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[Ayanna · Rating 3 out of 5]

The author's propensity for describing characters in terms of their energy is odd and disconcerting.

It's not a bad piece. Solid. I really want a sequel/fanfic in which Armen deals with PTSD.

[Ami · Rating 4 out of 5]

Armen is a member of resistance being deep undercover as a commander that is in charge of getting information from prisoner at Council's prison. When Ravi, his ex-lover from six years ago was brought to the prison, it shocks Armen, because he still loves that man. And even if it endangers his job, he plans to rescue Ravi. But unknown to Armen, Ravi has an agenda on his own.

My first story from Astrid Amara and I enjoyed it very much. It's a story set in the future with the Council and resistance and in the core of it are two very sexy men :). I think their bond is strong and believable. It's a passionate love story. Love it

[Sanchez · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this was a good book. The only problem i had was Ravi and Armen got intimate when they meet after 5 years and Ravi thinks Armen is bad so, he fucks him? I didn't think that part was believable but the rest was great. A good short story.

[Lexi Ander]

3.5

[Sylvia]

Don't like the story

[Nikko]

I do not like Ravi...