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Galactic Gladiator Games #2
Alien Warrior Seduced
If they can stop arguing over every decision, they might prevail.
He’s the leader of his clan, accustomed to being followed without question.
She’s the top salesperson in her company, used to negotiating every transaction.
Welcome to the Galactic Gladiator Games, where the toughest aliens in the galaxy fight for the most prestigious titles. But these games come with a every alien warrior is mentally and emotionally bound to a potential Earth mate, forced to work with her to overcome their enemies--and sometimes each other.
Fans of Ruby Dixon, Evangeline Anderson, and Grace Goodwin will adore these hot alpha aliens and their sassy human mates.
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He’s the leader of his clan, accustomed to being followed without question.
She’s the top salesperson in her company, used to negotiating every transaction.
Welcome to the Galactic Gladiator Games, where the toughest aliens in the galaxy fight for the most prestigious titles. But these games come with a every alien warrior is mentally and emotionally bound to a potential Earth mate, forced to work with her to overcome their enemies--and sometimes each other.
Fans of Ruby Dixon, Evangeline Anderson, and Grace Goodwin will adore these hot alpha aliens and their sassy human mates.
Scroll up and one-click to reserve your copy today!
281 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 9, 2022
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Margo Bond Collins
279 books1,175 followersUSA Today, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times bestselling author Margo Bond Collins is a former college English professor who, tired of explaining the difference between "hanged" and "hung," turned to writing romance novels instead. She now writes urban fantasy, paranormal romance, and science fiction romance. Sometimes her heroines kiss aliens, sometimes they kill monsters. But they always aim for the heart.
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August 31, 2022
I typically enjoy Margo Collin’s work, falling in love with her Bride Lottery series. While waiting for her new book to print, I decided to check out her other work.
Alien Warrior Seduced is the next book after Alien Warrior Bound and is part of the Galactic Gladiator Games series. This series is very much an alien version of The Hunger Games. Each alien warrior is paired with a human female that was abducted from Earth. Before they are placed inside the “do or die” dome (with an environment very similar to The Hunger Games), the two are “bonded” together. This bond allows them to share their thoughts with each other, whether they want to or not. It was both a blessing and a curse as they were unable to hide anything from one another.
Kaio is a king. He volunteered for the Galactic Games, instead of forcing his people into the games, as a debt his grandfather owed to those who run the Galactic Games. Gwen Is a human that was abducted from earth to participate alongside Kaio. It’s not really clear what her job was on Earth, but in involved the medical industry, mergers, layoffs, and some sort of weight loss pill.
Kaio, being a King who volunteered, was allotted certain comforts that the prisoners and captives weren’t getting. Such as a luxurious room prior to the start of the games, and the ability to choose his human companion. For those who read the previous book… you remember the human contestant that didn’t die because her alien partner was launched off a cliff so she chose to hide in a cave? I wondered what happened to her. Well I guess she had the choice of either competing in the next games, selling her body, or becoming a staff member of the games and attending to the human captors. She chose to work for the games. So while she was leading the new wave of abducted women to the bathroom facilities, Gwen snuck away and had to hide in a room, which happened to be the luxurious suite the King was staying in. He handed her back over to the games, but found her fascinating while waiting for them to retrieve her. So he chose her as his companion. And of course, they slowly adopted feelings for each other. Aside from being King, Kaio had other advantages that set him apart from the other competitors; he was able to perform “magick,” where he used dark magick to kill a rock competitor. He was skilled in battle, able to kill and behead foes with ease. I loved this part of his character; he wasn’t some entitled, spoiled, clean King. No. He knew how to get his hands dirty. To fight, hunt, provide, protect, endure, problem solve, negotiate and survive. Unbeknownst to Kaio, his rival enemy from his home world was also entered into the games, with his own dark magick abilities. He doesn’t come face-to-face with him until the very end ; chapter 33. Gwen saves the say with her cunning quick thinking and they return to Kaio’s home planet to presumably live happily ever after..
He found a smart, beautiful and competent Queen inside Gwen. The two lust birds didn’t get intimate with each other until 70% in. This is the ONLY exotic scene in the book.
Personally, I feel like this series has too much action and not enough romance. Kaio doesn’t really have a “cock.” Instead, he has a bunch of tentacles with suckers on them. Picture one of those Pornōgraphic animations where women are often filled in every hole with tentacle like limbs. That. Except, the limber noodles are lumped in one general vicinity where a díck would normally reside. And he has 3 testicles (balls). His “primary cöck” doesn’t ever become erect per say, but can coil inside and move on its own accord. I guess you wouldn’t really need “thrusting” of any sort. I don’t know how pleasurable it would be, theoretically, without the feeling of a hard rod between your legs to ride as pressure builds. Then again, I’ve never fantasized about coitus with an octopus. lol.
This book was better than the last. Although, it started to lose me at the mentioning of time travel; as if aliens weren’t far fetched enough. Supposedly, Gwen was not only abducted from Earth, but most likely from Earth’s past, making a return unexplainable and therefore impossible. Unless she found a time machine along with a spaceship. The plot became too diluted at that point.
The story ended too abruptly. SO MUCH buildup was included in this book, and it had an anticlimactic and severely disappointing ending. 33 chapters building up to the “final battle,” and the battle was like 3 paragraphs long. The ending was absolute garbage on top of it. It’s like the author hit chapter 34 and was like “okay I’m tired of writing, THE END.” So much wasted potential. There were a handful of editorial errors in the book as well, but those were easily overlooked. Kinda bummed overall because I enjoyed the author’s other work. The epilogue is actually the opening chapter of the next book in this series, which I think I will pass on when it comes out.
Oh one last thing… the advertisements that claim non responsibility for explosives diarrhea in EVERY commercial was HILARIOUS. Haha
Alien Warrior Seduced is the next book after Alien Warrior Bound and is part of the Galactic Gladiator Games series. This series is very much an alien version of The Hunger Games. Each alien warrior is paired with a human female that was abducted from Earth. Before they are placed inside the “do or die” dome (with an environment very similar to The Hunger Games), the two are “bonded” together. This bond allows them to share their thoughts with each other, whether they want to or not. It was both a blessing and a curse as they were unable to hide anything from one another.
Kaio is a king. He volunteered for the Galactic Games, instead of forcing his people into the games, as a debt his grandfather owed to those who run the Galactic Games. Gwen Is a human that was abducted from earth to participate alongside Kaio. It’s not really clear what her job was on Earth, but in involved the medical industry, mergers, layoffs, and some sort of weight loss pill.
Kaio, being a King who volunteered, was allotted certain comforts that the prisoners and captives weren’t getting. Such as a luxurious room prior to the start of the games, and the ability to choose his human companion. For those who read the previous book… you remember the human contestant that didn’t die because her alien partner was launched off a cliff so she chose to hide in a cave? I wondered what happened to her. Well I guess she had the choice of either competing in the next games, selling her body, or becoming a staff member of the games and attending to the human captors. She chose to work for the games. So while she was leading the new wave of abducted women to the bathroom facilities, Gwen snuck away and had to hide in a room, which happened to be the luxurious suite the King was staying in. He handed her back over to the games, but found her fascinating while waiting for them to retrieve her. So he chose her as his companion. And of course, they slowly adopted feelings for each other. Aside from being King, Kaio had other advantages that set him apart from the other competitors; he was able to perform “magick,” where he used dark magick to kill a rock competitor. He was skilled in battle, able to kill and behead foes with ease. I loved this part of his character; he wasn’t some entitled, spoiled, clean King. No. He knew how to get his hands dirty. To fight, hunt, provide, protect, endure, problem solve, negotiate and survive. Unbeknownst to Kaio, his rival enemy from his home world was also entered into the games, with his own dark magick abilities. He doesn’t come face-to-face with him until the very end ; chapter 33. Gwen saves the say with her cunning quick thinking and they return to Kaio’s home planet to presumably live happily ever after..
He found a smart, beautiful and competent Queen inside Gwen. The two lust birds didn’t get intimate with each other until 70% in. This is the ONLY exotic scene in the book.
Personally, I feel like this series has too much action and not enough romance. Kaio doesn’t really have a “cock.” Instead, he has a bunch of tentacles with suckers on them. Picture one of those Pornōgraphic animations where women are often filled in every hole with tentacle like limbs. That. Except, the limber noodles are lumped in one general vicinity where a díck would normally reside. And he has 3 testicles (balls). His “primary cöck” doesn’t ever become erect per say, but can coil inside and move on its own accord. I guess you wouldn’t really need “thrusting” of any sort. I don’t know how pleasurable it would be, theoretically, without the feeling of a hard rod between your legs to ride as pressure builds. Then again, I’ve never fantasized about coitus with an octopus. lol.
This book was better than the last. Although, it started to lose me at the mentioning of time travel; as if aliens weren’t far fetched enough. Supposedly, Gwen was not only abducted from Earth, but most likely from Earth’s past, making a return unexplainable and therefore impossible. Unless she found a time machine along with a spaceship. The plot became too diluted at that point.
The story ended too abruptly. SO MUCH buildup was included in this book, and it had an anticlimactic and severely disappointing ending. 33 chapters building up to the “final battle,” and the battle was like 3 paragraphs long. The ending was absolute garbage on top of it. It’s like the author hit chapter 34 and was like “okay I’m tired of writing, THE END.” So much wasted potential. There were a handful of editorial errors in the book as well, but those were easily overlooked. Kinda bummed overall because I enjoyed the author’s other work. The epilogue is actually the opening chapter of the next book in this series, which I think I will pass on when it comes out.
Oh one last thing… the advertisements that claim non responsibility for explosives diarrhea in EVERY commercial was HILARIOUS. Haha
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July 30, 2022
"I would do anything to protect her, I realized."
What a lot of fun! I am really enjoying this Galactic Gladiator Games series. The stories are so entertaining and the characters are wonderful! While the concept of an alien male and human female being forced to battle in a completion isn't new, Margo and Sasha have placed their own spin on it and made it stand out.
This is the second book and the second year the GGG is using humans as the female bond mate of the male alien gladiators. Gwen is smart and quick on her feet and Kaio is actually a sweetheart. They are very, very different from the couple in book one. I loved how their relationship never wavered and they were true partners from the beginning. The scenes from the pov of Zyair, the villain, gave it a interesting spin. I thought it was a nice touch and seemed to fit the tone of the book. I also found it amusing that Grace, from book one, is now working for GGG and she's not as nice as she was last season.
A couple of minor complaints. First, while the "commercials" are an amusing touch, sometimes they were placed at the wrong time and, in my opinion, interrupted the flow where they shouldn't have. An example is one that was right in the middle of a love scene. Also, the end felt too rushed. We got almost nothing after the games ended. It was like they forgot to include the last chapter. And no, an epilogue that is actually the beginning of the next stand-alone book doesn't count. It shouldn't even be called an epilogue. I would have been annoyed except I've read a lot of Margo's Alien Bride Lottery books so I am familiar with her doing this as she does the same with the books in that series. I don't mind the not really an epilogue, epilogue. What I do mind is not feeling like I got a proper end to the story in this book.
To be honest, I liked the first book in the series better but I still really enjoyed this one and can't wait for book three, Alien Warrior Defended, which sadly won't be out until next year. I just hope it's not the last. I would love to see this series go on to a long time. As much as I enjoy the Lottery books, these are so, so much better.
What a lot of fun! I am really enjoying this Galactic Gladiator Games series. The stories are so entertaining and the characters are wonderful! While the concept of an alien male and human female being forced to battle in a completion isn't new, Margo and Sasha have placed their own spin on it and made it stand out.
This is the second book and the second year the GGG is using humans as the female bond mate of the male alien gladiators. Gwen is smart and quick on her feet and Kaio is actually a sweetheart. They are very, very different from the couple in book one. I loved how their relationship never wavered and they were true partners from the beginning. The scenes from the pov of Zyair, the villain, gave it a interesting spin. I thought it was a nice touch and seemed to fit the tone of the book. I also found it amusing that Grace, from book one, is now working for GGG and she's not as nice as she was last season.
A couple of minor complaints. First, while the "commercials" are an amusing touch, sometimes they were placed at the wrong time and, in my opinion, interrupted the flow where they shouldn't have. An example is one that was right in the middle of a love scene. Also, the end felt too rushed. We got almost nothing after the games ended. It was like they forgot to include the last chapter. And no, an epilogue that is actually the beginning of the next stand-alone book doesn't count. It shouldn't even be called an epilogue. I would have been annoyed except I've read a lot of Margo's Alien Bride Lottery books so I am familiar with her doing this as she does the same with the books in that series. I don't mind the not really an epilogue, epilogue. What I do mind is not feeling like I got a proper end to the story in this book.
To be honest, I liked the first book in the series better but I still really enjoyed this one and can't wait for book three, Alien Warrior Defended, which sadly won't be out until next year. I just hope it's not the last. I would love to see this series go on to a long time. As much as I enjoy the Lottery books, these are so, so much better.
July 30, 2022
Wow! I absolutely loved reading Kaio and Gwen’s story. The author has written an incredible tale of magick, betrayal, romance, action, steamy scenes and more, and it has a happily ever after ending. The characters are well written with vivid details and an exciting storyline. I can’t rate it high enough and I was hooked from the very start. I also loved the messages from the sponsors, especially the list of what they aren’t responsible for and I laughed when I read them, when you read it you will know what I mean. Gwen makes a living selling medications and is really good at it. She’s in line for a promotion when she’s abducted by aliens in order to play the galactic games. Kaio is a king and a deal his grandfather made years ago means he either gives up thousands of his people to be entertainment or fodder for the games, or he volunteers himself. He chooses himself and after he arrives, he’s shocked when a human female runs into his room. Gwen managed to escape but finds herself in Kaio’s room at the sharp end of his guards weapon. Unfortunately he has to give her back but because he’s a king he can choose the woman he is bonded to and in order to save her life, he chooses Gwen. In order to fulfill the contract, Kaio has to make it to the final battle and they make it but there are some very close calls. Unfortunately the owner of the games is a despicable man and the final battle is against someone who Kaio never expected and he may not win. It’s going to take luck, skill and a very smart and determined Gwen, for Kaio to get through the battle, and he has all that and more, he just hopes his people will forgive him for what he has to do.
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.
July 21, 2022
Galactic Gladiator Games, Book Two!
Gwen Mitchell is a successful pharmaceutical sales consultant. She is eating lunch in the courtyard one day when she is kidnapped by Aliens. She wakes up in a cell with other human women. The more questions she asks the more horrified she is. She has never heard of the Gladiator Games but she knows if she can’t find a way to escape she is going to die. When she sees an opportunity to slip away she takes it! Unfortunately she picks the wrong room to hide in.
King Kaio Targen is furious. The Galactic Games organizer, Magnum Bloodworm, has demanded 1000 of his warriors and 500 of their women to repay a debt owed by his grandfather. He cannot allow such a thing to happen so he negotiates a deal for him to come instead and participate in the games fulfilling the debt.
When Gwen hides behind double white doors, she finds herself cornered by a female with a spear. Turns out she is the bodyguard for King Kaio. Gwen is dragged back to the other women where she is disciplined. She and the other women are chained to a platform until they are matched to their partner.
As the King, Kaio is allowed to choose his female for the games. Magnum has already decided he is going to get rid of the troublemaker right away so he is not happy when Kaio chooses her as his partner.
Gwen is surprised when Kaio chooses her and is still fighting to go back to earth. Kaio must convince her to work with him or they will never survive to the end of the games. And Kaio is determined to win and free his people. But Magnum has several “surprises “ in store for both of them!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Gwen Mitchell is a successful pharmaceutical sales consultant. She is eating lunch in the courtyard one day when she is kidnapped by Aliens. She wakes up in a cell with other human women. The more questions she asks the more horrified she is. She has never heard of the Gladiator Games but she knows if she can’t find a way to escape she is going to die. When she sees an opportunity to slip away she takes it! Unfortunately she picks the wrong room to hide in.
King Kaio Targen is furious. The Galactic Games organizer, Magnum Bloodworm, has demanded 1000 of his warriors and 500 of their women to repay a debt owed by his grandfather. He cannot allow such a thing to happen so he negotiates a deal for him to come instead and participate in the games fulfilling the debt.
When Gwen hides behind double white doors, she finds herself cornered by a female with a spear. Turns out she is the bodyguard for King Kaio. Gwen is dragged back to the other women where she is disciplined. She and the other women are chained to a platform until they are matched to their partner.
As the King, Kaio is allowed to choose his female for the games. Magnum has already decided he is going to get rid of the troublemaker right away so he is not happy when Kaio chooses her as his partner.
Gwen is surprised when Kaio chooses her and is still fighting to go back to earth. Kaio must convince her to work with him or they will never survive to the end of the games. And Kaio is determined to win and free his people. But Magnum has several “surprises “ in store for both of them!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 21, 2022
Kaio has given himself to the Games rather than have to hand over 1,500 of his people to them. He hopes that proposing himself will add some weight to his position in the Games and possibly even ensure that he makes it to the final round but he is realistic. He can but hope that he is strong enough to make it especially since he knows he going to be melded to one of the weakest creatures in the galaxies, a human female. He is surprised by how resourceful one of them is when she escapes her cage before the selection and finds a way into his rooms. That she stands up for herself and treats as she would any other person he finds amusing and it captures his attention, He decides that if he can select her as a partner he will. Gwen has fought and clawed her way to the top of her profession. She has done it fairly but she is a very skilled negotiator and that will hopefully stand her in good stead when she is sucked through a portal by some weird tentacled thingy. She somehow grabbed her work suitcase which was by her side when she was taken and she fights tooth and nail to keep it with her. It is all that she has of home. She might be in the same set of Games as Kaio but one look between their very different rooms is enough to tell he that there is more goinf here, then she learns he's a King. Bully for him except somehow he manages to pick her as a partner for these Death Games. All they have to do is survive. Can that happen and what can she do about it when she discovers that she happens to love what is under the surface of this male?
July 12, 2022
In this Gladiator Games book, we get a King and a pharmaceutical rep. Kaio, King of Orenda, has voluntarily entered the games in repayment of a debt that was incurred by his grandfather. The original demand had been for 10 of his warriors, 1000 young men, and 500 women. Kaio had negotiated it down to just him. A king's participation would bring in sponsors and a huge audience. As long as he completed the games his people would be safe and the favor repaid. He hoped.
Gwen Mitchell is a sales representative for a huge pharmaceutical company...a very successful sales representative. The company she works for has recently "merged" with another company and she is sure she will be one of the employees that will not lose their jobs. As she is sucked into the (conveniently) camera-free fountain in the company's back courtyard by a huge tentacle, she refuses to let go of her rolling suitcase of drug samples. Wherever she is going, they will come in handy. She hopes.
I won't spoil the story for you. Gwen's determination is what draws Kaio to choose her as his bond-mate and the qualities that made her such a good salesperson will assist them on their journeys. The case may even seal the deal in the end. You will laugh and cheer these two on as they navigate the strange constraints of the game. But there is an unexpected enemy that may bring them down when they reach the final arena. I received a copy of this book from Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Gwen Mitchell is a sales representative for a huge pharmaceutical company...a very successful sales representative. The company she works for has recently "merged" with another company and she is sure she will be one of the employees that will not lose their jobs. As she is sucked into the (conveniently) camera-free fountain in the company's back courtyard by a huge tentacle, she refuses to let go of her rolling suitcase of drug samples. Wherever she is going, they will come in handy. She hopes.
I won't spoil the story for you. Gwen's determination is what draws Kaio to choose her as his bond-mate and the qualities that made her such a good salesperson will assist them on their journeys. The case may even seal the deal in the end. You will laugh and cheer these two on as they navigate the strange constraints of the game. But there is an unexpected enemy that may bring them down when they reach the final arena. I received a copy of this book from Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 9, 2022
Have you ever read a book where you know the author , and in this case authors, had a fun time writing the story. This book has everything I look for in a book.
Humor, (watch out for the disclaimers), conflict ,a little drama, action, and of course the chemistry between the MCs is "out of this world" which lead to a steamy romance. The world building was very good. The flow of the story was also very good. I couldn't put my kindle down.
Bad guys wear black hats, good guys wear white. You'll get what I mean when you read the story.
I liked Gwen. She sells pharmaceutical products. Stubborn to the core. Likes a challenge and can stand up to any and everyone including the H King Kaio.
Kaio is a king who has had everyone bow to his wishes. As he thinks everyone should. He does listen and learns from Gwen. It was fun reading about the conflicting view of each and the reason for him entering the games, you will need to read the book to find out.
I would recommend reading the series in order. You will get a better perspective of the games and how they are played.
We get a glimpse of the next book and I'm told the story between Gwen and Kaio will continue. I can't wait for the next story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review
Humor, (watch out for the disclaimers), conflict ,a little drama, action, and of course the chemistry between the MCs is "out of this world" which lead to a steamy romance. The world building was very good. The flow of the story was also very good. I couldn't put my kindle down.
Bad guys wear black hats, good guys wear white. You'll get what I mean when you read the story.
I liked Gwen. She sells pharmaceutical products. Stubborn to the core. Likes a challenge and can stand up to any and everyone including the H King Kaio.
Kaio is a king who has had everyone bow to his wishes. As he thinks everyone should. He does listen and learns from Gwen. It was fun reading about the conflicting view of each and the reason for him entering the games, you will need to read the book to find out.
I would recommend reading the series in order. You will get a better perspective of the games and how they are played.
We get a glimpse of the next book and I'm told the story between Gwen and Kaio will continue. I can't wait for the next story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review
August 1, 2022
I enjoyed this book and at times I wanted to smack Gwen for bing a snob and a brat and treated people around her badly. Gwen Mitchell is a pharmaceutical Rep and when her company is merging with another which means jobs will be lost and she will step on everyone to stay employed and while on a lunch break near the fountain she is sucked into it taking her sample case with her. King Kaio Targen of Orenda decides to fight in the Galactic Gladiator Games after his grandfather put them in debt but by him doing this he can save his people from ever competing again. Gwen is not happy about being abducted and treats everyone around her nastily and makes an attempt to escape and is captured quickly and she is deemed a trouble maker and the game’s organization Magnum Blood worm what’s to get rid of her. All the females are matched to to gladiators who fight together to win the games and as the King Kaio gets to choose his partner and he picks Gwen but he must convince her to work and fight together so he can save his people and she gets to go home. How does it all turn out and can they work together and win the games but can they walk away from each other after everything they have been through and the feelings that they have shared.
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.
July 11, 2022
This second book in the series continues the Galactic Gladiator Games - a televised contest in which a male alien and a human female are paired together to get through challenges until there is only one couple (or a single member of a team) alive to claim victory. Gwen (h) has been abducted from Earth and paired with Kaio (H) - she's a pharmaceutical rep who refuses to let go of her samples case or her red bottomed heels and he is a king who's chosen to participate in the GGG rather than have any more of his people forced to participate. She's kind of snarky and sarcastic which he finds somewhat endearing from the moment they met. As the story progresses their relationship and attraction are very hot and steamy - hey, Kaio has special eggplants. Lots of action and adventure, with betrayals, ancient grudges and more, though Kaio did get some treatments due to his royal status. Both Kaio and Gwen were strong characters who helped balance one another out and it was a nice change that they weren’t fighting their attraction and feelings for one another but recognized and acted on it. Kudos to Gwen for using her brains to save Kaio at the end. This was a really exciting story and had lots of twists and turns, plus some good hot and steamy sex.
July 29, 2022
Gwen is one of the top salespersons in a pharmaceutical company. She wasseated at a fountain when a wormhole opened up. Alien tentacles grabbed her and pulled into the portal. She is then being prepared to participate in the Galactic Gladiator Games.
King Kaio Targen will not send his citizens to fight in the Galactic Gladiator Games. He frees his citizens by offering himself as the only fighter from his planet. The deal will save his planet from future games and tributes owed. Kaio meets Gwen on the ship and is intrigued by the human. He choices her for his human mate during the mating bond. Now the keep her alive. But she turns out to be stronger than he thought. They fight other couples to survive the game. Alone the way Kaio realizes Gwen has the ability to make a great Queen. But Gwen just wants to get back to Earth. However, their chemistry and attraction is off the chart. They are developing a deeper bond. Lots of drama and heat.
Has a HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
King Kaio Targen will not send his citizens to fight in the Galactic Gladiator Games. He frees his citizens by offering himself as the only fighter from his planet. The deal will save his planet from future games and tributes owed. Kaio meets Gwen on the ship and is intrigued by the human. He choices her for his human mate during the mating bond. Now the keep her alive. But she turns out to be stronger than he thought. They fight other couples to survive the game. Alone the way Kaio realizes Gwen has the ability to make a great Queen. But Gwen just wants to get back to Earth. However, their chemistry and attraction is off the chart. They are developing a deeper bond. Lots of drama and heat.
Has a HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 3, 2022
Gwen is the top salespersons at a pharmaceutical company on Earth, when a wormhole opens up and she finds herself on a different planet being prepared to participate in the Galactic Gladiator Games. This is something she has never heard of. King Kaio Targen will not send his citizens to fight in the Games instead he offers himself as the only fighter from his planet. If he wins, he saves his planet from further games and tributes. Although Gwen is a trouble maker and not happy about being forced into this, Kaio is intrigued and chooses her for his partner. Now he must convince her to work and fight together so he can save his people and she gets to go back to Earth. Right away he discovers she is stronger, more resilient than he thinks. The book has action, sizzle, steam, and twists and turns. Great read and since it's available on Kindle Unlimited, you can read both book 1 & 2 for free.
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.
August 10, 2022
A pharmaceutical representative isn't the most sympathetic character, but that didn't get in the way too much in trying to relate to her. While she is stubborn to the point of making bad decisions, one can at least understand her thought process of "if I'm going to die, I'm going to die as myself!"
I found the ending interesting, both in terms of the heroine being able to put her otherwise-useless-to-surviving-these-games skills to use to help save them, and the decision Kaio ultimately makes. He has two factions: one that wants to burn down the world and another that does not. It doesn't seem their interests can both be met, but he has a good idea for how to potentially unite them.
The ending seems very abrupt, without the reader even knowing how the people back on Kaio's world have reacted to what they've seen and to what Kaio intends to propose. Considering how much the people mean to him, it seems odd to omit.
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I found the ending interesting, both in terms of the heroine being able to put her otherwise-useless-to-surviving-these-games skills to use to help save them, and the decision Kaio ultimately makes. He has two factions: one that wants to burn down the world and another that does not. It doesn't seem their interests can both be met, but he has a good idea for how to potentially unite them.
The ending seems very abrupt, without the reader even knowing how the people back on Kaio's world have reacted to what they've seen and to what Kaio intends to propose. Considering how much the people mean to him, it seems odd to omit.
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July 9, 2022
Gwen Mitchell is the top salesperson for her company. She’s enjoying her lunch on the patio when she’s kidnapped by a tentacled alien. She’s then informed that she will be forced to bond with an alien male and they will be participating in the Galactic Gladiator Games. Kaio Targen is King, and in order to keep many of his people from being sacrificed to the games, he decides he will be the only participant from his planet. They’ll have to work together and survive brutal conditions to make it to the final battle.
Wonderfully well written, and fascinating characters with some steamy interactions between Gwen and Kaio. Exciting action, murder, and violence, plus some interesting twists in the plot. The ads during the games are so funny I laughed out loud. I think this is a fantastic book and series, and I highly recommend it.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
Wonderfully well written, and fascinating characters with some steamy interactions between Gwen and Kaio. Exciting action, murder, and violence, plus some interesting twists in the plot. The ads during the games are so funny I laughed out loud. I think this is a fantastic book and series, and I highly recommend it.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
July 31, 2022
Gwen is successful at her job and has plans to be even more successful but unfortunately gets kidnapped by aliens to be a contestant in the Galactic Games. Let us just say that she is not exactly the ideal candidate but she did make me laugh on more than one occasion, her, her bag and her stupid shoes that she was so determined to hang on to. She does have enough gumption to try and escape and in so doing she hides out in the room of another "contestant", King Kaio Targen, who unfortunately has no choice but to hand her over. Kaio was not kidnapped but volunteered to take part in order to save his subjects who would have been forced to pay for a deal made by Kaio's forefathers. He, for reasons not even clear to him, he picks Gwen as his partner for the games. What follows is a non-stop thrill ride of an adventure filled with peril, passion and a really sweet, if out of this world, love story.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 31, 2022
Gwen's lunch break does not go as planned and Kaio steps up to prevent thousands of his people from being sent to the games. Both events put Gwen and Kaio together, exactly where they need to be. Never would have met otherwise.
Both are determined to survive the twisted glactic gladiator games, think hunger games with aliens. Story is complete with commercial breaks from sponsors of the games. Almost wish book could have the video included. It would be something else.
I was hooked as soon as Gwen saw the first tentacle. I could not admire Kaio more as he put his own life on the line for his people. An entertaining, adrenaline filled read.
While Kaio and Gwen have their end, Bloodworm is not done with his games, so I am looking forward to meeting the next contestants of the glactic gladiator games.
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Both are determined to survive the twisted glactic gladiator games, think hunger games with aliens. Story is complete with commercial breaks from sponsors of the games. Almost wish book could have the video included. It would be something else.
I was hooked as soon as Gwen saw the first tentacle. I could not admire Kaio more as he put his own life on the line for his people. An entertaining, adrenaline filled read.
While Kaio and Gwen have their end, Bloodworm is not done with his games, so I am looking forward to meeting the next contestants of the glactic gladiator games.
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August 1, 2022
Thie book take place one year after the events of the first book. This is the second year that the human Bloodworm was in charge of the intergalactic games that are a combination of Survivor and a splash of love island. In here the gladiator mostly prisoners and the kidnaped women from Earth. The couples are forced to fight for their lives while being bonded to aliens (and I mean alien both ways no referring to the humans alone). The main characters of this story are: Gwen Mitchell from Earth, the king of the planet Orenda Kio Targent and Zyar Morte the incendiary. Gwen is a pharmaceutical representative that get kidnapped by an octopus alien. I like that you get the point of view of other characters and even snippets of the commercials of the show. Could stop giggling every time they said the side effects. I can wait to see the next instalment of the book after reading the little preview.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 9, 2022
4.5 stars. Gwen, a successful pharmaceutical sales rep and the female human lead, has been kidnapped and forced to mentally bond with Kaio, king of his planet and gladiator in the games to repay a debt as well as the male alien lead. The females are supposed to be distractions/dead weight for the gladiators but, whilst furious at being in the position, Gwen is canny and focused and works to her strengths to assist Kaio to win…
This story is mostly dual lead POV, with occasional POV from other characters. It is well written and interesting, with the relationship development occurring under pressure and fast paced action. I enjoyed how the characters developed as individuals and found the ending for the games orchestrator appropriate and funny.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This story is mostly dual lead POV, with occasional POV from other characters. It is well written and interesting, with the relationship development occurring under pressure and fast paced action. I enjoyed how the characters developed as individuals and found the ending for the games orchestrator appropriate and funny.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 22, 2022
Wow, what an exciting story. I was hooked from the very start. I loved the first book in the series, but this one was just as exciting. There was still the slimy human Bloodworm from Texas who took human women from earth and deposited them on the planet where they had the Galactic Gladiator Games.
Poor Gwen was taken from earth and thrust into the games to be the weak human to the strong warrior who was also the King of the Orendans, who volunteered to save his people from ever having to be a part of the games in the future. Bloodworm didn’t realise that Gwen had more grit than he gave her credit for. There is full on action from start to finish and a lot of sexy moments tossed in for entertainment. There is a happily ever after for Gwen and Kaio.
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Poor Gwen was taken from earth and thrust into the games to be the weak human to the strong warrior who was also the King of the Orendans, who volunteered to save his people from ever having to be a part of the games in the future. Bloodworm didn’t realise that Gwen had more grit than he gave her credit for. There is full on action from start to finish and a lot of sexy moments tossed in for entertainment. There is a happily ever after for Gwen and Kaio.
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July 26, 2022
More Galactic Gladiator Games Goodness!!
This game matches an alien warrior with a “weak” human female. Our alien this round is a king Kaio Targen, who barters himself instead of 1500 men and women from his planet. Our human female Gwen is snatched from her work lunch through a portal. She is a star pharmaceutical salesperson.
There are many planetary dangers, and threats from the other contestants. A favorite feature of mine is that when this pair bonds, they can hear what each other is thinking. Creates some very humorous situations.
While not physically superior, Gwen proves her worth through her negotiation skills. Kaio is determined to win, or many of his people will be sacrificed, and now he cares for Gwen.
Exciting, humorous, romantic and pure entertainment; a great read.
***** I am voluntarily leaving my honest review of this book *****
This game matches an alien warrior with a “weak” human female. Our alien this round is a king Kaio Targen, who barters himself instead of 1500 men and women from his planet. Our human female Gwen is snatched from her work lunch through a portal. She is a star pharmaceutical salesperson.
There are many planetary dangers, and threats from the other contestants. A favorite feature of mine is that when this pair bonds, they can hear what each other is thinking. Creates some very humorous situations.
While not physically superior, Gwen proves her worth through her negotiation skills. Kaio is determined to win, or many of his people will be sacrificed, and now he cares for Gwen.
Exciting, humorous, romantic and pure entertainment; a great read.
***** I am voluntarily leaving my honest review of this book *****
July 28, 2022
“Our cages may be different, but I assure you we are currently both here under duress.”
Gwen is abducted from Earth and thrown in to an Alien situation where her natural go-getter attitude means she isn't going to just curl up and play dead.
Kaio is King, leader of his people in every meaningful sense, and he is unwilling to let 1,500 of his people suffer because of a debt his grandfather incurred.
As much as I enjoyed Gwen's spunk, and determination, Kaio was the standout of the two characters for me. Confident in his leadership skills, the more we saw of him the more his confidence came across as well earned, but this is a character willing to learn from others, to stop and consider things from their perspective, and willing to sacrifice for others.
This done in one Kindle Unlimited quick read is a fun adventure.
Gwen is abducted from Earth and thrown in to an Alien situation where her natural go-getter attitude means she isn't going to just curl up and play dead.
Kaio is King, leader of his people in every meaningful sense, and he is unwilling to let 1,500 of his people suffer because of a debt his grandfather incurred.
As much as I enjoyed Gwen's spunk, and determination, Kaio was the standout of the two characters for me. Confident in his leadership skills, the more we saw of him the more his confidence came across as well earned, but this is a character willing to learn from others, to stop and consider things from their perspective, and willing to sacrifice for others.
This done in one Kindle Unlimited quick read is a fun adventure.
July 30, 2022
Gwen and Kaio’s story took me a while to get into. I found the pace slower than Alien Warrior Bound and I could have done without all the commercial breaks which just broke up the flow in my opinion. I was also left wondering what happened to our two-headed announcer as he made only a single appearance in this story.
Gwen too, was a little hard for me to relate to at the beginning, but her resourcefulness and determination, along with Kaio’s steadfastness, soon had me invested in their journey - even though there was less conflict between them to overcome than I would have liked to see. I did enjoy the unexpected conclusion to their game and am looking forward to see who the next gladiator pairing will be!.
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Gwen too, was a little hard for me to relate to at the beginning, but her resourcefulness and determination, along with Kaio’s steadfastness, soon had me invested in their journey - even though there was less conflict between them to overcome than I would have liked to see. I did enjoy the unexpected conclusion to their game and am looking forward to see who the next gladiator pairing will be!.
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July 10, 2022
This is the 2nd book in the Galactic Gladiator Games series. Gwen is kidnapped from earth to be bonded to an alien warrior in the games. Kaio is a king on his planet and volunteers to participate in the games to save thousands of his people from the games. During the games these two fall in love and help each other to stay alive. They get their HEA. This book is action packed and hard to put down. The chemistry between the two main characters is steamy and very romantic. The author is terrific at building different worlds that makes it seem like you are really there. Makes you want to participate, just to meet an alien warrior.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 14, 2022
While this book was a little bit farther from the Hunger Games than the first book, it still played heavily off of that series. The mind meld bond is definitely a bonus that wasn’t provided in the other series though.
I enjoyed this book despite its heavy reliance on the Hunger Games themes. The main differences between the two would be spoilers here. On the bright side, there is a HEA waiting for the main characters here. It would be great to see the Texan get his just desserts at the end of the final book in this series.
As the second book in this series moved somewhat away from part of the Hunger Games, I can only hope the next moves even farther.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I enjoyed this book despite its heavy reliance on the Hunger Games themes. The main differences between the two would be spoilers here. On the bright side, there is a HEA waiting for the main characters here. It would be great to see the Texan get his just desserts at the end of the final book in this series.
As the second book in this series moved somewhat away from part of the Hunger Games, I can only hope the next moves even farther.
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July 27, 2022
Kaio and Gwen's story was more romance and survival than crazy battle and I thought it fit perfectly. The king and the saleswoman what a match. Although Gwen was not a fighter, she definitely had a gift for negotiation and a medical samples bag that earned her carrying it all over. What more could a king ask for? I mean she came in strong during the clutch time. I liked that Gwen was a little stubborn and used her brain and that the Kaio was drawn to her bringing something more than looks to the table. The story is fast-paced, but since Kaio is a king their appearance on GGG was a little more tame but still dangerous. Great characters and story line. I look forward to the next book in this series.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 29, 2022
King Kaio and Gwen . . .
Gwen Mitchell is a pharmaceutical sales consultant who gets kidnapped by aliens, awakening in a cage of women. She is going to be participating in the Gladiator Games but has no idea what they are. They just sound lethal.
King Kaio Targen has to pay off a debt owed by a relative. Instead of allowing the organizer to demand his warriors in payment, he offers to fight in the games himself. King Kaio chooses Gwen as his female partner in the games. Kaio has to get her to cooperate with him or they won’t make it out alive. But she is not easy to work with! Will they find a way to get through the games and win their freedom? Or does the organizer have plans of his own?
Gwen Mitchell is a pharmaceutical sales consultant who gets kidnapped by aliens, awakening in a cage of women. She is going to be participating in the Gladiator Games but has no idea what they are. They just sound lethal.
King Kaio Targen has to pay off a debt owed by a relative. Instead of allowing the organizer to demand his warriors in payment, he offers to fight in the games himself. King Kaio chooses Gwen as his female partner in the games. Kaio has to get her to cooperate with him or they won’t make it out alive. But she is not easy to work with! Will they find a way to get through the games and win their freedom? Or does the organizer have plans of his own?
August 1, 2022
Kaio had been led to believe human women were weak. So when he had to pick one for the games he picked the one he was told not to and found out that she was more than he ever could have imagined. Gwen was snatched from her highpowered life into the games, but she is not going to let anyone railroad her into submitting. She's just as capable as anyone at negotiating. She may not be a fighter, but Kaio finds out that she's no weakling. Love the action and adventure of this story. It's super fast paced and has a great underlying plot twist, too. My only complaint, is that it ended a bit to soon, I would have liked it to have continued a little further. Other than that, it's a great read!.
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.
July 9, 2022
Do you like aliens and humans playing hunger games? If you do, this book is for you. I didn’t really like the heroine Gwen until a third into the book. She complained alot even though she was supposed to be independent and a feminist. Kaio was quite the hero and was able to keep them out of trouble. Being a king didn’t hurt either because of getting special treatment sometimes. There’s alot of action and different kinds of aliens. I enjoyed the fight between good and evil for Kaio. Looking forward to the next book.
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.
July 13, 2022
This story is the second in this series. It is about Kaio and Gwen. The characters- Kaio, King of Orenda, who volunteered himself to the games to pay his grandfather debt and Gwen Mitchell a pharmaceutical saleswoman who was abducted and bond-mated to Kaio for the games. Bloodworm pits them against Zyair who blames Kaio for the death of his mate. Who will survive? P.S. This story's Epilogue gives us a taste of the next human women, Ruby Goodwin a lawyer who is taken for the games for the next book. I found the characters likable and the storyline engaging in this ARC that I received and volunteer to review.
July 26, 2022
Where I go my sample case goes!
I loved this book. It was an easy read. The story is hilarious and is packed with action and adventures. Gwen a top salesperson at a pharmacy company gets kidnapped by a giant octopus and dragged through a portal to a different planet. She is prepared for the annual Galactic Gladiator Games. He is their king and is willing to compete in the games to pay a debt for his people. You are going to have to read the book to see how it ends. There is a HEA and no cheating. There is some loving and gore. If these are triggers for you then pass on this book. Otherwise, I totally recommend this book!
I loved this book. It was an easy read. The story is hilarious and is packed with action and adventures. Gwen a top salesperson at a pharmacy company gets kidnapped by a giant octopus and dragged through a portal to a different planet. She is prepared for the annual Galactic Gladiator Games. He is their king and is willing to compete in the games to pay a debt for his people. You are going to have to read the book to see how it ends. There is a HEA and no cheating. There is some loving and gore. If these are triggers for you then pass on this book. Otherwise, I totally recommend this book!
July 27, 2022
Gwen is kidnapped and brought the the Galactic Gladiator Games where she is paired with King Karo. Karo agrees to be in the games but only if this ends their obligations to Vanguard and the games.
I really enjoyed this book and could not put it down. Loved the way it ended. Magnum finally gets what he deserves. I was disappointed in Grace who was in the games before Gwen. I did not expect her to do what she did. I would recommend this book and series.
I liked so many of the characters in this book. A very enjoyable read.
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I really enjoyed this book and could not put it down. Loved the way it ended. Magnum finally gets what he deserves. I was disappointed in Grace who was in the games before Gwen. I did not expect her to do what she did. I would recommend this book and series.
I liked so many of the characters in this book. A very enjoyable read.
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