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Breeder
Mali is awed at the strength, agility and sheer ferocity of the dark stranger the village men drag through the gates of Mirdua, until she discovers their purpose in capturing him, for Mirdua no longer has men capable of breeding, and they have need of one--for her. Rebelling the moment she discovers the stranger has nothing but contempt for the 'honor' they have in mind for him, and every intention of fighting them to keep his seed, Mali is given two unpalatable choices--she can either take the man's seed, or she will be banished from the village. Since banishment is tantamount to a death sentence, it isn't much of a choice.... Rating: Contains explicit, graphic sex, strong language, and violence.
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First published August 1, 2006
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February 14, 2025
[2024: Not sure I stand by the strength of the following review. Maybe sorta kinda.]. Just a quick note to recommend this book. It was one of the few instances where I laughed out loud from the written word. It's got pretty good world building and very sexy interaction between the lead couple. The end falls a little flat but, all-in-all, it was a steamy and satisfying short read.
August 26, 2016
Mali lives in a small peasant village on a planet so decimated by what, we don't know, that few people are fertile anymore and men are in very short supply. Mali is a fertile young woman and has been chosen to breed with the man her town has captured from the outside, since he too has been deemed fertile.
A furious Jaegar has been chained to the floor and wants nothing to do with the village or the "honor" they have bestowed upon him. Mali is a virgin and so unsure of what she is doing, that she attempts to mate with Jaegar without foreplay and before he is ready, with hilarious results--or lack thereof. It takes a couple more attempts on her part before she achieves the goal. Jaegar hates what has been forced upon him, but is attracted to Mali.
But Jaegar reveals his true identity to one of the town council members, swearing reprisal upon the village. Mali does not understand the significance of his identity, but overhears the town council voting to kill him. Fearing for Jaegar's life, she and goes to release him; and he immediately captures her and decides to take her with him after she tells him of the council's plans. He tells her later that he has taken the only thing good from the village (Mali) and will now kill the rest of them with his ships.
Mali has a difficult time adjusting to his life because she is so uneducated. But in time, she comes to understand not only her new life but Jaegar and his treatment of her.
3.5 stars. Not quite as enjoyable for me as this author's other books (this is another name Kaitlyn O'Connor writes under), but that was because I felt that Jaegar basically abandoned Mali, while she was being "educated" and while awaiting their impending marriage. Once he began talking to her again, he understood his error and again began spending time with her and proving his lover for her. I still enjoyed the book and recommend it.
A furious Jaegar has been chained to the floor and wants nothing to do with the village or the "honor" they have bestowed upon him. Mali is a virgin and so unsure of what she is doing, that she attempts to mate with Jaegar without foreplay and before he is ready, with hilarious results--or lack thereof. It takes a couple more attempts on her part before she achieves the goal. Jaegar hates what has been forced upon him, but is attracted to Mali.
But Jaegar reveals his true identity to one of the town council members, swearing reprisal upon the village. Mali does not understand the significance of his identity, but overhears the town council voting to kill him. Fearing for Jaegar's life, she and goes to release him; and he immediately captures her and decides to take her with him after she tells him of the council's plans. He tells her later that he has taken the only thing good from the village (Mali) and will now kill the rest of them with his ships.
Mali has a difficult time adjusting to his life because she is so uneducated. But in time, she comes to understand not only her new life but Jaegar and his treatment of her.
3.5 stars. Not quite as enjoyable for me as this author's other books (this is another name Kaitlyn O'Connor writes under), but that was because I felt that Jaegar basically abandoned Mali, while she was being "educated" and while awaiting their impending marriage. Once he began talking to her again, he understood his error and again began spending time with her and proving his lover for her. I still enjoyed the book and recommend it.
June 12, 2022
2.5 stars
I dont quite know how to review this. I liked it in the first half, a lot... but then Jaeger basically disappears for the vast part in the last 3rd and we are left only with Mali and honestly, the 'misunderstanding' is cleared in the last 5 pages but it felt so shallow for some reason. the meat of an excellent story is all there so the execution at the last bit disappointed me so.
I dont quite know how to review this. I liked it in the first half, a lot... but then Jaeger basically disappears for the vast part in the last 3rd and we are left only with Mali and honestly, the 'misunderstanding' is cleared in the last 5 pages but it felt so shallow for some reason. the meat of an excellent story is all there so the execution at the last bit disappointed me so.
August 31, 2020
Only because 2,5 isn't possible, sorry!
So many grammar mistakes..! And what's with the attempt to sound old timy? Who the heck uses "nigh"? The story line was fine, but ended far to abruptly.
So many grammar mistakes..! And what's with the attempt to sound old timy? Who the heck uses "nigh"? The story line was fine, but ended far to abruptly.
July 23, 2021
Would have liked More character development-no one really memorable. Very much like the short sketch of an older/full novel - Prisoner of My Desire by late/great Johanna Lindsey
July 17, 2013
Oooh, I cannot praise Kaitlyn O'Connor and her various aliases enough, among which Lyssa Hart is one of them. I stand in awe of this woman and her storytelling. She is as a bottomless fountain of ingenuity that carries one to magical worlds so varied and so fulfilling; an experience which can transform even my cranky, jaded self into a purring, happy-go-lucky individual. She is truly addictive and since I read all but 2 of O'Connor's books, I've started hunting down her lesser-known books from her other pen names and discovered "Breeder". I was absorbed right away into the settings and into Mali's story. Mali was raised in a village in the Barrenlands whose population is dwindling because of infertility and where the Council of Elders makes and enforces the laws. Because fertile men and women are few, those that can reproduce must breed with different partners and the child belongs to the community and not the genitor. Mali does not even know her mother and father. Even though a receiver( one of the few women that are fertile), Mali does not fit very well because she wishes for a meaningful relationship and the opportunity to choose for herself. Enter the prince in shinning armor who comes disguised as a savage and dragged in the village in chains. It is decided that he will be the new breeder and inexperienced Mali must convince the uncooperative savage to give her a baby or she'll be banished from the village. Mali's character is a charming mix of innocence, courage, caution and rebelliousness. I love how tumultuous the relationship between Mali and Jaegar the Ruthless is, and the first love scenes between a chained and obtinate Jaegar and a determined but utterly inexperienced Mali are very very entertaining and memorable. Humourous moments abound, but the focus is on the world and relationship building. Greatly recommend this. Now, onward to the next Kaitlyn O'Connor book.
March 18, 2015
Mali lives in a small peasant village on a planet so decimated by what, we don't know, that few people are fertile anymore and men are in very short supply. Mali is a fertile young woman and has been chosen to breed with the man her town has captured from the outside, since he too has been deemed fertile.
A furious Jaegar has been chained to the floor and wants nothing to do with the village or the "honor" they have bestowed upon him. Mali is a virgin and so unsure of what she is doing, that she attempts to mate with Jaegar without foreplay and before he is ready, with hilarious results--or lack thereof. It takes a couple more attempts on her part before she achieves the goal. Jaegar hates what has been forced upon him, but is attracted to Mali.
But Jaegar reveals his true identity to one of the town council members, swearing reprisal upon the village. Mali does not understand the significance of his identity, but overhears the town council voting to kill him. Fearing for Jaegar's life, she and goes to release him; and he immediately captures her and decides to take her with him after she tells him of the council's plans. He tells her later that he has taken the only thing good from the village (Mali) and will now kill the rest of them with his ships.
Mali has a difficult time adjusting to his life because she is so uneducated. But in time, she comes to understand not only her new life but Jaegar and his treatment of her.
3.5 stars. Not quite as enjoyable for me as this author's other books (this is another name Kaitlyn O'Connor writes under), but that was because I felt that Jaegar basically abandoned Mali, while she was being "educated" and while awaiting their impending marriage. Once he began talking to her again, he understood his error and again began spending time with her and proving his lover for her. I still enjoyed the book and recommend it.
A furious Jaegar has been chained to the floor and wants nothing to do with the village or the "honor" they have bestowed upon him. Mali is a virgin and so unsure of what she is doing, that she attempts to mate with Jaegar without foreplay and before he is ready, with hilarious results--or lack thereof. It takes a couple more attempts on her part before she achieves the goal. Jaegar hates what has been forced upon him, but is attracted to Mali.
But Jaegar reveals his true identity to one of the town council members, swearing reprisal upon the village. Mali does not understand the significance of his identity, but overhears the town council voting to kill him. Fearing for Jaegar's life, she and goes to release him; and he immediately captures her and decides to take her with him after she tells him of the council's plans. He tells her later that he has taken the only thing good from the village (Mali) and will now kill the rest of them with his ships.
Mali has a difficult time adjusting to his life because she is so uneducated. But in time, she comes to understand not only her new life but Jaegar and his treatment of her.
3.5 stars. Not quite as enjoyable for me as this author's other books (this is another name Kaitlyn O'Connor writes under), but that was because I felt that Jaegar basically abandoned Mali, while she was being "educated" and while awaiting their impending marriage. Once he began talking to her again, he understood his error and again began spending time with her and proving his lover for her. I still enjoyed the book and recommend it.
July 1, 2012
Now we're talking! I had read Assassin's Blade and didn't care for it much. This was so much better. It's actually 4:55 am while I'm writing this because I stayed up all night reading it. I may have upped my rating because I'm comparing it to Assassin's Blade, but I think this book deserves it. It's funny, romantic, sad. It has it all. I would recommend this book.
August 9, 2012
Liked it at first but 2/3s through I was waiting for something to happen, some understanding, some reasoning, but instead we pop to her future and the setting, which is getting explained and then it ends. HUH? Seemed like there was a bunch of chapters missing and a wrap up that explains little.
December 22, 2011
Didnt like this one as much as I thought I would. The ending kind of sucked and I thought the prince was an ass for his behavior.
May 3, 2012
this is a favourite
January 5, 2013
I would have given this 4 stars if not for the ending. I don't get the hero's actions and the reason he gives doesn't make sense to me. Otherwise, I enjoyed the story.
February 28, 2014
Not bad but I'm pretty sure the writer did not finish this. Was definitely rushed.
October 20, 2013
plot is good. loves it. it has similar tone of doing to Lisa Henry which also one of fav author.
good~
good~
June 2, 2016
A solid Kaitlyn O'Connor read, except this one has rape of a man in it, multiple times, and then there's the angst he puts the heroine through which is horrible to read about.
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