Barb Edlen

“The humans that harmed you… I am going to annihilate each and every one of them.” His voice hitched then, snagging on some powerful emotion. “As for the one that took away your innocence… the darkest ring of the Nine Hells is already reserved for him, because when I catch him, I’m going to tear the beating heart right out of his chest and devour it.”
― Anna Carven, Hyperspeed Dreams

“she will allow me to ensure her happiness and protect her. In return, I won’t stage a hostile takeover of Earth. I will do something I have seldom done throughout my military career. I will negotiate. I will be open to discussion”
― Anna Carven, Dark Planet Warriors: The Complete Serial

“Imagine women on Earth with that kind of power. With their own personal harem. I think we’d all go a little bit drunk with sexual power. What kind of life do these Kordolian females lead? Shit. I’ve just been transported to a planet of horny, silver-skinned alien males who happen to be tutored in the art of pleasure. What’s a girl not to like?”
― Anna Carven, Dark Planet Warriors the Series: Book 1

“I was a dead man,” he whispered, “and you gave me life.”

“You saved my life,” she countered. “Does that make us even?”

“No. You belong to me now.” He grasped her wrist and kissed the back of her hand, a possessive gesture if there ever was one.

“And what are you to me?” Layla asked slyly, refusing to believe he meant that in a bad way. Enki’s fierce declaration of his claim over her simply had the effect of making her swoon.

“Your servant.”

Sweet fucking stars.

She was completely undone.”
― Anna Carven, Shattered Silence