Must Read for Lovers of the Sci-Fi/Futuristic Romance Genre
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I really enjoyed this first book of the Shadow Quest series, and that's unusual. Typically, the first book of a series is so filled with world-building that you have to push yourself to stick with it. Demon Possession didn't have that problem. For the most part, it was fast-paced and entertaining. There were a few scenes here and there that probably weren't neccessary, and the story dragged a little in those moments, but overall, it stayed interesting and engaging from beginning to end. This is a great representation of the sci-fi/futuristic romance genre. There's even a bit of paranormal thrown into the mix to shake things up. I loved how this book told one complete story, as well as starting 3 additional stories for future books in the series. I'm really excited to read more books by this author, and I'd recommend this series to anyone who enjoys sci-fi romance; particularly readers who like the Cyborg Seduction series by Laurann Dohner and the Brides of the Kindred series by Evangeline Anderson.
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This book was such a nice surprise. I really loved it. Its so hard to find a sci fi romance that doesn't have sex within the first chapter. I loved the characters and the story and I really hope the author writes more in this series. I thought the world building was fantastic. I am now looking for more written by her as well.
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Intense, fast-paced, and highly exciting sci-fi romance. I am glad to have found a sci-fi romance that didn't involve aliens finding ones mate. This book has action, adventure, a compelling story line that will bleed into other books of the series, and totally hot and intelligent characters. I already pre-ordered book two; that's how good this is!
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This was my first foray into this genre, and I really, really enjoyed it.  I usually think of sci-fi as very dry, mostly by and for men; this book opened my eyes to the fact that there are interesting sci-fi books which have fully developed characters and interesting relationships.  Fluency does a great job of keeping you interested in both the plot and the people.  You root for some characters, wonder if some are good or bad, wonder what will happen, and the ending is both satisfying and a great cliff-hanger.  Luckily, book 2, Remanence, was just released - yay!!
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Bad boy billionaires aren't my usual choice in romance, nor is sci-fi, but put them together in the way Tasha Black does (and give me the audiobook version) and I was drawn into the story. I liked the way the landscape of this universe is described while moving the story forward.  West behaved like a spoiled jerk from the beginning and there didn't seem to be chemistry between him and Cordelia, so I found it hard to like him and might have quit if I was only reading, but the industrial espionage and bionic limb stuff caught my interest and kept me reading/listening. Working together to overcome adversity naturally draws an emotional bond between people, so the developing romance between West and Cordelia is plausible. There are a number of interesting secondary characters who no doubt feature more prominently in the future volumes of this trilogy. Although the romance could be considered standalone, the suspense and sci-fi aspects of the story are unresolved.
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I was hooked right from David Simpson's foreword! Some of my favorite authors did not disappoint, and I now have long list of new, fantastic sci-fi authors to add to my to-read shelf.

This collection is a must-read for sci-fi fans, obviously, but it would also make a great gateway book for anybody you're trying to convince of the superiority of the sci-fi genre. I'll be recommending it to my book club, in an effort to try to expand their horizons from the mind-numbing drivel they typically insist on reading.

AI stories have a unique way of allowing us to see inside and outside of ourselves in a way that no other genre can. The technological age we live in, and the closing gap between reality and sci-fi, help to make this collection so compelling in a way that it couldn't have been even 10 years ago. It's an exciting and scary time we live in, and the authors have done a great job exploring our possible future, both near and distant.

I was provided with a free advance copy of The Robot Chronicles for the purposes of providing this review.
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Between 4 & 5 stars for this sci fi romance novella. It's set in the same world as Silent Blade, but you don't have to read one to understand the other. It was a treat getting an update on Meli and Celino, though.

Ilona Andrews referred to this one as a Billionaire and His Secretary romance, except that the secretary can kill you with her mind. This is my kind of romance.

For the sci fi fan, there are biologically enhanced psychic warriors (called psychers), bionet computers that psychers jack into and interact with, and the issues of refugees from one planet trying to assimilate to life on a new one. You also have a planet that while beautiful to look at, is ruled by mafia-type families whose feuding often leads to bloodshed. Only the strong survive and thrive here. I really liked the bionet scenes, there was a lot of action and imagery.

For the romance fan you have a smolderingly hot male lead, Ven, who can't seem to find the right girl to settle down with. You also have Claire, the ultra powerful psycher from a war-torn planet who must pretend to be normal to have a chance at a new life on a world that appears to be a paradise compared to her home. I like that although there were secrets and miscommunications, there was a really good reason for that - Claire is terrified of being deported or killed for her abilities.

The attention to the small details that I've come to expect from Andrews is here from the comparisons of the different planets, to the discovery of new enticing foods, to the interactions between the characters. There is also some subtle humor, especially in Claire's asides. A very fun romantic getaway, with a good dose of action too.

[I received a review copy of this novella.]
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It is hard to find a good Science Fiction Romance, but in my opinion, Penelope Fletcher succeeded big time with this book. I hope she will write the next book she mentioned, Thunderclaw. The imagination this Author possesses is just amazing. I love that this book has wonderful characters, and was filled with an actual story line, and not filler. Let's face it, sex scene, after sex scene, to me, becomes tedious and boring.

The only thing I didn't like about this book was the ending. I was looking forward to the birth of the baby (hatchling), I wanted to see how her males handled labor, considering their species didn't have live births. I think the author missed the opportunity for some great laughs.
I would recommend this book to lovers of Sci-Fi romance, or readers of Paranormal Romance.
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I love this new book by Mardi Maxwell.  It's a departure from Ms. Maxwell's usual books, but I'm so glad she took this path.  The world building was great, the characters engaging, and the story kept me turning the pages.  This book is the complete package, and I was sorry to reach the end. The planet of Zarronia was very well "built" in the book, I could see the flora, fauna, and imagine myself walking through the market.  But mostly I  loved how the characters grew, learning valuable lessons to finally get to their happily ever after!

If you like sci-fi romance or even just good romance you should definitely pick up this book.
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I had not previously encountered the authors, nor am I a fan of romance novels, but I was intrigued by the summary. I'm so glad I bought the book. A seamless marriage of semi-hard science fiction and romance. The girl is, to be sure, gorgeous and the guys are firm-jawed astronauts, but that's about as far as the romance tropes go. You get a good look at political NASA, with just a smidge of suspension of disbelief required. The slightly awkward social interactions give a good picture of geek love at it's finest. Once the mission launches, a cascade of problems carries you on through climax after climax. I can't say I didn't see the not-quite tragic Romeo and Juliet ending coming, but the reveal was fun. I definitely want to read a lot more from these guys.

Write on young men, write on.
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Here we have another great Sci-Fi romance by Lisa Lace. She delivers every time and keeps you turning the pages. I didn't want to put this book down, and even though I regretted staying awake to get it finished, it was worth it, as this is a great series and one I would definitely recommend to those of you who love Sci-Fi romance
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I have most certainly gotten a hot sci-fi/fantasy romance read. There is a new futuristic take on Earth and its new laws for criminals. This is a immersing journey into a breeding program of another super alpha race. There is no doubt in my mind that with there traits there are women that would happily sign up for this program without committing a crime. I am not one to give away the details. I will say this read it and find a new world/new take on a world that will scorch the sheets.  I different and LOVE different. 5stars, yes in deed.

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The Almost Girl is a well-written sci-fi romance with interesting worldbuilding and a complex MC. I was gripped from the very start, and with the exception of a small section when the story moved to Neospes, it was fast paced and kept my attention.

The plot was action-packed and full of twists and turns. Though the revelation in relation to her identity wasn't a major shock, it was still a good twist.

Cade is, ah, swoon ..... a perfect book boyfriend! Smart, funny, sexy, protective and he deals with all the crap coming at him in a very calm, mature manner. I wished we had more scenes with Cale. What we saw of him didn't endear me to him at all.

I loved all the sci-fi and technological aspects of this book and I thought the world building was detailed without bogging the reader down in unnecessary descriptive. I have read books with multiple realities/universes before and this one was still original and creative and unique in its own way.

The insta-love was a bit unbelievable at first, like it came out of nowhere, but I was able to overlook it as it developed perfectly and their chemistry was good. I will add, though, that there are certain things one needs to overlook in this book in order to fully enjoy it - one example that sticks out is the manner in which children are raised in Neospes and it's mentioned that she was engaging in sword fights at age 2. How would that even be physically possible? There were a few other little niggly things like that which are the reason this is a 4-star rather than 5-star review (and I dithered over the rating for a couple of days.) Anyway, I loved the book too much to let little issues like that dent my enjoyment. I'm really excited to see where the story develops from here and I look forward to reading the next book in due course.

Thanks to Inkslinger PR for providing a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
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I love Sci Fi/Alien Romance, so I was happy to find another to add to m collection. And even more ecstatic to find the bundled, full series version.

From the very first paragraph I was hooked on wonderfully descriptive Lisa's work was, I could close my eyes and imagine that I was Kenna with very little difficulty.

The couple never seem to be able to catch a break, with everyone in the solar system seeming to be after them for some reason or another. True to form the decisions the main characters make will leave you gasping for breath and thinking, I never thought of that! Then when you think you have them worked out, the author throws in another surprise twist which leaves you unwilling to put the book down util you have read how they have succeeded in getting themselves out of trouble this time.

The book was the perfect combination of length and pace, keeping your attention riveted util the very last sentence.

I highly recommend this novel and author to all.
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I love the blending of science fiction and romance. It's one of my favorite subgenres, but it's just not as popular as its cousins, paranormal and time-travel. So, when I find a new series of scifi romance that can blend the best of scifi and a sexy romance I sit up and take notice. If you're the same way you are going to love FORTUNE'S HERO.

While I wouldn't quite compare Quinn Conlan to Han Solo, scifi fans who love the hero with a questionable sense of morality will like him from the start. He's taken some stomach turning torture as the story opens and still hasn't betrayed the secrets he's holding even though it's of no real personal benefit to him to keep mum. When the opportunity to escape the Rhenian prison he's stuck in on Marica-3 pops up, he doesn't hesitate to take the med tech in the room hostage. Elsa's been doing her duty as a Rhenian, working under her mentor torturing information out of useful prisoners when Quinn kidnaps her. They're so opposite there's no way an uptight Rhenian could ever fall for a scoundrel like Captain Conlan.

Therein lies a great premise for a tense adventure in the wasteland beyond the prison. The hostile landscape leaves little chance for survival beyond the walls and Quinn refuses to leave his crew behind to rot. But being thrown together by circumstance and facing certain death no matter what they do finds chemistry burning between them but trust isn't so quick to follow.

Gah! I couldn't believe this clocked in at more than 350 pages because it flew by. There were moments when even I wasn't sure they'd live long enough to rescue the crew and had to remind myself that it's a romance and the formula of romance demands a HEA ending. Without that I'm pretty sure I'd have lost hope. Bennett really rakes Elsa and Quinn over the coals and then some. If you like romances where the hero and heroine face life-or-death circumstances to get to their HEA then you will be greatly rewarded with FORTUNE'S HERO.

Scifi romance lovers this is definitely not one to be missed! The series is looking to be really good as whole and I'm super excited to get my hands on the next Soldier's of Fortune book, FORTUNE'S HONOR, hopefully sometime later this year.

Notes: Review copy received via publisher.
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Whats Left of Me  by Kat Zhang grabbed my attention on the very first page, talking about having two souls sharing the same body. At first, I assumed the plot would naturally steer towards generic Sci-Fi action, leaning heavily on the fiction and unrealistic settings that characterize many science fiction novels. However, Kat Zhang offered a pleasant surprise in detailing the realistic struggle Addie and Eva face when they face a world who despises people of their kind, those who have not lost the recessive soul. While reading, I found multiple parallels between the world of Eva and Addie and the real world, especially with societys opinion on people who are different. The common theme of society ostracizing people who did not fit in with societys definition of normal gives the sense of relatability to the reader, which I gladly welcomed.

The character development definitely piqued my interest, especially with the special bond between Eva and Addie, as well as their relationships with other hybrid characters and the conflicts rising from them. Even though Eva constitutes the recessive soul of the duo, they both rely on each other on a day-to-day basis, whether during daily chores or at a hybrid hospital. The inseparable pair, Eva and Addie, keeps the story moving with every page turn.

One pet peeve I usually encounter in sci-fi novels is romance, or more specifically romance done wrong. When romance tragically overpowers the sci-fi aspect and takes over the plotline, the author basically seals the fate of his or her novel to doom. Zhang completely avoids the peril of over-romanticizing while still incorporating romance that contributes meaning to the plot. Without spoiling the story-line, I have to say Zhang makes a powerful point how love is truly unique to the individual soul, so two souls sharing the same body will not necessarily share the same feelings. A disagreement in romantic feelings leads to internal conflict, ultimately towards a mini-crisis where we kissed someone she didn't want to (Zhang 331). This point then leaves the tension and conflict, caused by the romance among other things, to the sequel, encouraging readers to continue on with the roller-coaster path Eva and Addie take.

I recommend this novel because it offers a realistic science-fiction story, not relying on too much science or romance or any generic sci-fi clich&eacute;. In order to understand exactly what I mean by not sharing the same feelings, one has to first read the novel to find out.
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SENSUALITY RATING: Tired of Romance? Want to take a break away from Romance? This is a great Sci-fi even for ADULTS but "without" Romance.

GENRE: Sci-fi

SETTING: the world of Solendrea

CENTRAL FEMALE CHARACTER: TIADARIA - daughter of clan chief in the Frozen Frontier; a cry baby; possesses an unknown power.

CENTRAL MALE CHARACTER: ROYCE - former Knight of the Flame and Sergeant-at-Arms to the King; highest decorated soldier in the Imperium; last Swordmage: now Constable of a village.

SYNOPSIS: Sold into slavery by her father, Tiadaria finds her head on the chopping block but is bought by the only person that can commute her sentence. Royce, the Constable of the village, recognizes a power within her.

WHAT I LIKED: The forging of a powerful relationship by way of respect and caring.

WHAT I DID NOT LIKE: She is a cry baby. Okay, I cried as I read some parts of the book but not like her. Oh my goodness.

OVERALL RATING: (5) stars because a great sci-fi adventure written to touch the heart.