Good Science Fiction Romance
355735
I have actually found a good science fiction romance writer in Willow Danes/Ariel MacArran.  The Warriors of Hir books are breeder type science fiction. The Hir warriors are males and their female population has been ravaged by a plague developed by their adversary. The Hir society despite being advanced technologically is feudal in it's clan make up, in this warrior society.
What sets Dane apart from other authors in this genre is that she writes a real connection between the romance couples, in this book it is Ke'lar and Summer. She also doesn't try too hard to convince the reader of the difference of the species by telling about them, she lets the reader experience them during the story.
Also each story so far in this series has been unique to each of the couples; and it this latest book the Hir customs were more deeply explored.
2150850
This was a great scifi romance. and I can't wait for more from this author. great menage I love this story
3502114
This is the best science fiction romance I've read in the past year. If you love reading lovable aliens, you will not regret reading this. A small warning, the beginning is a little dark.
2100457
Brian was married to Tessa he says but in another alternate universe .... And so our story begins.  This is a multi-layered story of romance and I guess self discovery plus throw in some old Science Fiction slightly reminiscent of The Time Machine and you have the making of a great romance.

The romance IS the main thrust of this short novel, make no mistake, the SCi-FI, the craziness, a poetry quoting bad guy and other things revolve around the connection between Brian and Tessa BUT things are never as they seem to be in these novels are they

This novel slowly leads us down a path where we get to discover the things that have led both of these people to this point in their life, you have moments where you have to decide who is really crazy (if anyone) and throw in a bit of self awakening and it all works together to make this an uplifting and enjoyable story with a bit of a twist at the end

Bottom Line:  This is a great story, a bit of craziness at the beginning to drop you into the story and a bit of everything a good romance needs with an ending quite satisfying on many levels.  4+ Stars and to many people this will be a 5 Star novel because it will touch some more deeply than the light story on the surface.
1988181
I was given a copy of this book as a beta reader. At first I was reluctant because Sci-Fi/Fantasy is not a genre I normally read or find interesting. However, this one was also a romance, and I figured that would get me through, since I love a good steamy romance whenever I can get one. I was struck right off by the characters, how Claire slowly emerged from the haze of enslavement to people who wish to abuse her empathic and other abilities into becoming a strong woman, one who can give and receive love. I liked Coda right from the beginning; strong in battle, tender with his woman. Neither character is too perfect. They both fear trust and intimacy, but grow together and become a solid unit. And the hot scenes... beautifully written. But what really surprised me was how much I enjoyed the science fiction and fantasy elements of the story. They are woven in so that the characters make sense and are unique and special because of them. I didn't even mind the space ships. This is this writer's fist novel, but you would never know it to read the seamless character and plot development. So whether you like romance, science fiction, or fantasy, give this one a look. You won't be disappointed. Five stars.
2128888
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.
107481
4.5 stars for Gena Showalter's contribution "Ever Night".
Good sci-fi romance. Good length [not too short or long].
I have not yet read the other's contributions yet but they appear to short stories from different ongoing series.

4 stars for "Crystal Skull"
Action packed short story - worthwhile read. Don't need to have read any other's in series to enjoy.

Other two contributions The Collector by Shannon Butcher and Red Angel by Deidre Knight I started but could not make myself finish as they could just not keep my interest.
4077696
I'm a romance and fantasy lover--I adore a good love story. But alas, I haven't found too many science fiction romances that appeal to me. But this one did. I have a million books on my kindle and not nearly enough time in the day to read them all. But I thought I'd give this one a try. I'm so glad I did. This is a sweet romance that pulled my heart strings and had me sighing at the budding romance. This is a story about literal star-crossed lovers galaxies apart and how they find love and over come obstacles as vast as the universe. I'll be watching this author closely and look forward to reading more from her.
170167
This story is one of the better science fiction stories I've read.  The betrayal of one of the characters was apparent though it was never implied.  I did like the story though.
4598789
This was a deliciously steamy romance set in science fiction, well written and evenly paced. It had some interesting twists that I wasn't expecting.  It was a whole different twist on being abducted by aliens. The characters were likeable and drawn so that the reader can discover their development as the story unfolds. I was deeply into the story before I realized these aliens were shape shifters. Normally, I don't read shape shifter romance, but add a little space opera and I am there.  So if you like steamy alien romance with a twist.  Give this one a read.
10366
I enjoyed the science fiction side of this one but other than the setting, it wasn't overly sci-fi.  I'd definitely call it a romance novel in a scifi setting.  Nothing wrong with that, at all, just don't want anyone to expect a great sci-fi story with a romance mixed in.

That romance part is pretty awesome though!  The sex scenes are steamy and well written. The two main characters are well thought out and realistically portrayed in my opinion. I'm always pleased to see strong females who can also be tender mates.

As an independent reviewer for Romance Authors that Rock, this one gets four full hearts for making me smile. A bit short for real emotional attachment but still a great read!
2565993
Another great romance sci-fi! A terrific story that was a lot of fun to read.
4223920
The story is a sweet romance with a sci-fi twist. It reminded me a little bit of beauty and the beast. I even liked how they took the time to get to know each other and fall in love. Where the story took place  was awesome too. Will definitely read more by this author.
3805257
Good science fiction fast paced. Great world building.  Very hard to put down. There is adventure,romance, and suspense. I like that the romance doesn't happen overnight it developed slowly throughout the story. Looking forward to the next story . I have a new author to add to my list of must reads.
4172194
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.
3432573
I loved this sci-fi romance. The characters are so true to the times. I love the interaction between Daeman and Katy.
2671426
I love alien romance with capture theme, and with the h being hunted by the conquering aliens, then presented to the General as a tribute, I was on that. Love it when the h is surviving alone, resourceful and resilient, but forced to give in to outside forces stronger than herself in order to live one more day. So it's sometime in the future. There's been a third world war, cities are in ruins, and now alien warships have arrived and offered what's left of Earth a chance to join their alliance. But Earth refused and now is conquered, and the humans left are rounded up and put into work camps. Arianna is one of the last to be captured. Her tenacity and fight make her a good war prize for the General, the most powerful alien on planet.

A twenty-nine-year-old green-eyed blonde, Arianna's smart and has been through a lot, and the General, once he sees her, decides having a slave is a good idea indeed, but having a bond-mate is an even better idea. I love this right to claim human females when the alien race's females are hard to come by. Davran is a Corian, the big boss general, the alpha in charge. He's 45 in Earth years, about 8', with dark hair and coppery eyes, and skin that's tan and brown, as if covered in desert camo with some stripes, some spots, etc. Huge and muscular, he could just pick Arianna up and carry her around or toss her onto the bed. He has a bit of a learning curve on how to treat his female but does come through. He's sexy, jealous and possessive. "You're still mine. My captive. My female. Mine."

The sex is hot and fun to read. Action, romance, sex, mystery, political intrigue and espionage, the story moves at a nice pace. I was interested and wanted to keep reading. The story ends with some nice love feelings with h/H, but there are some things still left to find out. People escaped, people missing, people waiting in the dark to backstab. There's a lot for the author to do here, and I'm really looking forward to reading more. There's got to be at least 3 characters who need stories. Editing's not bad either. A good, entertaining read for me.