Ristéard’s Unwilling Empress Lords of Kassis, Book 4 By S.E. Smith

Ristéard’s Unwilling Empress is book 4 in the Lord of Kassis series by S.E. Smith. This novel has adult concepts so be warned.

This story begins 24 years before River's Run with the abandonment of baby Ricky-Rose Bailey by her biological father. It is shown that he abandons her for her own safety. Fast forward 24 years, she and her parents decide to leave Earth for the planet Kassis. Soon Ricky comes to the attention of Risteard Roald, a powerful and deadly ruler of the Elpidios, a planet that is slowly dying without the bloodstones needed to absorb the radiation gradually destroying its stratosphere.

I enjoyed the thought that went into this book, it is very hard to find a story in the Alien/Human Woman genre that is more than just sex, sex, and more sex. This series actually has a story! One I actually understood and enjoyed. Ms. Smith is excellent at bringing us a world filled with suspense, some mystery, action, romance, and sometimes even comedy.

Cudos to you S.E. Smith!

I rate this Light Reading - you can finish this book in one sitting.
Rated 4/5

Jo's Journey Lords of Kassis, Book 3 By S.E. Smith

Jo's Journey is book 3 in the Lord of Kassis series by S.E. Smith. This story also has adult content. This is also the last story of the three sisters. Jo's well-ordered life changes when she and her sisters are kidnapped. Now her life is filled with Aliens, warships, and dangerous battles.

Manota Ja Kel Coradon is the second son of the ruling House of Kassis. He is known as the dark brother, who likes to be in control of all aspects of his life. However, once he meets Jo his well-ordered life is thrown into chaos and now it feels like nothing is in his command. 

Ms. Smith did it again and brought us another exciting adventure filled with Alien intrigue, dangerous battles, HOTT Alpha Males, (yes that's right, two T's), drama, suspense, comedy, and romance.

Another well thought out addition to the Kassis series that put me in the shoes of Jo.  This story was just as wonderful as the last two and I am in no way disappointed. 

Well Done S.E. Smith!

I rate this story Light Reading - You can finish this story in one sitting.

Rated 4/5 Stars

Star’s Storm Lords of Kassis, Book 2 By S.E. Smith

Star's Storm is book 2 in the Lord of Kassis series written by the lovely S.E. Smith. This book does include Adult content, so be warned. This book starts us off with the arrival of Storm and her sister's to the Kassis planet.

Jazin Ja Kel Coradon is the third son of the ruling House of Kassis and the story's love interest. I found him as a character to be less annoying then the first books love interest. The plot was well well thought out and well written I enjoyed this book greatly.

Alien abduction + Love and circus performers + Sex = A great story!

I rate this Light Reading - Can be finished in one sitting.

Rated: 4/5 Stars

River’s Run - Lords of Kassis, Book 1 By S.E. Smith

**Warning: I do not write reviews based on grammar or spelling issues, only on plot and overall story points and progression. I will only mention grammar if it is so bad that it distracts me from the story. **

River's run is book one in an adult Alien series called Lords of Kassis. This book is about 3 sisters, River, Jo, and Star, two of which was kidnapped by Alien's, while the last saw this and sneaked her way on board their shuttlecraft then the main spacecraft by using the air ducts as a way to travel unseen.

** Slight Spoiler Alert** 

While on the craft, still free, River witnesses the capture of large human-like men and decides that if she and her sisters were ever going to get home than they need to rescue them before any more of them were killed. Each of the girls was trained in a weapon as part of their circus act, River - throwing knives, Star - small handheld crossbow, Jo - a staff, using those skills the girls free the men then flee back to the air ducts to sabotage the craft.

**End Spoiler Alert **

I like how the heroine is strong and able to take care of herself, even in that situation. However, I disliked how the male lead kept on insisting that River needs to be protected because she was female. It's like he forgets he was the one who was rescued, and even when she points this out to him he conveniently forgets it or ignores the fact.

One thing about this story I did not understand was the almost instant "pull" they felt towards each other. His people do not find their mates by some kind of magical bond and neither does humans. So, without the soulmate twist why the hell would she put up with his shenanigans? Do you know? Because I don't.

I rate this Attraction – A promising Story, but nothing life-changing. You would read the sequel as more of a backup story when you run out.
Rated: 3/5 Stars

Not Quite Terran Part One by Erin Tate

Rebecca's job is to keep unsanctioned aliens off Rilli Space Station. Then she meets Karru C'Hali, a male from a race that isn't supposed to exist. He's heavily muscled, gorgeous, seductive... and unsanctioned.

***Not Quite Terran is written in the short story serial format.***

“Not quite Terran is a five-part serial series with part one through three already published with part four and five on its way. Erin Tate has shown great promise as a new author in the sci-fi genre. She writes characters that are/can be realistic personality wise. Her female lead Rebecca is rather enjoyable as a character. Karru C'Hali is portrayed as extremely vulnerable, powerful, kind of bashful and in no way arrogant. He was one of my favorites in this series. I would totally recommend you pick up the series, you won't be disappointed.”


I rate this light reading... You can finish each part within an hour or two.


The series Not Quite Terran has a total of 5 books

1. Not Quite Terran Part One
2. Not Quite Terran Part Two
3. Not Quite Terran Part Three
4. Not Quite Terran Part Four
5. Not Quite Terran Part Five

Vados (The Ujal #1) by Erin Tate

A human woman, a tail-sporting alien, and a deadly hurricane… of course, they’re going to hook up!

Or rather, they did hook up. But that was then. This is now.

As a marine biologist, Maris Xayer is used to observing all types of marine life, but she never imagined she’d come face to tail with an Ujal. In the middle of a hurricane, Maris and Vados came together—ahem—and then he disappeared. She figured it was a one-storm stand with an Ujal and moved on. Except that Vados hadn’t really gone anywhere and now the sexy as sin, red-skinned Ujal is back, for her.

**This is a stand-alone 37-page SHORT STORY.**

This is a great but quick read for the sci-fi romance lover. This is the first book I have read by Erin Tate and I have not been disappointed. I will definitely return to this author for other books. The characters were well developed and dialogue well thought out. I would definitely recommend this story to others. Can't wait for the next in the series I will definitely read it.


I rate this light reading... You can finish it within an hour or two.
Rating: 4/5 Stars

VENOMOUS BY PENELOPE FLETCHER

Abducted from Earth and transported to a slave planet in an unknown galaxy, Lumen finds herself, shackled, naked and put on display before an alien horde. Told the males will battle for the right to slake their lusts with her body, she would become the slave of slaves.

Venomous One, a proud warrior enslaved, has given up hope of returning to his home world and finding a life mate. When a female is tossed into the arena his soul demands he claim her. Winning his mate by Right of Might, he vows to protect Lumen and be a good provider, no matter how ugly her human appearance.

Soon Lumen and Venomous One were rescued by Venomous’ people; the couple faces space pirates, the condemnation of an alien government, galactic war, and a deadlier threat from within the warrior’s own kindred. 

I like Lumen as a character; I found her funny, snarky, sarcastic, and mentally strong considering what she has been through. She is realistic and not to overly whiny as many female leads of this type of story can be. At least no whinier then a normal person would be when faced with the non-choices she was. I especially liked how she blossomed as a person under the love of her mates.

I wasn’t sure what to think of Venomous as a character at first, but the more I got to know him the more I liked him. My favorite characters of this book are tied between Venomous, Cobra, and Beowyn all for different reasons. You would most likely understand why once you give this book a spin, I would defiantly recommend.

Infatuation – You would read this story every chance you could.

Rating: 4/5 Stars