Blind Space

So you're minding you're own business, or trolling GoodReads, whatever ... and you come upon an update from Cupcake, and you think “oh some manties action? yes please!” and then you read this treat and it is so much more.

This is what I love about this genre: authors who can deliver romance, sexiness, and adventure with a nice side order of historical/political commentary. Marie Sexton has created a world, that though supposedly sci-fi, reflects some current geopolitical conflict quite closely. One person's villain is another's hero, depending from what side of history or interest you look at it.

Fear not. This was still sizzling wrapped in honey. Tristan with his needs was sweet, brave, and moral but the big reveal was Valero, a pirate by need and circumstance and a man of true honor who's only too happy to indulge his “pretty's” needs, and he's got some “hardware” to share. Fabulous.

“I liked the way his tongue brushed the roof of my mouth, and the way he cupped the back of my head with one hand to hold me in place. I liked that hint of dominance. I liked the way his other hand caressed my arm, like a reward. He wasn't demanding my submission–he wasn't even asking for it–but I knew it would be accepted if I chose to give it. The firmness of his grip on my head, the softness of his touch, told me he'd not only accept it, he'd recognize it for the gift it was. He'd reward me for it. He wouldn't make me submit. He'd make me want to submit, and suddenly I wanted more than anything to do just that.”

I'll say no more but add that John Solo does a perfect performance.