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Kenda Montgomery, May 8, 2006 (view all comments by Kenda Montgomery)
As a huge fan of sci-fi romance, I feel the world does not have enough of these great, intricately imaginative authors. I search long and hard for books like "Forced Mate" and I was very pleased by the second chapter! If you have an appreciation for well thought out plots, ones that dare to overstep the boundaries that exist for romances today, then take that flying leap of faith with Rowena Cherry's "Forced Mate". Prepare to literally steep in the intrigue, character conflict, unique world-building and blazingly hot romance.

Prince Tarrant-Arragon, whose name reminds me instantly of "tyrant" and "arrogant", is in need of a mate. Not any mate will do though--he needs the last fertile female of his people. Djinni-vera, or Jinny a she calls herself, is that last fertile princess. Hidden on Earth for her protection, she is nonetheless ferreted out by Tarrant. Being that she is very sensitive about his reputation, Tarrant decides not to reveal his true identity. He will tame his defiant mate-to-be, but soon he wants more than just her compliance. In an adventure of the heart that takes them from Earth to the oppressive Royal Deserts and the War Star of the inferior An'Koori, Tarrant-Arragon and Djinni-vera will have to come face to face with what makes each other tick. Will what they find out about one another shape their love or tear it apart?

What a spectacular read! I did not like Tarront-Arragon at first, though I found him vastly amusing. As a future emperor, he had the delusion that everything he wanted would fall at his feet in gratitude. Not so our heroine. Djinni gives our sexy hero a run for his money, and he, in turn, her. It's an interstellar chess match of wit, wooing and many surprises for the both of them. Author Cherry has penned a mind-blowing world in her new series. The attention to detail, the characters, it's all top-notch. I loved the secondary characters too, especially Grievous. Hint, hint, Ms. Cherry! Love to see more of him! Looking forward to your second in this wonderful series.

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Gerri Bowen, May 4, 2006 (view all comments by Gerri Bowen)
Tarrant-Arragon, a great Djinn, the next god-Emperor of Tigron, seeks a mate, specifically his half Djinn second cousin. He is intelligent, crafty and a tyrant, and encourages talk of his ruthlessness?because it is so much easier than actually fighting.

Djinn-Vera is half Djinn, half human. She is also a Saurian Knight, dedicated to bringing an end to Tarrant-Arragon?s tyranny. Although betrothed to Djetthro-Jason, her cousin, since the age of five, Djinni is attracted to the large, handsome man?the Saurian Knight she believes sent to her by her father.

Because Djinni-Vera is one of the last female Djinn of marriageable age, and Tarrant has spent years looking for someone like her so he could wed, he abducts her from earth with plans to immediately consummate their union. Djinni does not cooperate. Never has Tarrant had a woman defy or deny him. He is enchanted by his little mate?s stubborn refusal to accept him. Realizing her hatred for Tarrant-Arragon, and her fear of the marriage bed, Tarrant sets out to win Djinni?s love before telling her who he is.

The author has written a funny, at times hilarious and laugh-out-loud story of romance, science fiction and dysfunctional families. The family chart at the beginning of the book is a great help in keeping the characters straight in your mind as you read. I enjoyed each page, yet this isn?t a book to be read in a day. The plot is rich and involved and the author handled all loose ends in a satisfying manner. Her ?alien? words were odd, yet cleverly designed so as to be immediately understood. Add hilarious. The book held up all the way through and her ending was rewarding. I highly recommend Forced Mate. I look forward to Rowena Cherry?s next book. It?s an automatic buy for me.

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Jacquie, May 3, 2006 (view all comments by Jacquie)
If you like romance and sci-fi action and adventure, this is the book for you. FORCED MATE takes a contemporary woman, highly trained in the defense arts, and pits her against the most powerful (and sexiest) man in all the universe. The passion is palbable and the plot is enthralling.

Forced Mate is one of the best sci-fi romances I've read, and I'll most certainly be buying books from this author again.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780505526014

Author:

Cherry, Rowena

Publisher:

Love Spell

Subject:

Romance - General

Subject:

Romance - Fantasy

Copyright:

2004

Publication Date:

November 2004

Binding:

Mass Market Paperbound

Language:

English

Pages:

326

Dimensions:

6.76x4.24x.90 in. .36 lbs.