Tagline: “Only
one man in the Universe can save her—if she’ll let him!”
BLURB:
Krystali enchantress Belle of the House of Arlyn stands
accused of spying and has been banished from her community. The truth would
exonerate her but she doesn’t dare tell it. As an enchantress she can provide
for herself except when it comes to defense. For that she needs a worthy
warrior.
Zarronian warrior Ronin Hughson recognized Belle as his mate
the moment he saw her. Eager to bond, he approached her and was immediately put
off by her spoiled behavior. After consulting with the starship’s doctor, he
believes Krystali will produce a kinder mate for him. In the meantime, he feels
drawn to protect the spoiled enchantress.
Belle makes sure he knows she doesn’t want him anywhere near
her. Ronin makes sure she knows he’s the only warrior willing to protect her.
Resigned to traveling together they try to ignore each other, but Ronin’s
mating fever and Belle’s troubles set them up for a destiny they can’t avoid.
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EXCERPT:
Ronin Hughson shoved his way through the crowd of
hostile Krystali warriors and their enchantresses. With his pack hooked over
his shoulder, and freedom just a meter away, he hesitated then moved another
step closer to the exit. The battle beginning behind him was one he had every
intention of missing. A rarity for a Zarronian warrior who spent his life
fighting and searching for his mate.
Behind him, Bellya of the House of Arlyn, stood
alone in the center of the room. Angry Krystalis surrounded her, determined to
deliver the punishment she’d worked so long and hard to earn.
He told himself to keep going. Don’t look back.
Don’t look at her. Don’t—damn, too late. His head swiveled as if he had no
control over it.
She stood alone, surrounded but in no way
defenseless. Still Zarronian warriors were taught to protect females and she
was quite a sight. Tall and curvaceous with long dark wavy hair and soft brown
eyes. Plump lips made for kissing and hips a warrior could hold onto during the
most intense moments of passion.
Her chin was up and the expression on her face
dared the crowd to do their worst. Although he abhorred her arrogance he couldn’t
help but admire her bravado. He took another step toward freedom then with a
curse he turned back. Honor forced him to stay because whether he liked it or
not the blasted female was his mate!
The moment he’d seen her he’d known she was the one
female in the universe who could save him. The joy, relief and excitement he’d
felt had been overwhelming until he’d actually met her. She’d been rude and
obnoxious and had treated him like saber cat scat.
He’d made allowances for her. Telling himself she
was young and inexperienced. That they’d just gotten off to a bad start, and he
needed to go slowly with her. Now, after spending more time with her, he knew
she was the last female he wanted as a mate
He had six moon phases before the Zarronian mating
fever blazed out of control and killed him. Bonding with Bellya would save him
but he’d rather choose a warriors’ death in battle. Ironically, either choice
would have him fighting for his life.
Disappointed that he’d finally met his mate and she
was so wrong for him, he’d spoken to one of the starship’s doctors. Borg Veeson had advised him to wait a while
in case another Krystali female drew him to her. He’d traveled from one
encampment to another, meeting hundreds of Krystali females. None had caught
his attention, or raised his fever a single degree. Discouraged, he’d returned
to Bellya’s village.
Now, looking around he wondered if one of the other
Zarronian warriors would step forward to protect her. Most of them weren’t even
paying attention to the proceedings. The few who were appeared to do so only
out of curiosity.
Cursing them, he watched as the crowd closed in
around her. She, of course, appeared bored and put out with the entire
proceedings. An attitude that increased the tension in the room. It also
increased the rage of the people around her who were ready for a bit of
well-earned revenge.
Sighing, he moved to within a few meters of her and
prepared himself to save her.
His movement drew her attention and for a moment
their eyes met. Her eyes hardened as she gave him a disdainful get lost look then turned her back on
him. He growled with anger and clenched his hands to keep from reaching out and
pulling her over his knee so he could swat her delectable bottom.
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BIO:
I
have four siblings but I've always been the odd ball of the family. My parents
used to tell people they had two sons, two daughter, and Mardi. lol I love
looking at life from many points of view so that must be why I love the quirky
and the unique. I believe in UFOs, ghosts, and that we have a space station on
the dark side of the moon.
When I read I like romance with BDSM, suspense, and lots of tears and laughter, as well as a happy ending. That's also what I write.
People ask what I do when I'm not writing. I'm just running around, living my life. I'm a terrible gardener (everything dies) but I refuse to give it up. I like to cook but only when I'm in the mood so most of the time its microwavable veggies and cold fruit with cheese. And, don't forget that glass of wine during my evening Wine and Reading Hour. I love to travel, but then who doesn't, and I love just hanging out with family and friends.
When I read I like romance with BDSM, suspense, and lots of tears and laughter, as well as a happy ending. That's also what I write.
People ask what I do when I'm not writing. I'm just running around, living my life. I'm a terrible gardener (everything dies) but I refuse to give it up. I like to cook but only when I'm in the mood so most of the time its microwavable veggies and cold fruit with cheese. And, don't forget that glass of wine during my evening Wine and Reading Hour. I love to travel, but then who doesn't, and I love just hanging out with family and friends.
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I usually do not read a
lot of sci-fi as I find it confusing with all the word change but Ronin’s Bondmate by Mardi Maxwell was a delightful and enjoyable read. Ms. Maxwell made the storyline easy to
follow with subtle changes to the language that allowed this reader to
understand and surmise the meanings.
Ronin and Belle were
destined mates, unfortunately brought together through nefarious circumstances.
The warrior and enchantress were each other’s destiny and demise.
Each character held a
strength and resolve that transcended through Ms. Maxwell’s writing and the flow of the story. They were strong
and sexy and together created a union stronger than what life could throw at
them.
Ms.
Maxwell’s world was interesting and challenging as species joined and discovered new
patterns of survival and mating.
The secondary
characters were lively and the grandfathers stole my heart.
A vivid imagination regaled
Ronin’s Bondmate and Mardi Maxwell hit it out of the park.
Book provided by
author/publisher in exchange for an honest review
Definite S.E.X.
A five handcuff review
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Evelise, thank you so much for reading Ronin's Bondmate and for the wonderful review. I'm so appreciative.
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