Insatiable (Federation Chronicles, #3; Phantom Corps, #1)

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Insatiable (Federation Chronicles #3)

by Lauren Dane

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The bestselling author of Relentless returns to "an intriguing alternative world" (Joey W. Hill) for this sexy new adventure.

Carina Fardelle holds the key to calming the rising tensions between the Federation and Imperial 'Verses. Daniel Haws has been enlisted to smuggle her to safety, but removing her from under the fiercely watchful eye of her evil father, t...more

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Published July 6th 2010 by Berkley Trade (first published June 28th 2010)

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Nov 03, 2009

Shawna marked it as to-read

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The hottest, most studtastic, swoon-worthy, yummy man candy cover hunk, EVER!!!! *I think I swallowed my tongue!*

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Jul 18, 2010

Mojca rated it

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You know how the saying goes? “Never judge the book by its cover?” Well, in this case it’s more than true. The cover is a very good marketing strategy (Susan, unfortunately you were right). This happens to be the second book I purchased this year based solely on the cover (well, the blurb sounded good, too), and they both left me disappointed.

I don’t want to be unfair. It was a good story, well-structured with equal amounts of action, drama, and steam, but it was the narrative style ...more

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Sep 10, 2010

Lynette rated it

In the future the people of Earth have emigrated to other plants, have adapted, and set up new systems of government that bear no resemblance to life as we now know it. But a war is erupting between the Federation and the Imperial ‘Verses. Daniel Hawes runs an elite military corps within the federation named the Phantom Corps and his latest assignment is to smuggle the daughter of the leader of the Imperial territory out of her home and back to the Federation. Carina is implanted with data that ...moreIn the future the people of Earth have emigrated to other plants, have adapted, and set up new systems of government that bear no resemblance to life as we now know it. But a war is erupting between the Federation and the Imperial ‘Verses. Daniel Hawes runs an elite military corps within the federation named the Phantom Corps and his latest assignment is to smuggle the daughter of the leader of the Imperial territory out of her home and back to the Federation. Carina is implanted with data that is crucial in saving millions of lives. Though they manage to escape they are trapped behind enemy lines and they have to fight especially genetic engineered soldiers, the bounty on her life, and their attraction to each other.

Confession, I’ve been a Lauren Dane fan girl ever since I won one of her books in a contest. The moment I finished that book I either went to the library and got most of her back list or bought it. While there might have been some aspect of one of her novels that I didn’t like, I always loved the writing and would beg, borrow, or steal to get her latest release. INSATIABLE was no exception. I love Lauren Dane’s novels because she is one of the few erotic romance authors who manage to perfectly infuse great character development and strong family ties in her heroes and heroines.

Daniel and Carina were strong characters and I loved them and I loved them together. While INSATIABLE didn’t have the sexy ménage relationship like book one of the series (and I’m not a big fan of ménage books anyway), nor the intense sexual chemistry/dirty talk of the second book in the series, I totally bought into the relationship and thought it fit with the intense life-threatening situation that Daniel and Carina found themselves in. I found the build-up of their relationship realistic and believable as Daniel comes to terms with his value as a man who deserves to have a relationship no matter his dangerous job and Carina and her ability to embrace her true self after living such a repressed life with her father.

Although I understand the whole point of INSATIABLE was the journey of getting Carina out of such a dangerous environment, I couldn’t help having several are we there yet moments during the journey. I believe that was because although they were in fear for their lives, I kept expecting something more. That it would harder for Carina and Daniel to escape her father’s territory and that they would have to confront several people (to tell you who and why would reveal too many spoilers). That mild annoyance didn’t deter my enjoyment of the novel though I loved everything that happened once they managed to get free. It was still full of tension, but equally satisfying. Lauren Dane will continue to be on my must buy list and I encourage you to give her a try as well.
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Jul 01, 2010

Bookaholics rated it

Insatiable by Lauren Dane
Erotic Paranormal - July 6th, 2010
4 1/2 stars

In Insatiable Lauren Dane again brings to life her incredible futuristic world filled with dangerous intrigue and super sexy men!

Carina lives in fear. On her planet woman are regulated to property without any rights. Although she is a princess on her world, she realizes that she is merely a pawn and hides her intelligence behind her beauty and playgirl persona. In desperate rebelli...moreInsatiable by Lauren Dane
Erotic Paranormal - July 6th, 2010
4 1/2 stars

In Insatiable Lauren Dane again brings to life her incredible futuristic world filled with dangerous intrigue and super sexy men!

Carina lives in fear. On her planet woman are regulated to property without any rights. Although she is a princess on her world, she realizes that she is merely a pawn and hides her intelligence behind her beauty and playgirl persona. In desperate rebellion she and her mother have secretly been passing information to the Federation concerning the corruption occurring under her father's rule. But now Carina needs the Federation desperately. She must escape from an arranged marriage to a malicious and dissolute, old crony of her father's. Her mother pleads with the Federation to rescue Carina. As an incentive, her mother has implanted vital information into Carina's body that can only be assessed if she is still alive.

Daniel Haws knows heartbreak and he is willing do whatever it takes to prevent further bloodshed. As a member of the Federation’s elite Shadow Corps he is assigned to extract Princess Carina from enemy territory. He expects a spoiled and vapid female, but is shocked to discover Carina hides a vibrant and sharp mind under her beautiful facade. Soon he is fighting against his attraction for Carina, knowing his poor origins do not match her lineage and their relationship can only end badly.

But Carina wants to finally live, and being with Daniel makes her feel alive. She has learned to take whatever happiness she can, and being with Daniel is worth any cost.

Insatiable is a fantastic futuristic with some very steamy scenes but not as erotic as her first book (Undercover) in the series, or as much as her contemporary books. I enjoyed the transformation from Carina's more timid nature into a strong woman who is confident in her sensuality. Daniel is honorable, although he feels that he isn't. His struggles to do the right thing and keep his hands off of Carina were the funniest passages to read! (Especially because Carina was purposely tempting him!) I couldn't wait for them to finally get together.

The secondary characters really made this book, and they added a rich fullness. I hope the author continues this series past 3 books. I particularly was intrigued by Carina's self sacrificing mother. She was my favorite character and I hope she is still alive since her future seemed very tenuous after Carina escaped. I would very much like her to have a happy ending. (Especially since she was bound to Carina’s cruel father from such a tender age.) I would also love to know what happened to Carina’s relatives and the small resistance group on their planet and hope some of these gaps will be revealed in future books?!

This book is sure to please readers who love fantasy, adventure and sizzling romance.
Reviewed by Steph from the Bookaholics Romance Book Club
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Jan 04, 2012

Shari rated it

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Carina Fardelle lives day by day in fear of her life. The daughter of the Imperialist leader, Ciro Fardelle. When her father decides the waiting is over and she must marry, he picks a cruel groom. But he makes one mistake, he under estimates is wife and daughter as they make plans to get Carina out of Imperialist territory along with secrets Ciro would rather the Federation never find out about. Born a princess, but never acts like one, Carina falls deeply for the man who has come to rescue her...moreCarina Fardelle lives day by day in fear of her life. The daughter of the Imperialist leader, Ciro Fardelle. When her father decides the waiting is over and she must marry, he picks a cruel groom. But he makes one mistake, he under estimates is wife and daughter as they make plans to get Carina out of Imperialist territory along with secrets Ciro would rather the Federation never find out about. Born a princess, but never acts like one, Carina falls deeply for the man who has come to rescue her.

Daniel Haws has been given the duty of removing Carina from her home and secreting her back to the Federation where she will deliver secrets that can help them in the war that is coming. Having been born without rank, he protects the Federation at all costs even if he doesn't agree with the politics. Early in life he is adopted into the Phantom Corps, which gave his life direction. He knows he cannot fall for the "package" he is supposed to deliver, but Carina's heart and strength draw him where he knows he shouldn't go.

Besides not liking the hierarchy of the families in these stories, I am rocking these books! The men are hard and capable, and the women are no weak flowers either. With each book we get more understanding of this world that Lauren Dane has created. We know something happened on Earth that forced humanity to find new worlds. But what I am not sure of his how long ago that was or even if Earth is still habitable. That's all beside the point but I do wonder as I am reading the series where they briefly give you glimpses of Earth.

The hero Daniel is a man after my heart. He loves his family to the point where while seeing his sister raped, he broke the law. He took care of the Rank scum hurting his sister and ended up in lock up. This is when Commander Ellis finds him and enlists him into the Phantom Corp he is building. We see that Daniel is the innate leader of this band even if he isn't officially. He takes command and does everything in his power to protect Carina and the people within his command. As the story goes on we see glimpses of his past to help us understand the man he is today. He still is in touch with his family and in fact his sister is Abbie from Relentless. Abbie is now married to Roman Lyons, the leader of the Federation.

Carina was the perfect match to Daniel. While everyone thinks she is a spoiled princess, she has actually spent the last few years living in fear of her life as she watches people close to her disappear or die mysteriously. She has fought to be true to herself while surviving through masks containing her real personality. When she escapes she makes a promise to be nothing but herself. That self was amazing in strength and heart. She was an active member of her escape often giving perspective to Daniel he didn't see.

When their love blossoms, it catches Daniel by surprise. He feels he isn't good enough for her, but she won't take no for an answer. She owns her sexuality and doesn't let her virgin status get in the way of getting what she wants. The love scenes are hot!

This book is everything you are looking for! Suspense, action, love, humor, drama and strength of will to live. Read it!(less)

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Jun 28, 2010

Katie(babs) rated it

Carina Fardelle's father, Ciro, holds the position of Supreme Commander of the Imperial Universe. Carina is disgusted by her father who treats her mother like dirt. He has decided to marry her off to an odious man without any care for her feelings. Her mother Esta has lost two sons, one to death, the other to desertion because of her husband and doesn't want Carina to suffer like she does. She has figure out a way for Carina to escape her tyrannical father, and that is to steal very important in...moreCarina Fardelle's father, Ciro, holds the position of Supreme Commander of the Imperial Universe. Carina is disgusted by her father who treats her mother like dirt. He has decided to marry her off to an odious man without any care for her feelings. Her mother Esta has lost two sons, one to death, the other to desertion because of her husband and doesn't want Carina to suffer like she does. She has figure out a way for Carina to escape her tyrannical father, and that is to steal very important information and bring it to The Federation.

The Federation Military Corps try to keep the peace and have a close eye on the Imperial territory. Daniel Yaws, the leader of the secret Phantom Corps, will help smuggle Carina out to safety. There is great risk on Daniel's part and he assumes Carina is some fragile, spoiled princess who will barely be able to make the long, dangerous journey. But Daniel is in for a big surprise because Carina is not some weak woman and is more than willing to do whatever it takes to help those in need and to stop power hungry men like her father who kill to get what they want.

Both Daniel and Carina hide in the shadows and wear disguises as they run. Because Daniel has backup and support from many undercover agents, he is able to keep Carina safe. But the close quarters these two share together bring to light their growing attraction, where Carina longs for Daniel to make her his woman. They just have to stay alive in order to have a future together.

Lauren Dane is one of the best authors out there writing exciting, on the edge of your seat science fiction romance. Insatiable delivers that and more, especially with two amazing characters. Daniel is one swoon worthy hero. He may have issues because of his past and the lengths he has to go through in order to succeed, but he lives by a moral code and loves deeply. This is show so perfectly in the way he loves his sister Abbie and his new found love for Carina. Their lovemaking is steamy, but at times fun and joyful because they're both embracing life together that could be taken away from them at a moment's notice. Daniel may seem to have control of the situation at hand with Carina, but that quickly changes. Carina is not some simpering, living in fear female. She takes on a great sacrifice bravely and walks by Daniel's side proudly. And once she claims him for her own, Daniel doesn't stand a chance.

I would say that Insatiable is also a great suspenseful thriller where the chase will leave some readers breathless. Borderline erotic, as well as sensual definitely comes to mind when reading the ways Daniel and Carina love one another. But there is always a deep respect between these two and a yearning for a future that is just out of their reach.

You can't go wrong with Lauren Dane and Insatiable is a perfect example why.(less)

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Sep 12, 2010

Tiffany rated it

Shelves: sci-fi-futuristic, book-club, erotic-romance, 2010-reads

I LOVED this book. I think Lauren Dane's futuristic world is the best created society I've ever read about in romance. She has really thought through the politics, the hierarchy of social ranking, and the technology of the world she's made come alive, and I've become more and more intrigued as I'm introduced to a truly unique alternate universe: this is not just a case of an author basically writing a contemporary novel and just adding flying spaceships in an effort to call it sci-fi.

...moreI LOVED this book. I think Lauren Dane's futuristic world is the best created society I've ever read about in romance. She has really thought through the politics, the hierarchy of social ranking, and the technology of the world she's made come alive, and I've become more and more intrigued as I'm introduced to a truly unique alternate universe: this is not just a case of an author basically writing a contemporary novel and just adding flying spaceships in an effort to call it sci-fi.

The other aspect, of course, is the romance. I fell in love with Daniel and Carina. He is a military agent and enforcer for the secret Phantom Corps; she is the princess of the Federation's growing enemy, the Imperialists. And he is tasked with bringing her safely out of the growing unrest in her 'Verse, where she's decided to turn against her evil father, to the protection of the Federation. From the beginning there's a pull between him and her as they travel together. I love a plot when the hero and heroine are stranded together, united against the enemy, which is the situation in the greater part of this book. Their chemistry is very palpable and real, from the beginning. And theirs is a relationship that is lovely to watch unfolding - every single scene of them together brought joy and a smile. It was amazing to watch Daniel's protectiveness of Carina, and she was a really spunky woman who was sheltered but capable, innocent but sure of what she wanted. Their relationship together was so natural, so comfortable that at times it almost felt too easy, but I still loved it. Also, the love scenes are plentiful and sexy, made better by the fact that I really felt the connection between these characters. My only other small issue was I felt a stronger interest from the heroine than I did the hero toward the relationship. I was confident that Daniel loved her, but his general hesitancy to express this compared to her outright boldness was too marked a contrast sometimes.

The books in this series keep getting better and better. This one clearly sets up for the next, when the full-out war between the Federation and the Imperialists is sure to erupt in full force. The romance is still front and center, though, and with couples that also keep getting stronger, this is exactly how a series set in this genre should be. (less)

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Jul 05, 2010

Leontine rated it

By the time I closed this book I looked at the cover of INSATIABLE and all I wanted to say was; It’s me, not you, in why I struggled with your story. The fact remains though that I did struggle with this story and the main irritation for me was Carina. The story begins with the separate introduction of Daniel Haws and Carina Fardelle, and at that moment I had no problems. Daniel came through as a skill-honed Phantom Corp warrior who was preparing himself for a dangerous mission and Carina, in he...moreBy the time I closed this book I looked at the cover of INSATIABLE and all I wanted to say was; It’s me, not you, in why I struggled with your story. The fact remains though that I did struggle with this story and the main irritation for me was Carina. The story begins with the separate introduction of Daniel Haws and Carina Fardelle, and at that moment I had no problems. Daniel came through as a skill-honed Phantom Corp warrior who was preparing himself for a dangerous mission and Carina, in her initial situation, showed resilience. A prim and proper royal woman of her Verse but inside she was screaming for what the rules of her Verse were forcing her in to. The beginning promised a story that I could revel in…that was until Daniel and Carina met and I gradually started to dislike Carina more and more.

It wasn’t the body chemistry but the personalities that didn’t mesh for me. Carina’s actions or thoughts were emotive at times to reel me back in but then as fast as she got on my good side she would do or say something that would completely aggravate me. Like telling Daniel he has fluff for brains, or that he is silly, or that he has to stop pouting or shushing him in an argument. Carina probably meant it in a different tone but I just didn’t pick it up that way. Or the moment she was thinking of his butt - and how she had her hands on that butt while he fucked her - in the middle of a dangerous fight. In such a situation I would think your mind would be else wise occupied. She just rubbed me the wrong way but then I thought; Okay Daniel she gives you attitude, show her your ‘in-charge’ attitude and give her something to chew on! I mean, a skill honed and high ranked warrior doesn’t seem like the man who would pout. Instead I got a man who was endeared by her, almost overpowering, persona and that’s where they lost me.

If I would look at Carina through Daniels eyes she is bossy, regal, sassy, hard, smart, serious and innocence wrapped up in a curvaceous package to savor. What he found sexy or sweet I just found plain annoying and I just never gained his perspective. I felt Daniel was a man who had two sides to him. One who is commanding and a deft warrior, and the other side is caring and sexy, but pliable. He is a likable hero but most of the times he couldn’t push my buttons.

So here I was, drawn in and pushed out of the story in rapid succession because yes, there were also good things. It was my struggles however with the main couple that created a domino effect to the romance. I read them falling for each other but I wasn’t feeling the love or drawn in their romance that made my heart beat a bit faster. The kind of romance I know Lauren Dane can deliver for me! This is also an erotic romance and the sexual desires were more naughty of tone then anything else which included some voyeurism, self masturbation and M/F bed play.

The plot was embedded in a chase where their adversary was an evil man doing diabolical deeds who send his Skorpios men for the chase, but these Skorpios were faceless and very much in the background. The enemies’ actions were mentioned more than actually shown and I didn’t get the chills and thrills of; will they make it, or won’t they? It does have some tension filled moments where they find resistance and the only way through it is via a fight. With the last third of the novel focused on the more political aspect of the plot.

Romance and plot might not have blown me away but Lauren Dane has the writing skills that make the Federation/Imperial world come to life. She effortlessly provides information how this culture lives, rules, and how their world works. Not only does the main couple matter, the supportive cast of family, friends a fellow Phantom Corp member’s breath their essence in to this story. I loved the quiet, rock steady Andrei, Wilhelm Ellis mysterious persona who got under my skin since the moment I met him in UNDERCOVER and I was so glad Roman and Abbie got to play a significant role. They flesh out this story, allow the overall plot to become a critical part of the story too, and each of them have their part to play.

With INSATIABLE, Lauren Dane ups the ante with the troubles in the Verses and to add the Phantom Corp to it as a focal point is an intriguing move. It allows many new characters to come in to the picture, joining the strong characters I already met in the previous novels; UNDERCOVER and RELENTLESS. I may have my issues with Daniel and Carina but they still added their own perspective and flavor to the already colorful cast. Daniel loved Carina, and Carina loved Daniel, of that much I was convinced by the end of the story… I’m only bummed I was irked by their personalities rather then excited and couldn’t get swept up in their romance enough to be touched by it.

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Jun 02, 2011

Wendy Mitchell rated it

This is my forth attempt at writing this review. Weird stuff kept happening, so I figured I'd better heed the signs. (fingers crossed) Here goes.
Princess Carina has no illusions about her usefulness to her father. She is a bargaining chip and nothing more. She detests the role she is forced to play as an empty headed, spoiled princess, but women are considered property on her father's world. To show her true colors would be an invitation for her to disappear permanently, like her brother...more

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Sep 04, 2011

Anna rated it

Shelves: futuristic, military-romantic-suspense, science-fiction-romance

When I began reading this book I was afraid it would be a two star book. I was going to DNF this book because, damnit, I paid too much for this trade copy! Anyway, I was pleasantly surprised. The heroine did not make any Too Stupid to Live decisions. When Daniel tells Carina to "Get Down!" she listens. She doesn't endanger him with stupid heroic antics when the bullets are flying. Carina shares her feelings right away. There are no Big Misunderstandings, Cruel to Be Kind Push Aw...more

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Oct 24, 2011

Cindy rated it

This book continues in the same setting as the previous two [in fact, the hero is the brother of the heroine in Relentless]. Princess of the opposing [Imperium] Universes defects carrying information that will help the Federation. Our hero is the Phantom Corps operative sent to bring her out. [He's not alone, several other Corps members are spotlighted - they will have their own books later.]

It's a good read, the heroine is enthusiastic about escaping and enjoying the freedoms o...more

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Aug 03, 2010

MichelleKCanada rated it

I love Lauren Dane books and I am a big fan of her Federation Series.

I can always connect with Lauren Dane's female characters. I just adore them. I want to be them! lol

Great turn paging plot. I really liked how she got the two main characters together. I read somewhere that she had Eric Bana in mind when she was writing Daniel and I so felt it.

One the things that I really really liked is that she included the previous couple, Abbie and Roman, in this book t...more

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Jul 22, 2010

Sabrina rated it

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"Insatiable" by Lauren Dane is the perfect addition to the fantastic Federation Chronicles series.

Daniel Haws, member of the secret Phantom Corps, is on a special and very important mission. He has to make sure that vital imformation is brought to the Federation and that Carina Fardelle, who's carrying the info, will survive the trip. Carina's father is planning something dangerous and she might be the only one who can stop his cruel plans.
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"Insatiable" by Lauren Dane is the perfect addition to the fantastic Federation Chronicles series.

Daniel Haws, member of the secret Phantom Corps, is on a special and very important mission. He has to make sure that vital imformation is brought to the Federation and that Carina Fardelle, who's carrying the info, will survive the trip. Carina's father is planning something dangerous and she might be the only one who can stop his cruel plans.
From the first moment Daniel meets Carina he realizes that she is no pampered princess and that there is something between them. Soon he admires her strong-willed and caring nature. Although Daniel can't deny the strong attraction between them, he tries to stay professional (at first). Carina isn't shy of showing Daniel exactly what she wants from him so staying away from her gets harder and harder. However before they can have a real chance for a future together Daniel and Carina have to survive the daring escape from her brutal father and his ruthless men.

I pretty much enjoyed everything about "Insatiable". I enjoyed getting to know the Phantom Corps group and what they are doing. I also enjoyed learning more about the extraordinary and ruthless world Lauren Dane has created. And I loved the main characters. Daniel is a very strong man who's loyalty and love for his family is breathtaking. He's merciless in his job because he knows that's the only way. Carina is his perfect match. She's strong-willed and knows what she wants. She's also caring and always excited to learn something new. I loved the scenes when she left Daniel speechless with her witty remarks and her love for him. Carina accepts him completly and understands the dark parts of his job. All of their scenes together were a joy to read and made me happy.
There are a lot of very sexy scenes between them and I enjoyed that Carina is an equal partner to Daniel when it comes to sex. I also enjoyed the sensual and sweet moments between them, for example when he is braiding her hair and she is washing him.
It was also nice to meet Abbie and Roman again (from "Relentless"). I loved reading about their relationship and the changes that happened. I also enjoyed meeting new characters like Phantom Corps member Andrei (who will be the hero in "Mesmerized", the fourth book in the series!).

verdict
"Insatiable" left me with a feeling of utter content. I especially enjoyed reading about the two extraordinary main characters and the fascinating world Lauren Dane created. The dialogs between Daniel and Carina, their sexy and sensual scenes and especially their love for each other captivated me completly. And of course the breathtakingly sexy cover added another positive aspect. (less)

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May 22, 2011

♆ Bookaddict rated it

Shelves: alt-reality-futuristic

What is going on? The third in this series is the worse one I've read so far. I just couldn't get into Carina. I did like Daniel as I admired him from afar in the previous book. I couldn't care less about Carina. Yes, she has a crazy father and she did her best to stand up to him and then escape him to help his enemy. But she just didn't pull me in like Sera or Abby. I hope the next book with Andrei in it doesn't suck. I had high hopes for this series as I like the war conflict and I rea...more

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Nov 26, 2010

Francesca the Fierce ~Eyelet Ecstasy~ rated it

Shelves: series-federation-chronicles, books-read-2010, series-phantom-corps, genre-paranormal-romance, sci-fi

It's more a 3.5 Stars. I really wanted to love this book. I've enjoyed the other books in this series and I was sooo looking forward to reading this one just by looking at the cover. This has to be one of the hottest covers ever!

I enjoyed the story enough, it was a good plot, but there wasn't enough action. The heroine, Carina, was a bit immature and childish to my liking at times, not enough that I would consider her annoying, but she came across as very needy. One good thing a...more

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Jul 09, 2010

Pearl rated it

Shelves: arcs, futuristic-scifi, erotic-romance

3.75 stars

Things are heating up between the Federation and the Imperialists and stuff is brewing on The Edge. When Carina Fardelle has to defect to Federation territory with crucial Intel about her father's plans, Daniel, leader of the Phantom Corps, is to head-up the extraction mission.

Daniel is part of an elite team of assassins called Phantom Corps. Recently promoted to leader of the Corps the responsibility that rests on his shoulders is significant. Daniel is an impa...more

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Jul 25, 2010

Maria rated it

Shelves: paranormal-romance, sci-fi

A good sci-fi romance with a strong heroine that grows from a sheltered girl molded to be a pawn in her fathers political plans, to a strong, sensual woman how know what she wants and isn´t frightened to fight for it.

A delicious strong special ops hero with a good sense of right and wrong and a bit to well developed mind of propriety. So much so that even if he is the operational head of Phantom Corps he think he isn´t worthy of a princess (the heroine). Pfft, silly man!

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Jul 20, 2010

Renee rated it

Shelves: ebook

4.25 stars

This is my favorite erotic romance series, and I loved the story as much as I do the cover. (I'm not usually into man-chest covers, but I LOVE this one.)

Daniel was a wonderful alpha hero: in control (but not controlling), sure of himself, a bit world weary, and extremely nurturing and protective of the women in his life. Carina is what a sheltered virgin heroine ought to be. Guileless, but not naive. Forthright and unembarrassed by her inexperience. Often, she h...more

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Jan 13, 2012

Darcy rated it

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Shelves: 2012, e-book, erotica, futuristic, space-drama

I really liked Daniel from the last book, he was so protective of Abbie, so I was so happy to see he was at the center of this book. I liked that we got to see a more in depth view of his life in the Phantom Corps. It showed just how dangerous a man he was, one who kept a strict hold on himself and to separate the two parts of his life.

I liked Carina from the start, but wasn't sure about a romantic pairing with Daniel. But as they escaped I realized she was just what he needed. S...more

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Jun 23, 2010

Holly rated it

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Another awesome entry in Dane's Federation Chronicles. I loved that the heroine was so strong and so willing to fight for what she wanted - namely the hero. It was great that the roles were reversed in many ways, the heroine claiming she was going to keep the hero no matter what he said.

The overall story arc also moved forward, and I look forward to seeing where Dane is going to take things.

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Sep 12, 2010

Tina rated it

Shelves: 2010-reads, erotica, sff-science-fiction

Nice addition to the Federation Chronicles series. Not anywhere as good as Relentless, the second book in the series, which was excellent. But still a good continuation of the wars of the 'verses.

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Jan 09, 2011

Kris rated it

Loved this book. Great addition to the series. This is the third in her Federation series. Great characters and great storyline, in this book and to move the series along. Carina is running away from her insane father who is also the ruler of the Imperial Verses. She is being smuggled out by Daniel (Abby from the second book's brother) who is in the Phantom Corp of the Federation Verses. Because of trying to avoid her father's troops it takes them a couple of weeks to get to Federation spac...more

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Apr 26, 2010

Sara Brookes rated it

Shelves: 2010, erotic, fiction

Was a bit taken aback at how quickly I devoured this book - I couldn't wait to finish, yet didn't want it to end. *g*

I love Lauren's writing style and this book was certainly no exception.
Wonderful set up for the next book too and I can't wait for it.

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Jul 16, 2010

Dana Dye rated it

Another excellent addition to her Federation Series!

Hope, sorrow and the promise of love abound in this fast paced action packed novel.

The perfect summer time read.

Enjoy!

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Nov 17, 2011

Kristin Inselman rated it

Shelves: futuristic

Finally! I thought I'd never finish! Nothing about this book worked for me. I thought I would step outside my comfort zone, won't do that again for awhile. I usually love Lauren Dane's work but not this series.

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Jan 24, 2012

Marilicious rated it

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Shelves: 2012

This book was good. A little too instalove/lust- but that's why I read this stuff.

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Jan 27, 2011

Nisha marked it as to-read

Shelves: scifi-futuristic-romance, erotica

I might just be adding this for the cover. So what? It's only natural.

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Aug 30, 2010

JPerceval rated it

Shelves: erotica

Lauren Dane has had the favor of the cover gods for some time, but this time, she has really hit the jackpot. No other cover in my vast collection of books has made me hunch over it protectively, greedily muttering "my precious" under my breath like Gollum. But for readers who are new to Ms. Dane, you have to realize this: what's behind that cover is even better -- a romance that is at turns hot and sweet, set against an interesting and creative futuristic backdrop.

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May 01, 2010

Lori rated it

Shelves: futuristic, april-2010, read-in-2010, 5-star

Dane's next entry in her Federation series (and the beginning of the Phantom Corps). I loved how Daniel was so surprised by Carina - she was strong, but not afraid to admit when she needed/wanted help. He was sensitive, but also kickass. Interesting to have basically an assassin as your hero, but it totally works. Completely. Love the interactions of Daniel's team. I'll do a full write up of this one shortly on the blog.

I loved Relentless so much and it remains my fave, but this is...more

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Aug 09, 2010

T.J. Michaels rated it

Shelves: futuristic, hot, romance

This is the third book in the Federation Chronicles series (Undercover, bk 1, Relentless, bk 2) I've read by Lauren. It did not disappoint. At the beginning I thought it was a bit slow as the author set the stage (which is necessary), then it picked up quickly and never let up for a second until the end. The world building is awesome and makes it so you can read this book as a standalone even though it's part of a series. Can't wait to read Andreas' book coming up next!

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