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The Offering
BDSM Science Fiction/Space Opera
Protectorate Maj. Eve Cartwright has just received the worst assignment of her military career--pose as an Ankharan nitara, a submissive sex slave, in order to seduce and capture rebel leader Michael Taggart. Not only do her superiors expect her to whore herself to achieve her goal, but they seem to be taking a perverse pleasure in the very idea of it. General Mokollik in particular sees this assignment as a way to take Eve down a peg or two. Eve, though, has her own agenda, one that will put her and Taggart in very close contact, but that might not result in exactly what the Protectorate had in mind. Because if posing as a sex slave makes Eve uncomfortable, it's nothing compared to how uncomfortable it is to realize she loves submitting to her make-believe master.
This is a re-edited, revised version of one that was released by another publisher.
Protectorate Maj. Eve Cartwright has just received the worst assignment of her military career--pose as an Ankharan nitara, a submissive sex slave, in order to seduce and capture rebel leader Michael Taggart. Not only do her superiors expect her to whore herself to achieve her goal, but they seem to be taking a perverse pleasure in the very idea of it. General Mokollik in particular sees this assignment as a way to take Eve down a peg or two. Eve, though, has her own agenda, one that will put her and Taggart in very close contact, but that might not result in exactly what the Protectorate had in mind. Because if posing as a sex slave makes Eve uncomfortable, it's nothing compared to how uncomfortable it is to realize she loves submitting to her make-believe master.
This is a re-edited, revised version of one that was released by another publisher.
94 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2013
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Christine Warren
43 books1,830 followersBorn and raised in coastal New England, Christine Warren lived in the South and the Mid-Atlantic before hopping to the other side of the country to take up the life of a transplant in the Pacific Northwest. She completely bypassed those states in the middle due to her landlocking phobia. Hmm, need to research a scientific term for that...
When not scrambling frantically to complete her latest writing project, Christine spends most of her time as a crazy animal lady, hanging out with her dog Levi (he’s the one with the hair) and pretending to train him to have some manners. She also hangs out with her horse, Cal—a thoroughbred with a craving for strawberry licorice twists—her goddog, Merlin; and her best friend, fellow author Hannah Murray. In addition to playing with her pets, Christine’s hobbies include identifying dog breeds from photos of their underbellies, appreciating fine and not-so-fine wines, shopping for the perfect pair of Christian Louboutin shoes, and most of all reading things someone else had to agonize over.
She enjoys hearing from readers and can be reached via email sent to Christine@christinewarren.net or by postal mail to Christine Warren, PO Box 871900, Vancouver, WA 98687-1900.
http://us.macmillan.com/author/christ...
When not scrambling frantically to complete her latest writing project, Christine spends most of her time as a crazy animal lady, hanging out with her dog Levi (he’s the one with the hair) and pretending to train him to have some manners. She also hangs out with her horse, Cal—a thoroughbred with a craving for strawberry licorice twists—her goddog, Merlin; and her best friend, fellow author Hannah Murray. In addition to playing with her pets, Christine’s hobbies include identifying dog breeds from photos of their underbellies, appreciating fine and not-so-fine wines, shopping for the perfect pair of Christian Louboutin shoes, and most of all reading things someone else had to agonize over.
She enjoys hearing from readers and can be reached via email sent to Christine@christinewarren.net or by postal mail to Christine Warren, PO Box 871900, Vancouver, WA 98687-1900.
http://us.macmillan.com/author/christ...
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February 21, 2016
Space opera, erotica and a bit of humor. I laughed a lot with this one. Not sure it was the main goal of the novella, but it worked for me ;). Quick and fun read.
June 20, 2013
Space opera with forced sexual slavery and body modification are my kinks packaged in this lovely story, THE OFFERING. Major Eve Cartwright dedicated her life to the Protectorate. Her stellar service is unmarred with a single misconduct until she ran afoul of General Mokollik. His corruption is eroding the free worlds. Unfortunately no one is calling him on it. Instead, the focus is on capturing the rebels. Enemy rebel number one is Michael Taggert.
With the latest disciplinary action against Eve, her only choice is to go undercover as a sex slave. This humiliating assignment is designed to capture Michael. Eve has never been so mortified. In order to pass as a sex slave, she is forced to heavy body modification. Not only do they smooth away her hard earned muscles, her breasts are enlarged and her face is tart-ed up. This is particularly hot and kinky. It would only be hotter if Eve was tattooed. The piercing was a nice touch.
Ms. Warren packs a couple of hot sexy scenes in this short story. The world she created is a familiar futuristic alliance of colonized planets. The frame work is just enough to understand the dynamics. For those well versed in this type of space opera, it's easy to follow.
The characters in this story are fiery and single dimension. Neither Eve nor Michael are complex characters. They are exactly what they seem - a disgruntled military woman and a fighter for the oppressed. The twist in the plot line is not unexpected. It resolves the story in an easy manner and helps set up for the next story in this series.
This erotic romance is recommended for space opera readers who enjoy it kinky.
August 1, 2013
One major turned sex slave and one arrogant rebel leader turn up the heat.
Well, this was a lot tamer than I was expecting from the blurb which implied some dubious consent when in reality there was nothing of the sort. I guess I was a surprised by the fairly mainstream attitudes represented from female servitude to marriage and a little disappointed.
I like science fiction because it allows our societal rules to be broken and a new world to be accepted. Here, none of the rules were broken, if anything they were reinforced. I liked the less inhibited sex and the piercing and tattooing were very interesting, but I'd gone into this expecting something different than what was presented. Not that it was bad, it just wasn't what I hoping to read.
Recommended to readers who really liked Princess Leia on Jabba's ship and want some rebel kickass action.
Favorite quote:
Well, this was a lot tamer than I was expecting from the blurb which implied some dubious consent when in reality there was nothing of the sort. I guess I was a surprised by the fairly mainstream attitudes represented from female servitude to marriage and a little disappointed.
I like science fiction because it allows our societal rules to be broken and a new world to be accepted. Here, none of the rules were broken, if anything they were reinforced. I liked the less inhibited sex and the piercing and tattooing were very interesting, but I'd gone into this expecting something different than what was presented. Not that it was bad, it just wasn't what I hoping to read.
Recommended to readers who really liked Princess Leia on Jabba's ship and want some rebel kickass action.
Favorite quote:
“That’s your brilliant plan? Man, I need to get me a new assignment."
~~ A copy was provided to me for a No Glitter Blown review~~
Reviewed for Hearts On Fire Reviews
February 28, 2013
Originally posted at: http://www.longandshortreviews.com/bo...
After ten years in service with the Protectorate, Major Eve Cartwright has seen more than enough to realize there is something not quite right there. When she prevents General Mokollik from wiping out an entire squad, just so he can then avenge the loss, she is arrested and sent before the judges to learn her sentence. When the General steps in to persuade the court that, in spite of her attitude and bad behavior, she is just the operative to take down the number one target on the Rebellion’s side, Michael Taggart. Posing as a merchant, Taggart is able to skirt the edges and has always stayed just barely legitimate, although the Protectorate will do anything to get him, including completely modify Eve’s body, turning her into a nitara, or Ankharan sex slave to be offered to him by Prince Jaru, a friend of the Protectorate. But things are not as they seem, and Eve’s loalties are no longer with the PSF that she has served for so long. She has been working with the Rebellion deep undercover, with only brief visits with the man she loves, the same Michael Taggart. When then plans of Eve and Taggart go terribly awry, can these two manage to escape with their lives? Will Eve be able to deliver the sensitive intel she worked so hard to get? Will General Mokollik get what he so richly deserves?
The Offering is a hot and thrilling adveenture in space. Christine Warren has built an intriguing universe,
With larger than life, smartalecky heroes and strong, sassy and totally unapologetic heroines. The fight between The Protectorate and The Rebellion, while a familiar theme, takes some interesting twists under Ms. Warren’s able guidance. There are schemes withing schemes, and at least one triple agent, working each side to perfection.
When we first meet Major Eve Cartwright, she is the epitome of the dedicated soldier, ready to fight for her cause and everything the Protectorate stands for: at least that is the surface. Eve has been disillusioned for a while, and she is both smart enough and courageous enough to realize her usefulness to the Protectorate is coming to an end. When her nemesis General Mokollik proposes his ‘assignment’, she realizes it is time to move on to her new future, one with Michael Taggart and the Rebellion. I really like Eve, with her attitude and her inner dialog, and enjoyed watching as she was transformed into the sensual and subservient nitara, Evenaril, a woman totally the opposite of independent Major Eve Cartwright. Her snarky conversations with the technician making her conversion possible are laugh producing, and such fun to read.
Michael Taggart is tall, dark and extremely handsome, and the perfect image for the Rebellion. He is barely legitimate as a merchant, giving him access to most ports, but is also a suspect of the Protectorate high ranking officials, who want his eliminated to demoralize the Rebellion. But Taggart is much more than a pretty boy, he is a strong and capable warrior, and he is willing to fight for what is right. I loved the attitude he assumed when he was offered the nitara that Eve was posing as, and the totally dominant persona he assumed. I liked Taggart, because he wasn’t afraid to let Eve take just as many risks as he did, giving her his loyalty as well as his love.
There are some scorching hot sex scenes, as Taggart must semi-publicly accept his ‘gift’ of the nitara. I enjoyed the interplay between these two, and the communication they were able to accomplish in spite of the listeners. I absolutely did not see the twist at the end of this one, and can’t wait to read the other book in this world, The Bargaining. Do Eve and Taggart get their happy ever after out in space? I won’t spoil it for you, but I will say this much; the General does get a hot surprise, courtesy of Eve, and it was a well deserved surprise at that.
This is for those who like their sex hot, with a touch of BDSM, a little bit of spanking, and a woman who discovers some hidden truths about herself along the way.
After ten years in service with the Protectorate, Major Eve Cartwright has seen more than enough to realize there is something not quite right there. When she prevents General Mokollik from wiping out an entire squad, just so he can then avenge the loss, she is arrested and sent before the judges to learn her sentence. When the General steps in to persuade the court that, in spite of her attitude and bad behavior, she is just the operative to take down the number one target on the Rebellion’s side, Michael Taggart. Posing as a merchant, Taggart is able to skirt the edges and has always stayed just barely legitimate, although the Protectorate will do anything to get him, including completely modify Eve’s body, turning her into a nitara, or Ankharan sex slave to be offered to him by Prince Jaru, a friend of the Protectorate. But things are not as they seem, and Eve’s loalties are no longer with the PSF that she has served for so long. She has been working with the Rebellion deep undercover, with only brief visits with the man she loves, the same Michael Taggart. When then plans of Eve and Taggart go terribly awry, can these two manage to escape with their lives? Will Eve be able to deliver the sensitive intel she worked so hard to get? Will General Mokollik get what he so richly deserves?
The Offering is a hot and thrilling adveenture in space. Christine Warren has built an intriguing universe,
With larger than life, smartalecky heroes and strong, sassy and totally unapologetic heroines. The fight between The Protectorate and The Rebellion, while a familiar theme, takes some interesting twists under Ms. Warren’s able guidance. There are schemes withing schemes, and at least one triple agent, working each side to perfection.
When we first meet Major Eve Cartwright, she is the epitome of the dedicated soldier, ready to fight for her cause and everything the Protectorate stands for: at least that is the surface. Eve has been disillusioned for a while, and she is both smart enough and courageous enough to realize her usefulness to the Protectorate is coming to an end. When her nemesis General Mokollik proposes his ‘assignment’, she realizes it is time to move on to her new future, one with Michael Taggart and the Rebellion. I really like Eve, with her attitude and her inner dialog, and enjoyed watching as she was transformed into the sensual and subservient nitara, Evenaril, a woman totally the opposite of independent Major Eve Cartwright. Her snarky conversations with the technician making her conversion possible are laugh producing, and such fun to read.
Michael Taggart is tall, dark and extremely handsome, and the perfect image for the Rebellion. He is barely legitimate as a merchant, giving him access to most ports, but is also a suspect of the Protectorate high ranking officials, who want his eliminated to demoralize the Rebellion. But Taggart is much more than a pretty boy, he is a strong and capable warrior, and he is willing to fight for what is right. I loved the attitude he assumed when he was offered the nitara that Eve was posing as, and the totally dominant persona he assumed. I liked Taggart, because he wasn’t afraid to let Eve take just as many risks as he did, giving her his loyalty as well as his love.
There are some scorching hot sex scenes, as Taggart must semi-publicly accept his ‘gift’ of the nitara. I enjoyed the interplay between these two, and the communication they were able to accomplish in spite of the listeners. I absolutely did not see the twist at the end of this one, and can’t wait to read the other book in this world, The Bargaining. Do Eve and Taggart get their happy ever after out in space? I won’t spoil it for you, but I will say this much; the General does get a hot surprise, courtesy of Eve, and it was a well deserved surprise at that.
This is for those who like their sex hot, with a touch of BDSM, a little bit of spanking, and a woman who discovers some hidden truths about herself along the way.
March 29, 2013
THE BEST OF CHRISTINE WARREN SERIOUSLY
May 17, 2014
A quicker read than this author's usual books. Always steamy and enjoyable.
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