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Dark Planet Warriors: Taken
Abbey
So I wake up and find myself on a Military Space Station, just off Kythia, the home planet of the Kordolians. General Tarak wants me to stay put, but there’s no way I’m sitting around in his claustrophobic quarters.
I need to be looking for a way to get back home.
Fortuna Tau is being overrun by disgusting, oversized insects, and I’m stuck here, at the other end of the universe. On the upside, at least my injuries are healed.
The General is being a big, arrogant jerk. He won’t tell me anything. He’s walking around his quarters half-dressed, unaware that his bare, sculpted torso is a bit too distracting. And the food on this station leaves a lot to be desired. Kordolians obviously haven’t discovered the glory of nachos yet. At this rate I don’t know if I’ll ever get to taste chocolate again.
When I ask when he’s going to take me back, he gets evasive.
I don’t like that.
So when he has to leave me alone to attend to some official business, I decide to explore.
Sneaking around this huge, floating station, I soon realize that not all Kordolians are as, uh, friendly as the General. To some of them, I’m nothing more than a giant, walking lab rat.
I really have to find a way to get back home. Before I end up on a dissection table.
Tarak
To my relief, the nanograft is a success. The female has healed, and she’s probably even physically stronger than before.
It’s too bad the High Council have been informed of her presence. Apparently, Humans are reproductively compatible with our species. They want her. They demand I hand her over.
Absolutely not. She’s mine. The infernal High Council can go rot in one of Kaiin’s hells, for all I care.
When I return to the Fleet Station, I find she hasn’t obeyed my orders. I told her to stay in my quarters.
Stubborn female.
I need to find her before those idiotic scientists get to her.
And if any Kordolian dares to harm her, they will answer to me.
Dark Planet Warriors is a 3-book serial. Each book is an episode of Abbey and Tarak's story, just like a TV series. A new installment will be released every few weeks.
Books in series:
Book one: Invasion
Book two: Taken
Book three: Escape
Due to violence, swearing and steamy sex scenes, these books are recommended for readers aged 18 years and over.
So I wake up and find myself on a Military Space Station, just off Kythia, the home planet of the Kordolians. General Tarak wants me to stay put, but there’s no way I’m sitting around in his claustrophobic quarters.
I need to be looking for a way to get back home.
Fortuna Tau is being overrun by disgusting, oversized insects, and I’m stuck here, at the other end of the universe. On the upside, at least my injuries are healed.
The General is being a big, arrogant jerk. He won’t tell me anything. He’s walking around his quarters half-dressed, unaware that his bare, sculpted torso is a bit too distracting. And the food on this station leaves a lot to be desired. Kordolians obviously haven’t discovered the glory of nachos yet. At this rate I don’t know if I’ll ever get to taste chocolate again.
When I ask when he’s going to take me back, he gets evasive.
I don’t like that.
So when he has to leave me alone to attend to some official business, I decide to explore.
Sneaking around this huge, floating station, I soon realize that not all Kordolians are as, uh, friendly as the General. To some of them, I’m nothing more than a giant, walking lab rat.
I really have to find a way to get back home. Before I end up on a dissection table.
Tarak
To my relief, the nanograft is a success. The female has healed, and she’s probably even physically stronger than before.
It’s too bad the High Council have been informed of her presence. Apparently, Humans are reproductively compatible with our species. They want her. They demand I hand her over.
Absolutely not. She’s mine. The infernal High Council can go rot in one of Kaiin’s hells, for all I care.
When I return to the Fleet Station, I find she hasn’t obeyed my orders. I told her to stay in my quarters.
Stubborn female.
I need to find her before those idiotic scientists get to her.
And if any Kordolian dares to harm her, they will answer to me.
Dark Planet Warriors is a 3-book serial. Each book is an episode of Abbey and Tarak's story, just like a TV series. A new installment will be released every few weeks.
Books in series:
Book one: Invasion
Book two: Taken
Book three: Escape
Due to violence, swearing and steamy sex scenes, these books are recommended for readers aged 18 years and over.
67 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 26, 2016
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April 25, 2016
I liked this one just as much as the first.
Tarak and Abby get to spend more time together and things are developing nicely. There's some drama and still those traces of humour.
Also we get some ridged alien penis. Hooray!
"He's nothing short of impressive.
I run my hand along its length. There are small, raised ridges along the top of his shaft."
Safety gang
Tarak and Abby get to spend more time together and things are developing nicely. There's some drama and still those traces of humour.
Also we get some ridged alien penis. Hooray!
"He's nothing short of impressive.
I run my hand along its length. There are small, raised ridges along the top of his shaft."
Safety gang
May 8, 2020
Fab read
Still enjoying Abbey and the Generals story looking forward to the next installment. A really engaging read love me a bit of sci fi.
Still enjoying Abbey and the Generals story looking forward to the next installment. A really engaging read love me a bit of sci fi.
September 17, 2017
Tarak and Abby may be worlds apart but when they come together...the sparks fly! I love this series! I wanted to find out what happened next.
I loved the way Abby keeps the 'General' on his toes...and his hormones raging!
Takak is swoon worthy! Sexy, Alpha, Dominating....
Abby is smart and sassy!
Great back story and second characters...
On to book two!
I loved the way Abby keeps the 'General' on his toes...and his hormones raging!
Takak is swoon worthy! Sexy, Alpha, Dominating....
Abby is smart and sassy!
Great back story and second characters...
On to book two!
August 26, 2025
3 - 3.5 stars
Dark Planet Warriors: Invasion by Anna Carven was a delight to read.
Humans working on a space station Foruna Tau, find their lives turned upside, when the big bad Kordolians land. Abbey, a scientist working on the space station, has never seen anyone like these warriors, but they are kind of sexy. Large with silver skin, pointy-ears hotty warriors that almost make you want to pee your pants.
Abbey is badly hurt, and the Big Bad General, Tarak, takes her to his home planet, Kythia, for her to heal. Mr Grumpy, aka General, finds himself in a situation that confounds him as his little human soon becomes an obsession. But the Empire wants her for themselves to treat her like a lab rat. Tarak vows she is his and will stop at nothing to protect his mate.
What ensues is mayhem, chaos, action, sexy, sizzling, tension, and much more. If you like sci-fi romance, then look no further.
Dark Planet Warriors: Invasion by Anna Carven was a delight to read.
Humans working on a space station Foruna Tau, find their lives turned upside, when the big bad Kordolians land. Abbey, a scientist working on the space station, has never seen anyone like these warriors, but they are kind of sexy. Large with silver skin, pointy-ears hotty warriors that almost make you want to pee your pants.
Abbey is badly hurt, and the Big Bad General, Tarak, takes her to his home planet, Kythia, for her to heal. Mr Grumpy, aka General, finds himself in a situation that confounds him as his little human soon becomes an obsession. But the Empire wants her for themselves to treat her like a lab rat. Tarak vows she is his and will stop at nothing to protect his mate.
What ensues is mayhem, chaos, action, sexy, sizzling, tension, and much more. If you like sci-fi romance, then look no further.
March 14, 2016
I am so glad that I decided to read this serial!! Fantastic world building and I'm nearly panting for book #3
Kindle Unlimited.
More after a re-read. :)
SO very recommended.
Kindle Unlimited.
More after a re-read. :)
SO very recommended.
March 24, 2016
4 Fun Stars
I'm really liking this little tale of adventure. Tarak is a Kordolian General and he has mated with the human Abbey. The two of them together make quite the pair. Now they just have to find a way to coexist together.
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I'm really liking this little tale of adventure. Tarak is a Kordolian General and he has mated with the human Abbey. The two of them together make quite the pair. Now they just have to find a way to coexist together.
****If you are a Kindle Unlimited Subscriber this is on the free read list****
March 28, 2016
Love this heroine. She's funny, smart, and says whatever comes to her mind. This is a nice little series.
September 30, 2018
2.5 stars. Well that took a turn. The first in the series was off to a promising start. The second installment is less enjoyable. So many things that were good in the first one I've become distorted and cliched. The heroine Abby is no longer relatable and interesting, now she curses a lot and is sassy which really means independent to the point of making poor decisions. We discover that Tarek is a virgin. That seems a bit out of left field from the implications from the last book but I could be wrong. Tarek was beefed up a little from the back last book but I found him more intimidating and interesting previously than I do this time. The author has left room for lots of things to happen in the story, discovering that the two species are compatible, Tarek going off on his own, and Abby now being a 'Bionic Woman' due them using alien Technologies on her legs whic tell them so there's a lot more to come. TBD how far I'll get to the series before I throw in the towel or it gets a lot better.
March 13, 2016
Loved it. Really like these characters. Like the direction the book is going. Can't wait to get to the next one.
October 18, 2025
**MINOR SPOILERS**
This is the first book in a plethora of books, novellas, and at least two spin off series of Dark Planet Warriors. The books were published out of chronological order, so the 4th book of the series should be read next.
Tarak is a general in the Kordolian army. He and his warship of super soldiers are attacked just before they enter a wormhole. Because his ship is damaged, they land at a far off (backwater) mining colony so that repairs can be done. Unbeknownst to them, their insect like enemy, the Xargek, has followed them to the mining colony.
Abbey works on the mining colony as a scientist in the green space. At first, Tarak and his people consider Humans to be inferior in technology and abilities. But Abbey begins to talk to Tarak and Tarak admires her bravery in some situations (no spoilers). She is attacked by the enemy and Tarak rushes her to his planet in order to help her with her healing.
Tarak is honorable and caring for Abbey. He also is quite open about his feelings about her. I really liked him. He is willing to listen to her and take her opinions into account which is amazing considering he is a general and is used to giving orders and that she is Human and the Kordolians did not have much respect for them in the past.
Tarak finds out he is beginning a mating fever which seemed a little hopeless as the women on his home planet are dying out. In addition, interspecies relationships are frowned upon. I thought the implications of the Mating Fever could have been brought out more given the imbalance between the numbers of male and female Kordolians.
Having read the series, the way the Mating Fever works in this book is different from the way it works in other books. Here, Tarak gets the Mating Fever without a trigger. In later books, it takes exposure to a destined mate to trigger the Mating Fever.
The pace of the book is fast. The dialogue is realistic.
More detail could have been given about Tarak’s background. It shaped who he was and motivated him to become a leader. Tarak seems young to have become a general. Note: in future books, more of Tarak’s past comes out.
Note for some: There are explicit s*x scenes.
At the beginning of the book, one of Tarak’s warriors, Rykal, is asked to subdue a sergeant on the station, Arin. A later book features their story.
I think it would be nice for the author to include a reference list in the books. Included could be the names of the different male and female main characters, planets mentioned, aliens mentioned, and maybe a few word translations (siv, etc) that the Kordolians use.
I already purchased the next book in the series.
This is the first book in a plethora of books, novellas, and at least two spin off series of Dark Planet Warriors. The books were published out of chronological order, so the 4th book of the series should be read next.
Tarak is a general in the Kordolian army. He and his warship of super soldiers are attacked just before they enter a wormhole. Because his ship is damaged, they land at a far off (backwater) mining colony so that repairs can be done. Unbeknownst to them, their insect like enemy, the Xargek, has followed them to the mining colony.
Abbey works on the mining colony as a scientist in the green space. At first, Tarak and his people consider Humans to be inferior in technology and abilities. But Abbey begins to talk to Tarak and Tarak admires her bravery in some situations (no spoilers). She is attacked by the enemy and Tarak rushes her to his planet in order to help her with her healing.
Tarak is honorable and caring for Abbey. He also is quite open about his feelings about her. I really liked him. He is willing to listen to her and take her opinions into account which is amazing considering he is a general and is used to giving orders and that she is Human and the Kordolians did not have much respect for them in the past.
Tarak finds out he is beginning a mating fever which seemed a little hopeless as the women on his home planet are dying out. In addition, interspecies relationships are frowned upon. I thought the implications of the Mating Fever could have been brought out more given the imbalance between the numbers of male and female Kordolians.
Having read the series, the way the Mating Fever works in this book is different from the way it works in other books. Here, Tarak gets the Mating Fever without a trigger. In later books, it takes exposure to a destined mate to trigger the Mating Fever.
The pace of the book is fast. The dialogue is realistic.
More detail could have been given about Tarak’s background. It shaped who he was and motivated him to become a leader. Tarak seems young to have become a general. Note: in future books, more of Tarak’s past comes out.
Note for some: There are explicit s*x scenes.
At the beginning of the book, one of Tarak’s warriors, Rykal, is asked to subdue a sergeant on the station, Arin. A later book features their story.
I think it would be nice for the author to include a reference list in the books. Included could be the names of the different male and female main characters, planets mentioned, aliens mentioned, and maybe a few word translations (siv, etc) that the Kordolians use.
I already purchased the next book in the series.
March 7, 2020
Part 2 of 3
I really enjoyed this story. I think there were a few places that could have used improvement, not necessarily with the story but with the narration. The story was amazing. For those of you who have read Anna Zaires' Krinar Trilogy, Mia and Korum's story, you will understand when I say this story kind of felt like what could have been happening with the Krinar before they came to earth. Though, the Krinar liked warmer, tropical weather and the Kordolian came from an ice planet without a sun. Other than that, they were very similar. The main characters of this one, Abbey and Tarak, were interesting. I liked going on this journey with them and look forward to see what happens with the Kordolians/Humans next.
I really enjoyed this story. I think there were a few places that could have used improvement, not necessarily with the story but with the narration. The story was amazing. For those of you who have read Anna Zaires' Krinar Trilogy, Mia and Korum's story, you will understand when I say this story kind of felt like what could have been happening with the Krinar before they came to earth. Though, the Krinar liked warmer, tropical weather and the Kordolian came from an ice planet without a sun. Other than that, they were very similar. The main characters of this one, Abbey and Tarak, were interesting. I liked going on this journey with them and look forward to see what happens with the Kordolians/Humans next.
June 3, 2019
Wow!! I was so sucked into this series that I'm already on book 3 and I'm hooked. I'm listening on Audiobook and the narration is amazing. Love Todd McLaren as Tarak's voice. I wish he narrated the whole series. Can't wait to see what Anna has in store for this series.
August 27, 2017
Review in the whole volume book.
April 27, 2018
Loved it
October 31, 2019
4.5 Stars
October 19, 2021
The story goes on...
August 26, 2022
reread 8/2022: Much better that I can read the series as a whole, rather than waiting for release. I see that the author has release it as one book instead of a series.
May 25, 2016
Man...I think that sex scene alone made the book! Very interesting...underwater and I mean all the way under! Anyways, this is a continuation of Tarak and Abbey. She wakes up confused and scared. She panics because she is alone and claustrophobic. He's kinda vague in what exactly they've done to her but she seems to table it for now. While he's off to a meeting the the High Counsel he tells her for her safety to stay inside. Does she listen? Um no she's too stubborn and wants to find a way home. She gets into a pickle. She's taken and drugged by the High Counsel lackys all the while he's in his meeting and lemme tell ya that Empress is WACKO! Yuck. He's supposed to hand her off because human females are compatible and could possibly have their babies. He's not having it cause he's already considered her his which confuses him to no end but he wants to protect her by any means necessary. We do find out he himself was experimented on and made to be what he is...enhanced I guess. Which almost killed him at the time. So, he's got a lot of anger. He's decided to go to ground because there is a price on his head now that he's defied the HC. So, that was the end of book 2 and book 3 I'm getting ready to read. Now, I admit this isn't perfect writing. There are little things that should be explained. You would also think Abbey would be more inclined to find out what was done to her. I found a couple typos but not a huge deal. Still a decent read.
June 5, 2016
I'm going to do one rating for this whole book. I looooved reading this! It ws very interesting and the characters really captured my attention, they were both pretty badass. I like that there was a outside problem so it wasn't 100% all about their relationship. I also liked that they solved the outside problem, you'd be surprised how many stories forget to do that. I really enjoy the world building this story had and the way they explained how some things worked, like how they got oxegyn in space, it was very impressive especially for a 3 part type story. My only complaint was that I wished they elaborated on some thing, like how long is a cycle? I also wish there was a epilogue, because even though they solved the outside problem the book ended when the solution was just beginning, I really would have liked to see how everything would resolve itself. Still even with those small issues this was a very enjoyable read and I defiantly recommend it to sci-fi alien romance lovers.
Edit: I just realized there's more books in this series!!! Yipeee
Edit: I just realized there's more books in this series!!! Yipeee
October 25, 2016
3.5 stars rounded up to 4 - this is part 2 of 3 installments which make up the full first story in this series.
Installment 2 review:
This middle installment flew by - each piece is quite short (although together the three do make around a 250 page story), so we just get a bit more story and character development every time.
The infinity pool description sounded absolutely awesome - what a great idea!
I still want to know a lot more about both characters. Oh and I liked the additional part to the plot with the rogue prince and the intrigue of the high council. Not sure how it will all be resolved in one final installment though - I feel like this world could be built out a whole lot more.
Series review: This was actually surprisingly enjoyable. I was in a real book slump when I saw this and just randomly decided to give it a go - and was pleasantly surprised.
Fun, sexy, sci-fi romance.
Installment 2 review:
This middle installment flew by - each piece is quite short (although together the three do make around a 250 page story), so we just get a bit more story and character development every time.
The infinity pool description sounded absolutely awesome - what a great idea!
I still want to know a lot more about both characters. Oh and I liked the additional part to the plot with the rogue prince and the intrigue of the high council. Not sure how it will all be resolved in one final installment though - I feel like this world could be built out a whole lot more.
Series review: This was actually surprisingly enjoyable. I was in a real book slump when I saw this and just randomly decided to give it a go - and was pleasantly surprised.
Fun, sexy, sci-fi romance.
May 7, 2016
I have a hard time reviewing a book when really it's only a third of the book. I read the first three books in the series- which is really just one full book. The book description and the other reviews do a good job of describing the plot of the book so I won't repeat. This is a Sci-fi romance book similar to Tracy St.John and Evangeline Anderson (though really Evangeline Anderson is the queen of the Sci-fy romance with heat). I'm not always a fan of books written in first person but seeing the book from both the male and female leads was very interesting and I really enjoyed leaning about their personalities through seeing the world through their eyes. The book(s) could have used another read through by an editor but the errors are fairly minor and I still recommend the book. Heat level was a 7.5 (1=Christian, 5= fade to black and 10=erotica). I recommend this for a quick read- especially if you have Kindle Unlimited and can read it for "free".
March 31, 2016
So much happens in this short novella!
Abbey has been restored by Koldolian nano technology but that does not mean she is not still claustrophobic!
She causes a stir onboard the space station .. but her General is on the planet when soldiers start chasing her.
Tarek is in command of the First Fleet and he is beyond pissed when informed her little 'pet' is now out of his hands!
I like Abbey's character and she is strong and funny and intelligent.. Tarek assumes tht she knows a lot of stuff which results in some LOL moments... he had clothes made for her!
Abbey has been restored by Koldolian nano technology but that does not mean she is not still claustrophobic!
She causes a stir onboard the space station .. but her General is on the planet when soldiers start chasing her.
Tarek is in command of the First Fleet and he is beyond pissed when informed her little 'pet' is now out of his hands!
I like Abbey's character and she is strong and funny and intelligent.. Tarek assumes tht she knows a lot of stuff which results in some LOL moments... he had clothes made for her!
April 7, 2016
Even shorter with only 71 pages. I do like quick reads. The plot is much more interesting and the author has a great style of writing unless it pertains to direct dialogue and interactions between Abbey and the General. The writing is choppy and awkward not intentional so the conversations are 'off'. Also the author should watch out for inconsistencies like Abbey is wearing night vision goggles in one sentence and then the next the General is moved by the emotions in her eyes. She's still wearing goggles.
March 21, 2016
I'm not crazy about "serial" reads, but since this one is only supposed to be a 3 part serial and its offered as a kindleunlimited, I decided to give it a try. This book, like the first one, was ok. There wasn't a whole lot going on because each portion of the serial is so short, but I can see it making for a pretty good sci-fi alien romance once complete. I'll check out the next book since its already available.
May 2, 2016
My favorite installment of the 3 episodes. Spoilers ahead:
July 28, 2016
This is a fun book but be warned, it's a serial and you need to have Escape handy to read or you'll go crazy wondering what's going to happen :)
Tarak and Abbey are good characters and they have excellent chemistry. Abbey does have one "duh" moment and I thought uh oh, but the book recovers nicely. Tarak is an Alpha without the asshole and Abbey is very relatable and I was rooting for her. I'd definitely recommend and am looking forward to reading more in the series.
Tarak and Abbey are good characters and they have excellent chemistry. Abbey does have one "duh" moment and I thought uh oh, but the book recovers nicely. Tarak is an Alpha without the asshole and Abbey is very relatable and I was rooting for her. I'd definitely recommend and am looking forward to reading more in the series.
November 19, 2017
Aliens rock
Tarak has taken Abbey to his fleet station. Of course this is another alien world that needs compatible females, even if they are an inferior species. Of course Tarak is keeping his human and it is revealed that he is working with other Kordolians to change their world. Loving this series. Writing is fast paced and very descriptive.
Tarak has taken Abbey to his fleet station. Of course this is another alien world that needs compatible females, even if they are an inferior species. Of course Tarak is keeping his human and it is revealed that he is working with other Kordolians to change their world. Loving this series. Writing is fast paced and very descriptive.
April 9, 2016
Dark planet warriors taken by alien romance serial (book two)
Read one read two and ordering three cannot put down tired but I'm gonna read the third one now awesome awesome awesome can't wait how is it that I just been your books now I really close to 10 books a week and probably read all your stuff within the next week or so thank you thank you thank you
Read one read two and ordering three cannot put down tired but I'm gonna read the third one now awesome awesome awesome can't wait how is it that I just been your books now I really close to 10 books a week and probably read all your stuff within the next week or so thank you thank you thank you
June 7, 2016
Couldn't put it down
Like I said in my review for book three, I am soooooo happy I found this series when so many books were already out. I charged through them in a day! The hero and Abbey are wonderful and I love their chemistry, I love how they respected each other as equals and Abbey could hold her own. Great story and I am really looking forward to more.
Like I said in my review for book three, I am soooooo happy I found this series when so many books were already out. I charged through them in a day! The hero and Abbey are wonderful and I love their chemistry, I love how they respected each other as equals and Abbey could hold her own. Great story and I am really looking forward to more.
October 21, 2016
Still Very Good!
This is a fast-paced story that goes from Tarak's point-of-view to Abbey's point-of-view. In this part there's an abduction, a rescue & a sex scene. Even though I normally don't like books that come in parts this series has kept me interested; so I'm going to finish reading the parts for Tarak's & Abbey's story.
This is a fast-paced story that goes from Tarak's point-of-view to Abbey's point-of-view. In this part there's an abduction, a rescue & a sex scene. Even though I normally don't like books that come in parts this series has kept me interested; so I'm going to finish reading the parts for Tarak's & Abbey's story.
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