Claimed by the Warrior Prince

by Veronica Dean

I have always dreamed of finding my Prince Charming, but I never thought he would want to claim me — body and soul. I just wanted an escape from my increasingly boring life; to let my hair down a little with my old friends. It’s just my luck that the moment I start to feel alive again, I am abducted by human-trafficking monster aliens. I have never been so terrified. I have to savor each moment because it might be my last. Not that there is much to savor in this dark, dingy cell. I just wish they hadn’t taken my damn clothes. Who would have thought that I would ever be grateful for being sold as a slave to a alien warrior prince. However, it soon becomes apparent that, he might be a prince, but he definitely isn’t charming. I know what he wants from me, but I would rather die than be his breeding machine. His species may be going extinct, but that is not my problem. What the hell is a fated mate anyway? He wants me, craves me, and I am powerless to stop him. I know I have to escape, but a part of me knows — there is no escape. Claimed by the Warrior Prince is the first book in the new Rulers of the Gok’han empire. Each installment contains sassy, strong-willed heroines and brooding, possessive aliens bound together by exhilarating action and steamy romance. Each book is standalone, but they are best enjoyed when read in order. This story contains some light BDSM and spanking. No cliffhangers. No cheating. Happy ending guaranteed.

Genres: Science Fiction

198 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 14, 2021

Reviews

[Trish · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ugh, another insta-love. The blurb made it sound like she would give up a fight, she didnt want to be a baby maker for these aliens. But what does she do? She fucks him, not even 50% into the book, shortly after meeting him. But I guess the jungle setting and a blood coated (he just killed a huge fire wolf thing trying to eat her) alien does it for her. Dnf

[Red Dragon · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good series and I've found a new FAV author to follow. Of the 3 books in the series this is my favorite. Lots of good vibes, good plot, good character development. A few typos that interrupt the flow. Good chemistry between the MCs. The snarky lingo between the 3 friends is jarring and off-putting - I almost put the book away. Who would ask a group of alien warriors, of evidently stoic and brooding nature, "How's it hanging?" But Elyia thankfully tones it down when speaking to the Prince.
The clash between technology and medieval is fresh but a bit unbelievable, especially when it comes to a fire-burning fireplace aboard a spaceship? I'm still trying to resolve smoke removal in space and vast wood storage for months of travel.... Zoey Draven does a better job aligning the two opposites in her Horde King series.
It's a good series, fresh ideas usage for ABA and dying-species tropes. Great heat, always had a weakness for the fated mate theme, feel-good ending. Afterwards feeling the emotional and physiological batteries recharged.

[Lea Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very entertaining read and I'm looking forward to stories for the other women.
Three friends abducted by alien traffickers and put up for auction. A prince looking for a way to save his people buys them. This is the story of Elya and Prince Miska...
Elya and her friends, Sierra and Jada are abducted on a night out in Vegas. They are put up for auction.
After a virus kills off most of their females, the Gok'han are dying. Miska has been searching for females to save his race. He buys Elya and her friends hoping they are the answer. After crashing on another planet, Miska realizes Elya is his Kultana, his "chosen one". If they survive and are rescued, can he convince her they belong together forever? Will the ladies save the Gok'han?

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Alejandra Guerrero · Rating 2 out of 5]

Two stars, and I'm being generous. This work is plagued by punctuation mistakes. Run-on sentences galore. I hate that. The story is decent, but the girls are just simpering idiots most of the time. I mean, the Med student doesn't even know what to do when someone gets injured! I didn't expect her to heal the guy, but at least try to stop the blood, c'mon. Also, the first sex scene is gross. Just gross. He's covered in blood (and I have to assume dirt, leaves and other stuff, since he was fighting a predator in a jungle), and yet he uses that very dirty hand to pleasure her. THEY WERE A FEW FEET FROM THE RIVER; FOR GODSAKE!! He was injured, and for what happens to the other guy who gets injured later (the one the med student doesn't know what to do with his wound), they can get infections. And she can get vaginal infections. But their first priority is fucking. Seriously, the scene would have been way better if they started doing it AFTER cleaning themselves in the river, what with all the touching that would have entailed. But no. I skipped most of it because... GAH!
The supposed "romance" is weird and unrealistic, she goes from "he's an asshole and I hate him" to "I want him" to "I love him" in the blink of an eye, without much interaction between them. She spends like two days in a frickin’ cage the MC puts her an her girlfriends in, with two interactions with this asshole (one of which consist on him just spanking her without a word) and when they get them out of the cage he is a total douche with all the girls, and after a few hours, most of which she doesn't even see him, they are attacked, and crash-land into a jungle. In the jungle, he leaves her alone most of the time. Ah, but he saves her from a predator, and all of a sudden she's desperate to get that alien D.
The other thing that I didn't like was that the "aliens" are basically human, the only difference I could tell is that they have blue blood. And considering that there are actual humans who have blue blood (search for "blue fugates", or "the blue people of Kentucky"), are these guys really aliens? That's a pet peeve of mine. At least explain that both races evolved from a common ancestor, which is something I have seen other authors do.
And finally, why is this king of theirs so hellbent on war and conquest? Their frickin' race is dying, makes zero sense he wants to risk even one fuckin' life on a war nobody seems to care about but him. Sure, they're warriors, but there are other things they could be doing instead, like sign up with the Council and help them fight the slaver guys instead of buying slaves (just saying).

[Kassey J · Rating 3 out of 5]

So far (I'm at 30%) I gotta say I wish we got the males pov and I dislike the female characters, our main fmc and her friends are just tstl right now I guess they've never heard the saying the devil you know is better than the devil you dont... we also never get a clear picture as to what our fmc looks like nor what color eyes our mmc has which hurts the story because I can't imagine the characters as I read.
It's an OK book but it needs lots of editing I think English may not be the writers native language because there are some simple problems like "bee" instead of "be" or "on" instead of "one" (then the one time the author should of written on they wrote on). Anywho I like the thought and premises of the book but not the writing or the fmc she's a negative Nancy, she's always being negative then we finally get her being slightly positive and boom right back to be negative. Still its an OK quick read.

********Spoiler alert **********


It irks me the author didn't give us the joy of reading about the delivery or seeing what the baby is gender wise or species wise...

[Andi Downs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gread Read.

I read these back to front, having read book in this series as an ARC. So enjoyed this first book, the characters were so much fun at the casino and hens party. Jada, Sierra and Elya were great friends and more so when re united. It was a scary start when they find themselves in a cage about to be sold. Their saviour is none other than a prince - Miska. He and Elya have a rocky start but grow over time. After they are attacked they and the girls with O'kko, flee in pods but end up seperated by miles. Miska and Elya learn more about each other and their pasts to this point. They come together after an incident but have more to deal with before being rescued. It is a great story and despite seeing her friends off on their adventures, you know they will hopefully re join in the future.

[Sara Munoz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Claimed by the Warrior Prince is the first book in the Rulers of The Gok'han Empire Book Series. This story has strong characters who are well crafted with chemistry and personalities. This story was intriguing and has some well-thought out scenes, characters and storyline. These characters have strong wills and personalities. This wonderful story has the following: intrigue, twists, turns, adventure, action, romance, and love. A must read.
Each installment contains sassy, strong-willed heroines and brooding, possessive aliens bound together by exhilarating action and steamy romance. Each book is standalone, but they are best enjoyed when read in order.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Emily Pennington · Rating 4 out of 5]

Elya and Myska's Story . . .

Elya and old school friends, attending a bachelorette party, are enjoying their time in Vegas – at least until the sex-trafficking aliens kidnap them and sell them at auction. Myska is a Prince from the Gok'han Empire and they need females to replenish their population. With no escape possible, will the humans accept their fate and give this planet new hope for their survival? Will their alien mates have the sense to realize a human doesn’t want to be just a breeding machine, but wants to be loved and treasured?

Discipline and spankings have no business in a love story. It is demeaning, cruel, and unnecessary, and totally spoils the story line for me.

[Diana · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story of three women kidnapped in Vegas by sex-trafficking aliens who just want to sell them off for the money. The romance portion of the story mostly focuses on Elya, but all three ladies are in the full story. The part that seems typical for sci-fi romances is the lack of females or dying off of the alien females on the alien planet. I enjoyed the world building. The mix of technology and caveman styles in the Gok'ham people's spaceships, clothing and housing kept me intrigued throughout the story. Nice mix of good versus evil combined with the need for a species to survive.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Judy Gittleson Hendrickson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Elya, Sierra and Jada are kidnapped in Las Vegas, by aliens who sell them to the highest bidder. Miska is a prince from a world where the Earth women can help re-establish their population. The characters are strong and determined. The storyline is highly detailed to help you feel like you are a part of the world. Surprises and intense feelings cause situations that keep you on your toes. Could not put this book down. Great ending and lead in to the next books.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Shifty Bugger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the book it was great, the story was written well and the characters were interesting. Elias has been abducted by human trafficking aliens, sold at auction to Prince Michael A'rmas he runs the most feared kingdom. Now to save his people they will need to breed with the humans. Can they help his people?

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Alaska love · Rating 4 out of 5]

Claimed and loved

This book was a joy to read. The girls had some horrible experiences and then some wonderful experiences. But the story continues which will be truly exciting. Enjoy!

[Irene Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyable new author

I found this book on a recommendations email and enjoyed it. It's slightly different to the usual format, which I found refreshing and there were no dippy heroines. I'm looking forward to the next book and recommend it to you.

[Janina s. Asselin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not my favorite

Not my favorite book. First of all it is too short. Secondly the female main character is not likeable. She is not a strong woman. She is brash and rude. She has sex without any preamble and then complains he didn't tell her enough. Wah, wah.

[Juanita E. Arp · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book, it has an entertaining storyline. The interaction and chemistry between the characters is great. I can't wait for more from this author. I received this book as a FREE copy to read and I voluntarily leave this review.

[Tinieca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Strong start but from there is goes squishy. For being 3 intelligent females they go stupid awfully quick.
If your looking for a bland, cliche-- tide me over-- book. Here it is. Nothing to write home about but not so stupid your brain oozes out of your head either.

[Pat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Group of women get abducted by aliens to help with there fertility on there planet. The prince buys them and connections happen. Love blossoms, but not easy and the chemistry is a sizzler. Fab read

[Susan A Mishko · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

Enjoyed reading this and looking forward to reading the next. Would have been nice to have an end chapter for the baby arriving.

[Kasey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good story

This was definitely worth a read. I look forward to the next book in the series. This author has a lot of potential.

[Alyssa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Slow-ish insta love alien romance. It's more on "cute" traveling sci-fi romance rather than hot alien sex romance.

[Blue]

Dropped 2022
Don’t like for H or h. Soft triggers - nudity and spanking in front of OP, don’t care enough to overlook it.