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Tales Of The Shareem #1.5
Maia and Rylan
DNAmo created the Shareem—males genetically altered to be the ultimate in sexual pleasure. Hidden in their files is record of a secret experiment—the first and only female Shareem, a black-haired, blue-eyed woman named Maia.
Inside the DNAmo compound, Rylan, a level-two Shareem, is the bright point in Maia's life. Though forbidden to see the experimental Shareem female, Rylan finds secret ways to meet her, to befriend her, and to teach her every sinful game he knows.
But on the day DNAmo shuts down, Maia disappears without a trace. Heartbroken, Rylan will do anything to find her...
Inside the DNAmo compound, Rylan, a level-two Shareem, is the bright point in Maia's life. Though forbidden to see the experimental Shareem female, Rylan finds secret ways to meet her, to befriend her, and to teach her every sinful game he knows.
But on the day DNAmo shuts down, Maia disappears without a trace. Heartbroken, Rylan will do anything to find her...
50 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2005
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Allyson James
46 books1,333 followersAllyson James writes paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and erotic romance (paranormal and futuristic). She is a nationally bestselling author, a multiple RITA nominee, an RT Award winner, and a Prism winner. She also writes romance (paranormal and historical) as Jennifer Ashley. See Allyson's website for current and upcoming books. See also Allyson's GoodReads bookshelves for all books under all pseudonyms.
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November 20, 2010
Quick "review": I loved the beginning, which was sweet and sexy, but then everything was shoved aside to make room for the sex fest. What saved this read from being a complete disaster was Rylan and Maia: they were adorable and very much in love with each other. I wish this story was longer, though.
Note: As it happened in the 1st book, Rees, Rio was called to be the 3rd in a little ménage play with the H/h. Man, the guy is always there to give a friend a helping hand - and any other part of his body, LOL.
Note: As it happened in the 1st book, Rees, Rio was called to be the 3rd in a little ménage play with the H/h. Man, the guy is always there to give a friend a helping hand - and any other part of his body, LOL.
June 23, 2018
“Want to play a game?”
“Yes.”
“Pretend that you love me.”
“I do love you.”
The story of Maia, the one and only female Shareem who was in love with Rylan, a Level 2 Shareem, since they were children.
Maia was lost when DNAmo was closed. Twenty years later Maia was discovered inside a life pod.
Maia and Rylan are mentioned often in many “The Tales of Shareem” books. They live happily isolated at the mountains of Bor Nargan and they are making singing spheres.
A heartbreaking short story and a nice addition to the series.
“Yes.”
“Pretend that you love me.”
“I do love you.”
The story of Maia, the one and only female Shareem who was in love with Rylan, a Level 2 Shareem, since they were children.
Maia was lost when DNAmo was closed. Twenty years later Maia was discovered inside a life pod.
Maia and Rylan are mentioned often in many “The Tales of Shareem” books. They live happily isolated at the mountains of Bor Nargan and they are making singing spheres.
A heartbreaking short story and a nice addition to the series.
June 7, 2014
Short Story Science Fiction Erotica
MAIA AND RYLAN is a short story that is between books one and two of the Tales of the Shareem series. This is a short story erotica. Emphasis on the sexual relationship with some m/m/f thrown in. This is the story of one of the male Shareem, genetically engineered men created as sex slaves. Rylan feel in love with the only woman Shareem created. He lost her during the time when the government shut down the company that created them. He has been searching for her since. This is the story of what happens when he finds her. The story is okay but Ritter rushed and because there is so much necessary explanation there is little time for the relationship to be explored. v It is better m as part of the series than on its own.
MAIA AND RYLAN is a short story that is between books one and two of the Tales of the Shareem series. This is a short story erotica. Emphasis on the sexual relationship with some m/m/f thrown in. This is the story of one of the male Shareem, genetically engineered men created as sex slaves. Rylan feel in love with the only woman Shareem created. He lost her during the time when the government shut down the company that created them. He has been searching for her since. This is the story of what happens when he finds her. The story is okay but Ritter rushed and because there is so much necessary explanation there is little time for the relationship to be explored. v It is better m as part of the series than on its own.
June 25, 2012
A short story in the Shareem world.
Rees sister in the DNAmo facility was Maia. Right before the fall of DNAmo, Maia and Rylan was planning to run away, together. When the mayhem started Maia was gone, disappeared and Rylan´s been searching ever since.
Now, twenty years later, a life pod is found, and Maia is kept inside. Can she be saved?
Futuristic smutty fluff and a HEA for two long lost lovers.
Rees sister in the DNAmo facility was Maia. Right before the fall of DNAmo, Maia and Rylan was planning to run away, together. When the mayhem started Maia was gone, disappeared and Rylan´s been searching ever since.
Now, twenty years later, a life pod is found, and Maia is kept inside. Can she be saved?
Futuristic smutty fluff and a HEA for two long lost lovers.
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April 5, 2009This book is available in print as Double Shot, by Allyson James
December 31, 2012
Short story. 38 pages.
Maia and Rylan have to get to know each other after being separated for 20 years.
Maia and Rylan have to get to know each other after being separated for 20 years.
May 28, 2016
"Maia and Rylan" by Allyson James. Book 1.5 in the Tales of the Shareem series.
This novella is really more of a short story than a full novella. The story takes place between book 1 "Rees" and book 2 "Rio" but can actually be read any time juring the series. The main characters are Maia and Rylan but Rio is also in this story, so if you're reading this out of order, remember, this is before Rio gets his happily ever after in book 2.
I really enjoyed this sci-fi-ish erotic romance short story. Since the story is so short, I'd pretty much be telling you what the story is.
Maia is the only female Shareem in existence. Rylan is a level two Shareem male who has loved Maia since they were children. When the genetics facility DNAmo was taken down, Maia and Rylan got separated and now 20 years later Rylan has finally found Maia. But she has no memory of who he is.
Can't say much more than that really. Being an erotic short story there is voyeurism, m/f sex, m/f/m menage and some bondage play. I actually found myself thinking I wish the story was longer because I thought the introduction of a female Shareem was really interesting and the love they have for each other was really heartwarming.
Overall, a really good addition to the series.
This novella is really more of a short story than a full novella. The story takes place between book 1 "Rees" and book 2 "Rio" but can actually be read any time juring the series. The main characters are Maia and Rylan but Rio is also in this story, so if you're reading this out of order, remember, this is before Rio gets his happily ever after in book 2.
I really enjoyed this sci-fi-ish erotic romance short story. Since the story is so short, I'd pretty much be telling you what the story is.
Maia is the only female Shareem in existence. Rylan is a level two Shareem male who has loved Maia since they were children. When the genetics facility DNAmo was taken down, Maia and Rylan got separated and now 20 years later Rylan has finally found Maia. But she has no memory of who he is.
Can't say much more than that really. Being an erotic short story there is voyeurism, m/f sex, m/f/m menage and some bondage play. I actually found myself thinking I wish the story was longer because I thought the introduction of a female Shareem was really interesting and the love they have for each other was really heartwarming.
Overall, a really good addition to the series.
July 5, 2014
DNAmo created the Shareem—males genetically altered to be the ultimate in sexual pleasure. Hidden in their files is record of a secret experiment—the first and only female Shareem, a black-haired, blue-eyed woman named Maia.
Rylan a level two Shareem, isn't supposed to see Maia but he finds ways to. He befriends her and teaches her every sinful game he knows. He is in love with Maia and won't let other Shareem see her or be near her.
When DNAmo shuts down, Rylan races to find her before he gets caught but when it comes clear that she is gone, Rylan is heartbroken.
But Rylan keeps on searching for her for twenty years until finally he does.
Maia and Rylan was a short and sweet but very HOT novella. Loved it.
Rylan a level two Shareem, isn't supposed to see Maia but he finds ways to. He befriends her and teaches her every sinful game he knows. He is in love with Maia and won't let other Shareem see her or be near her.
When DNAmo shuts down, Rylan races to find her before he gets caught but when it comes clear that she is gone, Rylan is heartbroken.
But Rylan keeps on searching for her for twenty years until finally he does.
Maia and Rylan was a short and sweet but very HOT novella. Loved it.
February 17, 2013
This one was way to short. Almost a let down as well. The sex was great and we have an intriguing start to some new characters but that leaves you wondering why they didnt get more time on paper. Especially since we finally get to meet a female equivalent of the male shareem. What can she do? will she test out her powers? I know she has a true love but they are sexual beings so testing out what she is capable of would have been satisfying, instead I walked away feeling like I had the female equivalent to blue balls.
July 5, 2017
I loved Rylan's dedication to Maia. He sees her as a young girl and decides that she is his. When she disappears he spends years searching for her, never once giving up. Maia is sweetness personified. She's lost the memories of her past and even though she's afraid she puts her trust in Rylan. Her inner self reaches for him, not Rio. Rylan gives her back her memories, a new life and all of himself.
Highly recommended author and series
Adult read.
Highly recommended author and series
Adult read.
September 3, 2010
These books go beyond the sex [and the sex is very well done:] to reveal the humanity of the Shareem and the unbearable situation they are caught in.
Tales of the Shareem
Rees
Double Shot [containing Maia and Rylan & Rio:]
Aiden and Ky [ebook @ Ellora's Cave:], now in print also!
Calder [ebook @ Ellora's Cave:]
Eland [free ebook @ Ellora's Cave:]
Tales of the Shareem
Rees
Double Shot [containing Maia and Rylan & Rio:]
Aiden and Ky [ebook @ Ellora's Cave:], now in print also!
Calder [ebook @ Ellora's Cave:]
Eland [free ebook @ Ellora's Cave:]
November 21, 2011
This should have been longer!!
I loved the story but it felt like the author just said...OK, here is what the story line is...Lets put a whole lot of sex with it and then publish! Rylan & Maia are great characters and saved it for me. I really like all the other Shareem tales but this really needed to be longer and more detailed for me.
I loved the story but it felt like the author just said...OK, here is what the story line is...Lets put a whole lot of sex with it and then publish! Rylan & Maia are great characters and saved it for me. I really like all the other Shareem tales but this really needed to be longer and more detailed for me.
May 20, 2012
This was a quick filler story between Rees and Rio and seemed unnecessary. That said, however, it was a decent story on its own. It would have been nice if the memories had come back in pieces, or if we didn't go from Maia being wary of the two men to instantly having a threesome with nothing in between. Ignoring the plot jumps, the characters were likeable and the sex was pretty hot.
September 19, 2015
To love and look for someone for over twenty years is heartbreaking. To be kept in a state of consciousness where when you are found and awakened you don't remember anyone or anything is frightening. But you notice that his voice and touch eases your troubled mind. This is a sweet sensual sexy story about the only female Shareem and her love. Enjoy this quick read I did.
November 10, 2015
I have to say I think this one may be my favorite. These two Shareem have had to go through so much to be together and it was just an amazing story. I really like how you really see how the Shareem have great family atmosphere to them they all look out for each other and support each other in this book was absolutely wonderful
August 1, 2020
I really enjoyed this. Extremely well written for a novella and the short amount of space allowing for it. The story of Rylan searching for Maia and then finally finding her after 20 years is very well done and adding Rio into the mix just makes it all the more fun.
September 17, 2014
As always I enjoyed so much the sexiness in the Shareem books. It's amazing how some authors can actually pull the reader into the story making it seem as if the reader is PART of the story line.
Love it!
Love it!
March 17, 2011
The beginning of the book was great. The characters were so in love and then the plot disappeared and it became solely sex .
It was a shame as up until this point I was really enjoying the book.
It was a shame as up until this point I was really enjoying the book.
October 22, 2011
Shortest "book" I've ever read? Yup.
October 17, 2011
Too short. Would've liked to learn more about Maia and Rylan.
December 23, 2012
It was OK to good. My least favorite of the series because it was too abrupt.
February 23, 2016
Have not read
January 11, 2013
1-10-13
May 18, 2015
All right
A good Shareem novel. Guy finally gets his girl after waiting got 20 years. Friends help and they share but love is there.
A good Shareem novel. Guy finally gets his girl after waiting got 20 years. Friends help and they share but love is there.
November 1, 2016
This is better than book 1... thought it's too short.
February 2, 2026
4.5⭐️5🌶️. This erotic short story was well done in spite of its short length. The story of Maia and Rylan was beautiful and heartbreaking. It was a complete story and I recommend it. I was glad when I ready that it it was package together with Eland and Jeanne’s novella as that story, read first, gave all of the backstory and specifics of the Shareem and DNAmo so it wasn’t necessary in any detailed way in this short story. I wonder for those who haven’t read any other Shareem story, if it felt lacking in backstory alone?
October 23, 2024
Such a sweet and sad story. 20 years lost due to a fanatical scientist.
But the shared hotness was superb.
Happy Rylan finds his Maia and gets her back. So sweet that he’d built a house for her whilst searching all those years.
Read and reviewed previously but all those reviews are missing.
But the shared hotness was superb.
Happy Rylan finds his Maia and gets her back. So sweet that he’d built a house for her whilst searching all those years.
Read and reviewed previously but all those reviews are missing.
November 24, 2021
This is not the clone you are looking for...Full disclosure, I didn't read the first book in the series. I just picked up this quickie to see if I wanted to read the rest of the series. I do. I enjoyed this short, sweet, and sexy piece. There isn't too much world-building, just a high-level overview to get the gist of what is going on.
To read the rest of my review, click on the image below to see it on my website.
To read the rest of my review, click on the image below to see it on my website.
September 22, 2011
Very short story..
February 12, 2013
very short entertaining read...
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