Forced Mate


Forced Mate Rowena Beaumont Cherry Novel, May 2004, ISBN: 1591050138 reviewed by Harriet Klausner Prince Tarrant-Arragon of the Tigran Empire always gets his way so when he selected his bride he expected nothing less than her capitulation. If she refuses, he will take her anyway because the future of his empire rests on his mating with the last known virgin Djinni... Djinni - Vera is the daughter of Tarrant’s rival Djetthro - Jason (earthlings call him J.J.) and an Englishwoman. Her sire has raised her to detest Prince Tarrant - Arragon. What he fails to tell his daughter is that he J.J. has plans to usurp the throne from his cousin Tarrant, the rightful prince. Tarrant abducts Vera as a tool to accomplish is objective of solidifying his hold on the empire and thwarting his enemy J.J. To his shock, he finds he likes his defiant FORCED MATE. To Vera’s even greater jolt, her new husband is arrogant, but kind, caring, and his retinue instead of fearing him seem to like and respect him. She is torn between believing her father the head of the noble Saurian Knights and her husband as to whether Tarrant is savior or tyrant. FORCED MATE is a terrific science fiction tale that uses humor to forward the exciting plot. The story line engages elements from a suspense thriller and romance, but never loses its essence as a galaxy empire tale. Still the key to Rowena Beaumont Cherry’s fine story is the believability of the cast. Fans will believe in these seven-foot (non-NBA) hunks from space and wish for the best for the delightful "half-breed" Djinni - Vera. This excellent romantic sci fi thriller calls for a sequel or two as several other players deserve their comeuppance, make that story, told.
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Forced Mate
Rowena Beaumont Cherry
Novel, May 2004, ISBN: 1591050138
reviewed by Harriet Klausner

Prince Tarrant-Arragon of the Tigran Empire always gets his way so when he selected his bride he expected nothing less than her capitulation. If she refuses, he will take her anyway because the future of his empire rests on his mating with the last known virgin Djinni...

Djinni - Vera is the daughter of Tarrant’s rival Djetthro - Jason (earthlings call him J.J.) and an Englishwoman. Her sire has raised her to detest Prince Tarrant - Arragon. What he fails to tell his daughter is that he J.J. has plans to usurp the throne from his cousin Tarrant, the rightful prince.

Tarrant abducts Vera as a tool to accomplish is objective of solidifying his hold on the empire and thwarting his enemy J.J. To his shock, he finds he likes his defiant FORCED MATE. To Vera’s even greater jolt, her new husband is arrogant, but kind, caring, and his retinue instead of fearing him seem to like and respect him. She is torn between believing her father the head of the noble Saurian Knights and her husband as to whether Tarrant is savior or tyrant.

FORCED MATE is a terrific science fiction tale that uses humor to forward the exciting plot. The story line engages elements from a suspense thriller and romance, but never loses its essence as a galaxy empire tale. Still the key to Rowena Beaumont Cherry’s fine story is the believability of the cast. Fans will believe in these seven-foot (non-NBA) hunks from space and wish for the best for the delightful "half-breed" Djinni - Vera. This excellent romantic sci fi thriller calls for a sequel or two as several other players deserve their comeuppance, make that story, told.

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