Breeder Complete Series

This series got better with each book. In a fascinating world, where not only were men and women not equals, men were openly divided and not equals... things are about to change, and if they are lucky, it will be for the better. Breeder: Sometimes life teaches us a lesson... Dak is Alpha. Not just another alpha in a society that divides men into Alphas and Betas. He's the Alpha commander for this region, one of only 5 such commanders. He lives by the rules he governs his people by, and that he enforces... until life throws into his path someone who makes him dare to question what he's been taught, and even more dangerously, the rules they live by. Omra was a remarkably fun heroine, in part because she has been raised in a society that believed she should be illiterate and uneducated. As a joke, her brother taught her to read... and she did. With an open and curious mind, she dares to think about her world, to try to understand, to live within its boundaries... even as she pushes to their very edges. Both Dak and Omra have a lot to learn, but I loved their willingness to learn and to own their mistakes. This stand-alone done in one quick read does a lot of fantastic world-building, creating an interesting society, and exploring it at a fascinating point in its evolution with interesting characters. Terran: Book 2 "In what galaxy did kidnapping equate with courtship?" Marlix was in the first book, an Alpha with an agenda, and likely, like other Alphas, with secrets. In his story, we discover the real Marlix is a more complex and fascinating character than he dares let his peers know. An Alpha who is hyper-aware of how useful a reputation can be in ruling his fifth of the planet. Tara appeared in just a few scenes in the previous story, but with pink hair and an arm covered in tattoos, she was a scene-stealer. This woman read up on this Alien world before coming, and set out to be a positive representative of Earth, and show them what their culture was missing by example... and was doing a good job of it until Marlix walked in and threw her off balance. I enjoyed watching these two characters have their ideas about themselves, and their cultures, be challenged, and actually face the challenges, face themselves and their assumptions, and have moments of revelation and epiphany. Anika appears in this story, as do Dak and Omra from the previous story, but this is a solid done in one story in a fascinating and unique world. Warrior: Book 3 “How easily one can disappear—unless you try to.” This is the third story in a series, and while it is a stand-alone done in one, it really brings home the series, so I do recommend the entire series. Anika is a woman, as such she has no status in her society unless you consider being referred to as a 'breeder' as status. She wants more, not just for herself, in part because she has experienced... kindness, consideration.... regard. In a world where women are used, she wants to be cared about, heard.... and to contribute, as opposed to having something taken from her whether or not she is willing. Urazi is a Beta, in a society where Alphas lead and Betas support, he has found a way to be content, until the one-two punch of failing his Alpha, and meeting Anika. Anika, whether she means to or not, challenges him to be more, to rise to a higher level, to not just support but fight. I loved watching these two characters tackle an impossible mission, not impossible for them, impossible for two perfectly qualified people, all because they believed it needed to be done, and they feared they were the only ones in a position to do it. Instead of convincing themselves everything they'd been taught, that held them back in the past, was right, they challenged themselves to prove they could do and be more... and could learn from their mistakes along the way. I was gifted with a copy of the box set and chose to leave a review.

This was a very interesting Alien Romance serial box set I volunteer to read and review via Booksprout. The three stories were: Breeder This starts the series and this story is about Alpha Commander Dak, ruling Alpha of planet Parseon, who purchases Omra because he needs a son to carry on his legacy. The males on the planet believe women are subservient and only good for breeding. The men form marriages among themselves. When Dak starts having feelings for Omra and visa versa this brings unrest among his kind. Will they survive the repercussions and have a HEA? The portrayal describe in the treatment of the women is dark and disturbing in this alien romance I enjoyed reading. Terran This story is about Alpha Commander Marlix, one of the five rulers of the planet and Tara Diehl. Marlix kidnaps Tara who fled Earth and restarted her life as a marketplace vendor. Their relationship starts to open Marlix eyes and he starts to work with Dak to change how they treat the women on the planet. When a civil war threatens those she loves, Tara decides to leave and go back home. Will Marlix stop her? Warrior This story is about Anika, the sister of Alpha Commander Marlix, one of the five commanders who rule Parseon and Urazi, Marlix former beta. Anika runs away after being promised as a breeder because she's secretly in love with Urazi. Urazi goes after her and finds her but the war has started and now they have to rely on each other to survive which brings them closer. Will he turn her over to another or keep her for himself? This serial box is a dark read and I did enjoy the stories for the world building was quite detailed, the characters likable and the romance steamy with angst and drama but overall I prefer her lighter writing series better - The Intergalactic Dating Agency.

This trilogy embraces a society that devalues females as Breeders (little more than slaves). It is an evolution that takes place when an alpha (Dak)falls in love for a Breeder (Omra) and questions societal norms that portray breeders as subpar intelligence and only good for one thing. The first book is about their journey see if he can overcome his preconceptions and the dangers that might come in the wake of that acceptance. In the second book Tara (a human from Terra) is kidnapped by an alpha, who discovers that his beliefs about females also comes into question and he has to make a decision to support the changes that are happening to the people. And finally, in the third book, Anika, whose mate had been killed runs away before being sent off to be a breeder for another alpha finds that life masquerading as an alpha is freeing, but almost gets her killed, even though it puts her and (Urazi, her brother's ex beta) in great danger. Awesome world building, great characters, a must read! Bravo! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.