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Enslaved

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Marty Matthews is the stereotypical feminist of the 1960's. Ok, she actually IS a 1960's feminist, pantyhose flinging and bra burning included. When she is somehow catapulted through dimensions and time, she finds herself in a place where male-dominated societies don't exist. GROOVY! Well, except in other areas of the galaxy, where there tend to be some seriously huge alpha-type males. When the village where she lives with her new feminist-from-hell friends is approached by a group of some of the males in question, she unwisely takes to taunting them with crude gestures and insulting names. Not very smart when you stand around five foot six and the leader of these warriors is somewhere in the neighborhood of seven and a half feet tall! Alas, poor Marty sometimes lets her overconfidence get the better of her and soon finds herself within the harem of the pig. Definitely not groovy!

Kil Q'an Tal had only intended to approach the women warriors of Wani with the intention of asserting his claim as king of this sector of the galaxy. He had no intention of making war with them for his warriors would never hurt a woman, even in battle. What he did was make war with them simply to gain another bound servant, and a woman who would become the center of his world against his will. For the life of him, he can't figure out why that this woman has him so "bedeviled" when his first encounter with her had her screaming obscenities from the shoulders of a warrior woman from Wani. Wanting her more than anything he has ever experienced, Kil is determined she will be his and his alone--she will never pleasure any of his warriors, as is the custom. Which really should have been a clue.

Within the harem, Marty makes a friend who is about to be released from service. Telling her friend about her growing feelings for their master, knowing there can never be anything between a bondservant and the king, Marty convinces Ora to help her escape. Fleeing King Kil doesn't do much good, however, because the unsuspecting Marty is carrying his child. Realizing his mistake, Kil goes on his bride quest. He has already lost one woman he loved before he expressed his feelings, he's not about to do so again. But if he finds her, can she ever forgive him?

Kil has been my favorite character from the start of this series and the hunt for his Sacred Mate was everything I hoped it would be! The imagination in introducing so many different women from different walks of current Earth society is brilliant and thus far, Ms. Black has yet to disappoint! Again, this tale is filled with erotic, vivid imagery that is simply dazzling. Undeniably a must-read, unquestionably a keeper! Definitely groovy!

By TT reviewer Amy L. Turpin

Marty Matthews is the stereotypical feminist of the 1960's. Ok, she actually IS a 1960's feminist, pantyhose flinging and bra burning included. When she is somehow catapulted through dimensions and time, she finds herself in a place where male-dominated societies don't exist. GROOVY! Well, except in other areas of the galaxy, where there tend to be some seriously huge alpha-type males. When the village where she lives with her new feminist-from-hell friends is approached by a group of some of the males in question, she unwisely takes to taunting them with crude gestures and insulting names. Not very smart when you stand around five foot six and the leader of these warriors is somewhere in the neighborhood of seven and a half feet tall! Alas, poor Marty sometimes lets her overconfidence get the better of her and soon finds herself within the harem of the pig. Definitely not groovy!

Kil Q'an Tal had only intended to approach the women warriors of Wani with the intention of asserting his claim as king of this sector of the galaxy. He had no intention of making war with them for his warriors would never hurt a woman, even in battle. What he did was make war with them simply to gain another bound servant, and a woman who would become the center of his world against his will. For the life of him, he can't figure out why that this woman has him so "bedeviled" when his first encounter with her had her screaming obscenities from the shoulders of a warrior woman from Wani. Wanting her more than anything he has ever experienced, Kil is determined she will be his and his alone--she will never pleasure any of his warriors, as is the custom. Which really should have been a clue.

Within the harem, Marty makes a friend who is about to be released from service. Telling her friend about her growing feelings for their master, knowing there can never be anything between a bondservant and the king, Marty convinces Ora to help her escape. Fleeing King Kil doesn't do much good, however, because the unsuspecting Marty is carrying his child. Realizing his mistake, Kil goes on his bride quest. He has already lost one woman he loved before he expressed his feelings, he's not about to do so again. But if he finds her, can she ever forgive him?

Kil has been my favorite character from the start of this series and the hunt for his Sacred Mate was everything I hoped it would be! The imagination in introducing so many different women from different walks of current Earth society is brilliant and thus far, Ms. Black has yet to disappoint! Again, this tale is filled with erotic, vivid imagery that is simply dazzling. Undeniably a must-read, unquestionably a keeper! Definitely groovy!

I have grown very fond of this series of books & have been waiting to read Kill's story with anticipation. On Kill & Marty's story alone I would have given it 5 stars. It is very funny in parts, which had me in stitches. I'm glad to see Marty standing up to Kil. Telling him no in her own way.

The down part for me has nothing to do with Kill & Marty, but his nieces predicament. At the end of this book we have Dari who is 14 years old being sent away to live with her future sacred mate & his parents because she has caused him embarrasement. She cannot see her family only if her future sacred mate allows it. She has to live with him for 11 years before he can claim her. The scene with her parents after being told of her punishment was heart-breaking. I cannot believe Zor agreed to Gio's petition to have Dari removed from her parents home & into his custody. What kind of man does that to his own brother? With brothers like that who needs enemies.

Jaid Black has written 7 stories in the Trek Mi Q'an series (if you include her contribution to an anthology and her novella). All are set in a futuristic fantasy world where the heros are stunningly handsome and always randy, but devoted to their mate. Pure fantasy. Each of the stories revolves around the discovery and union of the true mates. The writing is for adults only but not only are the stories romantic and erotic, but they're funny!

Enslaved is best read after reading book 1 in the series, The Empress' New Clothes, and book 2, No Mercy, because it all builds up the hero, Kil, the most emotionally tortured of the Trek Mi Q'an heroes. His angst is contrasted with the plucky heroine, Marty, whose feminist views and attempts to "subvert the dominant paradigm" - the arrogant and too macho men of Trek Mi Q'an - result in a hot and hilarious romance.

A great read for a multitude of reasons, but beware, if you read one Jaid Black, you'll want to read them all.

This is my first Jaid Black, and after the great reviews, I'm very disappointed. I cannot recommend this one. Don't buy from the store, as it is expensive. (I paid $12.99). Get it from the library.

My complaint is that, though the sex is hot, the story is VERY THIN, the characterization almost non-existent. I like a little story with my erotica.

We are whipped almost instanteously from the 1960's into some time travel, which is not explained very well, then whipped again into a female warrior commune situation, which isn't explained very well, and Marty hardly requires an adjustment interval. We are 'told' that Marty is a feminist, but when she meets Kil, she capitulates almost instantly, for her 'master'. I had a hard time buying it. As an example of the mis-placed characerization, the 1960's protestors are chanting 'No Justice, No Peace!' which, in fact, was the chant for the Rodney King beating and riots, and had almost nothing to do with the Vietnam War, or the Woman's Movement, as depicted in the story.

I didn't get a good sense of place in any of the environments depicted in the story. The whole story unfolded too fast, the relationships, superficial. I am left believing that there are much better writers out there, who can combine science fiction and erotica in a statisfying manner. Examples include: Kresley Cole with the Immortals After Dark Series; Johanna Lindsey's Warrior's Woman is very erotic; Sherrilyn Kenyon, Justine Davis, and Dara joy, among a few.

This is the third book I have read in this series. The first book was really good and I was looking forward to the book with Kil in it. But, I am very disappointed to say the least. I pictured Kil as a real alpha male and at first he is. The main female character Marty was unrealistic at first she is this strong woman and I expected some real tension between the two but that fell flat. This book could of been wonderful and parts of it is that is why I give it 3 stars.

I love Johanna Lindsey's "Warriors" series (Warrior's Woman, Keeper of the Heart, and Heart of a Warrior). This book is also part of a series (Trek Mi Q'an) and it's got a story line that will suck you in and leave you wanting more. Plus it's got hot and steamy love scenes aplenty! This is how romance novels should be written. While I'll still continue to read Johanna Lindsey, she could learn a thing or two from Jaid Black. I highly recommend this book and the others in this series, or any other book written by Jaid Black, for that matter. YUMMY!

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This is the third book in the trek mi q'an series, and I think the first book of the series that I ever read. It's a romp, silly, makes no sense, with 8 foot alien kings taking women as spoils of war. King Kil saw his mother brutally murdered and has shut himself off from feelings ever since. He captures a 'wee one' a tiny (for him) woman on an alien planet and brings her back to his harem, where she will be one of the many to have copious sex with him, but it doesn't quite work that way. Marty is a child of the 60's who in finds herself on an alien planet, bonds with the female warriors there and then is captured by a fearsome male warrior. Much sex ensues. too much sex? All kinds of sex. No men on men, but lots of ménage, lots of women on women, lots of sex in every orifice (though not explicitly anal) Lots of oral sex. Lots of sex.

It's a fun, mindless read. I kept it in my reread pile, I've reread it now and will keep it for another few years and reread it again. Not deep or clever or even romantic, but silly and kind of sweet.

I liked it can't wait to read Kara and Cam. but this book was enjoyable, didn't think i would like it even though i love the series.GOOD READ

Wow! Ms. Black has done it again! If you haven't read any of her Trek Mi Q'an series yet you've been missing out on some of the best erotic writing in print. Not only are her books erotic to the max, but her stories are engaging and well plotted. Her by-play between secondary characters make for a well rounded and excitng story that's impossible to put down once started. Her futuristic/paranormal elements blend wonderfully and believably within each story she creates. Eat your heart out Dara Joy, Jaid Black has arrived!