Rebel's Lust [Paperback]

Arianna Hart (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 21, 2008

Major Lara McDaniel is a by-the-book type of officer. Being in charge of the Emperor's safety on board the cruiser The Federation and commanding the Imperial bodyguards isn't an easy job, but she's up to the challenge. At least until the entire crew is poisoned and her Emperor kidnapped. Former Squad leader and now space scavenger Riley has had enough of military living to last him forever. He likes his life nice and uncomplicated, going from space station to space station looking to buy, sell, or trade his goods. What he isn't looking for is a bossy Major who commandeers his ship and his help. Riley and Lara must find her Emperor and discover who is behind the kidnapping before an intergalactic war breaks out. Meanwhile, a different sort of war is brewing between Riley and Lara, one that pits Lara's brain against the desires of her body. As the danger increases, so to does the fire that is growing between the two reluctant partners.

Product Details

• Paperback: 198 pages
• Publisher: Ellora's Cave (November 21, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1419951610
• ISBN-13: 978-1419951619
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,106,997 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Short, fast-paced, enjoyable erotic space romp, July 13, 2005

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Schtinky "Schtinky" (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rebel's Lust (Paperback)

Do you need a break from all that heavy reading? Is it time for something lighter, perhaps a little bit titillating? Don't be afraid to pick up a little piece of modern erotica and settle in for warm evening. You may even find yourself dragging the husband out of the garage or yard for a little playtime.

Major Lara McDaniel is a no-nonsense officer in the Imperial Army of the United Galaxies, assigned as personal guard to the Emperor of Emeraldia. Lara was raised as an orphan in the military, she knows no other way of life. When Empress Lisandra, Emperor Thomellt's wife sends him a delivery of fresh protein, the Emperor is so greedy that he doesn't allow Lara to properly inspect the delivery, and the entire ship comes down with food poisoning.

All except Lara, who was too tired to participate in the gluttony and chose sleep instead. Awakened from too little sleep, Lara rushes to her comrade's call only to witness the Emperor being kidnapped. She sets out in a light speeder, tracing the ion trail of the fleeing ship in pursuit, when she is fired upon.

Enter Riley, piloting a scavenger ship, who happens upon the space debris and pillages it, only to discover that Lara is still alive. Lara awakens all business, and commandeers Riley's ship to track down the kidnappers. Between Riley and Lara, they put two and two together to figure out who the kidnappers are, now all they need is a rescue plan.

What follows is a steamy space romp, with very explicit scenes, as Lara and Riley follow the kidnappers trail while not engaging in time-passing activities.

Rebel's Lust will never win any literary awards, or even grammatical awards, but I found it to be a pleasant diversion from the horror I normally read, and the intensity of what some refer to as "better works". Sometimes you just have to take a break and have some fun.

I would never normally pick up this genre, but being a sci-fi fan, a friend of mine recommended it to me, and I found it rather enjoyable. It is not long, and won't take more than a couple of hours to read, but I found it both relaxing and stimulating. Don't judge a book by its cover, especially this one. The cover is horrible and does not portray the fun inside the book. Enjoy!

** Note: I actually meant to give this book 4 stars, but slipped and submitted it as 5 stars. Oh well, it's a fun read. **

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good read., June 30, 2005

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Detra Fitch (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rebel's Lust (Paperback)

Major Lara McDaniel does things by-the-book. She was in charge of Emperor Thomellt's safety on board his star cruiser. When a shipment of meat arrived from Empress Lisandra, the Emperor would not let Lara examine it before rushing it off to the kitchens for cooking. Since Lara was just getting off a long shift, she went to bed rather than eat. Therefore, she was the only person aboard that did not fall prey to food poisoning. It also meant that a group of kidnappers were able to board and take the Emperor without anyone being physically able to stop them. As soon as Lara discovered the Emperor had been taken, she set off in a small ship to trail the kidnappers. She ended up being ambushed.

Riley (no last name mentioned that I could find) is a former military squad leader and scout. Currently he is a space scavenger. While going through a pile of debris he has just collected, Riley comes across an unconscious Lara. Upon awakening, she immediately commandeers his ship and they are off to rescue the Emperor. Meanwhile, the Empress assumes command of the armies and is declaring war.

**** I stress that this is an Erotic Sci-Fi. There are many scenes that are not suitable for anyone under the age of seventeen. Now that I have done my duty in informing you of the exotic content, let me say that this story is very good indeed! I read the book for its story, not the erotica content. (It is just an added bonus.) It starts off with action, instantly catching my interest, which is a MUST with me. If a book does not start off interesting, then I drop it and pick up one that will. The two main characters have their own personalities and quirks, so I found them to be believable. The only down thing I can say about this title is that the ending seemed a bit rushed to me. However, this is one of the better erotica books I have had the pleasure of reading. ****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars *GOOD BOOK*, July 24, 2006

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Canadian Girl (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rebel's Lust (Paperback)

Okay, I liked this book! Lots of action, lots of sexual tension and lots of sex. Definately rated XXX. Quick read and enjoyable.