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5.0 out of 5 stars
fabulous other world romantic thriller, June 7, 2009
For five years, the daughter of the Army's top general, Sapphire the concubine has been numero uno with the King of Sari. However, her popularity with the monarch means Sapphire has a powerful enemy, the queen orders her out of the palace. Her exile to her lavish home includes servants so Sapphire feels good that she no longer is a sex toy.
Crown Prince Wulfric of warring neighboring D'Ashier arrives at her home badly injured. She realizes who he is and once he heals they make love. He wants her in his home, but she is loyal to her nation. However, he rejects her refusal and takes her to his palace where he makes her his top concubine over her second objection. However, as they fall in love, Wulf begins to wonder who the prisoner is.
The first Sapphire other world romantic thriller is a fabulous tale starring a delightful courageous heroine and the stubborn Prince she conquers. Sub-genre fans will appreciate the fast-paced story line from the moment that the Sari Queen exiles her greatest rival into an affluent banishment and never slows down as the heroine is abducted by the royal she saves. With vivid detail to her exotic world that feels like an entry found in the Arabian Nights, Livia Dare provides a strong opening entry in what looks like a wonderful saga.
Harriet Klausner
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
amazing story in a futuristic landscape that is a compelling and fascinating, June 2, 2009
In the Flesh by Livia Dare
Futuristic Romance- June 2nd, 2009
4 stars
Theirs is a dangerous, forbidden love.
Sapphire is a trained concubine renowned because she holds the love of the King of Sari. For her, the King is a job and she can never love him because he only sees her as a possession. She does not regret becoming a concubine but has discovered that she does miss her independence. When the jealous Queen of Sari retires her and gives Sapphire her own palace, she is at first joyous. Freedom to live and be her own person is a pleasure she will never take for granted again. However, Sapphire does not realize that the Queen actually intends to punish her by bestowing upon Sapphire a male concubine that will endanger her life and that of her family.
Wulfric is the Crown Prince and mortal enemy of the King of Sari. When he is captured, tortured and finally given to serve the renowned concubine Sapphire he is outraged. All he can think of his is his hatred and a way to escape. Wulfric's plan is to seduce Sapphire, use her, and ruthlessly gain his freedom. But Sapphire is more than he expects and he finds himself respecting her and wanting things he knows he should not. He has never before met a woman with the strength of character to match his own. He finds Sapphire an aphrodisiac he can't live without. Wulfric's finds himself making excuses to stay despite the peril.
For Sapphire, Wulfric is completely different from the King of Sari. He values her opinion and treats her as an individual plus it doesn't hurt that his sensual skills rival her own! A heady combination indeed.
As Sapphire and Wulf find themselves unwillingly attracted to each other, both know their love is forbidden. But they cannot bear to be parted. Both are caught in an impossible situation especially since Sapphire's father is the highest commanding officer under the King of Sari. Their love is a betrayal of family and kingdom.
Livia Dare has written an amazing story in a futuristic landscape that is a compelling and fascinating. The love between the 2 star crossed lovers is a delight for the senses. I was particularly interested in Sapphire. It would have been nice to learn more about Sapphire complex history such as her decision/training to become a concubine and her combat training. My favorite part of the story is how Livia Dare portrays Wulfric. He is clearly an alpha male yet he accepts Sapphire as she is and allows her freedom to be herself. He is confident enough in himself that he does not feel the need to dominate her. The only thing I found slightly strange was the abrupt, somewhat rushed ending. I wish more time had been spent on the conclusion. However, the author will release 2 more books which will hopefully reveal more of the world and characters she has created. I highly recommend this story for those who love paranormal and futuristic romances with some very racy scenes! I thoroughly enjoyed this sensual story.
Reviewed by Steph from the Bookaholics Romance Book Club
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5.0 out of 5 stars
In the Flesh- A Joyfully Recommended Title, September 28, 2009
Sapphire has been the contracted concubine of the King of Sari for 5 years and during that time she'd held his heart. In the beginning, she had hoped that she could also love him but since he had never truly seen her for the person she is, the love never came to pass. That's why when it comes time for the King to produce an heir and his wife insists on Sapphire's retirement, she's more than happy to go. But just because she's left the palace doesn't mean the King's love for her has ended. Now the Queen is determined that Sapphire needs to be gone, not just retired. So when a bounty hunter captures Wulfric, The Crown Prince of D'Ashier, whose country is an enemy of Sari, She sends him to Sapphire as a slave in hopes that Wulfric will kill her. Instead Sapphire and Wulfric fall in love and Wulfric kidnaps Sapphire and takes her to his home, intent on keeping her with him. With Sapphire's father being the famous general that defeated D'Ashier in battle, she's less than welcome when she arrives. Add to this the fact that the King of Sari will do anything to get her back. Despite the great love Sapphire and Wulfric share can they find a way to be together with two countries trying to keep them apart?
Absolutely outstanding! In The Flesh is everything I want in a futuristic romance. Livia Dare seamlessly creates a world that literally draws you in. With an emotional connection between Sapphire and Wulfric that leaps from the page. Sexy and filled with adventure In The Flesh simply rocks. Book 2 in this series can't come soon enough for me!
Melissa
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