Slave

by Cheryl Brooks

Book Overview

He may be the last of a species whose sexual talents were the envy of the galaxy

"I found him in the slave market on Orpheseus Prime, and even on such a god-forsaken planet as that one, their treatment of him seemed extreme."

Cat is an enslaved warrior from a race with a feline gene that gives him awesome beauty, fearsome strength, and sensuality and sexual prowess unmatched by any other males in the universe. Even...

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402211929
• ISBN13: 9781402211928
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.2" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

Five stars!

Not only was this book intriguing from the beginning, the story line and plot were also strong points. If you are looking for a great sci fi romance packed with adventure this is the book for you!

Romantica done Star Wars style.

Slave is definitely not the book for every romance reader. And it is definitely not the book for most sci-fi readers. Slave is the kind of book you get when you have a rabid Star Wars fanatic with a runaway imagination and a taste for erotica. You've been warned. Jacinth, better known as Captain Jack, is in the market for a slave. Not just any slave will do. She needs a man, one who can clean up nice enough to pass as her master and not stab her in the back. Six years ago, Jack's sister Ranata was kidnapped and sold into slavery by Nedwuts. Naturally, Jacinth is doing everything in her power to hunt down her sister and free her. But as it turns out Ranata is currently enslaved on Statzeel, a planet where all females are slaves to the males. The only way to get close to her sister and hopefully rescue her is to put on a collar and chain herself to a man she can trust not to put her in the same boar as her sibling. When Jacinth finds Cat--as she quickly nicknames him--in the slave market, he's naked, dirty and looking mighty feral. But there's just something about him and she ends up buying him even though she immediately frees him and decides to find another way to save her little sis. Believed to be the last of his kind, Cat has nowhere else to go so he finds Jack and the two set off to find Ranata come heck or high water. If the warning above wasn't enough, let me state again... this book can get a bit graphic. You should be very comfortable with the male anatomy and sex in general before diving into this one because much of the story centers around Cat's nether regions and the sexual behaviors of most of the planet Statzeel. It's erotica done light, with the love story of a romance and the adventure of a sci-fi novel. What really made this one stand out for me as a reader was the clever dialog and (though raunchy at times) the inventiveness of the author. Cat and Jacinth were fairly enjoyable as characters, though they felt a little unoriginal, cliched even. I don't know if it was the authors intention but I laughed a lot throughout the story as the dialog and some situations were just hysterically silly. For a first novel this is a really good one and I very much look forward to reading more from Cheryl Brooks!

4.5 Blue Ribbons from Romance Junkies!

Jacinth "Jack" Rutland is on a mission to find her missing sister. Having searched for years, she finally receives news that her sibling might be on the planet Statzeel. There is only one problem - Statzeel is known for the way the men enslave their women. Since Jack is not involved with anyone, she knows that in order to be allowed onto Statzeel she must come with a master. So she does the only thing she can think of to make her plan work. She travels to a slave market on the planet Orpheseus Prime and purchases a Zetithian male slave. This single act of what she thinks is brilliance on her part unknowingly becomes the one act that will change Jack from slave owner to the one who is enslaved. Cat has been a slave since his planet was destroyed years ago. Learning never to trust anyone or anything, Cat has been mistreated more often than not. When Jack buys him, Cat is unsure of her reasons and his defense mechanisms kick in which in turn make Jack angry enough to set him free. Moments later, Cat catches up to a still upset Jack and the two come to an agreement. Jack does not have any idea what is in store for her - but Cat does. After all, his feline grace and basic sexuality are about to be used on her and if there is one thing Cat can do well, it is please a female sexually. Jack and Cat become allies of a sort. Cat agrees to pose as Jack's master on Statzeel so that she can find her sister. Fate is playing with their emotions and while Cat's abilities in the bedroom entangle Jack completely, it's his treatment of her outside of it that wins her heart. I am in love with this new world that Cheryl Brooks has woven with her tale, SLAVE. Jacinth is used to being in control and in charge. She hasn't had to depend on anyone but herself in a very long time and giving up that hard won control is very difficult for her. However, Cat makes it almost seem effortless. Possessed of amazing sexual abilities, his treatment of Jack is what made me love him. In Cat's eyes, Jack was the most important thing in the world and the romance lover that I am, I just ate him up with a spoon. A hugely remarkable first foray into the written word, SLAVE will enthrall and entice. The sexual tension and compatibility of the two main characters are hot enough to start a fire. Add in a thrilling new world and my reading experience was complete. I am also happy to note that the second installment of this series, WARRIOR, will release in October and is already available for pre-order.

Naked Slave boy of your very own.......

THIS BOOK IS TOTALLY HOT! You won't be able to put it down!!!!!! A guy who purrs...WOW!! Love the cool sci-fi stuff! The right pair of shoes for every occasion, a guy who's always in the mood, and can do things no human male ever could. I loved Cat! Can't wait for more of this series! I've already pre-ordered Warrior!

Couldn't put it down!

I loved it! I didn't think I'd like a sci-fi romance, but this one wasn't what I expected, and I couldn't stop reading it until I was finished! Great romantic storyline with exciting sex! I also liked that it was written from the woman's point of view in a style similar to Evanovitch. I can't wait to read more of The Cat Star Chronicles! Keep up the great work! Buy it! You'll like it!

Fun and Easy Read Sci Fi Love Story

Excellent story. Reminded me somewhat of the Joanna Lindsey Sci Fi Romances (Warrior's Woman). Two excellent strong characters that I really liked and grew very fond of as the story came to a conclusion. Cheryl has created a new universe filled with fun characters and aliens. But, of all of this, it is the fact that this is just a very sweet love story. I am very happy to hear there will be future stories in this universe.