Review: Not what I expected
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 21, 2011
Charity is the last human on the run after earth is brutally taken over by an alien civilization.  Her status as the final hold out doesn't last long before the commander of the invading force,  Melmanon, captures her.  His initial plans are to torture and kill her for causing him so much trouble by running.  It is soon obvious, though, that her defiance only held until capture.  Fearing pain and torture, she choses to be meek and compliant to his demands.  This is new to him as he comes from a warrior race where even the women fight.  He soon grows fond of his newly acquired slave and works to gain her trust.  Things aren't so easy for Charity.  She saw what  Melmanon and his people did to earth.  So many lives were lost and her family gone.  Though she doesn't fight him physically, she does resist him emotionally.  The battle to gain her heart may be the greatest he has faced yet.Demon's captive is a well written and enjoyable story.  While it is at novella length, the author manages to pull you in emotionally to the two main characters.  I might have liked to see some strong secondary characters, but at this length it would have been difficult.  Other reviews led me to believe this story would be far more brutal than it was.  Melmanon may have been a bit forceful and harsh in the early stages, but not nearly as much as expected.  I actually enjoyed the progression as circumstances changed for the hero and heroine.  Their roles evolved and changed to reveal other facets of their personalities.There isn't a major plot beyond the romance, so for those who would prefer it, this isn't your book.  You will not see much action either.  Demon's Captive is simply a tale of two opposing people from different races and planets finding love under difficult circumstances.  I highly recommend this book to those that are looking for a captivating short story (a couple hours read) that proves romance can happen even when least expected.