Review: Fun Sci-Fi read!
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 10 25, 2013
[...]Now, this is a true erotic romance. Chapter One opens with a love scene, explicit but not quite delicious (you will have to read it to see why). But this story is also much more. An interesting tale of intergalactic politics, love, and brutality make Hers To Choose an interesting read.Lady Sophillia DeLorion is fierce, fabulous, and beautiful. Though she was captured, sexually assaulted, enslaved and has suffered far too many horrific events, I found her amazing. Once she gains her freedom, she works to recover and fight. And when presented with another chance at life and love, she doesn't let it pass her by. She fights for it, allows herself to dream the dream lost long ago. And I freaking love it!Eric DeStroia, Commander of the Queen's Guard, is taking a wife and he's not keen on it, his childhood bore witness to what can happen in such circumstances. Tasked with escorting Lady Sophillia home, he is less than thrilled when he doesn't get the shy and withdrawn woman he envisioned. Biddable she is not. But he is also immediately taken in by her. Impressed and set to keep her, not once does he belittle or demean her.One of the most enjoyable things about this novel, is that it does not shy away from the nitty gritty of Sophi's abuse. She is traumatized, tortured, and broken. The development of her character is amazing and lovely. While I adored Eric, for me, Sophi stole the whole show. She just spoke to me.Eric is amazing; he lacks almost nothing. Character. Charm. A god between the sheets. Unwavering values. I loved him. While nearly too good to be true, he is perfect for Sophi, who needs gentleness and kindness as much as she needs the air to live.I am not usually a huge sci-fi fan but this one is supurb. It might be an erotic romance but it's beautifully deep and interesting; with a refreshing amount of detail. Patricia A. Knight has made a new reader out of me, I can't wait to read the first in this series!