Review: WONDERFUL START TO A NEW SERIES
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 2, 2014
Claire is an MX, an empath with extra abilities.  She like the other empaths are slaves to the Conglomerate who rents them out for assistance in making deals.  This time Claire has been rented to Warlord Leader Koda only this time she will not have an MX Handler with her.What Claire didn't realize is that she was not rented to Koda she was sold to him and her life is about to change forever.  Empaths like Claire are drugged daily and are never allowed to socialize.  They know very little about the world except what they are allowed to see on the vids.  Now Claire is on her own with warriors whose customs she is unfamiliar with.  What will happen when all the drugs are out of Claire's system?Koda is a powerful warlord and leader of his people and he is shocked when he first sees Claire and feels this attraction to the small, little empath.  She is considered to be one of the most powerful empaths but her additional abilities remain a secret.  For the first time in her life Claire seems to have some sort of freedom, she sees animals, flowers and trees and is able to walk around camp.  Since MX's are all virgins and are given drugs to keep them from having any sort of sexual desire, it surprises Claire that she has feelings for the barbarian warlord.Koda has access to krystiles, something the Conglomerate wants.  With krystiles they will have all the power they need and they have every intention of destroying Koda and taking it.  The Conglomerate is known for taking what they want and using any means necessary, but this time they may be in for a surprise.Koda can't seem to help his lust for Claire and with her empathic abilities she feels his desire as if it were her own.  Fueled by his lust and desire she gives in to him sexually leaving him to believe she is experienced.  When he realizes that she was a virgin he is honor bound to mate with her which is exactly what he does.  Once again Claire feels like her life belongs to someone else and she is not free.  Is there any chance that Claire and Koda will find love?  Will she find out that she was sold not rented?I really loved this story and the two main characters, Koda and Claire.  In spite of a lifetime of slavery Claire is still a strong willed woman and gives Koda a run for his money.  Koda on the other hand kills as easily as he makes love but he is a man who will do anything necessary to protect those in his care. There is sex, violence, attempted rape, lies, betrayals and surprises.There is also no cliffhanger which is a huge plus where I am concerned.I look forward to the next book in the series and what happens next to the warriors and the other MX's who may or may not still be slaves.Reviewed by:  Linda TonisMember of the Paranormal Romance Review Team