Review: Great addition to the series!! Loved Dizzy and Venom! :D
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 1, 2013
4.5-5 starsThis was a great book. I really loved Dizzy and Venom and enjoyed their story. I love this whole series and this was a great addition.Dizzy is a smart and nice woman that has fallen on some rough times. She was raised well off but her families money was lost during a recession. She had been a muse (aka model) but after surviving a terrorist attack with visible scaring she had to find another way  to make a living. She found a love for clothing design and did well at that, making a decent living and living life as best she could. Things all changed when her father tells her he has debt to a loan shark and he sold her lottery number in to "The Grab" (A race where a warrior race of men chase down women to make them their mates, aka wives) in order to get the money. Since it's either enter "The Grab" or  become the plaything of a loan shark, Dizzy chooses to option 1.Venom is a warrior and a Captain the military.  His race is raised from childhood to give everything for their military careers and their brothers at arms and they've known little caring in their lives. Their race doesn't allow the men to take mates until they've gathered enough valor points, proving that they're brave and skilled warriors. Because of how hard it is to get a mate, the men of Venom's race cherish their mates, looking on them as their one chance to truly have a loving relationship, someone that will care for them and make a future with them. Venom is very excited to enter a Grab and find his mate, a day he's been dreaming of for years. What he didn't expect was to get taken down by a trap around his ankle before he gets the woman he wants.When Dizzy starts the race she notices Venom and he notices her right back. Venom knows she's the one he wants and takes off after her when the race starts. Unfortunately, the area the race is taking place in is an area the locals do hunting in and Venom ends up with his leg caught in an old, rusty trap. Unable to get it free, he lets out a howl of frustration over loosing his chosen woman, Dizzy. Dizzy had been running but heard the howl of anguish and, worried that the big warrior might be seriously hurt, she turns back and goes to see if he's alright. They start talking and she helps him free his leg from the trap and he tries to keep her warm (as they're outside in the snow and she doesn't have a lot on). They come to an understanding and feel a connection to each other so when Venom asks Dizzy to take his collar she agrees, willing to try for something good with Venom since he seems kind. They go back to his ship once the race is over but Dizzy has a medical issue that is aggravated by the transport in to space and she has to be sent to the medical unit instead of going home with Venom. Venom stays with her though and is sweet and attentive (when not being jealous and possessive) trying to ensure that she's taken care of and knows he's there for her. They do end up getting some shocking news about her background that brings up more questions but nothing can be done about it at the moment so they move on for now while Dizzy tries to digest all the changes in her life.Once Dizzy is released from medical, she and Venom finally get back to their quarters. She's feeling well enough that they're able to finally consummate their mating and Venom is very gentle with her (due to an extreme lack of experience on Dizzy's part) and makes sure she likes it, a lot. :D Things go pretty well for them as they start to bond. Venom is protective and sweet to Dizzy and she realizes how much he's trying to please her and puts her all in to returning the sentiment and they both start to fall in love. Not to say that there aren't stumbling blocks... Venom isn't happy when Dizzy wants to continue to design and sell clothing after they're mated, seeing it as her not being able to provide for her. It takes him some time and a little bit of thinking (and seeing her in action when she helps a friend with a torn wedding dress and saves the day) to realizes it's something she's passionate about and it's about her love for what she does and not the money. Dizzy does well at working at the relationship with Venom and is even able to figure out how to be there for him when he needs her (like after a hard mission). There are a few other issues to overcome but overall Dizzy and Venom do really well together and come to care for each other quickly. There's some drama at the end when the terrorists attack a ship containing fuel cells to steal them and it seems that they also have Dizzy's father and Terror (a secret ops agent) held captive. Dizzy helps out with some information that helps them track the bad guys but ends up in some danger herself. Venom and his team are able to save her and things end well, with Dizzy and Venom starting their HEA together.This was a great story. I really enjoyed this addition to the series and loved both Dizzy and Venom. Dizzy is so sweet yet has a backbone that she uses when needed and Venom is such a tough guy but yet so tender when it comes to Dizzy...I just couldn't help but love them. The action and romance are well balanced so things stay interesting and the secondary characters are great, making me want them to all have their own books so I can see them in their HEAs too. I can't wait for the next book in the series. I'd recommend this book. 2 thumbs up! :D