num_pages: 226
description: Fighting for love honor and freedom on the galaxys lawless outer rim Raised from birth to be a soldier Kace Tameron is a disciplined military-trained gladiator. He is on contract to the Kor Magna Arena to hone his fighting skills on the blood-soaked arena sand and then return to the military. He lives for one thing: to protect his planet and on his world love is forbidden. But then he collides with a feisty redhead from Earth who threatens to shatter his legendary control. One moment Rory Fraser was an engineer on a space station circling Jupiter and the next she is abducted by evil alien slavers. After suffering at the hands of the Thraxians she is rescued by her friendswith the help of the tough gladiators of the House of Galen. Rory finds herself outrageously attracted to straight-laced Kace. He is a skilled fighter ultra-disciplined and a hero at heartbut she knows passion beats within him if only hell let it loose. Rory is obsessed with finding another fellow abducted female from Earth but as she asks questions she finds herself ducking bullets and explosions. Someone wants Rory dead. Kace steps in as her protector and together they embark on a dangerous mission that will take them deep into the bowels of the arena and deep into a scorching desireboth of which could lead them to lose not only their guarded hearts but their lives as well. Note to readers: This sci fi romance contains a lot of action (think wild gladiatorial fights and daring rescues) tough gladiators (the warriors of the House of Galen) and a steamy romance (between a feisty engineer and a disciplined uptight gladiator). So if you like it fast and gritty and sexy this is for you! Includes a preview of Marcus the first book in the Hell Squad series.  Q &amp; A with the Author Q - How would you describe the Galactic Gladiators series? A  Gladiators in space! The desert planet of Carthago is home to the Kor Magna Arena: its a mix of low and high tech. Think the Colosseum of Ancient Rome with a touch of professional sports and a side of Las Vegas glitz and temptation. Youll see a lot of action-packed romance as women abducted from Earth clash with tough gritty gladiators fighting for love honor and freedom. Q - Why did you want to write the series? A  Its no secret that I love action adventure and romance. And I love science fiction romance and all the endless possibilities. Raiden the gladiator hero of Gladiator stormed into my head and wanted his story told. I saw this big tough man covered in tattoos facing off with an equally tough female space marine from Earth. Thats where it all began and since then the planet of Carthago the intrigues of the Kor Magna Arena and an amazing band of gladiators came to life. Q - What order should I read the books in? A - All the Galactic Gladiator books will be stand-alone romances centered on the Kor Magna Arena rescuing abducted humans and making a life far from home. Here's the order I suggest: - Gladiator - Warrior - Hero More gladiators coming soon! About Anna: I'm passionate about all things action romance. I love stories that combine the thrill of falling in love with the excitement of action danger and adventure. I write about people overcoming unbeatable odds and achieving seemingly impossible goals. I like to believe it's possible for all of us to do the same.
language: English
title: Hero
publisher: Anna Hackett