Since the first settlers came through the portals from Earth, fifteen Families have held the rule of the Federated Universes in their hands. There’s never been a better time than now to throw out the old and usher in a new order. Give voice to the unranked. Abbie Haws has spent her life battling the system. A fighter, she’s always been too busy and driven to pay much attention to finding love. But when she’s granted audience with Roman Lyons, the head of House Lyons, who stands for everything she hates, her instant attraction catches Abbie off-guard…
It’s common knowledge that the Known Universe revolves around Ravena—and that Ravena revolves around Roman Lyons, bred to lead since birth. Roman dreads his meeting with a defiant—if stunning—rabble-rouser. But, sometimes, headstrong personalities in the conference room make for hot-and-heavy, guilty trysts in private….
Now, Abbie will show Roman the parts of her world he wouldn’t otherwise get to see. And he’ll give her a glimpse of the Families’ age old tradition and unleash a sexuality he’d never given rein to before.
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In some ways this is almost a Romeo and Juliet kind of story starring Roman and Abigail--two people who shouldn't be together, yet can't stay apart. The story is set in an interesting melange of the future yet socially structured much like the dynastic, medieval past. The 'haves' are those WITH paranormal abilities, the 'have-nots'...well, haven't; and never the twain shall meet! Or at least they may meet, but certainly not mingle bloodlines! Into this mix, stir in a 'have-not' female lawyer who is agitating for more rights for all have-nots and the head of the whole 'haves' ruling conglomerate. Now, just how more 'wrong' could this relationship be? Except for the fact that they are perfect for each other, bring out the best in each other, have sizzling sexual attraction, and want nothing more than to BE with each other.
Added to their quandary is the assumed requirement that he marry and breed the next generation of strong talents, a possible mutiny among some families in the conglomerate's ruling council, a violent 'history' between the heroine and one of the ruling council families, equal rights, and public scrutiny. Do you see how hard it is to try to get a handle on the scope of the plot without giving anything away?
There's even appearances and plot devices involving characters and situations from "Undercover" although it's not necessary to have read it first...it just made the whole all the more enticing to me! I loved "Relentless". If paranormal, romantic, fantastic, erotic stories with a hint of mystery set against a science fiction backdrop sounds interesting to you...pick up a copy of "Relentless" by Lauren Dane, coming out in May09. I won't even laugh when you run out to buy "Undercover" when you're done! (