Insufficient Mating Material

He used to be Commander Jason of the Saurian White Knights, but Commander Jason is no more. Now, he is Prince Djetthro-Jason of the Tigron Empire, and his destiny is to marry the Crown Prince Tarrant-Aragon's sister, Martia-Djulia. Unfortunately, Princess Martia-Djulia does not agree. She is used to being pushed aside and controlled, her wishes ignored. If she cannot marry the man she believes she loves, she has no wish to marry at all. Especially not a man who looks as beat-up and shopworn as this Prince she's never heard of before. However, Tarrant-Aragon has decreed that the two shall marry -- and what Tarrant-Aragon decrees will take place, no matter what he must do to bring it about. I have to admit it -- I love reading about the Djinn of the Tigron Empire. This is a great sequel to Forced Mate. It works on several levels; it is both a love story and a mystery and a reminder that biology is destiny. Cherry's prose challenges the reader with carefully planned complexity while delivering romance and humor and suspense. The characters of Martia-Djulia and Djetthro-Jason are multifaceted; they seem like real people, with foibles and failings in addition to their many admirable qualities. I especially felt empathy to Martia-Djulia, a woman who dares not trust again. The male/female sex scenes are mostly tantalizing, though fairly explicit, with alien references that I found extremely funny. I altogether enjoyed this book and give it 5 Angels and a Recommended Read! -- Jean, Fallen Angel Reviews (courtesy of Fallen Angel Reviews)

World building at it's very best, with plenty of genuinely charming characters. I so loved how Cherry stocked this with more than just the hero and heroine, as some romances are just to focused on them and miss the bigger pictures. I laughed until my side hurt. Then I laughed some more. A wonderful time and I cannot wait for Cherry's next one.

This is the sequel to "Forced Mate". It picks up where the last novel left off. Prince Djetthro-Jason is the captive of Emperor Tarrant-Arragon. (Tarrant-Arragon was the hero in "Forced Mate".) Prince Djetthro-Jason is allowed to live; however, he must wed Princess Martia-Djulia, the Emperor's sister. Djetth has no problem with that! He enjoyed one outstanding and explosive night in bed with the princess before. Of course, the princess knew him as Commander Jason instead of as Prince Djetthro-Jason. But there is a twist this time around. The prince is not allowed to reveal that he is the man she fell in love/lust with. He must woo her all over again. Princess Martia-Djulia would never forget the night she spent with Commander Jason. In fact, that entire night has been forever burned into her heart and soul. She refuses to love another. She even runs out during her (forced) wedding ceremony. Bad idea! Her brother, Tarrant-Arragon, makes a bold move and shoots down the vehicle in which Djetth and Martia are traveling in. She finds herself stranded on a deserted island with a man she wants nothing to do with. Strangely enough, there seems to be wild life on the island that is not native to it. Then again, who really cares? At least they will not starve. But in order to survive, the two must learn to work together. All the while, Emperor Tarrant-Arragon keeps a close eye on the pair. ***** First off let me say that even though this book is part of a series, it can still be read as a stand alone story. But this book takes on a much deeper meaning for the readers who did enjoy the previous novel, FORCED MATE. I simply could not stay mad at Emperor Tarrant-Arragon for the stunts he pulls on this couple since I understand the reasoning behind his actions. More is going on than I state in the synopsis above too! My problem is that I could not think of a way to tell about any of it without giving something vital away. So you will simply have to read in order to find out what the sub-plot is. Those of you who enjoy a lot of spice in your space opera, such as I do, will find yourself backtracking a few times and rereading various sections. If you do not like hot, steamy, memorable flavors in your tea, I suggest you pass the kettle on to someone who does. Excellent adventure and highly recommended! ***** Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

We drooled over Prince Djetthro-Jason before and now Rowena Cherry has written his story--one that was definitely worth the wait! In her typical fashion, Ms. Cherry combines sex, action, love, and adventure into one terrific story. Did I say sex? Whoowee! Princess Martia-Djulia is overlooked, underrated, but not underfed. Commander Jason has captured her heart and she refuses to give in to Emperor Tarrant-Arragon's demand that she marry Prince Djetthro-Jason. Meantime, Djetth, having had wild and crazy sex with her as Jason, is quite amenable to at least the bedsport part of the deal. Her curves drive him absolutely mad with desire. But he has to be patient--not his long suit. Patience isn't the princess's brother's long suit, either. When Djetth doesn't make progress convincing the princess to mate with him, the emperor decides to shoot the two wayward lovers down on a deserted island. The couple has to resort to surviving on their wits--which is hard since they're both at their wits' end. Insufficient Mating Material is a sexy, funny adventure story, and informative, too. I had a great time reading this book. Ms. Cherry has written a great follow-up to Forced Mate and Mating Net that won't disappoint either her fans or her new readers. IMM is a stand-alone book. You don't have to read the previous book and novella to have a great reading experience. But I'll bet you'll want to read her other books once you've read this one. Three cheers for Rowena Cherry!

What is it like, exactly, when two gods go head to head? One will come out the top dog for sure, but it might not be the one readers originally think of. Even on a (supposedly) deserted island, Rowena Cherry can spice up our lives hotter than the blazing sun and it's survival of the royal fittest in her latest futuristic romance, sequel to the phenomenal "Forced Mate". Princess Martia-Djulia, sister to the hero in Cherry's first book, is enraged when she is deceived by her brother and almost tricked into a royal marriage to an insufficient and malnourished prince. Where is her beloved Jason, the lusty and enigmatic lover she cannot, nor wants to, forget? When she flees the ill planned Mating ceremony, her twisted emperor brother has no choice but to take matters into his own hands. Prince Djetthro-Jason must mince words and actions--literally. After a brutal beating at the hands of the Tigron Emperor, he must tread carefully if he wishes to live. Fortunately all the carefully laid steps are taking him in what has become an increasingly intriguing direction. The Princess Martia-Djulia makes for quite an entertaining and vexing partner when they become stranded on a deserted An' Koori island. Survival has met its match in the pampered and fluffy-minded woman and it's all the prince can do to see that they both survive the long, enticing nights let alone meet their more basic needs. Oh, what fun can be had under the cover of golden sheets! Author Cherry doesn't mince words in her amazing sci-fi tales. Stellar wit, wonderful characters and amazing research into basic and not so basic survival techniques make for a very real and relatable environment for the prince and princess. This was without a doubt one of my favorite reads of 2006! Cherry's style is very unique, her voice a fresh and sidesplitting barrel of non-stop fun. She has created one of the more unique sci-fi worlds and her seamless weaving of the main and subplots only supports that she is an author to watch as she rises to the top of the genre. Please keep the fresh and unique tales coming, Ms. Cherry! Hungry for more of this insatiable and lusty culture!