Love's Captive

At first I thought this books was stupid, but as I got into the story I discovered it was actually very well written and the plot as well very very good. Read it you wont be disapointed trust me.

For several generations the people of Volarn have had a decrease birth rate, with many of the women proving to be sterile. The solution for Rhamus, one of the King's of Volarn, was not an easy one. Hiring flesh merchants he requests that they find women who would hopefully be able to go through a Tarthra choosing and therefore be eligible mates. Like all of the women kidnapped from Earth six foot two wrestler Serena couldn't believe she was to become a baby factory for some alien world. Firmly believing that knowledge is power, she tried to learn as much as possible about the people buying her. When finally faced with King Rhamus, she is amazed that under different circumstances, he would be the man of her dreams! So after discovering she was getting married, rather than to just be an unwilling bed mate, how can she know her feelings are her own, when Rhamus openly admits that the Tarthra is to create a love match between man and woman? Myra Nour has created a very interesting book and I was sucked in with the idea for LOVE'S CAPTIVE. However, everything was too perfect! Serena is tall and beautiful, the men of Volarn are tall, well muscled and gorgeous; The numerous well written and passionate love scenes would have been perfect, except I still have a hard time dealing with some of the coarser language used in them. But the steam is still there! While Serena has her own fears and issues that she is dealing with to adjust to her new life, Rhamus is constantly out on patrols to insure the safety of his people. A lot of time passes with Serena experiencing situations, including a frightening situation with her sister-in-law, Kasha who is out to intimidate her. But mostly as a reader, we just know things happen, just not the details. For example, she is getting to know the people and a funny story is told about Jarvic, Rhamus's cousin. We know the story is funny, just not what it entailed. So the middle of the story moves a little slowly for me. All of this was well worth reading as we learn about Volarn's culture and then the unthinkable happens; Serena is kidnapped by the enemy! What the enemy puts Serena though is horrific and I really admire authors that are able to create absolutely well written scenes rather than taking an easy out. Also, the events leading to Serena's recovery were well thought out, and I think very original. Ms Nour has created a situation where Serena has to discover that the emotions she has held locked deep with-in herself about her husband and even her past effect her present and future. LOVE'S CAPTIVE has thoroughly engaging secondary characters with Kasha and Jarvic and I'm really excited to know that they have their own stories. Even though I had a problem with the tempo for the middle of the story, I have to recommend this book. Serena is an incredible heroine with so many wonderful hidden secrets, that she will never stop amazing you! reviewed for PNR.thebestreviews.com NOTE: LOVE'S CAPTIVE has been reissue