Big Bad Beast

It's like seeing old friends every time I pick up a Grace Goodwin book ***** Rating: 4 stars Steam: 3 flames Genre: Sci-Fi Romance / Aliens / Fated Mates ***** Each and every book by Grace Goodwin that I've read has been a delight, and this series with the beasts has been both entertaining and heartwarming! In Big Bad Beast, we get Maxus’ story, an Atlan warrior that was captured by the hive and has some serious hive (imagine cyborg) integrations forced on him. He escaped and went to earth illegally to find his bride. For money, he cage fights… and then he spends the rest of his time looking for his mate before the Mating fever is so bad he must be unalived. Vivian, YES! A plus-sized, older single mom who raised her twin girls and is doing what she has to do to make a living. Paramedic by day, and a medic for an illegal fight club by night. She has been taking care of everyone her entire life. OMG I LOVED HER! When she finally puts herself first I cheered! But that would be too easy right… fight club, boy meets girl, HEA… and you are right there is so much more to this story. Is it insta? YES! Do I care? NO… these are broken warriors that can scent their mate and will be devoted to them forever. Bring on the insta! I thoroughly enjoyed Big Bad Beast, a hot, passionate, and amusing story. This story has it all: suspense, villains, and a slew of familiar faces! I loved it! As long as Grace Goodwin continues to write, I will continue to read. If you're looking for a fantastic read, I highly recommend this one.

WHEN YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW While this new series is part of the Interstellar Brides Program, it has a unique twist that keeps the pages turning as this tale unfolds. This time, instead of coming to Earth through the coalition, Warlord Maxus has managed to arrive and attempt to find his mate. He will work at an Underground Fight Club to support himself and goes by the name of Wolf. It will be there, where he catches the scent of his mate and finds her. Vivian Davis is paid well to patch up Snook’s Underground Fight Club contenders. She avoids going inside, and those injured come outside to her and her partner, Wayne. When a large man comes out, cut and bleeding, she tends to him, but she is as captivated by him as he is by her. For Maxus, his Beast is thrilled to find their mate. Now, he must claim her but be cautious in his actions. The story’s plot will have Maxus and Vivian meeting outside the fight club, where she will patch him up. But it won’t stop there; these two will leave together, going back to his place. The chemistry between them is magnetic, and they are naturally drawn together. “This was not a date. This was a claiming. After tonight she would never be alone again. She was mine.” “Don’t worry about me, Little Red. Go. Take your wolf and get out of here.” –Wayne The story has the good, the bad, and the ugly. Snook is trouble, and not just for Maxus, but for Vivian. For Maxus and Vivian, it is a pairing—even if she doesn’t know yet that he is an alien, one with a Beast who wants her too. But, the Hive and Nexus that integrated Maxus with Hive technology not only want him back in their control, they now want Vivian, too. They have sent other Hive integrated aliens to try and capture Maxus, but when they also want Vivian, he won’t be fighting them alone; other Atlan Warlords will be involved. Now that Vivian has learned the truth, what will she do? Has Maxus Beast lost control with mating fever since Maxus has kept him suppressed? Will it be too late to save him? The story has plenty of intense scenes of sensuality and passion between Maxus and Vivian. I love that she dresses up, and he gets as much pleasure out of their games as she does. Has the Wolf finally found his Little Red? Will they have their chance for their ‘happily ever after’ ending? I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This is the 5th book I've read written by Grace Goodwin; I can’t wait to read more of her books. This is part of the Interstellar Brides Program: The Beasts; it can be read as a stand-alone book but would be better if read in order. The story is about Vivian & Maxus; he came to Earth to find his mate. I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.