Reaper's Pet Series by Athena Storm, Zora Black

They're the stuff of nightmares.So frightening that most think they're legends.But they're real.And now they've taken me. You're in deep trouble if the Reapers find your ship in space.If they board you, chances are you'll die.Most likely they'll loot your ship.Take your women.Sometimes they'll even eat your heart.They're brutes. Pirates. Murderers.And now they've captured me and the ship I was on.The galaxy has treated me like garbage.But the Reaper King that claims me.. moreThey're the stuff of nightmares.So frightening that most think they're legends.But they're real.And now they've taken me. You're in deep trouble if the Reapers find your ship in space.If they board you, chances are you'll die.Most likely they'll loot your ship.Take your women.Sometimes they'll even eat your heart.They're brutes. Pirates. Murderers.And now they've captured me and the ship I was on.The galaxy has treated me like garbage.But the Reaper King that claims me...He treats me like his princess.He loves me. He gives me treats.He takes care of me and protects me.He shows me more kindness than anyone in the galaxy ever has. So maybe I belong in this dark world of pirates.When civilized people are the truly malevolent ones.With their wars and their deceit.Maybe the simple violence of the Reaper soul is where I belong.It's twisted.It's dark.It's sick.But with my Reaper King...it's home.Caged Mate explores a much darker and grittier side of the Athenaverse. It can be read as a standalone, but it still shares the same universe that you've found in other books. Themes in this book should be approached with caution. less

I’ve lived a sheltered, privileged, silly life. All it takes is one moment to go away. And now my role is simple. To be prey. The Reapers burned everything. They destroyed and looted the space port that we had stopped in. They…He…killed everyone that tried to defend me. Broke them with his bare hands. Bathed in their blood before throwing me over his shoulder. He caged me. Leashed me. Scared me. But he also trained me. Protected me. Fed me. And loved me. I am now his... moreI’ve lived a sheltered, privileged, silly life. All it takes is one moment to go away. And now my role is simple. To be prey. The Reapers burned everything. They destroyed and looted the space port that we had stopped in. They…He…killed everyone that tried to defend me. Broke them with his bare hands. Bathed in their blood before throwing me over his shoulder. He caged me. Leashed me. Scared me. But he also trained me. Protected me. Fed me. And loved me. I am now his. Juliana, the Princess I used to be is dead. From her ashes, is a woman who is stronger. Darker. Aware of the madness of this galaxy. I don’t expect many to understand. They wouldn’t understand the darkness he comes from. Or the twisted madness of the galaxy. They’d say we’re sick. That this is madness. It’s not. It’s a real love between us. And it will kill all who stand against us. Caged Prey explores a much darker and much more gritty Athenaverse than in other books. Readers should be warned that the situations inside this book are of a much darker variety than other books in the Athenaverse and should exercise caution. All books share the same universe and feature a happily ever after. less

He’s supposed to be the most brutal creature in the galaxy. And I’m his toy. He came to my planet as a raider. Destroyed the town I lived up in. Burned the farm I grew up on. He captured me. He owns me. Told his crew that I was his pet. He’s in complete control. I am his to do with as he pleases. Now every nerve has begun to throb in that low, delicious way. The way it never has. As if there is a promise held deep within my body. And my mind must obey it. It bleeds away sense... moreHe’s supposed to be the most brutal creature in the galaxy. And I’m his toy. He came to my planet as a raider. Destroyed the town I lived up in. Burned the farm I grew up on. He captured me. He owns me. Told his crew that I was his pet. He’s in complete control. I am his to do with as he pleases. Now every nerve has begun to throb in that low, delicious way. The way it never has. As if there is a promise held deep within my body. And my mind must obey it. It bleeds away sense. It destroys caution. It begs me to open myself and let him in. This great, terrible murderous…thing. My soul begs for him. To make me his. This cannot be happening. Caged Toy is the third book in the Reaper's Pet series within the Athenaverse. It's darker and grittier than other stories. All stories in the Athenaverse can be read as a standalone but they share the same world and characters as other books. This book has no cheating but it does have a HEA. less

His brutality is shocking.But his love is overwhelming.He is a force of nature.Drogan.Even the name sounds harsh.His chiseled, warrior body hides a brutal and hard past.A Reaper. A killer. He ravages and burns.He kills his enemies and drinks their blood.Drogan doesn’t care what I think.He wants to possess me.Own me.He craves me so badly that he would eat every scrap of my flesh to make sure no one else could ever touch it.Even though he’s rough, there is such reverence in it... moreHis brutality is shocking.But his love is overwhelming.He is a force of nature.Drogan.Even the name sounds harsh.His chiseled, warrior body hides a brutal and hard past.A Reaper. A killer. He ravages and burns.He kills his enemies and drinks their blood.Drogan doesn’t care what I think.He wants to possess me.Own me.He craves me so badly that he would eat every scrap of my flesh to make sure no one else could ever touch it.Even though he’s rough, there is such reverence in it.It really is like worship.To him, I’m rare.Unique.Special.He appreciates me.And most of all…He loves me.Caged Slayer explores a much darker and much more gritty Athenaverse than in other books. It’s the fourth book in the Reaper’s Pet series within the wider Athenaverse. Readers should be warned that the situations inside this book are of a much darker variety than other books in the Athenaverse and should exercise caution. All books share the same universe and feature a happily ever after. less

My family and I fled the Reapers.We were caught.My family is dead.And I'm a trophy.At first I was frantic to get free.I've heard the stories of these monsters.They pillage and plunder.They kill everyone who opposes them.And eat their victims.But then, in that crowded pen.In the midst of my fear.I saw him. Llyron.And my fear began to flee.I was fascinated by the patterns on his skin.I wanted to examine his eyes.If I could look at him and not be threatened by his fury, I think I would enjoy it... moreMy family and I fled the Reapers.We were caught.My family is dead.And I'm a trophy.At first I was frantic to get free.I've heard the stories of these monsters.They pillage and plunder.They kill everyone who opposes them.And eat their victims.But then, in that crowded pen.In the midst of my fear.I saw him. Llyron.And my fear began to flee.I was fascinated by the patterns on his skin.I wanted to examine his eyes.If I could look at him and not be threatened by his fury, I think I would enjoy it.I'm still terrified.But only because I can't guess at what he wants me for.I've never had any experiences.I'm not that kind of girl.Except now I'm a toy.A part of me loves it.It's like a pressure.Begging to be released.It's an ache.An itch that I haven't yet reached.And that's when I realize.This sick and twisted union is perfect for me.We...are...perfect. For each other.Caged Property explores a much darker and much more gritty Athenaverse than in other books. It's the fifth book in the Reaper's Pet series within the wider Athenaverse. Readers should be warned that the situations inside this book are of a much darker variety than other books in the Athenaverse and should exercise caution. All books share the same universe and feature a happily ever after. less

I’ve escaped a life of slavery. Now I’ve fallen prey to a brute.I escaped cruelty and torture…with a beast.He would think twice before eating me.Everything else is fair game though.Worse, I think I want to belong to this feral male.Our story is so sick and twisted, it truly belongs in this galaxy.Me, a human woman. Him, a Reaper warrior.Together, we fall in love in our rust bucket of a ship.It’s basically us against the galaxy and all those civilized people who think we’re trash... moreI’ve escaped a life of slavery. Now I’ve fallen prey to a brute.I escaped cruelty and torture…with a beast.He would think twice before eating me.Everything else is fair game though.Worse, I think I want to belong to this feral male.Our story is so sick and twisted, it truly belongs in this galaxy.Me, a human woman. Him, a Reaper warrior.Together, we fall in love in our rust bucket of a ship.It’s basically us against the galaxy and all those civilized people who think we’re trash.To survive, we’ll have to loot and plunder.We’ll have to kill and embrace the violence of the Reapers.But the more violence we indulge inThe hotter things get between us.It’s like a drug.An aphrodisiac in a galaxy filled with war.We might be sneered at.Called unrefined.Even labeled monsters.If so, then Karviss is my monster. And I’m his.Together, we shall live the Reaper code.Reap. But do not sow. Caged Pearl explores a much darker and much more gritty Athenaverse than in other books. It’s the sixth book in the Reaper’s Pet series within the wider Athenaverse. Readers should be warned that the situations inside this book are of a much darker variety than other books in the Athenaverse and should exercise caution. All books share the same universe and feature a happily ever after. less

I’m stuck in Hell. And the Devil is after me.He smells me.I can feel him, even if I run far away.And he can feel me.We’re stuck on a ship that’s slowly crumbling.Their world is dying. They are dying as a race.So they feast. Fight. And conquer their next victim.I run.But it’s impossible to hide.He’s set his sights on me.His entire body knows every fiber of my being.I can’t believe I’m tied to a monster.A brute. A beast.They kill wantonly. They eat those they kill... moreI’m stuck in Hell. And the Devil is after me.He smells me.I can feel him, even if I run far away.And he can feel me.We’re stuck on a ship that’s slowly crumbling.Their world is dying. They are dying as a race.So they feast. Fight. And conquer their next victim.I run.But it’s impossible to hide.He’s set his sights on me.His entire body knows every fiber of my being.I can’t believe I’m tied to a monster.A brute. A beast.They kill wantonly. They eat those they kill.And for those they claim?It’s even worse.I’m scared.All alone, I’m lonely. Cold.He’s coming for me.When he finds me?I don’t know what he’ll do.Or what I’ll do for him?I’m afraid to find out.Caged Beauty explores a much darker and much more gritty Athenaverse than in other books. It’s the seventh book in the Reaper’s Pet series within the wider Athenaverse. Readers should be warned that the situations inside this book are of a much darker variety than other books in the Athenaverse and should exercise caution. All books share the same universe and feature a happily ever after. less

All I’ve ever wanted to do my whole life was go travel the stars.I never thought it would lead me to the Reapers.I was a stewardess on a luxury liner.Serving drinks and snacks to first class passengers who booked passage through the Helios Combine.That’s when the Reapers attacked our ship.Spoiled and soft, the rich passengers were no match for the fierce Reapers.They ate them alive and then turned to the crew.Their leader, a monster called Wick saw me and immediately claimed me as his... moreAll I’ve ever wanted to do my whole life was go travel the stars.I never thought it would lead me to the Reapers.I was a stewardess on a luxury liner.Serving drinks and snacks to first class passengers who booked passage through the Helios Combine.That’s when the Reapers attacked our ship.Spoiled and soft, the rich passengers were no match for the fierce Reapers.They ate them alive and then turned to the crew.Their leader, a monster called Wick saw me and immediately claimed me as his.He told me I was made for him.That I would serve him.Every breath I took would be his gift to me.Something he could withhold whenever he wished.My master is savage. Cruel. Fierce. And frightening.But if I obey him, to me he is loving. Protective. Kind.His happiness is my happiness.It’s the way love was meant to be.Caged Bride explores a much darker and much more gritty Athenaverse than in other books. Readers should be warned that the situations inside this book are of a much darker variety than other books in the Athenaverse and should exercise caution. All books share the same universe and feature a happily ever after. less

He had a sick dream of climbing to power.What can I say?It made me hot for him. Aryn isn’t your typical Reaper.He takes his time. There’s a method to his violence.A coldness to his brutality that makes it even worse.He’s an alien male who knows the fear he begets.He’s aware of the power he wields over me.How the most casual flick of his wrist can end the life of a human.I think that’s what makes him the scariest of all Reapers.See, he doesn’t have go into berserker mode or anything... moreHe had a sick dream of climbing to power.What can I say?It made me hot for him. Aryn isn’t your typical Reaper.He takes his time. There’s a method to his violence.A coldness to his brutality that makes it even worse.He’s an alien male who knows the fear he begets.He’s aware of the power he wields over me.How the most casual flick of his wrist can end the life of a human.I think that’s what makes him the scariest of all Reapers.See, he doesn’t have go into berserker mode or anything.No, he’s aware of every ounce of pain he inflicts.And he uses it like a scalpel.I’m not a nice woman.I’ve killed before. And I’ll kill again.But Aryn makes me feel alive in a way I’ve never felt before.And now I know why.For the first time ever, I feel…Fear.Caged Vixen explores a much darker and much more gritty Athenaverse than in other books. Readers should be warned that the situations inside this book are of a much darker variety than other books in the Athenaverse and should exercise caution. All books share the same universe and feature a happily ever after. less

To stop a monster…I’ll become his mate.Bolton is a killer. No doubt about it.I know his kind.But then again, I’m no angel, either.I’ve hunted Reapers for years.I’ve experimented on them.I’ve done things that no living being should have done to them.All because I wanted to learn more about them.Well, now I live amongst them.I revel in their victories.I ache when they mourn.And now…I love one of their leaders.It wasn’t supposed to be like this.I was only there to provide scientific assistance... moreTo stop a monster…I’ll become his mate.Bolton is a killer. No doubt about it.I know his kind.But then again, I’m no angel, either.I’ve hunted Reapers for years.I’ve experimented on them.I’ve done things that no living being should have done to them.All because I wanted to learn more about them.Well, now I live amongst them.I revel in their victories.I ache when they mourn.And now…I love one of their leaders.It wasn’t supposed to be like this.I was only there to provide scientific assistance.But we are soldiers in a war for survival.And war has a way of making you see the beauty in others.Even as you engage in ugly.Now he is my leader.He is my heart. He rules me. I serve him.His enemies are my own.And the love of two dark souls…Will save a race. less