Forced Mate [Mass Market Paperback]

Djinni does not realize that the poem she read was actually a wedding ceremony and that Tigger is the prince she has been taught to dread. He was forced to abduct her and wed her, but Tarrant-Aragon does not want a battle-ground for a marriage as his father and grandfather before him. As Prince of Tigron he is considered all-powerful, but how to make his half-Earthling wife accept him? Her lack of respect and different perception of him and their universe is something he finds perplexing and frustrating. He hopes to win her heart, but who can he go to for such an unheard of advice? Among his choices is the Earthling limo driver, who has been bold enough to voice unasked for opinions but declares women are difficult.

There is a good balance between action and romance with subtle and outright humor adding to the main plot instead of distracting. The political intrigue brings unexpected plot twists that will keep you guessing who is on what side. The characters stay true and the changes as their relationship grows are believable.

In chess the term 'Forced Mate' is where the two kings race to make a pawn their queen. So the title is fitting and through-out the story there are several chess references. You will not find Djinni a mere pawn, though she is naïve and Tigger takes advantage of that to force changes in her life. Will his desire to have her love brings about changes that will be felt throughout their worlds and stop a revolution? This futuristic romance is one that you won't want to miss!

REVIEWERS NOTE: I read the e-book and now the paperback (Unique! Available from different publishers). It felt like seeing a movie in theatre and then edited for TV. Some scenes were edited for Mass Market and were excellently rewritten, rephrased, etc. Some violence and sexual reference was toned down - I EMPHATICALLY state that the Mass Market paperback showed NO noticeable lack because of the different editing and was still an enjoyable, complete story.

I was reading for enjoyment; not to compare the differences. It was things left out that I noticed having read the NBI edition first.

SO, if you want ALL the relationships and motivational details explained, get the e-book or trade paperback edition. If you are not a compulsive futuristic/sci-fi fan, but enjoy a good paranormal romance, then the Mass Market edition is for you.

Reviewed for eBookIsle.com and PNR Reviews
By Cy Korte

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Djinn-Vera is half Djinn, half human. She is also a Saurian Knight, dedicated to bringing an end to Tarrant-Arragon's tyranny. Although betrothed to Djetthro-Jason, her cousin, since the age of five, Djinni is attracted to the large, handsome man-the Saurian Knight she believes sent to her by her father.

Because Djinni-Vera is one of the last female Djinn of marriageable age, and Tarrant has spent years looking for someone like her so he could wed, he abducts her from earth with plans to immediately consummate their union. Djinni does not cooperate. Never has Tarrant had a woman defy or deny him. He is enchanted by his little mate's stubborn refusal to accept him. Realizing her hatred for Tarrant-Arragon, and her fear of the marriage bed, Tarrant sets out to win Djinni's love before telling her who he is.

The author has written a funny, at times hilarious and laugh-out-loud story of romance, science fiction and dysfunctional families. The family chart at the beginning of the book is a great help in keeping the characters straight in your mind as you read. I enjoyed each page, yet this isn't a book to be read in a day. The plot is rich and involved and the author handled all loose ends in a satisfying manner. Her 'alien' words were odd, yet cleverly designed so as to be immediately understood. Add hilarious. The book held up all the way through and her ending was rewarding. I highly recommend Forced Mate. I look forward to Rowena Cherry's next book. It's an automatic buy for me.