"A fantastic romantic science fiction novel"

Fighting to protect the Tigron Empire, Prince Devoron Vitan knows he must go home; though he only wants to spend time with his beloved mate, he realizes he has to assess first hand the calamity caused by his twin brother. Even out in deep space where he has battled the Saurian Alliance, he has learned of the Carnality caused by Djohn Kronos, who killed their father and claims to be the God- emperor. He also fears that his evil sibling, who apparently discarded his intended to mate with a child, might try some stunt with his beloved Princess Helispeta.

As Devoran heads home, Djonn decides as his divine right to marry Helispeta and force her to give him his heir. He pretends to be Devoran home from the war and persuades Helispeta to marry him. The next morning Helispeta realizes what has happened to her. She ponders her options which are limited between remaining with the evil despot assuming he does not kill her like he has others or committing treason by fleeing him and praying that the man she loves, his sibling, will take her to safety.

MATING NET is a fantastic romantic science fiction novel that grips the audience from the moment we meet the malevolent Djonn and never slows down until the final alteration. The story line is action-packed, but filled with developed characters especially the twins and their love interest; this threesome make for a powerful triangle in which fans will believe evil will win out. As with FORCED MATE, Rowena Cherry provides a strong relationship drama inside a thrilling sci fi tale.

Harriet Klausner

Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted September 3, 2005

Summary

Helispeta wanted to marry well ... but not THIS well.

What is an ambitious young princess to do when she finds herself irrevocably married to the wrong god? What is her jilted fiance to do?

Prince Devoron-Vitan, supreme commander of the Tigron Empire's star forces, wants to go home and find out what the star-blazes is going on. In one short gestate, his twin brother Djohn-Kronos has killed their father, taken the throne, nullified all existing royal betrothals, and started a war.

Then, rumors reach Devoron-Vitan that Djohn-Kronos intends to catch Devoron-Vitan's fiancee, Helispeta, in his MATING NET.