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Captain of the Guard (Galactic Kings Book 3) Kindle Edition

4.6 out of 5 stars 2,464 ratings

An alien warrior and a fierce shapeshifter who drive each other crazy must work together to save an entire planet from a terrifying evil.

First Claw Annora Rahl is tough, fierce, and loyal. She stands at her emperor’s side to protect the wolf shapeshifters of the planet Damar, and she isn’t afraid to use her claws. Stopping an evil king from a neighboring planet, who’s intent on enslaving all the planets in their system, is her top priority. She won’t fail her family, her people, or her emperor. Even if it means joining forces with an infuriating rival warrior…one who she isn’t sure if she wants to kill or kiss.

Captain Thadd Naveri is strong, unyielding, and dedicated. As captain of the guard for the overlord of the planet Zhalto, he lets nothing threaten his king or his people. He’s still recovering from his capture and torture by the enemy, but he readily accepts a top-secret mission into enemy territory. He’s less than pleased to share that mission with Annora—the one woman in the galaxy who fills him with scalding hot anger…and burning desire.

To save their allies on the planet Taln, Thadd and Annora must sneak into the enemy’s most feared science labs. As they fight side by side, they are forced to face their overwhelming attraction. But as the enemy closes in, it is a race against time to save not only Taln but themselves.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B18VYQ5J
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (May 17, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 17, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.1 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 255 pages
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I'm a USA Today bestselling romance author who’s passionate about fast-paced, emotion-filled romantic suspense and sci-fi romance. I love writing about people overcoming unbeatable odds and achieving seemingly impossible goals. I like to believe it’s possible for all of us to do the same.

I'm the author of the bestselling and award-winning series Norcross Security, Team 52, Galactic Gladiators, and Hell Squad series and more.

For a free box set of my books, visit my website at www.annahackett.com

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Customers enjoy this sci-fi romance book for its action-packed storyline and fast-paced narrative, with one review describing it as a wonderful rivals-to-lovers story. Moreover, the book features a strong and fierce heroine, and customers find it among the best in the series. Additionally, the writing quality receives positive feedback, with one customer noting its excellent editing.

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22 customers mention "Action packed story"22 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the action-packed story of this science fiction romance book, particularly appreciating its drama and the overarching narrative of the series. One customer describes it as an exciting adventure in space.

"...The fast paced, action filled storyline makes it easy for the reader to not want to put the book down, while the romance allows the characters to..." Read more

"...Overall, I really enjoyed this one. I am loving the overarching story in this series and can’t wait to see the brothers triumph over a dictator...." Read more

"...The action and danger is high you'll be on the edge of your seat but it's totally worth the ride...." Read more

"...Could they survive the mission and make a life together? Great story. Highly recommend" Read more

18 customers mention "Readability"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, with several noting it's the best in the series and better than they had anticipated.

"...A thoroughly enjoyable book, with a lovable cast of characters, and an intriguing pairing for the future hinted at within...." Read more

"...Overall, I really enjoyed this one...." Read more

"...danger is high you'll be on the edge of your seat but it's totally worth the ride...." Read more

"It was okay. Enemies to lovers. Didn't really draw me in. The fated element was more of an afterthought...." Read more

8 customers mention "Pacing"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, describing it as a fast-paced installment of the Galactic Kings series.

"...The fast paced, action filled storyline makes it easy for the reader to not want to put the book down, while the romance allows the characters to..." Read more

"...This third book is a great addition to the Galactic Kings series. Took me a little while to remember the story line and get into the book...." Read more

"...He had to learn to trust another to stand beside him. Annora is fierce, quick, caring. She leads by example. Their love comes quickly hand sweet...." Read more

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7 customers mention "Strength"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the strength of the characters in the book, with one highlighting the fierce heroine and another noting the protective alpha hero.

"...As first claw, Annora is a strong, powerful, woman, who doesn’t like it when Thadd deploys his protective instinct...." Read more

"...Annora is a strong and fierce heroine. I loved how protective she was but still had a soft side that would come through occasionally...." Read more

"...She is a shapeshifter, has amazing strength and fighting ability, and she kissed Thadd Naveri at the Emperor’s wedding...." Read more

"Intense emotional adventure with a lot of action, drama, survival, evil scientists, and destroying a evil plot. Thank you loved the story❤ ❤❤" Read more

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Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting its excellent editing.

"AS always, another exceptional read from Anna. I really love her books. I enjoyed thi@ book a lot...." Read more

"...In true Anna Hackett fashion, these characters are incredibly well-written. In fact, these two are some of her best in this series...." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2022
    First Claw of the Damari, Annora, is teamed up with Captain of the Zhalton Guard Thadd in this book.
    When an evil warlord targets an entire planet for destruction using their kryptonite, representatives from the other planets in the system team up together to try and prevent it.
    Both Annora and Thadd have good reasons for hating the enemy, but can they overcome their antipathy towards each other in order to end the threat before it is realized?

    This is the first book in the series, in which the humans only have a small starring role. Annora is a shape shifter, while Thadd is an energy wielder, and both come from planets within the same system.
    As first claw, Annora is a strong, powerful, woman, who doesn’t like it when Thadd deploys his protective instinct. Not that he disrespects her, he is that way towards everyone. He is also battling a few mental scars that are causing him a bit of trouble. Both issues cause friction, which leads to all sorts of enjoyable encounters between the two.

    This is the third book in the series, which is also loosely linked to the Galactic Gladiators series by the author. The books in the Galactic Kings series need to be read in order to make the most sense, and also because you’ll get spoilers otherwise. It’s no hardship though- they’re all excellent reads! You don’t need to have read all of the Galactic Gladiator series, BUT some events are slightly referenced in this book. Again, not a hardship, the entire series (including each sub-series) is well worth the read.

    Ultimately, this is another fantastic addition to the series, with another awesome cover (seriously, the cover art on these books is well worth mentioning).
    The fast paced, action filled storyline makes it easy for the reader to not want to put the book down, while the romance allows the characters to have a little down time!
    It did make me smile to see the hero being the one to tame a pet this time (so often it’s the human woman), which was another fun diversion.
    A thoroughly enjoyable book, with a lovable cast of characters, and an intriguing pairing for the future hinted at within.

    Recommended for sci-fi romance fans and Hacketteers!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2022
    4 stars - It was really good

    Zhalto warrior Captain Thadd Naveri is forced to work with the fierce and strong First Claw Annora Rahl of Damar to stop the mining of a deadly mineral. The plan is to destroy the mine and prevent any genite from leaving the planet, but things quickly go wrong leading to an even more deadly mission.

    I have liked both Thadd and Annora since they were introduced and instantly felt the sparks between them. All that aggressive rivalry was totally hiding their lust. Annora is a strong and fierce heroine. I loved how protective she was but still had a soft side that would come through occasionally. Thadd is a very protective alpha hero who is even more determined to bring down their enemies since his capture. He is struggling with PTSD but is still determined to do his job. I really liked how quickly Thadd admitted his feelings for Annora.

    “He had no idea why this tough, very spiky woman made him both hotter and angrier than anyone ever had.”

    Like I said, these two have a rivals-to-lovers relationship that was action packed. I was instantly sucked into their story and loved watching these strong warriors bend to love. This was also just a great show of teamwork between these two races. I enjoyed seeing the two different battle styles and abilities. It was just a wonderful blend of animal and energy abilities. Also, I really loved Pup and hope she pops up in future books.

    This book also introduces us to the potential next couple. I am really excited to learn more about Graylan since he has been in this series the least so far. He definitely seems like he will be an interesting ruler. He definitely will have his hands full with his woman and I can’t wait to see him fall in love.

    Overall, I really enjoyed this one. I am loving the overarching story in this series and can’t wait to see the brothers triumph over a dictator.

    Trigger warnings: PTSD, torture and experimentation
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2022
    this is book 3 in the Galactic Kings series and just when I thought it couldn't get better Ms. Hackett introduced us to Annora First Claw of Delmar and Thadd Captain of the guard the chemistry is absolutely off the charts. They argue, right and love with all the passion only soul mates can have. Both have know each other for a long time have completed missions with one another and the tension has always been high. Both right there attraction that's why they argue once they give in all that fighting turns into raw unimaginable passion and love. While working out what they mean to each other they go on one of the most dangerous missions to help save a planet from genocide. The action and danger is high you'll be on the edge of your seat but it's totally worth the ride. Highly recommend🔥💖🔥🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥🔥💖🔥🔥💖🔥🔥🔥💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖🔥🔥💖💖🔥🔥 and we're left with a bit of a teaser King Graylan is next and he's going to need all his skill as a warrior to fight for the Earth woman he wants and possibly loves! Please please keep these great books coming!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2024
    Annora hated Thadd and now they were going on another mission together. They were from different worlds and species but there was a pull she didn't understand. Thadd had Recently been tortured, carved up and had alien technology put in him. He was still haunted by it especially when he tried to sleep. They began to further pull towards each other and were forced to rely on each other. Could they survive the mission and make a life together? Great story. Highly recommend
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2024
    Each of the first three of the series is exciting! Delicious in its own right and I honestly couldn't put them down. On to book 4!

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 25, 2024
    Oh yes trouble all round but these two get the job done the second time around and fall in love on the journey.
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars always a pleasure
    Reviewed in Germany on November 6, 2022
    It’s always a pleasure unfolding a Anna Hacket book, it’s a given that the story will suck you in, that the reader will be drawn to the couple fighting for their lives/homes/freedom/planet/galaxy/and a hundred others themes one thing is always always the same …the bad guy is always awful and the story is always new and exciting.
  • Guadalupe E. Ortiz Resendi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Otra gran libro de Anna
    Reviewed in Mexico on May 28, 2022
    Intensa, apasionante y llena de aventuras es esta tercera historia de los Galactic Kings que no se pueden dejar de leer.
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  • ilovetv13
    5.0 out of 5 stars entertaining
    Reviewed in Canada on July 6, 2022
    Great book, loving the new series
    Anna Hackett does not disappoint!
    Would definitely recommend, her Galactic Gladiator series is fantastic as well.
  • Amanda
    5.0 out of 5 stars fun read!
    Reviewed in Australia on January 21, 2023
    Loving this series. The story arc is really good carrying through all the books. I love all the different abilities and planets.

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