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Centurion: A Scifi Alien Romance (Galactic Gladiators: House of Rone Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Anna Hackett (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,199 ratings

Rescued from her alien captors, the only person who makes her feel safe is a cold, emotionless cyborg.

Abducted from her exploration ship, paramedic Sage McAlister has spent months locked in cells and labs belonging to the Edull. Rescued by the cool, powerful cyborgs of the House of Rone, she finds herself among fellow human survivors on the desert world of Carthago. But despite being free, Sage feels cold inside and is struggling to cope. The only person she feels safe with—who she doesn’t feel the need to pretend with—is a deadly cyborg who feels nothing.

Forced into a military cyborg program as a teen, all Acton Vonn remembers of his past are violent missions and the cybernetic enhancements forced on him before he broke free. His emotions have been dampened to nothing for decades and he’s fine with that. It makes him an efficient member of the House of Rone. Yet the more time he spends with the copper-haired woman he helped rescue from the Edull, the more unfamiliar, strange, and perplexing things he starts to feel.

When a tip reveals that more humans are being held captive at a mysterious desert lake, Sage will stop at nothing to help rescue her crewmates. As she is drawn closer to Acton, she worries about risking her heart. Being with Sage breaks down barriers inside Acton and he struggles with the emotions he doesn’t want to feel. But deep in Carthago’s dangerous deserts, with the Edull hunting them, Sage and Acton will have to risk it all: their lives, their hearts, their souls.

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"Thrilling page-turner action-packed sizzling well-written read." - midniteink

"Seriously, these exciting novels are packed with highly imaginative plots and sf heavy battles pitting cyborg and human heroes/heroines against all manner of evil aliens while turning up the heat amongst uniquely compatible couples who find love amidst the battle arenas." - Vashti Persall

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Anna Hackett (October 20, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 20, 2019
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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.

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Customers enjoy the book's action, intrigue, and romance. They find it an engaging read with a fast pace that keeps their attention. The characters are well-developed and relatable, with Acton being described as sweet and practical. Readers appreciate the gritty, dramatic, and unique writing style. Overall, they find the book to be a great addition to the series.

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27 customers mention "Action content"24 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the book's action, romance, and intrigue. They find the situations unique and interesting, keeping them engaged. The book is described as exciting from beginning to end with a fierceness that makes for a great story. Readers appreciate the author's imaginative scenarios and intriguing concepts. Overall, they describe the series as gritty, dramatic, and addictive.

"...Centurion, #3 read quickly, burst with action and adventure; the romance stewed and sizzled, ending with a much deserved HEA...." Read more

"...This book is gritty, dramatic, hella angsty and sexy." Read more

"...Real hot stuff! There is a lot of action and adventure along with the romance...." Read more

"...deal with more Edull robots, more desert exploration and they rescue more humans. I love the mixture of action and romance in this series...." Read more

23 customers mention "Readability"23 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it a great addition to the series and recommend it highly. Readers appreciate the humans against robots battle.

"Galactic Gladiators: House of Rone book 3. A fabulous read. Acton is more cyborg than anybody else. His fee!ings are on severe lock down...." Read more

"...A big thank you to Anna Hackett for the wonderful review copy. I am also a verified purchase. Totally enjoyable series." Read more

"Okay this book was freaking bad A! Jam packed with action and omfg I love Acton! The cool calm collected cyborg finds love and learns to feel!..." Read more

"...It doesn’t make sense. These cyborgs are strong and formidable yes,but not infallible and they can get killed...." Read more

21 customers mention "Romance"21 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book. They find it engaging with action, emotion, and learning to love. The story touches their hearts and makes them feel like they've experienced it firsthand. Readers appreciate the wonderful couple and their sweet duet.

"...who enjoy fast moving Space Operas, action/adventure or romance suspense novels, HEAs, and are okay with a good does of sexy-steam..." Read more

"...This book is gritty, dramatic, hella angsty and sexy." Read more

"...watching the two of them as she taught him that it was worth the pain of feeling emotions and healed both of their scars along the way...." Read more

"...Their duet is such a sweet, when Sage educates him to sensation, he help her heal from past wounds...." Read more

8 customers mention "Character development"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the characters interesting and well-developed. They appreciate the author's imagination and cyborg persona. Acton is also described as sweet and surprisingly sweet.

"...Under the dampers and enhancements, Acton was a surprisingly sweet man. He helps Sage deal with her guilt and find her place in this new world...." Read more

"...need a trigger warning.. I know I’m getting strong and or interesting characters, nothing that happens in the way of violence is never too excessive..." Read more

"...The characters are well developed and likeable, and my only real complaints are that I wish I could stay in that world a little longer 😉..." Read more

"Anna Hackett is a builder of worlds and unique characters. She proves once again with this latest book that she is a gifted storyteller...." Read more

5 customers mention "Pacing"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They find it a fast-paced page-turner that holds their attention. The book is described as a quick read set in a believable futuristic setting.

"...Centurion, #3 is Acton and Sage’s story. Centurion, #3 read quickly, burst with action and adventure; the romance stewed and sizzled,..." Read more

"...As with every Anna Hackett book, it’s a quick read, set in a believable futuristic world...." Read more

"...Seeing Acton learn emotions and Sage overcome her fears was a fast paced page turner, holding my attention and interest...." Read more

"Fast paced and full of action, this romance packs a punch!..." Read more

5 customers mention "Strength"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's strength. They find the cyborgs formidable but not infallible. The story is gritty, dramatic, and angsty.

"...This book is gritty, dramatic, hella angsty and sexy." Read more

"...It doesn’t make sense. These cyborgs are strong and formidable yes,but not infallible and they can get killed...." Read more

"I love these men and women in this series. They have a fierceness that makes for a great story...." Read more

"...Another strong story in the series and I definitely look forward to more." Read more

4 customers mention "Sage content"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's content. They find the authors Sage and Acton to be great together, and appreciate their practical and understanding approach.

"...The romance was perfect. And I really enjoyed how Sage was so practical and understanding. I can't wait to read Toren's story!" Read more

"I like everything that Anna Hackett writes. Acton and Sage are great together...." Read more

"This series is addicting!! Acton and Sage were awesome together! I can't wait for the next book!!!..." Read more

"I absolutely loved Sage and Acton. Their love story has everything you could want, action, emotion, learning to love. Can't wait for Oaladin!!" Read more

4 customers mention "Writing quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the writing quality. They praise the author's cinematic style and heartfelt writing. The battle scenes are also appreciated.

"I love Anna and her writing ...." Read more

"...I loved the battle scenes and the cinematic quality of Anna's writing. Her writing definitely packs a punch." Read more

"...to keep enjoying this fantastic series by Anna Hackett who continually writes with heart and amazing talented imagination!..." Read more

"excellent writer, unique series" Read more

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  • shrdvr
    5.0 out of 5 stars Continuing Arc. Cyborg Warriors & Rescued Earth Explorers/Slaves Against Sadistic Edull. 2nd Chances
    Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2020
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    I loved this Action-packed Space Opera Romance with a 2nd Chances theme. The 2 main characters are entirely different individual types, both with tragic pasts, coming together and finding healing and love together - Somewhat like Beauty and the Beast.

    For years an alien race, the Thraxians, have been capturing humans in space and selling them as slaves for profit. Prior to the beginning of Sentinel, book #1 in House of Rone, Helios an earth exploration ship was attacked by the Thraxians and the survivors were taken and sold individually to slavers on the desolate planet of Carthago (very far from earth). These human survivors became scattered among the population and have been suffering as either abused slaves or as actual “lab rats” to their owners. But a group of assembled powerful and wealthy cyborg residents, known as the House of Rone, hate slavers (once being slaves themselves). Since discovering the predicament of the Helios survivors (in Sentinel, #1), the House of Rone cyborg warriors have made a concentrated effort to rescue the last of the surviving humans, once from the Helios.

    Acton/MMC is a cyborg humanoid originally a cyborg soldier and slave from another planet. He is now one of the warriors serving the House of Rone. Sage/FMC was a paramedic serving on the earth ship, the Helios, before its attack and capture. She is one of the recent survivors rescued by the House of Rone (the end of Sentinel, #2). Centurion, #3 is Acton and Sage’s story.

    Centurion, #3 read quickly, burst with action and adventure; the romance stewed and sizzled, ending with a much deserved HEA. Centurion contained an almost endless assortment of evil and malicious robots created by the sadistic Edull slavers. At this time, the House of Rone series contains 5 books. The author recommends reading the books in order. For complete understanding of Sage’s recent ordeal prior to her rescue, I recommend first reading at least Sentinel, #2 in the House of Rone. Centurion, #3 could possibly be read as a standalone novel but the overall story arc and interweaving character interactions would be missed - thus less enjoyment.

    I recommend the House of Rone novels to readers who enjoy fast moving Space Operas, action/adventure or romance suspense novels, HEAs, and are okay with a good does of sexy-steam (as Centurion has a fair amount after the mid-point). I truly enjoyed this Space Opera novel but readers who prefer Clean material should probably skip this series, or be prepared to skip several paragraphs in the latter 1/2 of the book.

    Reader Cautions -
    Violence - Abductions and hand-to-hand battles. PG-13 level similar to
    Sci-fi movies. Not truly graphic.
    Profanity - Yes. Strong language perhaps 20 times or so.
    Sexual situations - Yes. Repeated, brief, on-scene intimacy between the 2 main characters.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Centurion...
    Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2023
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    Galactic Gladiators: House of Rone book 3. A fabulous read. Acton is more cyborg than anybody else. His fee!ings are on severe lock down. He helps to rescue Sage and his censors to off kilter. Save is trying to adjust to her new life but everything isn't ok with her. They each have what the other needs. As they fall for each other, they also must battle a new enemy and help find other humans. This book is gritty, dramatic, hella angsty and sexy.
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  • Denise
    5.0 out of 5 stars Acton does not do emotions but he is going to learn for Sage.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2019
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    Action and Sage have become friends since her rescue from the Edull and he is not understanding why some of the House Of Rone Gladiators are so happy with their human mates. Sage is having a hard time adjusting to life after her enslavement to the Edull and never being able to return home to Earth. She is till having nightmarish thoughts of her captivity. She is trying to teach Acton how to note the various ways people can show their emotions through body language. The House Of Rhone is working with the House Of Galen and others to try and find more survivors from the Helios and they have decided to do another desert mission. They have just found out from the child Nemma who was also rescued from the Edull that they had another child Grace a human who mother was aboard the Helios and is also missing. The Edull has stepped up attacks on the House Of Rone and Sage had been injured in a fight with spider bots at a restaurant with Acton. Acton and Sage will both have to overcome their past traumas and find the happiness they deserve with each other but first they are going to rescue the child. A big thank you to Anna Hackett for the wonderful review copy. I am also a verified purchase. Totally enjoyable series.
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  • Chris Shattuck-Weill
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Cyborg is tamed!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2019
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    Acton, a very unemotional cyborg finds himself dealing with one of the kidnapped human women earth but is adamant that he will not allow his emotional dampners to be affected. Snort! Big, powerful and going down! Sage was taken off the Helios and enslaved by the Edull, a very nasty alien race who deal in scrap metal and build truly horrendous robots, until she was rescued by the Gladiators, specifically Acton. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the two of them as she taught him that it was worth the pain of feeling emotions and healed both of their scars along the way. And wow, he was a real quick study in the sex department. Real hot stuff! There is a lot of action and adventure along with the romance. As usual I was gifted with an ARC but I also purchased this book today when it was released cuz I love this series. Enjoy! 💚💜💛💙👍
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  • Élodie Nicoli
    5.0 out of 5 stars A two ways of healing
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2019
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    Is a man really exempt from feelings when a woman arrives to stir unknown sensations from him ...

    I am a total sucker for these damaged heroes, strong women awaken to life.
    Mrs Anna Hackett did it again, with Acton’s story, she adds an other hit to her long list.
    Acton reminds me a little of Kace, the military man from Hero. Since he was forcibly recruited as a soldier, he never allowed himself to feel.
    Yet he is willing to help Sage to heal and to get back on her feet.
    And the more he is in close contact with her, the more it stirs strange sensation from him.
    Sage is a survivor, but it did not come without a cost. She feels numb in the inside, an obvious reaction to her months of emprisonnement and abuse.
    Why she feels safe around Acton as he is the only one not expecting her to be all smile and cheer when she is not in the mood.
    And maybe because he is able to see past the mask she plasters on her face, he makes her believe in more again if she can go beyond his cold appearance.
    Their duet is such a sweet, when Sage educates him to sensation, he help her heal from past wounds.
    I loved to see Acton accept his new self, at time it was quite funny as he has no filter like a child, he expresses his new experienced senses, he learns.
    One more great addition to this series.
    5 stars
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 15, 2024
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    Great story line I am so glad grumpy Acton got his life back and Sage got her man ahh love
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  • books.with.heartbeat
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sage & Acton. Wow!
    Reviewed in Germany on December 21, 2021
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    Nachdem mich Band 1 und 2 nicht sonderlich begeistern konnten, war ich skeptisch, was mich in Band 3 erwarten würde. Ich konnte die Reihe nicht abbrechen, denn Acton hatte sich als Nebencharakter schon in Band 1 in mein Herz geschlichen und ich hoffte sehr, seine Geschichte würde besser werden als die vorherigen.
    Tja, was soll ich sagen?
    Band 3 konnte mich endlich überzeugen! Endlich wurde der Plot unvorhersehbar, ein Ereignis jagte das nächste und es gab sooo viel Spannung und Drama (wie typisch für Anna Hackett!). Die Liebesszenen dieser Reihe können zwar nicht mit “Eon Warriors” mithalten, aber hier zwischen Sage und Acton fand ich sie sehr authentisch und voller Gefühl. Überhaupt gefiel mir die Entwicklung der Charaktere und ihrer Liebesgeschichte sehr.
    Ein rundum gelungenes Buch.
    Ich freue mich sehr auf Band 4 und bin froh, drangeblieben zu sein.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in Canada on November 3, 2019
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    Another great story of the men and women of the house of Roan. Always a thrilling read with just the right amount of action and romance.
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  • Tessa
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great read!
    Reviewed in Australia on December 31, 2019
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    I love the Carthago stories! Both series feature earth women who were captured from our solar system by the Thraxians. Those evil aliens were dealt with by the House of Galen but they missed the captives that were taken from the exploration ship Helios. They had been sold to the Edull and it has fallen to the House of Rone to save these people. In this book Sage, who was rescued in Defender, has formed a friendship with the coldest of the cyborgs, Acton! But when Acton’s emotion dampers start to fail friendship is no longer enough. Of course there’s plenty of action both romantically and physically when the Edull decide to take the fight to Kor Magna. The arena battles are so well written that you only have to have seen the film Gladiator and you will be right there. Then there is the hunt for the Edull base in the desert to save another two victims from the Helios. This time it is a mother and daughter, Simone and Grace. Can’t wait for the next book!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 7, 2022
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    I loved this book so much,and couldn't put it down i read it in one go,I can't wait to read the next book i already love the two new additions to the house of Rone and would recommend these books to everyone they are beautifully written and exciting if you read them you will become addicted like I am.
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