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Beast: A Scifi Alien Romance (Galactic Gladiators Book 7) Kindle Edition

by Anna Hackett (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 1,953 ratings
Abducted by alien slavers and taken to a lawless desert world, the last thing starship pilot Mia expects is to find herself in the protective, brawny arms of a wild, blue-skinned alien.

Rescued by gladiators on the alien world of Carthago, Mia is working to find other abducted humans who are still lost. But someone else also needs her help--the untamed alien who's saved her twice. Rescued from vicious fight rings he's fought in since he was a child, Vek is prone to losing control in aggressive fits of rage...and Mia discovers that she is the only who can calm him. As she finds herself drawn to the man beneath the beast, she knows that with his enhanced senses, Vek can help her find her friends.

For years, all Vek'ker has known is death, darkness, and killing. Despite his newfound freedom, he is struggling to control his rages and withdrawal from the drugs his captors used on him. Only one scent soothes him, one voice calms him, and one woman is his light in the dark. Vek will do anything to protect Mia and make her happy...including vowing to find her friends.

With the gladiators from the House of Galen, Vek and Mia follow mysterious clues into a dangerous part of the desert on the trail of the missing humans. They are drawn closer together but as they enter the deadly Illusion Mountains, they have no idea of the dangers lying in wait for them, or how far they will both be pushed to their limits in order to survive.
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"Anna does not disappoint, the characters are complex, the adventure edge of your seat, and the love scenes extra steamy!" - Patti

"It has everything you've come to expect. Steaming romance, sweet moments that make you go Awww, fast action - but be warned, it may keep you awake reading long past your bedtime." - YetAnotherReadingNut

"We have everything you could want-suspense, lots of adventure, chemistry and that HEA I had mentioned.." - H6260

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Galactic Gladiators: fighting for love, honor, and freedom on the galaxy's lawless outer rim...
Join gladiator Raiden Tiago and the toughest gladiators of the House of Galen as they fight to protect the fierce women they love on the blood-soaked sands of the Kor Magna Arena.
Galactic GladiatorsGladiator
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B076ZNRS1M
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Anna Hackett
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 29, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.0 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 196 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1925539356
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  • Book 7 of 12 ‏ : ‎ Galactic Gladiators
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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 find this sci-fi romance book intense and thrilling, with one review noting how it adds excitement to the major story arc. The book features wonderful characters, with one customer highlighting the loyal alien protagonist with a huge heart. Moreover, customers appreciate the protective male characters, the creative world-building, and how the story keeps moving.

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35 customers mention "Romance"35 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as an amazing Sci-Fi/Action Romance with sweet elements and intense thrills, while also appreciating the mix of action and suspense throughout the narrative.

"...If you want a fantastic romance, panty soaking physical intimate scenes (18+ only), intense action, and more male hotties than you can dream of-..." Read more

"...As always with this series, this book was nonstop action and romance. I love that this world keeps growing and more characters keep popping up...." Read more

"Strong, protective males; women with gumption and loads of love for the right guy - it’s the perfect combination for a sci fi adventure /..." Read more

"This is a steamy romance with lots of action and wonderful characters. Mia is the only one who can calm the beast named Vek...." Read more

29 customers mention "Readability"29 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, with several mentioning they have enjoyed the entire series. One customer notes that it works best when read in order.

"I love the Galactic Gladiators series...." Read more

"...liaisons to pique your interest in what may happen next in this exciting series. “..." Read more

"...Anna Hackett has an incredible talent and fantastic imagination, and you'll just want to keep reading...." Read more

"This can be read as a stand-alone, but it is best enjoyed when the series is read in order...." Read more

18 customers mention "Character development"18 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning how the secondary characters enhance the story, while another notes the strong heroines and devoted heroes.

"...I love that this world keeps growing and more characters keep popping up. I can’t wait to learn more about Neve...." Read more

"This is a steamy romance with lots of action and wonderful characters. Mia is the only one who can calm the beast named Vek...." Read more

"...stay up all night kind of book, as is all of them, it also has all the characters you have come to know and love from the previous books in this..." Read more

"...WHAT WORKED FOR ME -- Vek was a great character that I have anxiously awaited a story for...." Read more

15 customers mention "Enjoyment"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book very enjoyable, keeping things interesting, with one customer noting it has everything to draw readers in.

"...is the first one I bought both the book AND the audiobook- it was THAT good and I’ve read it twice this month!..." Read more

"...It's so addictive and keeps you wanting to see what's going to happen next! Ok, I'm shutting up now so I can download book 8!" Read more

"...alien lovers are not terribly alien but for a fast read, they're interesting & masculine enough to be appealing to this girl...." Read more

"...Now that's a MOM! Anyway back to the book, it was great. Anna keeps churning them out and the quality of the storyline stays topnotch!!!!!!!!!!!..." Read more

5 customers mention "Heartwarming"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming, with one review highlighting the loyal alien character with a huge heart.

"...Vek melted my heart with his protective and sensitive soul. Mia was a very determined woman...." Read more

"...He is one brave, protective, loyal Alien with a huge heart, once he is free and at House Of Galen...." Read more

"...Mia is equally devoted and compassionate and I liked her continuous support of Vek even when things got hard. CHARACTERS..." Read more

"...She soothes Vek and their story is so sweet and heartbreaking at the same time. Love it!!!" Read more

5 customers mention "Protection"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the protective male characters in the book.

"...She sees his true self not a monster. Vek melted my heart with his protective and sensitive soul. Mia was a very determined woman...." Read more

"Strong, protective males; women with gumption and loads of love for the right guy - it’s the perfect combination for a sci fi adventure /..." Read more

"...He is one brave, protective, loyal Alien with a huge heart, once he is free and at House Of Galen...." Read more

"...of my favourites ..action, gardening, badass amazonians, protective dominant men, singing, computer stuff, killing badness and invigorating sexy..." Read more

4 customers mention "Strength"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the strength of the characters in the book, with one customer noting how they successfully survive tough trials, while others describe them as brave and faithful.

"Strong, protective males; women with gumption and loads of love for the right guy - it’s the perfect combination for a sci fi adventure /..." Read more

"...Mia is fierce as all get out, faithful, strong, stubborn, beautiful yet fragile all at the same time...." Read more

"...And Vek was very successful at surviving. Not unlike Mia...." Read more

"Loved the story. The trials the two go through are tough and help define them as characters and solidify their love...." Read more

4 customers mention "Visuals"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's visuals and creative world, with one customer noting it keeps the series edgy.

"...Anna Hackett has an incredible talent and fantastic imagination, and you'll just want to keep reading...." Read more

"...These are not super intense reads but come packed with lots of great visuals - which I appreciate. Keep 'em coming!" Read more

"...So many twist and turns to keep the series edgy and fresh. The Romance is piping hot." Read more

"...Creative world and alien characters LOTS of intriguing scenarios and beings. This diversity of worlds and interactions is my favorite fantasy!..." Read more

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  • Many Hat Momma
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of my very favorites!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2019
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    I love the Galactic Gladiators series. Of all the books in this series this is the first one I bought both the book AND the audiobook- it was THAT good and I’ve read it twice this month! In a series with an overarching storyline, it is amazing to see the creativity that pours forth from this author. This newest hero isn’t one of the House of Galen gladiators, but a rescued fighter from the underbelly of Carthago- captured as a young boy and chained, forced to fight to the death for years until he seems no more than a beast. He fought for Mia and has a strange bond to her from the start. Mia is just about the only being not scared/wary of him. She knows he won’t hurt her because of his actions to protect her. If you want a fantastic romance, panty soaking physical intimate scenes (18+ only), intense action, and more male hotties than you can dream of- look no further.
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  • Red-Haired Ash
    4.0 out of 5 stars This series is great.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2020
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    Rescued by the gladiators of the House of Galen, Mia is now determined to help them find the other missing humans. But she is also determined to help the blue beast alien who helped rescue her. The more time she spends with Vek the more she is drawn to him and soon she doesn’t want to let him go.

    Finally Vek’s story! Vek has had a terrible and tragic life. He has been a slave, pumped full of drugs, and has been forced to fight to the death. The only person who has ever gotten through to him is Mia. She sees his true self not a monster. Vek melted my heart with his protective and sensitive soul.

    Mia was a very determined woman. She was determined to show Vek what real freedom could be like for him. I really liked how supportive she was of Vek, even when things got hard she never gave up on him. Mia also is a fantastic singer, is a pilot, and has many other careers. She saw this as a negative but to me this is just her living a full life. She is a well rounded woman and can do many things and I think that was great! I do hope we get to see more of her singing in the future though because clearly she had a good voice.

    As always with this series, this book was nonstop action and romance. I love that this world keeps growing and more characters keep popping up. I can’t wait to learn more about Neve. She was such a mysterious and dangerous woman that I know her story is going to be a good one.
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  • Jannie
    5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect combination for a sci fi adventure / romance. I love it!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2017
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    Strong, protective males; women with gumption and loads of love for the right guy - it’s the perfect combination for a sci fi adventure / romance.
    I’m very pleased to see Vek revealed as the amazing man he is, when not drugged into a fighting rage. Mia has just what it takes to soothe the savage Beast within! Who would think that this vicious fighter could be such a romantic fellow? Trekking across dangerous territory to rescue Dayna and Ryan is perilous, but they have no choice. Mia’s widely varied skill-set proves to be just what they need on the mission.
    One of the earth women, upon seeing one of House Galen’s allies: “Holy cow...now they are making them so handsome you want to weep in gratitude.” There are hints of future liaisons to pique your interest in what may happen next in this exciting series. “Beast” is packed with burgeoning love, deadly foes, and an unexpected ally. Excellent reading!
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  • Christal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mia Calms the Beast
    Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2022
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    This is a steamy romance with lots of action and wonderful characters. Mia is the only one who can calm the beast named Vek. Mia's singing speaks to him in ways that cannot be imagined. Vek has had a terrible life having to fight for his life in an underground arena. He was given drugs to make his rages bad enough that he won in each fight for his life. Now that they have both been saved, they work together to help find the missing women from Earth and fall in love during that process. Love overcomes!
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  • Barbara W
    5.0 out of 5 stars Galactic Gladiators is A MUST READ SERIES!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2017
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    I love me my Gladiators, each and every one of them, but Vek captured my heart from the beginning, boy howdy does he know how to love, without ever knowing it. He is one brave, protective, loyal Alien with a huge heart, once he is free and at House Of Galen. Mia is fierce as all get out, faithful, strong, stubborn, beautiful yet fragile all at the same time. Beast is a page turning, stay up all night kind of book, as is all of them, it also has all the characters you have come to know and love from the previous books in this series. Anna Hackett has an incredible talent and fantastic imagination, and you'll just want to keep reading. I highly recommend this series and all of her books, you will not be disappointed.
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  • Alison
    5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2020
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    Awww I love the big blue alien. Vek is such an intense character, filled with so much pain and rage. Abducted as a child he has known nothing but violence and death until Mia. Such an unlikely match and yet perfect for each other.

    Anna has created an action packed world that captures the imagination and holds the reader entranced. Absolutely love these books and I can't wait to see which alien falls next for our fiesty human females.
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  • Élodie Nicoli
    5.0 out of 5 stars A new great read
    Reviewed in France on March 16, 2018
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    Definitively my favorite one in this series, even if I have still 2 more books for the moment to read.
    Vek-Kek, or Blue as he was called most of the time, is with Kace one of my favorite character.
    He is no gladiator, just a survivor with an off the charts will to stay alive, but he is no bad man, he just kills to not be killed but when he encounters Mia, he finds a goal, protect her.
    Mia was never able to discover where was her true place back on Earth, going from one job to another but never filling the hole in her heart.
    Vek is more on the edge of a beast than of an human being, Mia smooths the rage inside him but he fears to hurt her.
    With Vek, Mia begins to understand she can maybe become whole, no more feeling like a disappointment for the others.
    Plus the plot was set outside of the arena, in new places, after Barbarian, we see a new aspect of this alien’s world.
    A very great read.
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  • thereadinggenie61
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in Australia on August 4, 2024
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    I’ve been waiting for Vek’s story and it did not disappoint. Mia was perfect for Vek and I actually cried a few tears towards the end of the book where there are a few heartbreaking moments. I feel for Vek and the childhood that he lost whilst captured and kept in horrific by conditions. He deserves a happy ever after . ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2022
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    I loved every minute of this book,it had everything,and kept me reading it all night I didn't want to put it down,I the main characters and enjoyed their relationships with the other people around i can't wait to read the next book in this series and would recommend these books to everyone ,no sleep for me tonight but who needs sleep anyway.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love the fact that the characters are so real
    Reviewed in Germany on December 27, 2017
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    That’s the very best gift for a writer to have, the ability to make both her worlds and her characters so real that you can see them in your head and feel for them in their struggles. But most of all I like the fact that just once here are science fiction action/romance stories where earth humans are not just good for breeding.
    Please please keep writing Ms.Hackett I love all your work but this one is fast becoming my favorite.
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