I liked it because it was a mixture of futureistic, science fiction, and romance in one book, as well as some drama, the charectors were well developed, aand made the book fun and entertaining to read ( )

When I began FORCED MATE, I knew it was both a futuristic romance and a spoof of the romance genre. Still, I was unprepared for the cheesy characters and motivations Rowena Cherry included. She had me in stitches, although I felt the parody might be over-the-top. Then the novel hit its stride. Political intrigue, culture clashes, gender issues, and romance collide to create a fun and breezy story that made one think just a little.

The main couple consists of Prince Tarrant-Arragon, a devious teddy bear who pretends to be as ruthless and tyrannical as the rest of his family, and Djinni-vera, the last virgin of his race. He kidnaps her, interrupting several of his enemies' plots. Cherry does not skirt the issue of rape. The women in the novels who have suffered rape are strongly affected by the event. But "Tigger" (as Djinni dubs him) goes to great lengths to earn his intended's permission.

Meanwhile, his enemies run amok. The mixture of slapstick and intrigue works to great effect. ( )

Tarrant-Arragon is known as a tyrant, ruling his people with a bad temper and propensity for violence. This suits him fine for fear of his reputation is handy for averting many potentially bloody, deadly situations. Unfortunately that same reputation gets him into trouble when he kidnaps and falls in love with the willful, Saurian Knight and half-djinn, Dijinni. Dijinni is all he can think of and at first his lies about his true identity don't bother him. But, the closer they get the more he realizes what he wants is a willing queen, not a Forced Mate.

Aliens, in-breeding, chess refrences and more sexual innuendo than I think I've ever read in one book before make this a very unique story. At first the large host of characters and variety of names confused me but as the story went along I was better able to figure out who everyone was and what their part in the complex plot of secrets, lies and betrayal included. I can honestly say I've never read anything quite like this before. If you enjoy science fiction and don't mind a healthy dose of varied euphemisms for various body parts and sex I'd suggest checking this book out. ( )

"Awesome! A total hoot! I couldn't put it down. Forced Mate is one of the best and funniest Sci Fi Romances I've read." ~Linnea Sinclair, author of Games of Command.

FIVE BLUE RIBBONS "FORCED MATE is one of the best science fiction romances I've read all year...." ~ Nicole Hulst, reviewer for Romance Junkies.

"ROMANCE, humour, the SAS, royalty, outer space--all in one! That combination, coupled with a wicked sense of humour makes this by far the most unusual, entertaining, yet thought-provoking book I have read in a long time." ~ Jo Thomson, reader.

FIVE ANGELS! "This book is long and complex and I loved it." ~ Jean, Fallen Angel Reviews

FOUR STARS. "FORCED MATE is a highly unique, funny and sexy read. This is an author with a bright future!" ~ Jill M. Smith, reviewer Romantic Times

"This futuristic romance is one that you won't want to miss!" ~ Cy Korte, BookIsle

FIVE STARS. "FORCED MATE is a terrific science fiction tale." ~ Harriet Klausner, sime~gen

FIVE ANGELS. "I laughed so hard I cried." ~ Izzy, Fallen Angel Reviews

FIVE STARS! "Well done and very romantic...a true page turner!" ~ Cindy Lynn Speer, Affaire de Coeur.

"HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! FORCED MATE is something any fan of futuristic romance will enjoy." ~ Shelina Emery, reviewer for MyShelf.com

FIVE MOONS! "FORCED MATE absolutely ROCKS!" ~ Brenda Clark, MystiqueBooks.com ( )

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"Awesome! A total hoot! I couldn't put it down. FORCED MATE is one of the best and funniest Sci Fi Romances I've read." Linnea Sinclair, author of An Accidental Goddess.

"FORCED MATE is the ultimate Beauty and the Beast story. Tarrant-Arragon is pure alpha-wolf, whose motto is "by stealth if possible, by force if necessary." ~ Jennifer Dunne. ( )