Challenging Saber: The Alliance Book 4: Science Fiction Romance
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Challenging Saber: The Alliance Book 4: Science Fiction Romance

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What readers are saying about Challenging Saber! "Really good. Kept me on the edge of my seat. Loved the characters." "Really good. Kept me on the edge of my seat. Loved the characters." "a fantastic story. i loved taylor and her personality. saber is a stubborn warrior and loves taylor. sadness and humor with action." "a fantastic story. i loved taylor and her personality. saber is a stubborn warrior and loves taylor. sadness and humor with action." "Finally we have Saber and Taylor's story. Great characters fleshed out in this book. A great plot and a build up that cries out for more in the series. Can't wait to read more by this author." "Finally we have Saber and Taylor's story. Great characters fleshed out in this book. A great plot and a build up that cries out for more in the series. Can't wait to read more by this author." "She writes with such humor! Love it!" "She writes with such humor! Love it!" "This book was great. I loved the story and the characters. If you like adventure, love and action you want be disappointed." "This book was great. I loved the story and the characters. If you like adventure, love and action you want be disappointed." "I loved how the story had all the intrigue of a couple growing together. How love had to wait for satisfaction. They fighting and espionage was awesome and filled with craftiness." "I loved how the story had all the intrigue of a couple growing together. How love had to wait for satisfaction. They fighting and espionage was awesome and filled with craftiness." "I love this universe i love how he tied all the different Series together. This is a must read all of them are i love them all!!!!" "I love this universe i love how he tied all the different Series together. This is a must read all of them are i love them all!!!!" "Loved reading Taylor & Saber's book!! Loved her Piss & Vinegar attitude! Trolls indeed LOL All the books in this series that intertwine together are awesome!" "Loved reading Taylor & Saber's book!! Loved her Piss & Vinegar attitude! Trolls indeed LOL All the books in this series that intertwine together are awesome!" "Each of these stories are just better than the last one. I love the human women with their ability to out think their captors and get the upper hand." "Each of these stories are just better than the last one. I love the human women with their ability to out think their captors and get the upper hand." "Loved it, loved it, loved it. It sets up so many other stories from her other books and crosses them over. I can't wait to see where the next story leads." "Loved it, loved it, loved it. It sets up so many other stories from her other books and crosses them over. I can't wait to see where the next story leads." S.E. Smith is a New York Times (Twin Dragons and Dagger's Hope) and 14 time USA TODAY Bestselling author of Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance. She brings another action, adventure, and suspense-filled romance series to transport readers out of this world.Sexy hot, full of action and adventure, three dimensional worlds filled with characters you fall in love with--what more can a reader ask for?! These stories bring to life heroines who are strong, smart, and innovative and heroes who are pure alpha with a vulnerability that will melt your heart. Fast-paced, the stories always contain twists and turns when you least expect them and will keep you turning the page to find out what happens next.xa0With over 1 million books sold world-wide, it is no wonder that readers say they reread my stories over and over again and always discover something new! Check out The Alliance series and discover a true, interactive reading experience that will leave you addicted for more! From the Inside Flap Just a peek! "Goddess, Taylor," he breathed.The sexy smile on her lips sent his senses spiraling out of control. His eyes fastened on her lips as her tongue peeked out to run along her bottom lip. A choked moan escaped when she squeezed him before sliding her hand up to the tip of him and back down.xa0"Tonight, I'm not leaving," she informed him with eyes of melted chocolate.xa0"Taylor," he groaned, trying to shake his head in denial even as his arms reached for her. "You are not stupid," Saber growled under his breath. He stepped back and slid his hands down her arms to hold her away from him when she tried to hide her face again. "Taylor, look at me," he ordered. He waited until she looked up at him before he spoke again. "You are one of the smartest females I have ever met."She sniffed again. "I don't feel it," she mumbled in a grumpy tone. "The other girls....""What did the other girls do?" Saber demanded angrily.Taylor looked away. "They make fun of the way I talk and how I dress and the way I look. One of them even called me ugly," she whispered, refusing to look at him. "I punched her in the nose.""She called you... You did what?!" Saber exclaimed, placing his hand under her chin so she was forced to look up at him.xa0Taylor's lips twitched. "I said I punched her in the nose," she reluctantly admitted. "I was aiming for her mouth, but she turned at the last minute to say some other nasty comment to the group of girls she was with and I hit her nose instead."A startled chuckle escaped Saber. "Did you make her bleed?" he asked in curiosity. S.E. Smith is a New York Times (Twin Dragons and Dagger's Hope) and 14 time USA TODAY Bestselling author of Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance brings another action, adventure, and suspense-filled story to transport readers out of this world.Audiobook Narrator Bio: Paul Heitsch/David Brenin , after producing, directing, and engineering spoken word recordings for over twenty years, began narrating audiobooks in 2011, and has recorded many bestselling titles as both himself and under a pseudonym. A classically trained pianist, Paul is also a composer and sound designer, and is currently the director of music for the James Madison University School of Theatre and Dance, and an adjunct instructor for the JMU School of Music. He and his family live in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia (although Chicago will always be his hometown). Read more

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  • USA Today Bestseller! To wake the beast inside him… Saber fears he will never fully recover from his debilitating injury, and if he cannot protect his Amate, he knows he doesn’t deserve her. She should choose a warrior, not a cripple who will need her constant help, so Saber does everything in his power to push away the delicate human he has fallen in love with. Taylor Sampson may be human, but that doesn’t make her weak. She and her sisters survived four years on Earth’s violent streets after the Alliance made first contact. She was a teenager then, but she is all grown up now, and she has her eye on the Trivator who captured her heart seven years ago. Taylor has one last assignment on another planet in order to complete her schooling. Once she finishes, she plans to show Saber that he is the man she wants, stubbornness and all, but when civil war erupts, she is trapped behind enemy lines. It isn’t long before Saber discovers that Taylor has been left behind, and suddenly there’s no room in his life for pity, not for himself, or anyone who gets in his way. Internationally acclaimed S.E. Smith presents a new action-packed story full of adventure and romance. Brimming with her signature humor, vivid scenes, and beloved characters, this book is sure to be another fan-favorite!Main Content: 187 (6x9) pages, 60,618 words

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Solid - no rereading as is my habit thou

I have read all of the S.E. Smith books she has released in Kindle format. I've found with the last 5-6 books a feeling of predictability. A bit of substitute new names/character traits, slightly vary the plot twist and here is the new book. My word to describe the mood of the book is Meh but with the direction of suspense since it is a story cliffhanger. The romance in this book is taken care of with a nice bow so Saber & Taylor have their loving relationship.

I enjoyed reading the book for the couple of hours of enjoyment from one of my favorite "wordsmiths" ;). This is no Gracie's Touch or Paul's Pursuit (my two favorites) but a wonderful addition to my library.
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Love a good science fiction romance

Challenging Saber is book 4 in The Alliance Series, and it is FINALLY the story of Taylor and Saber - I have been wanting to read their story since book 1! The start of this book gives the reader a quick recap of what we already know of these 2 from the past few books - how they met, Taylor's feistiness, the difference in their ages which means Saber has to wait until Taylor is of age to act on their attraction. I would recommend reading this series in order, but it could be read as a standalone due to the recap at the start.

I loved this book, although I probably couldn't decide between the first in the series and this one as to which is my favourite. Poor Taylor is finally old enough for Saber, but he is struggling with his injury, and whether he will be enough for Taylor due to the difficulties it causes him. Similar to the other books, there is some drama which makes Saber realise Taylor is his, and he sets off to rescue her after she gets caught up in the beginnings of a civil war on a different planet. Another great read in this series, onto book 5!
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Great book

Love this series. I can't wait till the next one come out! :)
Strong female characters and great story development. I would recommend reading the other books in this series first.
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Taylor gets her warrior

A fun, quick read and good wrap up to the sisters finally claiming their warriors. Looking forward to the next book.
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No! No! No!

I want the rest of the story. I have read all of Susan Smith's stories and there was not one that I didn't like. I'm in awe of her creative mind. I like that she is incorporating characters from other storylines in her books. So.....when's the rest of the story coming out? Sorry for the spoiler alert!
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Worth Every Minute Of The Wait

We've waited for Taylor to grow up. Saber waited patiently, but not happily for her to grow up.

Without spoiling this for people who have not read the series, I've known since Book 1 that this was not going to be easy, and with each subsequent book in the series I wondered how SE Smith was going to pull this one out of a nose dive. With each book we saw Taylor becoming more frustrated with the distance Saber was enforcing, not because she was young, but because he was damaged and proud.

I woke my husband up with my crying at 3 AM reading the beginning of this book. I hurt so bad for Saber, hurt even more so for Taylor because she was trying to hard for him. By the time she walked out with her ultimatum, I had to stop reading for the night because Taylor had such a tough row to hoe.

Seeing Saber struggle with his inability to protect Taylor, painfully entwined with his love for her was heartbreaking. By the time Hunter came to collect him, he was resolute. I wanted to cheer for him. And, you know, being Taylor, nothing was going to be easy.

I loved this book, and it was worth every minute of the wait. Also, it brings together two of her series, Lords of Kassis and The Alliance books so seamlessly and so richly that I cannot wait for the next one. It was nice to see Hunter and Jesse and their children, Dagger and Jordan and their child, Razor and Kali... It's always nice to revisit people you've loved in other books and see what happens after their HEA.
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Another great story, !

No author I have ever read has tied her various series together as well as this one. If you read books in a series because you love to see old friends show up, to find out how they are getting along in life...then S.E. Smith is the author for you. Saber 's story is a wonderful follow-up to the alliance books, but it ties her Kassian series in as well.... Can't wait for the next book!!!
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Absolutely Wonderful!

Loved the story! I think it is my favorite Alliance book so far. Just couldn't put it down. Thank you Sue for another great adventure.
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Entertaining read

I enjoyed saber and Taylor story. Lots of action and hot sex scenes. There are some surprises. I recommend this book
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Disappointed

First off those that haven't read all of S E Smith's book you need to. To understand the last 30 mins of the book. I didn't really like the cliffhanger ending to start a new series. The story never really finished it was a bunch of riddles and secrets. The couple didn't have any chemistry or connection like they normally do in a Smith book. It was like the only point of this book was to push it in a way to make a spin off. I would have given it 1 star if I didn't normally love every book by this author.
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