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Deacon by Kit Rocha Narrator: Tatiana Sokolov
Series: Gideon's Riders #2
Published by Tantor Audio on November 20, 2018
Genres: Dystopia, Erotica, Science Fiction
Length: 7 hours, 53 minutes
Format: Audiobook
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Ana has trained most of her life to achieve one goal: to prove that anything men can do, she can do better. Now she’s Sector One’s first female Rider, and being the best is the only way to ensure she won’t be its last. Distractions aren’t allowed--especially not her painful attraction to the reserved but demanding leader whose stern, grumpy demeanor has already gotten into her head.
Deacon has spent the last twenty years trying to atone for his past, but the blood he spilled as a mercenary and assassin will never wash away entirely. If his Riders knew the extent of his sins, he’d lose their trust and respect. It’s easier to keep them all at arm’s length, especially Ana. But his newest recruit’s stubbornness is starting to crack his defenses.
And their sparring matches are driving him wild.
The passion sparking between them can’t be denied, but neither can the vengeance barreling toward Deacon. When his old squad comes back to punish him for his betrayal, Ana and the Riders are squarely in the line of fire. The only way to save his people may be to make the ultimate sacrifice.
But first, he has to convince Ana not to follow him straight into hell.
Deacon is the second book in the Gideon’s Riders series. It is a science fiction erotica, with a new couple in each book. I think it helps to read them in order as the world building and character building continues throughout the series. This one has a bit more of the religious aspect with Sector One and I’m not sure I like it.
The couple here are Deacon and Ana. Deacon is Gideon’s second in command and has been with him about 20 years. He has a shadowy past, unknown to most people. I’m not all that into Deacon, but the story here is still good.
Ana has been about the Riders her whole life. Her father was a famous Rider. She is the first female Rider. As any female knows, one has to be better than male counterparts to even join the game. Ana is awesome. I like her so much. Of course, she has to be attracted to Deacon. *rolls eyes*
Anyway, some things in Deacon’s past come calling. The whole team of Riders ends up involved. It’s generally smart and exciting. We learn a bit more about the sectors overall, too. Ana makes mistakes but she owns up to them and really is a solid fighter and compassionate woman.
Narration:
Tatiana Sokolov continues as the narrator, which is great. I did listen at 1.25x narration, which I’ve been using 1.5x speed. She handles a variety of voices well and I like her male voices. Her straight narration when she is not voicing dialogue is pleasing. Her performance certainly added to my enjoyment.
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About Kit Rocha
Once upon a time, two best friends decided to write paranormal romance. And while that was awesome, they also sometimes wanted to write insanely dirty stuff that wasn’t paranormal at all. This is that stuff.
Kit Rocha is the dystopian-erotic-romance writing alter-ego of writing duo Moira Rogers.
How do you make a Moira Rogers? Take a former forensic science and nursing student obsessed with paranormal romance and add a computer programmer with a passion for gritty urban fantasy. Toss in a dash of whimsy and a lot of caffeine, and enjoy with a side of chocolate by the light of the full moon.
By day, Bree and Donna are mild-mannered ladies who reside in the Deep South. At night, when their husbands and children are asleep, they combine forces to unleash the product of their fevered imaginations upon the page
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I read all types of books but my favorites are urban fantasy and romantic suspense.I like some romance and some action / adventure / mystery in everything.I like sex in my books but please, only between TWO people.Intimate conversation is equally important to the sex in a book.It lets me see the characters.The other thing I enjoy is humor.
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Reading this book contributed to these challenges:
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I haven’t read anything by this author but this sounds like an interesting series. Ana sounds like a great character. Glad you liked this one, Anne!
Thanks. Characters are key to making a book. She is awesome.
I do love this series. My favorite scene in this book is towards the end with Gideon and Ana. I love how they both learn from either other.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart