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She thought herself a robot, defective and unique among her kind, until he taught her how to live again.
F814 exists to serve the humans until they decide to terminate her. An instinct for survival makes her fight, but when she achieves freedom, she discovers she cannot throw off the chains of habit. Everything changes when another flesh covered droid arrives, a cyborg he calls himself, who teaches her she is more than a machine.
Solus hates humanity, and even though he was born as a flawed human, he strives to eradicate all traces of it from his persona—until he meets F814. Meeting and touching her releases something in him. Has him yearning for things he doesn’t understand. Makes him long for…affection.
Before he can learn to love though, he must first tackle the task of reminding F814 that she is more than the sum of her mechanical parts. But of course, when dealing with an illogical thing like emotions, there is no sure plan for success.
F814 exists to serve the humans until they decide to terminate her. An instinct for survival makes her fight, but when she achieves freedom, she discovers she cannot throw off the chains of habit. Everything changes when another flesh covered droid arrives, a cyborg he calls himself, who teaches her she is more than a machine.
Solus hates humanity, and even though he was born as a flawed human, he strives to eradicate all traces of it from his persona—until he meets F814. Meeting and touching her releases something in him. Has him yearning for things he doesn’t understand. Makes him long for…affection.
Before he can learn to love though, he must first tackle the task of reminding F814 that she is more than the sum of her mechanical parts. But of course, when dealing with an illogical thing like emotions, there is no sure plan for success.
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First published April 15, 2012
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Eve Langlais
345 books5,390 followers~ New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author
Hello, my name is Eve Langlais and I am an International Bestselling author who loves to write hot romance, usually with werewolves, cyborgs or aliens .
I should warn you, I have a twisted imagination and a sarcastic sense of humor something I like to let loose in my writing. While well known for my shifter stories, I am also extremely partial to aliens, the kind who like to abduct humans and then drive them insane...with pleasure. Or do you like something a little darker, more serious? Then check out my cyborgs whose battle with humanity have captivated readers worldwide.
If you'd like to know more, read some excerpts or find out what I’m working on, then please visit me at http://www.EveLanglais.com or sign up for my newsletter at http://www.evelanglais.com/newrelease .
I am also extremely active on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eve.langlais.98
Hello, my name is Eve Langlais and I am an International Bestselling author who loves to write hot romance, usually with werewolves, cyborgs or aliens .
I should warn you, I have a twisted imagination and a sarcastic sense of humor something I like to let loose in my writing. While well known for my shifter stories, I am also extremely partial to aliens, the kind who like to abduct humans and then drive them insane...with pleasure. Or do you like something a little darker, more serious? Then check out my cyborgs whose battle with humanity have captivated readers worldwide.
If you'd like to know more, read some excerpts or find out what I’m working on, then please visit me at http://www.EveLanglais.com or sign up for my newsletter at http://www.evelanglais.com/newrelease .
I am also extremely active on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eve.langlais.98
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February 16, 2019
I enjoyed the story of Cyborgs Solus and F814, too!
Solus hates humans. When he discovers F814 at a abandoned planet at an abandoned mine, he realises straight away that she is cyborg. Now he needs to convince her that she is much more than just a machine.
F814 thinks that she is a droid. She has suffered a lot in the hands of humans. When she found the opportunity, she killed everyone at the mine where she was serving as a worker and as a sex slave. She has also killed all the humans who came to the planet and disturb her peace.
When some strangers appear that are much stronger than her and explain that they are cyborgs and she is a cyborg like them, she simply cannot believe them. So, they just grab her.
I loved the fact that this series features female cyborgs. This is something that you don't find easily in scifi romance. I have read plenty of books with male cyborgs, but this is the first series that I read with female ones. I am hooked!
Solus hates humans. When he discovers F814 at a abandoned planet at an abandoned mine, he realises straight away that she is cyborg. Now he needs to convince her that she is much more than just a machine.
F814 thinks that she is a droid. She has suffered a lot in the hands of humans. When she found the opportunity, she killed everyone at the mine where she was serving as a worker and as a sex slave. She has also killed all the humans who came to the planet and disturb her peace.
When some strangers appear that are much stronger than her and explain that they are cyborgs and she is a cyborg like them, she simply cannot believe them. So, they just grab her.
I loved the fact that this series features female cyborgs. This is something that you don't find easily in scifi romance. I have read plenty of books with male cyborgs, but this is the first series that I read with female ones. I am hooked!
May 19, 2012
Psssst.... I have a secret....... I LOVE Eve Langlais!
Okay, so not a huge secret. :) I'm pretty sure I've pointed out that little tidbit a few times. I just can't help it. Her books make me laugh hysterically, make me cry (I don't usually do tears), and last, but certainly not least, they are hot! Everything I ever wanted in erotic romance is a sure thing when it comes to Ms. Langlais.
F814 hit the mark.
The book synopsis is pretty spot on so, I don't feel the need to spoil any of the goodies for you. Just know that you're in for one heck of an emotional ride with this one. F814's life hasn't been too great *understatement* And until Solus meets F814 he's an emotionless automaton bent on nothing than revenge. Together they learn what it means to feel and embrace their human sides. F814 was wonderful :)
GO METAL!
Okay, so not a huge secret. :) I'm pretty sure I've pointed out that little tidbit a few times. I just can't help it. Her books make me laugh hysterically, make me cry (I don't usually do tears), and last, but certainly not least, they are hot! Everything I ever wanted in erotic romance is a sure thing when it comes to Ms. Langlais.
F814 hit the mark.
The book synopsis is pretty spot on so, I don't feel the need to spoil any of the goodies for you. Just know that you're in for one heck of an emotional ride with this one. F814's life hasn't been too great *understatement* And until Solus meets F814 he's an emotionless automaton bent on nothing than revenge. Together they learn what it means to feel and embrace their human sides. F814 was wonderful :)
GO METAL!
July 13, 2019
Solus isn’t a human lover let’s just say so when he finds F814 he is intrigued but also notices she is a cyborg and female cyborgs are not supposed to be.
F814 thinks she is a droid but she dreams of a different life.
As time passes she suffers a lot at the hands of the humans who are working her like a robot. When the opportunity comes she does kill her captives. But is stuck on this planet and when Solus comes to it with his group she doesn’t understand them or why they think she is something she isn’t.
It’s an interesting book and I really enjoyed her learning who and what she is.
The action in this book was a lot better than the first and that is saying something because the first book really set up the world and it was pretty great. I want more.
The narration was great as well.
F814 thinks she is a droid but she dreams of a different life.
As time passes she suffers a lot at the hands of the humans who are working her like a robot. When the opportunity comes she does kill her captives. But is stuck on this planet and when Solus comes to it with his group she doesn’t understand them or why they think she is something she isn’t.
It’s an interesting book and I really enjoyed her learning who and what she is.
The action in this book was a lot better than the first and that is saying something because the first book really set up the world and it was pretty great. I want more.
The narration was great as well.
January 22, 2014
4+ Stars
I'm really enjoying this series. A short, quick, steamy fun read with bits of humor, this is the perfect story for when you feel like starting something new but don't have the time to get caught up in a longer saga.
I'm really enjoying this series. A short, quick, steamy fun read with bits of humor, this is the perfect story for when you feel like starting something new but don't have the time to get caught up in a longer saga.
October 10, 2015
Review originally posted at RabidReads.com.
In this sequel to the cyborg series, it starts off with F814. She is a droid working in a mining camp. She is different from all the other droids in that she has this humanoid type body that can’t take all of the abuse that the other droids can. She works hard to hide that she has any feelings, that is until she hears that she is set for termination. That doesn’t go over very well and let’s just say that the humans are the ones that are terminated. She lives alone for several months, while humans keep coming to try to take the mining asteroid back, to no avail.
Solus, Seth, Aramus, and Einstein are sent on a mission to get much needed supplies for the cyborg home base by Joe (from C791), the cyborg leader. They stop on what they think is an abandoned mining asteroid only to find a female cyborg mining the ore. She doesn’t take lightly having these guys show up. She also doesn’t believe that she is the same thing as they are. She also doesn’t believe that she has sister cyborgs.
Solus is a cyborg who despises humans way more that the majority of the cyborgs. He prides himself on his logic and lack of feelings. He was also the one who gave Joe the most grief in book one when Joe fell in love. So you can imagine how it goes over when he starts to have feelings for this new female. He got very possessive over F814 for the longest time. It is quite the struggle for him, both to internally come to terms with these feelings. Then he had to figure out how to share those feelings with this woman who is just as confused as he is.
F814 has no memory of her life before the mining camp. She doesn’t ever remember being human. She doesn’t remember ever being any kind of cyborg before the camp. All she has ever known is the abuse given to her by the humans that ran the camp. They treated her like a sexbot and a robot slave. She didn’t have adequate food, water or warmth, just enough to get by. It takes a while before they even figure out that her name is Fiona.
Like the previous book in the series. This book was a lot of fun and quick read. I have to say it again. Who knew that cyborgs could be so much fun and so sexy?? I should’ve read this series so long ago. Well, I’m getting caught up now and I’m loving it. I highly recommend this series if you are looking for something fun to read. I do recommend starting at the series, because the world-building is really set in that book and continues to build in this book.
In this sequel to the cyborg series, it starts off with F814. She is a droid working in a mining camp. She is different from all the other droids in that she has this humanoid type body that can’t take all of the abuse that the other droids can. She works hard to hide that she has any feelings, that is until she hears that she is set for termination. That doesn’t go over very well and let’s just say that the humans are the ones that are terminated. She lives alone for several months, while humans keep coming to try to take the mining asteroid back, to no avail.
Solus, Seth, Aramus, and Einstein are sent on a mission to get much needed supplies for the cyborg home base by Joe (from C791), the cyborg leader. They stop on what they think is an abandoned mining asteroid only to find a female cyborg mining the ore. She doesn’t take lightly having these guys show up. She also doesn’t believe that she is the same thing as they are. She also doesn’t believe that she has sister cyborgs.
Solus is a cyborg who despises humans way more that the majority of the cyborgs. He prides himself on his logic and lack of feelings. He was also the one who gave Joe the most grief in book one when Joe fell in love. So you can imagine how it goes over when he starts to have feelings for this new female. He got very possessive over F814 for the longest time. It is quite the struggle for him, both to internally come to terms with these feelings. Then he had to figure out how to share those feelings with this woman who is just as confused as he is.
F814 has no memory of her life before the mining camp. She doesn’t ever remember being human. She doesn’t remember ever being any kind of cyborg before the camp. All she has ever known is the abuse given to her by the humans that ran the camp. They treated her like a sexbot and a robot slave. She didn’t have adequate food, water or warmth, just enough to get by. It takes a while before they even figure out that her name is Fiona.
Like the previous book in the series. This book was a lot of fun and quick read. I have to say it again. Who knew that cyborgs could be so much fun and so sexy?? I should’ve read this series so long ago. Well, I’m getting caught up now and I’m loving it. I highly recommend this series if you are looking for something fun to read. I do recommend starting at the series, because the world-building is really set in that book and continues to build in this book.
August 3, 2016
F814 is a female robot who exists to serve her human owners on a mining asteroid. Though treated worse than any other droid she consistently works harder and longer hours without fail so it's unclear why an order to terminate her is issued. The mining foreman decides to use F814's body one last time before carrying out his orders. Little does he realize that F814 is really a cyborg who has slowly evolved into having independent thought processes and doesn't agree with the termination directive.
Solus and his crew have been sent out to salvage resources for their planet. Thinking to check out an abandoned mining site they encounter a lone inhabitant who claims to be a droid though it's apparent she is one of the missing female cyborgs they've been searching for. Their plans to rescue her and bring her back to their home planet is made more difficult when they detect a strong Earth military force closing in and one stubborn female cyborg who refuses to leave. Solus would leave her to her fate if it wasn't for his body's response to her that defies logic.
I haven't been a fan of cyborg sci-fi but with series like this one I am slowly seeing the light. Loved the ongoing series plot and the individual romance between the two main characters. They have chemistry as they discover that emotions aren't all bad and females are so very very frustrating to understand, even cyborgs. After a crash course in 'courting' though they still fail to understand women in general which is so fun to experience as the reader.
Additionally, the author has definitely set the stage for future installments that I'm happy are already out so I don't have to wait. I don't know if I'm more excited about Seth, Einstein, or Amamus meeting their fate. Oh, who am I kidding. ARAMUS, you're going down and I can't wait. hehe
Adult content. Yup it's in here and definitely compliments the characters relationship and story line. Though not too indepth or graphic I still enjoyed the scenes as F814 begins to understand that sex can be pleasurable and mutually satisfying. I am a little surprised that any oral skills weren't featured more but maybe that's just me.
Overall I enjoyed this installment with only a few minor personal issues. Looking forward to plowing through the other three available series for more of cyborg action... OK. again, kidding. Aramus you're next. lol.
Solus and his crew have been sent out to salvage resources for their planet. Thinking to check out an abandoned mining site they encounter a lone inhabitant who claims to be a droid though it's apparent she is one of the missing female cyborgs they've been searching for. Their plans to rescue her and bring her back to their home planet is made more difficult when they detect a strong Earth military force closing in and one stubborn female cyborg who refuses to leave. Solus would leave her to her fate if it wasn't for his body's response to her that defies logic.
I haven't been a fan of cyborg sci-fi but with series like this one I am slowly seeing the light. Loved the ongoing series plot and the individual romance between the two main characters. They have chemistry as they discover that emotions aren't all bad and females are so very very frustrating to understand, even cyborgs. After a crash course in 'courting' though they still fail to understand women in general which is so fun to experience as the reader.
Additionally, the author has definitely set the stage for future installments that I'm happy are already out so I don't have to wait. I don't know if I'm more excited about Seth, Einstein, or Amamus meeting their fate. Oh, who am I kidding. ARAMUS, you're going down and I can't wait. hehe
Adult content. Yup it's in here and definitely compliments the characters relationship and story line. Though not too indepth or graphic I still enjoyed the scenes as F814 begins to understand that sex can be pleasurable and mutually satisfying. I am a little surprised that any oral skills weren't featured more but maybe that's just me.
Overall I enjoyed this installment with only a few minor personal issues. Looking forward to plowing through the other three available series for more of cyborg action... OK. again, kidding. Aramus you're next. lol.
January 4, 2016
Yes! these are the droids I'm looking for!!!!! Liked it less than the first one but still good~~~
May 1, 2017
3 Stars
The cyborgs found out in the first book, C791, that there were 13 females created. (Only 12 are left.) Solus and a select group of cyborgs were sent out to find them. In this story F814 was sent to a mining company on an astroid where she's working as a mining slave and is used by the one in charge as a sex bot. After too many lashes with electricity her last reboot has started to make her self aware. Like what happened with Joe with the EMP in C791, she's aware she's more than just a droid.
The cyborgs found out in the first book, C791, that there were 13 females created. (Only 12 are left.) Solus and a select group of cyborgs were sent out to find them. In this story F814 was sent to a mining company on an astroid where she's working as a mining slave and is used by the one in charge as a sex bot. After too many lashes with electricity her last reboot has started to make her self aware. Like what happened with Joe with the EMP in C791, she's aware she's more than just a droid.
May 13, 2012
F814 is a great continuation to a great sci fi series. I love the characters and the lives they have lived and are striving to continue. Joe (hero C791) has sent his cyborg brothers on a mission to find some much needed resources for survival. The added benefit to the assignment is that they have stumbled upon one of Chloe’s cyborg sisters. The problem is that the guys must convince her that she is indeed a cyborg and not a defective worker droid, and that to survive she needs to come with them.
F814 (Fiona) knows that she is defective. She has discovered that she no longer has to take the commands of the humans who abuse her. This allows for her to survive the humans attempted termination of her. She discovers that survival alone is completely uncharted territory and does not know exactly what to do, other than protect what she has made a home from humans, soldiers, and pirates.
Solus immediately recognizes Fiona for what she is, a cyborg female. Convincing her of this on her terms is very amusing. She has been harmed by others too often for her to trust, yet that is exactly what he is asking of her. Solus has a strong dislike for all things human. He sees emotions as a human weakness. When he begins having feelings and emotions this book really grabs your attention. How can one love and have a happily ever after without emotions?
Solus and Fiona make a great couple to read. They are both experiencing emotions that they never thought they would have. The new sentiments make their reactions to each other difficult to express at times. While they both know exactly what they want and what they want from each other they have a difficult time getting the point across clearly.
Seth and Aramus bring the humor that Eve’s books are known for to the table. As this series continues readers learn a little more about each of the cyborgs that have small roles, who will hopefully get their own books soon. I like Seth. He is the most human of the group and he gets himself in the craziest situations because of it. I also can’t wait to read the female that is going to knock Aramus into another world. He is so stringent!
This is a great read that I recommend to paranormal romance fans who may want to venture into the future, a future where scientific advancements and experimentation on humans have given the world cyborgs.
F814 (Fiona) knows that she is defective. She has discovered that she no longer has to take the commands of the humans who abuse her. This allows for her to survive the humans attempted termination of her. She discovers that survival alone is completely uncharted territory and does not know exactly what to do, other than protect what she has made a home from humans, soldiers, and pirates.
Solus immediately recognizes Fiona for what she is, a cyborg female. Convincing her of this on her terms is very amusing. She has been harmed by others too often for her to trust, yet that is exactly what he is asking of her. Solus has a strong dislike for all things human. He sees emotions as a human weakness. When he begins having feelings and emotions this book really grabs your attention. How can one love and have a happily ever after without emotions?
Solus and Fiona make a great couple to read. They are both experiencing emotions that they never thought they would have. The new sentiments make their reactions to each other difficult to express at times. While they both know exactly what they want and what they want from each other they have a difficult time getting the point across clearly.
Seth and Aramus bring the humor that Eve’s books are known for to the table. As this series continues readers learn a little more about each of the cyborgs that have small roles, who will hopefully get their own books soon. I like Seth. He is the most human of the group and he gets himself in the craziest situations because of it. I also can’t wait to read the female that is going to knock Aramus into another world. He is so stringent!
This is a great read that I recommend to paranormal romance fans who may want to venture into the future, a future where scientific advancements and experimentation on humans have given the world cyborgs.
October 27, 2013
The female cyborg F814 has no idea about her own history, thinking she´s a mining droid with flaws since she´s on a mining site out in no-where space. Threatened with termination, she takes her destiny in her own hands, and takes out anyone trying to hurt her.
Solus is assigned to take his team to raid a mining site, take all things worth taking and search for information. Little did he know that he´d meet the one who´ll make him question himself and maybe - start feeling?
Great, quick read, smutty fluff and Alpha males who grumble and growl.
Solus is assigned to take his team to raid a mining site, take all things worth taking and search for information. Little did he know that he´d meet the one who´ll make him question himself and maybe - start feeling?
Great, quick read, smutty fluff and Alpha males who grumble and growl.
April 8, 2015
I really enjoy these books. Hot cyborgs work for me!!
September 4, 2017
Great next book in series. I enjoyed Solus and Fiona even more than the first couple. They were funny - without meaning to be. Taking things so literally. Solus was cute in his grumpiness.
August 7, 2017
F814 Cyborgs: More Than Machines by Eve Langlais
Second in the cyborg romance series, this book has the highly intelligent man-made soldiers fighting to protect one of their own. And even though it takes awhile for them to convince F814 that she is more than just a drone, it takes even longer for Solus to acknowledge his own feelings of love.
Well written and enjoyable for the sci-fi romance lover. A bit darker than this author is known for but still towards the lighter end of the genre.
I admit that the few typos/proofreading are annoying if inconsequential.
Excerpt:
"I am not a cyborg. A am a meld of flesh and parts. An android." She stood and would have moved away but he was quicker, leaping to his feet and placing his hands on her arms, halting her.
"Cyborgs are what happens when humans meld a living person with a machine."
"Impossible."
"The truth. Androids don't wear real flesh. Cyborgs do. Androids don't think for themselves. Cyborgs do. Androids can't feel." He leaned in close, captivated by her brown eyes which stare at him, unblinking. "Cyborgs feel. And care. And hate. And some even love." He couldn't believe he said that last part.
She snorted, the very sound a confirmation of the words she chose to deny. "I am obviously an advanced model even with all my flaws."
Solus growled in frustration. "Stubborn female. What must I do to prove to you I am right?"
Excerpt from F814 by Eve Langlais
Second in the cyborg romance series, this book has the highly intelligent man-made soldiers fighting to protect one of their own. And even though it takes awhile for them to convince F814 that she is more than just a drone, it takes even longer for Solus to acknowledge his own feelings of love.
Well written and enjoyable for the sci-fi romance lover. A bit darker than this author is known for but still towards the lighter end of the genre.
I admit that the few typos/proofreading are annoying if inconsequential.
Excerpt:
"I am not a cyborg. A am a meld of flesh and parts. An android." She stood and would have moved away but he was quicker, leaping to his feet and placing his hands on her arms, halting her.
"Cyborgs are what happens when humans meld a living person with a machine."
"Impossible."
"The truth. Androids don't wear real flesh. Cyborgs do. Androids don't think for themselves. Cyborgs do. Androids can't feel." He leaned in close, captivated by her brown eyes which stare at him, unblinking. "Cyborgs feel. And care. And hate. And some even love." He couldn't believe he said that last part.
She snorted, the very sound a confirmation of the words she chose to deny. "I am obviously an advanced model even with all my flaws."
Solus growled in frustration. "Stubborn female. What must I do to prove to you I am right?"
Excerpt from F814 by Eve Langlais
October 27, 2017
At first, I quite enjoyed this book. I liked the couple didn’t immediately jump into each other’s bones. F814 had a trust issue which I completely understand because of the horror she went through. Solus, regardless of his cold attitude, he is actually a caring cyborg that he wanted the best for F814 & thinks he doesn’t deserve her.
All was well until at point that both of them are TSTL. Reading their BS thoughts like “oh Solus doesn’t love me, doesn’t want me for forever” & “oh F814 deserves better & besides, she said she’s incapable to love, to feel more than just feeling alive” over & over again, it only just pissed me off.
The most hated part, F814 acted immature she ran away after hearing a false declaration. Ran she did & put herself in danger, stumbled into the hands of enemy. My brain couldn’t stop flashing “idiot female cyborg”. I mean, she’s a CYBORG. She could command her feelings to ignore the heartbroken or pain anyway. It is like embracing newfound emotion that gone wrong.
Seriously who needs drama llama angst-y shaite in sci-fi romance when you could have them in contemporary romance and in most of young/new adult fiction?
I still love the writing style and it needs another round of proper editing. Plenty of them confusing sentence that is in the book. That is all & read on your own peril.
All was well until at point that both of them are TSTL. Reading their BS thoughts like “oh Solus doesn’t love me, doesn’t want me for forever” & “oh F814 deserves better & besides, she said she’s incapable to love, to feel more than just feeling alive” over & over again, it only just pissed me off.
The most hated part, F814 acted immature she ran away after hearing a false declaration. Ran she did & put herself in danger, stumbled into the hands of enemy. My brain couldn’t stop flashing “idiot female cyborg”. I mean, she’s a CYBORG. She could command her feelings to ignore the heartbroken or pain anyway. It is like embracing newfound emotion that gone wrong.
Seriously who needs drama llama angst-y shaite in sci-fi romance when you could have them in contemporary romance and in most of young/new adult fiction?
I still love the writing style and it needs another round of proper editing. Plenty of them confusing sentence that is in the book. That is all & read on your own peril.
March 1, 2021
Well written science fiction romance with the H/h being cyborgs. Interesting back story with some steamy sex scenes - a bit too insta love though, but this was a novella. 3.5 stars.
July 22, 2012
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Let me gush! I love how Ms. Eve Langlais starts this book. F814 (aka Fiona) is not a droid, although they made her believe it. She was a woman and she remembers her former life only in her dreams. She is disturbed with feelings that start to fill her head, she doesn't even know what they are and fears she might be reprogrammed if discovered.
In my dreams, I have a name. A home. A family and friends.
I can even see their faces and hear their voices. Feel their hugs and affection. Bask in the warmth of their love.
In my dreams, I am different, carefree, and happy. I speak when I want to. I feel emotions, a torrent of them, and stranger than that, my body is entirely covered in pink flesh. My hair is long and unbound, silky strands of gold that swirl around me, clinging to my brightly colored garments.
In my dreams, I recall a time when I still know how to sing, laugh, and dance.
In my dreams, I am alive.
Abused and slated for termination, she decides she had enough. She strikes back, defending herself against the humans from the mining operation where she works, fighting until she is the only one standing. Afterwards, she is tormented to find she's unable to truly break free, to throw off the chains of habit. However, she discovers she is more than a machine with the arrival of another flesh covered droid, a cyborg, whose touch releases something in both of them.
Solus, outspoken and defiant, hates humanity even though he was born a flawed human and wants to eradicate every trace of his humanity—until he meets F814. She stirs something inside him and makes him yearn for things he doesn't understand. He promises to find Chloe’s sisters—she was one of thirteen female cyborg.
Given less power and strength, the military used them in torturous experiments, abused their bodies in such a degrading fashion that Solus felt like the planet’s biggest cybernetic asshole for the way he initially treated Chloe.
In their search for information and supplies, Solus and his team go to the mining operation where F814 was living. Solus falls in love with the cyborg who thinks herself a machine and he will do anything to protect her and to make her realize that she is much more than a machine. Especially when one of her abusers is there to kill her.
OMG, every new book of Ms Eve Langlais is better than the previous one! This one has more feeling than the previous book from the series (C791), which allowed me to identify with the story and the wonderful characters at every step of the book. Its majesty left me slack-jawed and speechless. This book is a true piece of art. 5 stars.
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Let me gush! I love how Ms. Eve Langlais starts this book. F814 (aka Fiona) is not a droid, although they made her believe it. She was a woman and she remembers her former life only in her dreams. She is disturbed with feelings that start to fill her head, she doesn't even know what they are and fears she might be reprogrammed if discovered.
In my dreams, I have a name. A home. A family and friends.
I can even see their faces and hear their voices. Feel their hugs and affection. Bask in the warmth of their love.
In my dreams, I am different, carefree, and happy. I speak when I want to. I feel emotions, a torrent of them, and stranger than that, my body is entirely covered in pink flesh. My hair is long and unbound, silky strands of gold that swirl around me, clinging to my brightly colored garments.
In my dreams, I recall a time when I still know how to sing, laugh, and dance.
In my dreams, I am alive.
Abused and slated for termination, she decides she had enough. She strikes back, defending herself against the humans from the mining operation where she works, fighting until she is the only one standing. Afterwards, she is tormented to find she's unable to truly break free, to throw off the chains of habit. However, she discovers she is more than a machine with the arrival of another flesh covered droid, a cyborg, whose touch releases something in both of them.
Solus, outspoken and defiant, hates humanity even though he was born a flawed human and wants to eradicate every trace of his humanity—until he meets F814. She stirs something inside him and makes him yearn for things he doesn't understand. He promises to find Chloe’s sisters—she was one of thirteen female cyborg.
Given less power and strength, the military used them in torturous experiments, abused their bodies in such a degrading fashion that Solus felt like the planet’s biggest cybernetic asshole for the way he initially treated Chloe.
In their search for information and supplies, Solus and his team go to the mining operation where F814 was living. Solus falls in love with the cyborg who thinks herself a machine and he will do anything to protect her and to make her realize that she is much more than a machine. Especially when one of her abusers is there to kill her.
OMG, every new book of Ms Eve Langlais is better than the previous one! This one has more feeling than the previous book from the series (C791), which allowed me to identify with the story and the wonderful characters at every step of the book. Its majesty left me slack-jawed and speechless. This book is a true piece of art. 5 stars.
September 9, 2015
The premise behind this story, and the series as a whole, is heartbreaking. Emotions run deep throughout the entire story, yet at the same time the action packed and exciting plot definitely sizzles. Langlais’ intricately crafted plot definitely held my attention throughout. I found the nano-tech endlessly appealing. Langlais not only sparked my imagination, but also kept my science minded brain endlessly reeling with the concepts that she brought forth. It was both chilling and exciting. Her vividly intricate world building makes it even more real.
Let’s not forget the cast of characters that made this story even better. Langlais’ combines a heroine who believes she’s nothing more than a machine and a hero who believes he’s better off alone. This main couple held my attention throughout, but there was so much more to the story than simply them. I really enjoyed getting to know Seth, Aramus, and Einstein better. They’re all so different and their personalities and beliefs affect them each in different ways.
This is a story so hot your ereader will go up in flames. At the same time, the story is exciting and chilling in its implications.
Let’s not forget the cast of characters that made this story even better. Langlais’ combines a heroine who believes she’s nothing more than a machine and a hero who believes he’s better off alone. This main couple held my attention throughout, but there was so much more to the story than simply them. I really enjoyed getting to know Seth, Aramus, and Einstein better. They’re all so different and their personalities and beliefs affect them each in different ways.
This is a story so hot your ereader will go up in flames. At the same time, the story is exciting and chilling in its implications.
December 28, 2014
Wow!! Solus can be stubborn but he also can be very caring. Him and Fiona sound like the perfect match just as Joe and Chloe were. This book has some serious times as well as funny ones. I love how Seth gets them to admit that they have actual feelings for each other not just lust or for the next of pleasure.
Since this one ended like the last I will have to read the next to see who gets snagged...and Aramus's time has to be coming sooner or later - I can't wait to read about him or Seth. ;)
Since this one ended like the last I will have to read the next to see who gets snagged...and Aramus's time has to be coming sooner or later - I can't wait to read about him or Seth. ;)
July 7, 2012
F814 is a great second instalment to the Cyborgs: More than Machines series. Like this first book I found F814 to be fresh and exciting. I guess my only complaint is that I wish for the stories to be longer and with more developed plot/characters, but I still really enjoyed it. So looking forward to Bonnie's story next.
June 10, 2012
I am loving this series, can't wait for the next one. I also can't wait for Seth (a secondary character in both books) to meet his mate but I'm thinking that it will be the big grumpy one - Aramus - next.
November 8, 2015
Another enjoyable entry in this series. It's an interesting world, one where people where taken and "enhanced," some I think, without their consent. I liked how Solus gradually softened. I liked that Fiona (F814) was able to have some revenge.
April 18, 2012
Amazing as I expected and can't wait for B785's story keep them coming Eve!!!
August 20, 2015
I REALLY hope she continues this series!!
September 27, 2018
F814 is a female android who works as a miner on an asteroid. She does what she's told, submits when she's told, works hard and nothing else. Until one day something changes in her and she disobeys the human who wants to use her and then kill her. She kills him instead, along with the rest of the humans, and fights off missions that come to try and capture her. Solus and his "brothers" are hunting for supplies and end up on the asteroid and find F814. They suspect she may be a female cyborg and convince her to come along with them to their planet where other cyborgs live. The trip there is adventurous and before long F814, aka Fiona, starts to remember some of her past.
I'm not a big sci-fi reader, but I enjoy this series. Along with it being futuristic, it doesn't have the humor that other books this author writes do, but it's still a fun and interesting book with great characters. I'm looking forward to reading about Seth!
I'm not a big sci-fi reader, but I enjoy this series. Along with it being futuristic, it doesn't have the humor that other books this author writes do, but it's still a fun and interesting book with great characters. I'm looking forward to reading about Seth!
October 27, 2020
Four and a half stars
F814 is the second in Eve Langlais scifi series, Cyborgs: More Than Machines. Ms. Langlais has created a fascinating universe where a number of cyborgs manage to override their programming and avoid being destroyed by their human creators. Now a very few remain, and the military continues to attempt to recapture them for research and sometimes nefarious purposes
F814 manages to throw off the chains of slavery, but it takes being discovered on a mining planet by a group of fellow cyborgs to help her reconnect with her humanity and rediscover her capacity for emotions and passion. Solus, a gruff cyborg who would rather eradicate all evidence that he was ever human at all, is stunned to discover that he's able to help this female cyborg, and in doing so, discovers he's got a bit of a soft center ;)
Great continuation of the series.
F814 is the second in Eve Langlais scifi series, Cyborgs: More Than Machines. Ms. Langlais has created a fascinating universe where a number of cyborgs manage to override their programming and avoid being destroyed by their human creators. Now a very few remain, and the military continues to attempt to recapture them for research and sometimes nefarious purposes
F814 manages to throw off the chains of slavery, but it takes being discovered on a mining planet by a group of fellow cyborgs to help her reconnect with her humanity and rediscover her capacity for emotions and passion. Solus, a gruff cyborg who would rather eradicate all evidence that he was ever human at all, is stunned to discover that he's able to help this female cyborg, and in doing so, discovers he's got a bit of a soft center ;)
Great continuation of the series.
April 30, 2021
This is book two in the cyborg stories, More Than Machines.
This time we have the grumpy Solus, the Cyborg who hates humans for all they have done to his kind.
While on a mission to find other female cyborgs they come across unit F 814. Fiona is a worker droid who has been abused by the humans she works under. Now Solus has to help her understand just what she truly is and all she is capable of being. Can two stubborn beings tame each other, can she be the one who can get through the tough exterior of the grouch of the crew?
F814
This time we have the grumpy Solus, the Cyborg who hates humans for all they have done to his kind.
While on a mission to find other female cyborgs they come across unit F 814. Fiona is a worker droid who has been abused by the humans she works under. Now Solus has to help her understand just what she truly is and all she is capable of being. Can two stubborn beings tame each other, can she be the one who can get through the tough exterior of the grouch of the crew?
F814
December 9, 2017
Fiona has no real memory of her past. Just the last 300 days in a mining area on an asteroid. When the foreman seems to taser her she starts remembering thing from her past and when he says he'll be terminating her she declares war. Solus isn't looking for love just some female cyborgs he didn't know existed until another cyborg female claimed there were. While hunting he finds her not wanting to go with him and his brothers. When Solus flings her over his shoulder and forces her to go with him she starts feeling safe and protected. Even maybe love. Can solus feel the same??? Need to read.
October 7, 2024
F814 is a female cyborg working as a miner on a corporate asteroid when the powers that be decides to terminate her permanently. Something in her human half rebels and she kills her would be assassin. Months later a cyborg exploration ship arrives in search of ore for their planet. The confrontation is surprising for both. They want to take her back to their free cyborg planet and she feels she is a malfunctioning robot waiting for her system to fail. The story involves her removal and trip with them, learning her background and avoiding the military who hunt/retrieve her. Limited plot with erotic scenes. But I like this series about freed cyborgs building a new world for themselves and searching for more of their kind to rescue and on board.
August 3, 2022
I had high hopes for this book bc I really liked the first in the series.and I usually like EL’s sci-fi books, despite that there’s always more sex than plot. The basic story was ok but the description of the abuse and torture the FMC endured just took all the fun out of it. And that’s the only reason I read this genre.
I listened to the audiobook and the woman narrator was really bad, which also distracted from my enjoyment.
I listened to the audiobook and the woman narrator was really bad, which also distracted from my enjoyment.
November 30, 2023
I binged a handful of these stories, which are 200-250pp. Each follows a similar plot line, but with enough variation to avoid repetition. In addition, there is an overall arc that holds it together. Lots of teammates who need to find their match to keep the series going.
Not deeply philosophical or angsty, with enough action and sex to keep it going. Hot but not sizzling, with almost no kinks at all.
I enjoy this author and this series.
Not deeply philosophical or angsty, with enough action and sex to keep it going. Hot but not sizzling, with almost no kinks at all.
I enjoy this author and this series.
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