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Blind Space
Captain Tristan Kelley enjoys the luxuries of Regency service, as well as the pleasure of his Prince's bed. It's an easy life, if not a happy one. When the Prince decides to take a trip through the perilous Blind Space, Tristan must go with him, but somebody in the Prince's guard is a traitor.
Blind and held prisoner, Tristan finds himself at the mercy of Valero, a pirate who bears no love for the Regency. Valero is determined to seduce Tristan, and Tristan fears his resolve won't last. His duty is clear, but so is his desire.
As the days tick by with no word or ransom from the Regency, Tristan begins to question what loyalty means to his Prince, the Regency he's sworn to, and to the man who holds him captive. He begins to realize that being a prisoner may actually set him free.
190 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 2011
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Marie Sexton
60 books2,221 followersMarie Sexton lives in Colorado. She’s a fan of just about anything that involves muscular young men piling on top of each other. In particular, she loves the Denver Broncos and enjoys going to the games with her husband. Her imaginary friends often tag along. Marie has one daughter, two cats, and one dog, all of whom seem bent on destroying what remains of her sanity. She loves them anyway.
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April 20, 2018
Welllll... I still liked this story but I think it packs more of a... *ahem* MANTIES punch in written form. Maybe. Possibly.
I feel like the whole sex haze was WAY more intense in written form than audio form.
The story is still a pretty good tale of space pirates pirating and the connection that's formed between Tristan and Valero is a compelling one.
The world building is not that great, but I did still enjoy the secondary characters.
Also, John Solo's narration was stellar. This rivals Snowblind for audio enjoyment, though I think he showed more range for this one than the Easton.
So... prolly 3.5 stars? but I won't change my rating.
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Original review
Whoa. How'd she do that?
It's like Marie Sexton read my mind.
For serious.
My reading experience went like this:
Space pirates!
Minus the turkey, of course.
'I wonder what he's hiding in the envelope. I hope it's MANTIES.'
IT WAS! IT TOTALLY WAS!
'When's Tristan gonna stop cockteasing the pirate captain? Then…
I anticipated honey on my cock, and him sucking it clean. The thought made me ache. I was desperate. I couldn't wait for him to free my erection from my pants.
p.s. I totally have the most perfect gif for this LIKE EVER that I can't post. For reasons.
Then she blindsided me with the captain's nipples being pierced in the best possible way.
The greedy bitch that I am thought 'wouldn't it be nice if someone's cock did something special?' and lo and behold the captain's got a Prince Albert!
AT this point I'm gobbling this thing up like it's fucking Thanksgiving, but in the back of my head the thought was percolating… you know what it was… 'can I get just a tiny, lil, itsy, bitsy, kernel of kink? Pretty please?'
Did she ever deliver. Tristan and Valero (pirate captain) fall into this six day sex haze where Tristan kinda becomes his slave. Valero feeds him, fucks him six ways to Sunday, and bites him while doing so. Tristan's blind (temporarily) so Valero even holds his cock while he uses the toilet, bathes him, shaves him, keeps him naked most of the time and when he's not he puts him in lace stockings and other MANTIES apparel!
And he was. A lot. And hard.
And if all that weren't enough, there was even a story to boot!
I'm not sure how she did it. It's kinda spooky if you think about it, but I thank her for it. Wholeheartedly.
Since I've already confessed my greediness, I'd like to formally request a follow up featuring Rikard. Naughty boy needs to get spanked and punished.
I feel like the whole sex haze was WAY more intense in written form than audio form.
The story is still a pretty good tale of space pirates pirating and the connection that's formed between Tristan and Valero is a compelling one.
The world building is not that great, but I did still enjoy the secondary characters.
Also, John Solo's narration was stellar. This rivals Snowblind for audio enjoyment, though I think he showed more range for this one than the Easton.
So... prolly 3.5 stars? but I won't change my rating.
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Original review
Whoa. How'd she do that?
It's like Marie Sexton read my mind.
For serious.
My reading experience went like this:
Space pirates!
Minus the turkey, of course.
'I wonder what he's hiding in the envelope. I hope it's MANTIES.'
IT WAS! IT TOTALLY WAS!
'When's Tristan gonna stop cockteasing the pirate captain? Then…
I anticipated honey on my cock, and him sucking it clean. The thought made me ache. I was desperate. I couldn't wait for him to free my erection from my pants.
p.s. I totally have the most perfect gif for this LIKE EVER that I can't post. For reasons.
Then she blindsided me with the captain's nipples being pierced in the best possible way.
The greedy bitch that I am thought 'wouldn't it be nice if someone's cock did something special?' and lo and behold the captain's got a Prince Albert!
AT this point I'm gobbling this thing up like it's fucking Thanksgiving, but in the back of my head the thought was percolating… you know what it was… 'can I get just a tiny, lil, itsy, bitsy, kernel of kink? Pretty please?'
Did she ever deliver. Tristan and Valero (pirate captain) fall into this six day sex haze where Tristan kinda becomes his slave. Valero feeds him, fucks him six ways to Sunday, and bites him while doing so. Tristan's blind (temporarily) so Valero even holds his cock while he uses the toilet, bathes him, shaves him, keeps him naked most of the time and when he's not he puts him in lace stockings and other MANTIES apparel!
The hose made me feel tawdry and cheap, and yet, I found that feeling cheap, in turn, made me unbelievably horny. I wanted to be fucked.
And he was. A lot. And hard.
And if all that weren't enough, there was even a story to boot!
I'm not sure how she did it. It's kinda spooky if you think about it, but I thank her for it. Wholeheartedly.
Since I've already confessed my greediness, I'd like to formally request a follow up featuring Rikard. Naughty boy needs to get spanked and punished.
April 1, 2018
Reread/Relisten - 1st Apr 2018
It was just as yummy as I remember. And John Solo’s narrating was panty-melting delicious! 😉
OMG!!! I freaking LOVE this book and I owe everything to Cupcake for discovering this book. While I was browsing books on GR, I saw her very enthusiastic and tempting review and I went and bought this book right away. And as she said, ”indeed, money well spent”. It was worth every penny. 👏👏👏
So we have captain Tristan Kelly who’s the captain of the prince’s personal guards. He doesn’t enjoy his job that much and he’s sharing his Prince’s bed rather as a duty than for pleasure. And our captain has a deep, dark, kinky fetish that he has never shared with anyone. And suddenly, their ship got captured by pirates and he found himself as a captive of these notorious pirates. And one pirate, Valero, seems to take interest in him and try to find out the deepest, darkest secrets of Tristan. And the thing is, Tristan wants his secret to be discovered more than anything and used against him by this insistent and sexy pirate. 😏
This is the kind of book you need to read yourself to enjoy it. It’s too good to hint and spoil. Let me just say, when Tristan finally surrendered to Valero, they saw stars, fireworks and whateverthehell of these SUPERNOVAS. 😱 The attraction is electrifying, hot and titillating. And the sex, ohhhhh, it’s so kinky and filthy and erotic. 😍 I just can’t get enough. I can’t!!!!!! I NEED more!!!! I’m going to read every single book of this author .. I swear! 😂 And the ending couldn’t be better and sweeter. Loved every single second of it! Again, thanks Cupcake. Love you! 😍❤️😘
5 sexy kinky galaxy stars
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It was just as yummy as I remember. And John Solo’s narrating was panty-melting delicious! 😉
OMG!!! I freaking LOVE this book and I owe everything to Cupcake for discovering this book. While I was browsing books on GR, I saw her very enthusiastic and tempting review and I went and bought this book right away. And as she said, ”indeed, money well spent”. It was worth every penny. 👏👏👏
So we have captain Tristan Kelly who’s the captain of the prince’s personal guards. He doesn’t enjoy his job that much and he’s sharing his Prince’s bed rather as a duty than for pleasure. And our captain has a deep, dark, kinky fetish that he has never shared with anyone. And suddenly, their ship got captured by pirates and he found himself as a captive of these notorious pirates. And one pirate, Valero, seems to take interest in him and try to find out the deepest, darkest secrets of Tristan. And the thing is, Tristan wants his secret to be discovered more than anything and used against him by this insistent and sexy pirate. 😏
This is the kind of book you need to read yourself to enjoy it. It’s too good to hint and spoil. Let me just say, when Tristan finally surrendered to Valero, they saw stars, fireworks and whateverthehell of these SUPERNOVAS. 😱 The attraction is electrifying, hot and titillating. And the sex, ohhhhh, it’s so kinky and filthy and erotic. 😍 I just can’t get enough. I can’t!!!!!! I NEED more!!!! I’m going to read every single book of this author .. I swear! 😂 And the ending couldn’t be better and sweeter. Loved every single second of it! Again, thanks Cupcake. Love you! 😍❤️😘
5 sexy kinky galaxy stars
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
June 7, 2014
avast! it's piracy on the, uh, high... space.
plus lingerie kink!
which was sadly not that exciting for me, given the disappointing regularity with which gay characters in these things aren't allowed to be gay and sexy without some ridiculous accoutrement like a panty fetish, light bondage, or genital piercing.
or all three, in this case.
so if that's what you like, but in SPAAAAAAACE, then this one's for you!
now with bonus stockholmey fugue-state of wanton buttfuckery!
plus lingerie kink!
which was sadly not that exciting for me, given the disappointing regularity with which gay characters in these things aren't allowed to be gay and sexy without some ridiculous accoutrement like a panty fetish, light bondage, or genital piercing.
or all three, in this case.
so if that's what you like, but in SPAAAAAAACE, then this one's for you!
now with bonus stockholmey fugue-state of wanton buttfuckery!
January 30, 2016
Written November 27, 2015
4 Stars - Simply ADORABLE !!!
Blind Space a M/M sci-fi — It was a long time since I last read a Marie Sexton romance. Never has it been in this genre either.
Yummy tender, sexy kinky and a good tale
Exactly was I urged for this afternoon. I'm happy, this surprised me in the right way. ~ Need to remind myself to more often pick up one of Sexton's delightful M/M stories. Just wished this book had been a longer one. This read went way to quickly.
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A fairytale like story set in a far future space time
Tristan Kelley, a young idealistic captain at the Prince's guard, is blinded and held prisoner on a pirate ship traveling in the huge black Blind Space. The "wild" pirate Valero is determined to seduce his prisoner Tristan, who soon fears his resolve won’t last long.
Blind Space is a pretty fast developed and quite kinky "slave but not a slave" story. Not totally unpredictable maybe but thoughtful and very tender. I loved this free pirate just as I should and our main character the nice Captain made some good choices.
I don't want to bore you and ramble and exaggerate, but Sexton's romances honestly makes me happy and cozily softhearted. This sci-fi wasn't an exception. An extra star for that heartwarming feeling.
...Did I forget to mention smexy and hot. Here in Blind Space slightly surprising naughty. Cute kink is always nice. I liked.
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I LIKE - fairytales in past or future times
4 Stars - Simply ADORABLE !!!
Blind Space a M/M sci-fi — It was a long time since I last read a Marie Sexton romance. Never has it been in this genre either.
Yummy tender, sexy kinky and a good tale
Exactly was I urged for this afternoon. I'm happy, this surprised me in the right way. ~ Need to remind myself to more often pick up one of Sexton's delightful M/M stories. Just wished this book had been a longer one. This read went way to quickly.
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A fairytale like story set in a far future space time
Tristan Kelley, a young idealistic captain at the Prince's guard, is blinded and held prisoner on a pirate ship traveling in the huge black Blind Space. The "wild" pirate Valero is determined to seduce his prisoner Tristan, who soon fears his resolve won’t last long.
‘The pirate ship was long and lean. A giant skull and crossbones had been painted flamboyantly across her nose.
She was anything but subtle.’
Blind Space is a pretty fast developed and quite kinky "slave but not a slave" story. Not totally unpredictable maybe but thoughtful and very tender. I loved this free pirate just as I should and our main character the nice Captain made some good choices.
I don't want to bore you and ramble and exaggerate, but Sexton's romances honestly makes me happy and cozily softhearted. This sci-fi wasn't an exception. An extra star for that heartwarming feeling.
...Did I forget to mention smexy and hot. Here in Blind Space slightly surprising naughty. Cute kink is always nice. I liked.
‘Anything Valero asked of me, I would have given. He was more than my lover. He was my captor, my ruler, my provider. He was my life.
Captain Kelley no longer existed.’
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I LIKE - fairytales in past or future times
July 29, 2022
4,5 'Space pirates' stars
First read: 31 Mar 2021 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Re-read: 29 Jul 2022 ⭐⭐⭐⭐/⭐
Even better the second time around. I love Valero and Tristan together 💕💕
I can certainly say I enjoyed this re-read immensely!! 😍
Original review
This book really surprised me positively. I didn't have any special expectations. I hoped for an interesting plot (well, space pirates, lol) and good smut. I got all these and more. I was invested in the story, both MCs stole my heart 😍💞, the end made me all mushy and, of course, smut was very, very good 😏🤤
The only negative thing was a little rushed second half of the book. I wouldn't mind few chapters more. And as much as I loved Tristan and Valero's relationship, there was something missing. Or maybe I was just disappointed that the book has ended and I won't be able to read about them anymore 🤭
Somehow, even though I was blindfolded, even though my hands were bound and I was pinned to the table by a man who held me prisoner, I felt free.
First read: 31 Mar 2021 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Re-read: 29 Jul 2022 ⭐⭐⭐⭐/⭐
Even better the second time around. I love Valero and Tristan together 💕💕
He was talking in my ear, a low, urgent whisper in a language I didn't know, so lost in pleasure he didn't seem to care that I didn't understand. I didn't care, either. I cared about nothing but the way the fabric rubbed me, Valero's hands kneaded me, his cock pushed against mine. My hands were bound. I couldn't see. I could give nothing back. I could only cling to him, revealing in the wonderfully erotic pleasure of skin and lace on my naked flesh.
I can certainly say I enjoyed this re-read immensely!! 😍
He gripped the back of my neck and pulled me close to kiss me. It wasn’t a lingering kiss. It was short and sweet, and it came with a promise. "I swear to you, Tristan, I won't let you down."
Original review
This book really surprised me positively. I didn't have any special expectations. I hoped for an interesting plot (well, space pirates, lol) and good smut. I got all these and more. I was invested in the story, both MCs stole my heart 😍💞, the end made me all mushy and, of course, smut was very, very good 😏🤤
He wasn’t demanding my submission—he wasn’t even asking for it—but I knew it would be accepted if I chose to give it. The firmness of his grip on my head, the softness of his touch, told me he’d not only accept it, he’d recognize it for the gift it was. He’d reward me for it. He wouldn’t make me submit. He’d make me want to submit, and suddenly I wanted more than anything to do just that.
The only negative thing was a little rushed second half of the book. I wouldn't mind few chapters more. And as much as I loved Tristan and Valero's relationship, there was something missing. Or maybe I was just disappointed that the book has ended and I won't be able to read about them anymore 🤭
He broke our kiss suddenly, although he didn’t let me go. He was breathing hard, and it almost seemed I could feel him looking at me. “You have no idea how crazy you make me,” he said. “I don’t know what to do to you first.”
“Please,” I gasped. I didn’t even know what I was begging for. I only knew it involved him. “Please,” I said again.
“Tristan,” he whispered. He pulled away, but only enough to reach down and touch the tie at my wrists. “Do I dare cut you free?”
Yes! I wanted to tell him. I wanted to touch him. I wanted to put my arms around him. Yes, untie me. Yes, do anything you want to me!
April 2, 2020
4 STARS!
Plot: Tristan is the head of the Prince's guard but he's helpless to stop a kidnap and ransom plot from unfolding after their spaceship is attacked by pirates. While incarcerated, Tristan forms a bond with Valero, one of his captors.
The first half of Blind Space was exceptional, a solid 5-star read. The premise was very solid despite the tongue-in-cheek nature of the story. I loved the characters, the world building and the writing . . . and that kink!
Overall, however, I really enjoyed this one and I'm definitely open to reading more by this author!
I belonged with him, not to him.M/M pirates in space! What could be better? :D
Plot: Tristan is the head of the Prince's guard but he's helpless to stop a kidnap and ransom plot from unfolding after their spaceship is attacked by pirates. While incarcerated, Tristan forms a bond with Valero, one of his captors.
The first half of Blind Space was exceptional, a solid 5-star read. The premise was very solid despite the tongue-in-cheek nature of the story. I loved the characters, the world building and the writing . . . and that kink!
It was a moment of sheer peace. I had no fear. I had no shame.The way the author teased me with the mystery of what exactly Tristan's kink was . . . damn! My evil brain came up with every dark and sordid possibility imaginable, but I was way off, lol. I'm so glad I didn't spoil myself before I went in. That was HOT!
"I've never wanted anyone the way I want you."The second half of the story wasn't quite as good for me. I thought the author began over-explaining Tristan and Valero's emotions and telling me what I was supposed to be feeling.
Overall, however, I really enjoyed this one and I'm definitely open to reading more by this author!
January 9, 2012
4.5 stars
Fabulous! I loved it so good I was captivated from start to finish and was instantly immersed into this pirate kidnapping Sci-fi escapade. The slow build up was sensuous and erotic between Tristan and Valero (dreamy) it was sexy as hell now that's what I call kinky.
They were sizzling together burning up the sheets and everything else. Valero with his caressing touches and whispered words seduces Tristan beautifully. Tristan and Valero (love that name) are just gorgeous!
This had it all for me action, adventure, an interesting plot and a few unexpected surprises inspired, this isn't usually my type of read as I am not a huge fan of Sci-fi they can be confusing with all the gadgetry and tech speak but this was awesome stuff and Valero and Tristan are hot hot hot! Highly recommended.
Fabulous! I loved it so good I was captivated from start to finish and was instantly immersed into this pirate kidnapping Sci-fi escapade. The slow build up was sensuous and erotic between Tristan and Valero (dreamy) it was sexy as hell now that's what I call kinky.
They were sizzling together burning up the sheets and everything else. Valero with his caressing touches and whispered words seduces Tristan beautifully. Tristan and Valero (love that name) are just gorgeous!
This had it all for me action, adventure, an interesting plot and a few unexpected surprises inspired, this isn't usually my type of read as I am not a huge fan of Sci-fi they can be confusing with all the gadgetry and tech speak but this was awesome stuff and Valero and Tristan are hot hot hot! Highly recommended.
March 13, 2018
I'm making a reread shelf just so I can put this book on it. What an absolutely fantastic story... from beginning to end, just completely perfect.
The scenes where Tristan is describing what it feels like is so beautifully written, truly I'm amazed.
The details and the emotions and everything that happens to Tristan without his eyesight is one of the best things I've ever read.
I was also lucky enough to enjoy this one on audio, thank you John Solo for your incredible talent and elevating this already wonderful story onto my favorites shelf.
The scenes where Tristan is describing what it feels like is so beautifully written, truly I'm amazed.
The details and the emotions and everything that happens to Tristan without his eyesight is one of the best things I've ever read.
I was also lucky enough to enjoy this one on audio, thank you John Solo for your incredible talent and elevating this already wonderful story onto my favorites shelf.
January 8, 2012
4-4,5 stars
See a blinking star? Might be Tristan and Valero setting a galaxy on fire...
More science friction than fiction Blind Space was a 90 % gizmo-free space pirate romance that could have happened everywhere at everytime and not necessarely on a spaceship in the future.Good for me,maybe less so for SciFi fans...
With focus on the romance and slow build up of sexual tension between the pirate Valero and his temporarily blind captive Tristan this was a highly sensual novella - told from Tristan`s point of view who must rely on other senses than his eyesight like touch,feel and smell.Once Valero discovered Tristan`s secret kink the sex really went supernova...
Entertaining and did I say h.o.t.!?
See a blinking star? Might be Tristan and Valero setting a galaxy on fire...
More science friction than fiction Blind Space was a 90 % gizmo-free space pirate romance that could have happened everywhere at everytime and not necessarely on a spaceship in the future.Good for me,maybe less so for SciFi fans...
With focus on the romance and slow build up of sexual tension between the pirate Valero and his temporarily blind captive Tristan this was a highly sensual novella - told from Tristan`s point of view who must rely on other senses than his eyesight like touch,feel and smell.Once Valero discovered Tristan`s secret kink the sex really went supernova...
Entertaining and did I say h.o.t.!?
Want to read
April 6, 2018It'll be so hard reading this because my best friend's name is Tristan and it'll be difficult not to imagine him having m/m sex with a hot, space pirate. OH GOD HELP US ALL.
WHY DO I KEEP ON DOING THIS TO MYSELF?
XD
WHY DO I KEEP ON DOING THIS TO MYSELF?
XD
November 21, 2017
4.5 stars!
Ever since reading One Man’s Trash, I can’t seem to get off the Sexton train. My dear friend, Shin Mon, recommended a book by Sexton with a review that promised some kinky goodness (check out her review). She did not steer me wrong (thanks, girlfriend you did good by me with this rec!!). This book did not only deliver the kink, it was also a page turning adventurous read with lots of feels.
My one and only complaint, and this could just be because I’m a greedy reader, is that I felt the ending was abrupt. I wanted an epilogue.
Ever since reading One Man’s Trash, I can’t seem to get off the Sexton train. My dear friend, Shin Mon, recommended a book by Sexton with a review that promised some kinky goodness (check out her review). She did not steer me wrong (thanks, girlfriend you did good by me with this rec!!). This book did not only deliver the kink, it was also a page turning adventurous read with lots of feels.
My one and only complaint, and this could just be because I’m a greedy reader, is that I felt the ending was abrupt. I wanted an epilogue.
October 15, 2020
Maybe it’s me, not the book, since so many readers liked it.
But I just couldn’t connect any of the characters, the plot was farfetched, the pirates were clichéd.
The romance (romance? what romance?) was based on Stockholm syndrome, and even after finishing the book, I’m still not sure if the main character wasn’t actually suffering from Stockholm syndrome.
But I just couldn’t connect any of the characters, the plot was farfetched, the pirates were clichéd.
The romance (romance? what romance?) was based on Stockholm syndrome, and even after finishing the book, I’m still not sure if the main character wasn’t actually suffering from Stockholm syndrome.
December 7, 2011
Marie wrote kinky space pirates just for me! Of course I love the book. You will too. Go get it as soon as you possibly can.
September 8, 2020
Second listen September 2020: Still love the shit out of this novella!
Original review February 2018:
Love, Love, Love this Book!!!
This book! This AUDIO! Gahhhh! I want to be in the middle of a Tristan and Valero sandwich. Blindfolded. I’m OK with my hands being tied and having my stockings ripped to get to the good parts. Of course, Tristan will be wearing his own lacy, silky underthings which Valero will uncontrollably rip away at.
Oh, I’m writing a review. Guess I got a little off track there in my space pirate/space captive fantasy. Sadly, I’m not in the book. Just Valero, the pirate, and Tristan, his blind and bound captive. The stocking thing? Ya, that happens. The panty thing, too. Damn, if only JCP’s mnems were a real thing, I would be so down with inserting this fantasy into my mental playground!!
Aside from making me lustfully wish I were aboard this pirate ship, this book kept me going vía characters and, wait for it....plot. Yes, one action led to another, eventually culminating in a climax (heh heh) and flowing into a nice warm pool of resolution. Yay, Marie Sexton!
My favorite part of this book was seeing Valero slowly wear Tristan down. Told from Tristan’s POV, I saw him struggle to restrain himself from giving himself over to Valero. When he finally does, it’s not just because he’s horny (although he is) it’s because of plot. It makes it so worth it and that much more real. Well, as real as being wined and dined by a pirate on a spaceship can be.
Audiobook fans: BUY THIS! Valero’s voice is dreamy and playful—and that’s all we know about him because Tristan is blind at present.
OK, I’m off to meditate about the vastness of space and pirate sandwiches!
Original review February 2018:
Love, Love, Love this Book!!!
This book! This AUDIO! Gahhhh! I want to be in the middle of a Tristan and Valero sandwich. Blindfolded. I’m OK with my hands being tied and having my stockings ripped to get to the good parts. Of course, Tristan will be wearing his own lacy, silky underthings which Valero will uncontrollably rip away at.
Oh, I’m writing a review. Guess I got a little off track there in my space pirate/space captive fantasy. Sadly, I’m not in the book. Just Valero, the pirate, and Tristan, his blind and bound captive. The stocking thing? Ya, that happens. The panty thing, too. Damn, if only JCP’s mnems were a real thing, I would be so down with inserting this fantasy into my mental playground!!
Aside from making me lustfully wish I were aboard this pirate ship, this book kept me going vía characters and, wait for it....plot. Yes, one action led to another, eventually culminating in a climax (heh heh) and flowing into a nice warm pool of resolution. Yay, Marie Sexton!
My favorite part of this book was seeing Valero slowly wear Tristan down. Told from Tristan’s POV, I saw him struggle to restrain himself from giving himself over to Valero. When he finally does, it’s not just because he’s horny (although he is) it’s because of plot. It makes it so worth it and that much more real. Well, as real as being wined and dined by a pirate on a spaceship can be.
Audiobook fans: BUY THIS! Valero’s voice is dreamy and playful—and that’s all we know about him because Tristan is blind at present.
OK, I’m off to meditate about the vastness of space and pirate sandwiches!
January 8, 2012
It's a sign on how much I love Marie Sexton (she is one of my favorites and auto-buy list authors afterall), that I follow her even when she's inserting m/m/m on Song of Oestend and into the world of space pirates like this one. Yes, Space pirates. Trust me, not my usual read. But darn, how Marie Sexton writes things ... that I find myself being in love with these characters and already want some more.
Despite the blurb saying "Blind and held prisoner, Tristan finds himself at the mercy of Valero, a pirate who bears no love for the Regency."; the story is actually a bit 'light'. Sure, Tristan is temporarily blinded when he is captured by Valero. But Valero is nowhere cruel. And it's not at all a D/s story. It's actually VERY SENSUAL, as Valero tries to seduce our young Captain. AND, because Tristan IS temporarily blind, the sensuality is really charged, because he only relies on his other senses, including when Valero touches him. It's just SUPER HOT.
The turnabout from Tristan who is loyal to the Regency to Tristan who is loyal to Valero is pretty quick (might be a little too quick), and there aren't huge casualties (again, this is not a very dark tale) when the Regency militia attacks the pirate ship. It all ends pretty neat, tied with a bow, and a happy end. Which is fine with me.
PS: There is a fetish going on. I don't know if it is supposed to be in a blurb, but here you go, I put it under spoiler tag.
Despite the blurb saying "Blind and held prisoner, Tristan finds himself at the mercy of Valero, a pirate who bears no love for the Regency."; the story is actually a bit 'light'. Sure, Tristan is temporarily blinded when he is captured by Valero. But Valero is nowhere cruel. And it's not at all a D/s story. It's actually VERY SENSUAL, as Valero tries to seduce our young Captain. AND, because Tristan IS temporarily blind, the sensuality is really charged, because he only relies on his other senses, including when Valero touches him. It's just SUPER HOT.
The turnabout from Tristan who is loyal to the Regency to Tristan who is loyal to Valero is pretty quick (might be a little too quick), and there aren't huge casualties (again, this is not a very dark tale) when the Regency militia attacks the pirate ship. It all ends pretty neat, tied with a bow, and a happy end. Which is fine with me.
PS: There is a fetish going on. I don't know if it is supposed to be in a blurb, but here you go, I put it under spoiler tag.
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January 8, 2012
Space pirates and kidnapping and...a kinky little fetish! Oh my!
This will be another one of my favorites from Marie Sexton. I was a little nervous about reading this at first because I usually have trouble following spaceship stories. But it really didn't go into a bunch of confusing details. It revolved almost entirely around the relationship of Tristan and Valero (the two MCs). Best of all, it was Enemies-to-Lovers (my favorite theme) with a little Stockholm Syndrome mixed in. *sigh*
It was hot but I wouldn't say it was filled with sex. There was a lot of sexual tension before there was ever an "action". And I thought Tristan's little fetish was so fucking sexy! *wimpers* (I'm getting a little flushed right now just thinking about it.) Tristan and Valero were just too yummy together.
The ending was so cute. I want more of these guys!
I can't think of anything I didn't love about it and I read it straight through in one sitting. For me, it was 5 stars of perfection!
This will be another one of my favorites from Marie Sexton. I was a little nervous about reading this at first because I usually have trouble following spaceship stories. But it really didn't go into a bunch of confusing details. It revolved almost entirely around the relationship of Tristan and Valero (the two MCs). Best of all, it was Enemies-to-Lovers (my favorite theme) with a little Stockholm Syndrome mixed in. *sigh*
It was hot but I wouldn't say it was filled with sex. There was a lot of sexual tension before there was ever an "action". And I thought Tristan's little fetish was so fucking sexy! *wimpers* (I'm getting a little flushed right now just thinking about it.) Tristan and Valero were just too yummy together.
The ending was so cute. I want more of these guys!
I can't think of anything I didn't love about it and I read it straight through in one sitting. For me, it was 5 stars of perfection!
February 22, 2020
Oh yes that was fantastic! Loved this story. It had a magnificent build up, great story progression and amazing sexual tension and lots of yummy yummy sexy times. Plus it was FREE at smashwords!!!
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July 15, 2024dnf @ 53% - i just don’t care enough to finish🤷♀️
can’t tell if i’ve been picking out shit books lately or if i’ve just been in a mood for weeks💀
can’t tell if i’ve been picking out shit books lately or if i’ve just been in a mood for weeks💀
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February 26, 2021
3.5 space adventure stars!
High expectations on this sci-fi romance penned by an author I admire. I liked this story a lot, just shy of loving it. Nice world building, interesting characters, a hard won romance and satisfying end. The start of the romance was probably my only niggle, I couldn't understand why the space pirate fell so fast and deep for the main Hero. By the second half of the book that was no longer an issue.
High expectations on this sci-fi romance penned by an author I admire. I liked this story a lot, just shy of loving it. Nice world building, interesting characters, a hard won romance and satisfying end. The start of the romance was probably my only niggle, I couldn't understand why the space pirate fell so fast and deep for the main Hero. By the second half of the book that was no longer an issue.
January 11, 2012
4.5 stars
This book was a nice surprise. I've been a little skeptical of reading a Marie Sexton book for a little while now since I read another of hers that I didn't much like. This one, however, was a delight to read and one I'm glad I didn't miss or put off.
Captain Tristan Kelley has an easy life that he doesn't like. Tasked with protecting a spoiled Prince and meeting the Prince's needs, he's far from happy. When the ship they're traveling on gets taken over by pirates, his life gets turned upside down. Temporarily blind, Tristan is at the mercy of all the pirates, more specifically, at the mercy of Valero. Unable to see, Tristan tries his best not to give into Valero's seduction even if he does desire the sexy pirate something fierce. It takes a betrayal and facts about his own government that really starts to make Tristan think if giving in really would be so bad.
At first, I wasn't sure if I was going to like this one because of the way it started. However, it quickly turned into one of those books that I couldn't put down. I adored Tristan. He's a bit naive, IMO, but he slowly realizes that he's being played by those he's supposed to trust. I loved Valero from the start but then again I'm always more partial to the kidnapper than the kidnapped ;P I was very surprised with the little fetish Tristan had. It was seriously hot but totally shocking! And I loved that Tristan was so embarrassed over it while Valero was so attracted and accepting of Tristan.
I enjoyed the struggle Tristan had with wanting Valero. His internal debate was amusing at times and I liked that he took into consideration all points of view and not just what he's been told by his government. He's a very smart, brave person who definitely knows how to defend himself. I didn't get to know Valero as much as I'd have liked but I loved what there is of him. You don't actually know what he looks like until the end (Tristan is blind after all) but it was a shock to get his description.
While I enjoyed the story, I felt like it was way too short. The ending was a bit rushed, IMO, and because of that I felt like it ended sooner than it should have. It was a very sweet ending that had me smiling but I was still looking for that little more. Aside from that, the traitor was predictable. I guessed who it was within the first few chapters.
Overall, this was a great story. A little slack on the sci-fi details that other sci-fi fanatics will want but that didn't deter my enjoyment. This one has a fun, light plot with the added problem of an embarrassing fetish and blindness. It's a very nice story. I hope there is more to come of Valero and Tristan because I'd love to see how Tristan is adjusting to his new life.
This book was a nice surprise. I've been a little skeptical of reading a Marie Sexton book for a little while now since I read another of hers that I didn't much like. This one, however, was a delight to read and one I'm glad I didn't miss or put off.
Captain Tristan Kelley has an easy life that he doesn't like. Tasked with protecting a spoiled Prince and meeting the Prince's needs, he's far from happy. When the ship they're traveling on gets taken over by pirates, his life gets turned upside down. Temporarily blind, Tristan is at the mercy of all the pirates, more specifically, at the mercy of Valero. Unable to see, Tristan tries his best not to give into Valero's seduction even if he does desire the sexy pirate something fierce. It takes a betrayal and facts about his own government that really starts to make Tristan think if giving in really would be so bad.
At first, I wasn't sure if I was going to like this one because of the way it started. However, it quickly turned into one of those books that I couldn't put down. I adored Tristan. He's a bit naive, IMO, but he slowly realizes that he's being played by those he's supposed to trust. I loved Valero from the start but then again I'm always more partial to the kidnapper than the kidnapped ;P I was very surprised with the little fetish Tristan had. It was seriously hot but totally shocking! And I loved that Tristan was so embarrassed over it while Valero was so attracted and accepting of Tristan.
I enjoyed the struggle Tristan had with wanting Valero. His internal debate was amusing at times and I liked that he took into consideration all points of view and not just what he's been told by his government. He's a very smart, brave person who definitely knows how to defend himself. I didn't get to know Valero as much as I'd have liked but I loved what there is of him. You don't actually know what he looks like until the end (Tristan is blind after all) but it was a shock to get his description.
While I enjoyed the story, I felt like it was way too short. The ending was a bit rushed, IMO, and because of that I felt like it ended sooner than it should have. It was a very sweet ending that had me smiling but I was still looking for that little more. Aside from that, the traitor was predictable. I guessed who it was within the first few chapters.
Overall, this was a great story. A little slack on the sci-fi details that other sci-fi fanatics will want but that didn't deter my enjoyment. This one has a fun, light plot with the added problem of an embarrassing fetish and blindness. It's a very nice story. I hope there is more to come of Valero and Tristan because I'd love to see how Tristan is adjusting to his new life.
October 7, 2015
I stayed up until stupid o'clock reading, fell asleep clutching my kindle 
then woke up a couple of hours later because I had to finish the adventure. I am almost too tired for words so here is my review:
This is one of the opening descriptions and right away you know this is going to be good.
You have a pirate ship waiting in the space port. Then you have Tristan Kelley who is captain of the prince's guard and really can Prince Rikard be anybody but:
I am reading a great book about space pirates who were pushed into a life they did not start out wanting so of course all I am thinking:
And Yes For all of you who care this reads like one of the best episodes of Firefly. So much going on as I am devouring the words on the page. Then the seductions starts.
Captain Kelley has been blinded and doesn't know who to trust or where his duty, faith or morals lie anymore.
The book is through Kelley's POV so we don't know what Valero looks like during the whole cat & mouse game. So of course I go with:
'Cause why not? The Dred Pirate Valero works just as well.
I Wish for more of this story Where do we go from here?
then woke up a couple of hours later because I had to finish the adventure. I am almost too tired for words so here is my review:This is one of the opening descriptions and right away you know this is going to be good.
You have a pirate ship waiting in the space port. Then you have Tristan Kelley who is captain of the prince's guard and really can Prince Rikard be anybody but:
I am reading a great book about space pirates who were pushed into a life they did not start out wanting so of course all I am thinking:
And Yes For all of you who care this reads like one of the best episodes of Firefly. So much going on as I am devouring the words on the page. Then the seductions starts.
Captain Kelley has been blinded and doesn't know who to trust or where his duty, faith or morals lie anymore.
The book is through Kelley's POV so we don't know what Valero looks like during the whole cat & mouse game. So of course I go with:
'Cause why not? The Dred Pirate Valero works just as well.
I Wish for more of this story Where do we go from here?
January 10, 2012
So normally I would have given this a 3 star because it's so short and as such the story, world, and characters suffer. However, this is MARIE and it's tattooed, pierced, mohawked fucking SPACE PIRATES!!!
Tristan joined the Regent's military at the age of 16, after his home planet was taken over by them. He's worked hard and done as he was told and earned his way to being a Captain and the private guard for Prince Rizik. Rizik is your typical spoiled rich kid; he's only interested in his own satisfactions and desires. Against Tristan's advice he orders their ship to travel through blind space while pirates are lurking nearby. Of course, the ship is attacked and Tristan and his men are taken prisoner. While aboard the pirate's ship Tristan catches and interest of Valerio, a pirate captain. Valerio is not the brutal and cruel pirate Tristan is expecting (he's more like delicate lace...teehee) and as he spends more time with him he allows himself to further question the policies and tactics of the Regency and his role in everything. A twist in the plot brings Tristan to a crossroads and he has to choose between his duty to the Regency and his growing loyalty to Valerio.
Like all of Marie's stories this was unique and well-written! One of the things I love about Marie's characters is that they are each their own. They don't tend to blend together and they don't feel stereotypical or cliche to me. Valerio has a background story and Tristan has an unusual taste that give them individuality. Even the supporting characters and well defined. The world in this story is fairly bland. I kept having visions of Darth Vader or Han Solo and Luke going at it!! Again, it's a short read and I have no doubt had it been longer this little let down would have been corrected. Overall a Must Read for Marie Sexton fans or anyone who enjoys a good pirate story (and let's be honest, who doesn't?)
Tristan joined the Regent's military at the age of 16, after his home planet was taken over by them. He's worked hard and done as he was told and earned his way to being a Captain and the private guard for Prince Rizik. Rizik is your typical spoiled rich kid; he's only interested in his own satisfactions and desires. Against Tristan's advice he orders their ship to travel through blind space while pirates are lurking nearby. Of course, the ship is attacked and Tristan and his men are taken prisoner. While aboard the pirate's ship Tristan catches and interest of Valerio, a pirate captain. Valerio is not the brutal and cruel pirate Tristan is expecting (he's more like delicate lace...teehee) and as he spends more time with him he allows himself to further question the policies and tactics of the Regency and his role in everything. A twist in the plot brings Tristan to a crossroads and he has to choose between his duty to the Regency and his growing loyalty to Valerio.
Like all of Marie's stories this was unique and well-written! One of the things I love about Marie's characters is that they are each their own. They don't tend to blend together and they don't feel stereotypical or cliche to me. Valerio has a background story and Tristan has an unusual taste that give them individuality. Even the supporting characters and well defined. The world in this story is fairly bland. I kept having visions of Darth Vader or Han Solo and Luke going at it!! Again, it's a short read and I have no doubt had it been longer this little let down would have been corrected. Overall a Must Read for Marie Sexton fans or anyone who enjoys a good pirate story (and let's be honest, who doesn't?)
March 23, 2018
**2.5 stars**
Nope : didn’t work for me. I chose it for a monthly challenge as a way to go for something that is not my usual reading but I couldn’t get into the story nor felt the connection between the MCs.
For fan of Sci-fi with space pirates, slow seduction of the kidnapped, and manties.
Nope : didn’t work for me. I chose it for a monthly challenge as a way to go for something that is not my usual reading but I couldn’t get into the story nor felt the connection between the MCs.
For fan of Sci-fi with space pirates, slow seduction of the kidnapped, and manties.
March 29, 2016
I read this one some time ago, but my review seems to have disappeared into some GR black hole. I like this author's writing style, and although some plot elements didn't work perfectly, I remember it being an entertaining read.
May 3, 2018
3.5 stars
An entertaining way to spend a couple of hours.
An entertaining way to spend a couple of hours.
January 6, 2013
SciFi M/M books are not my normal fare, so this was well outside my comfort zone. I want to start expanding my horizons and Blind Space was a favorite of many friends and lots of folks here at Good Reads.
I did enjoy this book, but I didn't love it. And I really think the reason I didn't love it was because it was scifi. It was too... weird for me. If that makes any sense. And it doesn't make any sense to me either because as far as TV and movies go, I'm a self professed SciFi geek! My favorites shows have included Stargate SG1, (serious Jack/Sam 'shipper here) The X-Files (Mulder/Scully 'shipper), Stargate Atlantis, STTNG, STTOS, Voyager and I could go on. But reading SciFi has never been my thing.
I liked Trisian and Valero, but I wasn't able to fall in love with them like I can with some of the other M/M book MCs that grab me at times. And the whole setting on the ship just left me feeling cold and depressed during the whole book. And I really did feel like Stockholm syndrome was happening to poor Captain Kelley!
What a bummer, because I wanted to love this. I did love some parts. The sex was hot, but I just didn't feel the connection between the 2 MCs until the very end of the book.
But I'm not giving up on SciFi! I even created a SciFi shelf. Onward and upward.
I did enjoy this book, but I didn't love it. And I really think the reason I didn't love it was because it was scifi. It was too... weird for me. If that makes any sense. And it doesn't make any sense to me either because as far as TV and movies go, I'm a self professed SciFi geek! My favorites shows have included Stargate SG1, (serious Jack/Sam 'shipper here) The X-Files (Mulder/Scully 'shipper), Stargate Atlantis, STTNG, STTOS, Voyager and I could go on. But reading SciFi has never been my thing.
I liked Trisian and Valero, but I wasn't able to fall in love with them like I can with some of the other M/M book MCs that grab me at times. And the whole setting on the ship just left me feeling cold and depressed during the whole book. And I really did feel like Stockholm syndrome was happening to poor Captain Kelley!
What a bummer, because I wanted to love this. I did love some parts. The sex was hot, but I just didn't feel the connection between the 2 MCs until the very end of the book.
But I'm not giving up on SciFi! I even created a SciFi shelf. Onward and upward.
May 5, 2021
I like a romance that sneaks up and takes you on an unexpected journey. Blind Space so easily does that. It didn’t use intergalactic fighting and weapons of mass destruction as a hook, though it was described in the narrative.
It was a sci-fi read but also character-centered and it didn’t take anything away from the story, only enhanced it. So romantic (with enough sexy times mixed in with a dash of sweet kink).
I would’ve loved an epilogue years into their future, though this was still a very good read for me. First time with this author and I’m so glad I found her. I read this in under 5 hours and woke up all bleary-eyed from sleeping at 3.30 am. I was that invested in the story. 4 Luminous Stars!
It was a sci-fi read but also character-centered and it didn’t take anything away from the story, only enhanced it. So romantic (with enough sexy times mixed in with a dash of sweet kink).
I would’ve loved an epilogue years into their future, though this was still a very good read for me. First time with this author and I’m so glad I found her. I read this in under 5 hours and woke up all bleary-eyed from sleeping at 3.30 am. I was that invested in the story. 4 Luminous Stars!
November 21, 2017
New reading tablet...very old story dragged up from the depths of my kindle library [oh, only 3 years 😋]. Liked Marie Sexton's story....space pirates with a conscience, treacherous Empire royalty and a youngish space captain with an underwear fetish. What more could you ask for??
February 17, 2021
3.5 rounded down.
It was OK. I might have rounded up if it was free. It wasn't expensive, but still. Took me 1.5 hours to read it bc I skimmed.
There was plot. But it wasn't riveting. There was sex, but it wasn't intense. It could have been, it just wasn't. There were pirates, but I never found pirates interesting (they look so grungy and DIRTY!). Not at all sexy to me. I'm just not a pirate fan. Not even for Johnny Depp.
There was a relationship, but I wouldn't call it the most romantic, intense love story either. I didn't entirely get the connection between the 2 MCs (not in terms of love, if there's attraction). I felt like Valero still loved Stanton. Prob always will. The way Stanton was described sounded a lot more compelling than Tristan.
So... meh. I don't know I would pay $$ to read more of this author's books. I might if they were free.
It was OK. I might have rounded up if it was free. It wasn't expensive, but still. Took me 1.5 hours to read it bc I skimmed.
There was plot. But it wasn't riveting. There was sex, but it wasn't intense. It could have been, it just wasn't. There were pirates, but I never found pirates interesting (they look so grungy and DIRTY!). Not at all sexy to me. I'm just not a pirate fan. Not even for Johnny Depp.
There was a relationship, but I wouldn't call it the most romantic, intense love story either. I didn't entirely get the connection between the 2 MCs (not in terms of love, if there's attraction). I felt like Valero still loved Stanton. Prob always will. The way Stanton was described sounded a lot more compelling than Tristan.
So... meh. I don't know I would pay $$ to read more of this author's books. I might if they were free.
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