Reviews of Stay in the Light by AJ Caywood
Rating: 5 Cups
Alexa Bristow has finally escaped the torment of the planet Tigres’ Talent Research Facility. When she was found to have the ability to psychically heal wounds in others, she was forced to submit to experiments and tests for years, until she broke free. Unfortunately, the shuttle crashes and there is the added danger of another stowaway, the notorious killer, Cade Rogan.
Once a Special Forces Ranger, Cade Rogan is now one of the most reviled criminals in the universe. Mercenaries have hunted him for so long running has become second nature to him. He has honed his survival skills down to a fine edge, becoming the very thing he is rumored to be, a killing machine. But when he meets Alexa, something extraordinary happens.
Alexa stows away on the Javelin-Star, only to have it crash on an uncharted planet inhabited by a small group of survivors of an attack from genetically engineered predators called the Lusus. When the captain of the shuttle captures Cade Rogan, she is curiously drawn to him. He may be a vicious killer, but he is also dangerously attractive. Time and again Cade proves himself by fighting off the Lusus. Thrown together by circumstance, the two slowly learn to trust their instincts. Their path takes them from planet to planet in search of evidence to clear Cade’s name by any means.
Filled with intrigue and action, this book is a page turner. Every minute I wondered if they would be together, or if Cade would be able to love after all he had been through. Alexa survived her time in her prison only to break out and become a strong person in her own right. The author takes you on a journey and gives you a couple to root for with an ending that is sweet and satisfying.
Reviewed by Jenn for Coffee Time Romance
Space and Various Planets - the Future
When Alexa Bristow stows away on the Javelin-Star, she only seeks to find a way to escape the TRF -- Talent Research Facility -- that has held her captive for so many years because of her special psychic abilities. In an act of major irony, or perhaps fate, she unknowingly finds her way on to the very ship that is about to crash land on a deserted planet; a planet that will jump-start the series of events that will change her life forever. Soon after the crash, Alexa finds herself running for her life and in the notorious company of one of the galaxy‚s most dangerous and sought after fugitives, ex-military Special Forces Ranger, Cade Rogan.
Their search for survival brings them closer together, and though Cade is a ruggedly handsome man of notorious reputation, Alexa feels inexplicably drawn to him and his ruthless strength. Soon she finds herself falling for a man she knows may never learn to love, but she is bound and determined to keep her vow to deliver the evidence needed to clear Cade's name. Their quest for the truth sends them straight into a complex web of lethal danger, political corruption, and a galactic empire bent on total domination. Together, Alexa and Cade must find a way to overcome the horrendous odds thrown against them, and all the while discover in each other the light missing from their lives.
STAY IN THE LIGHT is the thoroughly exceptional and action-packed novel by AJ Caywood. This futuristic romance has everything any fan could want in regards to this genre. Adventure, intrigue, danger, romance, betrayal, emotion, and strength are only the tip of the iceberg in this epic tale of love in the depths of the galaxy.
Alexa and Cade are two very excellent main characters. The story is seen through the eyes of Alexa, but the author blends everything together so well that this seems like the perfect vantage point in which to experience the adventure. Escapee Alexa longs for a place where she can be who she truly is without fear of reprisal from men intent upon exploiting her healer powers. Cade Rogan is a man without a heart left to guide his soul, and yet he is still a character that will capture your attention from the get-go. He is the ultimate tortured hero, while also being a warrior, leader, and lover. This tale leaps from the death defying survival of the crash on a planet of horrifically mutated monsters with chillingly human traits, to a battle between two people against a corrupt galactic empire. Everything in between is an exciting rush of tension, passion, danger, and adventure. But this is only the beginning. The fight for freedom and survival is on, but when it is all over, can Cade and Alexa defeat the darkness that has over-shadowed their lives for so long, and let the light of love reawaken their hearts?
STAY IN THE LIGHT takes you on a thrilling journey through space and human nature into the heart of the soul and adventure. Danger, greed, trust, and love combine to form the basis of a truly spectacular plot of action, emotion, and terrific, realistic characters. It is not only Cade and Alexa who will steal your breath away, but several minor characters are shining examples of great, believable characterization.
STAY IN THE LIGHT is an absolutely exceptional story that I recommend to anyone who is a fan of sci-fi or futuristic novels. Twists and turns will keep you guessing; characters will draw you into the action, and the plot will blow you away. For an excellent, heart-pounding read, I most definitely recommend STAY IN THE LIGHT for your next reading venture.
Ashley Stout for Romance Reviews Today
Can a man rumored to be the most dangerous man in the universe find the love he has always been denied? Is there a chance that a woman who has lost everyone she ever loved will be able to put her trust in another’s keeping? Grab Stay In The Light by A.J. Caywood and find out.
Alexa Bristow has escaped the research facility where she had been held prisoner. She is longing for a place where she can be herself and not have to worry about being punished or hurt. She is also in search of the woman she knows is hidden deep inside her. She stows away on a transport shuttle. When the shuttle crashes, she finds herself trying to survive with several other stranded people and one dangerous fugitive.
Cade Rogan is on the galaxy’s most wanted list. In fact he’s enemy number one. The stories of his murders and escapes are enough to inspire nightmares in the toughest man’s mind. Yet, Alexa looks into his eyes and sees a man lost in the darkness of evil that men do to each other. She glimpses gentleness behind the emptiness. As they travel across the galaxy, trying to escape those who hunt them, she comes to know a different man than the killer Cade has been portrayed as.
The world that A.J. Caywood has created is a place where greed seems to reign and people are nothing more than commodities to be used. Yet, her characters are strong and independent. They are determined to live on their own terms and by their own rules. The transformations that both Alexa and Cade go through are both subtle and startling at the same time. The pacing of the story goes at a nail biting speed as we hope and cheer these two on to their own freedom.
A wonderful addition to the science fiction romance genre, Stay In The Light teaches us that even those who seem unredeemable can be saved.
Reviewed by Jenni for A Romance Review
Alexa is desperate to escape from a research facility she has been in for the last few years. The TRF or Talent Research Facility has been snatching known psychics from her homeland for years, and forcing them into experiments and torture. When her chance to escape comes up, she takes it. She stows away on a freighter, not knowing where it is going, and not really caring. When her ship crashes on a planet, she finds out she's not the only stowaway on this craft. Rogan is a wanted criminal, and has been on the run for years. After getting to know him, she can't believe that he is capable of all they say he has done. She couldn't fall for a man like that, could she?
Stay in the Light is a story about a woman who finds her love in a very unexpected place. This is told in first person form, which can be a little distracting at times. While we get to know all about Alexa and her thoughts, we only see Rogan and the other people through her eyes and thoughts. That aside, this was an interesting story, and the author did an excellent job of telling the story in this form. Alexa comes across as a strong woman, who has had to learn to survive the hard way. Her insecurities are the same as all women, and that's part of what made her such an interesting character. Rogan is slightly mysterious; you are never quite sure how he feels. I really enjoyed reading this story, and I recommend it to people who like this genre.