Provoking Odium And Possessiveness

By Cynthia Sax on July 11, 2022

In Provoking Odium, Odium initially views Mohini as a rival for Briella’s attentions.

He hasn’t yet claimed Briella, is frustrated by the distance between them, by their long distance relationship. And he knows Briella is a one-of-a-kind female, a female anyone would battle to have as their own.

He also only has bits and pieces of information. He hears how Briella speaks about Mohini, sees on the footage the caring the two females have for each other. Their emotional bond appears to rival the one he has with Briella.

This over-the-top initial possessiveness won’t likely extend to other platonic relationships.

Cyborgs value friendships. Their relationships with their brethren and with others are special for them and they would never deprive their genetic matches of similar relationships.

Once a cyborg has claimed their genetic match completely and that bond has solidified, they become more confident and tend to react less emotionally to friendships and other relationships.

They realize their genetic match is theirs. Forever.

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Provoking Odium

A Beautiful Cyborg

While accompanying his leader on a mission, Odium, an E Model cyborg, hears a distress call over the communication lines. The voice on that message makes his circuits surge with energy and all his systems light up. He has to respond to the mysterious female, would risk his lifespan and the lifespans of everyone on board their ship to protect her.

A Human Female Others Call Beast

Briella gained her nickname due to her flying abilities, her fearlessness, and her scarred countenance. Her verbal-only relationship with the sexy cyborg who answers her distress call is a steamy yet short-lived fantasy. His kind is physically perfect, and she is…not. He will uncover that truth when…if they survive the attack upon her freighter.


Provoking Odium is a STANDALONE Cyborg SciFi Romance set in a dark, gritty, sometimes-violent universe.

It features a human female intent on remaining mysterious, a cyborg warrior determined to uncover her identity, and an enemy seeking to destroy them both before they have the opportunity to meet.

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Cynthia Sax Weekly Update – July 10th

By Cynthia Sax on July 10, 2022

I’m continuing to write the first draft of Grin And Bare Him, the second story in the Cyborg Unity series (releasing in November). I am in the groove and am super happy with the story thus far. It is a first draft so it is messy but the bones are good and the relationship between Grin and Mohini is so very magical.

Have a wonderful week, my friends. (big hugs) Take time, if you can, to enjoy this wonderful world. Look up at the stars. Smell the flowers. Notice the bees. Embrace the small miracles all around us.

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Provoking Odium

A Beautiful Cyborg

While accompanying his leader on a mission, Odium, an E Model cyborg, hears a distress call over the communication lines. The voice on that message makes his circuits surge with energy and all his systems light up. He has to respond to the mysterious female, would risk his lifespan and the lifespans of everyone on board their ship to protect her.

A Human Female Others Call Beast

Briella gained her nickname due to her flying abilities, her fearlessness, and her scarred countenance. Her verbal-only relationship with the sexy cyborg who answers her distress call is a steamy yet short-lived fantasy. His kind is physically perfect, and she is…not. He will uncover that truth when…if they survive the attack upon her freighter.


Provoking Odium is a STANDALONE Cyborg SciFi Romance set in a dark, gritty, sometimes-violent universe.

It features a human female intent on remaining mysterious, a cyborg warrior determined to uncover her identity, and an enemy seeking to destroy them both before they have the opportunity to meet.

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Competitive In All Ways

By Cynthia Sax on July 9, 2022

In Provoking Odium, the beings on Mercury Minor have a dance ‘battle’. Some of the cyborg warriors are determined to ‘win’ this contest.

There are a number of reasons for this.

The Humanoid Alliance allowed only the best cyborg warriors to live. They decommissioned any warriors they believed were below spec. It was in a cyborg’s best interest to outfight everyone else.

On the battlefield, cyborgs had to outfight their designated foes or they (and likely their friends) would die. Again, they had to be the best or they risked death.

Now that they’re free, the cyborgs remained acutely aware that the enemy could try to retrieve or kill them. They have to remain the best warriors or they might lose their freedom.

And they feel their genetic matches, if they’re fortunate to find them, deserve to be protected by the best warriors possible. A skill like dancing might also impress their fated mates. (grins)

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Provoking Odium

A Beautiful Cyborg

While accompanying his leader on a mission, Odium, an E Model cyborg, hears a distress call over the communication lines. The voice on that message makes his circuits surge with energy and all his systems light up. He has to respond to the mysterious female, would risk his lifespan and the lifespans of everyone on board their ship to protect her.

A Human Female Others Call Beast

Briella gained her nickname due to her flying abilities, her fearlessness, and her scarred countenance. Her verbal-only relationship with the sexy cyborg who answers her distress call is a steamy yet short-lived fantasy. His kind is physically perfect, and she is…not. He will uncover that truth when…if they survive the attack upon her freighter.


Provoking Odium is a STANDALONE Cyborg SciFi Romance set in a dark, gritty, sometimes-violent universe.

It features a human female intent on remaining mysterious, a cyborg warrior determined to uncover her identity, and an enemy seeking to destroy them both before they have the opportunity to meet.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09NRXGLFW

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Old Tech

By Cynthia Sax on July 8, 2022

The Dear Wonderful Hubby and I visited The Breakers, an amazing mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, recently. They had a lot of old tech.

Why do I love old tech?

Because many ideas used in old tech are used in new tech. And it might be used in future communications devices.

I find them inspiring.

This telephone and buzzer notification system was utilized by the lady of the house. It was installed in her private space.

These speaker tubes were utilized by the servants. They talked to other servants situated on the lower floors.

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Provoking Odium

A Beautiful Cyborg

While accompanying his leader on a mission, Odium, an E Model cyborg, hears a distress call over the communication lines. The voice on that message makes his circuits surge with energy and all his systems light up. He has to respond to the mysterious female, would risk his lifespan and the lifespans of everyone on board their ship to protect her.

A Human Female Others Call Beast

Briella gained her nickname due to her flying abilities, her fearlessness, and her scarred countenance. Her verbal-only relationship with the sexy cyborg who answers her distress call is a steamy yet short-lived fantasy. His kind is physically perfect, and she is…not. He will uncover that truth when…if they survive the attack upon her freighter.


Provoking Odium is a STANDALONE Cyborg SciFi Romance set in a dark, gritty, sometimes-violent universe.

It features a human female intent on remaining mysterious, a cyborg warrior determined to uncover her identity, and an enemy seeking to destroy them both before they have the opportunity to meet.

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Throwback Thursday – Dark Thoughts

By Cynthia Sax on July 7, 2022

Kralj, the hero of Dark Thoughts, is a monster. He is all powerful, all knowing, can kill beings with a mere thought and has a thirst for blood.

Knowing he is a danger to…well…everyone, he restricts himself to a settlement called the Refuge, ruling over the worst beings in existence.

He believes…no, he KNOWS he has no equal in the universe.

Then he meets Dita, a tiny female human assassin, and all his beliefs are decimated.

Can love redeem a monster?

The Refuge is home to some of the most violent beings in the universe. Kralj, its leader, reigns over the remote outpost with terrifying ease, ruthlessly squashing any rumors of rebellion, killing anyone who breaks his rules. Primitive, deadly, powerful, he’s a monster, scarred both on his face and his soul. He has never met a being he couldn’t control.

Until he meets her.

Dita has one mission—to kill the three targets claiming sanctuary within the Refuge. Or so she claims. For the first time in his long lifespan, Kralj isn’t certain of another being’s intentions. The tiny assassin is immune to his powers, her thoughts unreadable. He can’t predict her movements, can’t control her, can’t stop wanting her.

Dita is rare, as unique as he is, and, to keep the residents of the Refuge safe, Kralj will have to kill her. But first, he’ll touch her, taste her, show her how passionate the beast inside him can be.

Dark Thoughts is a STAND-ALONE SciFi Romance.
The hero might be tall, dark, and scarred but don’t be fooled by his appearance.
He’s truly a monster.
This story is not for readers with delicate sensibilities.

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Mohini In Provoking Odium

By Cynthia Sax on July 6, 2022

I’ve received some awesome questions from reading buddies about Mohini in Provoking Odium.

YES. She is the heroine in Grin And Bare Him, the next story in the Cyborg Unity series.

YES. She has a GREAT (universe-saving) reason for needing a ship.

YES. She also has valid reasons for not telling anyone those reasons.

And YES. She IS a humanoid but I suspect you’ll be able to relate to her. She’s purple. (grins) But she otherwise resembles a human. She has the power of persuasion. But I know some people here on Earth who seem to always convince me to do what they want me to do. (laughs)

I’m really looking forward to sharing her story with you!

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Provoking Odium

A Beautiful Cyborg

While accompanying his leader on a mission, Odium, an E Model cyborg, hears a distress call over the communication lines. The voice on that message makes his circuits surge with energy and all his systems light up. He has to respond to the mysterious female, would risk his lifespan and the lifespans of everyone on board their ship to protect her.

A Human Female Others Call Beast

Briella gained her nickname due to her flying abilities, her fearlessness, and her scarred countenance. Her verbal-only relationship with the sexy cyborg who answers her distress call is a steamy yet short-lived fantasy. His kind is physically perfect, and she is…not. He will uncover that truth when…if they survive the attack upon her freighter.


Provoking Odium is a STANDALONE Cyborg SciFi Romance set in a dark, gritty, sometimes-violent universe.

It features a human female intent on remaining mysterious, a cyborg warrior determined to uncover her identity, and an enemy seeking to destroy them both before they have the opportunity to meet.

Buy Now:
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09NRXGLFW

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The Imperfect Hero/Heroine

By Cynthia Sax on July 5, 2022

My favorite heroes/heroines in romance novels are never perfect. They have faults. They make mistakes. They are often pushed into deeds of heroism.

Imperfect heroes/heroines are interesting. I can’t assume they’ll always do the right thing. That keeps me guessing.

It also gives me hope I’ll be the heroine in my own story. I’m not perfect. (laughs) I’m no where close to that. No one is. We’re human (most of us – grins) and humans make mistakes.

But that shouldn’t stop me from trying to make the world a better place in some small (or big) way.

If someone like Briella in Provoking Odium can be a heroine to admire, to respect, I can be a heroine also.

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Provoking Odium

A Beautiful Cyborg

While accompanying his leader on a mission, Odium, an E Model cyborg, hears a distress call over the communication lines. The voice on that message makes his circuits surge with energy and all his systems light up. He has to respond to the mysterious female, would risk his lifespan and the lifespans of everyone on board their ship to protect her.

A Human Female Others Call Beast

Briella gained her nickname due to her flying abilities, her fearlessness, and her scarred countenance. Her verbal-only relationship with the sexy cyborg who answers her distress call is a steamy yet short-lived fantasy. His kind is physically perfect, and she is…not. He will uncover that truth when…if they survive the attack upon her freighter.


Provoking Odium is a STANDALONE Cyborg SciFi Romance set in a dark, gritty, sometimes-violent universe.

It features a human female intent on remaining mysterious, a cyborg warrior determined to uncover her identity, and an enemy seeking to destroy them both before they have the opportunity to meet.

Buy Now:
Amazon US:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09NRXGLFW

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09NRXGLFW

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Fireworks And Other Explosions

By Cynthia Sax on July 4, 2022

I often look at photos of fireworks before writing an explosion scene (one of my favorite scenes to write – grins). The bursts of light often inspire me.

The Dear Wonderful Hubby took these photos while attending the Calgary Stampede.

The pops of color are super exciting.

This makes me think of a firefight in space. (smiles)

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Provoking Odium

A Beautiful Cyborg

While accompanying his leader on a mission, Odium, an E Model cyborg, hears a distress call over the communication lines. The voice on that message makes his circuits surge with energy and all his systems light up. He has to respond to the mysterious female, would risk his lifespan and the lifespans of everyone on board their ship to protect her.

A Human Female Others Call Beast

Briella gained her nickname due to her flying abilities, her fearlessness, and her scarred countenance. Her verbal-only relationship with the sexy cyborg who answers her distress call is a steamy yet short-lived fantasy. His kind is physically perfect, and she is…not. He will uncover that truth when…if they survive the attack upon her freighter.


Provoking Odium is a STANDALONE Cyborg SciFi Romance set in a dark, gritty, sometimes-violent universe.

It features a human female intent on remaining mysterious, a cyborg warrior determined to uncover her identity, and an enemy seeking to destroy them both before they have the opportunity to meet.

Buy Now:
Amazon US:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09NRXGLFW

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Cynthia Sax Weekly Update – July 3rd

By Cynthia Sax on July 3, 2022

I’ve resumed writing the first draft of Grin And Bear Him. I love Grin and Mohini. They are so very awesome together!

I really appreciate all the messages about Provoking Odium. (big hugs) I love ‘talking’ with you, uncovering what you’ve been doing this year, how your loved ones (including fur and plant babies) are! Thank you for thinking of me!

Have a wonderful week, my friends. (big hugs) Take a nap in the middle of a work day if you’re able. I always feel deliciously naughty when I do that (and I’ve been doing that since high school days). Find some grass, take off your shoes, and sink your toes into that green stuff. Feel the connection with the earth. You are an important part of this wonderful planet. Never forget that!

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Provoking Odium

A Beautiful Cyborg

While accompanying his leader on a mission, Odium, an E Model cyborg, hears a distress call over the communication lines. The voice on that message makes his circuits surge with energy and all his systems light up. He has to respond to the mysterious female, would risk his lifespan and the lifespans of everyone on board their ship to protect her.

A Human Female Others Call Beast

Briella gained her nickname due to her flying abilities, her fearlessness, and her scarred countenance. Her verbal-only relationship with the sexy cyborg who answers her distress call is a steamy yet short-lived fantasy. His kind is physically perfect, and she is…not. He will uncover that truth when…if they survive the attack upon her freighter.


Provoking Odium is a STANDALONE Cyborg SciFi Romance set in a dark, gritty, sometimes-violent universe.

It features a human female intent on remaining mysterious, a cyborg warrior determined to uncover her identity, and an enemy seeking to destroy them both before they have the opportunity to meet.

Buy Now:
Amazon US:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09NRXGLFW

Amazon UK:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09NRXGLFW

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The Humanoid Alliance And The Grabbing Of Resources

By Cynthia Sax on July 2, 2022

Briella’s home planet was raided for resources by the Humanoid Alliance. They were mainly interested in minerals and precious stones.

They weren’t interested in the beings living on the surface or the vegetation or the animals.

Why?

Because there are other more fertile planets in the universe and the Humanoid Alliance has robots and other AI to serve them, to do their fighting, to work on agri-lots and complete other tasks humans here on Earth would normally do.

But these robots and other AI have to be manufactured. Ships and structures also have to be constructed.

That requires resources. The Humanoid Alliance has long ago used up the resources on their own planets. They have to source these materials from other places.

One of those other places is Briella’s home planet.

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Provoking Odium

A Beautiful Cyborg

While accompanying his leader on a mission, Odium, an E Model cyborg, hears a distress call over the communication lines. The voice on that message makes his circuits surge with energy and all his systems light up. He has to respond to the mysterious female, would risk his lifespan and the lifespans of everyone on board their ship to protect her.

A Human Female Others Call Beast

Briella gained her nickname due to her flying abilities, her fearlessness, and her scarred countenance. Her verbal-only relationship with the sexy cyborg who answers her distress call is a steamy yet short-lived fantasy. His kind is physically perfect, and she is…not. He will uncover that truth when…if they survive the attack upon her freighter.


Provoking Odium is a STANDALONE Cyborg SciFi Romance set in a dark, gritty, sometimes-violent universe.

It features a human female intent on remaining mysterious, a cyborg warrior determined to uncover her identity, and an enemy seeking to destroy them both before they have the opportunity to meet.

Buy Now:
Amazon US:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09NRXGLFW

Amazon UK:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09NRXGLFW

Amazon AUS:
https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B09NRXGLFW

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