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Throwback Thursday – Dark Strength

By Cynthia Sax on January 27, 2022

Most of the characters I write about are complex. They have different sides, different layers to their personalities.

Balvan, the huge green gatekeeper hero of Dark Strength, is no exception. He delights in crushing his enemies’ skulls with his big boots yet is super gentle when tending to the small creatures he rescues. Some beings believe him to be a monster yet he protects the residents of the Refuge and the beings he loves.

Elyce, the heroine of Dark Strength, sees Balvan’s complexities. She has survived her horrid past by carefully observing the beings around her. When she meets Balvan, she knows, deep in her heart, she will be safe with him. It takes more time for her to trust that knowing.

Dark Strength

The Bigger They Are, The Harder They Fall.

Balvan, the Refuge’s Gatekeeper, is huge, green, and has a reputation for crushing skulls. He’s a modified humanoid, genetically designed to be the ultimate warrior. One of a kind and considered monstrous by many, he never expects to find his mate, the one female meant for him.

Elyce, snatched from her home half a solar cycle ago, has finally escaped her brutal captors. She arrives at the Refuge barely alive. Only a blood transfusion from the largest male she has ever seen will save her life. But it will also bind her to him forever. Staring up, up, up at him, she wonders why she wants to be free. His gentle touch revives yearnings she thought dead. His lips set her skin ablaze. His massive muscles make her feel safe.

That feeling could be an illusion. Elyce’s captors want their slave back and they won’t stop until they have her. To give his mate her freedom, Balvan might be forced to give up everything he has – his role as the Gatekeeper, Elyce’s love, and his life.

Dark Strength is a STANDALONE Alien SciFi Romance set in a dark, gritty, sometimes violent universe.

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Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Strength-Refuge-Book-3-ebook/dp/B078SYYWH5/

Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dark-Strength-Refuge-Book-3-ebook/dp/B078SYYWH5/

Amazon AUS: https://www.amazon.com.au/Dark-Strength-Refuge-Book-3-ebook/dp/B078SYYWH5/

Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/us/book/dark-strength/id1332249866

B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dark-strength-cynthia-sax/1127772582

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/dark-strength

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Do I Read Reviews?

By Cynthia Sax on January 14, 2022

Reviews are important. They help readers find the best stories for them. And some booksellers reward stories that have reviews by giving them extra visibility on their sites.

But they are NOT meant for writers. Some writers don’t read any of their reviews. Some writers read only reviews other people filter for them. Writers are advised never to respond to reviews.

I read ALL the reviews on my stories. I have rhino skin, have built up a tolerance for criticism. And I don’t read reviews until my fresh writing for the day is done. I also don’t read reviews when I’m feeling fragile.

I see your comments about which cyborgs you would like to read about next. (smiles) I see your questions and concerns. I see your requests for updates on existing couples (and more).

I try to address your feedback here, on this blog. If you don’t see an answer to any of your questions, email me!

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B Free

B is the last remaining B Model cyborg. All of his brethren, the beings he trained with, fought with, cared deeply for, have perished.

Or so he believes.

When he intercepts a communication mentioning the existence of one of his kind, he has to investigate its source. The message could be a trap set by his enemies. He’ll take that risk if it secures him the companionship he requires to be fully functional.

What he finds is a daring brown-eyed female who activates all his systems. She proudly proclaims she’s a researcher, brandishing that information like a weapon before her. He wants to kiss the sass off her beautiful face, protect her from the dangers around them, claim her forever.

Quinn is on a quest to locate the mechanics of an early-version cyborg. She believes the information captured within that frame will give her valuable insights into the past.

When her mission goes zombie-like beings levels of wrong, she comes face-to-face with a living, breathing B Model. He has big hands, a primitive countenance, and stern hard lips crafted for kissing.

She doesn’t trust him. And she doesn’t have time to indulge her desires.

Their shared enemies are chasing them, would kill to get their precious specimens back. One minor mistake could reduce B and Quinn to a mere line in the databases of history.

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B Free is a STANDALONE Cyborg SciFi Romance set in a dark, gritty, sometimes-violent universe.
It features the sole surviving B Model cyborg warrior, a courageous researcher seeking to uncover the past, and an unplanned visit to a settlement ruled by an extremely scary all-knowing, all-powerful being.

B Free is the fourth of five core stories in the Rebel Cyborgs Series.
Book 1: Containing Malice
Book 2: Under Strain
Book 3: Baring Grudge
Book 4: B Free
Book 5: Seizing Power

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Amazon US:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B097CJJ6B7

Amazon UK:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B097CJJ6B7

Amazon AUS:
https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B097CJJ6B7

Apple Books:
https://books.apple.com/us/book/b-free/id1572709749

B&N:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/b-free-cynthia-sax/1139701466

Kobo:
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/b-free

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https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1089821

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Cynthia Sax Weekly Update – December 26th

By Cynthia Sax on December 26, 2021

I received a gazillion romance novels as gifts from my eldest brother. Reading those books and spending time with the Dear Wonderful Hubby are the only two items on my to-do list this upcoming week. (grins) Yep, life is good.

This past week, I wrote a few more chapters in the first draft of Provoking Odium, the first story in the upcoming Cyborg Unity series (releasing in June). I’m excited about this story. I think you’ll enjoy it.

Have a great week, my friends. (big hugs) Think about all the wonderful moments you’ve experienced in 2021—the great books you’ve read, the awesome conversations you’ve had (in person, text, email, social media, etc), the hugs both virtual and in person you’ve received. You are loved.

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B Free

B is the last remaining B Model cyborg. All of his brethren, the beings he trained with, fought with, cared deeply for, have perished.

Or so he believes.

Quinn is on a quest to locate the mechanics of an early-version cyborg. She believes the information captured within that frame will give her valuable insights into the past.

When her mission goes zombie-like beings levels of wrong, she comes face-to-face with a living, breathing B Model. He has big hands, a primitive countenance, and stern hard lips crafted for kissing.

She doesn’t trust him. And she doesn’t have time to indulge her desires.

Their shared enemies are chasing them, would kill to get their precious specimens back. One minor mistake could reduce B and Quinn to a mere line in the databases of history.

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B Free is the fourth of five core stories in the Rebel Cyborgs Series.
Book 1: Containing Malice
Book 2: Under Strain
Book 3: Baring Grudge
Book 4: B Free
Book 5: Seizing Power

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Cyborg Unity

By Cynthia Sax on December 22, 2021

I’ve decided upon a series name for the next part of the cyborg saga (starting with Provoking Odium in June).

The name of the new series will be Cyborg Unity. (grins)

Yes, that’s a hint as to what will happen in Seizing Power (releasing in February) between the two cyborg factions.

Amanda Kelsey, my amazing cover artist, has designed the above symbol for this series. I love it. It has a balanced, yin and yang feel to it, yet is very much SciFi. This symbol will appear on the covers of the books in this series.

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B Free

B is the last remaining B Model cyborg. All of his brethren, the beings he trained with, fought with, cared deeply for, have perished.

Or so he believes.

Quinn is on a quest to locate the mechanics of an early-version cyborg. She believes the information captured within that frame will give her valuable insights into the past.

When her mission goes zombie-like beings levels of wrong, she comes face-to-face with a living, breathing B Model. He has big hands, a primitive countenance, and stern hard lips crafted for kissing.

She doesn’t trust him. And she doesn’t have time to indulge her desires.

Their shared enemies are chasing them, would kill to get their precious specimens back. One minor mistake could reduce B and Quinn to a mere line in the databases of history.

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B Free is the fourth of five core stories in the Rebel Cyborgs Series.
Book 1: Containing Malice
Book 2: Under Strain
Book 3: Baring Grudge
Book 4: B Free
Book 5: Seizing Power

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Cynthia Sax Upcoming Releases

By Cynthia Sax on December 21, 2021

I have a tentative release schedule for 2022. It is tentative because that alien romance idea is still floating around my brain and I might write it between two of the cyborg romances. That means release dates might change but the order of the new series will remain the same.

I am SUPER excited about these upcoming releases. I can’t wait for you to read Seizing Power in February. I love this story and I think you’ll enjoy it also.

I’m getting excited about Odium’s story also. I suspected Odium had some hidden damage but I didn’t realize the depth of this cyborg warrior. He constantly surprises me…in a good way.

February 2022 – Seizing Power (In Edits)

New Series!

Cyborg Unity

June but hoping for May 2022 – Provoking Odium (First Draft Is Being Written Now)

August 2022 – Grin And Bare Him

November 2022 – Raw Desires

February 2023 – Strive For Forever

May 2023 – Intrepid Encounters

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B Free

B is the last remaining B Model cyborg. All of his brethren, the beings he trained with, fought with, cared deeply for, have perished.

Or so he believes.

Quinn is on a quest to locate the mechanics of an early-version cyborg. She believes the information captured within that frame will give her valuable insights into the past.

When her mission goes zombie-like beings levels of wrong, she comes face-to-face with a living, breathing B Model. He has big hands, a primitive countenance, and stern hard lips crafted for kissing.

She doesn’t trust him. And she doesn’t have time to indulge her desires.

Their shared enemies are chasing them, would kill to get their precious specimens back. One minor mistake could reduce B and Quinn to a mere line in the databases of history.

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B Free is the fourth of five core stories in the Rebel Cyborgs Series.
Book 1: Containing Malice
Book 2: Under Strain
Book 3: Baring Grudge
Book 4: B Free
Book 5: Seizing Power

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Cynthia Sax Weekly Update – December 19th

By Cynthia Sax on December 19, 2021

I’m still working on the first draft of Provoking Odium, the first story in the new cyborg series (releasing in May). I’ll be writing this first draft for a while. (grins) It will take longer than usual due to the holidays. I plan to spend some focused time with the Dear Wonderful Hubby at the tail end of December.

I received the first round of revisions for Seizing Power, the fifth core story in the Rebel Cyborgs series (releasing in February), from my Awesome Editor. She likes the story! Woot! There is work to be done, of course. There always is. But it is on track for its release date.

Have a magical week, my friends. (big hugs) If you’re in a cold part of the world, snuggle under the covers. If you’re in a hot part of the world, enjoy the sun (safely). Read some new-to-you books. Cherish every dang day! I’m so happy and so fortunate to have you in my life!

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B Free

B is the last remaining B Model cyborg. All of his brethren, the beings he trained with, fought with, cared deeply for, have perished.

Or so he believes.

Quinn is on a quest to locate the mechanics of an early-version cyborg. She believes the information captured within that frame will give her valuable insights into the past.

When her mission goes zombie-like beings levels of wrong, she comes face-to-face with a living, breathing B Model. He has big hands, a primitive countenance, and stern hard lips crafted for kissing.

She doesn’t trust him. And she doesn’t have time to indulge her desires.

Their shared enemies are chasing them, would kill to get their precious specimens back. One minor mistake could reduce B and Quinn to a mere line in the databases of history.

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B Free is the fourth of five core stories in the Rebel Cyborgs Series.
Book 1: Containing Malice
Book 2: Under Strain
Book 3: Baring Grudge
Book 4: B Free
Book 5: Seizing Power

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Bergdorf Goodman Window Inspiration

By Cynthia Sax on December 17, 2021

The Dear Wonderful Hubby and I were in New York City recently and I found the windows at Bergdorf Goodman so very inspirational. (grins)

I thought they might serve as inspiration for my writing and reading buddies!

This ‘world’ is dominated by birds and insects. Look at the exciting diversity!

This ‘world’ is blue and sparkly and has a hint of space with the planets, the moon, the astrological signs.

Look at this wonderful cat ‘world’! The expressions on their cute little faces are wonderful.

Of course, we can’t have a cat world without a dog world. I like how the monochrome color scheme emphasizes the different shapes and forms of the doggies.

I love how the artist didn’t go for the obvious blue for the fish world. The purples give the impression of great depth.

And finally, we have this swirly psychedelic red and white world with a music theme.

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B Free

B is the last remaining B Model cyborg. All of his brethren, the beings he trained with, fought with, cared deeply for, have perished.

Or so he believes.

Quinn is on a quest to locate the mechanics of an early-version cyborg. She believes the information captured within that frame will give her valuable insights into the past.

When her mission goes zombie-like beings levels of wrong, she comes face-to-face with a living, breathing B Model. He has big hands, a primitive countenance, and stern hard lips crafted for kissing.

She doesn’t trust him. And she doesn’t have time to indulge her desires.

Their shared enemies are chasing them, would kill to get their precious specimens back. One minor mistake could reduce B and Quinn to a mere line in the databases of history.

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B Free is the fourth of five core stories in the Rebel Cyborgs Series.
Book 1: Containing Malice
Book 2: Under Strain
Book 3: Baring Grudge
Book 4: B Free
Book 5: Seizing Power

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Cynthia Sax Weekly Update – December 12th

By Cynthia Sax on December 12, 2021

I have finally decided which story I’ll write next! Woot! This week, I started writing Provoking Odium, the first cyborg romance in the next grouping of cyborg stories (releasing in May 2022). I’m super excited about this story. It grabbed me by the muse and wouldn’t let go.

Seizing Power, the fifth core story in the Rebel Cyborgs series (releasing in February), remains with my Awesome Editor. I expect to get it back sometime this week. I suspect there will be some DEEP revisions on it. It is such an important story and I want to ensure I do it justice.

Have a great week, my friends. (big hugs) Surround yourself with bright colors and shiny things. Give yourself a treat whether that is a new-to-you book to read, a piece of decadent chocolate or something else that makes you happy. Create a mini getaway in the middle of a day.

And know that you are loved.

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B Free

B is the last remaining B Model cyborg. All of his brethren, the beings he trained with, fought with, cared deeply for, have perished.

Or so he believes.

Quinn is on a quest to locate the mechanics of an early-version cyborg. She believes the information captured within that frame will give her valuable insights into the past.

When her mission goes zombie-like beings levels of wrong, she comes face-to-face with a living, breathing B Model. He has big hands, a primitive countenance, and stern hard lips crafted for kissing.

She doesn’t trust him. And she doesn’t have time to indulge her desires.

Their shared enemies are chasing them, would kill to get their precious specimens back. One minor mistake could reduce B and Quinn to a mere line in the databases of history.

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B Free is the fourth of five core stories in the Rebel Cyborgs Series.
Book 1: Containing Malice
Book 2: Under Strain
Book 3: Baring Grudge
Book 4: B Free
Book 5: Seizing Power

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B Free And What We Leave Behind

By Cynthia Sax on December 7, 2021

Quinn, the heroine of B Free, is a researcher, a variation on an archeologist. She excavates the terrain inhabited by older civilizations, looking at what those beings left behind for clues as to how they lived.

While writing B Free, I spent quite a bit of time thinking about what I’d leave behind. My stories might exist for a while. That would be wonderful. But I’d be pleased if my legacy was merely making a few reading buddies happy and maybe inspiring someone to write their own cyborg romances.

What would you like to leave behind?

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B Free

B is the last remaining B Model cyborg. All of his brethren, the beings he trained with, fought with, cared deeply for, have perished.

Or so he believes.

Quinn is on a quest to locate the mechanics of an early-version cyborg. She believes the information captured within that frame will give her valuable insights into the past.

When her mission goes zombie-like beings levels of wrong, she comes face-to-face with a living, breathing B Model. He has big hands, a primitive countenance, and stern hard lips crafted for kissing.

She doesn’t trust him. And she doesn’t have time to indulge her desires.

Their shared enemies are chasing them, would kill to get their precious specimens back. One minor mistake could reduce B and Quinn to a mere line in the databases of history.

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B Free is the fourth of five core stories in the Rebel Cyborgs Series.
Book 1: Containing Malice
Book 2: Under Strain
Book 3: Baring Grudge
Book 4: B Free
Book 5: Seizing Power

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More Containers

By Cynthia Sax on December 6, 2021

These containers, displayed in the Altos de Chavon Regional Museum of Archaeology in La Romana, Dominican Republic, were likely brought to the area on ships from Spain.

I think Quinn, the heroine from B Free, would love them. She couldn’t read them as they aren’t metal but she’d find them interesting.

I loved the color of this container. It was large. I would have to use both arms to hold it.

This container was much smaller…is the size of a large beer stein. I could envision the cyborgs drinking fermented beverage out of it.

This container is about the same size as the first one. I liked the warping of it.

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B Free

B is the last remaining B Model cyborg. All of his brethren, the beings he trained with, fought with, cared deeply for, have perished.

Or so he believes.

Quinn is on a quest to locate the mechanics of an early-version cyborg. She believes the information captured within that frame will give her valuable insights into the past.

When her mission goes zombie-like beings levels of wrong, she comes face-to-face with a living, breathing B Model. He has big hands, a primitive countenance, and stern hard lips crafted for kissing.

She doesn’t trust him. And she doesn’t have time to indulge her desires.

Their shared enemies are chasing them, would kill to get their precious specimens back. One minor mistake could reduce B and Quinn to a mere line in the databases of history.

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B Free is the fourth of five core stories in the Rebel Cyborgs Series.
Book 1: Containing Malice
Book 2: Under Strain
Book 3: Baring Grudge
Book 4: B Free
Book 5: Seizing Power

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