The female he was wants revenge through the male he is.
Tanu is Selvian. They spend half their life cycle as female, the rest male. As Tanat she watched her mate brutally murdered. The trauma brought about the change far too soon. Now Tanu, he wants revenge.
The Selvian intrigues Gilda. Stunning now, he must have been a magnificent female. He’s in their custody and swears he has vital information about the pirates. Can she keep her distance from the alluring male? The mercenary in her is trying. The female inside wants Tanu.

Sci-fi fantasy romance.
Pirates abducted her from her planet. The Mercenary Union ship which rescues her may be no better than the pirates. Captain Maden of the Long Sword refuses to take her home.
The Messerian spy tells the captain he is not alone. There are others seeking to eliminate the pirates. He must keep the girl, Dahteste, close. She must not discover she is simply bait in the larger game they play. What gift does the girl have which makes her such a prize?
The predator his ancestors used to be claws it way to the surface around the girl. He wants things he shouldn’t. He craves Dahteste.Book Lover 2225.0 out of 5 stars Oh, Wow!

Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2021Verified PurchaseOh, wow! A Snake by the Tail by Cherime McFarlane is an action-adventure alien love story that is not to be missed. Great world-building, an out-of-this-world location, and strong, lovable characters that will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading this book make this a five-star highly recommended read.

A young alien genius, Bantan S’kan, has no experience with females and is bitter over his kidnapping by pirates. He’s out to do as much damage to the pirates as he can. Then he meets her.
Leisha, a human female, is a non-commissioned officer on a S.U.N. scout ship. The young, rescued alien ticks all her boxes. Older than Bantan, she’s happy to further his education.
When her family’s summons comes, she leaves the ship and Bantan. The Arkalian doesn’t take rejection well. S.U.N. needs him, he needs Leisha. Can he hurt the pirates without losing his life? How can he have a life with Leisha and keep the pirates from finding them?

Sci-fi fantasy romance.
Pirates abducted her from her planet. The Mercenary Union ship which rescues her may be no better than the pirates. Captain Maden of the Long Sword refuses to take her home.
The Messerian spy tells the captain he is not alone. There are others seeking to eliminate the pirates. He must keep the girl, Dahteste, close. She must not discover she is simply bait in the larger game they play. What gift does the girl have which makes her such a prize?
The predator his ancestors used to be claws it way to the surface around the girl. He wants things he shouldn’t. He craves Dahteste.

Book Lover 2225.0 out of 5 stars Oh, Wow!

Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2021Verified PurchaseOh, wow! A Snake by the Tail by Cherime McFarlane is an action-adventure alien love story that is not to be missed. Great world-building, an out-of-this-world location, and strong, lovable characters that will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading this book make this a five-star highly recommended read.