Pyne by Alana Khan [Review]

Pyne (Rescued by the Alien #2) by Alana Khan
Format: ebook
Source: borrowed through Kindle Unlimited
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Date read: November 25, 2024

Rescued by the Alien
1. Lashe
2. Pyne - Paperback | Kindle
3. Khol
4. Gyft
5. Klaz
6. Kringl
7. Rudi

Alana Khan
| Website | Amazon |

Synopsis (Goodreads):

Becca
Kidnapped and forced into an alien culinary death match, I must rely on a gruff and gorgeous gladiator. His fierce protection and heated glances are more tempting than the grand prize itself—my freedom.

With each challenge more treacherous than the last and the stakes rising, can we survive the contest and the dangerous attraction between us?

Pyne
Thrust into this absurd holiday baking contest at gunpoint, my instincts scream to protect Becca at all costs. Her resilience and fiery spirit touch my heart and set my blood on fire.

As the competition heats up, I'll wield every weapon, face every challenge, and take down anyone who threatens her – because winning her heart is the ultimate prize.

Thoughts on Pyne: The idea of being kidnapped and forced to participate in an intergalactic bake-off is totally bonkers. AND I LOVE IT. Seriously, that alone had me and then we have Pyne who is a freed gladiator with no baking experience who's strongarmed into competing. I just...like this whole dang thing.

So. Becca is an abducted human who isn't given much choice in being part of the of this unhinged bake-off that is a hybrid reality baking show and dangerous gladiator game. I mean, the immunity challenges are rough enough to knock people out of the competition permanently. Which makes things a little difficult for Becca since she is a baker, not a fighter.

Fortunately, she's teamed up with Pyne, a freed gladiator who can carry her (sometimes literally) through the challenges. They just have to figure out how to work together. As it turns out, working together means getting close and it doesn't take long before THINGS HAPPEN with all that togetherness.

A group of competitive bakers, an (overly) ambitious host, some steamy kisses, a former gladiator who will do whatever it takes to help his lady win her freedom, and a lady who was resigned to her fate until one cocky former gladiator crossed her path. *thumbs up*