When the man he despises most sends him to Spaceport Adana to bring back a Terran slave no matter what the cost, he thinks he's found the perfect tool to exact his revenge. Naya Kistara is valuable for many reasons. She's a rare breed who literally transforms into the ideal mate for her first sexual partner. The change, it should be noted, is permanent. She also carries the last hope of Old Earth to become a member of the IAC. That's important because the people there need help if they are to survive.

Dreylan tries not to think about her significance to anyone but him. She's just what he needs to exact his revenge. He can't think about the people she could help or the sensual promise she uniquely offers. He decides he must focus on his revenge...

Highest Bidder is a nice addition in the highly entertaining Spaceport series from Changeling Press. The story was well crafted and while there was a lot going on in the plot, the author made it fit comfortably into the tighter novella-length work. The author's writing style combined with great pacing to make this a read that's over all too soon. The characterization was a real treat. Ms. Couper's characters were all the reader could ever want and strong, emotional, and very likeable.The sensual scenes were well done and plentiful. Much attention was given to detail, making this story blend well with the others in the multi-author series but also building a credible world for the reader to lose herself in. All in all, a recommended read.

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Explicit

Reviewer: Cameron Foster
August 27, 2008