Abbie Haws has worked tirelessly defending people in the Federation Universe and lives a comfortable life, but hasn’t been able to shake the feeling of second class citizenship. She feels the bulk of society; the “unranked” members deserve to be represented more in Ravena’s democracy. Current events happening in the Federation allow Abbie an audience with Roman Lyons, the head of the ruling Lyons family. Will Abbie be able to persuade Roman into allowing the majority of its citizens more power within their society?

I’ve been a fan of Lauren Dane’s for quite some time and I must say I can’t get enough of her futuristic works. While we were taken on an interplanetary voyage with Undercover, Ms. Dane focuses on only one planet, Ravena, for Relentless. Ravena is reputed to be one of the more progressive planets in the Federation and is headed by Roman Lyons, who is known for tough, yet fair leadership. Meeting Abbie for the first time, Roman is steamrolled by this petite spitfire. Abbie is the first woman to stand toe to toe with him, a feeling Roman finds highly erotic. He enjoys being challenged by her and their repartee releases emotions deeply buried within his psyche. He vows to go against all societal taboos and claim her as his own, no matter what the cost.   

Abbie knows getting involved with Roman is a sure road to heartbreak but she’s powerless in his relentless pursuit of her. Abbie falls in love with this “Ranked” member of society, something she never thought was possible. Both know they will never be together forever since Roman must fulfill his societal duty and marry someone within his strata.

In Relentless, Ms. Dane once again returns to this futuristic world, showing us how two people from two entirely different classes of society can work within the system to bring about change.  After you finish this wonderful story, you’ll be like me, begging Lauren Dane to return to this futuristic world soon.