Survivor meets Hunger Games meets Big Brother meets Sex Club - that's my take on this sci-fi adventure! It's insta-lust/insta-love for Damon and Melody who are not supposed to be matched in the Virgin Hunt games but end up together. Virgins (the hunted) get credits for orgasms, the kinkier the sex the better and if they end up with hunters who aren't their matches, even better for them! Trapped in a multi-level tower with dangers at every turn, and cameras following the participants, Damon and Melody hook up quickly (goodbye virginity! Hello credits!) and then have to survive the week in one piece. Damon's mortal enemy, Bastion, is also in the games and he's the one who is supposed to 'catch' Melody so that adds for extra stress for both. Melody has a fear of water (so naturally they end up on the water level) and escaping the various situations and figuring out who are allies and who are enemies is all part of the game. Plenty of sex and violence and not everyone makes it out alive but our couple gets their happy ever after. If you're looking for an adventurous and steamy escape, you'll enjoy this one.

Note: I was going to post a review at Amazon but I see it has been pulled with an author's note that there will be some series changes, so for now there is only a review on Goodreads.

What a unique and interesting sci-fi storyline. I really liked the characters of Melody and Damon. Excellent overall writing..

Defective is an erotic/sci-fi/romance novel - whilst it is the first of this kind of genre that I have read, it is a mix of my favourite genres so of course I jumped at the opportunity to read it!

The premise itself is intriguing and the story is easy to follow which is great. The hunted must avoid their hunters for 7 days whilst trying to survive the arena game and must experience pleasure with any hunter but the one assigned to them. As many people have pointed out, it kind of reminded me of Hunger Games-esque world but with a more mature theme.

The descriptive work throughout the novel is fantastic, each character, place, situation is described so well you can literally see the story play out in front of you.

Also, let's not forget the STEAMMMM. Each encounter is different from the last keeping it fresh and sexy.

The interesting storyline will hook you immediately and you'll stay for the deliciously sexy read that any fan of this genre will enjoy!

Mel Teshco “Defective” was a definitely smut-worthy read. I was apprehensive to pick up this series up since Sci-fi stories often times are a hit or miss for me but overall I was left impressed by the authors work. The premise of the series is like very much like the “Hunger Games” but with more of a Sci-fi and Erotica element to it. “Defective” was filled with steamy sex scenes and action but I will mention the only downside to this series was the instant love. Can anyone really fall in love with in love with someone in six to seven days? Realistically no. Yet seeing how this book falls more into the erotica genre, I'll ignored that bit. Besides that factor, I'll keep Mel Teshco on my author radar and will keep a lookout on any future releases from her.

I’ve been on a romantic- erotic sci/fi binge of sorts lately. So when the opportunity to review this came my way I jumped on it. This is a new to me author, even though she seems to have an extensive backlist.

The set up for this Defective is a reality TV based competition named the Virgins Hunt Games, where Hunters are paired with women called the Hunted and the objective is sex. The kinkier the better. Hunters win by finding their mates and pleasing them to the fullest. Hunteds win by having sex with as many Hunters as possible (especially catching Hunters before they deflower their mates) and having many, may orgasms.

This was a fast paced, super sexy space romp. As weird as it sounds it felt like Hunger Games: Science Fiction Sex Addition. These games aren’t just a bunch of people running around humping, they are also fighting each other and the life threatening obstacles the show developers keep throwing their way.

The hero, Damon, is there to get revenge on another Hunter and the heroine, Melody, is competing to fill her families coffers. They just happen to have an instant attraction that only intensifies the longer they stay together. Yes, there is a lot of insta lust and love, but I did enjoy this couple and the sexiness of the story. I would like to see some of the secondary characters get their own HEAs.

Overall, this was a fun, sexy read. Not too much depth, but easy to fall into for a few hours.

Defective is a sci-fi erotic romance novel by Mel Teshco. In the novel, Defective is the term used for someone carrying the DNA of different races. The novel is set in future Earth Year 2324. The universe has evolved. Earthlings are no longer the only known species. The Olympics have been replaced with the Virgin Hunt Games. Participants earn monetary credits based on their sexual exploits in the seven-day game.

Damon Banscott doesn’t need the money, but he does need revenge against his sworn enemy. The game will give him the opportunity he’s been waiting for. It’s only about revenge until he lays eyes on Melody.

Melody Simmons is the only female from Earth in the game. It’s all about the money until she sees Damon. Now she can earn a few credits and enjoy herself with a fine male specimen.

The characters are vividly described, and the environment is a real part of the story. I was pleasantly surprised that there is real romance and not just a series of sex scenes. Though there’s plenty of sex, it’s underscored by actual romance. Bonds are formed between lovers and friends. I absolutely loved the ending.

I got much more than I expected. Defective is a great surprise and I rate it 5 out of 5 stars. For fans of erotica this is a must-read. If explicit sex and vulgarity bother you, this is certainly not the book for you.

My thanks to Entangled Publishing, LLC and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy. However the opinions expressed in this review are 100% mine and mine alone.

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to read more by this author.

Defective by Mel Teshco is an alien romance based on a similar premise to the Hunger Games, except here we have a group of hunted and hunters who are participating in the Virgin Hunt Games. Yup, it’s messed up lol. The hunters are warriors, assassins, all kinds of hard-bodied males. The hunted are female virgins. Each hunted is assigned a hunted mate and has to hunt her down and…engage in sexual intercourse. Those are essentially the basic rules of the games; there are other rules involved in this game, but I’ll let you discover them yourself if you decide to pick up a copy.

Our hero, Damon, is only participating in the game to take revenge against one of the other hunters. Our heroine, Melody, is only participating in the game so that she can earn enough money to save her family from poverty. As messed up as the premise is, I would be lying if I said the book didn’t hook me from the very beginning. These alien romances are addicting, I tell you. I devoured this book.

I enjoyed Defective for the most part, but I had a hard time connecting to the characters, especially the heroine. The writing was decent, but it was a little weaker than the other alien romances I’ve read. There were also some repetitions that kind of annoyed me. I was also curious about the world outside the Games, especially Damon’s planet, which we didn't get to explore. I wonder if the author will continue this series and if she does continue the series, I wonder if she’ll explore other settings.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

You won’t find me reading Erotica too often, but when I saw the cover of this book and read the interesting blurb; I knew I had to request an ARC in NetGalley. I was lucky enough to be chosen as a reviewer. So, first of all, thanks for the chance given.

In this book we follow Melody, a woman from Earth who needs money desperately. She has never been with a man intimately, so being picked as one of the virgins for the game wasn’t so far-fetched. Her suitor is not other than Damon, a soldier from an alien planet who is only taking part on the game to get his revenge against another of the participants. Is that particular setting the best place for starting a relationship? It seems, it could be…

It’s pretty obvious from almost the beginning that the author has translated the Hunger Games into an adult version in space where sex and violence are the main course. Which is nice if you take it as it is. Do not commit my mistake of overthinking the Game, because there are a bunch of holes that could be hard to fill. That wasn’t the best metaphor in the context of the book… What I want to say is that there are several rules or character behaviours that don’t make much sense. First of all: why virgins? It looks like a hard constraint for such little reward. Second: pretty unbalanaced for the participants. If you are male, your boost credit reward comes from catching their chosen hunted and just have their way sexually. Females must hide from their chosen hunter and seduce another one, which seems much harder (the hunters are not paper pushers…). And lastly: if most of them are taking part for the money, why don’t strategize to maximize the income through bouts of sex? Reading the book I thought most of them were a bunch of idiots who weren’t listening when the rules were stated. As I said, it’s better if you don’t think too much about the game and just read the book. That would enhance your enjoyment of the book.

When I read the blurb, my impression was that every participant was a willing one. But pretty soon the reader discovers that most of the women have been blackmailed into taking part. That adds a very uncomformatble feeling while reading. What I thought was going to be consent uninhibited sex was at risk of becoming plane and simple raping. That would have ruined the book without any hope of recovery. Thankfully, such kind of actions are not present. Sometimes they are hinted, but never narrated. And yet, the sex scenes are not enjoyable. There are several of them, but they lack spice (even though that would mean much more credits…) and I soon lost my interest in them. Luckily, there is also a heavy presence of action scenes that make up for the uneventful sexual encounters and grant the book a perfect pace.

I don’t have much to say about the characters. They fill their roles, but nothing else. I like Melody much more than Damon. He is sometimes too “macho male“. His annoying protective instincts and the way he avoids adult conversations overpowering Melody through sex don’t make him a good character on my book. It doesn’t help that we don’t get to know many of his qualities. The only one that is mentioned over and over again is the size of his manhood. Actually, that is probably the only thing that is described about the hunters. It’s not that I can’t handle the dirty talk… it’s more like, so what? They barely use it… By the way, the epilogue is pretty unbelievable (too fast!!) and make this couple much more likely to fail miserably. It’s the classic ending of a Romance book and I wasn’t expecting it in an Erotica book…

So, in few words: nice book to kill time. Fast pace and easy to read. Ideal for lazy days. If you ask more of it, you will de disappointed.

A Virgin Hunt Game is the setting for this adventure and action novel. Agendas of the characters and their reasons for participation is interesting as are the players themselves. My first Mel Teshco novel but look forward to reading more of this author's works. Loyalties evolve between Melody and Damon as does their romance. Others involved - Let me just say Karma plays a big part of the fate of the Hunters and their targets. "A copy of this book was provided by Entangled Publishing, LLC via Netgalley with no requirements for a review. Comments here are my honest opinion."

Melody Simmons desperately needs to fill her bank accounts with credits that could help her family climb out of near poverty.When I started reading I couldn't put it down.Mel Teshco is magnifysent and amazing writer.I cannot wait to read more of there books.Keep up the great work.You should definitely read this book.Can't wait for the next book.

This book started out hot and steamy form the beginning. I loved Damon and Melody right away. I was worried at first that the story would be just erotica without a great story but i was so wrong. The story was a mix of hunger games and a wildly erotic tale spun perfectly. This being my first novel by this author im completely hooked.

this was by far the most ridiculous book i have ever encountered.. i did not know if i should just find it funny, or if I had to take it seriously… it's not sexy, it's just offensive and ridiculous. i have problems even giving it one star

A slightly weird, but still interesting premise. The villians weren't very fleshed out, but I can appreciate evil for being the sake of evil, I guess.