Bella can’t understand her friend Holly’s apprehension when it comes to the Cyrellians. The aliens appear friendly and offered hope where the people of Earth felt there was none. So when a treatment was introduced that would assist Bella in gaining her hearing, she jumped at the opportunity. Too bad Bella didn’t heed Holly’s warning. From being a free woman to being held as a pet in an alien zoo; Bella has traveled from one extreme to the next. But thanks to Dar, a zookeeper, there is hope and love on the horizon for the beautiful captive.

The Zoo is Book One in the Children of the Dust series. Bella has learned to live a full and meaningful life regardless of her handicap. She has a captivating mind and personality that will draw Dar to her like bees to honey. Dar looked at Bella and his life would never be the same. He didn’t expect to fall in love with the Earthling, but is not a man to turn his back on fate or scare away easily. The passion and attraction between Dar and Bella is breathtaking. Dar has a gift that I’m sure a few adventurous women will wish the men of Earth could be blessed with. Eve Vaughn begins the Children of the Dust series with a huge bang! The characters, setting and plot are all compelling. The story has a bit of action, suspense and a great deal of romance hot enough to melt the staples off the pages. The Zoo is a fantastic story that leaves you on the edge of your seat in anticipation for the next episode.

Reviewed by: NeNe