AVREN, is a fantastic story, the last book in Lisa Lace’s Auxem series. AVREN is the fifth and youngest brother of the five Auxem Princes. He’s a genetic scientist determined to finally put an end to their race’s suffering by attempting to modify their DNA. The best geneticist in the galaxy just happens to be his ex. The ex her chose her career over him and broke his heart.

Vanessa values her career as a geneticist above all else as it provides her with the independence she needs to make her own decisions. She’s not about to find herself depending on a man, like her mother always foolishly did, only to be let down. She fell in love with AVREN back when they were at University together, but then he left just like all men do. She might be willing to help him save the Auxem race, but she will never trust him with her heart again.

AVREN and Vanessa might both be brilliant scientists, but they have a lot of mistrust to overcome when it comes to loving each other. Which they still do, but pride and insecurities keep trying to get in the way. Throw in a relentless bad guy trying to quell all they are working so hard for and you’ve got a fantastic read!

I listened to the audiobook and was mostly pleased with the narration. There could have some improvement with the male narrator’s rendition of Vanessa’s voice, but otherwise I felt it well done.

~Complimentary audiobook received from author. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.