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Mates of the Domini #3
Healer of the Domini
SCARLET DIDN'T NEED ANYONE
Being abducted and living on an alien world was no reason to give up on her dreams. She was used to fighting for herself, even if she had to do it alone. But fighting for the future of humanity on the universal stage was a bit further than she was comfortable going. Luckily, she has an ally in her corner to help her out. And best of all, he is only trying to be friends. He hasn't said a word about being her mate and that's how she prefers it.
HAVALI NEEDS HER DESPERATELY
He didn't deserve a mate, but he couldn't keep himself away any longer. He was willing to do whatever it took to gain her affection - manipulating her because he was a terrible male. But no matter what, he was going to make sure she was safe. Even if the thing he had to keep her safe from was him. He wasn't worthy of her, so he had to hide just how despicable he was because he had to have her.
THE UNIVERSE NEEDS ALL OF THEM
There's a lot that humanity can bring to the universe, they only have to convince them that it's not something done on their back. A task that seems impossible as their ability to mate and breed with other species is the only thing they care about. It's not just the future of humanity their fighting for, its their dignity and safety. Because not everyone is willing to respect that, and they're desperate enough to do anything to get their human breeder.
Healer of the Domini is a standalone MF romance that is part of a series with an overarching story. Each book can be read as a standalone, but, for max enjoyment, are best read in order.
Being abducted and living on an alien world was no reason to give up on her dreams. She was used to fighting for herself, even if she had to do it alone. But fighting for the future of humanity on the universal stage was a bit further than she was comfortable going. Luckily, she has an ally in her corner to help her out. And best of all, he is only trying to be friends. He hasn't said a word about being her mate and that's how she prefers it.
HAVALI NEEDS HER DESPERATELY
He didn't deserve a mate, but he couldn't keep himself away any longer. He was willing to do whatever it took to gain her affection - manipulating her because he was a terrible male. But no matter what, he was going to make sure she was safe. Even if the thing he had to keep her safe from was him. He wasn't worthy of her, so he had to hide just how despicable he was because he had to have her.
THE UNIVERSE NEEDS ALL OF THEM
There's a lot that humanity can bring to the universe, they only have to convince them that it's not something done on their back. A task that seems impossible as their ability to mate and breed with other species is the only thing they care about. It's not just the future of humanity their fighting for, its their dignity and safety. Because not everyone is willing to respect that, and they're desperate enough to do anything to get their human breeder.
Healer of the Domini is a standalone MF romance that is part of a series with an overarching story. Each book can be read as a standalone, but, for max enjoyment, are best read in order.
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First published May 7, 2023
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May 11, 2023
Steamy and suspenseful alien romance that keeps you enthralled
I loved, loved Scarlett and Havali’s alien-human, fated mate romance. It is a phenomenal continuation of this spellbinding series and was once again an unputdownable book for me. The story was well written and included witty dialogue, three dimensional characters who grow, and an engaging storyline with superb world building. New threads are woven into the world as the Turv representatives travel to the coalition to present the case for Earth to become a protectorate species to help prevent further kidnappings. This is a heartwarming, suspenseful and steamy romance full of lovable and relatable characters. Scarlett is a human woman who was drugged and kidnapped from earth with five other human women. They all now live as citizens on the planet Turv and Scarlett has become a trained healer. Havali is the First Guardian for his planet. He recognized Scarlett was his mate immediately but worries that he is not honorable enough for her. Besides, Scarlett is not interested in a relationship. Nevertheless the relationship deepens the more time they spend together. To get to their HEA, they’ll have to deal with culture differences, convincing disparate alien species that humans deserve to be more than breeders all the while dealing with their own personal baggage. This alien romance includes all the goodness that you’d expect from this genre - sweet moments, steamy scenes, fighting, dangerous situations, alien physiology and cultures, evil actors, henchmen, loyal friends and family, tragic back stories, mystical coincidences, mystery, revelations, big feels, and laughs. Each book in the series has focused on one couple but the other woman are also integral parts of this story. While this is a standalone and you will not be lost if you have not read the other books in the series, there are some overarching storylines that you’ll enjoy more if you read the books in order. I cannot wait for the next book in the series.
I loved, loved Scarlett and Havali’s alien-human, fated mate romance. It is a phenomenal continuation of this spellbinding series and was once again an unputdownable book for me. The story was well written and included witty dialogue, three dimensional characters who grow, and an engaging storyline with superb world building. New threads are woven into the world as the Turv representatives travel to the coalition to present the case for Earth to become a protectorate species to help prevent further kidnappings. This is a heartwarming, suspenseful and steamy romance full of lovable and relatable characters. Scarlett is a human woman who was drugged and kidnapped from earth with five other human women. They all now live as citizens on the planet Turv and Scarlett has become a trained healer. Havali is the First Guardian for his planet. He recognized Scarlett was his mate immediately but worries that he is not honorable enough for her. Besides, Scarlett is not interested in a relationship. Nevertheless the relationship deepens the more time they spend together. To get to their HEA, they’ll have to deal with culture differences, convincing disparate alien species that humans deserve to be more than breeders all the while dealing with their own personal baggage. This alien romance includes all the goodness that you’d expect from this genre - sweet moments, steamy scenes, fighting, dangerous situations, alien physiology and cultures, evil actors, henchmen, loyal friends and family, tragic back stories, mystical coincidences, mystery, revelations, big feels, and laughs. Each book in the series has focused on one couple but the other woman are also integral parts of this story. While this is a standalone and you will not be lost if you have not read the other books in the series, there are some overarching storylines that you’ll enjoy more if you read the books in order. I cannot wait for the next book in the series.
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July 5, 2023Note: degradation and pain kink.
May 29, 2023
Trigger warnings need to be in blurb!
This gets lower stars because the author acts like they're warning readers but they're not. Books open at chapter 1. Anything hidden in a forward isn't seen unless you go looking for it. If there's no warnings in the blurb then readers can't make informed decisions. S*xual assaults aren't romantic. It's 1 thing to have them be part of their past it's another to walk right into one, unprepared, on page. I was furious. I had to search for the warning hidden before the book started. And it doesn't mention warnings for mentioned stalking. That was a past incident but also partially a behavior that Havali displays (in a less insidious manner) as he learns Scarlet's behaviors. But I'm upset that both this scene is included, it didn't have to go that far. The threat could have been made and the scene could have been stopped before it got as far as it did. Especially as Scarlet seemed to immediately forget anything had happened. You'd think being kidnapped 3xs after your initial kidnapping was traumatic, would have triggered some sort of trauma response. Because the author keeps mentioning how fights bother them. But near assaults don't?? It doesn't make sense. But the other reason is that authors refuse to post warnings in blurbs. If they're so proud of including these scenes, these scenes are supposed to be so necessary, then WARN READERS! Don't hide the warnings. This author is already adding other things I don't care for, that bother me. The 1st book was good. Each book since adds another layer of things I don't like to read about but my personal pet peeve is r*pe in romance. Even near is too close for me. And I avoid it when authors warn readers properly. But I respect authors that do warn readers. Appropriately. Not hidden, have to be hunted down warnings after the fact. I'm done with this series. And the editing is not improving. Homonym swaps, misspellings, improper word swaps ( exs.: head instead of heed, message instead of massage), punctuation errors, dropped words, apostrophes for plurals instead of contractions or possessives, ... Hopefully the author learns that warnings are respectful and need to be in the blurbs. I refuse to read authors who hide them in websites (the reader shouldn't have to hunt down warnings), or hidden in the forwards of books when books automatically open to page 1 of chapter 1 and therefore skip them.
I also don't like how the characters keep changing. Not evolving and growing, changing. Alanna (I'm assuming that's the correct spelling because her name changes from Allana to Alana to Alanna) goes from hippie to cutthroat lawyer in a blink. Scarlet goes from strong independent to seeking approval in everything but her career in the same record speed. Peony seems all but forgotten unless she's needed for a trauma scene. Holly is lost to the series now that she's preggo. That's the only time she's mentioned now that her book has passed. Hattie nearly lost her strong self to a mean and obviously clueless comment. Mean girls abound like a YA on steroids. Tuvo went from stoic warrior to bumbling fool who can't seem to learn to control himself. Something a dedicated warrior would most definitely learn from. And make amends for. Especially as the people he's constantly offending are his adopted brother's beloved adopted sisters. Things keep getting added that don't add to the story and things that made it great to readers keep falling apart.
This gets lower stars because the author acts like they're warning readers but they're not. Books open at chapter 1. Anything hidden in a forward isn't seen unless you go looking for it. If there's no warnings in the blurb then readers can't make informed decisions. S*xual assaults aren't romantic. It's 1 thing to have them be part of their past it's another to walk right into one, unprepared, on page. I was furious. I had to search for the warning hidden before the book started. And it doesn't mention warnings for mentioned stalking. That was a past incident but also partially a behavior that Havali displays (in a less insidious manner) as he learns Scarlet's behaviors. But I'm upset that both this scene is included, it didn't have to go that far. The threat could have been made and the scene could have been stopped before it got as far as it did. Especially as Scarlet seemed to immediately forget anything had happened. You'd think being kidnapped 3xs after your initial kidnapping was traumatic, would have triggered some sort of trauma response. Because the author keeps mentioning how fights bother them. But near assaults don't?? It doesn't make sense. But the other reason is that authors refuse to post warnings in blurbs. If they're so proud of including these scenes, these scenes are supposed to be so necessary, then WARN READERS! Don't hide the warnings. This author is already adding other things I don't care for, that bother me. The 1st book was good. Each book since adds another layer of things I don't like to read about but my personal pet peeve is r*pe in romance. Even near is too close for me. And I avoid it when authors warn readers properly. But I respect authors that do warn readers. Appropriately. Not hidden, have to be hunted down warnings after the fact. I'm done with this series. And the editing is not improving. Homonym swaps, misspellings, improper word swaps ( exs.: head instead of heed, message instead of massage), punctuation errors, dropped words, apostrophes for plurals instead of contractions or possessives, ... Hopefully the author learns that warnings are respectful and need to be in the blurbs. I refuse to read authors who hide them in websites (the reader shouldn't have to hunt down warnings), or hidden in the forwards of books when books automatically open to page 1 of chapter 1 and therefore skip them.
I also don't like how the characters keep changing. Not evolving and growing, changing. Alanna (I'm assuming that's the correct spelling because her name changes from Allana to Alana to Alanna) goes from hippie to cutthroat lawyer in a blink. Scarlet goes from strong independent to seeking approval in everything but her career in the same record speed. Peony seems all but forgotten unless she's needed for a trauma scene. Holly is lost to the series now that she's preggo. That's the only time she's mentioned now that her book has passed. Hattie nearly lost her strong self to a mean and obviously clueless comment. Mean girls abound like a YA on steroids. Tuvo went from stoic warrior to bumbling fool who can't seem to learn to control himself. Something a dedicated warrior would most definitely learn from. And make amends for. Especially as the people he's constantly offending are his adopted brother's beloved adopted sisters. Things keep getting added that don't add to the story and things that made it great to readers keep falling apart.
May 17, 2023
I felt deeply uncomfortable, I do not share these characters' kinks.
I didn't like Havali. I didn't like that he liked inflicting pain on her. He'd say he didn't want to hurt her but then his actions would make a liar of him. The heroine spent time thinking about his actions, trying to convince herself he wasn't creepy but she didn't convince me he wasn't!
I almost dnf'd when the heroine called herself a whore - "She was a squealing, screaming, whore, hungry for more of Havali’s painful love as he broke her to pieces." 😬
There was talk of her being debased/degraded or debasing herself - "I won’t breed you until you’re pleading with me. Bent over. Presenting your holes. Debasing yourself before me for my seed.”
Comments like "It was freeing to know that, right now, she was nothing more than a hole for Havali" and "imagining him successfully breeding her like his bitch"... no, just hell no.
I'm not sure I'm going to make it to Hattie's book now. This one has made me hesitant to continue.
I didn't like Havali. I didn't like that he liked inflicting pain on her. He'd say he didn't want to hurt her but then his actions would make a liar of him. The heroine spent time thinking about his actions, trying to convince herself he wasn't creepy but she didn't convince me he wasn't!
I almost dnf'd when the heroine called herself a whore - "She was a squealing, screaming, whore, hungry for more of Havali’s painful love as he broke her to pieces." 😬
There was talk of her being debased/degraded or debasing herself - "I won’t breed you until you’re pleading with me. Bent over. Presenting your holes. Debasing yourself before me for my seed.”
Comments like "It was freeing to know that, right now, she was nothing more than a hole for Havali" and "imagining him successfully breeding her like his bitch"... no, just hell no.
I'm not sure I'm going to make it to Hattie's book now. This one has made me hesitant to continue.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 12, 2023
Another great book in the series
Oh Scarlet and Havali, their story was enmeshed with the fight for human kind at the coalition for Earth to be protected by the Domini and Ratchi.
For me personally I enjoyed the second books inner turmoil more than this one, but still the struggle for Havali was refreshing, almost saying, see the domini are not all perfect.
I cannot wait for Alanna and Hattie stories.
Oh Scarlet and Havali, their story was enmeshed with the fight for human kind at the coalition for Earth to be protected by the Domini and Ratchi.
For me personally I enjoyed the second books inner turmoil more than this one, but still the struggle for Havali was refreshing, almost saying, see the domini are not all perfect.
I cannot wait for Alanna and Hattie stories.
May 19, 2023
This book is nothing like the 1st two and it deeply saddens me. I was excited to find a new series to enjoy, but book 3 killed that joy for me.
The MMC is disgusting. How do you go from 2 books about men adoring and pleasing their fated mates to a book where the MMC wants to degrade her? If the other books were like that I could understand this one being this way, but they weren't and this wasn't what I was expecting or what I wanted to read.
So disappointed.
The MMC is disgusting. How do you go from 2 books about men adoring and pleasing their fated mates to a book where the MMC wants to degrade her? If the other books were like that I could understand this one being this way, but they weren't and this wasn't what I was expecting or what I wanted to read.
So disappointed.
May 9, 2023
I absolutely adore this series. I am so invested in the universe and characters. I. NEED. MORE.
October 9, 2023
I wanted to like it, but I struggled with rightful suspension of disbelief. I am ok with aliens stumbling upon earth and abducting 5 women of similar ages and demographics. I am ok with the women freeing themselves and the other captive, who happens to be the king of a different alien race. still good with the king insta-mating one woman who was totally ok immediately exploring his cockpit with him, despite not sharing a language. I can get over humans being somehow the most sexual, fertile species in the known universe. However, I do not think I can believe that a strong, independent woman who had previously been terrorized by a stalker on earth would be nearly immediately ok with her alien suitor engaging in stalking behavior and feeling comforted by it. A woman who had in the first 2 books remarked that she would never take an alien lover because it wasn't her thing is immediately ok with her alien lover biting and drinking her blood.
The author seems to have fallen off the cliff directly into tell (don't show) territory because all we get is that she needs a night to think about Havali's predilections and without showing that night or her thought process, she is now completely fine with everything.
The other seemingly random turnabout was how Alanna transformed to head-in-the-clouds hippie to the pseudo-daughter of the POTUS (that somehow none of the women had never seen or heard of) who was an expert in diplomacy and political maneuvering.
I was excited to see more of the universe and expand the world-building with more aliens and their cultures. All of that was really interesting to read. However, I felt like the writing left some gaping plot holes. All the stuff with the vir was very questionable. One of the main facets of the universe that she built throughout the series is that highly evolved sapient species all have trouble procreating. Beyond that, we are introduced to womb rot, a disease that affects all these species and is devastating to their fertility and populations of females. However, the vir are having a different fertility problem that they have not found the source of and they for some reason have kept this secret? like it is a common issue to have decreased reproduction in the universe of species and the vir decide to not tell anyone or ask for help for generations?! Then, when there is a glimmer of hope with a new species (humans) being discovered that might be able to crossbreed or shed light on increased fertility and reproduction, instead of just waiting like the 200+ other intelligent species, their ambassador just decides to steal a woman? and then he doesn't immediately take her offsite, back to his planet even though the talks are over and everyone has been leaving so it would not be suspicious? and he doesn't take the completely available woman with no lover/mate. He takes the one that he had previously failed in abducting before because her possible mate stopped it. It doesn't make sense to me that he didn't at least attempt to take Alanna at some point. It just seems poor writing to keep the focus on Scarlet because she is the MC of this book. The other thing that bothered me about the vir is that the domini have struggled understanding the humans' ideas of love, marriage, courting, etc because of not only their fated mates situation but also because that mates is the norm among known species. Yet, somehow the vir can choose mates willy nilly? They don't explain much but it seems that they are able to force a mate bond since Crav broke vir norms and societal expectations by taking Danya as a 2nd mate and it seems Danya and Svit had no say in this whatsoever. But the domini are repeatedly confused about human men possibly taking advantage or abusing women because it is such an unknown concept in the universe? doesn't make any sense.
All of these things really took me out of believing in the world-building. I am hoping it is just a one-off because I was enjoying the series thus far.
The author seems to have fallen off the cliff directly into tell (don't show) territory because all we get is that she needs a night to think about Havali's predilections and without showing that night or her thought process, she is now completely fine with everything.
The other seemingly random turnabout was how Alanna transformed to head-in-the-clouds hippie to the pseudo-daughter of the POTUS (that somehow none of the women had never seen or heard of) who was an expert in diplomacy and political maneuvering.
I was excited to see more of the universe and expand the world-building with more aliens and their cultures. All of that was really interesting to read. However, I felt like the writing left some gaping plot holes. All the stuff with the vir was very questionable. One of the main facets of the universe that she built throughout the series is that highly evolved sapient species all have trouble procreating. Beyond that, we are introduced to womb rot, a disease that affects all these species and is devastating to their fertility and populations of females. However, the vir are having a different fertility problem that they have not found the source of and they for some reason have kept this secret? like it is a common issue to have decreased reproduction in the universe of species and the vir decide to not tell anyone or ask for help for generations?! Then, when there is a glimmer of hope with a new species (humans) being discovered that might be able to crossbreed or shed light on increased fertility and reproduction, instead of just waiting like the 200+ other intelligent species, their ambassador just decides to steal a woman? and then he doesn't immediately take her offsite, back to his planet even though the talks are over and everyone has been leaving so it would not be suspicious? and he doesn't take the completely available woman with no lover/mate. He takes the one that he had previously failed in abducting before because her possible mate stopped it. It doesn't make sense to me that he didn't at least attempt to take Alanna at some point. It just seems poor writing to keep the focus on Scarlet because she is the MC of this book. The other thing that bothered me about the vir is that the domini have struggled understanding the humans' ideas of love, marriage, courting, etc because of not only their fated mates situation but also because that mates is the norm among known species. Yet, somehow the vir can choose mates willy nilly? They don't explain much but it seems that they are able to force a mate bond since Crav broke vir norms and societal expectations by taking Danya as a 2nd mate and it seems Danya and Svit had no say in this whatsoever. But the domini are repeatedly confused about human men possibly taking advantage or abusing women because it is such an unknown concept in the universe? doesn't make any sense.
All of these things really took me out of believing in the world-building. I am hoping it is just a one-off because I was enjoying the series thus far.
May 19, 2024
3.5* for now
I don't know about this one, chief.
Don't get me wrong, the overarching plot for this series is super interesting and I cannot wait for the continuation of that in books 4 and 5, but I do have to say I wasn't too big a fan of Havali. While I do read dark romances and hella weird books occasionally, I found myself skipping through parts of the smut at times because of wording choices.
The contrasting views on Havali vs. Scarlet's stalker felt a bit unexplored to me and I found myself missing a scene where Havali and Scarlet genuinely sat down and talked through all the things relating to a Dom/sub relationship. A talk not taking place in the middle of their fucking would've eased my mind, I think.
All that aside, I enjoy how much work Talia puts into creating the Coalition and everything it entails because it gives the reader an amazing world/space to sink into and explore alongside the humans. I have high hopes for the next book and especially the first contact with Earth I'm hoping to see in that one!
I don't know about this one, chief.
Don't get me wrong, the overarching plot for this series is super interesting and I cannot wait for the continuation of that in books 4 and 5, but I do have to say I wasn't too big a fan of Havali. While I do read dark romances and hella weird books occasionally, I found myself skipping through parts of the smut at times because of wording choices.
The contrasting views on Havali vs. Scarlet's stalker felt a bit unexplored to me and I found myself missing a scene where Havali and Scarlet genuinely sat down and talked through all the things relating to a Dom/sub relationship. A talk not taking place in the middle of their fucking would've eased my mind, I think.
All that aside, I enjoy how much work Talia puts into creating the Coalition and everything it entails because it gives the reader an amazing world/space to sink into and explore alongside the humans. I have high hopes for the next book and especially the first contact with Earth I'm hoping to see in that one!
May 13, 2023
I love this book & series!
This book explores falling in love and accepting your lover's flaws and becoming worthy despite them. Each book is different and I appreciate that it is not just a "formula."
This book explores falling in love and accepting your lover's flaws and becoming worthy despite them. Each book is different and I appreciate that it is not just a "formula."
May 17, 2023
4,5 ⭐️
June 14, 2023
great series
I am really enjoying this series. I was a little cold on the Male character in this book at the start because he came off a bit creepy, but it was worth continuing as he comes right and it allowed me to continue reading the overall story. I am looking forward to the next in the series.
I am really enjoying this series. I was a little cold on the Male character in this book at the start because he came off a bit creepy, but it was worth continuing as he comes right and it allowed me to continue reading the overall story. I am looking forward to the next in the series.
February 25, 2025
3.25 stars.
I put off reading this because I didn’t care for the first one - I didn’t really like/connect with Peony and I thought it was all very heavy-handed with the feminist themes (ie; the aliens couldn’t understand why women weren’t pampered and taken care of while on their periods). I skipped the second book because the FMC didn’t do anything for me in book 1. But, I found this book to be better because I could connect with the FMC more.
Scarlet was a beauty queen turned nurse, who became a healer on Turv because she wanted a purpose. Havali is essentially Turv’s coordinator, in charge of a bunch of things. They’re both type A and take charge. Fantastic. Love it.
The plot of this installment involves the aliens and most of the humans going to the coalition to petition for earth to become a protected planet. Eventually, it’s granted after all the aliens see how terrible human childbirth is and the head of the coalition doubles down and makes it illegal to kidnap humans. This whole plot point at the end was where it got into that heavy-handed feminism territory for me. Yes, childbirth sucks. But to have like every alien species be SO horrified at it that they’re like “we need to protect humans now that we see how awful the consequences of breeding them without consent is” was just so over the top. Even the FMC was like, “Really?! THAT’S what changed your mind?!” Lordddd.
What also got me was how stupid the 3rd act conflict was with Scarlet getting kidnapped by those gargoyle aliens. The coalition legit just made it illegal to kidnap humans AND they were going to make contact with earth in hopes of finding some help to alien fertility issues. The gargoyle guy couldn’t wait? He couldn’t choose the human that wasn’t mated? He really risked it all and had no back up plan if he was caught. It was so dumb. Even if he succeeded in breeding Scarlet, the news of the hybrid would’ve eventually gotten out and he would’ve been arrested anyway. The illogical nature of the whole plan made me so mad. And in the end, it really didn’t do anything for the plot other than to serve as a way for the MMC to finally say aloud that Scarlet was his mate.
I may read Alanna’s story because she seems like another competent FMC but, dear lord, please don’t let there be another kidnapping plot.
I put off reading this because I didn’t care for the first one - I didn’t really like/connect with Peony and I thought it was all very heavy-handed with the feminist themes (ie; the aliens couldn’t understand why women weren’t pampered and taken care of while on their periods). I skipped the second book because the FMC didn’t do anything for me in book 1. But, I found this book to be better because I could connect with the FMC more.
Scarlet was a beauty queen turned nurse, who became a healer on Turv because she wanted a purpose. Havali is essentially Turv’s coordinator, in charge of a bunch of things. They’re both type A and take charge. Fantastic. Love it.
The plot of this installment involves the aliens and most of the humans going to the coalition to petition for earth to become a protected planet. Eventually, it’s granted after all the aliens see how terrible human childbirth is and the head of the coalition doubles down and makes it illegal to kidnap humans. This whole plot point at the end was where it got into that heavy-handed feminism territory for me. Yes, childbirth sucks. But to have like every alien species be SO horrified at it that they’re like “we need to protect humans now that we see how awful the consequences of breeding them without consent is” was just so over the top. Even the FMC was like, “Really?! THAT’S what changed your mind?!” Lordddd.
What also got me was how stupid the 3rd act conflict was with Scarlet getting kidnapped by those gargoyle aliens. The coalition legit just made it illegal to kidnap humans AND they were going to make contact with earth in hopes of finding some help to alien fertility issues. The gargoyle guy couldn’t wait? He couldn’t choose the human that wasn’t mated? He really risked it all and had no back up plan if he was caught. It was so dumb. Even if he succeeded in breeding Scarlet, the news of the hybrid would’ve eventually gotten out and he would’ve been arrested anyway. The illogical nature of the whole plan made me so mad. And in the end, it really didn’t do anything for the plot other than to serve as a way for the MMC to finally say aloud that Scarlet was his mate.
I may read Alanna’s story because she seems like another competent FMC but, dear lord, please don’t let there be another kidnapping plot.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 9, 2023
Quite honestly, I’m shook at how good this was! This one was just as king as the other ones, but I literally ran through this in one sitting. I couldn’t put it down. I’m not going to lie, the beginning chapters took me awhile to get into, but once I did… it was great!!!
I hesitant about Scarlett bc she specifically didn’t want a mate, supposedly lol. Havali was perfect IMO, or at least they were perfect for each other. This was a great addition to the series with a perfect blend of spice, romance, plot/world building, like I was truly amazed by this!! Next is the trigger warnings.
SPOILERS BELOW
Ok so first, the almost r**e scene. I honestly thought it was going to be the first kidnapping but it wasn’t. It was definitely scary, but IMO, when Peony was literally running for her life in the first book was just as scary.
Also, the blood drinking, if you like vampires this is perfect for you lol. There was only one steamy scene where I felt like it was slightly out of their characters, but also aligned bc they both have such giving, high stressful jobs, that I can I understand them wanting to be consensually deviant with each other.
Also, I must say, I have enjoyed the culture difference and them having to explain it lol. It goes to show you how different things can be. I also cannot wait for Tuvo/Hallie. Like he is going to get major redemption, he just literally don’t know and that’s his problem lol (and cmcn but ya know).
ANYWAYS, the birth scene was great. Like including it, and that being a key turning point was excellent. Like I’m so amazed.
This series has been awesome! Also side note, I really really really would love to see Tsok get a human mate lol. I just think expanding the world to more species would be amazing. Kinda like what Zoey Draven does with her different series on the berserker alien species and how they are all in the same universe. Of course, no pressure, but I would 10000% read it!
I hesitant about Scarlett bc she specifically didn’t want a mate, supposedly lol. Havali was perfect IMO, or at least they were perfect for each other. This was a great addition to the series with a perfect blend of spice, romance, plot/world building, like I was truly amazed by this!! Next is the trigger warnings.
SPOILERS BELOW
Ok so first, the almost r**e scene. I honestly thought it was going to be the first kidnapping but it wasn’t. It was definitely scary, but IMO, when Peony was literally running for her life in the first book was just as scary.
Also, the blood drinking, if you like vampires this is perfect for you lol. There was only one steamy scene where I felt like it was slightly out of their characters, but also aligned bc they both have such giving, high stressful jobs, that I can I understand them wanting to be consensually deviant with each other.
Also, I must say, I have enjoyed the culture difference and them having to explain it lol. It goes to show you how different things can be. I also cannot wait for Tuvo/Hallie. Like he is going to get major redemption, he just literally don’t know and that’s his problem lol (and cmcn but ya know).
ANYWAYS, the birth scene was great. Like including it, and that being a key turning point was excellent. Like I’m so amazed.
This series has been awesome! Also side note, I really really really would love to see Tsok get a human mate lol. I just think expanding the world to more species would be amazing. Kinda like what Zoey Draven does with her different series on the berserker alien species and how they are all in the same universe. Of course, no pressure, but I would 10000% read it!
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June 7, 2023
I liked the book but preferred books 1 and 2.
Here they spend the book on a different planet trying to get planet Earth protected so other aliens don't steal humans from Earth. It was a lot of politics. I felt book 1 and book 2 were much more focused on the romance.
SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER
Also, the heroine Scarlet had to do beauty pageants as a child and talked about how her mother was devastated she didn't do a modeling career and instead got a nursing degree.
The hero likes to bite her and drink her blood. In his culture, this is considered terrible and he's a pervert and should be punished for harming his partner. Heroine has to discuss their private sex life with her adopted alien brother and tells him she likes it and it's between the two of them (hero and heroine) and nobody else's business.
There is also a very graphic almost rape scene and is was difficult to read about. The heroine had already survived 2 other attacks/kidnapping attempts by this point in the book and I was angry that these aliens could not come up with better security measures. They know these "suits" can defeat the scanners and didn't do enough, in my opinion.
I was also upset that the heroine from book 1 had her very graphic labor for 16 hours broadcast by a gossip news site after they snuck a drone into their space shuttle. How terrible. And nobody got punished for it. We're told it's a good thing because they finally agreed to protect earth since humans have such a difficult time giving birth, compared to alien women. I wanted revenge.
Here they spend the book on a different planet trying to get planet Earth protected so other aliens don't steal humans from Earth. It was a lot of politics. I felt book 1 and book 2 were much more focused on the romance.
SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER
Also, the heroine Scarlet had to do beauty pageants as a child and talked about how her mother was devastated she didn't do a modeling career and instead got a nursing degree.
The hero likes to bite her and drink her blood. In his culture, this is considered terrible and he's a pervert and should be punished for harming his partner. Heroine has to discuss their private sex life with her adopted alien brother and tells him she likes it and it's between the two of them (hero and heroine) and nobody else's business.
There is also a very graphic almost rape scene and is was difficult to read about. The heroine had already survived 2 other attacks/kidnapping attempts by this point in the book and I was angry that these aliens could not come up with better security measures. They know these "suits" can defeat the scanners and didn't do enough, in my opinion.
I was also upset that the heroine from book 1 had her very graphic labor for 16 hours broadcast by a gossip news site after they snuck a drone into their space shuttle. How terrible. And nobody got punished for it. We're told it's a good thing because they finally agreed to protect earth since humans have such a difficult time giving birth, compared to alien women. I wanted revenge.
July 28, 2023
Dnf 54%
Definitely done with this series. I would rate it a 2 except I don’t like rating books I DNF lower than a 3. 🤷🏾♀️
The first book was the best imo. Even if the FMC was a Mary Sue she was far more engaging the the FMCS of the 2nd and 3rd books. The FMC of the 2nd book had no real personality outside of being anxious. Even though I know what it feels like to have a diagnosed axitey disorder her extreme ott passivity was frustrating and boring to see in a MC. This books FMC’s “thing” is that she’s really pretty and ppl don’t value her for anything else. Which in my opinion is just as boring. I really thought her character would be more engaging considering her intellect.
“I don’t mind hearing it. Not anymore. Not like I used to. But sometimes, it seems like that’s all people see. I don’t get complimented on my work very often. And pretty privilege is a thing, sure, but so is pretty oppression. There are guys who think I owe them my time or attention and refuse to take no as an answer.”
I can’t tell you how hard I rolled my eyes at “pretty oppression”. What’s with the implication that guys not taking no for an answer is somehow a part this “pretty oppression”… as if conventionally unattractive and average women don’t have to deal with rapists, abusers, and creeps just as much as pretty women.
This series also has so many mean girl interactions. There’s a catty jealous alien female antagonist in every single book. It’s such a juvenile and frankly boring trope.
Definitely done with this series. I would rate it a 2 except I don’t like rating books I DNF lower than a 3. 🤷🏾♀️
The first book was the best imo. Even if the FMC was a Mary Sue she was far more engaging the the FMCS of the 2nd and 3rd books. The FMC of the 2nd book had no real personality outside of being anxious. Even though I know what it feels like to have a diagnosed axitey disorder her extreme ott passivity was frustrating and boring to see in a MC. This books FMC’s “thing” is that she’s really pretty and ppl don’t value her for anything else. Which in my opinion is just as boring. I really thought her character would be more engaging considering her intellect.
“I don’t mind hearing it. Not anymore. Not like I used to. But sometimes, it seems like that’s all people see. I don’t get complimented on my work very often. And pretty privilege is a thing, sure, but so is pretty oppression. There are guys who think I owe them my time or attention and refuse to take no as an answer.”
I can’t tell you how hard I rolled my eyes at “pretty oppression”. What’s with the implication that guys not taking no for an answer is somehow a part this “pretty oppression”… as if conventionally unattractive and average women don’t have to deal with rapists, abusers, and creeps just as much as pretty women.
This series also has so many mean girl interactions. There’s a catty jealous alien female antagonist in every single book. It’s such a juvenile and frankly boring trope.
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November 20, 2024
I honestly wasn't sure I was going to read this one. I've had issues with the previous two books as it was and Scarlet being considered the epitome of human beauty and industriousness by the other humans made me think she was going to be boring, honestly.
However this is the first one in the series that I've honestly got no major problem with... I feel like the author has improved her tendency to be too repetitive, and has established genuinely interesting and rich worldbuilding, which has a chance to shine now that we've moved on to the inter-galactic stage. I've also barely noticed any grammar issues.
I think Alanna has been pivotal in my enjoyment, acting as the voice of reason that is so often missing in alien romances. So instead of half a book focused on a single inter cultural misunderstanding we get to move through them quickly with the power of ***communication***.
It also scratches the itch that bothers me so much with that trope of 'humans do weird thing' 'aliens ask why' 'humans laugh and shrug it off claiming they're just quirky that way hehe'. The bit where the FMCs explain the reasoning behind saying 'morning!' At breakfast was so refreshing! In almost any other alien romance the FMC would have just laughed and maybe jiggled her boobs a bit to change the subject, instead of drilling down for two paragraphs of real cultural exchange.
I am also partial to a bit of yandere action so maybe that's what is doing it for me with this one, but honestly I genuinely think the author is improving with each book and I'm so happy about it.
However this is the first one in the series that I've honestly got no major problem with... I feel like the author has improved her tendency to be too repetitive, and has established genuinely interesting and rich worldbuilding, which has a chance to shine now that we've moved on to the inter-galactic stage. I've also barely noticed any grammar issues.
I think Alanna has been pivotal in my enjoyment, acting as the voice of reason that is so often missing in alien romances. So instead of half a book focused on a single inter cultural misunderstanding we get to move through them quickly with the power of ***communication***.
It also scratches the itch that bothers me so much with that trope of 'humans do weird thing' 'aliens ask why' 'humans laugh and shrug it off claiming they're just quirky that way hehe'. The bit where the FMCs explain the reasoning behind saying 'morning!' At breakfast was so refreshing! In almost any other alien romance the FMC would have just laughed and maybe jiggled her boobs a bit to change the subject, instead of drilling down for two paragraphs of real cultural exchange.
I am also partial to a bit of yandere action so maybe that's what is doing it for me with this one, but honestly I genuinely think the author is improving with each book and I'm so happy about it.
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May 22, 2025
Good read, Great plot, Not my favorite though.
The plot and the story parts of the book are great good plot good pacing decent Reid however the relationship parts are locking because the relationship is supposed to be dominant and submissive and it's just I don't think the author knows enough about that to write it realistically and it comes off as very ungenuine Also the fact that there's a scene near the end of the book that there should be a lot of trauma and it's kind of just brushed aside and I'm so tired of authors using it as a way to create drama and then not dealing with any sort of consequences I hate that The whole book series is about how human men treat women a specific way and how that's not right and then this author uses something so truamatic It's a plot point and then just immediately waves away the consequences of it. Honestly I only finished it for the plots because I didn't want to read the next 2 would not know what happened I like Scarlett she's a good character and I would have liked Havali but just she doesn't know how to write a dominant character not like this context. He's not a bad character and I get exactly where she was going with their relationship and how their dynamic works and all that but it's just sad that she's not a good enough writer that she could realize What she was trying to conceptualize
The plot and the story parts of the book are great good plot good pacing decent Reid however the relationship parts are locking because the relationship is supposed to be dominant and submissive and it's just I don't think the author knows enough about that to write it realistically and it comes off as very ungenuine Also the fact that there's a scene near the end of the book that there should be a lot of trauma and it's kind of just brushed aside and I'm so tired of authors using it as a way to create drama and then not dealing with any sort of consequences I hate that The whole book series is about how human men treat women a specific way and how that's not right and then this author uses something so truamatic It's a plot point and then just immediately waves away the consequences of it. Honestly I only finished it for the plots because I didn't want to read the next 2 would not know what happened I like Scarlett she's a good character and I would have liked Havali but just she doesn't know how to write a dominant character not like this context. He's not a bad character and I get exactly where she was going with their relationship and how their dynamic works and all that but it's just sad that she's not a good enough writer that she could realize What she was trying to conceptualize
June 26, 2023
I had some problems with the first 2 books in this series - namely, the Mary Sue MFC and a barefoot-and-pregnant obsessed MMC in book 1, and a wilting MFC in book 2 who was so woe-is-me passive that I could not relate to her whatsoever. (This coming from someone who is extremely introverted and prone to anxiety attacks in social situations.) Fortunately, the MMC of book 2 made up for his counterpart, the world-building was interesting, and the books are overall well written and entertaining. I had high hopes for book 3 as Scarlet was an interesting side character in books 1 and 2 - intelligent, forthright, but not obnoxiously "sassy" and "spirited". But once she became intimate with the MMC, my enjoyment went down the drain ... which was my own fault for not reading the kink warning. Believe me, it's there for a reason. When Scarlet described herself as a "squealing whore" hungry for "painful love" and relishing being a debased f* hole, I was pretty much done. The icing on the cake was when the whiny and stupid Mary Sue MFC of book 1 Not sure I will continue with this series.
November 17, 2024
Spicccyyy and Spaccyy 🥵🌌
I wanted to wait till I finished the series to leave my review and I’m so glad I did! This is an overarching series, where each book show cases a different couple, yet keeps the others close enough that you feel their story continues. I have to say, this has become one of my top favorite sci-fi romances!
Who knew I needed space taboo in my life!! I loved this book and Havali in particular, I felt he was one of the most interesting of the MMC’s. I really enjoyed the break down of his *cough* stlking habits and truly, did not know I need alien vampire smut in my life. My husband read THAT scene over my shoulder and even he hasn’t stopped talking bout it! 🥵
All in all, I absolutely encourage you read, it’s 10/10 worth it! My only grievance for any of the books is that sometimes I felt like certain things were spoiled, instead of expanded on. I understand they’re long books already, and we can’t spend too much time in every moment, but some of the things mentioned came out as a offhanded comment by another character, which wasn’t bad, but I would’ve like more pomp and circumstance for those moments, even if a couple more lines.
Still, if you AT ALL like alien romances, then this series will be one of your favorites as well, I have no doubt! Each book was a 5 ⭐️ for me in its own right but even as an entire series it was exceptional. I truly hope to see more from this author in this universe!
I wanted to wait till I finished the series to leave my review and I’m so glad I did! This is an overarching series, where each book show cases a different couple, yet keeps the others close enough that you feel their story continues. I have to say, this has become one of my top favorite sci-fi romances!
Who knew I needed space taboo in my life!! I loved this book and Havali in particular, I felt he was one of the most interesting of the MMC’s. I really enjoyed the break down of his *cough* stlking habits and truly, did not know I need alien vampire smut in my life. My husband read THAT scene over my shoulder and even he hasn’t stopped talking bout it! 🥵
All in all, I absolutely encourage you read, it’s 10/10 worth it! My only grievance for any of the books is that sometimes I felt like certain things were spoiled, instead of expanded on. I understand they’re long books already, and we can’t spend too much time in every moment, but some of the things mentioned came out as a offhanded comment by another character, which wasn’t bad, but I would’ve like more pomp and circumstance for those moments, even if a couple more lines.
Still, if you AT ALL like alien romances, then this series will be one of your favorites as well, I have no doubt! Each book was a 5 ⭐️ for me in its own right but even as an entire series it was exceptional. I truly hope to see more from this author in this universe!
May 7, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Healer of the Domini explores themes of self-worth and manipulation with a nuanced emotional arc. Scarlet is fiercely independent, pushing back against the idea that survival means sacrifice. Havali, her complicated love interest, is a flawed protector with a heavy conscience. Their story navigates murky territory—can love still be real if it starts with deception? The emotional tension is high, but so is the chemistry. The overarching plot of human dignity and resistance against commodification adds stakes beyond the romance, making this entry as much about respect and identity as it is about love.
Healer of the Domini explores themes of self-worth and manipulation with a nuanced emotional arc. Scarlet is fiercely independent, pushing back against the idea that survival means sacrifice. Havali, her complicated love interest, is a flawed protector with a heavy conscience. Their story navigates murky territory—can love still be real if it starts with deception? The emotional tension is high, but so is the chemistry. The overarching plot of human dignity and resistance against commodification adds stakes beyond the romance, making this entry as much about respect and identity as it is about love.
April 13, 2025
I enjoyed the story. I liked the overall arc that went with the other books.
However, we know, he is a Terrible male, despicable male, unworthy male - it was on almost every page. It was so annoying. Plus I am not into the whole biting and blood drinking and making the female submissive and subservient thing, which was new to this book.
I will reread the series but I will skip this particular book.
However, we know, he is a Terrible male, despicable male, unworthy male - it was on almost every page. It was so annoying. Plus I am not into the whole biting and blood drinking and making the female submissive and subservient thing, which was new to this book.
I will reread the series but I will skip this particular book.
May 17, 2023
Scarlett
I surprisingly didn’t enjoy Scarlett’s story as much as I thought I would. Maybe because they were on such an important mission it took away from their story? Idk. I felt like Scarlett became a different person than the one I previously thought I knew from the previous books. I will look forward to reading the next book. Thanks for sharing !
I surprisingly didn’t enjoy Scarlett’s story as much as I thought I would. Maybe because they were on such an important mission it took away from their story? Idk. I felt like Scarlett became a different person than the one I previously thought I knew from the previous books. I will look forward to reading the next book. Thanks for sharing !
June 9, 2023
I’ve loved this whole series and this book was no exception. Scarlet’s determination and independence was really great. I loved seeing how Havali supported her and loved those parts of her as well. Their connection was a slow build but amazing. I also really liked that we got to see so much of Peony’s pregnancy.
July 31, 2023
Anther very exciting book.
Havali and Scarlet was a another amazing story. Havali knew she was the one immediately but realized that he needed to take his time with Scarlet. The suspense and danger have been very real in every story, as the Domini's fight for the right to protect Earth!
Havali and Scarlet was a another amazing story. Havali knew she was the one immediately but realized that he needed to take his time with Scarlet. The suspense and danger have been very real in every story, as the Domini's fight for the right to protect Earth!
August 12, 2023
This was ok, the overall story is still interesting. I just didn’t like how immediately it was like “I’m a bad male” and we don’t really know why and then it’s just SO heavy handed and then in the end it turns out to not even be that big of a deal. I did like Alanna in this one and I’m excited for her story. Also the author did god because I for sure was like “nooo, he better not be dead” when the raachi leader was hurt
October 7, 2024
I read this in ONE day! It's crazy. I loved that we get to see more of atem, peony, alanna, and tuvos personalities in this book, I especially loved tuvos blunders and his unfiltered questions. Out of all the vampire romance books I've read this topped it all. Talia rhea has been holding back on those smut for the past 2 books and released it all on Healer of the Domini 😂
May 26, 2023
Amazing 🤩
I am in love with this series! I can’t wait to see where it goes and truly hope there will be spin off series to our main girls. The steam was top notch! Where do I sign up for some of that I mean seriously! Can’t wait for Alanna’s book next I’m so excited!
I am in love with this series! I can’t wait to see where it goes and truly hope there will be spin off series to our main girls. The steam was top notch! Where do I sign up for some of that I mean seriously! Can’t wait for Alanna’s book next I’m so excited!
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Scarlet was the healer. And so she was with the party going to the Coalition meeting. Havali is the Guardian so he too must go. He however wants Scarlet for his mate. They have quite a journey first! Enjoy
Scarlet was the healer. And so she was with the party going to the Coalition meeting. Havali is the Guardian so he too must go. He however wants Scarlet for his mate. They have quite a journey first! Enjoy
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