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Ruth & Gron #2
Gron's Fated
Ruth and Gron have finally arrived on his home planet after falling in love when they were both abducted. But that doesn't mean their problems are over. Now they have to deal with Gron's family, and how Ruth can fulfill her role as a Queen in his society when she can't understand anything anyone says! With Gron's Alpha, mother, brother, and best friend all getting involved, the strain begins to take a toll on his and Ruth's relationship...
Ruth is just trying to make the best of a bad situation in her new jungle home with her mate, but Gron finds himself getting jealous now he doesn't have Ruth to himself anymore, though he knows a male can't expect to hold all his Queen's attention. He has to decide whether he can put his own happiness before Ruth's safety, or whether he has to sacrifice his heart to protect her.
Ruth is just trying to make the best of a bad situation in her new jungle home with her mate, but Gron finds himself getting jealous now he doesn't have Ruth to himself anymore, though he knows a male can't expect to hold all his Queen's attention. He has to decide whether he can put his own happiness before Ruth's safety, or whether he has to sacrifice his heart to protect her.
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First published November 30, 2015
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April 23, 2020
This second book in the series is still with Gron and Ruth and this begins exactly where we left off previously with them both back on Gron's homeworld.
This homecoming stirs up a lot of unrest among the tribe and things are slightly precarious as everyone takes stock of the new bonded couple and Ruth’s alien strangeness.
The language barrier is also definitely causing issues here as misconceptions arise mostly due to the lack of verbal communication.
But the jealousy and spite from one particular individual certainly isn't helping either.
Gron and Ruth become much closer here especially with her leaning on him for her sole comfort and protection.
Though Gron is experiencing his own struggles with certain aspects of his own culture and what that might mean for his relationship with his new mate.
So I enjoyed this a lot, Gron managed to carve himself a little place out of my heart he was just that adorable in his actions and intentions.
I also felt this one really managed to solidify Gron and Ruth’s relationship.
The finale was also fabulous as well and quite the draw for the next in this series.
This one gets a thumbs up from me its a highly unique series.
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December 14, 2015
Awesome SFR series. Bk2 ends in a HEA though I would like to see babies. But still the matriarchal SF world and the writing was lovely, original and engaging. Gron was so adorably obsessed with h and only lived for her and I loved how Ruth was equally good to H.
Safe romance. H was a virgin. Bk1/2 work as a duet.
I can't wait to read bk3 with the new heroine!!
Safe romance. H was a virgin. Bk1/2 work as a duet.
I can't wait to read bk3 with the new heroine!!
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June 7, 2025 I initially thought that stepping away from this one after reaching the 56% mark of the book, that I would want to come back and finish it.. But stepping away allowed me to see just how much I was not feeling this one, and feel it's not worth completing.. So I've decided to DNF this one..
I may return for books 4 and 5 later, but at this point I am feeling that book 1 is the best one in this series.. I really loved that one and would recommend it for others to read.
I may return for books 4 and 5 later, but at this point I am feeling that book 1 is the best one in this series.. I really loved that one and would recommend it for others to read.
January 29, 2016
The second I finished book one, Ruth's Bonded I started this book. Book two starts where book one left off. Gron and Ruth are back home on Gron's planet, and even though Gron has no idea how they got safely back to his house he couldn't be happier. He has his queen and is home but the situation soon becomes clear and Gron realizes that bringing his queen back isn't safe. When they are found Gron also realizes that there are many jealous men some who should be happy for him. They also have to deal with Gron's former tribe queen and his mother the tribes previous queen.
When all seems to being going better than Gron could have hoped the realization that now that they are back on his world Ruth can find other men, and that might mean that Gron isn't her number one or even favored and chosen to father some of her children. Ruth is happy she loves Gron but his world is very different, and not everyone is friendly. With the language barrier still in tact it is harder for then both, but Ruth has Gron and they are safe and even better it seems that they have found many who are happy they are home.
Even though there is so much neither of them know including the future. Ruth and Gron both know it will all work out. Then Gron's brother makes Gron realize he can't keep Ruth to himself and happily agrees to take her as his queen as well. Not happy with his brother but heartbroken knowing he can't keep Ruth as his own Gron sets out to make it right for his queen even if it kills him on the inside. And after all they have gotten through the fact that their lives are precious and fragile is brought back in their faces.
I loved this book, I would give it more than five stars if I could. I really, really liked book one but this one was amazing. The progression of Gron and Ruth was great. I loved Gron even more and my heart broke for him. He wants to do right even if it kills him and Ruth is the only thing that matters to him. Ruth gladly gives everything up for Gron and she loves him so much. I love how she treats him and others, and I love how she very clearly makes it known that he is it.
There was nothing in this book that made me want to skim or skip. I wanted more and even though Gron and Ruths story is told I really hope we get more of them and get to see what happens with them in the future. The end about killed me, and I found that I could actually love Gron even more. I can't wait for more from Ms. Lancaster, she is an amazing storyteller, she pulls you into this unique and interesting world she so amazingly created and the world is so interesting and great you don't want to leave. I really hope we get many, many more books in this series, and I can't wait to see what V.C. Lancaster creates next.
When all seems to being going better than Gron could have hoped the realization that now that they are back on his world Ruth can find other men, and that might mean that Gron isn't her number one or even favored and chosen to father some of her children. Ruth is happy she loves Gron but his world is very different, and not everyone is friendly. With the language barrier still in tact it is harder for then both, but Ruth has Gron and they are safe and even better it seems that they have found many who are happy they are home.
Even though there is so much neither of them know including the future. Ruth and Gron both know it will all work out. Then Gron's brother makes Gron realize he can't keep Ruth to himself and happily agrees to take her as his queen as well. Not happy with his brother but heartbroken knowing he can't keep Ruth as his own Gron sets out to make it right for his queen even if it kills him on the inside. And after all they have gotten through the fact that their lives are precious and fragile is brought back in their faces.
I loved this book, I would give it more than five stars if I could. I really, really liked book one but this one was amazing. The progression of Gron and Ruth was great. I loved Gron even more and my heart broke for him. He wants to do right even if it kills him and Ruth is the only thing that matters to him. Ruth gladly gives everything up for Gron and she loves him so much. I love how she treats him and others, and I love how she very clearly makes it known that he is it.
There was nothing in this book that made me want to skim or skip. I wanted more and even though Gron and Ruths story is told I really hope we get more of them and get to see what happens with them in the future. The end about killed me, and I found that I could actually love Gron even more. I can't wait for more from Ms. Lancaster, she is an amazing storyteller, she pulls you into this unique and interesting world she so amazingly created and the world is so interesting and great you don't want to leave. I really hope we get many, many more books in this series, and I can't wait to see what V.C. Lancaster creates next.
January 26, 2016
This book is a continuation of Ruth's Bonded, and that book should be read first. This book starts off with a change of venue and Ruth becoming immersed in Gron's world. The young couple has many challenges, not the least of which are language and culture. The flow of this book is very solid given the language barrier and the world-building. The role of the "little green men" is very interesting and a unique twist on alien captivity. I will definitely be picking up book three.
December 25, 2015
Once again the cliffhanger and language barrier are holding me back from giving this a 5 star rating. I still enjoyed it though and if book 3 were available now I'd read it. If it's published in a reasonable time frame I likely still will. I do like this series, the characters and the world created.
December 31, 2021
Gron's Fated was another cute read. Ruth and Gron are now on his planet and back with his tribe. Ruth now needs to figure out the dynamics of the tribe while still unable to understand or communicate. Gron is dealing with the fact that he doesn't want to share Ruth but knows Queens need more than one male. Ruth isn't pleased with this and lets him know there is no way she is taking more males. I loved how Gron loved this turn of events because he was so depressed with the thought of her having others. So overall I enjoyed this one, but I still don't like the fact that they can't communicate with each other. Also, I wish the author gave us Gron's POV when Ruth was missing or even when she returned. I don't plan to read book 3 because I disliked Gron's brother, and I'm not interested in MFM. I may come back to read book 4 and possible book 5.
February 23, 2016
Oh shoot!
This wasn't as good as the first book...
I'm sure you're wondering why... Well, for starters this book is only an excuse to begin a series.
An extreme filler! It felt like the extension of the first one. Stretched out and colorless like overchewed gum! Turning tastless and pointless.
After I finished this book, I found myself realizing that some books are better being a solo rather than a serie. And certain writers don't realize that there was no need for a book 2! This is the case... This story should've ended with the first book.
This is a literal extension of Ruth's Bonded, or an extended epilogue, with no other purpose than to create a franchise. It's truly just a fan service book, meant to enjoy the couple a little more and make room for other characters. Which would have made greater impact if it was part of the first book. It would have been a lengthy novel. Instead, we have a vague story sequel with no real plot!
Facts...
Yes it did have some character development. Ruth turned into some dumb, inconsiderate, flat character. Who wants monogomy, likes having sex and is totally spineless when she returns from her apparent death to see Gron. This is kind of how it went...
"What's wrong with you Gron? Your'e acting odd...
Could it be that your sad?
Poor Gron! You thought I was dead? Oh, I understand! To think I almost could have returned home and abandoned you! I didn't realize you'd be such a mess... It never occured to me you'd feel distraught, torn and sad!Okay, okay...I suppose it's understandable. I didn't die and aliens took me, but, because I'm sick of miming all the time in this book... I won't explain anything. Too complicated! Plus you can sex me up whenever you want and prove that I'm back and very alive!
Gron kept being Gron. And I enjoyed his POV and all his thoughts. His development was very evident. He confronted his tribe, matured and commited to a life with his woman without caring what others thought. Now that's something I loved!
The world building was good. But not lengthy. The Gandry were an intresting society and the culture was very thorough. Thanks to Gron's thoughts and the events that took place.
But the story was just filling the holes of Gron's background in the first book. Too much of Gron too little of Ruth. Really unbalanced, because in the end you feel nothing for Ruth. She's just some name they mention... And for God sake's! The scene were she defends him with a stick... Was just not good!
How about fire Ruth? Stick and fire become a torch, and voilá, you've got a weapon! Okay... You don't know how to make one? Okay... Fair enough! Let me see...
Maybe you could've asked the aliens to give you a weapong just in case, like the one you took from the pirates... Remember that day? Cause that was badass and very smart of you! That was Ruth!
Not this one! Who ever you are!
The sex and romance were okay I guess...
The secondary characters were plain. Troi stood out though, he was sweet...
But nothing really happened here. Nothing!
So to conclude, this book, was far away from the first one.
My final rating is:
3.0 Stars
This wasn't as good as the first book...
I'm sure you're wondering why... Well, for starters this book is only an excuse to begin a series.
An extreme filler! It felt like the extension of the first one. Stretched out and colorless like overchewed gum! Turning tastless and pointless.
After I finished this book, I found myself realizing that some books are better being a solo rather than a serie. And certain writers don't realize that there was no need for a book 2! This is the case... This story should've ended with the first book.
This is a literal extension of Ruth's Bonded, or an extended epilogue, with no other purpose than to create a franchise. It's truly just a fan service book, meant to enjoy the couple a little more and make room for other characters. Which would have made greater impact if it was part of the first book. It would have been a lengthy novel. Instead, we have a vague story sequel with no real plot!
Facts...
Yes it did have some character development. Ruth turned into some dumb, inconsiderate, flat character. Who wants monogomy, likes having sex and is totally spineless when she returns from her apparent death to see Gron. This is kind of how it went...
"What's wrong with you Gron? Your'e acting odd...
Could it be that your sad?
Poor Gron! You thought I was dead? Oh, I understand! To think I almost could have returned home and abandoned you! I didn't realize you'd be such a mess... It never occured to me you'd feel distraught, torn and sad!Okay, okay...I suppose it's understandable. I didn't die and aliens took me, but, because I'm sick of miming all the time in this book... I won't explain anything. Too complicated! Plus you can sex me up whenever you want and prove that I'm back and very alive!
Gron kept being Gron. And I enjoyed his POV and all his thoughts. His development was very evident. He confronted his tribe, matured and commited to a life with his woman without caring what others thought. Now that's something I loved!
The world building was good. But not lengthy. The Gandry were an intresting society and the culture was very thorough. Thanks to Gron's thoughts and the events that took place.
But the story was just filling the holes of Gron's background in the first book. Too much of Gron too little of Ruth. Really unbalanced, because in the end you feel nothing for Ruth. She's just some name they mention... And for God sake's! The scene were she defends him with a stick... Was just not good!
How about fire Ruth? Stick and fire become a torch, and voilá, you've got a weapon! Okay... You don't know how to make one? Okay... Fair enough! Let me see...
Maybe you could've asked the aliens to give you a weapong just in case, like the one you took from the pirates... Remember that day? Cause that was badass and very smart of you! That was Ruth!
Not this one! Who ever you are!
The sex and romance were okay I guess...
The secondary characters were plain. Troi stood out though, he was sweet...
But nothing really happened here. Nothing!
So to conclude, this book, was far away from the first one.
My final rating is:
3.0 Stars
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 31, 2024
The story of Ruth and Gron continues as they meet his Family... for better or worse. Ruth starts to figure out the social dynamics. Luckily they are both pretty perceptive people and don't usually make snap judgments. Because of Ruth, Gron's place in his tribe/family/group is unclear. There's the jealousy of his brother and the worry that Ruth won't be safe with just him. The little aliens are forced to intervene again and it was so sweet when Gron and Ruth were reunited. I'm really enjoying this author's world building and how it effects the characters in it. Usually I hate cliffhangers, but again this is more of an HFN than a true cliffhanger. I could just leave it, but I find I just have to know what happens. Although the lack of communication is wearing a bit thin...
December 28, 2021
3.75/4 Stars
I love romances where the Hero and Heroine have some kind of language barrier. Even better if they live two completely different lifestyles. This book was great for that. I loved watching Gron figure out Ruth, and Ruth make her way in Grons world. Where book one relies heavily on Ruth’s pov, this book was more Gron heavy. It’s so entertaining to me to read about characters trying to figure each other and their environments out. I enjoyed this one more than the previous book and I’m excited to continue the series with book 3. I’m not ready to take the spotlight from Gron and Ruth, but I’ll take what I can get with *rolls eyes* Kranu... and Troii. Hopefully Ruth and Gron are all up in that book too.
I love romances where the Hero and Heroine have some kind of language barrier. Even better if they live two completely different lifestyles. This book was great for that. I loved watching Gron figure out Ruth, and Ruth make her way in Grons world. Where book one relies heavily on Ruth’s pov, this book was more Gron heavy. It’s so entertaining to me to read about characters trying to figure each other and their environments out. I enjoyed this one more than the previous book and I’m excited to continue the series with book 3. I’m not ready to take the spotlight from Gron and Ruth, but I’ll take what I can get with *rolls eyes* Kranu... and Troii. Hopefully Ruth and Gron are all up in that book too.
January 14, 2016
somehow my previous review got deleted... Basically, other reviewers are correct in that the language barrier got extremely tedious in this sequel. I enjoyed it in the first book very much but some progress needed to be made and there was none. I put this book down for a couple weeks because I got super bored around the halfway point. Finally finished it and realized that barely anything happened. Along with nothing happening, nothing happened 2x as we had to read through every scene from the females perspective then again through the males perspective. The beginning was good, the end was good, everything in the middle needed to be tightened up and we needed more progress on the plot and dialogue.
Ending is a cliffhanger but one that involves a new character. Hopefully this will mean that the next book will be more interesting and at the very least, involve actual conversation:)
Ending is a cliffhanger but one that involves a new character. Hopefully this will mean that the next book will be more interesting and at the very least, involve actual conversation:)
April 27, 2016
I actually enjoyed this book. It was full of spelling errors that I had to look over but the storyline was pretty good. I'm sick and don't feel like writing a review but this series was free and it was a decent alien romance book. Fair warning the aliens are furry. That took me a long time to get over.. and I didn't actually get over it I just chose not to read the parts that talked about the fur.
December 13, 2015
I don't have the words to describe how phenomenal this series is.. I can't get enough! I wish I didn't discover this series until there were "at least" 30 books (Yes that's me being greedy. I don't want V.C. Lancaster to ever stop writing!!)
December 23, 2015
Bloody brilliant. A sequel which more than lives up to the promise of the original, and left me excited for where the series will go next.
May 27, 2025
From Bonded Bliss to Family Drama: The Alien Saga Continues
If the first book was about two people (okay, one woman and one very emotionally confused alien himbo) finding each other through captivity, misunderstanding, and the slowest of burns, then this sequel is what happens after the fairytale escape—when reality sets in, and reality comes with houseguests, cultural expectations, emotional baggage, and more alien drama than a soap opera set in space.
The emotional evolution of Ruth and Gron continues in a way that feels organic and just messy enough to be believable. There’s still communication issues (because apparently alien sign language is not a one-size-fits-all), but they’re learning, growing, and trying not to let the noise around them tear apart what they’ve built. It’s warm, it’s frustrating, it’s full of awkward alien social rules and deeply relatable moments—like when you realize your partner’s family might just drive you bonkers.
And then… the ending. Oh no. V.C. Lancaster does not believe in letting you coast gently into the next book. She slaps you with a cliffhanger and leaves you gasping like you’ve just been kicked off a spaceship mid-sentence. Needless to say, I was halfway into book three before I even processed what had happened.
If the first book was about two people (okay, one woman and one very emotionally confused alien himbo) finding each other through captivity, misunderstanding, and the slowest of burns, then this sequel is what happens after the fairytale escape—when reality sets in, and reality comes with houseguests, cultural expectations, emotional baggage, and more alien drama than a soap opera set in space.
The emotional evolution of Ruth and Gron continues in a way that feels organic and just messy enough to be believable. There’s still communication issues (because apparently alien sign language is not a one-size-fits-all), but they’re learning, growing, and trying not to let the noise around them tear apart what they’ve built. It’s warm, it’s frustrating, it’s full of awkward alien social rules and deeply relatable moments—like when you realize your partner’s family might just drive you bonkers.
And then… the ending. Oh no. V.C. Lancaster does not believe in letting you coast gently into the next book. She slaps you with a cliffhanger and leaves you gasping like you’ve just been kicked off a spaceship mid-sentence. Needless to say, I was halfway into book three before I even processed what had happened.
November 21, 2023
Update: Currently reread this series because I just needs a terrific palate cleanser, and this series does that for me every time. ☺️
I Give this Book a 4-4.5/5 Star Rating, Listing as 4.
Cliffhanger(?): While it’s cliffhanger-y, it can be taken as a HEA or HFN, they have another book which is Ruth’s Baby (Book 4).
Relationship Type: MF
Pacing: Mid
Heat: 4-4.5/5
Romance: 4-4.5/5
Drama: 4/5
Suspense: 4/5
Dark(?): No
*Due to the Many Various type of Language Barriers I will put them in One of Three Categories.
Language Barrier(?): Yes! And I Love it! 😍
Language Barrier - Temporary, Semi or Permanent(?): Permanent! 😍
*Permanent is where >both main characters/significant others< speak their own languages but cannot understand each other so they have to rely on using either various basic words, sounds or gestures to get a point across, and there is no mechanical solution or it’s unable to be used.
*Semi Permanent is where one or both teach each other their language and can at some point speak near fluent and may or may not have a mechanical solution at some point, but in the end can go without mechanical help but the option is there.
*Temporary is where there IS a mechanical solution to fix the language barriers between significant others permanently. No future issues.
This is such an enjoyable book, wish it was longer because I really Enjoy this universe very much.
🥰
I Give this Book a 4-4.5/5 Star Rating, Listing as 4.
Cliffhanger(?): While it’s cliffhanger-y, it can be taken as a HEA or HFN, they have another book which is Ruth’s Baby (Book 4).
Relationship Type: MF
Pacing: Mid
Heat: 4-4.5/5
Romance: 4-4.5/5
Drama: 4/5
Suspense: 4/5
Dark(?): No
*Due to the Many Various type of Language Barriers I will put them in One of Three Categories.
Language Barrier(?): Yes! And I Love it! 😍
Language Barrier - Temporary, Semi or Permanent(?): Permanent! 😍
*Permanent is where >both main characters/significant others< speak their own languages but cannot understand each other so they have to rely on using either various basic words, sounds or gestures to get a point across, and there is no mechanical solution or it’s unable to be used.
*Semi Permanent is where one or both teach each other their language and can at some point speak near fluent and may or may not have a mechanical solution at some point, but in the end can go without mechanical help but the option is there.
*Temporary is where there IS a mechanical solution to fix the language barriers between significant others permanently. No future issues.
This is such an enjoyable book, wish it was longer because I really Enjoy this universe very much.
🥰
November 1, 2018
Agreeing with many of the other reviews for this book already. The beginning was good, with the new dynamics between Ruth and Gron's family and the end was good, but the middle was boring and tedious due to the language barrier that has barely improved since the last book. Otherwise it is a good series to read while in between books
December 2, 2015
Loved this book.
I loved this book and I couldn't put it down. Can't wait for the next one. Really surprised by ending.
I loved this book and I couldn't put it down. Can't wait for the next one. Really surprised by ending.
December 13, 2015
I read this as I was avoiding doing my homework! I liked it. Tiny bit flat, but still enjoyable and really want to read the next book!!!
May 10, 2016
3.5 Stars
October 4, 2020
Still not bad, 2.5 overall. Was frustrated at a lot of things. And also disappointed this isn’t turning into a reverse harem. But they it is what it is. Onto the next.
August 17, 2019
This book starts almost after the last book ends. Ruth and Gron have arrived at his home and one would think it’s time for the HEA. Not so fast. As Ruth and Gron are unable to communicate except for gestures, Gron isn’t able to explain his society to Ruth and Ruth really has no idea about it.
The Queens are a whole different kettle of fish from what Ruth could ever imagine. They take more that one male to mate with. Gron’s mother has two and his Queen has more than that I think. The Queens in Gron’s world are way different. They are very alpha, much taller and they rule the roost and what they say is the rule. His mother has taken a back seat the another Queen so they all get along but now that Gron has brought a new Queen, things get complicated. He doesn’t treat Ruth the way Queens are to be treated, rather he treats her the way she want to be. Because she’s not alpha, he has stepped up to fulfill that role more and the rest of them really don’t like this, especially his older brother Kranu. Kranu is quite jealous and trying to ruin things by accusing Gron of disrespecting his Queen. So Gron is trying to deal with that as well as loving a woman he can’t communicate with.
There is another issue that is bothering him. Queens in his world are expected to have more than one mate and a number more “bed partners” if you get my drift. He is so torn. He wants to do the right thing and share her with others the way it’s supposed to work in his world, but he can’t stand the thought at the same time. And because they can’t communicate he has no idea she only wants him and no others. I found his dilemma quite sweet. In both books I love Ruth and I love Bron and I love them together. These are two really sweet books.
The Queens are a whole different kettle of fish from what Ruth could ever imagine. They take more that one male to mate with. Gron’s mother has two and his Queen has more than that I think. The Queens in Gron’s world are way different. They are very alpha, much taller and they rule the roost and what they say is the rule. His mother has taken a back seat the another Queen so they all get along but now that Gron has brought a new Queen, things get complicated. He doesn’t treat Ruth the way Queens are to be treated, rather he treats her the way she want to be. Because she’s not alpha, he has stepped up to fulfill that role more and the rest of them really don’t like this, especially his older brother Kranu. Kranu is quite jealous and trying to ruin things by accusing Gron of disrespecting his Queen. So Gron is trying to deal with that as well as loving a woman he can’t communicate with.
There is another issue that is bothering him. Queens in his world are expected to have more than one mate and a number more “bed partners” if you get my drift. He is so torn. He wants to do the right thing and share her with others the way it’s supposed to work in his world, but he can’t stand the thought at the same time. And because they can’t communicate he has no idea she only wants him and no others. I found his dilemma quite sweet. In both books I love Ruth and I love Bron and I love them together. These are two really sweet books.
July 22, 2023
Another good book to follow up Gron and Ruth's story.
This time see them settle in Gron's planet/ tribe and try to maneuver life in a primitive small-ish community with 0 communication besides some universal signing and miming.
I liked Ruth even more in this book, she tried to make things work with Gron, made herself get heard amidst ears that couldn't understand her and most importantly didn't get herself killed by the main Alpha woman of the tribe, as tradition would've requested.
Gron on the other hand was a little too insecure and self-depricating for my taste.. I get that with zero understanding with his Queen he had all the right to feel this way from his upbringing but he should've just lived in the moment and enjoyed himself imo, he was too far in his head to see that Ruth lacked a lot of things other than another man in her hut/platform/whatever.
Atp the story's getting kind of desperate for a translator, like we ain't got the budget or something? Give them a damn alien phone with google translate for all I care, it's getting ridiculous how they're starting a family in the next book and they know so little of each other 😭
This time see them settle in Gron's planet/ tribe and try to maneuver life in a primitive small-ish community with 0 communication besides some universal signing and miming.
I liked Ruth even more in this book, she tried to make things work with Gron, made herself get heard amidst ears that couldn't understand her and most importantly didn't get herself killed by the main Alpha woman of the tribe, as tradition would've requested.
Gron on the other hand was a little too insecure and self-depricating for my taste.. I get that with zero understanding with his Queen he had all the right to feel this way from his upbringing but he should've just lived in the moment and enjoyed himself imo, he was too far in his head to see that Ruth lacked a lot of things other than another man in her hut/platform/whatever.
Atp the story's getting kind of desperate for a translator, like we ain't got the budget or something? Give them a damn alien phone with google translate for all I care, it's getting ridiculous how they're starting a family in the next book and they know so little of each other 😭
July 2, 2020
Yay!!! I'm glad that I can give it a 5 stars! I thought it would be a 4 or 3 after reading some reviews, and maybe because of them my expectations were lower. There were some "bad" points, but overall I thoroughly enjoyed the reading! 🤩 The entire time I was dreading the moment it would greatly bother or disappoint me, but it delivered exactly what I wanted: explanations and more moments of a couple that I liked the dynamics. And that's it. #happy #glad #curious #satisfied
July 3, 2021
What I love the most about SFR is the interesting alien planet and different social culture. Not all books satisfy me in this, but this series is one of the few that did! Half-hoped this will turn into a RH but still fine even if it didn't. It was so fun to read. Not cringey at any point. The way the author wrote how the characters process their thoughts and feelings felt natural and reasonable. Definitely filing this as one of my fave sfr series !!
March 3, 2019
This is a continuation of Ruth and Gron's relationship. They are back on Gron's home world and he decides to bring Ruth to his old tribe. It was interesting to learn about the family dynamics. I felt bad for Troii and Kranu is a real turd. I'm loving the world building but I still don't trust T'Lax's people.
June 6, 2018
This is a combined review for - Ruth's Bonded, Gron's Fated, Unbonded and Ruth's Baby
I wish I could remember where I picked up the recommendation for this series, because I loved it. So, whoever/wherever this was recommended to me clearly knows exactly what I love; really alien aliens. I lap it up! If my hero is coming has a different planet of origin than mine, then I want him to be undeniably alien. I know not everyone feels the same way, but apparently V.C. Lancaster does!
But, because Gron and our alien hero and his fellow alien friends have a pelt, tail and really really big sharp fangs, I know not everyone is going to appreciate this series like I do. Gron lives in a matriarchal and primitive society where the females are larger and more aggressive. The female, the Queen, rules over an all male tribe and she has a select few of those males as her mates. It’s good to be Queen! But, Gron has been abducted from his tribe and locked in a metal box. Ruth, a human woman is thrown in with him…and this where the fun begins.
Not only do Ruth and Gron have massive cultural and societal difficulties to overcome, they also have to do this without being able to speak to one another. For reasons explained in the series they are unable to speak one another’s language so they have to find other ways to communicate. I admit, this aspect of the story was strange at first they never have a typical verbal conversation through the whole series. But I found the way they came together with only basic communication and demonstrating their feelings through actions and body language…kind of sweet. It was all show and no tell. It is also easier to come to terms with this lack of verbal communication as the book switches between Ruth and Gron’s POV. So, even though they might not be able to know what the other is thinking as the reader, we do.
But, Ruth and Gron aren’t the only couple in this series the third book Unbonded gives a menage story between another human woman. Moira is abducted and ends up being saved by some familiar aliens from the previous books who help her try and adapt to this new world and bring her back to Ruth and Gron’s tribe. I admit, I missed Ruth and Gron, our original couple, in this book and I didn’t enjoy it as much as the first two in the series, however, it was still a good read with plenty of alien hotness.
I loved this series, beneath the strange looking aliens it was an adorable love story with plenty of heat. Who knew tails could be so sexy? As soon as the next book comes out I will be all over it! So, if you like a sweet alien love story I highly recommend giving this one a go.
I wish I could remember where I picked up the recommendation for this series, because I loved it. So, whoever/wherever this was recommended to me clearly knows exactly what I love; really alien aliens. I lap it up! If my hero is coming has a different planet of origin than mine, then I want him to be undeniably alien. I know not everyone feels the same way, but apparently V.C. Lancaster does!
But, because Gron and our alien hero and his fellow alien friends have a pelt, tail and really really big sharp fangs, I know not everyone is going to appreciate this series like I do. Gron lives in a matriarchal and primitive society where the females are larger and more aggressive. The female, the Queen, rules over an all male tribe and she has a select few of those males as her mates. It’s good to be Queen! But, Gron has been abducted from his tribe and locked in a metal box. Ruth, a human woman is thrown in with him…and this where the fun begins.
Not only do Ruth and Gron have massive cultural and societal difficulties to overcome, they also have to do this without being able to speak to one another. For reasons explained in the series they are unable to speak one another’s language so they have to find other ways to communicate. I admit, this aspect of the story was strange at first they never have a typical verbal conversation through the whole series. But I found the way they came together with only basic communication and demonstrating their feelings through actions and body language…kind of sweet. It was all show and no tell. It is also easier to come to terms with this lack of verbal communication as the book switches between Ruth and Gron’s POV. So, even though they might not be able to know what the other is thinking as the reader, we do.
But, Ruth and Gron aren’t the only couple in this series the third book Unbonded gives a menage story between another human woman. Moira is abducted and ends up being saved by some familiar aliens from the previous books who help her try and adapt to this new world and bring her back to Ruth and Gron’s tribe. I admit, I missed Ruth and Gron, our original couple, in this book and I didn’t enjoy it as much as the first two in the series, however, it was still a good read with plenty of alien hotness.
I loved this series, beneath the strange looking aliens it was an adorable love story with plenty of heat. Who knew tails could be so sexy? As soon as the next book comes out I will be all over it! So, if you like a sweet alien love story I highly recommend giving this one a go.
December 5, 2015
V.C. Lancaster has created the world I was desperate for. I just didn't know it until I read Ruth's Bonded.
Let me first offer my quick thoughts on book one..
The book was everything I hoped for when I search for a spacey fiction romance with a touch of cabin fever and a little species mash up. The greatest and most thrilling twist is the H is coming from a very dominating matriarchal society. The lack of communication is something I love. For H and h to rely on keen perception because of a language barrier seems to make a story more thrilling. Especially with H and h coming from polar opposites on the social norms. One misunderstanding could throw the whole story in a tail spin. So I literally leaning towards my e-reader hoping the simple gesture of one main character is interpreted correctly by the other. :) when I read Lancaster's reasoning behind writing Ruth's Bonded I knew I finally found an author who understood, appreciated, and mirrored my own needs in a seriously fulfilling story. All of my favorite books could bow down before you.
Now my thoughts on book two. GRON'S Fated
(Lord have mercy, I have been a romance fiction reader for a long time and I've bounced from one sub-genre to the next. Never truly found an author who I've felt could write/imagine a story I could feel I desperately needed to read until now. V.C. Lancaster, my apologies but after Ruth's Bonded I've felt the need to Internet stalk you until book 2 was finally released.:)
Yes, it was exactly what I hoped for. A little turmoil, hope for exeptance, love trying to thrive, the inevitable but neccesary misunderstandings, survival, and building into that blissfully happily ever after.
Few complaints...nothing major.
1. Oh my goodness, I came so close to skipping book 1 as a possible read. I lean heavily toward books 200+ pages.
2. You have got to make writing your full time career. Period. I NEED the next book asap. :)
3. CLIFFHANGER. DARN YOU! I was hoping book 2 would lay to rest my need for your writing. >:( You just had to drop that twist in the end didn't you?
Let me first offer my quick thoughts on book one..
The book was everything I hoped for when I search for a spacey fiction romance with a touch of cabin fever and a little species mash up. The greatest and most thrilling twist is the H is coming from a very dominating matriarchal society. The lack of communication is something I love. For H and h to rely on keen perception because of a language barrier seems to make a story more thrilling. Especially with H and h coming from polar opposites on the social norms. One misunderstanding could throw the whole story in a tail spin. So I literally leaning towards my e-reader hoping the simple gesture of one main character is interpreted correctly by the other. :) when I read Lancaster's reasoning behind writing Ruth's Bonded I knew I finally found an author who understood, appreciated, and mirrored my own needs in a seriously fulfilling story. All of my favorite books could bow down before you.
Now my thoughts on book two. GRON'S Fated
(Lord have mercy, I have been a romance fiction reader for a long time and I've bounced from one sub-genre to the next. Never truly found an author who I've felt could write/imagine a story I could feel I desperately needed to read until now. V.C. Lancaster, my apologies but after Ruth's Bonded I've felt the need to Internet stalk you until book 2 was finally released.:)
Yes, it was exactly what I hoped for. A little turmoil, hope for exeptance, love trying to thrive, the inevitable but neccesary misunderstandings, survival, and building into that blissfully happily ever after.
Few complaints...nothing major.
1. Oh my goodness, I came so close to skipping book 1 as a possible read. I lean heavily toward books 200+ pages.
2. You have got to make writing your full time career. Period. I NEED the next book asap. :)
3. CLIFFHANGER. DARN YOU! I was hoping book 2 would lay to rest my need for your writing. >:( You just had to drop that twist in the end didn't you?
December 27, 2018
If you haven’t read book 1 Ruth’s Bonded this will spoil it for you, they are meant to be read in order not as standalone. Ruth and Gron are rescued and find themselves and Gron’s planet, but things are never that simple. Ruth can’t speak the language, woman/Queens are scarce and the dominant force on the planet. So when a smaller weaker one shows up, it’s a huge anomaly. This causes chaos and strife in Gron’s tribe because Ruth only has one male and she should pick more as is their people's way. But how do convey that to Ruth when they cannot communicate?
This was fun getting to see all of the other aliens and their way of life and more of Gron’s perspective. Ruth and him not being able to communicate causes so many problems, but what they can get through to each other like their love really works. It frustrated me that Ruth didn’t work harder on communication it seemed like she just gave up and accepted defeat too easily. She was frustrating, and once again we spent way too much time in her head.
Overall this was a fun read, and I like seeing the alien culture that Lancaster created. It was primitive and raw but still fully realized and very vivid. I am rating Gron’s Fated 3 Boundless Stars.
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This was fun getting to see all of the other aliens and their way of life and more of Gron’s perspective. Ruth and him not being able to communicate causes so many problems, but what they can get through to each other like their love really works. It frustrated me that Ruth didn’t work harder on communication it seemed like she just gave up and accepted defeat too easily. She was frustrating, and once again we spent way too much time in her head.
Overall this was a fun read, and I like seeing the alien culture that Lancaster created. It was primitive and raw but still fully realized and very vivid. I am rating Gron’s Fated 3 Boundless Stars.
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