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Celestial Mates ##0.2 & #2
Clone's Bride
This book contains 3 stories: Clone's Bride (Celestial Mates #2), Fire Princess Returns (Celestial Mates #0.2) and The God Particle
Few people in the verse understand or have a genuine liking for the Shardon. They see clones as expendable since they are so easy to replace. Some are even under the mistaken impression clones aren’t real people and they share a hive mind.
Lar Shalon is one such clone. There simply aren’t enough hours in the day to combat all the irrational beliefs about his kind. Being a physician he understands the critical need to breed humans in order to save his dying race. What he can’t quite get his head around is how they are going to lure human females to them. As he sets about learning their breeding habits, one won’t seem to leave him alone. She can’t seem to keep from touching him. It’s disconcerting and he doesn’t know quite what to make her behavior.
Madison and her twin sister are dying. The doctors on Earth have no idea what’s wrong with them. Their one hope of survival is signing up for the alien brides program. Aliens have spaceships and technology, right? They must have advanced medical knowledge as well. The desperate pair risk everything on one last wild gamble at staying alive, landing gorgeous alien husbands in the bargain.
427 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 7, 2017
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February 9, 2019
Actual Rating: 1 star
DNF
I did not like or enjoy this book. I stop reading half way through. Here is why:
1 - There is no real romance here. There are romantic relationships, yes, but to me, they come out of thin air, there is nothing behind them to substantiate them. There is no meaning to anything.
2 - The plot is force and banalized.
3 - There is no character development at all. They are plain, one dimensional and childlike.
Thus, the result is a very superficial and artificial story I have no interest for.
I do not recommend this series.
DNF
I did not like or enjoy this book. I stop reading half way through. Here is why:
1 - There is no real romance here. There are romantic relationships, yes, but to me, they come out of thin air, there is nothing behind them to substantiate them. There is no meaning to anything.
2 - The plot is force and banalized.
3 - There is no character development at all. They are plain, one dimensional and childlike.
Thus, the result is a very superficial and artificial story I have no interest for.
I do not recommend this series.
February 15, 2017
I received an ARC of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. Thank you C.J. Scarlett!
This book was an improvement in the previous novel. It had better humour, better flow, and offered a greater view of the alliance.
I enjoyed the multiple point of views in the novel. They offered a well rounded perception of the world in which the ni el rakes place. My favourite narrator was Madison as she was the funniest of them, and compensated for her superficialness - slightly.
Here come the negatives; I wish that the females took longer to fall in love. Kaylee is the only one who is hesitant and who appears to be following the natural timeline of courting. It felt off when Madison and Lar proclaimed their love to each other. It was slightly out if the blue (haha my pun is great). They hadn't really gotten to know each other yet.
Now to get back to what I did like; the Earth Gov soldier scenes. Super well done, introducing this political element into the book. Their cruelness really grounded the novel in my opinion.
Overall, an improvement on the previous installment!
This book was an improvement in the previous novel. It had better humour, better flow, and offered a greater view of the alliance.
I enjoyed the multiple point of views in the novel. They offered a well rounded perception of the world in which the ni el rakes place. My favourite narrator was Madison as she was the funniest of them, and compensated for her superficialness - slightly.
Here come the negatives; I wish that the females took longer to fall in love. Kaylee is the only one who is hesitant and who appears to be following the natural timeline of courting. It felt off when Madison and Lar proclaimed their love to each other. It was slightly out if the blue (haha my pun is great). They hadn't really gotten to know each other yet.
Now to get back to what I did like; the Earth Gov soldier scenes. Super well done, introducing this political element into the book. Their cruelness really grounded the novel in my opinion.
Overall, an improvement on the previous installment!
March 23, 2017
I really enjoyed reading Clone's Bride. Love the sweet story between Lar Shalon & Madison! I can't wait to read more of the Celestial Mates Series by C.J. Scarlett.
March 8, 2017
Great start - left me wanting more
I really adored the "clones" in this read. They were so kind hearted and caring. I enjoyed watching them transition into their individual personalities as well. I will definitely be checking out more in this series.
I really adored the "clones" in this read. They were so kind hearted and caring. I enjoyed watching them transition into their individual personalities as well. I will definitely be checking out more in this series.
February 26, 2017
Celestial Mate book 2 was way better and can't wait to read more from this series. I would recommend the book to anyone who likes sci-fi romance.
February 11, 2017
So good I could not put it down.
This book not only drew me in but it made me long for more. I only wish that it had both sisters stories available. I do hope that there will be more to this series. Anyone wanting romance and sci fi action will enjoy this.
This book not only drew me in but it made me long for more. I only wish that it had both sisters stories available. I do hope that there will be more to this series. Anyone wanting romance and sci fi action will enjoy this.
May 10, 2017
I love this series, Fire Princess is the prequel, followed by Fire Princess Return's, then The Ambassador's Bride, this is the next book in the series and I cant wait to read The Imperial Bride.
These books are all based in a time when Earth has undergone a environmental catastrophe and the surface is no longer livable, also women outnumber men 2-1, as there are several Alien races that seem to have a major female shortage and they are all hot as heck it only makes sense to trade the one commodity earth has left women, although it might sound heartless if you were stuck on a dying planet and treated like trash and suddenly a series of gorgeous Aliens that want to take you away to a beautiful world where you will be loved and cherished, who would say no to that.
This book is great for anyone who enjoys a fanciful tail that has a great plot and a wonderful cast of hot and adorable Aliens.
These books are all based in a time when Earth has undergone a environmental catastrophe and the surface is no longer livable, also women outnumber men 2-1, as there are several Alien races that seem to have a major female shortage and they are all hot as heck it only makes sense to trade the one commodity earth has left women, although it might sound heartless if you were stuck on a dying planet and treated like trash and suddenly a series of gorgeous Aliens that want to take you away to a beautiful world where you will be loved and cherished, who would say no to that.
This book is great for anyone who enjoys a fanciful tail that has a great plot and a wonderful cast of hot and adorable Aliens.
June 12, 2017
Great book I have really enjoyed this series and the heroines involved, each completely unique in personality. this book of the series revolves around two of the so-called scruffs ( humans in the lower class area sold to the aliens in exchange for valuable earth resources) who need life-saving treatment to survive and the first of 3 brides to be given to the clones, a race void of females and cloning a minimalistic gene pool, my only issue with the book is that sometimes I get lost between characters talking to eachother, other than that I think this author will make it far and her writing style is superb, I am excited about more series in the future and will remain a fan.
May 7, 2017
Clones yet not
This series just keeps getting better. Lar is a clone. Their species is dying because of lack of females,literally. But of the three species in the alliance they feel less desirable because of lack of individuality. They could not be so wrong. And human female, Madison is going to prove it. She actively goes after Lar. I love this book. The humor is great, the pure honesty of the clones, and their striving to be individual, and of course the respect they show the females of earth is awesome. More books to come
This series just keeps getting better. Lar is a clone. Their species is dying because of lack of females,literally. But of the three species in the alliance they feel less desirable because of lack of individuality. They could not be so wrong. And human female, Madison is going to prove it. She actively goes after Lar. I love this book. The humor is great, the pure honesty of the clones, and their striving to be individual, and of course the respect they show the females of earth is awesome. More books to come
May 15, 2017
Going strong
This series is quite interesting and I have to say that I am enjoying it immensely. I thought the clones were awesome and I was kind of made at the other races because of their bigotry. The twins were super cute and I was happy they grew healthy. The doctor was portrayed so well that I'm glad he is getting his.
This series is quite interesting and I have to say that I am enjoying it immensely. I thought the clones were awesome and I was kind of made at the other races because of their bigotry. The twins were super cute and I was happy they grew healthy. The doctor was portrayed so well that I'm glad he is getting his.
May 18, 2017
Funny and Romantic
Enjoying this series very much. Stories around great and characters around so likeable you can seem to get enough. I'm reading through them so quickly I'm going to wait for the next one. The banter is so engaging, funny and so easy to follow. This is one of the best sci-fi series.
Enjoying this series very much. Stories around great and characters around so likeable you can seem to get enough. I'm reading through them so quickly I'm going to wait for the next one. The banter is so engaging, funny and so easy to follow. This is one of the best sci-fi series.
August 26, 2020
The clone books are interesting, but the freebee is more than a bit creepy.
Multiple groups of aliens needing women/wives to keep their societies from going extinct find that Earth has an overabundance of unneeded women and children that are physically compatible with their races.
Multiple groups of aliens needing women/wives to keep their societies from going extinct find that Earth has an overabundance of unneeded women and children that are physically compatible with their races.
March 2, 2017
I love this authors work, I read three books in one day, so addictive. I want me a Clone now..... loved how at the end it had The Fire Princess returns.. I always wondered what happened, this is interwoven in this book and gives away hints of what happened.
January 7, 2018
Clone's Bride
Scarlett really has a way of making you see her characters and understanding them. Wonderful storytelling with lots of love and understanding of different cultures on both sides.
Scarlett really has a way of making you see her characters and understanding them. Wonderful storytelling with lots of love and understanding of different cultures on both sides.
April 16, 2018
Ok
This book was better then the first one but still not impressed with all the add-ons. Not sure if I will read the third one.
This book was better then the first one but still not impressed with all the add-ons. Not sure if I will read the third one.
January 10, 2019
Read like a soft porn. Plot was weak and silly.
August 3, 2023
Celestial Mates bs
March 16, 2017
Good but Short
I wish there had been more of the main story. Maybe some more from Kaylee's pov and would liked to know of the 3 woman that came with them.
I wish there had been more of the main story. Maybe some more from Kaylee's pov and would liked to know of the 3 woman that came with them.
March 1, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
This was a fun and interesting sci-fi read. This is the first time I read a book by this author, C.J. Scarlett, but I assure you, it will not be the last. I thought this was a good book, and I loved the main characters of Kaylee and Madison and the other cast of characters in the story—both human and aliens. I must admit, since I did not read book 1 (Ambassador’s Bride), it was slow at first to follow—but once I kept reading, I was able to adhere to the story. Since there are alliances, treaties, trade, partnerships, corporations that are part of the universe, Earth has been left in despair causing its people to live underground and destroying the sustainable natural resources causing sickness and starvation. Madison and her twin sister, Kayee, are dying on Earth from a nameless disease that was making it difficult for them to breathe and debilitated their strength. Kaylee and Madison sign up for the alien’s bride program on the Shardon ship for treatment. After Madison’s treatment, she awakes and finds that she is attracted to Lars Shalon, a clone doctor. The chemistry between Madison and Lars grows more potent the more time they spend together—the sex is off the chart hot! Cannot give too much away, so read it and see what happens. The scenes are well written, fast-paced and flow smoothly from one scene to the next with lots of romance while the strong charismatic characters draw readers in and refuse to let go. The book will pique your interest and draw you in from the beginning to the very end.
This was a fun and interesting sci-fi read. This is the first time I read a book by this author, C.J. Scarlett, but I assure you, it will not be the last. I thought this was a good book, and I loved the main characters of Kaylee and Madison and the other cast of characters in the story—both human and aliens. I must admit, since I did not read book 1 (Ambassador’s Bride), it was slow at first to follow—but once I kept reading, I was able to adhere to the story. Since there are alliances, treaties, trade, partnerships, corporations that are part of the universe, Earth has been left in despair causing its people to live underground and destroying the sustainable natural resources causing sickness and starvation. Madison and her twin sister, Kayee, are dying on Earth from a nameless disease that was making it difficult for them to breathe and debilitated their strength. Kaylee and Madison sign up for the alien’s bride program on the Shardon ship for treatment. After Madison’s treatment, she awakes and finds that she is attracted to Lars Shalon, a clone doctor. The chemistry between Madison and Lars grows more potent the more time they spend together—the sex is off the chart hot! Cannot give too much away, so read it and see what happens. The scenes are well written, fast-paced and flow smoothly from one scene to the next with lots of romance while the strong charismatic characters draw readers in and refuse to let go. The book will pique your interest and draw you in from the beginning to the very end.
March 5, 2017
It really could have been a great series....
The first book (there are more in this book) was ok.
But the rest was not.
There was a book where the main character was angry at a man who abducted her and then she finds out her mom (who was traveling with him to see her) mates with that man. She got really mad and I felt for her and her mom actually chose the guy she just met and did not want to hear what her daughter had to say. That should have been a battle of epic proportions! I was really giddy with how it would go. ... Then the guy said something like: I did not want to do that. ... and we were all forgiving him and that was that.... such a bummer.
That was not the only time things were handled stupid and without any fantasy.
No I did not like this at all.
The first book (there are more in this book) was ok.
But the rest was not.
There was a book where the main character was angry at a man who abducted her and then she finds out her mom (who was traveling with him to see her) mates with that man. She got really mad and I felt for her and her mom actually chose the guy she just met and did not want to hear what her daughter had to say. That should have been a battle of epic proportions! I was really giddy with how it would go. ... Then the guy said something like: I did not want to do that. ... and we were all forgiving him and that was that.... such a bummer.
That was not the only time things were handled stupid and without any fantasy.
No I did not like this at all.
February 21, 2017
I LOVED this story and I wish there was more to it and I can't wait until another comes out. In this story, the characters feel more developed and while sex is a focus it isn't as in your face. Now the big scene is pretty descriptive but that is to be expected from a romance genre.
Without giving too much away in this story we are introduced to Madison and her twin sister and we go on Madison's discovery of love with one of the Clones a doctor. Now Madison's sister is also falling for one of the Clones but she is a bit reluctant about it due to not wanting to be separated from her sister. I thought everything about the story was great from how the Clones show that they are just as much warriors as thinkers and how the alliance is working. This is definitely the best one of this series yet including the prequel.
Now the BIG thing that I just annoy the mess out of me is how the story of Clones Bride is only 30% of the damn book. I mean come on that is a bit of a rip off in my opinion. The other 70% of the book are the SAME two stories that were included in the first book Ambassadors Bride. Why I mean really why include the same two damn books in the second novel. There isn't a point to it in my opinion. I have the first book and the first book offers them so there is NO reason for them to be in this copy....I don't know if the author was wanting to include them to be nice or to increase the page count or what but either way it wasn't necessary. It was extremely disappointing to get to the end of the book and see the progression bar at only 30%
Without giving too much away in this story we are introduced to Madison and her twin sister and we go on Madison's discovery of love with one of the Clones a doctor. Now Madison's sister is also falling for one of the Clones but she is a bit reluctant about it due to not wanting to be separated from her sister. I thought everything about the story was great from how the Clones show that they are just as much warriors as thinkers and how the alliance is working. This is definitely the best one of this series yet including the prequel.
Now the BIG thing that I just annoy the mess out of me is how the story of Clones Bride is only 30% of the damn book. I mean come on that is a bit of a rip off in my opinion. The other 70% of the book are the SAME two stories that were included in the first book Ambassadors Bride. Why I mean really why include the same two damn books in the second novel. There isn't a point to it in my opinion. I have the first book and the first book offers them so there is NO reason for them to be in this copy....I don't know if the author was wanting to include them to be nice or to increase the page count or what but either way it wasn't necessary. It was extremely disappointing to get to the end of the book and see the progression bar at only 30%
February 24, 2017
I loved this book. I didn't want to put this book down once I started reading it. I can't wait to read the books that come after this.
February 17, 2017
Received this ARC in exchange for honest review.
I enjoyed this novel. It was packed with just enough adventure and just enough romance to keep my interest the whole way through. I plan to read other books by this author soon.
I enjoyed this novel. It was packed with just enough adventure and just enough romance to keep my interest the whole way through. I plan to read other books by this author soon.
February 20, 2017
Great Book
The second book was just as great as the first one, if not better. It holds your attention from beginning to end with awesome characters and steamy romance? Keep them coming and a must buy series.
The second book was just as great as the first one, if not better. It holds your attention from beginning to end with awesome characters and steamy romance? Keep them coming and a must buy series.
February 13, 2017
Clones bride is a wonderful and with a extra bonus of 2 extra books mix in. When earth is slowly dying and there is alien race that is looking for human females a deal is made. We are taken on a wild ride with 2 sisters and the ones that are match for them. This was excellent sci fi story. Cant wait to read more. Recommend this book
February 14, 2017
I cannot get enough of this series! It's funny and sexy and an amazingly easy read! You start reading and you simply cannot put it down. Before you know it, you've read the whole book! I hope the next installment comes soon!
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my review. This is my honest opinion.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my review. This is my honest opinion.
February 15, 2017
Proofreading...
Apparently this author skimped on proofreading in order to try to snag sales faster. There were so many errors I gave up reading it.
Apparently this author skimped on proofreading in order to try to snag sales faster. There were so many errors I gave up reading it.
February 12, 2017
This is turning out to be a great series
It definitely keeps you turning the pages
it has all the right ingredients to keep your
interested right through.
Looking forward to book three .
It definitely keeps you turning the pages
it has all the right ingredients to keep your
interested right through.
Looking forward to book three .
February 19, 2017
An excellent read! Loved the characters and the world building. Plus you get two extra books! I can't wait to read more by this author. I voluntarily reviewed as an ARC member.
February 12, 2017
This story is a charming combination of science fiction and romance, and will have you hooked from start to finish. I voluntarily read an ARC and this is my honest review.
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