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Warriors Of The Karuvar #1
Verkiir
She's always known you can't trust aliens, but nobody ever said they would be this hard to resist.
Between her work as a nurse and trying to keep her teenage sister from doing something stupid, Meg Cauthran has her hands full. Since the death of her parents from malfunctioning alien technology, Meg has lived with one simple truth: The aliens are nothing but trouble. And when she's assigned to a Karuvar medical facility, the impossibly sexy, incredibly possessive Verkiir proves just how right she is!
As First Guardian, Verkiir fer Vel’a is entrusted with the very future of the Karuvar - protecting the Pathfinder’s only son. Despite his people's tales of fated mates, Verkiir only believes in one thing: His duty. But when he lays eyes on the feisty Meg, all he can think about is claiming all of her - heart, body, and soul - for his own!
Their desire may burn brighter than the fiercest sun, but Verkiir wants more than one scorching hot night. Trying to convince Meg of their shared destiny is no easy feat, though. Especially when he has no idea what a human female even wants from a mate!
When their charges go missing in the dangerous ruins of a decimated Earth city, Verkiir and Meg are forced to rely on each other and the bond they share. But is the world truly ready to accept a union between a human and a Karuvar? And can they learn to trust each other - to overcome their prejudices - or are they destined to be torn apart?
Verkiir is the first novel in an exciting new sci fi romance series. It features a super sexy alpha alien hero, a confident, sassy heroine, and explicit scenes not suitable for the faint of heart!
177 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 27, 2017
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September 7, 2019
Meh. It's a story that's dependent on insta-love, but I didn't believe in the connection. The story itself was fairly weak and sex-dependent. I didn't hate it, but didn't particularly enjoy any part of it. Overall, not interesting or memorable and I'm unlikely to continue with the series.
April 29, 2017
This is one of my first Juno Wells/Alana Serra books and I have to say color me impressed! I'll be honest, I wasn't sure if I was going to like this book at first. I'm still fairly new to the sci-fi romance genre and the really out there looking alien heroes are a tad outside my comfort zone. Oh I'm sure I get past my reservations eventually but for now, I prefer to stick the ones that look more like humans than anything else. When I first read the description of the Karuvar I was a little hesitant. They had scales, horns, long tails and (non human) expressive ears. It was the ears that threw me and I thought ehh... I'm not sure if I'm digging the big ear look but after awhile I started imaging Verkiir looking a little like one of the Na'vi from Avatar and yeah, I have a total crush on Jake Sully in his Avatar form so I quickly got on-board with the non human looking ears. LOL
Once I got past all that I have to say I LOVED the book! There was tons of action, adventure, and romance. I love that Meg didn't just fall right into the mate bond phenomenon. She was human and reacted exactly how a real human would if a ginormous scaled, horned alien had declared her his mate. She freaked out and ran.
I loved Verkiir. His species is utterly devoted to their mates and despite his prejudice against humans he didn't let that keep him from doing whatever it takes to make his human mate happy. He was beyond sexy and fiercely protective without being over the top smothering. Great series starter and I really hope that Drann and Ashley get a HEA together!
*I voluntarily reviewed an early copy from the author.
Once I got past all that I have to say I LOVED the book! There was tons of action, adventure, and romance. I love that Meg didn't just fall right into the mate bond phenomenon. She was human and reacted exactly how a real human would if a ginormous scaled, horned alien had declared her his mate. She freaked out and ran.
I loved Verkiir. His species is utterly devoted to their mates and despite his prejudice against humans he didn't let that keep him from doing whatever it takes to make his human mate happy. He was beyond sexy and fiercely protective without being over the top smothering. Great series starter and I really hope that Drann and Ashley get a HEA together!
*I voluntarily reviewed an early copy from the author.
May 20, 2017
I enjoyed this story, the world the author created was very interesting, I like the idea that our technology would be what drew an alien race, it's a new one for this kind of work. For a change women/mates/slaves/sex is/are not the only thing Earth has to offer.
I also liked the reality of extreme reactions from both the aliens and the humans, I've always wondered if our proclivity to attack things that we don't understand has kept us isolated from what must be out there.
I look forward to more from this Author.
I also liked the reality of extreme reactions from both the aliens and the humans, I've always wondered if our proclivity to attack things that we don't understand has kept us isolated from what must be out there.
I look forward to more from this Author.
May 13, 2017
This book is about two individuals and family. Megan is trying to keep herself and her sister together and alive. Verkiir is a Karuvar, an alien. The Karuvar need some resources that the humans have and the humans need the implants. The implants allow the humans to live above the ground on their war-ravaged world. Megan blames the Karuvar implants for her parent's death and therefore has no use for the aliens. Verkiir is a warrior and sees the humans as weak and useless and therefore has no use for them. The implants and mother nature have different ideas for these two. It is not smooth sailing for these two. Both learn about sacrifice and the importance of family, the one we are born to and the one we make. I do recommend reading this book and look forward to the next. This book is sexually graphic and violence is somewhat graphic.
May 17, 2017
He Wants🍌💋 What He Wants!💓
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Meg👗 is a young nurse raising her teenage sister, after the death of their parents from the failure of the Karuvar technology. When she is transferred to a place where there are Karuvar warriors present and she must treat them, she freaks out. She blames her parents deaths on them.
The Pathfinder👹 is The head honcho and he and his son come to the hospital for a check up and Verkiir🐺🍌🌋🔥 is of course with them.
When Meg 👗💋 begins to examine the Pathfinder, Verkiir🐺🍌🌋🔥🔪 goes into a rage. A mating rage. He has heard about it, but never believed it would be so intense. He can't believe his fated mate is a human woman! Meg is also affected but Verkiir 's rage scares her so bad, she leaves and tries to avoid him.
But the unconsummated relationship makes both of them extremely sick. Their implants need to be close, they need to have sex🍌🌋💋 to complete the link as mates. Meg👰💋 is so sick she can barely do her job. She refuses to give in and refuses Verkiir 's advances. Verkiir🐺🍌🌋🔥 thinks it is a matter of him not being worthy of her, but it's the technology she hates, the implants they all must have in order to live now.
She refuses to believe they are matched to be forever mates!
Verkiir🐺🍌🌋👋💪 doesn't give up on her, once he understands what is happening to them.
Verkiir is a sensual, 🔥hot naaasssty bad boy alien alpha🐺🍌🌋👋! He will get what he wants🍌🌋👋, what he needs, and what he wants is Meg!💋👰
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Verkiir🐺🍌🌋🔥🔪 is a Karuvar warrior tasked with protecting the Pathfinder's son. The Karuvar👹🔪 and their symbiotic technologies have taken over the earth, but the technology is failing.
Meg👗 is a young nurse raising her teenage sister, after the death of their parents from the failure of the Karuvar technology. When she is transferred to a place where there are Karuvar warriors present and she must treat them, she freaks out. She blames her parents deaths on them.
The Pathfinder👹 is The head honcho and he and his son come to the hospital for a check up and Verkiir🐺🍌🌋🔥 is of course with them.
When Meg 👗💋 begins to examine the Pathfinder, Verkiir🐺🍌🌋🔥🔪 goes into a rage. A mating rage. He has heard about it, but never believed it would be so intense. He can't believe his fated mate is a human woman! Meg is also affected but Verkiir 's rage scares her so bad, she leaves and tries to avoid him.
But the unconsummated relationship makes both of them extremely sick. Their implants need to be close, they need to have sex🍌🌋💋 to complete the link as mates. Meg👰💋 is so sick she can barely do her job. She refuses to give in and refuses Verkiir 's advances. Verkiir🐺🍌🌋🔥 thinks it is a matter of him not being worthy of her, but it's the technology she hates, the implants they all must have in order to live now.
She refuses to believe they are matched to be forever mates!
Verkiir🐺🍌🌋👋💪 doesn't give up on her, once he understands what is happening to them.
Verkiir is a sensual, 🔥hot naaasssty bad boy alien alpha🐺🍌🌋👋! He will get what he wants🍌🌋👋, what he needs, and what he wants is Meg!💋👰
YEHAW! Ride em Bareback🍌, Cowgirl!🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎
November 28, 2018
Awesome book about alien / human Romance
In this book the alien have been coming to Earth for an implant that the medical staff have developed to help both races. Verkiir came to Earth with his Pathfinder and found his mate. But she would not be his mate because she blamed the aliens for her parents death.
Megan and Verkiir had many problems to solve, especially the one about mates needing each other. They both became sick when they weren't near each other.
The characters are unique, relatable, and interesting in the concept of alien and human personalities' clashes. A new world opened up when you're traveling to through the Stars. This is a must-read for Syfy romance and highly recommended.
bookwormsuzy
In this book the alien have been coming to Earth for an implant that the medical staff have developed to help both races. Verkiir came to Earth with his Pathfinder and found his mate. But she would not be his mate because she blamed the aliens for her parents death.
Megan and Verkiir had many problems to solve, especially the one about mates needing each other. They both became sick when they weren't near each other.
The characters are unique, relatable, and interesting in the concept of alien and human personalities' clashes. A new world opened up when you're traveling to through the Stars. This is a must-read for Syfy romance and highly recommended.
bookwormsuzy
December 31, 2018
DNF 76%. This book was just a bit boring. It’s my last book of the year and I just didn’t have the persistence to continue. Meg meets alien Verkiir and it’s a big case of insta-mating-instinct. I never really felt that the characters knew each other and the hot scenes felt a little forced. Meg resists the connection which I just found a bit boring after a while. She just started to feel a bit whiney. Verkiir tries to prove to Meg what a good mate he can be by protecting her. It was slightly funny as he tried to cook for her but it also made him seem less alpha.
Verkiir does save Meg in the end which was just a bit annoying. For all her tough words Meg could never save herself.
Maybe it’s me. But this book didn’t engage me.
Verkiir does save Meg in the end which was just a bit annoying. For all her tough words Meg could never save herself.
Maybe it’s me. But this book didn’t engage me.
February 11, 2020
A good start to a series
There were a few things that kinda irritated me about the book but it wasn't enough to keep me from finishing it Meg's flighty personality for one she loves him one minute totally committed then first sign of distress from her sis and she's packing up heading back to earth wth?? Then she gets ticked off at him for sending her back when he was giving her what she asked for, should he have spoken to her first? Yes but hello ur dealing with a alien totally different species and different customs for someone so smart she was kinda dumb
There were a few things that kinda irritated me about the book but it wasn't enough to keep me from finishing it Meg's flighty personality for one she loves him one minute totally committed then first sign of distress from her sis and she's packing up heading back to earth wth?? Then she gets ticked off at him for sending her back when he was giving her what she asked for, should he have spoken to her first? Yes but hello ur dealing with a alien totally different species and different customs for someone so smart she was kinda dumb
May 24, 2017
What a fantastic story. I loved how different it is and there isn't just a straight jump in between the characters. I loved Verkiir's character the most. He is extremely protective, loving, caring, and all hot alpha male. The characters have great chemistry together and it shows in the writing. You can feel all the love that went into writing this story. The flow of the story is superb and the writing itself is great. I voluntarily review an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
May 26, 2017
An addictive story, great beginning of a new series
It all starts with a great story and is made better by the addition of relatable characters who start as adversarial individuals. The world building is fascinating as you can imagine a world that might eventually come about considering how humans act towards each other. The building tension is mixed with a steady build up of action and just makes this book one you will have to read right through to the end.
It all starts with a great story and is made better by the addition of relatable characters who start as adversarial individuals. The world building is fascinating as you can imagine a world that might eventually come about considering how humans act towards each other. The building tension is mixed with a steady build up of action and just makes this book one you will have to read right through to the end.
September 5, 2017
Beware the Alien determined to prove himself worthy
Verkiir is determined, from the moment he realizes Meh is his one true mate, to prove himself worthy of her... though it might help if her understood her culture a and values.
I really enjoyed the sense of humor here, combined with individuals finding themselves in a position to have to look beyond their assumptions and prejudices to actually see someone as a unique individual who just might surprise and intrigue them.
Verkiir is determined, from the moment he realizes Meh is his one true mate, to prove himself worthy of her... though it might help if her understood her culture a and values.
I really enjoyed the sense of humor here, combined with individuals finding themselves in a position to have to look beyond their assumptions and prejudices to actually see someone as a unique individual who just might surprise and intrigue them.
May 13, 2017
Verkiir
Strong start. The "hot" parts in the beginning were blunt to the point of intrusive. Forced almost, as if they had to be inserted to meet a romance requirement. I would have preferred to just enjoy the story. Lots of turn on a dime 180's. Personally I dislike heroes who are mega macho who turn into fluffy pusses, but that's me. I like my manly men to stay manly men.
Strong start. The "hot" parts in the beginning were blunt to the point of intrusive. Forced almost, as if they had to be inserted to meet a romance requirement. I would have preferred to just enjoy the story. Lots of turn on a dime 180's. Personally I dislike heroes who are mega macho who turn into fluffy pusses, but that's me. I like my manly men to stay manly men.
May 14, 2017
Not bad., Verkiir realized Meg was his mate and had to convince her about it. Meg was a great and responsible sister, very self sacrificing but really living under too much stress. I loved the way Verkiir tried to help, even when he made such a mess. He really put himself out there for Meg and put her first above anything or anyone.
May 17, 2017
Try this one
Would have given this a five star rating except for the wrong word usage i.e.. he instead of she etc. Megan and Verkiir 's story is the beginning of a series that could go on forever. Lots of possibilities. We only meet two other Karuvar in this book which is sad, but in future books hopefully we will meet more, since there is a whole world of the Karuvar.
Would have given this a five star rating except for the wrong word usage i.e.. he instead of she etc. Megan and Verkiir 's story is the beginning of a series that could go on forever. Lots of possibilities. We only meet two other Karuvar in this book which is sad, but in future books hopefully we will meet more, since there is a whole world of the Karuvar.
June 1, 2017
Two very strong willed people Meg Cauthran a human nurse and First Guardian, Verkiir fer Vel’a who must learn to work together if they are to keep their charges safe. What happens? A new series and I want the next book when it comes out! I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
June 14, 2017
Verkiir
A different kind of Alien story but very good. The flow of the story was well written and thoughts believable. It's hard not to realize that we as earthlings may just do this to our planet and have to resort to life as this may represent. A work of fiction that could well become fact. Recommend this for your reading pleasure and an addition to your library.
A different kind of Alien story but very good. The flow of the story was well written and thoughts believable. It's hard not to realize that we as earthlings may just do this to our planet and have to resort to life as this may represent. A work of fiction that could well become fact. Recommend this for your reading pleasure and an addition to your library.
November 25, 2018
DNF - made it to 78% before giving up because I was just bored. The story was hard to get into, I wanted to give up in the first 10%, but forced myself to continue. It picked up a bit, but lost the mojo at some point. There was really not much for world building. No explanations for things either. The characters are flat & did not inspire me to care what happened to them.
June 20, 2019
Unique Sci-Fi Romance
I really loved this book. I couldn’t put it down. They world building and character development was amazing. The story brings together two people from different worlds that we distrustful of the other but fate had other things in mind. It’s a true love story!❤️
I really loved this book. I couldn’t put it down. They world building and character development was amazing. The story brings together two people from different worlds that we distrustful of the other but fate had other things in mind. It’s a true love story!❤️
June 27, 2021
Expected a little more
This book was a great read, in general. I loved the Karuvar race and how different they are.
Verkiir was a delight, but I found Megan very annoying, which stopped me from connecting with the couple as I usually do.
Ash was super funny, and I hope she gets a book telling her story — if she doesn't have one already.
I liked Alana Serra's writing style.
This book was a great read, in general. I loved the Karuvar race and how different they are.
Verkiir was a delight, but I found Megan very annoying, which stopped me from connecting with the couple as I usually do.
Ash was super funny, and I hope she gets a book telling her story — if she doesn't have one already.
I liked Alana Serra's writing style.
May 10, 2017
Awesome First Book
It's a story that has action, adventure, and steamy romance with awesome characters? This book will not disappoint in any way and can't wait to read the next one?
It's a story that has action, adventure, and steamy romance with awesome characters? This book will not disappoint in any way and can't wait to read the next one?
May 12, 2017
Good
Well written and really loved the characters. Megan is a good nurse but as a problem with the Karuvar . When she finds she is a mate to one things get interesting. Enjoy a good read
Well written and really loved the characters. Megan is a good nurse but as a problem with the Karuvar . When she finds she is a mate to one things get interesting. Enjoy a good read
June 17, 2017
Verkiir
I really enjoyed this story with the whole world building and the love that developed between Meg and Verkiir. I can't wait to read more in this series. I highly recommend this book.
I really enjoyed this story with the whole world building and the love that developed between Meg and Verkiir. I can't wait to read more in this series. I highly recommend this book.
September 3, 2017
Great
A unique Alien 👽 Human Love Story it seemed to be a post apocalyptic Earth 🌏 and a treaty between the two species where they each gained something I can't wait to read the next book
A unique Alien 👽 Human Love Story it seemed to be a post apocalyptic Earth 🌏 and a treaty between the two species where they each gained something I can't wait to read the next book
November 29, 2018
Don't miss this SciFi journey...
This post apocalyptic "world" is very intriguing. The Karuvar are physically and culturally captivating. Meagan, Verkiir, and Ashley engage your heart and your imagination. This story is easy to read and a SciFi joyride.
This post apocalyptic "world" is very intriguing. The Karuvar are physically and culturally captivating. Meagan, Verkiir, and Ashley engage your heart and your imagination. This story is easy to read and a SciFi joyride.
May 6, 2017
Good
I like the premise. Interesting to see if Ash and Drann will eventually get together, and who they have for Addison.
I like the premise. Interesting to see if Ash and Drann will eventually get together, and who they have for Addison.
November 27, 2017
This was a good start to this sci-fi alien romance. I enjoyed the characters and the plot. It has potential as a series and I will definitely check out the next book.
May 31, 2017
Actually 3.5 I liked it, I just felt like some parts seamed to be rushed. But overall it was a good read.
June 30, 2017
I struggled to finish this. It wasn't a good finish.
August 24, 2017
Cliffhanger
I kind of liked this book, it was pretty interesting. I just wished they would have explained why she almost died. That is the only cliffhanger.
I kind of liked this book, it was pretty interesting. I just wished they would have explained why she almost died. That is the only cliffhanger.
September 18, 2017
Great series!
Unique storyline, good development of both characters and plots. As a former secretary, I appreciate well-written books, with accurate grammar.
Unique storyline, good development of both characters and plots. As a former secretary, I appreciate well-written books, with accurate grammar.
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