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Aliens of Eldan #1
Kayal
On a farm out in the middle of the desert, Kiley is trying to get away from it all and find inner peace. But when a bright light chases her down and sucks her up into the air, she gets further away from everything than she planned.
Kidnapped and drugged by an evil alien, Kiley has no choice but to submit. Just when she thinks her bleak future is set, a handsome alien rescues her and sets a course back for Earth.
Kayal is kind, attentive and not to mention drop-dead gorgeous. And there’s something about the way that he touches her that sets her skin on fire and sparks flying through her veins.
But as she draws closer to her alien saviour, she draws closer to home, and with it a whole host of uncertainty. Should she go back home? Or should she ride out the adventure she’s having to its fullest potential? As she toys with her decision, the universe helps make it for her.
Warning: This scifi romance is intended for mature audiences.
Kidnapped and drugged by an evil alien, Kiley has no choice but to submit. Just when she thinks her bleak future is set, a handsome alien rescues her and sets a course back for Earth.
Kayal is kind, attentive and not to mention drop-dead gorgeous. And there’s something about the way that he touches her that sets her skin on fire and sparks flying through her veins.
But as she draws closer to her alien saviour, she draws closer to home, and with it a whole host of uncertainty. Should she go back home? Or should she ride out the adventure she’s having to its fullest potential? As she toys with her decision, the universe helps make it for her.
Warning: This scifi romance is intended for mature audiences.
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504 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 19, 2017
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May 31, 2017Writing style is not for me. I don't think I have ever read a book with so many adverbs/adjectives. Great idea though.
May 29, 2017
Kiley is hiding away in the desert to get her head straight. Her life seems to be blah and pointless and then suddenly she sees a bright light and a spaceship coming after her. She tries to escape but she ends up being captured and kidnapped by an evil alien. That alien keeps her tied up and drugged into compliance. The alien wants her to become his mate/sex slave and even brands her with his mark. All hope seems lost until another alien comes in and fights the evil alien and rescues her.
Kayal is a member of his people's resistance. He is against the way his people take what they want from weaker cultures. He has become a protector. He is happy to rescue Kiley from the alien who took her and will return her to Earth as soon as he can. In the meantime, he and Kiley spend time together and fall in love. Can Kayal keep Kiley safe?
This is a good book but the romance takes awhile to start. The beginning has a great space battle. This story is just one of several in the book. It ends at about 20%. I voluntarily received a copy of this story and this is my honest review.
Kayal is a member of his people's resistance. He is against the way his people take what they want from weaker cultures. He has become a protector. He is happy to rescue Kiley from the alien who took her and will return her to Earth as soon as he can. In the meantime, he and Kiley spend time together and fall in love. Can Kayal keep Kiley safe?
This is a good book but the romance takes awhile to start. The beginning has a great space battle. This story is just one of several in the book. It ends at about 20%. I voluntarily received a copy of this story and this is my honest review.
May 19, 2017
Part of a blockade facing down government spaceships above Elden 9, Kayal and the others were ordered by their leaders to stay in formation, despite repeated threats. When they refused to back down, the government ships attacked. Though greatly outnumbered, the rebels fought hard against the enemy. With an electromagnetic pulse, Kayal rescued his friend Klius from a grueling attack. But neither noticed a ship launched from the planet, and Klius was shot down and crashed on the planet below.
Kayal chased the ship, trying to damage it before it got far enough away to enable the warp drive and escape. But after a massive explosion, Kayal’s ship was finally shot down and the enemy went to warp drive.
Kiley was enjoying the heat of the desert as evening came along. She liked to be alone and think and speculate on new ideas. When she finally went inside her grandmother’s farm house, she was too restless to sleep. Her mind just couldn’t be happy with how things were. Then suddenly, a bright light shone on her closed eyelids. But when she got up, she saw nothing unusual in the night landscape. She went out into the night to look around, and a white light encircled her, lifting her into the air! She struggled and fell back to the ground. She ran to her car and drove as fast as she could, then realized the car was being lifted up into the sky!
Kiley awoke, noting that she seemed unable to form an emotional reaction to anything – even the alien in front of her! She felt sedated, too peaceful, and if she tried to think, a pain stabbed in her temples. Then he branded her as his property with a hot burning branding iron and forced her back to sleep.
Once more she awoke, but this time it was dark and her emotions came raging back to her! She tried to escape the dark room and heard fighting in the distance. When it got quiet, the door opened and another alien stood before her. He told her he would rescue her, and she felt like maybe she could trust this one? But they were far from safe. Her previous captor was still loose and ready to attack them. As they escaped to Kayal’s ship, Serjius fired up his weapons and attacked. Would Kayal be able to outmaneuver him this time? Would he be able to save the human female? And then what…. where might they go from there? Little did they know, but their adventure was not nearly over – the terror had just begun!
This was a good book. The story line was excellent and moved along at a good pace. The suspense was present right from the moment of Kiley’s capture, especially when it was obvious that her normal reactions were subdued completely. The reader never knew what was going to happen to her next! The personality of each character was clearly demonstrated and let the reader care about what happened to them. I definitely recommend this book! It did not disappoint!
Kayal chased the ship, trying to damage it before it got far enough away to enable the warp drive and escape. But after a massive explosion, Kayal’s ship was finally shot down and the enemy went to warp drive.
Kiley was enjoying the heat of the desert as evening came along. She liked to be alone and think and speculate on new ideas. When she finally went inside her grandmother’s farm house, she was too restless to sleep. Her mind just couldn’t be happy with how things were. Then suddenly, a bright light shone on her closed eyelids. But when she got up, she saw nothing unusual in the night landscape. She went out into the night to look around, and a white light encircled her, lifting her into the air! She struggled and fell back to the ground. She ran to her car and drove as fast as she could, then realized the car was being lifted up into the sky!
Kiley awoke, noting that she seemed unable to form an emotional reaction to anything – even the alien in front of her! She felt sedated, too peaceful, and if she tried to think, a pain stabbed in her temples. Then he branded her as his property with a hot burning branding iron and forced her back to sleep.
Once more she awoke, but this time it was dark and her emotions came raging back to her! She tried to escape the dark room and heard fighting in the distance. When it got quiet, the door opened and another alien stood before her. He told her he would rescue her, and she felt like maybe she could trust this one? But they were far from safe. Her previous captor was still loose and ready to attack them. As they escaped to Kayal’s ship, Serjius fired up his weapons and attacked. Would Kayal be able to outmaneuver him this time? Would he be able to save the human female? And then what…. where might they go from there? Little did they know, but their adventure was not nearly over – the terror had just begun!
This was a good book. The story line was excellent and moved along at a good pace. The suspense was present right from the moment of Kiley’s capture, especially when it was obvious that her normal reactions were subdued completely. The reader never knew what was going to happen to her next! The personality of each character was clearly demonstrated and let the reader care about what happened to them. I definitely recommend this book! It did not disappoint!
May 21, 2017
I enjoyed this story about Kylie and Kayal, Kylie being the human and Kayal the alien she meets. He rescues her from another member of his species who wants to keep her as a slave, because they view humans as inferior life forms. I thought it was an interesting take on human slavery with a science fiction twist to it.
The battles Kayal wages from his spaceship are well depicted, as are the periods when Kylie's kidnapped and drugged. However, the parts where I felt the story could have been improved upon were when Kylie and Kayal finally came face to face. The beginning of their relationship was told from Kylie's point of view and covered very quickly in a chapter or two. I would have liked it to be shown more, and the relationship developed a little more slowly that way, by possibly adding a chapter or two of showing the two together and how they felt about each other. It just seemed too abrupt to me, the way it was shown. If the author ever considers rewriting or expanding the book, I would like her to consider doing so, and take this suggestion into consideration. I just think it would improve the book immensely, and make readers like me feel more towards the characters and their relationship which, after all, is the point of such a romance! I think so, anyway.
However, she provides both characters with a Happily Ever After together, although it appeared they did not get married, or perform some alien form of marriage ceremony, which I felt could also have been added. I know, old-fashioned of me, but something like that added would have been nice, especially as it appeared neither of them had many friends or family. That just seemed odd to me, that's all.
Finally, I noticed some mistakes as I read, and I let the author know about them, but that's something I notice no matter what I'm reading.
As it was an ARC copy, that I received free from the author, that was to be expected, and I thank her for giving me the chance to read the book for free and place this review for her.
The battles Kayal wages from his spaceship are well depicted, as are the periods when Kylie's kidnapped and drugged. However, the parts where I felt the story could have been improved upon were when Kylie and Kayal finally came face to face. The beginning of their relationship was told from Kylie's point of view and covered very quickly in a chapter or two. I would have liked it to be shown more, and the relationship developed a little more slowly that way, by possibly adding a chapter or two of showing the two together and how they felt about each other. It just seemed too abrupt to me, the way it was shown. If the author ever considers rewriting or expanding the book, I would like her to consider doing so, and take this suggestion into consideration. I just think it would improve the book immensely, and make readers like me feel more towards the characters and their relationship which, after all, is the point of such a romance! I think so, anyway.
However, she provides both characters with a Happily Ever After together, although it appeared they did not get married, or perform some alien form of marriage ceremony, which I felt could also have been added. I know, old-fashioned of me, but something like that added would have been nice, especially as it appeared neither of them had many friends or family. That just seemed odd to me, that's all.
Finally, I noticed some mistakes as I read, and I let the author know about them, but that's something I notice no matter what I'm reading.
As it was an ARC copy, that I received free from the author, that was to be expected, and I thank her for giving me the chance to read the book for free and place this review for her.
May 26, 2017
***I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
This book was a quick and easy read – what I'd call a lunchtime read. The story is fast moving with a civil war where the political and moral values differ greatly on Eldan 9. Mix in an Earth female abducted by a disgusting Eldar 9 citizen believing in slavery, a strong but struggling Earth women, and a dashing big blue hero/resistance warrior ashamed of his planets ideologies.
Kiley has been abducted by an ugly and evil alien wanting a slave/wife. She finds herself "rescued" from the alien who abducted her and told her he was her new master. She finds her new rescuer to be cute, blue, and a vast improvement over her original abductor. While heading back to Earth she finds herself falling for Kayal. Serjius her original abductor manages to get her back briefly before Kayal can get to her. One the journey back to Earth Kayal and Kiley come to give into and profess their true feelings for one another. Kiley and Kayal work towards their mutual future.
This author was new to me and I will be looking for more of her work to enjoy. I'm sure that there will be more in this cute and funny series. Kiley has a number of questions to answer – go home or stay with Kayal for further space adventures giving her life the feeling of purpose and final homecoming.
This book was a quick and easy read – what I'd call a lunchtime read. The story is fast moving with a civil war where the political and moral values differ greatly on Eldan 9. Mix in an Earth female abducted by a disgusting Eldar 9 citizen believing in slavery, a strong but struggling Earth women, and a dashing big blue hero/resistance warrior ashamed of his planets ideologies.
Kiley has been abducted by an ugly and evil alien wanting a slave/wife. She finds herself "rescued" from the alien who abducted her and told her he was her new master. She finds her new rescuer to be cute, blue, and a vast improvement over her original abductor. While heading back to Earth she finds herself falling for Kayal. Serjius her original abductor manages to get her back briefly before Kayal can get to her. One the journey back to Earth Kayal and Kiley come to give into and profess their true feelings for one another. Kiley and Kayal work towards their mutual future.
This author was new to me and I will be looking for more of her work to enjoy. I'm sure that there will be more in this cute and funny series. Kiley has a number of questions to answer – go home or stay with Kayal for further space adventures giving her life the feeling of purpose and final homecoming.
May 21, 2017
Alien Rescue
Alrighty, this was my first book by Linda Mathers. I would just say that for an alien on type of genre. I would not classify this book as a romance so much as a abduction attraction type of reading.
The story was light on back ground in the sense of there was a plot that caused whatever to happen but you don't get a whole lot of information.
You do find out more about the characters as the story progresses as much as you can within 80 pages that may answer any questions you have when you start reading the book. I don't know that I can say that I hated this because I didn't I can't say that I really thought it was really great cuz it wasn't, but what I can say is
The intimate scenes were very good so that was worth reading the book.
I have voluntarily read and reviewed this book received from the off without obligation to do so.
Alrighty, this was my first book by Linda Mathers. I would just say that for an alien on type of genre. I would not classify this book as a romance so much as a abduction attraction type of reading.
The story was light on back ground in the sense of there was a plot that caused whatever to happen but you don't get a whole lot of information.
You do find out more about the characters as the story progresses as much as you can within 80 pages that may answer any questions you have when you start reading the book. I don't know that I can say that I hated this because I didn't I can't say that I really thought it was really great cuz it wasn't, but what I can say is
The intimate scenes were very good so that was worth reading the book.
I have voluntarily read and reviewed this book received from the off without obligation to do so.
June 21, 2017
Lack of explanations and details...
With some extra work this might have been a decent sci-fi romance. I have read quite a few books in this genre and usually there is a attempt to explain why beings from two different planets can understand each others language, alien implant etc. but this was never explained. The use of human slang and cliches by the aliens/Eldans also bothered me since it was implied that the Eldans had little to do with earth beings before, if this is true why do they use human phrases? The female character was a very bland doormat like character and just not likable. I got through it, but I can't say I enjoyed it. I didn't read the bonus books since I was afraid it would just be more of the same...Dear author, Please read some genuine sci-fi novels before you attempt to write anything else in this genre...
With some extra work this might have been a decent sci-fi romance. I have read quite a few books in this genre and usually there is a attempt to explain why beings from two different planets can understand each others language, alien implant etc. but this was never explained. The use of human slang and cliches by the aliens/Eldans also bothered me since it was implied that the Eldans had little to do with earth beings before, if this is true why do they use human phrases? The female character was a very bland doormat like character and just not likable. I got through it, but I can't say I enjoyed it. I didn't read the bonus books since I was afraid it would just be more of the same...Dear author, Please read some genuine sci-fi novels before you attempt to write anything else in this genre...
May 21, 2017
Out of this world Sexy, Hot, Exciting, Action Packed and Intriguing Romantic Adventure with all the bells and whistles. Our wold is in danger of being plundered for its resources by an Alien race we do not even know has targeted us.
On a farm out in the middle of the desert, Kiley is the first to be plucked from earth to serve the needs of an evil alien as ordered by their King. Kayal is a renegade Alien that comes to her rescue and is kind, attentive and not to mention drop-dead gorgeous. This is a quick read but none the less entertaining and exciting. Perfect for a late night cuddled in bed read.
On a farm out in the middle of the desert, Kiley is the first to be plucked from earth to serve the needs of an evil alien as ordered by their King. Kayal is a renegade Alien that comes to her rescue and is kind, attentive and not to mention drop-dead gorgeous. This is a quick read but none the less entertaining and exciting. Perfect for a late night cuddled in bed read.
May 22, 2017
I voluntarily ARC for honest review. The strong structure storyline and well developed characters and supporting characters brilliant exquisitely well written . The story is drama rom-com adventure provocative captivating emotional rollar coaster action hostilities sizzling chemistry strength of character and captivating from start to finish 💋 💖 . Where Kiley and Kayal what both them need. Are their starmate. First time reading from this author Linda Mathers. I can't wait to see the next book. I love and recommend this book to everyone 😆 😙 . 💖
May 29, 2017
Purple prose and adverbs galore
The title novella of this book, Kayal, is fairly dreadful. If you like overwrought purple prose and a surplus of adverbs, then you'll like this story. Other grammatical errors occur, including subject-verb disagreements, wandering apostrophes, and malapropisms. The following stories included within the book do not improve. I often enjoy alien romances, but the differences between human and other need to be greater than skin color. After all, in realistic terms, a human has a better chance of procreation with a cabbage than with an alien, so a greater distinction between life forms would better suspend disbelief.
The title novella of this book, Kayal, is fairly dreadful. If you like overwrought purple prose and a surplus of adverbs, then you'll like this story. Other grammatical errors occur, including subject-verb disagreements, wandering apostrophes, and malapropisms. The following stories included within the book do not improve. I often enjoy alien romances, but the differences between human and other need to be greater than skin color. After all, in realistic terms, a human has a better chance of procreation with a cabbage than with an alien, so a greater distinction between life forms would better suspend disbelief.
June 1, 2017
Kayal fights for what he believes in
Kayal is perhaps an idealistic hero. When his government, leaders, and the wealthy implement plans not everyone on their world agrees with, Kayal and other rebels form a blockade trying to protect other planets from those whose actions they are confident their world will come to regret. Kayal is an easy hero to fall in love with!
Kiley's life is at a cross roads... and then things take an unexpected turn... and that's before she meets the idealistic hero and finds herself face to face with a lot to think about.
Kayal is perhaps an idealistic hero. When his government, leaders, and the wealthy implement plans not everyone on their world agrees with, Kayal and other rebels form a blockade trying to protect other planets from those whose actions they are confident their world will come to regret. Kayal is an easy hero to fall in love with!
Kiley's life is at a cross roads... and then things take an unexpected turn... and that's before she meets the idealistic hero and finds herself face to face with a lot to think about.
May 22, 2017
It is about a group of aliens that that has been abducting human females to have their children. Kiley is abducted and thinks her life as she knows it is over. Kayal offers her another option. He has his own agenda.
I enjoyed the story. I liked that she did not give up and showed strength in difficult situations. He was willing to take incredible risks to do what he thought was right. They make a good couple.
I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received.
I enjoyed the story. I liked that she did not give up and showed strength in difficult situations. He was willing to take incredible risks to do what he thought was right. They make a good couple.
I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received.
May 20, 2017
Kiley was kind of meandering through life until one night she's kidnapped by an evil alien who essentially chloroforms her and brands her. Kayal thwarts the evil plans while rescuing the damsel in distress. What I liked was that Kiley and Kayal got to know each other instead of falling into bed five minutes after meeting.
'I received an ARC of this book and voluntarily reviewed it.'
'I received an ARC of this book and voluntarily reviewed it.'
May 23, 2017
This was a very enjoyable short story. I would have preferred their time on the ship getting to know each other would have been expanded upon more so that their romance didn't feel so abrupt, but it was still good. Since this is the first book that I've read from Linda Mathers it was enough for me to want to check out other books from her.
May 23, 2017
Back and forth kidnapping and rescuing and finding love in between. What a way to be kidnapped. Read the war of the worlds and then go outside when the porch light goes out. That is the start of her roller coaster. Very well written and enjoyable. Lots of fun, excitement, and steamy. I recommend it. I was given a review copy and voluntarily review it.
February 22, 2018
2 stars cause I atleast finished it. Wasted my time on this novella. Didn’t bother with reading the other included novellas. The characters just didn’t make me care, just blah. He was almost a bit wimpy, she was just a doormat. I guess they deserved each other. There were too many inconsistencies & unexplainable things that happened that just make this a weird story.
May 21, 2017
The book was great. I wanted it to not end. This is my own personal view of the ARC copy that I got of this book. I'm really enjoying this author. I cannot wait to read more by her. This is a must have book.
May 22, 2017
If you are a fan Star Wars you will really enjoy this book. It opens with a space battle, then goes on to a damsel in distress, a rescue and then a fight for personal freedom until the HEA ending. I would say it is more sci fi then a romance/
May 24, 2017
We are introduced to a greater conflict that has the potential for an overarching scifi epic but the story overall was a bit rushed and more heavily sexual than plot focused. Enjoyable diversion, but not engrossing read.
Copy received in exchange for honest review.
Copy received in exchange for honest review.
January 4, 2018
** I received an ARC and volunteered to read and leave a honest review of it. Through Fiery Romance mailing list.***
It was good, and I think alot of people will enjoy it, but it was not for me. I'm not that into sci-fi and Aliens.
Thanks to Linda for providing me with a copy!
It was good, and I think alot of people will enjoy it, but it was not for me. I'm not that into sci-fi and Aliens.
Thanks to Linda for providing me with a copy!
June 4, 2017
Nothing like waking up in a strange room strapped to a bed and a strange man by her. Kiley was kidnapped in the middle of the night by a strange grey telling you to call him master. Interesting take on humans and aliens.
July 8, 2017
Kayal
I wasn't too impressed by this book. I felt it wasn't up to the usual standards of Ms Mathers. I have read many of her books and never had a problem but found this book didn't have the usual flow or the smooth transition from scene to scene or chapter to chapter.
I wasn't too impressed by this book. I felt it wasn't up to the usual standards of Ms Mathers. I have read many of her books and never had a problem but found this book didn't have the usual flow or the smooth transition from scene to scene or chapter to chapter.
May 21, 2017
A fun short story complete with a strong heroine, a an evil alien who abducted her and a hot hero who rescues her from a life of slavery. Adventure, suspense, humor and romance! Great fun!
May 21, 2017
Interesting read. Kayal rescues Kiley from the fate as an alien sex slave and their chemistry just clicks with a whole lot of heat. I freely reviewed this ARC.
May 21, 2017
Enjoyed reading this book, it has a great storyline. Can't wait for more from this author. Received a FREE ARC copy to read volunteerly for an honest review.
May 28, 2017
This is a short, quick read. It is a good story, but could have included more details. ***I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.***
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May 23, 2017Kayal & Kiley ♡
Action, adventure, a damsel in distress, space battles, and steamy alien heat! Kayal & Kiley are an unlikely pair thrown together out of desperation...and, they find out, passion. Kayal is a true hero with morals, and Kiley is not one to sit back and take things, so she has big decisions to make before time runs out. A fast paced, fun read.
Received as an ARC, voluntarily reviewed.
Action, adventure, a damsel in distress, space battles, and steamy alien heat! Kayal & Kiley are an unlikely pair thrown together out of desperation...and, they find out, passion. Kayal is a true hero with morals, and Kiley is not one to sit back and take things, so she has big decisions to make before time runs out. A fast paced, fun read.
Received as an ARC, voluntarily reviewed.
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