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Psy-Brothers #1
Alien Captain
Xaviara is a human diplomat for the Sol Alliance Coalition who’s determined to prove herself to her superiors. Nicholen is the sexy alien captain of the guard sent to escort her team to his homeworld to complete tense negotiations of an important treaty.
When a spaceship carrying his prince crash lands on a wild, abandoned planet terraformed centuries ago, they uncover a sinister plot that could shatter the peace. Despite rules against interspecies relationships between the diplomatic teams prior to the treaty’s signing, Xaviara finds herself drawn to Nicholen’s commanding presence.
Can they resist one another long enough to catch the saboteur and mount a rescue before the planet's dangers turn deadly?
When a spaceship carrying his prince crash lands on a wild, abandoned planet terraformed centuries ago, they uncover a sinister plot that could shatter the peace. Despite rules against interspecies relationships between the diplomatic teams prior to the treaty’s signing, Xaviara finds herself drawn to Nicholen’s commanding presence.
Can they resist one another long enough to catch the saboteur and mount a rescue before the planet's dangers turn deadly?
184 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 15, 2017
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December 21, 2017
This was a fantastic start to a new series that I can’t get enough of. The action, excitement, and passion kept me on the edge of my seat. I can’t wait for more!
January 12, 2018
Quick read in which the characters are getting to know themselves
This quick read is a done in one, which alludes to events "off screen" that would make a fun read all their own.
Xaviara is a diplomatic aide who finds herself in a situation where she can do exactly as the rules dictate, or follow her but because she realizes the rules were intended to govern a different situation.
The Captain of the guard for an Alien Prince is caught in an awkward and challenging situation as he seems to follow his Kings commands, which were intended to give the Prince a chance to discover how much respect his title his granted, and how much he, as an individual, has earned.
This is as much a mystery and investigation story, as anything else, with the lead characters stepping outside their comfort zones, and in the process growing as characters.
This quick read is a done in one, which alludes to events "off screen" that would make a fun read all their own.
Xaviara is a diplomatic aide who finds herself in a situation where she can do exactly as the rules dictate, or follow her but because she realizes the rules were intended to govern a different situation.
The Captain of the guard for an Alien Prince is caught in an awkward and challenging situation as he seems to follow his Kings commands, which were intended to give the Prince a chance to discover how much respect his title his granted, and how much he, as an individual, has earned.
This is as much a mystery and investigation story, as anything else, with the lead characters stepping outside their comfort zones, and in the process growing as characters.
June 16, 2019
1. Ridiculous sex scene phrases written by someone who has to be in their 40s. "love button" "nipples blossomed" "battling tongues" "pleasure center". please, dear god, just say clit.
At one point she rides his pants covered cock and no one acknowledges that she clearly got them wet. The world goes on. It drove me crazy. Change your pants man!
2. Nicholen is supposedly the head of security and yet knows nothing about the humans on the ship. Then Nicholen reveals he is looking for a traitor to a lead suspect as if that couldn't possibly blow up in his face. He doesn't understand the computers the way that Xaviara does. Maybe he should take a class so he can be successful at his job? Finally, they cycle through four leads before finding the right one. Odo is rolling his eyes.
At one point she rides his pants covered cock and no one acknowledges that she clearly got them wet. The world goes on. It drove me crazy. Change your pants man!
2. Nicholen is supposedly the head of security and yet knows nothing about the humans on the ship. Then Nicholen reveals he is looking for a traitor to a lead suspect as if that couldn't possibly blow up in his face. He doesn't understand the computers the way that Xaviara does. Maybe he should take a class so he can be successful at his job? Finally, they cycle through four leads before finding the right one. Odo is rolling his eyes.
February 19, 2018
Great book!
I really enjoyed this story. I liked the characters, the story line was interesting with some intrigue as well as unexpected problems for the characters to unravel. The main characters were fun to read about, the different alien species kept me reading and I enjoyed the romance, appreciate the happy ending. Definitely a good book and a good read.
I really enjoyed this story. I liked the characters, the story line was interesting with some intrigue as well as unexpected problems for the characters to unravel. The main characters were fun to read about, the different alien species kept me reading and I enjoyed the romance, appreciate the happy ending. Definitely a good book and a good read.
October 11, 2022
Alien Captain is a nice story a out two people who meet at an alien human embassy mission to form a treaty between their two previously warring peoples. When someone on the ship gets to sabotage the mission both must work together to save the day. Good story but the captain seemed way too meek for my tastes.
January 15, 2018
Good!
I liked this book and the fact that it was a quick and simple read. I also loved the fact that the sex scenes weren't overdone or really long. Short and sweet just like the book. I can't wait to read more about these hot aliens and them finding love.
I liked this book and the fact that it was a quick and simple read. I also loved the fact that the sex scenes weren't overdone or really long. Short and sweet just like the book. I can't wait to read more about these hot aliens and them finding love.
June 20, 2020
Great book!
This was a very good story. This book was fast paced and a joy to read. The characters were fun and the situations they got themselves into were hilarious. Can't wait to continue reading this series.
This was a very good story. This book was fast paced and a joy to read. The characters were fun and the situations they got themselves into were hilarious. Can't wait to continue reading this series.
November 3, 2017
Space
This book is a fun and exciting journey into space and finding your love even if he's blue and an 👽
This book is a fun and exciting journey into space and finding your love even if he's blue and an 👽
February 21, 2018
I received this via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Xaviara is a human diplomat trying to prove herself to her boss. She is part of a diplomatic mission to sign a peace treaty with the Kadyyza. Nicholen is the Captain of the alien guard sent to escort the team on the trip to his planet. When sabotage occurs and Nicholen’s Prince is trapped on a hostile planet, Xaviara and Nicholen must put their sizzling attraction aside to rescue him.
Yes, I just said sizzling attraction and I don’t even feel bad. Because it was sizzling, I loved it. This was a fun read. I was just planning on reading a chapter or two and putting it down, but hell no! Once I started I had to finish it.
The characters were what I would consider typical of this type of romance, but I think what stood out for me was that Nicholen was respectful, it was a mutual connection. There was no behaviour from him that I would consider questionable. Yes he is a total alpha, who is protective of those he loves, but he doesn’t stop Xaviara from being herself in order to “protect her”. I didn’t feel like I had to question whether I needed to hand in my feminist card at the end. Xaviara is a smart, strong woman and she works hard for her career. She doesn’t accept being treated as lesser and that includes by men, which I really liked. She says what’s on her mind.
Onto the smut. Can we get a hell yeah!!! Sex wasn’t used as a weapon or a threat at any point in the story. Damn that’s refreshing. Full points!!! Also the smut wasn’t the only thing happening. We had a decent plot, interesting side characters and I hope like hell Piotr gets his own book. He has such a tragic past that he needs his own sexy blue alien and some happiness. The actual smut was pretty tame and didn’t over power the romance. The writing style was solid and the book wrapped up so perfectly it left me with a big grin on my face and hunting out book one in the series.
Xaviara is a human diplomat trying to prove herself to her boss. She is part of a diplomatic mission to sign a peace treaty with the Kadyyza. Nicholen is the Captain of the alien guard sent to escort the team on the trip to his planet. When sabotage occurs and Nicholen’s Prince is trapped on a hostile planet, Xaviara and Nicholen must put their sizzling attraction aside to rescue him.
Yes, I just said sizzling attraction and I don’t even feel bad. Because it was sizzling, I loved it. This was a fun read. I was just planning on reading a chapter or two and putting it down, but hell no! Once I started I had to finish it.
The characters were what I would consider typical of this type of romance, but I think what stood out for me was that Nicholen was respectful, it was a mutual connection. There was no behaviour from him that I would consider questionable. Yes he is a total alpha, who is protective of those he loves, but he doesn’t stop Xaviara from being herself in order to “protect her”. I didn’t feel like I had to question whether I needed to hand in my feminist card at the end. Xaviara is a smart, strong woman and she works hard for her career. She doesn’t accept being treated as lesser and that includes by men, which I really liked. She says what’s on her mind.
Onto the smut. Can we get a hell yeah!!! Sex wasn’t used as a weapon or a threat at any point in the story. Damn that’s refreshing. Full points!!! Also the smut wasn’t the only thing happening. We had a decent plot, interesting side characters and I hope like hell Piotr gets his own book. He has such a tragic past that he needs his own sexy blue alien and some happiness. The actual smut was pretty tame and didn’t over power the romance. The writing style was solid and the book wrapped up so perfectly it left me with a big grin on my face and hunting out book one in the series.
March 30, 2018
Title: Alien Captain - The Psy-Brothers Book 0.5
Author: Ariel Jade
Publisher: Ariel Jade
Date of Publishing: October 15, 2017
This book was offered by NetGalley and the Author in exchange for my honest review
Xaviara has worked hard to achieve her position in the diplomatic core and only her rivalry with another aid, Piotr, seems in danger of jeopardizing her continued advancement. Yet when the delegation from Kadyyza arrive, it seems only Xaviara notice something amiss. For some reason, the prince and the Captain of the Guard have switched places. Are they playing some sort of game? Is something sinister in play? Then the real prince and her boss are stranded on a hostile planet due to sabotage. It is up to Xaviara and Nicholsen to uncover the truth before time runs out and an interstellar war breaks out.
Fast moving and smoothly written this story is filled with suspense and intrigue. Suspects are uncovered, each more cunning and hostile than the last. Fighting their forbidden lust and attraction has the pages scorching with desire and stolen moments. The respect each has for the other's intelligence reminds us that attraction alone does not make romance, but Alien Captain delivers it in spades. I found all the characters well developed and loved learning of the little foibles that kept them from being too perfect of serious. I would have loved to work with Xaviara, she had a smashing sense of humor.
I gave "Alien Captain" a 4.75 out of a total of 5 stars.
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Author: Ariel Jade
Publisher: Ariel Jade
Date of Publishing: October 15, 2017
This book was offered by NetGalley and the Author in exchange for my honest review
Xaviara has worked hard to achieve her position in the diplomatic core and only her rivalry with another aid, Piotr, seems in danger of jeopardizing her continued advancement. Yet when the delegation from Kadyyza arrive, it seems only Xaviara notice something amiss. For some reason, the prince and the Captain of the Guard have switched places. Are they playing some sort of game? Is something sinister in play? Then the real prince and her boss are stranded on a hostile planet due to sabotage. It is up to Xaviara and Nicholsen to uncover the truth before time runs out and an interstellar war breaks out.
Fast moving and smoothly written this story is filled with suspense and intrigue. Suspects are uncovered, each more cunning and hostile than the last. Fighting their forbidden lust and attraction has the pages scorching with desire and stolen moments. The respect each has for the other's intelligence reminds us that attraction alone does not make romance, but Alien Captain delivers it in spades. I found all the characters well developed and loved learning of the little foibles that kept them from being too perfect of serious. I would have loved to work with Xaviara, she had a smashing sense of humor.
I gave "Alien Captain" a 4.75 out of a total of 5 stars.
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February 25, 2018
This is the first book I have read by this Author and after this it won't be my last !
I liked this book by the fact that it was a quick and simple read. I also loved the fact that the sex scenes weren't overdone . The characters were well drawn and the plot believable with just the right amount of sex thrown in .
Xaviara is a human diplomat for the Sol Alliance Coalition who’s determined to prove herself to her superiors .Nicholen is the sexy alien captain of the guard sent to escort her team to his homeworld to complete tense negotiations of an important treaty.
But Nicholen has a secret , he is not who he seems- and when their ship is sabotaged asks Xaviara to work with him to find who is responsible and why .
Matters become more complicated when Nicholen's Prince's ship is also sabotaged and makes a crash landing on a nearby planet .............
Liaisons between Humans and Aliens are frowned upon in Diplomatic circles but that does not stop Nicholen and Xaviara falling in love .............overcoming betrayals by those they thought they could trust...... to ensuring that the Prince and the Treaty are also rescued .
I was given an arc of this book by the Publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review .
I liked this book by the fact that it was a quick and simple read. I also loved the fact that the sex scenes weren't overdone . The characters were well drawn and the plot believable with just the right amount of sex thrown in .
Xaviara is a human diplomat for the Sol Alliance Coalition who’s determined to prove herself to her superiors .Nicholen is the sexy alien captain of the guard sent to escort her team to his homeworld to complete tense negotiations of an important treaty.
But Nicholen has a secret , he is not who he seems- and when their ship is sabotaged asks Xaviara to work with him to find who is responsible and why .
Matters become more complicated when Nicholen's Prince's ship is also sabotaged and makes a crash landing on a nearby planet .............
Liaisons between Humans and Aliens are frowned upon in Diplomatic circles but that does not stop Nicholen and Xaviara falling in love .............overcoming betrayals by those they thought they could trust...... to ensuring that the Prince and the Treaty are also rescued .
I was given an arc of this book by the Publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review .
January 12, 2023
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This a love story between a diplomatic aide and the captain-of-the-guard for a negotiation team! The fact that she is human and he is an exotic alient just adds to the wow factor. As does the fact that he is masquerading as someone else with the help of some fairly sophisticated magic, but she is the only person able to see through his ruse. Add to that a deadly plot against his prince and her boss, and it all makes for a very intriguing tale!...
I absolutely enjoyed the two main characters, Xaviara and Nicholen. Their interactions were priceless...
There are some real spicy love scenes between these two, as well as some colorful language throughout, so if you prefer a sweet read, this probably isn't your thing. But I definitely found it an enjoyable tale, and look forward to hopefully additional volumes in the series.
I received a free eBook copy of this title from NetGalley and have willingly provided an honest review.
This a love story between a diplomatic aide and the captain-of-the-guard for a negotiation team! The fact that she is human and he is an exotic alient just adds to the wow factor. As does the fact that he is masquerading as someone else with the help of some fairly sophisticated magic, but she is the only person able to see through his ruse. Add to that a deadly plot against his prince and her boss, and it all makes for a very intriguing tale!...
I absolutely enjoyed the two main characters, Xaviara and Nicholen. Their interactions were priceless...
There are some real spicy love scenes between these two, as well as some colorful language throughout, so if you prefer a sweet read, this probably isn't your thing. But I definitely found it an enjoyable tale, and look forward to hopefully additional volumes in the series.
I received a free eBook copy of this title from NetGalley and have willingly provided an honest review.
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February 5, 2018DNF @ 20%
I didn't get very far with this one. Why put them in space and make them different colors if they sound and act just like regular people. The author could have just completely left the whole alien aspect out of the story. The writing wasn't bad. It just didn't flow very well and was curt in the delivery. I thought the idea of the captain taking the place of the prince was good. The heroine seemed very silly and reacted like a child in the beginning. I liked the captain but the whole instant lust thing is just getting old.
I didn't get very far with this one. Why put them in space and make them different colors if they sound and act just like regular people. The author could have just completely left the whole alien aspect out of the story. The writing wasn't bad. It just didn't flow very well and was curt in the delivery. I thought the idea of the captain taking the place of the prince was good. The heroine seemed very silly and reacted like a child in the beginning. I liked the captain but the whole instant lust thing is just getting old.
December 17, 2017
Xaviara is a human diplomat for the Sol Alliance Coalition who’s determined to prove herself to her superiors. Nicholen is the sexy alien captain of the guard sent to escort her team to his homeworld to complete tense negotiations of an important treaty.When I started reading I couldn't put it down I read the book is one day.Ariel is magnifysent writer.I cannot wait to read more of her books.Keep up the great work.
January 17, 2018
The plot is decent, but the editing/proof reading really stank for a published book. I had to go back & re-read the sentences, to decipher what was intended. The errors really took away from the reading experience. The ending was rushed as well. Abrupt endings make me feel the author either needed to wrap it up for word count reasons, or just got bored & wanted to end the story so they could move on.
March 12, 2018
This was a pretty good romance and a fun read.It had an interesting storyline and great characters this is a good quick alien romance that held my interest all the way through.I am looking forward to reading more from this author
December 18, 2017
I enjoyed this book. The story was well developed and engaged my interest. Great world building.
I received an arc and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received an arc and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 18, 2018
Step into a out of this world paranormal mystery.
June 5, 2018
I received a free copy via Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.
An entertaining science fiction romance with some nice twists.
A quick read which seemed to fly by.
An entertaining science fiction romance with some nice twists.
A quick read which seemed to fly by.
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