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Second Chance Earth: Change Is Our Future
We ruined our first chance. Can we survive the second?
Abused past the point of no return, a dying Earth is host to only a handful of struggling survivors - and something else.
Scott Hayes, at the end of his hope and longing for death, awakens to discover Earth has been rescued by a strange amorphous entity he names the Cloud. While restoration of the planet has begun, the remnants of humanity have also been changed.
Entrusted with the leadership of the first community to be awakened, Scott embraces his new life and the Cloud’s vision of the future.
Notice: Recommended for readers 18+. This book contains adult themes and sexuality, including M/M romance and male pregnancy, and is suitable for mature readers only!
Abused past the point of no return, a dying Earth is host to only a handful of struggling survivors - and something else.
Scott Hayes, at the end of his hope and longing for death, awakens to discover Earth has been rescued by a strange amorphous entity he names the Cloud. While restoration of the planet has begun, the remnants of humanity have also been changed.
Entrusted with the leadership of the first community to be awakened, Scott embraces his new life and the Cloud’s vision of the future.
Notice: Recommended for readers 18+. This book contains adult themes and sexuality, including M/M romance and male pregnancy, and is suitable for mature readers only!
246 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2016
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About the author
Alexander Elliott
17 books75 followersAlexander Elliott resides in the Midwest and writes in multiple genres, including romance, paranormal, fantasy and science-fiction. His work is replete with themes of love, passion, family, humor, hope, and acceptance.
The author is praised for exceptional storytelling and creative world-building. He strives for realistic, well-developed characters, emotional depth, sizzling romance, and all the adventure, action, and intrigue necessary for a great read.
All of Alexander’s books are HUMAN authored, without the use of generative A.I.
If you have enjoyed his work, he would love to hear from you!
Email: aelliottbooks@gmail.com
Website: https://aelliottbooks.com/
The author is praised for exceptional storytelling and creative world-building. He strives for realistic, well-developed characters, emotional depth, sizzling romance, and all the adventure, action, and intrigue necessary for a great read.
All of Alexander’s books are HUMAN authored, without the use of generative A.I.
If you have enjoyed his work, he would love to hear from you!
Email: aelliottbooks@gmail.com
Website: https://aelliottbooks.com/
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October 21, 2018
I have read one other book by this writer before and here is the issue or issues:
The ideas a great. The world building intersting.
The romance is told and the characters are sketches.
So, I want the book to work but the writing is weak.
The ideas a great. The world building intersting.
The romance is told and the characters are sketches.
So, I want the book to work but the writing is weak.
July 1, 2020
re-read: June 2019
New Rating: 3 stars
I don't know why I decided to read this book again since I didn't really like it the first time I read it. Maybe I was in a better frame of mind, but I liked it a bit more better this time around. I think since I knew what I was getting into this time, it helped me like it a bit more. I still find the idea of the cloud creepy. That didn't change.
Rating: 2.5 stars
First of all, I found the concept of this cloud thing exceedingly creepy. I'm really surprised more people didn't rebel against it. Not that they could do much, but I think I would have liked the story better if the cloud had turned out to be evil and needed to be defeated. Second, I thought the formatting of the story to be a bit off. It definitely could have used a good editor. Lastly, I found the telling of the events of this story to be tedious. It was a bit fascinating to read about all the things that went into making their colony, but it got old after awhile. There wasn't enough conflict in the story to be really interesting. I just kept waiting for something to happen to make it more interesting. Those instances were few and far between.
The story was just a bit blah for me. I can definitely see where the author has set up the possible of the sequel; I'm just not really interested in reading it. Also, be aware that this story contains m-preg. It really makes sense in the context of the story, but I know some just don't like it.
New Rating: 3 stars
I don't know why I decided to read this book again since I didn't really like it the first time I read it. Maybe I was in a better frame of mind, but I liked it a bit more better this time around. I think since I knew what I was getting into this time, it helped me like it a bit more. I still find the idea of the cloud creepy. That didn't change.
Rating: 2.5 stars
First of all, I found the concept of this cloud thing exceedingly creepy. I'm really surprised more people didn't rebel against it. Not that they could do much, but I think I would have liked the story better if the cloud had turned out to be evil and needed to be defeated. Second, I thought the formatting of the story to be a bit off. It definitely could have used a good editor. Lastly, I found the telling of the events of this story to be tedious. It was a bit fascinating to read about all the things that went into making their colony, but it got old after awhile. There wasn't enough conflict in the story to be really interesting. I just kept waiting for something to happen to make it more interesting. Those instances were few and far between.
The story was just a bit blah for me. I can definitely see where the author has set up the possible of the sequel; I'm just not really interested in reading it. Also, be aware that this story contains m-preg. It really makes sense in the context of the story, but I know some just don't like it.
February 1, 2018
Idealistic Utopian commune powered by benevolent aliens after humans have destroyed the Earth in a plausible scenario (global warming, wars, terroism, pollution, disease, overpopulation, etc). These aliens are like genies, granting every wish, and making humans into supermen. It started out interesting but got bogged down in too many details for me. A quirk of this world is that women have been mostly wiped out, so same-sex male couples are the norm, and mpreg is necessary for the species to continue.
It was also weird for me to have a character with my same first and last name.
Typos: almost every single apostrophe is wrong, punctuation at closing quote marks is wrong and inconsistent, words are randomly capitalized, often numerals are used instead of numbers being written out, and it’s Canada geese, not Canadian.
It was also weird for me to have a character with my same first and last name.
Typos: almost every single apostrophe is wrong, punctuation at closing quote marks is wrong and inconsistent, words are randomly capitalized, often numerals are used instead of numbers being written out, and it’s Canada geese, not Canadian.
December 19, 2017
I am not sure if the author of this novel understands what he actually wrote.
If it is meant to be taken at face-value, it is a story of how a nearly-ruined Earth starts the process of rebuilding with gay males who can now become pregnant, due to changes by non-physical aliens.
Looking beyond, this is a horrifying tale of humanity giving up its freedom to become "happy" *puppets* for vastly superior aliens.
This is comparable in story to the original pilot for the original *Star Trek* series, " The Cage" -- only the ethical and psychological insight at the end of "The Cage" is completely overlooked by this author.
I think the author had no clue about this, which in itself is frightening.
. . .
October 3, 2020
I Want A Cirrus Right This Minute Now Immediately! Bask my life in CLOUD bliss!!
June 10, 2019
Second Chance Earth: Change Is Our Future (2017) by Alexander Elliott is a really engrossing read with a lovable couple.
The plot of this book is that humans are dying away as a species and a mysterious Cloud contacts Scott Hayes to save the day. From the early pages you find yourself very intrigued by a very original plot. Very soon the Cloud has given Scott instructions on how he will go about this and one of them is that he must get another guy pregnant or alternatively get pregnant by this other guy. He is made the leader of the first community which the Cloud has brought together in their continued process of bringing the planet back to how it was before. So while the whole baby/babies-making exercise is very much a practical thing at the beginning, soon it becomes quite a pleasurable experience for Scott when he meets love of his life Tony Dodge.
Both Scott and Tony are very supportive and for each other’s best interests. That is very apparent from very early on in the book. Tony’s previous life had been very traumatic. He had been enslaved, beaten and raped over and over so gaining his trust is something Scott needs to do with the utmost patience and sensitivity. The whole leadership role is very new to Scott and it is Tony’s support and his loyalty and love by his side that seem to often get Scott through this huge upheaval and heavy amount of new responsibilities. They are both very good for each other. I think Scott’s and Tony’s relationship is beautiful. They have good chemistry and seem very suited and in love.
There is a few couples in this book who come together in the new community. I like them all and I think the author paired them all up well. I actually couldn’t imagine any of them with anyone else so that was a good sign. Tony is my favourite character. He has a lovely easy-going air about him and seems to have a really warm and caring heart. But I liked all the characters. They were a good mix. I also love the whole mix of sci-fi and romance in this book. It works very well together and there’s just about the right amount of both for lovers of either genre to enjoy the book and it is an absolute dream for those who love both genres.
My one issue with this novel was the idea that due to the deceasing number of women, something magic would have to be done by the cloud in order for every man left on the planet to get pregnant which leaves out a lot of men who are trans and some who are intersex. I feel that in a book about every bloke on the planet, it should include every bloke on the planet. The impression given was that no man can get pregnant without some form of intervention and that isn’t accurate so that is the one flaw I do have with this book.
The novel is most definitely a page-turner. I think this author has a really great gift for holding the reader’s attention and ensuring they read on further than they meant to in each sitting. It’s a very interesting and engrossing book with characters who you want to see it work out for. The setting of the community is very well described and paints vivid pictures of the various places in your mind.
A joy to read.
The plot of this book is that humans are dying away as a species and a mysterious Cloud contacts Scott Hayes to save the day. From the early pages you find yourself very intrigued by a very original plot. Very soon the Cloud has given Scott instructions on how he will go about this and one of them is that he must get another guy pregnant or alternatively get pregnant by this other guy. He is made the leader of the first community which the Cloud has brought together in their continued process of bringing the planet back to how it was before. So while the whole baby/babies-making exercise is very much a practical thing at the beginning, soon it becomes quite a pleasurable experience for Scott when he meets love of his life Tony Dodge.
Both Scott and Tony are very supportive and for each other’s best interests. That is very apparent from very early on in the book. Tony’s previous life had been very traumatic. He had been enslaved, beaten and raped over and over so gaining his trust is something Scott needs to do with the utmost patience and sensitivity. The whole leadership role is very new to Scott and it is Tony’s support and his loyalty and love by his side that seem to often get Scott through this huge upheaval and heavy amount of new responsibilities. They are both very good for each other. I think Scott’s and Tony’s relationship is beautiful. They have good chemistry and seem very suited and in love.
There is a few couples in this book who come together in the new community. I like them all and I think the author paired them all up well. I actually couldn’t imagine any of them with anyone else so that was a good sign. Tony is my favourite character. He has a lovely easy-going air about him and seems to have a really warm and caring heart. But I liked all the characters. They were a good mix. I also love the whole mix of sci-fi and romance in this book. It works very well together and there’s just about the right amount of both for lovers of either genre to enjoy the book and it is an absolute dream for those who love both genres.
My one issue with this novel was the idea that due to the deceasing number of women, something magic would have to be done by the cloud in order for every man left on the planet to get pregnant which leaves out a lot of men who are trans and some who are intersex. I feel that in a book about every bloke on the planet, it should include every bloke on the planet. The impression given was that no man can get pregnant without some form of intervention and that isn’t accurate so that is the one flaw I do have with this book.
The novel is most definitely a page-turner. I think this author has a really great gift for holding the reader’s attention and ensuring they read on further than they meant to in each sitting. It’s a very interesting and engrossing book with characters who you want to see it work out for. The setting of the community is very well described and paints vivid pictures of the various places in your mind.
A joy to read.
April 8, 2021
I want to leave a constructive review of this story. I think the author deserves to hear that there are many aspects of Second Chance Earth that I liked. The world-building was interesting. The basic plot was different than I had run across before. And the technical writing skill shown was better than I could ever hope to do myself, but this story was severely lacking in... umpf! It wasn't a bad story, but it wasn't a great story either. It was a highly detailed diary.
There was zero conflict for our main characters to deal with. Every problem presented to Scott, the POV character, was instantly resolved, or very nearly so, with a simple solution, then everybody congratulated him on a job well done. The closest he ever came to any kind of danger was a tornado strike that was neatly handled by the alien entity known as The Cloud. Yes, characters were injured but easily healed and made good as new a few days later. Without going back to check, I think the whole incident was covered in about a page.
The notion of giving everyone instant access to knowledge and skills was interesting, and would definitely be helpful when restarting civilization, but it essentially blocks the characters from having any chance at growing and learning how to overcome challenges. Giving The Cloud the ability to "mind-wipe" and install a different personality into someone who disagreed with Scott left little chance for exciting storytelling.
I don't know if this story is still available for purchase as it is no longer listed for sale on Kobo, where I do the majority of my buying, but if the author wanted to take another crack at this story and do some re-writing, I'd be interested in what they came up with.
The version I read, which I received as part of a promotional giveaway a few years ago, I wouldn't give a rousing recommendation for. But if you have some free time and you're looking for something off the beaten path, give it a try. There's a chance you may enjoy it.
There was zero conflict for our main characters to deal with. Every problem presented to Scott, the POV character, was instantly resolved, or very nearly so, with a simple solution, then everybody congratulated him on a job well done. The closest he ever came to any kind of danger was a tornado strike that was neatly handled by the alien entity known as The Cloud. Yes, characters were injured but easily healed and made good as new a few days later. Without going back to check, I think the whole incident was covered in about a page.
The notion of giving everyone instant access to knowledge and skills was interesting, and would definitely be helpful when restarting civilization, but it essentially blocks the characters from having any chance at growing and learning how to overcome challenges. Giving The Cloud the ability to "mind-wipe" and install a different personality into someone who disagreed with Scott left little chance for exciting storytelling.
I don't know if this story is still available for purchase as it is no longer listed for sale on Kobo, where I do the majority of my buying, but if the author wanted to take another crack at this story and do some re-writing, I'd be interested in what they came up with.
The version I read, which I received as part of a promotional giveaway a few years ago, I wouldn't give a rousing recommendation for. But if you have some free time and you're looking for something off the beaten path, give it a try. There's a chance you may enjoy it.
January 8, 2018
A few interesting ideas poorly executed. The only character of any significance is the omnipotent omniscient omnipresent Cloud. Humans play little to no role in their own survival beyond trivial housekeeping and redecorating. Other than world building, there is nothing to this book. The characters are uninteresting, underdeveloped and without any discernible challenges, completely unnecessary. I only finished this book because I had a hard time believing there was so much effort put into so little substance. Certainly there had to be some meaningful development at some point to make this a story worth telling, right? Wrong.
February 21, 2018
The author cautions about "mature" Themes
What is the difference between mature themes and out and out pornography? It struck me that had the overly repetitive scenes been whittled down a bit, the book would have been more a novella than a novel.
I also wondered if the cloud was manipulating the humans for its own benefit. I would buy another book by this author if it addressed and explained the problems I had with this one.
What is the difference between mature themes and out and out pornography? It struck me that had the overly repetitive scenes been whittled down a bit, the book would have been more a novella than a novel.
I also wondered if the cloud was manipulating the humans for its own benefit. I would buy another book by this author if it addressed and explained the problems I had with this one.
September 24, 2018
Most excellent!
This book gives a new twist to the Genre of Sci-Fi. Know it or not, we are on the brink of what happens in this book. We are killing the earth. Set not far into the future, this story gives a great "what if" possibility. The story telling is vivid and not rushed. I really hope there will and a sequel. Oh! And please do not let the Mpreg twist keep you from reading this awesome book. It is done very well. Not tacky.
This book gives a new twist to the Genre of Sci-Fi. Know it or not, we are on the brink of what happens in this book. We are killing the earth. Set not far into the future, this story gives a great "what if" possibility. The story telling is vivid and not rushed. I really hope there will and a sequel. Oh! And please do not let the Mpreg twist keep you from reading this awesome book. It is done very well. Not tacky.
January 21, 2019
Not Quite SciFi
The storyline is more in the fantasy genre than SciFi. While there are elements of science fiction the delivery is more in line with fantasy and paranormal writings. No character development and most events are spontaneous or even pedantic at times. Overall just a gentle warm experience.
The storyline is more in the fantasy genre than SciFi. While there are elements of science fiction the delivery is more in line with fantasy and paranormal writings. No character development and most events are spontaneous or even pedantic at times. Overall just a gentle warm experience.
January 13, 2018
Loved It 💖
This was a truly unique addition to the mpreg genre. I really enjoyed this look at an Earth after dystopia and the recovery process, helped out by a benevolent alien intelligence.
This was a truly unique addition to the mpreg genre. I really enjoyed this look at an Earth after dystopia and the recovery process, helped out by a benevolent alien intelligence.
February 23, 2020
Wonderful concept
Although not quite carried all the way through.
It left me with way too many questions unanswered. The writing was also a bit stark, meaning more tell than show. I also wanted a bit more depth in the MCs.
Overall though I did enjoy the world building.
Although not quite carried all the way through.
It left me with way too many questions unanswered. The writing was also a bit stark, meaning more tell than show. I also wanted a bit more depth in the MCs.
Overall though I did enjoy the world building.
November 19, 2017
Earth Change
I began this book and got caught up in a whirlwind, I decided to finish! What a intrigue! Such a wonderful five Star read, WOWZA!!
I began this book and got caught up in a whirlwind, I decided to finish! What a intrigue! Such a wonderful five Star read, WOWZA!!
March 15, 2018
very different. Opens up a wide scope of imagination, some people might not understand how this could happen. It did keep you waiting for the next thing to happen
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