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Eden's Children
Evelyn didn’t see much of a future for herself. At 17, she is unable to interact easily with people, especially men. All her life she has been tormented by their constant advances. When on a trip to New Orleans, she meets the man she dreams about every night. Only now he's real and she craved him. Unable to cope with the new sensations he's causing her, she runs from him. Only to end up in a nightmare. Her mother has been abducted and presumed dead. The father she never knew, had been abducted 12 years earlier. Now she could be the next target. She has to leave her life behind as she is sent to live with the twin brother she never knew she had. His name is Aiden, he is the man who holds her and kisses her shoulder while she sleeps. The only man she had ever wanted. Now Evelyn must keep her feelings a secret and keep him at a distance. Only he feels the same, he struggles to control his possessive nature over her. She was his and he was never letting her go. Evelyn must fight her desires, while they have to fight for their lives. They were coming. They wanted them dead.
229 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 18, 2018
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May 16, 2022
There were many errors, though. Yet somehow, the fantasy element of the story was done so brilliantly that I found this odd plot quite captivating. So much angst and sexual tension have already been created here in this first book. All sanity be damned! I'm dying to read the next book right now.
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September 24, 2023This book has so many grammatical errors, it's unreal. I couldn't get past the first five pages because the writing was so bad. I'm sorry but this book needs to be severely edited--possibly even rewritten. Aside from the constant errors, the characters weren't believable and I failed to connect.
January 10, 2020
I don’t usually read fantasy so this was interesting but needed a lot of editing. The writing was very awkward and everything happened way too fast, no build up.
Just a note for the author this book is set in America we don’t say arse or bloody or mate or fancied or whilst or bugger off or trousers or wanker or rubbish or knickers
this book felt like it was written by a Middle Aged British woman and not a 17 year old living in L.A. or New Orleans
Overall this book was ok and it kept me interested enough to want to finish the series
Just a note for the author this book is set in America we don’t say arse or bloody or mate or fancied or whilst or bugger off or trousers or wanker or rubbish or knickers
this book felt like it was written by a Middle Aged British woman and not a 17 year old living in L.A. or New Orleans
Overall this book was ok and it kept me interested enough to want to finish the series
July 3, 2021
Oh, this ends on such a cliffhanger!!
I was surprisingly very wrapped up in this story! It was very fast paced, with whiplash adrenaline-filled moments, and constantly racing action! The mystery surrounding Evelyn and Aiden continued to grow and become even more interesting, as much as their bond became unavoidable. I love the forbidden soulmate aspect, as well as all of the fantasy/sci-fi drama. The imagery of the plants and trees were so vivid.
I was surprisingly very wrapped up in this story! It was very fast paced, with whiplash adrenaline-filled moments, and constantly racing action! The mystery surrounding Evelyn and Aiden continued to grow and become even more interesting, as much as their bond became unavoidable. I love the forbidden soulmate aspect, as well as all of the fantasy/sci-fi drama. The imagery of the plants and trees were so vivid.
January 11, 2021
Dayumm.. sexual tension to the extreme in this book. I was super intrigued by this storyline and I just couldn’t stop reading because I needed to know what was going on.
There is this mystery behind Aiden and Evelyn, twins separated when they were 5 by some unknown reason. But some of their memories keep popping up, along with some pictures from when they were babies, to indicate they’ve always been extremely close. They’d cuddle up together, sleep next to each other, were just inseparable. I mean they were holding hands as newborns for fucks sake. They have some sort of matching birthmark that’s shaped like a heart when they hold hands. Whaaaaat is going on here?! Is this some kind of soulmate thing? I need to know!!!
Now they are reunited at 17 years old and there’s some weird shit going on with them. They’ve both been basically asexual, neither of them feeling a single thing for the opposite sex... but when they get near each other it’s like lust on overdrive.
So yeah, even though they have un-sibling like feelings for each other nothing really happens until the 98% mark. I’m hoping they’ll give in to their feelings in the next book cause I’m dying over here. 🥵
I also need to know wtf is up with every man turning into some perv and attacking Evelyn. Even when she was 12 and her male teacher went crazy over her. Wtffff is that! I need some answers on this subject right now.
Aside from some grammar issues and awkward dialogue at times, this was pretty damn good.
There is this mystery behind Aiden and Evelyn, twins separated when they were 5 by some unknown reason. But some of their memories keep popping up, along with some pictures from when they were babies, to indicate they’ve always been extremely close. They’d cuddle up together, sleep next to each other, were just inseparable. I mean they were holding hands as newborns for fucks sake. They have some sort of matching birthmark that’s shaped like a heart when they hold hands. Whaaaaat is going on here?! Is this some kind of soulmate thing? I need to know!!!
Now they are reunited at 17 years old and there’s some weird shit going on with them. They’ve both been basically asexual, neither of them feeling a single thing for the opposite sex... but when they get near each other it’s like lust on overdrive.
So yeah, even though they have un-sibling like feelings for each other nothing really happens until the 98% mark. I’m hoping they’ll give in to their feelings in the next book cause I’m dying over here. 🥵
I also need to know wtf is up with every man turning into some perv and attacking Evelyn. Even when she was 12 and her male teacher went crazy over her. Wtffff is that! I need some answers on this subject right now.
Aside from some grammar issues and awkward dialogue at times, this was pretty damn good.
July 19, 2019
This review applies to both Eden’s Children and Eden’s Guardians (Kindle 1st Editions)
Why did I give these books 4 stars instead of 3? Because despite their flaws I was completely captivated by them. I read the first two books of this trilogy in two days straight and look forward to the third.
Sandy Johnson’s debut novel and its sequel tell a passionate tale of forbidden love that explores some challenging topics, including incest and rape, with an original twist. When long lost twins, Evelyn and Aiden, are reunited after about fourteen years their lives are thrown into total upheaval at a time when they are trying to come to terms with their newfound sexual desires. But they have so much more to learn about themselves and their family’s true nature. It is their journeys of self-discovery along with the mounting tensions between the characters that kept me hooked all the way through.
The biggest problem with these books is their unpolished nature. There are lots of grammatical errors throughout both and the paragraphing of dialogue could use some work too. If you struggle to get past pages of errors, I would not suggest reading the current editions of these novels. That said, I would recommend them to any romance readers who are willing to overlook such faults.
The main characters were credible angsty teenagers, although some of the secondary characters could benefit from further development. I would love to know what they like and dislike as well as what drives them. There were times when I found myself relating to both Evelyn and Aiden in different ways and I was reminded of my own struggles at that age. It would be difficult for me to choose a favourite of the twins (I loved them both), but of the secondary characters, Jake stands out as the most likeable thanks to his impish personality and kind heart.
I was moved by these books. I laughed and cried at several points and felt incredibly angry when the main characters were mistreated. And the sexual tension- by God! I’m not going lie- I was turned on by the twin’s intimate interactions.
In short, I rated these books for their potential. The creative concepts, troubling themes, and intense conflict (both inner and outer), along with the strong emotional response I felt as I read about the characters striving towards their goals have all set a strong foundation for a great story. It would be worth investing in some or more professional editing so that this trilogy can meet its full potential.
Why did I give these books 4 stars instead of 3? Because despite their flaws I was completely captivated by them. I read the first two books of this trilogy in two days straight and look forward to the third.
Sandy Johnson’s debut novel and its sequel tell a passionate tale of forbidden love that explores some challenging topics, including incest and rape, with an original twist. When long lost twins, Evelyn and Aiden, are reunited after about fourteen years their lives are thrown into total upheaval at a time when they are trying to come to terms with their newfound sexual desires. But they have so much more to learn about themselves and their family’s true nature. It is their journeys of self-discovery along with the mounting tensions between the characters that kept me hooked all the way through.
The biggest problem with these books is their unpolished nature. There are lots of grammatical errors throughout both and the paragraphing of dialogue could use some work too. If you struggle to get past pages of errors, I would not suggest reading the current editions of these novels. That said, I would recommend them to any romance readers who are willing to overlook such faults.
The main characters were credible angsty teenagers, although some of the secondary characters could benefit from further development. I would love to know what they like and dislike as well as what drives them. There were times when I found myself relating to both Evelyn and Aiden in different ways and I was reminded of my own struggles at that age. It would be difficult for me to choose a favourite of the twins (I loved them both), but of the secondary characters, Jake stands out as the most likeable thanks to his impish personality and kind heart.
I was moved by these books. I laughed and cried at several points and felt incredibly angry when the main characters were mistreated. And the sexual tension- by God! I’m not going lie- I was turned on by the twin’s intimate interactions.
In short, I rated these books for their potential. The creative concepts, troubling themes, and intense conflict (both inner and outer), along with the strong emotional response I felt as I read about the characters striving towards their goals have all set a strong foundation for a great story. It would be worth investing in some or more professional editing so that this trilogy can meet its full potential.
January 14, 2024
Oh man this a hidden gem!
Any man that comes in contact with Evelyn goes insane with lust. (Tw attempted rape) Shes never even wanted to touch a man....until she sees her long lost twin 🔥 ahhh so so good! There's no spice in this but I'm hoping it's slow burn (3books) UPDATE after reading all 3. They don't get it on till the end of the last book 🙄
She heals people,controls animals, grows flowers and she is death?
They both have mysterious powers & they're being chased by the same people that took their parents.
I swear Aiden and Evelyn are fated mates . They both feel so deeply for each other and have a insane connection.
Can't wait to see where this goes!
Any man that comes in contact with Evelyn goes insane with lust. (Tw attempted rape) Shes never even wanted to touch a man....until she sees her long lost twin 🔥 ahhh so so good! There's no spice in this but I'm hoping it's slow burn (3books) UPDATE after reading all 3. They don't get it on till the end of the last book 🙄
She heals people,controls animals, grows flowers and she is death?
They both have mysterious powers & they're being chased by the same people that took their parents.
I swear Aiden and Evelyn are fated mates . They both feel so deeply for each other and have a insane connection.
Can't wait to see where this goes!
March 1, 2020
Definitely a Must
Very well written with lots of action. Definitely worth adding to anyone's collection. I have already purchased the next books in he trilogy. Thanks very much Sandy :)
Very well written with lots of action. Definitely worth adding to anyone's collection. I have already purchased the next books in he trilogy. Thanks very much Sandy :)
November 5, 2019
Surprised in a good way.
I actually really enjoyed this book, didn't know what to expect with the cover, was expecting some sort of Adam and Eve type theme but was surprised. Obviously the incest might be a bit off putting for some but I was easily carried away with the characters and the action.
Read Book 2 straight away found it even better than the first and am very much looking to the third!!
I actually really enjoyed this book, didn't know what to expect with the cover, was expecting some sort of Adam and Eve type theme but was surprised. Obviously the incest might be a bit off putting for some but I was easily carried away with the characters and the action.
Read Book 2 straight away found it even better than the first and am very much looking to the third!!
January 4, 2023
Had to add again because deleted this by accident from my reads.
I still like this book but I wish the last book of the trilogy (Eden's Bond) to just dissappear from existence... God.. I remember I was loving the series so much 😭
I still like this book but I wish the last book of the trilogy (Eden's Bond) to just dissappear from existence... God.. I remember I was loving the series so much 😭
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July 20, 2024
I have mixed feelings
Which have nothing to do with the FMC and MMC, I’ve read Vampire Knight and plenty other stories darker and more twisted than this.
Anyway, the pros I liked were how the POV was done, I enjoyed it backtracking a bit when it switched up so you could see more of the scene from the other persons POV.
What I didn’t like was this was obviously written by someone who isn’t American, yet they wrote about characters in America.. just.. why? It was too obvious with the language, slang and even how FAST they got across the country. It’s unbelievably laughable. I know that in Europe you can cross a whole country in 40 minutes or so but darling you cannot cross even a state of the US in 40 minutes… so the flying all over the place within a day and driving across multiple states… sigh.. it was just so poorly done. If you don’t know enough to make it believable why didn’t you choose to base it somewhere else? Yeah I took 2 stars off for that alone. And another for the CONSTANT back and forth of running and everyone knowing where the “secret” hiding place is. It’s just crappy writing on that front.
Which have nothing to do with the FMC and MMC, I’ve read Vampire Knight and plenty other stories darker and more twisted than this.
Anyway, the pros I liked were how the POV was done, I enjoyed it backtracking a bit when it switched up so you could see more of the scene from the other persons POV.
What I didn’t like was this was obviously written by someone who isn’t American, yet they wrote about characters in America.. just.. why? It was too obvious with the language, slang and even how FAST they got across the country. It’s unbelievably laughable. I know that in Europe you can cross a whole country in 40 minutes or so but darling you cannot cross even a state of the US in 40 minutes… so the flying all over the place within a day and driving across multiple states… sigh.. it was just so poorly done. If you don’t know enough to make it believable why didn’t you choose to base it somewhere else? Yeah I took 2 stars off for that alone. And another for the CONSTANT back and forth of running and everyone knowing where the “secret” hiding place is. It’s just crappy writing on that front.
July 10, 2024
3,5⭐️
okumam gerekenleri okumak yerine kimsenin umrunda olmayan 100 kisinin tek okudugu taboo romance kitaplar okuyorum su siralar. bunu da az once bitirdim ve maalesef sevdim ya ozur dilerim herkesten🙏🏽 cok guzeldi ve duygusaldi????? ayrica smut yoktu(bu iyi bir sey) ilk defa slowburn taboo okuyorum garip hissettirdi.
5 yasindayken alakasiz bi sekilde birbirinden ayrilan ikizlerin 17 yasinda tekrar bir araya gelmelerini anlatiyor. kucukken her seyi birlikte yaparlarmis surekli el ele tutusurlarmis ve hatta el ele tutustuklarinda kalp seklinde olan bir dogum lekeleri falan bile varmis vs vssss. baya enteresan bir seydi boyle bir kitabi ciddiye alacagimi hic dusunmuyordum
okumam gerekenleri okumak yerine kimsenin umrunda olmayan 100 kisinin tek okudugu taboo romance kitaplar okuyorum su siralar. bunu da az once bitirdim ve maalesef sevdim ya ozur dilerim herkesten🙏🏽 cok guzeldi ve duygusaldi????? ayrica smut yoktu(bu iyi bir sey) ilk defa slowburn taboo okuyorum garip hissettirdi.
5 yasindayken alakasiz bi sekilde birbirinden ayrilan ikizlerin 17 yasinda tekrar bir araya gelmelerini anlatiyor. kucukken her seyi birlikte yaparlarmis surekli el ele tutusurlarmis ve hatta el ele tutustuklarinda kalp seklinde olan bir dogum lekeleri falan bile varmis vs vssss. baya enteresan bir seydi boyle bir kitabi ciddiye alacagimi hic dusunmuyordum
April 21, 2023
One star is enough for a story that gave me nothing to hang on to other than the fact that they had this weird connection WHILE being twins and all. Even that rope snapped really fast and now I'm on the cold hard ground, crying over my stupidity.
March 15, 2021
Very creative. It was a bit slow but all in all, a good read
September 22, 2025
Some magical or superpower/ supernatural things going on with the main characters.
Still very taboo but nothing spicy happens in this book.
Still very taboo but nothing spicy happens in this book.
December 19, 2025
Esta muy buena la historia, con ganas de leer el siguiente
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