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Hearts of Stone #2
Tamed by a Beast
I hate this place.
Not that my life on Najarie was great, but at least I didn’t have a beastly alien trying to sex me up all the time. And when I say all the time, I mean all the freaking time.
I haven’t forgotten Earth or the loved ones I’ve left behind. In fact, I’m willing to use any means necessary to get back to them. However, when the alien that claimed me offers to help in exchange for my body I find myself torn.
Either I’m nothing more than a breeder to him or he’s trying to find a way to persuade me to stay. And I’ll just say if that’s the case, his method is working...
*It is not necessary, but highly recommended that the series be read in order.
Please note this series is a spin off from the House of Kaimar series.
Not that my life on Najarie was great, but at least I didn’t have a beastly alien trying to sex me up all the time. And when I say all the time, I mean all the freaking time.
I haven’t forgotten Earth or the loved ones I’ve left behind. In fact, I’m willing to use any means necessary to get back to them. However, when the alien that claimed me offers to help in exchange for my body I find myself torn.
Either I’m nothing more than a breeder to him or he’s trying to find a way to persuade me to stay. And I’ll just say if that’s the case, his method is working...
*It is not necessary, but highly recommended that the series be read in order.
Please note this series is a spin off from the House of Kaimar series.
177 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 17, 2020
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About the author
Miranda Bridges
55 books598 followersMiranda Bridges began sneaking romance novels as a teenager and did not confess to reading them until she became a legal adult. After years and years as a voracious reader she woke up one day with a story in mind. She decided to write it down in order to silence her imaginary friends, but they’ve grown in number and have gotten louder. When she is not reading, writing, or drinking coffee she is taking care of two princesses who are of a reading age. Needless to say Miranda is still hiding romance books around the house, but now some of them have her name on the cover.
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February 24, 2020
4.5.
The second I finished this book I wanted to read it all over again (that very rarely happens with me).
I liked this much more than the first book of this series (and more than the adjacent series which leads into this one). I loved the characters. I loved their interactions. I loved the romance. I loved the evolution of their relationship. If I could change anything then maybe I’d add more bah chicka wah wah, but that’s just my pervy self.
❤️❤️
The second I finished this book I wanted to read it all over again (that very rarely happens with me).
I liked this much more than the first book of this series (and more than the adjacent series which leads into this one). I loved the characters. I loved their interactions. I loved the romance. I loved the evolution of their relationship. If I could change anything then maybe I’d add more bah chicka wah wah, but that’s just my pervy self.
❤️❤️
May 17, 2022
Scarlett and Draal
Oh my goodness Scarlett is such a spitfire and Draal suffers from a great loss so he is a little harsh at the beginning. Together they find love and healing. Scarlett earns respect as a mechanical engineer when she designs weapons to help save them all when war come knocking.
At one point I was crying but I won't say why.... You'll have to read it.
Oh my goodness Scarlett is such a spitfire and Draal suffers from a great loss so he is a little harsh at the beginning. Together they find love and healing. Scarlett earns respect as a mechanical engineer when she designs weapons to help save them all when war come knocking.
At one point I was crying but I won't say why.... You'll have to read it.
February 20, 2020
This series is addictive ♡♡
I absolutely loved this book just as much as the first. Sometimes with series you loose interest but nt this one. I literally couldn't put it down and now I have to painfully wait for my next fix. I love the strength of Scarlett and her true Red haired Irsh spirit. The heroes abrasive ways hide his kind passionate personality but in the end I wish I had him myself lol. I loved Charlotte s inner struggle to get back to her twin sister and our heroes attempt to protect his heart.
I absolutely loved this book just as much as the first. Sometimes with series you loose interest but nt this one. I literally couldn't put it down and now I have to painfully wait for my next fix. I love the strength of Scarlett and her true Red haired Irsh spirit. The heroes abrasive ways hide his kind passionate personality but in the end I wish I had him myself lol. I loved Charlotte s inner struggle to get back to her twin sister and our heroes attempt to protect his heart.
February 23, 2020
Just read the Heart of Stone and House of Kaimar books. Great series!
February 21, 2020
Just love it! Please write more! Can’t get enough.
February 17, 2020
Love it
I just love the series and how she writes everything is connected and I loved that about it. It’s officially now one of my favorite series
I just love the series and how she writes everything is connected and I loved that about it. It’s officially now one of my favorite series
February 22, 2020
Omg
You did it again love this story I can’t wait to hear of other heart mates omg so I love
You did it again love this story I can’t wait to hear of other heart mates omg so I love
February 25, 2020
Alien romance
I liked this mc. I thought the plot of this book was interesting. I couldn't put it down. I look forward to the next book.
I liked this mc. I thought the plot of this book was interesting. I couldn't put it down. I look forward to the next book.
August 6, 2020
This story was fantastic! I am deep into my alien book reading binge & love the humour & world building from this author.
March 2, 2023
I actually enjoyed this book more than the first book in the series. It is still a super fast pace so if you prefer your monster erotica to have more of a slow burn to it then you might not love this series, BUT with that being said I am very impressed with how much character development and plot building Miranda Bridges manages to squeeze into these short novels! I thoroughly enjoyed these two characters in particular and definitely plan on continuing on with this series.
November 17, 2024
Скарлет и Драл
Скарлет има само едно нещо на ум. Да се върне на земята при своята сестра близначка, защото е обещала на смъртния одър на майка им, че ще се грижи за нея. Сега обаче, избрана за инкубатор, който да износи бебето на грамаден извънземен воин, Скарлет е готова да се пазари. Ако Драл й обещае, че ще й помогне да се върне на земята, тя е готова да му отдаде тялото си и да му роди дете.
Драл е изгубил много през годините Той няма никакво намерение да се сближава със Скарлет и дори предпочита отношенията им да са лоши, само и само да се предпази от това да бъде отново наранен. Той е готов да я пусне да си отиде стига да му даде детето, за което копнее. Когато обаче след първият им път заедно сърцето му започва да бие и той разбира, че тя е половинката му, всички залози падат и Драл ще направи и невъзможното, за да задържи Скарлет.
Ок, това е двойката за която бях споменала в мината книга, и нямах търпение да прочета историята им. Цялата концепция обаче ми беше някак неиздържана. Не можех да повярвам, че за да бъде със сестра си, главната героиня бе готова да изостави собственото си дете. Не знам но за мен това логика няма. Сестра й е възрастен човек, и макар и близначка, струва ли да изоставиш своята плът и кръв, своето новородено дете, да бъде отгледано на друга планета в друга звездна система, за да може сестра ти да не е сама на земята? Това, че главната бе готова да направи тази жертва ме дразнеше. Все пак сестра й не е някакъв инфантил, инвалид или като цяло някой който ще си прережи вените, ако тя не се върне. Основата на цялата история ми беше нестабилна. Всичко беше интересно, историята изпълнена с напрежение, имаше екшън, много се накефих, като се разбра, че с Драл са половинки и все пак ме дразнеше супер много решението й просто да си зареже детето, за да се върне на земята. Слава Богу в тази връзка Драл беше умният и в крайна сметка измисли компромисното решение.
Частта с нападателите от другото племе беше интересна, но някак екшъна ми беше изсмукан от пръстите. Личи си, че авторката няма опит с подобни сцени, нещата бяха описани по доста хаотичен начин и не можех да си представя точно какво се случва.
Краят обаче ми хареса много.
Следващата книга е за жена на име Джанин, която има ОКР. До сега съм чела само 1 книга в която главната има ОКР и ще ми е доста интересно. В тази книга Скарлет издейства жените от Земята да получат правото да избират дали да са робини, съпруги или да износват нечии деца, тъй че сега да видим от робиня, каква ще е съдбата на Джанин.
Скарлет има само едно нещо на ум. Да се върне на земята при своята сестра близначка, защото е обещала на смъртния одър на майка им, че ще се грижи за нея. Сега обаче, избрана за инкубатор, който да износи бебето на грамаден извънземен воин, Скарлет е готова да се пазари. Ако Драл й обещае, че ще й помогне да се върне на земята, тя е готова да му отдаде тялото си и да му роди дете.
Драл е изгубил много през годините Той няма никакво намерение да се сближава със Скарлет и дори предпочита отношенията им да са лоши, само и само да се предпази от това да бъде отново наранен. Той е готов да я пусне да си отиде стига да му даде детето, за което копнее. Когато обаче след първият им път заедно сърцето му започва да бие и той разбира, че тя е половинката му, всички залози падат и Драл ще направи и невъзможното, за да задържи Скарлет.
Ок, това е двойката за която бях споменала в мината книга, и нямах търпение да прочета историята им. Цялата концепция обаче ми беше някак неиздържана. Не можех да повярвам, че за да бъде със сестра си, главната героиня бе готова да изостави собственото си дете. Не знам но за мен това логика няма. Сестра й е възрастен човек, и макар и близначка, струва ли да изоставиш своята плът и кръв, своето новородено дете, да бъде отгледано на друга планета в друга звездна система, за да може сестра ти да не е сама на земята? Това, че главната бе готова да направи тази жертва ме дразнеше. Все пак сестра й не е някакъв инфантил, инвалид или като цяло някой който ще си прережи вените, ако тя не се върне. Основата на цялата история ми беше нестабилна. Всичко беше интересно, историята изпълнена с напрежение, имаше екшън, много се накефих, като се разбра, че с Драл са половинки и все пак ме дразнеше супер много решението й просто да си зареже детето, за да се върне на земята. Слава Богу в тази връзка Драл беше умният и в крайна сметка измисли компромисното решение.
Частта с нападателите от другото племе беше интересна, но някак екшъна ми беше изсмукан от пръстите. Личи си, че авторката няма опит с подобни сцени, нещата бяха описани по доста хаотичен начин и не можех да си представя точно какво се случва.
Краят обаче ми хареса много.
Следващата книга е за жена на име Джанин, която има ОКР. До сега съм чела само 1 книга в която главната има ОКР и ще ми е доста интересно. В тази книга Скарлет издейства жените от Земята да получат правото да избират дали да са робини, съпруги или да износват нечии деца, тъй че сега да видим от робиня, каква ще е съдбата на Джанин.
February 27, 2020
Sweet story
A good story, though short it had good character development. The hero was sweet and understanding, the heroine was resourceful and witty. I am looking forward to more from this series.
A good story, though short it had good character development. The hero was sweet and understanding, the heroine was resourceful and witty. I am looking forward to more from this series.
February 19, 2020
The Best Alien Series Out! Not Kidding!!!
I've read all kinds of Alien book and I'm telling you this series is the best of the best none better than these books by Miranda Bridges! I waited for this one to come out it did and I was definitely not disappointed she's hooked me from the very first book and I cant wait for the next one to come out! This series is highly recommended by me and full of everything you'd want to read about..dont miss out by skipping these books ❤
I've read all kinds of Alien book and I'm telling you this series is the best of the best none better than these books by Miranda Bridges! I waited for this one to come out it did and I was definitely not disappointed she's hooked me from the very first book and I cant wait for the next one to come out! This series is highly recommended by me and full of everything you'd want to read about..dont miss out by skipping these books ❤
March 3, 2020
Conflicted
Scarlett is told that she is to be a breeder. Like hell no! Draal has selected her from all of the human captives. The first thing he tries to do is to breed her and she stabs him. She fights him off and refuses to be his breeder. They come to an agreement and then go to the spaceship that brought the humans. They finally get around to having sex and a strange thing happens. Draal goes through the shattering. Then the village is attacked, but Scarlett helps with the fighting. I left a lot out so you will want to read the book but is definitely worth reading. Plus, it is for adults only!
Scarlett is told that she is to be a breeder. Like hell no! Draal has selected her from all of the human captives. The first thing he tries to do is to breed her and she stabs him. She fights him off and refuses to be his breeder. They come to an agreement and then go to the spaceship that brought the humans. They finally get around to having sex and a strange thing happens. Draal goes through the shattering. Then the village is attacked, but Scarlett helps with the fighting. I left a lot out so you will want to read the book but is definitely worth reading. Plus, it is for adults only!
September 2, 2021
Tamed
Another heart shattered , another soul freed . Totally enjoyed the story and look forward to the next book .
Another heart shattered , another soul freed . Totally enjoyed the story and look forward to the next book .
March 20, 2020
Enjoying this series
I love the way each story is focused on a different couple and builds on the overall tale. Tamed by a Beast picks up at the selection gathering from Chosen by a Beast. It continues on from there giving everything from the view of Scarlet who is Initially wants nothing more than to return to earth to her sister.But becomes more conflicted on the issue With the more time she spends with Draal.
I love the way each story is focused on a different couple and builds on the overall tale. Tamed by a Beast picks up at the selection gathering from Chosen by a Beast. It continues on from there giving everything from the view of Scarlet who is Initially wants nothing more than to return to earth to her sister.But becomes more conflicted on the issue With the more time she spends with Draal.
April 27, 2020
Great series
I’m loving this series so far. Each book relates to another but it is not necessary to read them in order. The story starts off strong and does not lag anywhere. There are gaps that are not explained and other inconsistencies but the overall story is so good that I barely mind these lapses. I am looking forward to reading more from this author.
I’m loving this series so far. Each book relates to another but it is not necessary to read them in order. The story starts off strong and does not lag anywhere. There are gaps that are not explained and other inconsistencies but the overall story is so good that I barely mind these lapses. I am looking forward to reading more from this author.
July 19, 2020
Entertaining to an extent but couldn't get past the poor writing.
May 7, 2020
I'm not normally a fan of alien books, mostly for the whole abduction theme. But these books aren't too bad, and a nice read, even if they are a tad short .
March 10, 2020
An enjoyable story that was hard to put down! I didn't realize that this was the second book in the series, but it was still easy to follow even without having read the one before it. I loved this story from the first page. I thought that Scarlet was an amazing character, full of the kind of personality that compels me to be invested in her struggle. I didn't like Draal at first, he grew on me that more his motivations became exposed by the expanding storyline. The was, of course, the regular action of abducted women being prizes for barbarian aliens, but, lol, that really is one of the main reasons that I read this book to begin with anyway, so that was cool that the story was so easy to fall in love with. I loved the way the author played up Scarlet's dilemma about her sister and her future plans and the way the story made her choices difficult to live with but still understandable and vital to the progression of the overall story arc. I have already added the next book to my KU to be read reading list and can hardly wait for its release.
March 19, 2020
Gosh loved reading this love, danger wow. Unexpected friends, lovers intrigue.
March 5, 2020
A really good story with soon much sarcastic humor!
I must admit I saw the ending well before I got there, but it didn't diminish the story for me. I highly enjoyed this author 's ability to have me laughing. It wasn't too filled with sex scenes, but the story moved along to make it interesting. I recommend reading this series.
I must admit I saw the ending well before I got there, but it didn't diminish the story for me. I highly enjoyed this author 's ability to have me laughing. It wasn't too filled with sex scenes, but the story moved along to make it interesting. I recommend reading this series.
February 17, 2020
I have to say that Miranda Bridges has not disappointed in bringing another fantastic story of human women struggles with their new lives far from their home on earth. They are fighting for their freedom and the right to choose the path they have before them.
Scarlett has been chosen to be a breeder for the Boraq after their women and children have almost been decimated through disease brought by humans years before. Scarlett has been chosen by Draal who is the metal worker in the tribe. He tells Scarlett that she is never to fall for him and he won’t fall for him.
Draal has lost hope once before and works to protect himself again, but discovers that Scarlett is his heartmate. They are constantly butting heads but work with a compromise. He promised to reunite her with her twin sister. Then he falls in love with her and doesn’t want to lose her. Scarlett discovers that she is pregnant and has a choice to make. Then they learn that a neighbouring tribe are planning on attacking their camp and a traitor from their camp is responsible.
Scarlett works alongside the Boraq to defend the women and children as well as the whole camp. They create weapons from earth for the women to use to help fight for their freedom and to protect their new homes.
This book is worth reading and you won’t want to put it down until the very end. I can’t wait to read the book in this exciting new series. There are lots of heated moments between Draal and Scarlett that will leave you hot under the collar. Reading how their love grows and a friendship develops and respect between these two is enjoyable and entertaining.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Scarlett has been chosen to be a breeder for the Boraq after their women and children have almost been decimated through disease brought by humans years before. Scarlett has been chosen by Draal who is the metal worker in the tribe. He tells Scarlett that she is never to fall for him and he won’t fall for him.
Draal has lost hope once before and works to protect himself again, but discovers that Scarlett is his heartmate. They are constantly butting heads but work with a compromise. He promised to reunite her with her twin sister. Then he falls in love with her and doesn’t want to lose her. Scarlett discovers that she is pregnant and has a choice to make. Then they learn that a neighbouring tribe are planning on attacking their camp and a traitor from their camp is responsible.
Scarlett works alongside the Boraq to defend the women and children as well as the whole camp. They create weapons from earth for the women to use to help fight for their freedom and to protect their new homes.
This book is worth reading and you won’t want to put it down until the very end. I can’t wait to read the book in this exciting new series. There are lots of heated moments between Draal and Scarlett that will leave you hot under the collar. Reading how their love grows and a friendship develops and respect between these two is enjoyable and entertaining.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 17, 2020
This novel was quite entertaining. The heroine was a tough, Alpha firecracker who used her engineering abilities to save the day! The world building in this sci-fi romance was deftly done with a light hand, and the characterization and development of the romantic relationship between the hero and heroine of this novel was top-notch. This heroine is tied with the heroine of The Monarch's Mate as my favorite Miranda Bridges heroine that I have read yet. At first, I hated the hero as much as the heroine did, but through the course of this book, as more was revealed about his character and he fell in love with the heroine despite his best efforts, I fell in love with him just as much as the heroine did. I was so happy that the heroine was able to negotiate the freeing of all the human slaves and breeders in exchange for her tactical ability and weapons design. She used what power she had at the right time to try to do right and correct a great wrong. This second novel in this series redeemed this series for me, after I had been very triggered by the first novel in this series at the alien culture's use of slaves and breeders. I know cannot wait to get my hands on the third book in this series after how much I enjoyed this novel. I will definitely be buying myself a keeper copy of this novel. This novel uses the Mars Needs Women trope and the Fated Mates trope. I recommend this novel to readers who enjoy alien sci-fi romances.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 29, 2020
Past or present, Scarlett must choose.
She is faced with a horrible choice. Give up a child, or stay and lose her family and life on Earth forever.
He just wants a family, a youngling to love and nurture. He'll do anything to get one.
This was a wonderful romance, with all the adventure you'd expect.
She is faced with a horrible choice. Give up a child, or stay and lose her family and life on Earth forever.
He just wants a family, a youngling to love and nurture. He'll do anything to get one.
This was a wonderful romance, with all the adventure you'd expect.
February 19, 2020
Great 2nd in series. The love build was authentic.
Spoilers ahead
THAT being said I did not find the call to arms super authentic with the heroine. There were a few CHEESY lines in this small portion of the book that didn't really jive with her character and I just never saw her as this militant person who would all of sudden be leading a group of women. NOW if the timeline of the book wasn't so condensed I could see where she could have grown into this role. I also didn't see this group of "men" being at a point to allow them to be lead by these women either, to entrust that kind of responsibility to them so very soon after introducing them into their society. The making of the weapon ext was right on, the rest of it just didn't make sense to me. It was a fight between to factions that have been living and I'm guessing fighting between each other for far far longer than the humans had been in their village. THEN, these women come in with the save???? IDK just didn't fit.
Its a really small portion of the book which is why I still gave it 4 stars. The rest of the book deserved all 5.
Spoilers ahead
THAT being said I did not find the call to arms super authentic with the heroine. There were a few CHEESY lines in this small portion of the book that didn't really jive with her character and I just never saw her as this militant person who would all of sudden be leading a group of women. NOW if the timeline of the book wasn't so condensed I could see where she could have grown into this role. I also didn't see this group of "men" being at a point to allow them to be lead by these women either, to entrust that kind of responsibility to them so very soon after introducing them into their society. The making of the weapon ext was right on, the rest of it just didn't make sense to me. It was a fight between to factions that have been living and I'm guessing fighting between each other for far far longer than the humans had been in their village. THEN, these women come in with the save???? IDK just didn't fit.
Its a really small portion of the book which is why I still gave it 4 stars. The rest of the book deserved all 5.
February 23, 2020
Games by a Beast: An Alien Breeder Romance (Hearts of Stone Book 2)
Scarlet was doing well at the University in her senior year , on her way to getting her degree, and then they came and her life was forever changed. She was standing waiting to be claimed as a breeder for an alien, however, this girl definitely would not go passively to her new fate. That just was not in her nature and I guess that Aliens had never been blessed with the knowledge about flame haired humans. He just got something more stubborn and determined than any Alien had ever seen, and humans are known as the weaker species! Really great read!!!
Scarlet was doing well at the University in her senior year , on her way to getting her degree, and then they came and her life was forever changed. She was standing waiting to be claimed as a breeder for an alien, however, this girl definitely would not go passively to her new fate. That just was not in her nature and I guess that Aliens had never been blessed with the knowledge about flame haired humans. He just got something more stubborn and determined than any Alien had ever seen, and humans are known as the weaker species! Really great read!!!
February 21, 2020
*I am a beta reader for this author and read this book before publication and copy was finalized*
I really liked this book. I love me some hate-to-love romance and this book gave me that in spades. I have come to really love these gargoyle-esk men and their hearts of stone. If I were these female characters, I wouldn’t put up anywhere near as much of a fight, but maybe that’s just me. I am so excited for the next book in this series. I want more of this world and these hot romance stories!
I really liked this book. I love me some hate-to-love romance and this book gave me that in spades. I have come to really love these gargoyle-esk men and their hearts of stone. If I were these female characters, I wouldn’t put up anywhere near as much of a fight, but maybe that’s just me. I am so excited for the next book in this series. I want more of this world and these hot romance stories!
February 25, 2020
Awesome Book
Loved everything about the book and just as great as the first one! Everything you want in a romance about aliens with enough action, drama, love, and steamy hot romance with awesome characters. A must buy and waiting anxiously for the next book .
Loved everything about the book and just as great as the first one! Everything you want in a romance about aliens with enough action, drama, love, and steamy hot romance with awesome characters. A must buy and waiting anxiously for the next book .
February 17, 2020
Love this series
Scarlett has been kidnapped twice once by eleven aliens. Then she was given to a primitive race of gargoyle aliens. She is not happy about either her twin in still on earth. When she is taken as a breeder by Draal she strikes a deal reunite her with her sister she will bear him a child. However Draal is not the cruel male he seems to be just in pain. When she gets to know him and causes his shattering can she ever really leave him? This is such a fantastic series the world building is wonderful and I love that her female characters all have something to offer. I can't wait for the next couple in this series.
Scarlett has been kidnapped twice once by eleven aliens. Then she was given to a primitive race of gargoyle aliens. She is not happy about either her twin in still on earth. When she is taken as a breeder by Draal she strikes a deal reunite her with her sister she will bear him a child. However Draal is not the cruel male he seems to be just in pain. When she gets to know him and causes his shattering can she ever really leave him? This is such a fantastic series the world building is wonderful and I love that her female characters all have something to offer. I can't wait for the next couple in this series.
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