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Alien's Captive: A SciFi Alien Romance
Dalia was a woman on a mission. Track down the aliens who were slowly pushing humanity away from the stars, and teach them what it meant to mess with the Fleet! The only problem? The moment she runs into the mysterious aliens she gets captured and thrown into a strange gladiatorial arena as first prize for the winners!
Kir used to have it all. A good ship. A fearsome reputation. Until he was captured and it was all taken away. Now he's forced to fight in an arena for the amusement of his alien captors, knowing it's only a matter of time before he dies in the arena or is killed by the cruel aliens. Then he saw a strange new alien woman from a species he's never known, and everything changes.
Two captives held in the clutches of a deadly alien species. Two fierce warriors forced to come together to defy the stars and save themselves. Two lovers who need to learn to work together, or die!
Alien's Captive is a 50,000 word standalone science fiction romance with humor, steamy action, and the happily ever after you know you want!
Kir used to have it all. A good ship. A fearsome reputation. Until he was captured and it was all taken away. Now he's forced to fight in an arena for the amusement of his alien captors, knowing it's only a matter of time before he dies in the arena or is killed by the cruel aliens. Then he saw a strange new alien woman from a species he's never known, and everything changes.
Two captives held in the clutches of a deadly alien species. Two fierce warriors forced to come together to defy the stars and save themselves. Two lovers who need to learn to work together, or die!
Alien's Captive is a 50,000 word standalone science fiction romance with humor, steamy action, and the happily ever after you know you want!
170 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 19, 2019
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April 12, 2021
There wasn't enough romance for me in this one.
September 12, 2019
3.5 rounded up. So, 4.
The beginning was a little dry, especially as we first meet Dalia. It made sense eventually, though, as all the technology became a rather important plot point. However, I also laughed out loud several times. I really liked the names of the ships, for example. So, yay for sci-fi with a sense of humor! And I enjoyed all the action at the end - like a sci-fi adventure, summer blockbuster-type movie.
I wasn't crazy about Dalia, but she wasn't horrible either. I've definitely read worse heroines (especially in sci-fi romances, for some reason - so many weak or ditzy heroines). She wasn't TSTL but she definitely had some moments where I was just shaking my head (like her completely weird timing for their hookup in the cell?).
Loved Kir. Any good snarky hero gains points with me. And hey - space pirate!
One of the hardest parts of any sci-fi story (romance or otherwise) is actually giving the aliens that.. well, alien feeling. That was one of the points that lost stars for me. The chatter sounded very contemporary and very natural. Even in Kir's own thoughts, he could have been an average 21st century guy on the street. And especially when both Kir and Dalia were conversing in Klik (not the first, or even second, language for either of them). There weren't any translation glitches or hesitations or anything. And would Dalia really have been comfortable enough (in a language that Terrans barely knew) to actually banter? Terrans had only captured a few Klik, remember- how comprehensive a language guide could Earth have? So yeah, the whole language/culture sci-fi feel was a little off.
The other big spot where the story lost stars was in a few plot threads that were just hanging. Like the dream connection. The two had been appearing in each other's dreams for weeks, right? Why? Once they were together, it was never mentioned again, not even between the two of them. Just kinda weird.
There were definitely some grammar errors and typos. Noticeable, but not enough to detract from the story.
Alternating 1st person POV. No cheating or OW/OM drama. Plenty of action and alien death, but lighter on the sex scenes (yes, they are there, just not as prevalent as in some stories). A little dry to start, but once the world is established, there's some good laughs and plenty of action. No cliffhanger, at least for the main couple, but there's more to this world if the author wanted to develop it more.
Would I read more by this author? Yes. There's not more in this series (at least right now) but I'd read other books by them, certainly.
The beginning was a little dry, especially as we first meet Dalia. It made sense eventually, though, as all the technology became a rather important plot point. However, I also laughed out loud several times. I really liked the names of the ships, for example. So, yay for sci-fi with a sense of humor! And I enjoyed all the action at the end - like a sci-fi adventure, summer blockbuster-type movie.
I wasn't crazy about Dalia, but she wasn't horrible either. I've definitely read worse heroines (especially in sci-fi romances, for some reason - so many weak or ditzy heroines). She wasn't TSTL but she definitely had some moments where I was just shaking my head (like her completely weird timing for their hookup in the cell?).
Loved Kir. Any good snarky hero gains points with me. And hey - space pirate!
One of the hardest parts of any sci-fi story (romance or otherwise) is actually giving the aliens that.. well, alien feeling. That was one of the points that lost stars for me. The chatter sounded very contemporary and very natural. Even in Kir's own thoughts, he could have been an average 21st century guy on the street. And especially when both Kir and Dalia were conversing in Klik (not the first, or even second, language for either of them). There weren't any translation glitches or hesitations or anything. And would Dalia really have been comfortable enough (in a language that Terrans barely knew) to actually banter? Terrans had only captured a few Klik, remember- how comprehensive a language guide could Earth have? So yeah, the whole language/culture sci-fi feel was a little off.
The other big spot where the story lost stars was in a few plot threads that were just hanging. Like the dream connection. The two had been appearing in each other's dreams for weeks, right? Why? Once they were together, it was never mentioned again, not even between the two of them. Just kinda weird.
There were definitely some grammar errors and typos. Noticeable, but not enough to detract from the story.
Alternating 1st person POV. No cheating or OW/OM drama. Plenty of action and alien death, but lighter on the sex scenes (yes, they are there, just not as prevalent as in some stories). A little dry to start, but once the world is established, there's some good laughs and plenty of action. No cliffhanger, at least for the main couple, but there's more to this world if the author wanted to develop it more.
Would I read more by this author? Yes. There's not more in this series (at least right now) but I'd read other books by them, certainly.
June 23, 2019
Good story, really bad dialogue
I gave this book three stars mainly because I am a fan of this author and was waiting to see a new book release.
I liked the story concept but the dialogue between two aliens in another alien language was too earthly and smooth to be believable. They were communicating on a level that people who speak the same language from different backgrounds find difficult to do. Yet here they were bantering and making jokes that I think only close friends would get. That was a bit hard to reconcile for me.
I liked the alien 'pirate' hero but was a bit put off by the heroine who was supposed to be efficient and tough but came across as ditzy and schoolgirlish. The action scenes were fun albeit a bit juvenile for me.
There we a few grammar errors but they did not take away from the story. All in all I enjoyed the ride but it felt like I was reading a comic book in a way.
I gave this book three stars mainly because I am a fan of this author and was waiting to see a new book release.
I liked the story concept but the dialogue between two aliens in another alien language was too earthly and smooth to be believable. They were communicating on a level that people who speak the same language from different backgrounds find difficult to do. Yet here they were bantering and making jokes that I think only close friends would get. That was a bit hard to reconcile for me.
I liked the alien 'pirate' hero but was a bit put off by the heroine who was supposed to be efficient and tough but came across as ditzy and schoolgirlish. The action scenes were fun albeit a bit juvenile for me.
There we a few grammar errors but they did not take away from the story. All in all I enjoyed the ride but it felt like I was reading a comic book in a way.
June 26, 2019
Dahlia and Kir’s story is more than I expected
A little bit Spartacus (in all the best ways) and a lot intergalactic adventure, Dahlia and Kir are two very different warriors, on very different paths, fighting the same fight for very different reasons.
Dahlia is pure modern independence and strength, but that doesn’t mean she wants to spend her life alone. Kir is a rule bender... but that doesn’t mean he has zero respect for what’s right.
This was a fun, done in one swashbuckling adventure that ended with me curious if we will get to return to this Universe.
An enjoyable, and relaxing, Kindle Unlimited read.
A little bit Spartacus (in all the best ways) and a lot intergalactic adventure, Dahlia and Kir are two very different warriors, on very different paths, fighting the same fight for very different reasons.
Dahlia is pure modern independence and strength, but that doesn’t mean she wants to spend her life alone. Kir is a rule bender... but that doesn’t mean he has zero respect for what’s right.
This was a fun, done in one swashbuckling adventure that ended with me curious if we will get to return to this Universe.
An enjoyable, and relaxing, Kindle Unlimited read.
June 24, 2019
2.75 there were too many things that I was skipping over
June 25, 2019
Fair to midling
A very good story. Plot opens up on a battle, due in alien vs alien. Then as in a human female. And voila a good sci fi romance. Very entertaining!!!
A very good story. Plot opens up on a battle, due in alien vs alien. Then as in a human female. And voila a good sci fi romance. Very entertaining!!!
June 25, 2019
I couldn't finish it. It was horrible. 😱
September 12, 2019
A nice enjoyable quick read with aliens, romance and action.
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