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Most Wanted Alien Brides: Kanteran #1
Alien Need
He needs her to prove his theory. She just needs a safe home. When the threats start coming in, they both need each other to survive.
Most Wanted Alien Brides: Kantenans. Book 1The last thing she expects is a mate, but when this big beast of an alien comes to take her away, what can she do?
Enjoy being a princess?
Well, why not?
But she's not ready for the kind of attention she brings.
The threats start coming in, and then she must rely on her new alien mate to keep her safe.
But when his secrets are revealed, it throws a wrench in everything.
And all bets are off.
- GenresScience Fiction Romance
200 pages, ebook
Published March 3, 2022
About the author
Candice Gilmer
79 books121 followersIt took getting grounded for Candice Gilmer to realize her imagination was much more interesting than the real world. Stuck at home over grades in high school, she started writing her own stories — and she never stopped.
She published her first book, Fantasy Girl, in 2008. Since then, the USA Today and New York Times bestselling author has published 50+ romances about werewolves and vampires, cyborgs and sexy aliens, demons and fairy tale princesses — a range as wide as her proudly geeky heart. She's a devoted fan of Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel, and DC (yes, you really can love them all), and Captain America will always hold the top spot.
Her muse is very insistent and never runs out of ideas. Candice stays busy, and she wouldn't have it any other way. Well. Maybe with a personal chef on staff.
Website: Candicegilmer.com
She published her first book, Fantasy Girl, in 2008. Since then, the USA Today and New York Times bestselling author has published 50+ romances about werewolves and vampires, cyborgs and sexy aliens, demons and fairy tale princesses — a range as wide as her proudly geeky heart. She's a devoted fan of Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel, and DC (yes, you really can love them all), and Captain America will always hold the top spot.
Her muse is very insistent and never runs out of ideas. Candice stays busy, and she wouldn't have it any other way. Well. Maybe with a personal chef on staff.
Website: Candicegilmer.com
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May 23, 2023
Alien need tuvo sus momentos y momentos pero es un buen comienzo de serie.
•Mi opinión puede contener Spoilers.
•Esta destinada a ser un descargo personal no para que alguien más lea pero si lo haces y te ofende, me disculpo porque sé lo que es que te guste un libro y otros lo critiquen.
Alien need de Candice Gilmer serie Most Wanted Alien Brides Kantenans libro 1
Argumento:
Él la necesita para probar su teoría. Ella sólo quería una cama caliente. Pero cuando las amenazas se vuelven reales, ambos se necesitan mutuamente para sobrevivir.
Lo último que espera es un compañero, pero cuando esta gran bestia alienígena viene a llevársela, ¿qué puede hacer?
¿Disfrutas de ser una princesa?
¿Bueno, por qué no?
Pero ella no está lista para el tipo de atención que trae.
Las amenazas comienzan a llegar y luego debe confiar en su nuevo compañero alienígena para mantenerla a salvo.
Pero cuando se revelan sus secretos, todo se desmorona.
Y todas las apuestas están canceladas
Mi humilde opinión:
Khalzin, alien científico, cree que es posible para un Kantenan encontrar una pareja de otro mundo. Es la única forma de evitar su extinción. El consejo, incluidos sus fríos padres, no lo creen posible y piden que lo pruebe para aceptar su propuesta. Khalzin convoca a algunos Kantenans voluntarios, incluido él, para que conozcan a un grupo de mujeres que vendrán a su mundo para comprobar si una conexión con alguna de ellas es posible pero alguien quiere sabotear su trabajo. El experimento se vuelve peligroso y Khalzin tiene mucho que perder si todo falla incluido a Janae, la mujer con la que tuvo una inmediata conexión y eligió como pareja.
Sobre la raza... No pude imaginar bien esta raza alienígena en mí cabeza, astas, cuernos, el color de piel, armadura incrustada que incrementa su tamaño según las emociones? Nudo durante el sexo? Era una mezcolanza de detalles que me dejaba pensando.
Khalzin y Janae son de diferentes clases sociales, polos opuestos pero la atracción fue instantánea y juntos se complementaban. A pesar de sus diferencias, los dos se entienden rápidamente pero la relación romántica fue construyéndose lento por lo que la escena de pasión se hizo esperar un poco. Los protagonistas eran agradables y me gustó que trabajaran juntos para descubrir el enemigo que amenazaba sus vidas. Pero el aspecto romántico no me emocionó tanto.
Algo que me molestaba de Janae es que continuamente dijera que no era la más hermosa y Khalzin que tuviera que repetirle lo hermosa que la encontraba.
El romance no es central en la historia, si bien estaba el problema de encontrar una mujer para salvar a la raza, todo eso queda a un lado cuando atacan a Khalzin y Janae y los demás Kantenans y mujeres del proyecto. Entonces deben resolver un misterio sobre quién quiere sabotearlos.
Disfruté de las partes de acción y peligro. Me pareció interesante también la parte científica y la teoría que tenía que probar Khalzin para salvar a su especie de la extinción.
Alien need es una lectura que me gustó en partes. Lamentablemente el final fue predecible. Queda mucho por resolver y explicar tras los ataques pero no me tienta a continuar con la serie.
March 20, 2022
Candice keeps you coming back for more!
From her imaginative settings, relatable characters and her steamy spicy scenes, you can't put her books down.
The Kantenan race is a dying one, in danger of becoming too alike and possibly all related at some point.
an aspiring kantenan scientist wants to bring some diversity back into the gene pool by bringing mates in from the galactic dating agency. The rulers of his planet sound agreeable but are wary of change (aren't all governments like that?)
His social experiment is about to really take off until tragedy strikes, but only after he meets the possible love of his life. Now he has to protect his love, his experiment, his planet and the rest of the guests from the agency, on top of trying to find out the truth. That's a lot to handle even for a hunky extraterrestrial prince.
From her imaginative settings, relatable characters and her steamy spicy scenes, you can't put her books down.
The Kantenan race is a dying one, in danger of becoming too alike and possibly all related at some point.
an aspiring kantenan scientist wants to bring some diversity back into the gene pool by bringing mates in from the galactic dating agency. The rulers of his planet sound agreeable but are wary of change (aren't all governments like that?)
His social experiment is about to really take off until tragedy strikes, but only after he meets the possible love of his life. Now he has to protect his love, his experiment, his planet and the rest of the guests from the agency, on top of trying to find out the truth. That's a lot to handle even for a hunky extraterrestrial prince.
March 3, 2022
Khalzin (a Kantenan) is a sort of scientist. He’s trying to find away to keep his people from being wiped out. He will use the Galactic Alliance Alien Mating Program.
Janae (part Terran and part Nevillian humanoid) was excited to go to the Kantenan World. She was living on the streets (a Less) at Trinity Alpha Prime. She was surprised when Khalzin chose her as his mate. Janae just thought she was just a filler “to make the pretty ones look good”.
As Khalzin and Janae get to know each other better through their courtship, there’s more explosions and more danger.
Khalzin and Janae need to stop whoever is sabotaging the experiment.
Can’t wait for Alien Wanted Most Wanted Brides: Kantenan Book 2
Lisa Christian
Janae (part Terran and part Nevillian humanoid) was excited to go to the Kantenan World. She was living on the streets (a Less) at Trinity Alpha Prime. She was surprised when Khalzin chose her as his mate. Janae just thought she was just a filler “to make the pretty ones look good”.
As Khalzin and Janae get to know each other better through their courtship, there’s more explosions and more danger.
Khalzin and Janae need to stop whoever is sabotaging the experiment.
Can’t wait for Alien Wanted Most Wanted Brides: Kantenan Book 2
Lisa Christian
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 17, 2025
What a fun read!
I needed a fun, fast read and this fit the bill. We have humanoid aliens from various planets in need of wives to help improve the genome. (Inbreeding can be a bugger.) But as in all societies, some people can't stand change. Traditions are sacred. And the scientist who joins the Galactic Alliance for this purpose finds himself not only heading the study, but participating.
I definitely will be reading the next book in the series, because the characters are interesting and relatable. Yes, aliens can be related to - what are we but a bunch of humans from different societies and beliefs who are trying to live on this planet in harmony. As in our current environment, harmony in this book is not always easy.
I needed a fun, fast read and this fit the bill. We have humanoid aliens from various planets in need of wives to help improve the genome. (Inbreeding can be a bugger.) But as in all societies, some people can't stand change. Traditions are sacred. And the scientist who joins the Galactic Alliance for this purpose finds himself not only heading the study, but participating.
I definitely will be reading the next book in the series, because the characters are interesting and relatable. Yes, aliens can be related to - what are we but a bunch of humans from different societies and beliefs who are trying to live on this planet in harmony. As in our current environment, harmony in this book is not always easy.
September 24, 2024
Solution Or Problem?
A well-known problem for humanity and apparently also for aliens: how to deal with (necessary ?) change. In this case, even the leaders of the Kantenan society don’t know how to deal with it. Which means that the ordered test case is met with sabotage, origin unknown. Until the last pages and they make the end into a cliffhanger. A problem in itself, as this book was written in 2022 and the next one is not in sight (yet ?).
A disappointment for me, because the story is thrilling and engaging and I would definitely like to know what happens next. So please, CG, continue!
A well-known problem for humanity and apparently also for aliens: how to deal with (necessary ?) change. In this case, even the leaders of the Kantenan society don’t know how to deal with it. Which means that the ordered test case is met with sabotage, origin unknown. Until the last pages and they make the end into a cliffhanger. A problem in itself, as this book was written in 2022 and the next one is not in sight (yet ?).
A disappointment for me, because the story is thrilling and engaging and I would definitely like to know what happens next. So please, CG, continue!
March 24, 2026
This is Book 1 of the MWAB: The Kantenans series. And a FANrastic start it is! Look forward to more from this world.
'A scarred survivor. A scientist with everything to prove. And a mate bond that might save them both — or destroy everything.'
The characters were very appealing and likeable and complicated and absolutely perfect together. Plot was intriguing and intense and well paced. World building was excellent and impressive. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend.
Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
'A scarred survivor. A scientist with everything to prove. And a mate bond that might save them both — or destroy everything.'
The characters were very appealing and likeable and complicated and absolutely perfect together. Plot was intriguing and intense and well paced. World building was excellent and impressive. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend.
Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 4, 2022
Khalzin is a scientist trying to find a way to keep his species from dying out. Using the Mating Program, he picks Janae, someone who never thought she would have a mate. The closer they get, the more they connect. But there is danger and someone sabotaging his work.
I loved the plot and having the scientist and his experiment aspect. Khalzin and Janae have an unconventional romance, but it was still fun to read nonetheless. My only issue with the book was that it ended too quickly. It felt like part of the story wasn't added, so I'm hoping the next book will pick this up.
I loved the plot and having the scientist and his experiment aspect. Khalzin and Janae have an unconventional romance, but it was still fun to read nonetheless. My only issue with the book was that it ended too quickly. It felt like part of the story wasn't added, so I'm hoping the next book will pick this up.
March 7, 2022
What a fantastic start to a new series!
Candice Gilmer has created another fascinating world and diverse cast of characters for me to love and hate.
From the start, everything the main characters expect to happen is immediately tossed out the window as they both find themselves in an almost completely unexpected situation.
Will they find out how deep the chaor runs? I can't wait for the rest of this series to see how everything turns out.
Candice Gilmer has created another fascinating world and diverse cast of characters for me to love and hate.
From the start, everything the main characters expect to happen is immediately tossed out the window as they both find themselves in an almost completely unexpected situation.
Will they find out how deep the chaor runs? I can't wait for the rest of this series to see how everything turns out.
March 22, 2026
I liked how the books plot immediately kept you on your toes. You got enough opposition, mixed with a sweet romance, and unique details. The storyline was woven in a way that makes you want to read the next book immediately. Even had a plot twist! Though I did guess correctly, not sure if it was written to be guessed or not. Enjoyed the book enough that I would like to read the next one!.
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.
March 9, 2022
Love the whole alien trope.
It's a sweet love story of a girl who grew up in the streets finds shelter on a ship for women who want a mate and get picked.
They have an instant connection and have to conquer lots of attacks.
I wish the story was longer, because dying to know what will happen in the future with them.
Can't wait to read the stories of the other 3 guys and their possible mates.
It's a sweet love story of a girl who grew up in the streets finds shelter on a ship for women who want a mate and get picked.
They have an instant connection and have to conquer lots of attacks.
I wish the story was longer, because dying to know what will happen in the future with them.
Can't wait to read the stories of the other 3 guys and their possible mates.
May 2, 2026
I enjoyed this book. Very fast paced, easy read. Sure some parts were a little out there but you know, it's a book about alien brides so that should be expected! I will absolutely be reading the next one. I think this did a good job of laying the ground work so that the following books could follow the same story line but from different perspectives which is cool.
March 4, 2022
There is so much of this story left to read, it ended way too soon, with far too many dangling threads. Great story, and interesting plot and characters, but now I have to wait for the next’s book in the series
May 10, 2025
Science vs Insta-attraction
For readers who like the premise of fated relationships, yet don't want things to go TOO smoothly! The storyline keeps you on your toes, with a twist at the end!
For readers who like the premise of fated relationships, yet don't want things to go TOO smoothly! The storyline keeps you on your toes, with a twist at the end!
March 7, 2026
This is an exciting sci-fi/fated mate romance! I liked it very much.. It is interesting and passionate, with danger and suspense..
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.
March 29, 2026
Alien Need by Candice Gilmer is a great alien science fiction romance. The story is entertaining, enjoyable, slow burn romance, and more. Alien Need is the first book in MWAB: The Kantenans series.
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.
March 4, 2022
An amazing action packed adventure. Wonderful characters that come to life with much more. ❤️❤️📚👍
July 17, 2022
WOW
Dang, Candice Gilmer! You rocked this was out the park. It was exciting and tense, full of surprises, battle and betrayal. I loved it.
Dang, Candice Gilmer! You rocked this was out the park. It was exciting and tense, full of surprises, battle and betrayal. I loved it.
December 25, 2025
story was ok
The story was ok, but the writing felt a little bit stilted to me. The characters never seemed to be fully developed, so it was hard to form much attachment to them.
The story was ok, but the writing felt a little bit stilted to me. The characters never seemed to be fully developed, so it was hard to form much attachment to them.
November 7, 2026
Amazing
Lost one star because the “I am ordinary” comment became annoying after repeating so so many times. I still loved it and can’t wait to read the others in the series.
Lost one star because the “I am ordinary” comment became annoying after repeating so so many times. I still loved it and can’t wait to read the others in the series.
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