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Shards of Infinity #1
Alien's Host
My alien client craves complete control…
When I have to cancel my vacation last minute to meet with a mysterious new alien client, I don’t know whether to be annoyed, worried, or curious—I've never met an alien in the flesh before. The way Kuthil Ash Kharn towers over me leaves me frozen in his shadow. I fight to keep control under the golden giant's penetrating gaze, but he sees right through me, and I just want to get through this job and go home.
But a freak blizzard hits, leaving me trapped and injured at his ranch. With no way out, I have no choice but to allow Kuthil Ash Kharn to help me. Except his strange alien powers don’t just heal me—they come with unintended dark consequences.
Now a part of him is inside of me, and it’s impossible not to be overwhelmed by him. I feel him moving underneath my skin and I’m doing my best to fight the way he manipulates my body and mind, but there’s no escape. Not even in my dreams.
And the worst thing of all is... I’m afraid I’m starting to enjoy it.
Alien’s Host is a steamy science fiction romance suitable for readers who like a strong heroine and are intrigued by a well-intentioned but possessive alien. This story was originally published in the Unwrapping the Alien anthology. It contains a revised ending with three additional chapters.
When I have to cancel my vacation last minute to meet with a mysterious new alien client, I don’t know whether to be annoyed, worried, or curious—I've never met an alien in the flesh before. The way Kuthil Ash Kharn towers over me leaves me frozen in his shadow. I fight to keep control under the golden giant's penetrating gaze, but he sees right through me, and I just want to get through this job and go home.
But a freak blizzard hits, leaving me trapped and injured at his ranch. With no way out, I have no choice but to allow Kuthil Ash Kharn to help me. Except his strange alien powers don’t just heal me—they come with unintended dark consequences.
Now a part of him is inside of me, and it’s impossible not to be overwhelmed by him. I feel him moving underneath my skin and I’m doing my best to fight the way he manipulates my body and mind, but there’s no escape. Not even in my dreams.
And the worst thing of all is... I’m afraid I’m starting to enjoy it.
Alien’s Host is a steamy science fiction romance suitable for readers who like a strong heroine and are intrigued by a well-intentioned but possessive alien. This story was originally published in the Unwrapping the Alien anthology. It contains a revised ending with three additional chapters.
144 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 11, 2023
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February 13, 2023
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Plot - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice - 🌶️🌶️🌶️
What the hell did I just read? Why was it so good? When can I get more?
Ok, ok let's calm down and start from the start.
I was randomly looking through the new alien romance book and this book pinged my curiosity. I went in blind and didn't even know what I was getting myself into. That blurb did not prepare me for the plot.
Lalya Oberman is a financial advisor working for a company that gives no damn about its employees and their work-life balance. She is called upon to attend to a very urgent request for financial advice from an Alien client aka Kuthil Ash Kharan (mind you it's his first name, they don't have any last name and he hates to be called by a pet name) during her Christmas vacations.
Cancelling her Christmas plans, she flies to Alabama to attend to this very special client and gets stranded on his ranch due to bad weather. Then she gets injured and Kuthil Ash Kharan has to heal her and by healing her I mean planting an actual living sentient part of himself in her.
The male lead Kuthil Ash Kharan was an actual alien being that only took a body to communicate more freely with the humans. They were...I don't even know how to explain him. He was explained as an infinite being that had no body or concrete shape. They were mind and magic in one. I loved how confusing it was to imagine him. It made me feel all the emotions Layla was going through when understanding him and his form.
The book had a theme of Alien possession, I didn't know how the writer was going to show that but the moment the shard of Kuthil Ash Kharan was presented, I understood it. The shard of Kuthil Ash Kharan was the internal male lead that occupied Layla's body when Kuthil Ash Kharan healed her. The main lead possessed the body of the FMC. Their metaphysical relationship had its ups and downs and was developed throughout the book even though it was a novella.
The spice was good. The MMC had tentacles aside from a very human appendage and knew how to use those tentacles too. There was a bit of fluid play if you are into it and restraining too (obvious with the tentacles present).
In all, I enjoyed the story. It was very different from the usual alien romances. The story ends on the tone of HFN and I'm excited to read more😍.
Happy Reading all.
Plot - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice - 🌶️🌶️🌶️
What the hell did I just read? Why was it so good? When can I get more?
Ok, ok let's calm down and start from the start.
I was randomly looking through the new alien romance book and this book pinged my curiosity. I went in blind and didn't even know what I was getting myself into. That blurb did not prepare me for the plot.
Lalya Oberman is a financial advisor working for a company that gives no damn about its employees and their work-life balance. She is called upon to attend to a very urgent request for financial advice from an Alien client aka Kuthil Ash Kharan (mind you it's his first name, they don't have any last name and he hates to be called by a pet name) during her Christmas vacations.
Cancelling her Christmas plans, she flies to Alabama to attend to this very special client and gets stranded on his ranch due to bad weather. Then she gets injured and Kuthil Ash Kharan has to heal her and by healing her I mean planting an actual living sentient part of himself in her.
The male lead Kuthil Ash Kharan was an actual alien being that only took a body to communicate more freely with the humans. They were...I don't even know how to explain him. He was explained as an infinite being that had no body or concrete shape. They were mind and magic in one. I loved how confusing it was to imagine him. It made me feel all the emotions Layla was going through when understanding him and his form.
The book had a theme of Alien possession, I didn't know how the writer was going to show that but the moment the shard of Kuthil Ash Kharan was presented, I understood it. The shard of Kuthil Ash Kharan was the internal male lead that occupied Layla's body when Kuthil Ash Kharan healed her. The main lead possessed the body of the FMC. Their metaphysical relationship had its ups and downs and was developed throughout the book even though it was a novella.
The spice was good. The MMC had tentacles aside from a very human appendage and knew how to use those tentacles too. There was a bit of fluid play if you are into it and restraining too (obvious with the tentacles present).
In all, I enjoyed the story. It was very different from the usual alien romances. The story ends on the tone of HFN and I'm excited to read more😍.
Happy Reading all.
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February 4, 2023
Layla, a financial advisor, is sent to a ranch in Alabama to work with Kuthil Ash Kharn, an alien living on Earth. She's not sure why he needed the services of a New York City-based financial advisor and things seem a little off when she meets him. Kuthil Ash Kharn is not what he seems, which Layla will find out when she's severely injured during a blizzard, and he has to heal her. By healing Layla, the rather unemotional Kuthil Ash Kharn leaves her with a tentacled symbiont, the Shard of Kuthil Ash Kharn (Kak), with whom she embarks on a metaphysical relationship. Definitely not your typical alien romance. I read the original shorter version in the Unwrapping the Alien anthology and there is definitely a lot more in this version about Layla and Kak’s relationship. Looking forward to Aliens’ Vice and Kuthil Ash Kharn.
February 12, 2023
Different But Intriguing . . .
Layla Oberman is a financial advisor assigned to work with an alien, Kuthil Ash Kharn (his name), referred to as KAK by the staff (among themselves) since it was easier to say. He needs a fast turnaround for an investment opportunity – so she is stuck there for Christmas. She was surprised to be picked up at the train station in a Town Car for the drive to meet the client a day early. Layla was not pleased at this since she had dressed very casually and was not dressed professionally to meet the alien. But she had no choice apparently. And since she now knew Kuthil Ash Kharn wanted financial advice for buying a farm, their meeting would probably be over quickly as she would merely advise him to get an estate lawyer. It was getting colder and darker by the minute as she knocked on the door. KAK knew she was irritated, so he invited her to stay at the ranch. She refused, so he had her driven to the hotel. She heard the extreme weather warning on the radio predicting heavy snow. And since she was in Alabama, she figured they meant a couple of snowflakes. Her thoughts turned to KAK and how empty he seemed inside.
Her driver told her the next day that they were expecting a blizzard. It started snowing when she got to the ranch. To her surprise, KAK had decorated his home with a huge Christmas tree, ornaments for her to hang, and lots of lights. When the snow started, they went to the barn to feed the horses and continue their discussion of purchasing property. But on the walk back in the impossibly heavy snowstorm, Layla got disoriented and tripped over something. KAK backtracked and picked her up from the snow. She had ended up back at the barn, so he took her inside and did something odd to her broken ankle. It felt strange. This was what he called molding, it should help heal her, but what was happening was unexpected. What did this mean for them? Could they stop this?
Layla Oberman is a financial advisor assigned to work with an alien, Kuthil Ash Kharn (his name), referred to as KAK by the staff (among themselves) since it was easier to say. He needs a fast turnaround for an investment opportunity – so she is stuck there for Christmas. She was surprised to be picked up at the train station in a Town Car for the drive to meet the client a day early. Layla was not pleased at this since she had dressed very casually and was not dressed professionally to meet the alien. But she had no choice apparently. And since she now knew Kuthil Ash Kharn wanted financial advice for buying a farm, their meeting would probably be over quickly as she would merely advise him to get an estate lawyer. It was getting colder and darker by the minute as she knocked on the door. KAK knew she was irritated, so he invited her to stay at the ranch. She refused, so he had her driven to the hotel. She heard the extreme weather warning on the radio predicting heavy snow. And since she was in Alabama, she figured they meant a couple of snowflakes. Her thoughts turned to KAK and how empty he seemed inside.
Her driver told her the next day that they were expecting a blizzard. It started snowing when she got to the ranch. To her surprise, KAK had decorated his home with a huge Christmas tree, ornaments for her to hang, and lots of lights. When the snow started, they went to the barn to feed the horses and continue their discussion of purchasing property. But on the walk back in the impossibly heavy snowstorm, Layla got disoriented and tripped over something. KAK backtracked and picked her up from the snow. She had ended up back at the barn, so he took her inside and did something odd to her broken ankle. It felt strange. This was what he called molding, it should help heal her, but what was happening was unexpected. What did this mean for them? Could they stop this?
February 11, 2023
Layla, the female human lead, is a financial advisor who has been sent to provide financial advice to Kuthil Ash Kharn, the male alien lead, because she is the only female employed by her organisation and he specifically requested a female. She is suspicious and unhappy, because she’s going to have to spend Christmas away from her family.
Upon meeting him and realising he has literally no idea about human culture, she starts to educate him. Neither of them is particularly sure what to do about the attraction between but, when she is injured, he places part of himself in her to heal her.
The cost to him is significant, meaning he needs to go back to his home planet for restoration but the implications for Layla are greater - the piece of him in her is sentient and starts to literally make itself felt…
This novella is tri POV - female lead, external male lead, and internal male lead. It is well written, and very unusual. I read it when it was a short story in a holiday anthology but think that this novella is significantly better fleshed out and much more coherent than the original. This ends with a small cliffhanger leading into the next story. I found the story interesting and quite unlike anything else I’ve read. I’m not sure I love it, mostly because cliff hangers aren’t really my thing, and I’m looking forward to the second story to see a resolution.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Upon meeting him and realising he has literally no idea about human culture, she starts to educate him. Neither of them is particularly sure what to do about the attraction between but, when she is injured, he places part of himself in her to heal her.
The cost to him is significant, meaning he needs to go back to his home planet for restoration but the implications for Layla are greater - the piece of him in her is sentient and starts to literally make itself felt…
This novella is tri POV - female lead, external male lead, and internal male lead. It is well written, and very unusual. I read it when it was a short story in a holiday anthology but think that this novella is significantly better fleshed out and much more coherent than the original. This ends with a small cliffhanger leading into the next story. I found the story interesting and quite unlike anything else I’ve read. I’m not sure I love it, mostly because cliff hangers aren’t really my thing, and I’m looking forward to the second story to see a resolution.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 12, 2023
This book is one of the few alien romances I have read where the aliens are truly different from the humans, not just in physical appearance or cultural values, but in their essential, molecular makeup. I was fascinated by the enormity of the difference between human Layla Oberman and alien Kuthil Ash Kharn--a difference so vast that it was almost impossible for him to find a way of explaining it to her. As the story unfolds, they both struggles with the practical, emotional, and psychological issues that challenge a relationship between them. We see a contest of wills, with both trying to retain their essential natures but realizing that the connection forced on them by necessity has irrevocably changed who they are. They must open themselves to new ways of seeing the world and learn how to adapt to each other if they are to thrive and coexist successfully. I found the book intellectually provocative, as is usually the case with high-quality science fiction, and mouth-wateringly steamy as befits any first-rate romance novel. Throw in some snark, humor, and sly references to contemporary gender relations, and you have an engaging story that goes beyond the usual alien/human romance tropes.
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 6, 2023
This review was originally posted for Alien’s Host featured in the Unwrapping the Alien anthology.
It has been slightly updated to reflect the publishing of the stand-alone version that now includes additional chapters and a revised ending.
I found this story to be an amazingly good read and a different kind of alien encounter that added lots of fresh, imaginative spark to the alien/human romance genre.
Layla Oberman, financial advisor has been given the opportunity by her employer Rosey Financial to assist Kuthil Ash Kharn one of the aliens now residing on Earth with a pressing financial opportunity.
Happening right before the Christmas holiday Layla hopes to wrap up (sorry, pun intended) the assignment and return home to her family before the big day.
When Layla becomes injured Kuthil Ash Kharn heals her with a shard from his own essence and their story becomes ever more intriguing as this molding of the two produces some very interesting results.
With touches of the metaphysical, amusing alien/human interactions, and lots of spice I found a completely delightful read within these pages which revealed a story of two very different entities becoming one amidst the season of joy and told within a well written, heart tugging narrative that has me eagerly looking forward to the continuation of their story in the next book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
It has been slightly updated to reflect the publishing of the stand-alone version that now includes additional chapters and a revised ending.
I found this story to be an amazingly good read and a different kind of alien encounter that added lots of fresh, imaginative spark to the alien/human romance genre.
Layla Oberman, financial advisor has been given the opportunity by her employer Rosey Financial to assist Kuthil Ash Kharn one of the aliens now residing on Earth with a pressing financial opportunity.
Happening right before the Christmas holiday Layla hopes to wrap up (sorry, pun intended) the assignment and return home to her family before the big day.
When Layla becomes injured Kuthil Ash Kharn heals her with a shard from his own essence and their story becomes ever more intriguing as this molding of the two produces some very interesting results.
With touches of the metaphysical, amusing alien/human interactions, and lots of spice I found a completely delightful read within these pages which revealed a story of two very different entities becoming one amidst the season of joy and told within a well written, heart tugging narrative that has me eagerly looking forward to the continuation of their story in the next book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 16, 2023
“Women simply connect better with my kind.”
Woah! I have to admit my head is still spinning from this one. Let me start by warning you, do not, and I really mean this, do NOT read any reviews or anything about other books in the series before you read this one. You definitely don’t want even a hint of a spoiler. This story is so unique and nothing like any other alien romance I’ve ever read. It’s not even like Alexandra’s Federation Keepers books, and those were excellent. This book is fantastic! I can’t even express how amazing it is. There’s not really any way to even describe how or why without spoiling all the surprises, which too many of the other reviewers have done. Even talking about the main characters reveals too much. Let the blurb speak for itself about the basic plot. It’s perfect. Intriguing without giving away any secrets. If you love alien romances and are open to something that different, this is a perfect choice. Read it and then thank Alexandra for writing such an incredibly fascinating story. Then go put up a dead tree and cover it with shiny objects.
Woah! I have to admit my head is still spinning from this one. Let me start by warning you, do not, and I really mean this, do NOT read any reviews or anything about other books in the series before you read this one. You definitely don’t want even a hint of a spoiler. This story is so unique and nothing like any other alien romance I’ve ever read. It’s not even like Alexandra’s Federation Keepers books, and those were excellent. This book is fantastic! I can’t even express how amazing it is. There’s not really any way to even describe how or why without spoiling all the surprises, which too many of the other reviewers have done. Even talking about the main characters reveals too much. Let the blurb speak for itself about the basic plot. It’s perfect. Intriguing without giving away any secrets. If you love alien romances and are open to something that different, this is a perfect choice. Read it and then thank Alexandra for writing such an incredibly fascinating story. Then go put up a dead tree and cover it with shiny objects.
March 21, 2023
3.75 stars? 4 stars? Maybe higher?
I’m not sure how I feel about this book. It’s well written and has a super interesting premise for an alien romance, but it feels unfinished (turns out it’s a duet). I also don’t know how much I *like* the book, probably because I didn’t get a whole lot of love/romance vibes (you’ll understand once you read), but I’ve been thinking about the story for two days now. I will need to read the next book and meditate or something.
P.S. I came across this book from Anij’s review, and would agree it’s best read without any spoilers or reading too many reviews.
I’m not sure how I feel about this book. It’s well written and has a super interesting premise for an alien romance, but it feels unfinished (turns out it’s a duet). I also don’t know how much I *like* the book, probably because I didn’t get a whole lot of love/romance vibes (you’ll understand once you read), but I’ve been thinking about the story for two days now. I will need to read the next book and meditate or something.
P.S. I came across this book from Anij’s review, and would agree it’s best read without any spoilers or reading too many reviews.
February 15, 2023
This is an amazing new alien romance series! I was hooked from the start and can’t wait to read more. This is a very well written book with forced proximity, injuries which result in a very interesting healing process, tentacles, very spicy scenes and more with a happily ever after ending. The characters and wonderfully written and the storyline is a little dark but not too much. It’s an exciting and entertaining must read story you will definitely enjoy reading.
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 13, 2023
Not your normal "alien-meets-human woman" type of story.
This—” he gestured to himself “—is just one form of me. One best suited for survival among you. My essence is not this.”
After a lot of struggeling and fighting on both sides:
"The barrier between our species was too vast, and we both regretted ever crossing it, even out of necessity."
They finally find some modus vivendi. Recommended and looking forward to the next book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This—” he gestured to himself “—is just one form of me. One best suited for survival among you. My essence is not this.”
After a lot of struggeling and fighting on both sides:
"The barrier between our species was too vast, and we both regretted ever crossing it, even out of necessity."
They finally find some modus vivendi. Recommended and looking forward to the next book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
February 13, 2023
This was such a different and interesting alien romance. It's the first one that I've read where he molds himself inside her to heal her broken ankle. When Kuthil Ash Kharn heals Layla he leaves a tentacled symbiont, called a Shard (Kak). Layla and Kak have the most interesting relationship ever. I loved the story and can't wait to read the next book.
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 8, 2023
I actually really enjoyed the creativity of this. It's not your normal alien romance, which makes it a lot of fun.
I felt like the writing was a little stiff in places as far as dialogue/inital chemistry goes, but I really liked how they came together.
There were 2 editing mistakes that I found, which actually is average or even below average as far is what I normally find in books.
I feel like there are a lot of great things that are coming from this author
I felt like the writing was a little stiff in places as far as dialogue/inital chemistry goes, but I really liked how they came together.
There were 2 editing mistakes that I found, which actually is average or even below average as far is what I normally find in books.
I feel like there are a lot of great things that are coming from this author
December 31, 2023
Different but good.
Having your lover become a part of you is definitely different. After saving Layla's life, Kuthil Ash Kharn is now a living part of her. Their shared experiences are all that is carnal. I'm really looking forward to the next in the series.
Having your lover become a part of you is definitely different. After saving Layla's life, Kuthil Ash Kharn is now a living part of her. Their shared experiences are all that is carnal. I'm really looking forward to the next in the series.
August 19, 2023
Omg, what the hell was this??! I’m so lost and confused. Was there a point to this? What did I just read?! No excitement. No lot. No satisfying ending. I can’t delete this enough times. Loathed this.
December 30, 2025
Reseña — Alien’s Host de Alexandra Norton
⭐⭐⭐⭐ / 5 estrellas porque fue intensa, inquietante y distinta a lo que suelo leer, pero aun así me atrapó
Alien’s Host es una novela corta de ciencia ficción romántica con un tono mucho más oscuro y psicológico que otras historias de aliens. Desde el inicio se siente una atmósfera de tensión constante: aislamiento, peligro, poder desigual y una conexión que no es del todo cómoda. No es una lectura ligera, pero sí una que te mantiene enganchada por lo extraña y absorbente que resulta.
La protagonista me gustó porque, aunque se ve superada por la situación, no es pasiva. Está asustada, confundida y vulnerable, pero también intenta mantener el control y entender lo que le está pasando. Su conflicto interno es uno de los puntos más fuertes del libro, especialmente esa lucha entre el miedo, la invasión de límites y el deseo que empieza a surgir a pesar de todo. Esa ambigüedad emocional es incómoda, pero está bien trabajada.
Kuthil Ash Kharn es un alien posesivo y dominante, pero no se siente como un villano clásico. Hay una intención de cuidado detrás de sus actos, aunque sus métodos son cuestionables y rozan lo perturbador. La relación se mueve en una línea muy fina entre protección y control, lo que hace que el romance sea tenso y, por momentos, inquietante. Definitivamente no es un “alien dulce”, sino uno que impone presencia y poder desde el primer momento.
El elemento más interesante del libro es el concepto del vínculo físico y mental entre ambos. La idea de que parte de él viva dentro de ella añade un componente de body horror suave y erotismo psicológico que distingue esta historia de otras del género. No todo es cómodo ni bonito, y eso es precisamente lo que la hace diferente.
Le doy 4 estrellas porque, aunque me gustó mucho la atmósfera y el planteamiento, sentí que algunas partes pudieron desarrollarse más, sobre todo en el cierre emocional. Aun así, es una lectura intensa, provocadora y recomendable si te gustan los romances alienígenas más oscuros, con dinámicas de poder complejas y una protagonista fuerte que no se rompe, incluso cuando la situación la supera 👽✨
⭐⭐⭐⭐ / 5 estrellas porque fue intensa, inquietante y distinta a lo que suelo leer, pero aun así me atrapó
Alien’s Host es una novela corta de ciencia ficción romántica con un tono mucho más oscuro y psicológico que otras historias de aliens. Desde el inicio se siente una atmósfera de tensión constante: aislamiento, peligro, poder desigual y una conexión que no es del todo cómoda. No es una lectura ligera, pero sí una que te mantiene enganchada por lo extraña y absorbente que resulta.
La protagonista me gustó porque, aunque se ve superada por la situación, no es pasiva. Está asustada, confundida y vulnerable, pero también intenta mantener el control y entender lo que le está pasando. Su conflicto interno es uno de los puntos más fuertes del libro, especialmente esa lucha entre el miedo, la invasión de límites y el deseo que empieza a surgir a pesar de todo. Esa ambigüedad emocional es incómoda, pero está bien trabajada.
Kuthil Ash Kharn es un alien posesivo y dominante, pero no se siente como un villano clásico. Hay una intención de cuidado detrás de sus actos, aunque sus métodos son cuestionables y rozan lo perturbador. La relación se mueve en una línea muy fina entre protección y control, lo que hace que el romance sea tenso y, por momentos, inquietante. Definitivamente no es un “alien dulce”, sino uno que impone presencia y poder desde el primer momento.
El elemento más interesante del libro es el concepto del vínculo físico y mental entre ambos. La idea de que parte de él viva dentro de ella añade un componente de body horror suave y erotismo psicológico que distingue esta historia de otras del género. No todo es cómodo ni bonito, y eso es precisamente lo que la hace diferente.
Le doy 4 estrellas porque, aunque me gustó mucho la atmósfera y el planteamiento, sentí que algunas partes pudieron desarrollarse más, sobre todo en el cierre emocional. Aun así, es una lectura intensa, provocadora y recomendable si te gustan los romances alienígenas más oscuros, con dinámicas de poder complejas y una protagonista fuerte que no se rompe, incluso cuando la situación la supera 👽✨
February 21, 2023
This was a really good read and it wasn’t what I would normally read but I have to say it swept me up and I enjoyed the ride. Layla Oberman is a financial advisor who is given her first solo client by her boss Bob Roses and owner of Roses financial advisors company to go to Alabama to meet with Kuthil Ash Kharn who is a alien that wants to buy land and with the treaty with Earth its encouraged for aliens to own land but her only issue is that it’s ruining her Christmas plans and her family it’s happy especially her twin brother Omar who believes Bob should go instead. Kuthil Ash Kharn (Kak) who is on earth and want to settle here and has been renting a horse ranch and wants to buy it and needs financial help to work it out. When Layla meets Kak and addresses hi that why he is not happy and tells her so and she realizes that what they call him behind his back but she is attracted to the intriguing man but he is arrogant as well but she is short with him because he could of had someone in town instead of her and ruining her plans. Now there is a huge snowstorm coming and she cannot get back to her hotel and has to stay with him when he goes to check the horses Layla slips on the snow and hurts her ankle and when Kuthil heals her leg she is shocked now back inside the house she learns that he pasted a shard into he to for the healing but she is furious and try’s to leave when she she gets badly injured after a sudden fall and he head is swelling and Kuthil needs to act fast and she agreed but now she feels him inside and he shows her his world and what he truly looks like. But can she live with him inside her and when she makes it home for Christmas she has changed and her brother noticed and she tells him just about everything except about having Kuthil inside her body. What happens now and can she live with it the way it is or not.
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.
January 17, 2025
That cover is horrendous but the story is enjoyable. I liked the writing and it was very easy to read. The main character was likable and felt real but most of the side characters were forgettable and felt useless (it's spicy romance so it's kinda understandable). The male lead was... well, the male lead. I felt like I didn't really get anything from him and he wasn't weirdly enough alien enough for me. In my perfect world the book would have explored the aliens' culture and differences much more but I know the story isn't interested about that.
The main two characters' relationship was alright. I liked how it started despite the concussion scene feeling slightly ridiculous. The end part for me felt too rushed and I didn't like how the book didn't fully explore the MC's day to day life and slowly getting used to the alien inside her. Also I have no clue why the alien woman was introduced. She didn't do anything for the plot.
In the end the book was an entertaining read for one evening, nothing deep but nothing terrible. I didn't really care about the smut but it wasn't badly written either.
The main two characters' relationship was alright. I liked how it started despite the concussion scene feeling slightly ridiculous. The end part for me felt too rushed and I didn't like how the book didn't fully explore the MC's day to day life and slowly getting used to the alien inside her. Also I have no clue why the alien woman was introduced. She didn't do anything for the plot.
In the end the book was an entertaining read for one evening, nothing deep but nothing terrible. I didn't really care about the smut but it wasn't badly written either.
June 11, 2023
Really 4.5 stars
This has to be the most imaginative alien romance I have ever read. It is one thing to have an alien with tenacles, but this book took further with the "possession" factor.
Layla was an awesome character. She is not naive and always on her toes. From the beginning, when she is suddenly asked to go to Alabama to speak to a client, she is asking questions. She is cautious and has her guard up.
Kuthil Ash Kharn is hard to figure at first, but then we slowly see that he is a considerate alien/guy. He saves Layla's life and they part ways, with a shard of himself inside her.
The shard KAK is a piece of work. He enjoys playing with Layla, sometimes not at the best of times. There is a push/pull relationship between the two. They have to figure out a way to make their situation work.
If you like alien stories, especially unique ones, you are likely to enjoy this one.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This has to be the most imaginative alien romance I have ever read. It is one thing to have an alien with tenacles, but this book took further with the "possession" factor.
Layla was an awesome character. She is not naive and always on her toes. From the beginning, when she is suddenly asked to go to Alabama to speak to a client, she is asking questions. She is cautious and has her guard up.
Kuthil Ash Kharn is hard to figure at first, but then we slowly see that he is a considerate alien/guy. He saves Layla's life and they part ways, with a shard of himself inside her.
The shard KAK is a piece of work. He enjoys playing with Layla, sometimes not at the best of times. There is a push/pull relationship between the two. They have to figure out a way to make their situation work.
If you like alien stories, especially unique ones, you are likely to enjoy this one.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 25, 2023
Something strange happened while I was reading this book - simultaneously with another for book club - and it's that every time I picked it up, I'd completely forgotten that I was reading it and it took me a while to reorient myself in the book. That's part of the reason for the 3-star, as well as the fact that the story is incomplete (continued in a successive book) - I don't want to throw shade but it seems like a money-grab (grab that money, but I'm less likely to buy successive books for the same story). Am I an a-hole? Eh.
This did have something very unique, which makes me intrigued for successive books. There is also a crystal pendant thing and I'm not sure what it was.
Some of the writing was gorgeously lyrical, especially the descriptions of the MMC's essence.
This did have something very unique, which makes me intrigued for successive books. There is also a crystal pendant thing and I'm not sure what it was.
Some of the writing was gorgeously lyrical, especially the descriptions of the MMC's essence.
February 5, 2023
This was different. Alien male being who molded within its host, in this case a human woman. Interesting concept. Kak and Layla were a pair. Their connection was instant and their intimacy was hot. A little too psychological for me but still really good.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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March 11, 2023
Unique Aliens, Unexpected Attraction
Layla travels to Alabama to meet alien Khathil Ash Kharn to provide financial advice. But things are not as they initially appear and a freak blizzard throws things into further disarray. I really like the uniqueness of Khathil Ash Kharn and his alien species, as well as how non-typical the romance that develops was. An exciting read.
Layla travels to Alabama to meet alien Khathil Ash Kharn to provide financial advice. But things are not as they initially appear and a freak blizzard throws things into further disarray. I really like the uniqueness of Khathil Ash Kharn and his alien species, as well as how non-typical the romance that develops was. An exciting read.
February 12, 2023
This was unique and interesting. Definitely want to see more. This is weird and if you like that you may love this.
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.
May 17, 2024
This was an interesting storyline with an exciting lead on for the next book.
July 24, 2024
Guess what the title is literal. I really like the concept of shard, although the epilogue reveals its not a nice and neat ending…
Ps I would never call the alien Kak, as it means sh*t in Dutch.
Ps I would never call the alien Kak, as it means sh*t in Dutch.
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