Evangeline Anderson, Chained: Brides of the Kindred Book 9

Title:  Chained (Brides of the Kindred)

Author:  Evangeline Anderson

Rating:  Five Siren Stones

Genre:  Erotic Paranormal Romance

Sub-Genre:  Science Fiction/Fantasy

Keywords:  Brides of the Kindred, Aliens, Demons, D/s

Page Count:  380            

ISBN E-Book:  Amazon Kindle    

Price:  $3.99 

Publisher:  Self-Published

Buy-Link:  http://www.amazon.com/Chained-Brides-Kindred-Evangeline-Anderson-ebook/dp/B00GZANS6M/ref=zg_bs_7654408011_3

Reviewer:  Stacey Krug

Blurb/Summary:

Maggie Jordan is not supposed to be having adventures. Her mission is to go to Gaia, a new, unpopulated world, and study the native life forms there. So how come she finds herself in on the female dominated Yonnie Six instead, rescuing a huge, muscular prisoner? The same prisoner she keeps seeing over and over again in her dreams… 

Korexiroth—or Kor, as Maggie dubs him, is a slave who spent his life fighting in the savage arenas of the Blood Circuit. He’s got plenty of kills under his belt and more than enough reasons to run as soon as he gets free. But somehow he can’t make himself part from the girl who was brave enough to save him from certain death. 

Now Maggie and Kor are on the run together, trying desperately to find someone to remove the alien device that was implanted in Maggie as punishment for her thievery of an expensive slave. The device, or “slut button” as it is called, forces Maggie to sexual excesses the shy scientist has never known before—and Kor is the only one who can help her control her new urges. 

Kor is more than willing to help Maggie satisfy her new sexual hunger but his own appetites are not so easily satiated. For there is a dark secret, a shadow from his past that stalks him and whispers of power beyond belief if only he will give himself over to darkness. 

Will they find a way to return Maggie to normal? Will Kor admit how he really feels for her? Or with the shadow from his past succeed is tearing them apart? You’ll have to read Chained, Brides of the Kindred 9, to find out. 

Review:

Evangeline Anderson was correct in her author notes at the front of Chained; if you have not read her previous books then you will be a little lost reading book nine in her series.  For the most part you will be able to follow along, but some of the major plot points were set into motion in previous books.  There were also some editing issues or perhaps they were Amazon formatting problems, but nothing too bad that distracted from the main story.

That being said it was a great romantic, science fiction, fantasy story that readers of the Kindred series will not want to miss.  I found this story to be rather humorous and light-hearted considering the subject matter was a little dark and sadistic.  Killing, kidnapping, and sexual slavery was written in a compelling manner that, as a reader, had you engaged and rooting for the main characters. 

Korexiroth and Maggie Jordan’s lives are linked by dreams that draw them together, but are forever entwined through acts of kindness.  Korexiroth is the ultimate alpha male or perfect Kindred.  He is protective, brave, kind, and self-sacrificing.  Maggie is independent, smart, and brave, but totally out of her element when dealing with aliens.  She’s a bit clumsy and accident prone, but loving and loyal to a fault.    

The two of them have several adventures together that put both of them at risk for losing not only their hearts but their lives.  Each new hurdle or surprise that is put in front of this couple only seems to bring them closer.  Their sexual chemistry lights the pages on fire and keeps the reader turning the pages as fast as they can to see the final outcome, which was very gratifying.

As with her other books the author brings in secondary characters in the form of previous heroes and heroines in the Kindred series.  There are small updates for these characters as well as some setup for the next books.  If you plan on following along with the series then you do not want to miss this installment.

Evangeline Anderson, Purity

Title:  Purity

Author:  Evangeline Anderson

Rating:  Five Siren Stones

Genre:  Erotic Science Fiction

Sub-Genre:  Paranormal Romance, Fantasy

Keywords:  Aliens, Genetic Mutations

Page Count:  359          

ISBN E-Book:  Amazon Digital Services, Inc.    

Price:  $2.99

Publisher:  Self-Published

Buy-Link:  http://www.amazon.com/Purity-Pure-Tainted-1-ebook/dp/B00EUBGMB6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1378845655&sr=8-1&keywords=purity+evangeline+anderson

Reviewer:  Stacey Krug

Blurb/Summary:

K is a fourth level Paladin and a servant of Purity—the holy nothingness she has been taught to revere and aspire to from childhood. Born on a sexless world from an artificial womb, K was fitted with a black mesh skinsuit at the tender age of nine. The suit nourishes and defends her from enemies and serves as her main weapon in the holy war her people have declared on the rest of the universe. It also eradicates even the slightest traces of emotion. Leading her purge squad in a never-ending mission to rid the universe of the Impure, K is accustomed to killing or enslaving everyone she meets.

That is, until she meets Boone.

Boone is a doctor and geneticist from Colossus—a heavy G world which has rendered the people who inhabited it larger and stronger than regular humans. He’s more than happy to stay on his own planet and do research—until his little sister is taken by Purists and delivered to the pshalite mines. Frantic to rescue her, he hatches a desperate plot—capture a Paladin and use the enemy pawn to gain access to where his sister is being held. K falls into his net—but not without a fight. When she is wounded in the battle, Boone is forced to cut off her skinsuit in order to save her life.

Now, removed from her comforting routine and separated from the parasitic suit, K is beginning to change. Her body is blossoming and her mind is opening. For the first time in her life she can feel…whether she wants to or not. In order to survive in her new environment she has to cooperate with Boone. 

However, she soon finds that it isn’t just her body he holds prisoner…
but also her heart.

Review:

Boone is a great character; he is kind, caring, and compassionate.  He takes to heart the responsibility of taking care his loved ones and those under his protection, even if they don’t want him to.

K is a fanatic that has been brainwashed to think everyone not like her race should be enslaved or purged.  Without the necessary and continuous reinforcement of her beliefs, she starts to feel and think on her own.  It’s as if a child was put into a woman’s body.  The journey of discovery is an interesting one!

Boone was only going to use K, but as time passes the situation changes.  As he feels responsible for the path they are on, he deems himself responsible for K too.  K fights him every step of the way, even as they fall into a comfortable routine.  Boone finds he is very willing to help K come out of her shell and explore the world around her.

Discovery and exploration lead to passion and love, but Boone is sure that it is all one sided.  Twists and turns in the plot will leave the reader wondering if there will ever be a happy ending.  Purity sucks you in at the beginning and keeps the reader engaged throughout.

The dynamic between the characters was well thought out.  The secondary characters add levity and comic relief.  At the end of Purity there is a brief excerpt for the next story which will flow flawlessly from the first.

If you are a fan of science fiction/fantasy stories with an erotic twist then this is one story that you will want to add to your pile of reading.  Evangeline Anderson writes science fiction/fantasy is a way that brings the reader right into her world.  All the made up jargon and new species seem totally normal and possible while engulfed in this story.

Mahalia Levey, Kiss Me Like You Mean It

Title:  Kiss Me Like You Mean It
Author:  Mahalia Levey

Rating:  Four And A Half Siren Stones

Genre:  Contemporary Romance

Sub-Genre:  Erotic Romance

Keywords:  Rock Band, Rock Star

Page Count:  158          

ISBN E-Book:  978-1-61885-795-8   

Price:  $4.99

Publisher:   Secret Cravings Publishing

Buy-Link:  http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/index.php?main_page=book_info&cPath=4&products_id=668

Reviewer:  Stacey Krug

Blurb/Summary:

One gigantic mistake threatens to bring Carlie Steven's world crumbling down. Everywhere she turns she's faced with reminders of the drunken moment leaving her friendless, expelled from her Ivy League College. With Jackson out of the country singing for the troops, his empty home will give her the breathing room she needs while coming up with a game plan to fix her situation.

Playing guitar used to be enough for Jackson Laurant. For years he's played the part of not giving a fuck. Too many one night stands in the bag leave him wanting what his two friends have found. With only a handful of shows left on the tour, his mind wanders to the off limits Carlie Stevens. For years, he’s denied the brewing attraction. When he finds she’s taken up residence in his home. He may have the in he’s wanted for too many years to count.

Review:

Kiss Me Like You Mean It is a nice follow up story for Shut Up and Kiss Me.  It is a standalone story, but there is a lot of history from the previous story mentioned in this new one.  The reader gets to revisit characters, get some follow up information, and see where the next story might lead.

Jackson Laurant is a member in Carlie Steven’s brother’s band.  They’ve known each other since they were both children.  They share some history, but their family situations couldn’t be more different.  They are both products of their environments and how they evolved and thrived alone is tested in this story.  Their friendship blossoms into love after some serious trials and errors.

The result is some explosive sexual tension that threatens to end what they just started.  Carlie and Jackson set fire to the pages as they find their balance.

This is an erotic romance, but also a journey into a maturing friendship that will support Carlie and Jackson into the future. 

Evangeline Anderson, Shadowed: Brides of the Kindred Book 8

Title:  Shadowed: Brides of the Kindred Book 8

Author:  Evangeline Anderson

Rating:  Five Siren Stones

Genre:  Erotic Romance

Sub-Genre:  Science Fiction/Fantasy

Keywords:  Kindred Warriors, Brides of the Kindred, Aliens    

Page Count:  366          

ISBN E-Book: 978-1301687671   

Price:  $2.99 

Publisher:  Self-Published 

Buy-Link:  http://www.amazon.com/Shadowed-Brides-Kindred-book-ebook/dp/B00E0NOTLE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374699544&sr=8-1&keywords=brides+of+the+kindred+8

Reviewer:  Stacey Krug

Blurb/Summary:

Nina is normal Florida girl with a job and a life and a grandmother she adores. But lately she’s been having disturbing dreams. Dreams of a man with a shadowed face—a man filled with pain and need and desire only she can slake. She fears him but at the same time, the dreams leave her breathless with need. Who is this dark stranger and what does he want of her?

Reddix is a Touch Kindred with an inverted Touch Sense—he can’t touch with his mind like others of his kind. Instead, he is doomed to endure their emotions like a physical invasion every time he’s around anyone. Desperation drives him to kidnap Nina—the girl he has been dreaming of. But he doesn’t take her out of love but as a sacrifice to one who claims she can cure his affliction. 

Snatching Nina from her job, Reddix takes her on a journey to the stars that ends in disaster. Now, marooned on a strange planet they will have to learn to work together in order to survive. Can Nina forgive Reddix’s attack and gain his trust enough to heal him…or will his fate remain forever Shadowed?

Review:

I was a little reluctant and worried about reading book eight without having read the previous seven books.  The author even stated at the beginning that the reader would be lost.  However, Evangeline Anderson does such a great job of drawing you into the story that I really didn’t feel lost.  I felt like I was viewing a situation that had a past, but the author’s descriptions and explanations had me captivated and up to date for this story.  There was also a glossary of terms at the end of the story for anything that needed clarification.  If anything the other characters and story lines made me want to read the previous books.  I’m sure that followers of the Kindred will enjoy revisiting some of their favorite characters in this tale.

Shadowed really sucked me in from the beginning.  The action and drama didn’t let up.  This is an erotic science fiction/fantasy romance story.  Shadowed has a little of everything.  Most importantly is the plot line that continues to move forward with some twists and turns that keep the reader entranced.  It is very hard to put down because you just want to know what is going to happen next.

Loved the world building and science fiction/fantasy aspects of the story.  It was very creative and imaginative.  Being able to connect to the worlds through wonderful descriptions added an element of realism that made me, as a reader, care about these characters even more.

Reddix and Nina are wonderful characters and they have great chemistry together.  Incredible sensual and sexual scenes play out between the two.  The couple’s relationship starts out innocent and stormy and soon moves to hot and steamy.  I enjoyed the progression of both their relationship and their sexual encounters.  Both Nina and Reddix try so hard to guard their hearts from further pain, but they can’t stop their feelings for one another.

I would recommend this book and look forward to future installments in the Kindred series.