Alien Proliferation (Katherine "Kitty" Katt, #4)

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Alien Proliferation (Katherine "Kitty" Katt #4)

by Gini Koch (Goodreads Author)

4.17 of 5 stars 4.17 · rating details · 693 ratings · 94 reviews

Alien Super-Being Exterminator Kitty Katt is expecting her first baby. But the alien attacks are getting more dangerous, and now Kitty and her Alpha Centaurion husband, Jeff, have to find out who's behind the conspiracy to kill Kitty's secret agent mom and what caused Kitty's transformation into a superhuman-and they've got to do it all before the baby shower...

Paperback, 458 pages

Published December 6th 2011 by DAW

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Mar 29, 2013 Kathy Davie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: sci-fi, romance

Fourth in the Katherine "Kitty" Katt science fiction-romance series revolving around a former advertising manager and her alien husband.

My Take
It's like reading the comics in text form without the graphics! I have to confess, as much as I loved my comics as a kid, I do prefer this format.

Whoa, lots of changes in this one with an emphasis on Chuck's strengths---detecting conspiracies. And reading this story just makes me so confused…! It's a Keystone Kops of round and round about. It's also an ad...more

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Jan 20, 2013 Christine rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: science-fiction

This series manages to remain engaging as our heroine, Kitty, gives birth in a rather dramatic (melodramatic?) way. Her husband, Jeff, survives her labor pains -- barely. Then, of course, all heck breaks loose. An old friend from high school barely escapes goons intent on killing her, there are traitors who need unmasking, and evil pharmaceutical companies are testing drugs on unsuspecting victims.

So basically, more of what you've come to expect if you've been reading this series. If you're liki...more

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Apr 04, 2012 Holly rated it 5 of 5 stars

Kitty is ready to have her baby, not without complications of course. (I wish she remembered all that stuff but neither did Reader). Jamie is quite special and shows it from the start. While still in recovery Kitty uncovers some serious issues with Christopher that lead them into yet another conspiracy within a conspiracy which also happens to include one of her childhood friends, Amy. All the women seem to be pregnant and therefore out of commission for field work and Kitty is chomping at the b...more

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Nov 19, 2011 Gecky Boz rated it 5 of 5 stars

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5 out of 5 gnomes

Loved this book so much. There was so much happening this time around and a lot at stake.

It's great to feel so many emotions about every single character, it's intriguing how every little character can be important in some way and really make you care about them.

I don't think I've ever read a series that makes me actually laugh out loud so much while reading, this can be embarrassing if it happens at work but...more

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Nov 09, 2011 Ratkin rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: won

Any of you who have read reviews of mine previously know two things: I hate trying to write a plot synopsis, and I despise spoilers and the people who disseminate them. If you're reading this review to get either of those things, all I can tell you is that you need to buy this book, read it, enjoy it, and recommend it to all of your friends. OK, you can go now. There's nothing more here for you.

As for the rest of you...well...you need to buy this book, read it, enjoy it, and recommend it to all...more

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Feb 04, 2012 Kristen rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: aliens, mystery, thriller, romance

GENRE: Science Fiction Fantasy/Romance
THEME: Alien, Action/Suspense
RECEIVED: Bought
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REVIEW:
Gini Koch does it again; her Katherine “Kitty” Katt series is filled with so much action, unbelievably fantastic characters, action that will keep you on your toes and romance that always makes a girl need to fan herself. This is my favorite science fiction book and boy was I excited that this was a long book, so get ready for Kitty kicking some major butt and making...more GENRE: Science Fiction Fantasy/Romance
THEME: Alien, Action/Suspense
RECEIVED: Bought
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REVIEW:
Gini Koch does it again; her Katherine “Kitty” Katt series is filled with so much action, unbelievably fantastic characters, action that will keep you on your toes and romance that always makes a girl need to fan herself. This is my favorite science fiction book and boy was I excited that this was a long book, so get ready for Kitty kicking some major butt and making you laugh with her one liners.
Alien Proliferation starts off where the previous book leaves off, Kitty is pregnant and she has to deal with not only her emotions but also the effect it has on her very powerful bundle that she has inside her. But in the midst of giving birth many dangers start to pop up, including her best friend from college needed some rescuing, her mother being threatened and of course keeping her new baby safe, along with her new husband calm. It’s all in a days work for Kitty and her life has become a lot more interesting.
Kitty is fantastic as always with her smart wit humor and how she always seems to know what to say at the right moment. How the new Mrs. Martini deals with being a mom is wonderful she loves her little one and all the craziness it comes with. Jeff as a new husband and father is all over the place, usually you would think he would be calmer but he constantly needs to be calmed down and kept from strangling Kitty best guy friend Chuckie.
There were so many great scene and some pretty emotional ones that had me scared for a bit. But I loved every minute of this novel. For all those Christopher fans like me, you’ll be happy this time around for him. He meets a girl that he wants to protect and I look forward to some fun moments with the new couple.
Overall this was another great chapter in the crazy world where aliens exists and look like GQ models. I can’t get enough of the fun characters, insane action and how Koch adds humor in the best of moments. If you enjoyed the res of this series this one wont let you down and if you new to the series, go get the first three a.s.a.p! If only there was a perfect alien hottie for me out there like Martini or Christopher I’d be one happy camper.
RECOMMENDATION:
This is an Adult Novel with Sexual Content, love of kick butt action, Humor and much much more! Fans of Molly Harper and Jennifer Estep would love this series.
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Aug 21, 2012 Justine rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: aliens, bamf-heroine, books-i-love, sci-fi-romance

This might be my favourite book in the series so far :DD

We're already in the fourth book and the cast has grown a lot larger. Thankfully, all the characters are so entertaining and unique that it wasn't hard at all to keep track of who's who.

So we begin with Kitty nearing the end of her pregnancy and even then the fates do not give her any peace at all. She's apparently become superhuman (or in her terms 'Wolverine with boobs') due to that time when Jeff was drugged in Operation Drug Addict, and...more

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Dec 17, 2011 Shortlatte rated it 4 of 5 stars

The Kitty Katt series has reluctantly become one of my favorites. Though written in the style of a humorous urban fantasy, this series is sci-fi all the way (though thankfully, it's dispensed with most of the incomprehensible technical jargon after the first book). While I'm not really a sci-fi girl, it was actually the humor that turned me off initially. Kitty was too sarcastic, the A-C's were too unbelievable, and the plot elements were insanely over-the-top. Kitty and Martini were too instant...more The Kitty Katt series has reluctantly become one of my favorites. Though written in the style of a humorous urban fantasy, this series is sci-fi all the way (though thankfully, it's dispensed with most of the incomprehensible technical jargon after the first book). While I'm not really a sci-fi girl, it was actually the humor that turned me off initially. Kitty was too sarcastic, the A-C's were too unbelievable, and the plot elements were insanely over-the-top. Kitty and Martini were too instantly attracted to each other, and the sex was too gratuitous. It didn't work for me for nearly three-fourths of the book, but then all of a sudden it did. The end scene was crazy and goofy, Kitty managed to kick some ass, and I realized that I was trying too hard to fit this series into the typical mold that I had ascribed to it. For the second book, I decided to just go with the flow, and wound up falling in love with the characters and the humor. Kitty manages to land herself in some seriously strange situations, but I don't doubt her capability to get herself out of them. While she might have come across as a little too Mary Sue at first, as the series has progressed I've come to believe in her as a character, rock-and-roll obsession and all.

While I found the first two books to be solid entertainment, I loved the third. Alien in the Family delivered all of the action I'd come to expect from the previous books, but it added a layer of sentimentality that I wasn't expecting. The last fourth of the book takes place after the crisis has been averted, and I appreciated Koch's decision to simply stand back and let the characters take center stage at this pivotal time in their lives. If I'd loved Kitty's friends before, I adored them now. The revelations about Kitty and Reader's relationship were shocking yet lovely, and her interactions with Martini felt real despite their abrupt, lust-laden start.

To say that I was expecting a lot of Alien Proliferation would be putting it mildly. Sadly, though the book had over 450 pages with which to wow me, it couldn't meet the high standard set by its predecessor. Kitty and friends are great company as always, yet I felt that this one lacked the sense of urgency felt in previous installments. Perhaps that was a conscious decision on Koch's part, wanting to spotlight Kitty and Jeff's introduction into parenthood rather than amp up the steamy scenes and the action, yet while it was great to see the main characters so clearly content with their lives, I didn't really feel like Koch added anything new. All of the characters are still awesome (some perhaps more obviously so after this installment), yet the personal revelations seemed to rehash what we've already seen. Not being a mother myself, I didn't relate as much as I might have to Kitty's new maternal role, but that might also be because she doesn't seem to dwell on it too much herself. She complains constantly about her "torpedoes," thinks her baby is the best in the world (which is understandable), but that's really about it. I actually found little baby Martini to be a bit creepy myself; I won't explain why, since that would ruin some surprises for those who haven't yet read it, but suffice it to say, she gives Renesmee a run for her money (and for those who recognize that I just made a Breaking Dawn reference, please try to ignore it).

To be sure, there are some important plot developments in this book, the ramifications of which I'm sure we'll be seeing in upcoming installments. Overall, though, the plot never really captured me. Combined with a small grievance I had concerning the writing (namely, overuse of certain catch-phrases combined with truncated sentence fragments), this one didn't live up to my expectations.

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Apr 15, 2012 Lianne Burwell rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: sf, ebooks, humour

Kitty and Jeff are eagerly waiting the birth of their first child (although, like their wedding, they've done pretty much nothing in getting the stuff they need, which is eye-rollingly stupid), although Jeff is freaking out over possible bad outcomes. Badness is still happening in Paraguay (although no one's sure quite what), and new badness is happening in Paris. As well, it turns out that almost all of the previous human-alien hybrid children have died in mysterious accidents, and no one seeme...more

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Mar 14, 2012 Marty Shaw rated it 5 of 5 stars

I’ve been a huge fan of this series since Touched by an Alien burst onto the scene, and Alien Proliferation continues the trend of delivering non-stop adventure combined with a perfect mix of comedy and drama. This time around, the lives of Kitty and her AC friends are turned completely upside down because the youngest member of the Martini family makes an appearance, but there’s no time to celebrate or hand out cigars because the bad guys are once again causing problems and making a grab for ul...more I’ve been a huge fan of this series since Touched by an Alien burst onto the scene, and Alien Proliferation continues the trend of delivering non-stop adventure combined with a perfect mix of comedy and drama. This time around, the lives of Kitty and her AC friends are turned completely upside down because the youngest member of the Martini family makes an appearance, but there’s no time to celebrate or hand out cigars because the bad guys are once again causing problems and making a grab for ultimate power. To make matters worse, Christopher is acting grumpier than usual and Kitty’s friend, Amy, might be a traitor.

Gini continues to give readers what they want, while adding a few new twists along the way. While Jeff and Kitty have always been the major players, the supporting characters always get a generous amount of time in the spotlight, with special emphasis being placed on Jeff’s uncle, Richard White, this time around. Richard’s wry sense of humor and comical interactions with Kitty have always been a highlight for me so I was really pleased to see the Pontifax play a larger role. How cool is Mr. White when facing a dangerous assignment in the field? At one point, during what is an especially tense moment in the story, White responds to a question by saying, “I’d make the others seem inadequate.” Trust me. I’d love to give some details on this scene but you’ll just have to read it for yourself because I don’t want to spoil anything, but something’s wrong with you if you don’t chuckle just a little bit when you read this part.

I was also really happy to see Jeff finally start to get a grip on his jealousy. He’s still definitely very possessive when it comes to Kitty but he’s doing a good job of keeping things under control.

This is one of those books where you want to grab people you know and say, “Can you believe that just happened,” and it’s really hard to keep from blabbing about some key points. Suffice it to say that, in my opinion, Alien Proliferation is the best book in the series so far and it changes just about everything you know. I can’t wait to get my hands on Alien Diplomacy to find out exactly how all these changes affect Kitty and the rest of the gang.(less)

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May 17, 2013 Natalie Ram rated it 3 of 5 stars

This series is a lot of fun to read. Quick in pacing, exciting and non-stop from start to finish. This book was no exception. It was some of the content that just really drove me insane this time. Like Kitty, I'm a new mother and I guess some of the preposterous insanity (which is always there) just bugged me. The ease in which she goes from giving birth to pumping gallons of breast milk to galavanting around Paris sans recently born child. Also the constant constant constant reference to the "t...more

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Nov 03, 2011 Carien rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites, scifi

Four books into the Katherine "Kitty" Katt series and Koch is still going strong.

Once more Koch delivers a wacky, action packed, delightfully fun adventure that keeps you guessing and laughing from the start.

There's quite some emotional moments in this book as well with at least two moments that had us sniffling.

Kitty's adventures have always been a bit over the top (which to me is one of the charms of this series), but in this book certain events sky-rocket totally out of there, to soar back in...more

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Nov 29, 2011 Patti Loves FAB Romance rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: sci-fi

*SPOILERS for books 1-3*

As Alien Proliferation opens, Katherine "Kitty" Katt (now Martini) is nearing the end of her pregnancy, and she's miserable: bed rest, inability to decide on even the smallest baby supplies, and discomfort all combine to make Kitty one cranky agent.

Then, a phone call comes in - Kitty's best friend from college is in trouble. Jeff and Christopher rush out to save the day, but of course it's not that easy: more problems are uncovered than are solved, and then suddenly - the...more

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Nov 16, 2011 Katie(babs) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Such much ridiculousness going on here, but I can't get enough of it.

Kitty is now known as Wolverine with Boobs and still lusts for Martini like a sailor on leave.

Total wackiness ensues.

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Dec 07, 2011 Jackie Uhrmacher rated it 5 of 5 stars

The action, adventure, and mass quantities of snark didn’t begin in full force until a few chapters into the book. By that point, her husband, Jeff, and best friend, Chuckie, were already trying to kill each other. Kitty was imagining a world where she and Reader, fellow human and male model extraordinaire, would live happily together without, you know, his love for other men, and Jeff was reminding her he could tell when she lusted after other men. LOVE the dynamics of the characters in this se...more

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Mar 01, 2012 Marya Kowal rated it 3 of 5 stars

Kitty and the alien Jeff start a family...but still have to go save the world.

I loved the previous book's light and funny style, and got wrapped up in the crazy characters.

I just didn't take to this book in quite the same way. Sure the characters are still great, and the family scenes are just as funny, but I guess my sense of humor over pregnancy and babies is not as flexible as it is over weddings. I'm ok with crazy kooky brides. Crazy kooky mommies look an awful lot like negligent mommies. N...more

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Feb 02, 2012 Brenda rated it 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed Alien Proliferation, maybe just a tad less than two and three in the series, but that is still saying a lot. It will need a second read because SO much was happening to our group of aliens and humans. That would be my only teeny complaint is there was so much going on that it got a little confusing at times. However, Ms. Koch made this mother of three GIDDY with how she handled Kitty becoming a new mother. She kicked butt folks, and she didn't put her baby in danger to do it. I LOVED i...more

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Oct 26, 2012 Joshua Palmatier rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is the fourth book in Gini Koch's Alien series. I've enjoyed all of them, mostly because they are so action-packed and because the characters are fun to follow. The plots are convoluted and over-the-edge in the believability factor, but the whole point is just to have fun. The books aren't intended to be taken too seriously.

The premise of this book is to introduce everyone to Kitty Katt and Martini's child. The birth pretty much happens right off the bat in the book, although the plot start...more This is the fourth book in Gini Koch's Alien series. I've enjoyed all of them, mostly because they are so action-packed and because the characters are fun to follow. The plots are convoluted and over-the-edge in the believability factor, but the whole point is just to have fun. The books aren't intended to be taken too seriously.

The premise of this book is to introduce everyone to Kitty Katt and Martini's child. The birth pretty much happens right off the bat in the book, although the plot starts moving forward before that, because of course the evil doers are interested in Kitty and her child. In particular, in what kinds of powers the hybrid child might possess. And if there was any doubt that the child would have powers, that's answered pretty much right away as well, with things happening before their baby is even born. Once it becomes obvious that someone is after Kitty, the newborn, and pretty much any of the hybrids and ACs of any influence, along with Richard and Kitty's mother, the entire AC community goes into lockdown, with most of the action following from that decision and the race to get any and all of Kitty's friends--and potential victims of the evil doers--into safety. But of course, harming Kitty's friends and loved ones to get to her is only the beginning, as the plot begins twisting and turning into all new directions, which I'd spoil by mentioning.

So, as already mentioned, this book follows the usual fun and high-octane action of all of the previous books. There's plenty of action, and plenty of twists in the rollercoaster ride of the plot as it unravels. Readers have come to expect this from Gini Koch and the Alien books. One of the best features of the series (missing from most of the urban fantasy series I've read) is that as events unfold, Kitty's life also morphs and changes. This is only the fourth book in the series and Kitty's gone from being an advertising drone to leader of Team Alpha for the ACs, through a few relationships, although settling on Martini, getting married, and now having a kid. Things change, at a rapid pace, in this series. Most series seem content to just let the main character and friends move from case to case, with most of the relationships and such remaining static. In this book, Kitty has the child, and through the course of the book learns some good lessons about raising kids, how her relationship with Martini will have to adjust, and her role as part of the AC organization shifts as well. I like the sense that what happens to Kitty and her friends and loved ones changes the world around them and they have to adjust for it.

Also, although most readers will lament this, there wasn't the same level of romance elements in this book as in the previous ones. I was fine with not having the continual sex scenes. But that's just me. (I commented on not being interested in the romance elements in the previous books, if you haven't read those reviews.)

My biggest complaint about this book in particular is that the first half of the book isn't as active as the last half or the previous books. This is partly because Kitty has had the kid, and so needs to remain in one place to care for her. So for the first half of this book, she's trapped at the AC complex as it goes into lockdown. Since she's the POV character, that means the reader is stuck with her, and so all of the real action is happening off screen and we (with Kitty) are learning of it all second-hand. This removes us from the plot in a way that lasted too long for me. I wanted Kitty to be more involved earlier on. Once she is directly involved, the pace and fun of the book picks up tenfold.

This book shifts Kitty's role into the next phase and sets up the fifth book rather well. Even with that slower portion in the first half, I'll certainly be reading Alien Diplomacy as soon as I get the chance. I need to catch up before Alien vs Alien hits the shelves later this year. For those who love high-paced, sci-fi action, with some pretty heavy romance elements thrown in, I'd definitely recommend this series.(less)

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Jan 03, 2012 Barbara rated it 5 of 5 stars

In this fourth book in the Katherine “Kitty” Katt series, Kitty and Jeff, having made it through their wedding, are now expecting a baby and all the fun that entails. Of course, they can’t just be expectant and/or new parents without some conspiracies going on and people trying to kill or kidnap them and their loved ones. So on to another fun and crazy romp, with lots of humor, extreme action and some sad moments for the team, as Kitty and Jeff, along with Christopher, Chuckie, and the rest of A...more

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Mar 24, 2012 Michelle added it

Kitty's getting to be too much for me. She has a baby, nearly dies, (not a spoiler, it's in the blurb) and when everyone is showing concern she just blows them off. She hasn't really matured at all over the series, she's still like a squirrel on crack. It was amusing at first, but it's getting old, especially since she's a mother now. But what has really killed it for me is the fact that she claims to have not one, but two soulmates, neither of which are her husband. I get it, different world, a...more

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Mar 09, 2012 Lady_lit rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012_read

It's official, ridiculous cheesy & silly action sci fi with a romantic angle is my new guilty pleasure. Based on my enjoyment and how the authors nails her target audience and the style, the books are definitely then 4 or even 5 stars . It's all in the audience as to whether or not you'd appreciate it.

I'll definitely be continuing this series in April, when the next installment is released. What I like in this one, is how eve though they're marreid and with a baby, the series is just as fun...more

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Feb 18, 2012 Shannon rated it 5 of 5 stars

Finished this book today, started it Tuesday night! Seriously, these books rock!!!

Let me explain why they rock:
- Kick ass female lead!!!!
- lots of action and adventure and conspiracies!!!!
- AWESOME sci-fi, really well developed!
- humor! Laugh out loud funny at times
- hot aliens!
- hot sex scenes
- romance, not mushy romance, sweet romance

These books are like non stop action and excitement! They are fun to read and hard to put down! I can't wait until the next book comes out in April! I don't know...more

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Feb 29, 2012 Shannon (Giraffe Days) rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, sci-fi

This fourth instalment in the Kitty Katt series delivers just as much action as the previous books, proving that a newborn can't slow Kitty down. Fighting another grand mastermind design full of red herrings and unknown enemies, Kitty and her alien husband Jeff Martini are on hand to save the day.

To recap for those who aren't familiar with the series, Kitty inadvertently discovered that there are aliens on Earth - very sexy, drop-dead gorgeous aliens who came here from their own planet in the Al...more

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Apr 01, 2012 Lyndi rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites

Warning: This is probably a biased review because I adore this series and Gini Koch can do no wrong. Don't even think about saying otherwise or I'll cut you. Moving on...

Let me first explain why I love this series so much. I could go on and on with a couple dozen specific things that would make you wonder about my sanity, but simply put: it's fun.

The whole book is filled with snarky, sarcastic humor that keeps even the scary scenes moving along with an entertainment value I can't get enough of....more

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Feb 03, 2012 Gary rated it 5 of 5 stars

I've never followed a series so closely and stan for it so much since Harry Potter. Thank you, Gini, for writing these books. Every single one of them is a gem.

Lemme tell you something. I pre-ordered the next book even BEFORE I've started to read this. Because I know it's just going to be incredible like always. I've grown so attached to the characters and their world, that if the series ends I'd probably bawl my eyes out. Ok maybe that's a bit much for a guy to do so, but I'd definitely feel li...more I've never followed a series so closely and stan for it so much since Harry Potter. Thank you, Gini, for writing these books. Every single one of them is a gem.

Lemme tell you something. I pre-ordered the next book even BEFORE I've started to read this. Because I know it's just going to be incredible like always. I've grown so attached to the characters and their world, that if the series ends I'd probably bawl my eyes out. Ok maybe that's a bit much for a guy to do so, but I'd definitely feel like something's missing from my life.

More people should know and read this series. It deserves much more recognition and fame!

Right, you're probably thinking that I should stop gushing about the series and get on with the review.

Anyway.

"Alien Proliferation" follows up where "Alien in the Family" left off. Kitty and Jeff are happily married, and they're expecting the arrival of their new baby. The conspirators are forever at hand to destroy Kitty and Team Alpha, and now they're targeting the newborn. Thing is, there's something going on with the baby. And Kitty, too. Plus this time, there's no evil super beings; just crazy, power-hungry megalomaniacs.

I'm not going to describe the whole plot to you because it's a really long story (and partly due to potential spoilers). Lots of details, but not at all overwhelming. I really enjoyed how the characters figured out the conspiracies, not to mention the usual banter among them. Even though there were lots of characters, I wasn't the least confused; in fact, I was hoping the more the merrier!

What I loved about the series so much wasn't only because the books were hilarious, full of conspiracy theories, action, and continuous suspense, but also the way they tugged at your heartstrings. The things the characters did, the words they said -- all of it contributed to the heavy emotional aspect of the series. I could laugh out loud plenty of times, while feeling all emo as well.

And another thing, I really do appreciate the author for bringing back characters from previous books in the series. It's nice to know they're not forgotten and cast aside!

I hope you're convinced to start picking up this series and read, because I can guarantee you they're pretty amazing.(less)

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Dec 29, 2011 Sarah rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-i-own-print, read-in-2011, favorites

Alien Proliferation picks up the story several months after the ending of Alien in the Family with Kitty heavily pregnant and about to give birth to her first child. Being pregnant with an alien / human hybrid has really taken it out of our heroine though so she is stuck on bed rest and feeling rather cranky, luckily she has superdad-to-be and empath Jeff on hand to anticipate her every need. The bad guys aren't going to wait until after the happy event to start causing trouble though and things...more Alien Proliferation picks up the story several months after the ending of Alien in the Family with Kitty heavily pregnant and about to give birth to her first child. Being pregnant with an alien / human hybrid has really taken it out of our heroine though so she is stuck on bed rest and feeling rather cranky, luckily she has superdad-to-be and empath Jeff on hand to anticipate her every need. The bad guys aren't going to wait until after the happy event to start causing trouble though and things are going downhill fast. What with a plot to kill both Kitty's best friend and her mother, team members disappearing, a potential mole and some unexpected drugs testing they are in for a bumpy ride. Can Kitty figure out who is behind it all so she can relax and enjoy being a new mum?

It's official, I'm an addict! I literally can't get enough of this series and I don't know how I'm going to survive the four month wait for Alien Diplomacy (yes I have already pre-ordered my copy!). This has become an all time favourite series and now I've finished reading Alien Proliferation all I really want to do is pick up Touched by an Alien and start re-reading the books again from the beginning. If you haven't started this series yet you really don't know what you're missing.

I absolutely love Kitty, she may be heavily pregnant and going slightly insane from an abundance of hormones but she is still top of the witty banter and she has managed to surround herself with the hottest and most supportive team ever. Seriously, I can't imagine what she'd do without these guys. If you've read any of my other reviews for this series then you'll know I'm absolutely crazy about Jeff, I didn't think I could love him more but scenes with him, Kitty and the baby melted me into a puddle. Even his jealousy is hot and that would normally be a complete turn off for me. My heart both broke and jumped for joy for Christopher, I'm so pleased with how things are turning out for him. Chuckie had me in stitches when he was bantering with Jeff (especially one particular scene where he was trying to get Jeff to come home for Kitty) but he also had an incredibly sweet moment with Kitty that brought a tear to my eye. Reader, Gower and ACE - love, love and love some more along with the fly boys and the rest of team Alpha. Not forgetting Kitty's new partner who came as a complete shock to me but an absolutely wonderful one.

Alien Proliferation has everything you'd expect from Gini Koch and this series - romance, action, comedy, shocking twists, swoon worthy hunks (both alien and human), a kick ass heroine, great friendships, an ever increasing cast of fabulous characters (some of them even come with uniforms!), witty banter, an adorable baby (so that's a new one but the baby boom is well and truly on it's way), awesome pet poofies and so much more. OK there may be a little less sex that you'd expect but Kitty has just given birth so even she has to take a bit of a break lol. A fabulous installment to a fabulous series and one I can't wait to continue!(less)

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Jul 07, 2012 Laura rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: science-fiction, urban-fantasy

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Dec 05, 2011 Nikki Brandyberry rated it 4 of 5 stars

Kitty and Martini thought saving the world was hard? They have a revelation coming now that they are becoming parents to a extremely powerful superbeing. A child that those who want to take over the world will want. Something Kitty and Martini will have to be vigilant in stopping.

Being thrust into the spotlight once again Kitty will have to unravel a conspiracy to kill the leaders of both worlds all while learning how to be a mom to an infant. Nothing is as it seems and those who should be trust...more Kitty and Martini thought saving the world was hard? They have a revelation coming now that they are becoming parents to a extremely powerful superbeing. A child that those who want to take over the world will want. Something Kitty and Martini will have to be vigilant in stopping.

Being thrust into the spotlight once again Kitty will have to unravel a conspiracy to kill the leaders of both worlds all while learning how to be a mom to an infant. Nothing is as it seems and those who should be trusted suddenly can’t be. Something big is going down and if Kitty, Martini and the Scooby gang aren’t careful everything they hold dear will be taken from them.

Gini Koch has given us yet another sexy thrill ride within intergalactic war! This chapter finds Kitty and Martini becoming parents to their first child and, of course, a bunch of baddies trying to take over the world one hot alien at a time. My main gripe with this series has always been Kitty’s golden vagina. It seems like everyone, girls included, wanted to mount her and ride her like a pretty show pony. It’s never said that she is drop dead gorgeous or has the personality of miss congeniality so I could never understand what the draw was. Alien Proliferation didn’t dole out nearly as much of that. There was still a ton of penis measuring between Chuckie and Martini, but I enjoyed the postering between those two. It’s often laced with snarkiness that leaves me gasping for breath or snorting into whatever drink I happen to have. Those two crack me up. Add in a little bit of Christopher to the mix and we have a triangle of awesomeness.

As with every book in this series, there is more going on then what there appears to be. Readers get treated to the maniacal thought processes of both Chuckie and Kitty as they unravel not one, but multiple plots to take over the world. This time it includes clones. Now Gini herself often gives me and other readers virtual clones of our favorite characters so maybe she is trying to take over the world herself..hehe. Plus the new baby is some kind of super hybrid and now everyone wants her to further their world domination plans. If you haven’t read the prior books I suggest you not start with this one. This series is definitely one you need to read from the beginning. Gini does a decent job of recapping, but if you haven’t read the prior books there is a good chance you still won’t know what’s going on. Shoot I have read the other books and at times I had to go back and research a bit. This series is extremely in depth , there are a ton of characters on the good and evil sides and the interaction between sides is plentiful and can get a bit confusing, even for thorough readers.

I think this book gave readers a bit more insight into the feelings of the characters. We get to see the softer side of Kitty’s mom for example. She is wrote with such an authoritative nature that it was hard to imagine her having feelings that weren’t so hard core. I loved how we were shown them in this one. We also get a better look into the politics of the alien race and what happens when that hierarchy shifts. Chuckie is back in full force with his conspiracy theories which are most often spot on. I love Chuckie. I really hope that at some point in future books he gets a girl. He needs to let go of Kitty and start focusing on his own happiness. Though he claims to have already moved on and has just been messing with Martini and making sure he knew someone would be there when he screwed up and left Kitty heartbroken again, I had a hard time believing it.

I always enjoy the pacing of these books and I often find myself losing a lot of time when I look up and realize it’s been hours. I can’t explain why I love these so much. The best I can give you is that they suck me in. They have romance elements of course but its everything else in conjunction that works for me. The sci fi, the story telling, everything just….clicks with me. I am always left hoping that I won’t have to wait a year for the next one to come out.

This series is a definite recommend from me!

I give Alien Proliferation by Gini Koch 4.5 stars!(less)

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Dec 26, 2011 Sofija rated it 5 of 5 stars

I have to admit that I didn’t like "Alien proliferation" as much as the other three books. Don’t get me wrong, it is still an excellent read, but while I thought that first three books in the series were flawless, I could pinpoint some minor minuses in this one.
The first quarter of the book was kind of slow because of Kitty’s pregnancy. But what upseted me the most was that Kitty wasn’t her sharp self. I love this heroine because of her brain, because she gets everything better and faster than a...more

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Jun 12, 2012 Pam rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, children-siblings, m-f-romance, urban-fantasy

I've enjoyed the Katherine 'Kitty' Katt series since I found Touched by an Alien a few weeks after it was released. The newest book, Alien Proliferation takes up a few months after Alien in the Family left off with Kitty being very pregnant and she's still dealing with craziness. You can probably guess it's important for continuity that these books be read in order.

I love this series and am never disappointed in what Gini Koch comes up with. I mean each one is filled with a complicated plot, wel...more

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Gini Koch lives in Hell’s Orientation Area (aka Phoenix, AZ), works her butt off (sadly, not literally) by day, and writes by night with the rest of the beautiful people. She writes the fast, fresh and funny Alien/Katherine “Kitty” Katt series for DAW Books, the Necropolis Enforcement Files series, and the Martian Alliance Chronicles series for Musa Publishing. As G.J. Koch she writes the Alexande...more

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