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Purple People #1
Space Babies
An antiquated ship, rotating through the galaxy of a deserted planet, bears immediate investigation.
Helian Six boards the abandoned vessel to find the long-lost inhabitants in a state of stasis. But the systems are failing, and half a dozen have woken up. The planet below shows long dead bodies, poisoned by the scum of space, a species known as Gorgians.
Strangely, the few who have awakened are much smaller than their planetary predecessors. And not very intelligent.
Determined to believe the cute, tiny beings are not pets, the crew of Helian Six decides to train the small warriors to defend the planet. They become the laughingstock of patrol, however, after they commit and realize it will take twenty-two cycles to “rear” the inhabitants.
So they do what any intelligent males would do. Kidnap teachers. And if the females can’t manage to avert their eyes from their buff physiques, well, score!
Helian Six boards the abandoned vessel to find the long-lost inhabitants in a state of stasis. But the systems are failing, and half a dozen have woken up. The planet below shows long dead bodies, poisoned by the scum of space, a species known as Gorgians.
Strangely, the few who have awakened are much smaller than their planetary predecessors. And not very intelligent.
Determined to believe the cute, tiny beings are not pets, the crew of Helian Six decides to train the small warriors to defend the planet. They become the laughingstock of patrol, however, after they commit and realize it will take twenty-two cycles to “rear” the inhabitants.
So they do what any intelligent males would do. Kidnap teachers. And if the females can’t manage to avert their eyes from their buff physiques, well, score!
172 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 9, 2017
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June 27, 2024
aaaaaaa my new favorite alien book🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭
September 15, 2017
Sweet and funny...laugh out loud! Love the little purple babies and their exasperated new Daddies...
Made me smile.... what more could you wish for? oh.... Happy Ever After!
Made me smile.... what more could you wish for? oh.... Happy Ever After!
August 30, 2017
This was my pot luck read with my book group.
Add together 19 battle hardened horned created soldiers, 19 toddlers and preschoolers that are all that's left of a dead planet and 19 young human teachers. Mix well and get lots of laughs.
Tristan and his men are created soldiers. Their job is to travel to planets that were devastated by the evil Gorgians. If the planet can be rehabbed they start the process. If not, they move on. One such planet is deemed too damaged to repair but they find an orbiting space station with beings that are emerging from stasis. There are 19 small purple big eared beings. They cry and wail. They have trouble speaking and some can't even control their bodily functions. Maybe they're alien pets? It takes a rival team to tell our staunch warriors that the beings are probably very young.
Tristan and his men decide to rehab the planet and stay for 20 rotations to raise the young as their own offspring. This proves to be harder than they thought. The young are hard to train. They can't even march in formation. When one starts crying they all do it.
Tristan and his men need help. They intercept messages that a ship with 19 young human teachers will be taken as sex slaves. They need those teachers more. They have 19 warriors, 19 alien offspring and 19 teachers. It's got to be fate. The buff warriors kidnap the women first and the adventure begins.
A quick, fun read. 4 ******
Add together 19 battle hardened horned created soldiers, 19 toddlers and preschoolers that are all that's left of a dead planet and 19 young human teachers. Mix well and get lots of laughs.
Tristan and his men are created soldiers. Their job is to travel to planets that were devastated by the evil Gorgians. If the planet can be rehabbed they start the process. If not, they move on. One such planet is deemed too damaged to repair but they find an orbiting space station with beings that are emerging from stasis. There are 19 small purple big eared beings. They cry and wail. They have trouble speaking and some can't even control their bodily functions. Maybe they're alien pets? It takes a rival team to tell our staunch warriors that the beings are probably very young.
Tristan and his men decide to rehab the planet and stay for 20 rotations to raise the young as their own offspring. This proves to be harder than they thought. The young are hard to train. They can't even march in formation. When one starts crying they all do it.
Tristan and his men need help. They intercept messages that a ship with 19 young human teachers will be taken as sex slaves. They need those teachers more. They have 19 warriors, 19 alien offspring and 19 teachers. It's got to be fate. The buff warriors kidnap the women first and the adventure begins.
A quick, fun read. 4 ******
February 6, 2020
This was weird but still kinda cute and funny.
May 12, 2022
3.5 stars
The beginning was kind of funny when the big, strong warriors are trying to care for strange little purple aliens. Are they pets? Are they unevolved or mentally damaged? Why can't they control their fluid centers??? It takes the kidnapped human females to help them understand that the small aliens are in fact children.
This story focuses on Tristan and Lara but we follow all the other couples as well. It seems a bit far fetched that all 3 groups number 19 so are able to be matched together into families. Very insta-love.
The beginning was kind of funny when the big, strong warriors are trying to care for strange little purple aliens. Are they pets? Are they unevolved or mentally damaged? Why can't they control their fluid centers??? It takes the kidnapped human females to help them understand that the small aliens are in fact children.
This story focuses on Tristan and Lara but we follow all the other couples as well. It seems a bit far fetched that all 3 groups number 19 so are able to be matched together into families. Very insta-love.
June 9, 2021
Purple people... protectors
Tristan and crew are doing their rounds in this galaxy, seeing if the waste left behind on planets from the Gurgians means anything needs to be destroyed. While checking on a planet left barren they notice a vessel in orbit. As they investigate they discover creatures. They look humanoid, if purple, but some do not appear housebroken, and some bite. Deciding to keep them they realize they may be in over their heads when they come to understand they're children. Overhearing communications about a ship of teachers stolen for nefarious purposes they see an opportunity to rescue those in distress as well as have people to help train the kids.
Spoilers ahead.
While humorous, it's a mess. I kept reading because it was ridiculous and had me laughing.
*Why on earth would women who'd just been told they were going to become unwilling sex workers, rescued via copious amounts of bloodshed by a crew of monster looking aliens that brawls for fun, dropped on a planet where they understand no one, get hauled over shoulders and toted off to become instant moms and mates the moment they land, be ok with it? Seriously. Not a single woman opposed it. Lara gets up the next morning and is baking bread. Yeah, no.
*These are educated women with teaching degrees and not a single one realizes the guys understand them? Even as they demonstrate they can by following commands in bed?
*They may be released as fully formed adults but they interact with other races that probably don't.
*They saved the women then kept them for exactly the same purpose plus teaching/motherhood. The women never protested, never tried to get on the ship, just immediately set up house.
*No mention of removing the bald guy from his post or even an investigation.
*Considering the dangers they faced, and raising kids together, waiting 3 months to give them language implants was not smart.
The kids were adorable. The guys hilariously clueless, patriarchal knuckleheads. The writing was amusing, though. There's no way to take any of it seriously. The kids biting the warriors, the baby dancing instead of marching in formation, them not understanding to cook food being used to ration bars, the tiny village, all funny. But I don't think I'll be pursuing the rest as they're planning on simply rescuing any other women and keeping them instead of returning them home or preventing their kidnappings. Opportunistic and predatory coercion isn't a good basis for a relationship no matter the humor.
Tristan and crew are doing their rounds in this galaxy, seeing if the waste left behind on planets from the Gurgians means anything needs to be destroyed. While checking on a planet left barren they notice a vessel in orbit. As they investigate they discover creatures. They look humanoid, if purple, but some do not appear housebroken, and some bite. Deciding to keep them they realize they may be in over their heads when they come to understand they're children. Overhearing communications about a ship of teachers stolen for nefarious purposes they see an opportunity to rescue those in distress as well as have people to help train the kids.
Spoilers ahead.
While humorous, it's a mess. I kept reading because it was ridiculous and had me laughing.
*Why on earth would women who'd just been told they were going to become unwilling sex workers, rescued via copious amounts of bloodshed by a crew of monster looking aliens that brawls for fun, dropped on a planet where they understand no one, get hauled over shoulders and toted off to become instant moms and mates the moment they land, be ok with it? Seriously. Not a single woman opposed it. Lara gets up the next morning and is baking bread. Yeah, no.
*These are educated women with teaching degrees and not a single one realizes the guys understand them? Even as they demonstrate they can by following commands in bed?
*They may be released as fully formed adults but they interact with other races that probably don't.
*They saved the women then kept them for exactly the same purpose plus teaching/motherhood. The women never protested, never tried to get on the ship, just immediately set up house.
*No mention of removing the bald guy from his post or even an investigation.
*Considering the dangers they faced, and raising kids together, waiting 3 months to give them language implants was not smart.
The kids were adorable. The guys hilariously clueless, patriarchal knuckleheads. The writing was amusing, though. There's no way to take any of it seriously. The kids biting the warriors, the baby dancing instead of marching in formation, them not understanding to cook food being used to ration bars, the tiny village, all funny. But I don't think I'll be pursuing the rest as they're planning on simply rescuing any other women and keeping them instead of returning them home or preventing their kidnappings. Opportunistic and predatory coercion isn't a good basis for a relationship no matter the humor.
August 11, 2018
I mean, who wouldn’t immediately start taking care of children and cooking dinner after being taken by aliens that look like demons?
Come on!
Come on!
July 31, 2018
I loved this book, it was a wonderful little find, I do not know this author but she has a new fan, Yes it was a bit far fetched and the story was sickly sweet in places, but it didn't matter the entire book was just delightful. Imagine the scenario if you will, emerging from a lab you were created from as a fully fledged adult a fully adult male. What happens when you come upon creatures who evolved in a more natural way - with no parental units around? what you get is this crazy book,
I absolutely adored seeing these tough huge warriors trying to meet the needs of such young creatures, and teach them to be proper little warriors. Their efforts are hilarious! Eventually they decide to snag some 'real' teachers for the kid. Of course, there are repercussions. Lots of excitement ensues! I love this book.
A ship, heading for a different destination and its crew are acting strange, teachers on board feel there is something wrong and there is and just as all hell is about to break loose, enter left stage the warriors.
What follows is an absolute fantastic read I had a smile on my face the whole time I read this. I don't care that others think its silly it was pure escapism and I for one am going for the next book in the series. Yes I've given it a 5 star rating and probably others won't agree, but to be honest I smiled the entire time I was reading this The Warriors trying to tame the PET ! is down right hilarious. for that smile on my face alone it got the 5 stars. I highly recommend this book.
I absolutely adored seeing these tough huge warriors trying to meet the needs of such young creatures, and teach them to be proper little warriors. Their efforts are hilarious! Eventually they decide to snag some 'real' teachers for the kid. Of course, there are repercussions. Lots of excitement ensues! I love this book.
A ship, heading for a different destination and its crew are acting strange, teachers on board feel there is something wrong and there is and just as all hell is about to break loose, enter left stage the warriors.
What follows is an absolute fantastic read I had a smile on my face the whole time I read this. I don't care that others think its silly it was pure escapism and I for one am going for the next book in the series. Yes I've given it a 5 star rating and probably others won't agree, but to be honest I smiled the entire time I was reading this The Warriors trying to tame the PET ! is down right hilarious. for that smile on my face alone it got the 5 stars. I highly recommend this book.
October 15, 2024
Spoilers ahead, 2.5*
Oh my word this started off as the cutest thing everrrrrrrr
The H and his men are a group of "police", they were created as adults to help keep different planets safe. On one such mission they discover an older model ship filled with purple beings. After some trial and error it's discovered that the beings are young and definitely need teachers.
The h and a group of 18 other teachers were hired to go to another planet, the same ship carrying them turned traitor with the men planning to rape and sell them. Thankfully the H's men save them and they're taken back with them to help with the babies.
*******
This was just the sweetest thing ever before the females arrived lol, the men were helpless with the babies I laughed so hard at them trying to turn them into defenders of their planet
When the women arrive it doesn't take them long to pair off and they all eventually settle into domestic bliss with some drama thrown in
Not a bad read but I got a little bored sometimes
Oh my word this started off as the cutest thing everrrrrrrr
The H and his men are a group of "police", they were created as adults to help keep different planets safe. On one such mission they discover an older model ship filled with purple beings. After some trial and error it's discovered that the beings are young and definitely need teachers.
The h and a group of 18 other teachers were hired to go to another planet, the same ship carrying them turned traitor with the men planning to rape and sell them. Thankfully the H's men save them and they're taken back with them to help with the babies.
*******
This was just the sweetest thing ever before the females arrived lol, the men were helpless with the babies I laughed so hard at them trying to turn them into defenders of their planet
When the women arrive it doesn't take them long to pair off and they all eventually settle into domestic bliss with some drama thrown in
Not a bad read but I got a little bored sometimes
April 27, 2025
Are you surprised of the one star? You shouldn't be. Really not my thing, but I needed something for a bingo square and wanted to get this off my TBR.
Next time I'll hit
April 7, 2020
Loved it
This book was cute funny and sexy.all.wrapped up in a great story. I'm looking forward to reading the next book.
This book was cute funny and sexy.all.wrapped up in a great story. I'm looking forward to reading the next book.
August 4, 2017
This book was such a mixed bag for me. Some of the humor was spot on and made me laugh out loud at the picture the author painted. Some of the humor was just this side of sophomoric. Along with that was the fact that the love scenes came off as more pornographic instead of erotic.
This story was an "all most", the plot was "all most" gripping, the characters were "all most" fully developed, it was "all most" a really good book. Even with that, it does stay in the mind and I will read other stories by this author. She shows a lot of promise.
This story was an "all most", the plot was "all most" gripping, the characters were "all most" fully developed, it was "all most" a really good book. Even with that, it does stay in the mind and I will read other stories by this author. She shows a lot of promise.
September 27, 2017
Major cute factor! I fell in love with the little purple "babies" although they aren't all babies and the alien men who faced down ridicule to raise them on a planet they had to build a society from scratch. Add in earth women who teach babies and alien men alike to build families and you've got chuckles. The alien men were tough but so sweet dealing with both their new babies and new mates. Such fun to read!
July 22, 2017
A wonderful frolic through alien abduction/rescue, clueless males becoming so much more, love, parenthood, and starting anew!
This book was a fast-paced adventure in rescue, parenthood, abduction/rescue, mating, conflict, and then parenthood again. I enjoyed the viewpoint of the H quite a bit as he was totally flummoxed by being a father. Oh, those were some laugh out loud moments.
This book was a fast-paced adventure in rescue, parenthood, abduction/rescue, mating, conflict, and then parenthood again. I enjoyed the viewpoint of the H quite a bit as he was totally flummoxed by being a father. Oh, those were some laugh out loud moments.
July 22, 2017
This is simply a very entertaining read. Although strictly sci-fi, it is somewhat fanciful in it's characters and their interactions as it is fairly apparent from the start that it strives for 100% HEA for all. What makes it so enjoyable is the humorous situation caused by language, culture, species, age and sex differences converging onto three groups of humanoids (one being a group of very young children) who are all very tolerant and understanding (although incorrectly, mostly) of others.
Additionally, the book is a well written page turner with unique plot twists and action. The sex scenes are good and not excessive but there is talk about sex throughout that adds some very funny moments.
Additionally, the book is a well written page turner with unique plot twists and action. The sex scenes are good and not excessive but there is talk about sex throughout that adds some very funny moments.
September 2, 2017
This was a funny book. A team of alien soldiers come across a space pod orbiting a planet. The pod is full of other alien babies waking up from stasis. It's cute that these clueless men who were never raised by parents try to raise these babies. Thinking they are just stupid or slow when they don't follow commands. They decide they need teachers. And so they go steal themselves a spaceship full of teachers.
A lot of this book was very coincidental and the women settled into their new lives fairly easily. But it didn't even matter, it was a cute read. I wasn't reading it for authenticity purposes. It had enough cuteness to overshadow everything falling into place a little too perfectly.
I enjoyed it a lot. It was a lot of fun to read.
A lot of this book was very coincidental and the women settled into their new lives fairly easily. But it didn't even matter, it was a cute read. I wasn't reading it for authenticity purposes. It had enough cuteness to overshadow everything falling into place a little too perfectly.
I enjoyed it a lot. It was a lot of fun to read.
July 11, 2017
An uproarious confection sure to lift your spirits!
Imagine if you had emerged a fully adult male from the lab where you were created for a specific purpose. What if you came upon beings who evolved in a more natural way - with no parental units around?
I loved seeing these big, tough warriors trying to meet the needs of such young creatures, and teach them to be proper little warriors. Their efforts are hilarious! Eventually they decide to snag some 'real' teachers for the kids (and they're women - women can be fun 👀). Of course, there are repercussions. Lots of excitement ensues! I love this book - it made my day!
Imagine if you had emerged a fully adult male from the lab where you were created for a specific purpose. What if you came upon beings who evolved in a more natural way - with no parental units around?
I loved seeing these big, tough warriors trying to meet the needs of such young creatures, and teach them to be proper little warriors. Their efforts are hilarious! Eventually they decide to snag some 'real' teachers for the kids (and they're women - women can be fun 👀). Of course, there are repercussions. Lots of excitement ensues! I love this book - it made my day!
July 29, 2017
ebook
C+
Not a review, just my personal thoughts for future reference.
Was this book silly? Yes. Ridiculous? Yes. Was it fun to read? You bet. I'd give this book higher marks for the sheer enjoyment factor, but, tbh, it's pretty flimsy on plot, characterization, world-building, etc. As a result, I'm settling on a respectable C+. It was worth a couple of hours* of my time and made me feel good.
*This was a very short read and ended suddenly after the 80-something percent mark on my Kindle. The rest of the book was ads for other works by the author. That was excessive and disappointing.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 8, 2025
I blew through this novella so fast. Really enjoyed the storyline and found it hilarious how the alien daddies had to figure out how to take care of their purple babies. Of course my favorite was Titi (with her gummy smile and sausage legs) and Tristan, the perfect father daughter duo. Loved how he was worried she was so developmentally behind the other children but everyone loved and accepted her the same. Adorable reading the scene of the guys trying to train toddlers to march and become soldiers. Very low angst and what little drama there was ended up being quickly solved. Will definitely read the next in the series.
September 5, 2018
DADS IN SPACE!! 🤣🤣🤣
I really enjoyed this book, gruff silver space warrior demons, rescue and adopt purple space babies... confused as to wether they are pets...they figure out that they are actually children and need MOMS ASAP... intercepting, tracking and rescuing a bunch of earth teachers from letchy space pirates they decide to seduce the new mommies with raw lobster and housework!!!
BAHAHHAHAHA what a book... it was short and sweet and filled with laughs.
A fantastic first instalment.
I really enjoyed this book, gruff silver space warrior demons, rescue and adopt purple space babies... confused as to wether they are pets...they figure out that they are actually children and need MOMS ASAP... intercepting, tracking and rescuing a bunch of earth teachers from letchy space pirates they decide to seduce the new mommies with raw lobster and housework!!!
BAHAHHAHAHA what a book... it was short and sweet and filled with laughs.
A fantastic first instalment.
August 13, 2018
Meh
Not terrible but not good either. It’s odd that the hero has a normal name and everyone else had a “alien” name. It’s a fast-paced insta love story where everybody gets along and there really isn’t much drama. It’s a fluff story, fine for an afternoon read that requires no thinking. Not one you’d read again however.
Not terrible but not good either. It’s odd that the hero has a normal name and everyone else had a “alien” name. It’s a fast-paced insta love story where everybody gets along and there really isn’t much drama. It’s a fluff story, fine for an afternoon read that requires no thinking. Not one you’d read again however.
August 12, 2022
this was HILARIOUS. I loved it. this isn't the usual type of stuff I go for, but it's such a fun and lighthearted read. I found myself reading this at 1 AM and having to stifle my laughs so I don't wake my family up. I especially love Titi - I'm convinced that she's the real main character here.
September 12, 2022
Sweet, cute, and funny! They were able to create a family composed of difference species, and everything matched perfectly.
Tristan, Lara, and Titi were the main family, but there were 5/6 others who were constantly mentioned in the story. The book focused more on their community, and how they grew and adapted given their situation.
Tristan, Lara, and Titi were the main family, but there were 5/6 others who were constantly mentioned in the story. The book focused more on their community, and how they grew and adapted given their situation.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 28, 2017
Fun Story
This was a great story. I thought it was a fun storyline and I loved the humor in the book. I hope there are going to be more books. I will definitely read them. Thanks.
This was a great story. I thought it was a fun storyline and I loved the humor in the book. I hope there are going to be more books. I will definitely read them. Thanks.
August 28, 2017
Three races make a family
This is an absolute boot to read!!! loved the plot, characters, and kids!!!! never knew that space aliens intellectant enough to travel from galaxy to galaxy and replenish planets could be so look dumb. This book is one of my all time favorites!!!!
This is an absolute boot to read!!! loved the plot, characters, and kids!!!! never knew that space aliens intellectant enough to travel from galaxy to galaxy and replenish planets could be so look dumb. This book is one of my all time favorites!!!!
November 8, 2017
I bought this book because it had such great reviews on Amazon and I will never make that mistake again. I paid $6.31 for it and I'm not sure it is even worth $0.99, it wasn't funny or well written. Save your money and buy a different book!
January 14, 2018
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I loved this book, I laughed so much my stomach hurts. It was so funny when they went to another planet and the toddlers took turns asking are we there yet.....lmao
I loved this book, I laughed so much my stomach hurts. It was so funny when they went to another planet and the toddlers took turns asking are we there yet.....lmao
August 8, 2018
Space Babies
I liked the storyline in this book, but thought it could use a little more on the characters getting to know one another. It’s a short read and has a pretty good plot. I’ll read another from this author.
I liked the storyline in this book, but thought it could use a little more on the characters getting to know one another. It’s a short read and has a pretty good plot. I’ll read another from this author.
February 6, 2019
Babies
I dated this book with chuckles , giggles , laughs a long with a few blushes . I enjoyed reading Space babies . I finished the book feeling happy and looking forward to reading the next book in the series .
I dated this book with chuckles , giggles , laughs a long with a few blushes . I enjoyed reading Space babies . I finished the book feeling happy and looking forward to reading the next book in the series .
July 22, 2019
A cute, fast paced story of clueless alien males who have never seen children (much less BABIES!), human female teachers in distress and the chaos that ensues when it all comes together. Space Babies is fun, insta-love story with plenty of steam, humor and action. Enjoy!
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