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Interstellar Brides Program #14
Claimed by the Vikens
The only thing former Coalition warriors Calder, Zed and Axon have in common are long years spent battling the Hive, and their eagerness to claim their personal reward—their own Interstellar Bride.
When news arrives on Viken that each of the warriors has been matched, they gather at the transport station only to receive two unwelcome surprises.
First, they are all matched to the same woman, and not one of them is inclined to share.
Second, their mate has refused them.
She won't leave Earth and transport to Viken.
Won't give any of them a chance to win her heart.
But these warriors will not back down from a challenge.
When one states his intention to travel to Earth and retrieve his mate,
the others will not allow him to make the journey alone.
Their mate will be seduced.
Claimed.
One by one, they will tame her.
Make her their own.
May the best man win...
When news arrives on Viken that each of the warriors has been matched, they gather at the transport station only to receive two unwelcome surprises.
First, they are all matched to the same woman, and not one of them is inclined to share.
Second, their mate has refused them.
She won't leave Earth and transport to Viken.
Won't give any of them a chance to win her heart.
But these warriors will not back down from a challenge.
When one states his intention to travel to Earth and retrieve his mate,
the others will not allow him to make the journey alone.
Their mate will be seduced.
Claimed.
One by one, they will tame her.
Make her their own.
May the best man win...
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First published May 15, 2018
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May 16, 2018
Hot damn. Another fantastic addition to the Interstellar Brides series.
This is the first of the series where the bride has refused the match! Refused. The. Perfect. Match. OMG, Violet! Seriously?
And then when Calder, Zed, and Axon showed up at her door. You need to be Claimed by the Vikens, Violet. Good lord, I swooned just from the thought of all that heady testosterone. Violet was no match to three warriors who found their perfect mate. And she was perfect for each of them, and each of them was perfect for her. Now they just needed to get on the same page with their mating. That they weren’t paired up but now a foursome.
I loved the romance between Violet, Calder, Zed and Axon. How each man met her needs so differently, but so perfectly. I loved their interactions—both in and out of the bedroom. Loved how each man came to the realization that their match was exactly what they needed. That each of them would protect their mating and their mate with their life.
Sexy. Swoony. Smart. Fun. Fantastic. I can’t wait for more in this series! ~ Missy, 4.5 stars
This is the first of the series where the bride has refused the match! Refused. The. Perfect. Match. OMG, Violet! Seriously?
And then when Calder, Zed, and Axon showed up at her door. You need to be Claimed by the Vikens, Violet. Good lord, I swooned just from the thought of all that heady testosterone. Violet was no match to three warriors who found their perfect mate. And she was perfect for each of them, and each of them was perfect for her. Now they just needed to get on the same page with their mating. That they weren’t paired up but now a foursome.
I loved the romance between Violet, Calder, Zed and Axon. How each man met her needs so differently, but so perfectly. I loved their interactions—both in and out of the bedroom. Loved how each man came to the realization that their match was exactly what they needed. That each of them would protect their mating and their mate with their life.
Sexy. Swoony. Smart. Fun. Fantastic. I can’t wait for more in this series! ~ Missy, 4.5 stars
June 28, 2022
Why do I keep reading these?
January 27, 2023
1.5 stars. A let down. I was not a fan of Violent (FMC) the story itself was also shallow.
July 13, 2022
Violet & Calder, Zed, and Axon
I am not a big fan of RH, and that's basically what this was. Plus I just feel like these characters are like the same to the previous books 😭
I am not a big fan of RH, and that's basically what this was. Plus I just feel like these characters are like the same to the previous books 😭
May 20, 2018
HOME--FAMILY--LOVE--PROTECTION--SEX
What happens when Violet Nichols receives a short text from her identical sister, Mindy, with the message that she has been matched for a mate on Trion and just leaves? Violet is in shock, she is upset, how could Mindy just do that to her. Just because Violet is older by minutes, she has always had to be the one with the level head, and nothing has changed now that they are adults.
After much thought, Violet decides she must join Mindy, goodbye earth, hello mate on Trion. She will go to the Interstellar Bride Processing Center in Miami and undergo the process to match her to her perfect mate. But why is she dreaming of three men? When Warden Egara ends the testing and starts to send Violet to her new planet, news comes that she isn't to go to Trion where Mindy is, but instead to Viken.
Back on Viken, three men show up to the scheduled pod to await their matched mate, what a shock to Zed, Axon, and Calder to learn that only one female is coming. Then a greater shock to learn that the transport has been terminating and she isn't coming. Will they accept this, their matched mate's rejection before she even arrives? Oh no, hold on Earth and Violet, these alien warriors don't accept defeat and let the battle begin.
What a shock to have three viral and sexy aliens show up at her apartment, and they plan to convince her to give them the thirty days to win her over.
"I want it. Everything you can give me. Me. With three guys. Vikens. Aliens. I was standing there, half naked in front of three aliens. Three strangers who thought they had a right to my body. To my life. My future. My everything. They were my matches. From Viken. Here, in Florida. On my stoop. I owed it to Earth women everywhere to take exactly what these three were offering. I owed it to myself."
"Our mate was a passionate lover. Generous. Open. Trust. Love. Acceptance. Desire. There was no question she was well satisfied. Loved. Cherished. And it was because she had three mates to care for her."
Arrangements are made for sisters to speak, and even to visit eventually. But what happens when someone is out to destroy the Interstellar Brides program, and human brides are in danger? When an assassination attempt is made on Mindy, what will happen between these sisters and their mates?
Violet is in turmoil, three men each want her, but are they willing to concede to a relationship that will include the four of them or will she be expected to choose only one.
"They are yours, Violet. Treasure them. Love them. Do not take them for granted." --Warden Eagra
"I just had to let her have what she needed. And it was more than me. It wasn't that I wasn't enough, but that she was everything."
"Life is hard. And beautiful. And messy. And painful. And perfect. I wouldn't change a thing. Would you?" --Queen Leah
"Violet was wild and passionate. Courageous and demanding. She was reserved and disciplined on the exterior, but beneath her cold facade churned a storm of emotion and lust. Need. Love. While she sat before us all almost placidly, she was not calm; she was a female warrior, quick to anger and quick to love. Opposites. Nothing at all like the mate I'd thought I wanted."
Life isn't always delivered in a neat little package. Sometimes it comes with surprises that lead one to learn that it is okay to step outside of the box and what may seem unusual for many, is just perfect for Violet and her three mates. Together they can find happiness with some many new surprises in store.
"There, I saw love, arousal, and acceptance. Not because she had to, but because she wanted to. The answer I wanted had to come from Violet, free and clear."
What happens when Violet Nichols receives a short text from her identical sister, Mindy, with the message that she has been matched for a mate on Trion and just leaves? Violet is in shock, she is upset, how could Mindy just do that to her. Just because Violet is older by minutes, she has always had to be the one with the level head, and nothing has changed now that they are adults.
After much thought, Violet decides she must join Mindy, goodbye earth, hello mate on Trion. She will go to the Interstellar Bride Processing Center in Miami and undergo the process to match her to her perfect mate. But why is she dreaming of three men? When Warden Egara ends the testing and starts to send Violet to her new planet, news comes that she isn't to go to Trion where Mindy is, but instead to Viken.
Back on Viken, three men show up to the scheduled pod to await their matched mate, what a shock to Zed, Axon, and Calder to learn that only one female is coming. Then a greater shock to learn that the transport has been terminating and she isn't coming. Will they accept this, their matched mate's rejection before she even arrives? Oh no, hold on Earth and Violet, these alien warriors don't accept defeat and let the battle begin.
What a shock to have three viral and sexy aliens show up at her apartment, and they plan to convince her to give them the thirty days to win her over.
"I want it. Everything you can give me. Me. With three guys. Vikens. Aliens. I was standing there, half naked in front of three aliens. Three strangers who thought they had a right to my body. To my life. My future. My everything. They were my matches. From Viken. Here, in Florida. On my stoop. I owed it to Earth women everywhere to take exactly what these three were offering. I owed it to myself."
"Our mate was a passionate lover. Generous. Open. Trust. Love. Acceptance. Desire. There was no question she was well satisfied. Loved. Cherished. And it was because she had three mates to care for her."
Arrangements are made for sisters to speak, and even to visit eventually. But what happens when someone is out to destroy the Interstellar Brides program, and human brides are in danger? When an assassination attempt is made on Mindy, what will happen between these sisters and their mates?
Violet is in turmoil, three men each want her, but are they willing to concede to a relationship that will include the four of them or will she be expected to choose only one.
"They are yours, Violet. Treasure them. Love them. Do not take them for granted." --Warden Eagra
"I just had to let her have what she needed. And it was more than me. It wasn't that I wasn't enough, but that she was everything."
"Life is hard. And beautiful. And messy. And painful. And perfect. I wouldn't change a thing. Would you?" --Queen Leah
"Violet was wild and passionate. Courageous and demanding. She was reserved and disciplined on the exterior, but beneath her cold facade churned a storm of emotion and lust. Need. Love. While she sat before us all almost placidly, she was not calm; she was a female warrior, quick to anger and quick to love. Opposites. Nothing at all like the mate I'd thought I wanted."
Life isn't always delivered in a neat little package. Sometimes it comes with surprises that lead one to learn that it is okay to step outside of the box and what may seem unusual for many, is just perfect for Violet and her three mates. Together they can find happiness with some many new surprises in store.
"There, I saw love, arousal, and acceptance. Not because she had to, but because she wanted to. The answer I wanted had to come from Violet, free and clear."
May 22, 2018
Meh. Pretty predictable.
Also I hate how annoying the heroines' sister is and how bad she made the Trion women look. They are not as weak and defenseless as protrayed in this story. Especially not the High Counselor's Bride from book 1 she's a Doctor for Christ sake and when she was chained up it in front of the other counselors. It was because the old guy insisted she was dangerous. So doing the same to Mindy makes no sense as a simple power play how about some consistency and progress. I feel like Trion was just shitted all over so this book could exist.
Also I hate how annoying the heroines' sister is and how bad she made the Trion women look. They are not as weak and defenseless as protrayed in this story. Especially not the High Counselor's Bride from book 1 she's a Doctor for Christ sake and when she was chained up it in front of the other counselors. It was because the old guy insisted she was dangerous. So doing the same to Mindy makes no sense as a simple power play how about some consistency and progress. I feel like Trion was just shitted all over so this book could exist.
May 21, 2018
Violet was going to follow her twin sister Mindy to Trion. She needed to protect her. But when she took the IB testing, that was not where they were going to send her. She was going to Viken and was not matched to one mate but three. She accepted the match but when told of her destination, she declined. Calder, Axon, and Zed were thrilled that they found their match. They “thought” it was just their own, they didn’t expect a trio. But when they found out that Violet wasn’t coming, they were going to bring her to them.
THIS was one fun ride. For one, Violet is a devoted sister. I was upset in the beginning because of her wanting to bring Mindy back but she finds out that her sister is happy. Then she has to choose a mate. The guys didn’t want to share but Violet made it clear from the beginning that she did not want to choose. She wanted them all as she was promised. Axon is the first to understand that, then Zed. Calder is the one that holds out the longest. Warden Egara hit is right in the beginning. Calder WAS being selfish. He was thinking of his needs before her. I takes them helping out Goran, Mindy’s mate, for him to wake up and realize that Violet is a precious gift and should be cherished.
THIS was one fun ride. For one, Violet is a devoted sister. I was upset in the beginning because of her wanting to bring Mindy back but she finds out that her sister is happy. Then she has to choose a mate. The guys didn’t want to share but Violet made it clear from the beginning that she did not want to choose. She wanted them all as she was promised. Axon is the first to understand that, then Zed. Calder is the one that holds out the longest. Warden Egara hit is right in the beginning. Calder WAS being selfish. He was thinking of his needs before her. I takes them helping out Goran, Mindy’s mate, for him to wake up and realize that Violet is a precious gift and should be cherished.
May 22, 2018
Okay so former Coalition warriors Calder, Zed and Axon have nothing to do with each other at all. They all show up to meet their bride, who is 97% compatible with them. Although they don't know that they have been matched with the same woman. Needless to say, they don't take to kindly to have to share. Even though they knew that it could be an option.
Violet was being matched so that she could go see her sister who had been matched and sent to Trion. So when she gets matched and finds out she will be sent to Vikon instead Violet wants nothing to do with it. She decides to change her mind and go home. But when someone knocks on her door and she sees three very large aliens on her doorstep she finds out she might not have much of a choice at love.
I really enjoyed this story. There are wonderful characters, and the storyline is different but great. Violet is really protective of her sister and when she finally finds her, it doesn't go as planned.
I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy for my honest review.
March 20, 2022
Era da parecchio che non proseguivo con questa serie e devo dire che sotto alcuni punti di vista questo libro è stato sicuramente innovativo: principalmente per il fatto che non tutti e tre i compagni designati avevano voglia di una condivisione e di un rapporto a quattro. Ho apprezzato molto il fatto che abbiano lottato a lungo per ottenere la fiducia da parte di Violet, L’hanno inseguita accontentata , cercata continuamente: in una parola l’hanno amata dal primo istante. Però… lei era veramente un foruncolo sulla chiappa! Fastidiosa in qualunque occasione, capricciosa testarda insomma insopportabile. Diciamo che sicuramente il suo personaggio è stato la parte più debole del libro, Che invece ha offerto vari spunti di osservazione anche del pianeta trion da parte di Viken, insomma i tre compagni viken Zed , Axon e Calder adorabili, tosti e onorevoli , ma lei insopportabile. Quasi sufficiente.
April 15, 2019
The plot of this story was reverse harem, which I really like, and the heroine had a twin that she was separated from by the Interstellar Program. I've read this author's work before. It's great if you just want to get your jollies but don't expect a great adventure or truly interesting characters.
There are hardly any grammatical or spelling errors or typos. The beginning of the story grabbed me but the tiny bit of story was just a vehicle for the sex scenes. The characters are kind of shallow. I didn’t care if I finished the book or not. I would not bother to read it again. It had a decent ending that didn’t leave me to wonder about anything.
There are hardly any grammatical or spelling errors or typos. The beginning of the story grabbed me but the tiny bit of story was just a vehicle for the sex scenes. The characters are kind of shallow. I didn’t care if I finished the book or not. I would not bother to read it again. It had a decent ending that didn’t leave me to wonder about anything.
May 18, 2018
Violet Nichols was being tested at the Interstellar Brides Processing Center, Miami, for compatibility with an alien mate -- actually three of them if the dream was right! But why did Warden Egara have to wake her right at the best part? She was ready to be sent immediately to the planet Trion where her twin sister had been matched. Mindy hadn’t even said goodbye until she was being transported away, leaving Violet behind! And since they were twins, she knew she would be matched for the same planet to join her sister. She agreed to everything the warden said and eagerly mentioned going to Trion! But Warden Egara was confused… asked her why she thought Trion was her destination? Violet was required to go to Viken where she was matched to her three mates! But Violet refused and violently twisted in the restraints on her wrist, so the warden let her leave.
Former Coalition fighter Calder impatiently waited for his mate from Earth. Another man, Zed, greeted him and reminded him they had served together. He, too, was there to meet his matched mate. When they realized they were both standing at Pad #3 for their mate, they knew there was a mistake. A third Viken named Axon entered the room and said that HIS mate was coming in on Pad #3! All three turned to the technician and demanded he confirm whose mate was arriving. None of the three had agreed to share – each had signed up for their own mate! But the worst news was yet to come – their bride had refused the match and would not transport. There was only one way to fix this situation . . . so all three of the Vikens stepped onto the pad to transport to Earth! Their bride would have to choose which one would be her mate!
This author is such a wonderful writer who can bring the Interstellar Bride world to life! Every situation is described so well that the reader becomes a part of that world! We have been given an intriguing story here where the bride’s cross-purpose causes a potential for chaos as her mates will not accept rejection. Earth is considered primitive and aliens must avoid any mingling on the planet. With three hot-headed aliens headed to Earth, the reader can only imagine all the ways this can go wrong! The story line, character development, and writing are top-notch and will keep readers on the edge of their seats to see how everything works out! Don’t miss this one! It’s incredible!
Former Coalition fighter Calder impatiently waited for his mate from Earth. Another man, Zed, greeted him and reminded him they had served together. He, too, was there to meet his matched mate. When they realized they were both standing at Pad #3 for their mate, they knew there was a mistake. A third Viken named Axon entered the room and said that HIS mate was coming in on Pad #3! All three turned to the technician and demanded he confirm whose mate was arriving. None of the three had agreed to share – each had signed up for their own mate! But the worst news was yet to come – their bride had refused the match and would not transport. There was only one way to fix this situation . . . so all three of the Vikens stepped onto the pad to transport to Earth! Their bride would have to choose which one would be her mate!
This author is such a wonderful writer who can bring the Interstellar Bride world to life! Every situation is described so well that the reader becomes a part of that world! We have been given an intriguing story here where the bride’s cross-purpose causes a potential for chaos as her mates will not accept rejection. Earth is considered primitive and aliens must avoid any mingling on the planet. With three hot-headed aliens headed to Earth, the reader can only imagine all the ways this can go wrong! The story line, character development, and writing are top-notch and will keep readers on the edge of their seats to see how everything works out! Don’t miss this one! It’s incredible!
November 7, 2022
The Interstellar Brides series takes place at a time where aliens are real and there are several different planets and species. There is a galactic enemy known as the hive, which is a technological species that invades planets and either kills its inhabitants or transforms their captives into one of them. A coalition was formed between the planets who are at war with the hive. Each member of the coalition is required to supply soldiers and brides to the cause. Soldiers to fight the hive, and brides to repopulate the diminished that have fallen victim to the war. There is a neurological test that a bride takes to me matched to their perfect alien planet, then their perfect alien match on that planet, through a series of sexual desires that only our subconscious can answer for. Earth allows for volunteers to apply to the program, or grants female criminals the option to become a bride over a prison sentence. Those who volunteer are paid a healthy sum of money, and those who are prisoners are given clean slates. All applicants are required to give up their Earth citizenship to become a resident of their new chosen planet. A bride has 30 days to accept or reject their match. If they accept their claim, they are mated to their new alien husband for the rest of their lives where they are expected to make babies. If they reject their mate, they are assigned a new one on that same planet. Where they are still expected to make babies. Warden Egara makes continued appearances throughout the series as she is the one who processes the brides in the Florida.
Written in first person, Claimed By The Vikens is book 14 in this series and follows the human bride Violet Nichols and her mates Calder, Zed and Axon from the planet Viken. Calder was from sector 1 (weapons of a spear and shield), where family was all and they preferred anal sex and public affection. Zed was from sector 2 (weapons of bows and arrows), where they preferred bondage while claiming a woman’s pussy. Axon was from sector 3 (a sword as a weapon), and members of his sector preferred oral sex. They all fight for Viken United now, as royal elites, instead of their individual sectors. It’s been established since the third book in this series that Vikens mated three men to each bride, one from each sector, to further unite the planet. Neither of the three signed up to share a mate, and after the three lined up at the same platform for their mate, discovered that they all were matched to the same woman. It didn’t matter because the bride never arrived through transport for them to claim. Violet signed up to be an interstellar bride after her twin sister Mindy sent her a text message saying that she signed up to be an interstellar bride and left for Trion two months prior. Violet just assumed that she would be sent to Trion, same as her twin sister Mindy. Lo and behold, assumption is the mother of all fuckups because she was matched to Viken not Trion. So Violet refused the match before she was transported off earth. Once her mates back on Viken heard about her refusal, they decided to venture to Earth and collect her with the intent of making her choose one of them. After they found her and she explained everything, the three seduced her then vowed that they would take her to Trion to see her sister. She happily agreed and had a phone call with her sister at the interstellar bride center before transporting to Viken. That was when she learned that it had only been two days for her sister Mindy since she left Earth instead of two months because of the time continuum nonsense (like the movie Interstellar). We also learned that Mindy was matched to Goran (Tark’s second in command from the very first book in this series). Sometime after arriving on Viken, Violet received word from Goran that her sister was injured from an attack and healing in a medpod. So she and her three mates traveled to Trion, where Violet agreed to sit in her twin sister’s place to draw out the assassin. (C’mon, we had to see that twist coming with the whole “twin” thing.) The plan worked, they found Mindy’s attacker, and peace of mind was once again established. The Viken trio accepted that Violet needed all of them and choosing one would not happen. They claimed her on Trion and arranged for them all to live together on Trion so she could be with her twin. Awe! 🫶🏻 Everyone presumably lived happily ever after with everything they ever wanted.
Honestly, the only ones who appeared to sacrifice anything were the three Viken mates. They gave up the idea of not sharing, they hunted her down on Earth, reluctantly followed Violet to Trion, allowed her to place herself in danger as bait, then gave up their jobs and homes so she could be with her sister. What did Violet sacrifice? Nothing. Except maybe her asshole. She got three devoted mates who love her, she got to live with her sister and she didn’t have to be a submissive to get it. So yeah, she won in life. 😅
Vikens are humanoid. What sets them apart from everyone else is their massive size (they’re larger than humans but smaller than Prillions), their potent cum that changes the body to accommodate their mate, and their cum is an aphrodisiac that when it comes in contact with skin, releases a pheromone to make the woman aroused and horny (and crave their partner to an extreme). Vikens are probably my least favorite of the alien species. One demanding mate is fun, two better, but three? That’s just too many cocks in my humble opinion.
There have been way too many romance novels I’ve read that had me frustrated and yelling “Jesus Christ, when are they gonna fuck?! Get to the good shit already!” When we’re 50% in, and the main characters have barely kissed each other, leaves readers like me aggravated. This is NOT one of those books. The very first chapter gives a very clear indication of what we are in for. I’m fairly confident that there is more sexual content in this book than adventure. It is, quite literally, word porn.
Spankings take place in every single book. If any man spanked me, I would probably kill them in their sleep, but I guess some women do enjoy them. Spankings are more of a turn-off than turn-on in my case, so I just ignore those parts of the books like “nope, that didn’t just happen.”
As I’ve read through this series and all its spin offs, I can attest that the plot is incredibly addictive. I am way too invested in each book, in all its adventure and romance. Grace Goodwin has ruined me for all other romance novels. After reading her material, I find the others to be tame, dull and overall anticlimactic. I am not ashamed to admit that I have read each of her books at least twice. This book was no exception, I heavily recommend it.
Written in first person, Claimed By The Vikens is book 14 in this series and follows the human bride Violet Nichols and her mates Calder, Zed and Axon from the planet Viken. Calder was from sector 1 (weapons of a spear and shield), where family was all and they preferred anal sex and public affection. Zed was from sector 2 (weapons of bows and arrows), where they preferred bondage while claiming a woman’s pussy. Axon was from sector 3 (a sword as a weapon), and members of his sector preferred oral sex. They all fight for Viken United now, as royal elites, instead of their individual sectors. It’s been established since the third book in this series that Vikens mated three men to each bride, one from each sector, to further unite the planet. Neither of the three signed up to share a mate, and after the three lined up at the same platform for their mate, discovered that they all were matched to the same woman. It didn’t matter because the bride never arrived through transport for them to claim. Violet signed up to be an interstellar bride after her twin sister Mindy sent her a text message saying that she signed up to be an interstellar bride and left for Trion two months prior. Violet just assumed that she would be sent to Trion, same as her twin sister Mindy. Lo and behold, assumption is the mother of all fuckups because she was matched to Viken not Trion. So Violet refused the match before she was transported off earth. Once her mates back on Viken heard about her refusal, they decided to venture to Earth and collect her with the intent of making her choose one of them. After they found her and she explained everything, the three seduced her then vowed that they would take her to Trion to see her sister. She happily agreed and had a phone call with her sister at the interstellar bride center before transporting to Viken. That was when she learned that it had only been two days for her sister Mindy since she left Earth instead of two months because of the time continuum nonsense (like the movie Interstellar). We also learned that Mindy was matched to Goran (Tark’s second in command from the very first book in this series). Sometime after arriving on Viken, Violet received word from Goran that her sister was injured from an attack and healing in a medpod. So she and her three mates traveled to Trion, where Violet agreed to sit in her twin sister’s place to draw out the assassin. (C’mon, we had to see that twist coming with the whole “twin” thing.) The plan worked, they found Mindy’s attacker, and peace of mind was once again established. The Viken trio accepted that Violet needed all of them and choosing one would not happen. They claimed her on Trion and arranged for them all to live together on Trion so she could be with her twin. Awe! 🫶🏻 Everyone presumably lived happily ever after with everything they ever wanted.
Honestly, the only ones who appeared to sacrifice anything were the three Viken mates. They gave up the idea of not sharing, they hunted her down on Earth, reluctantly followed Violet to Trion, allowed her to place herself in danger as bait, then gave up their jobs and homes so she could be with her sister. What did Violet sacrifice? Nothing. Except maybe her asshole. She got three devoted mates who love her, she got to live with her sister and she didn’t have to be a submissive to get it. So yeah, she won in life. 😅
Vikens are humanoid. What sets them apart from everyone else is their massive size (they’re larger than humans but smaller than Prillions), their potent cum that changes the body to accommodate their mate, and their cum is an aphrodisiac that when it comes in contact with skin, releases a pheromone to make the woman aroused and horny (and crave their partner to an extreme). Vikens are probably my least favorite of the alien species. One demanding mate is fun, two better, but three? That’s just too many cocks in my humble opinion.
There have been way too many romance novels I’ve read that had me frustrated and yelling “Jesus Christ, when are they gonna fuck?! Get to the good shit already!” When we’re 50% in, and the main characters have barely kissed each other, leaves readers like me aggravated. This is NOT one of those books. The very first chapter gives a very clear indication of what we are in for. I’m fairly confident that there is more sexual content in this book than adventure. It is, quite literally, word porn.
Spankings take place in every single book. If any man spanked me, I would probably kill them in their sleep, but I guess some women do enjoy them. Spankings are more of a turn-off than turn-on in my case, so I just ignore those parts of the books like “nope, that didn’t just happen.”
As I’ve read through this series and all its spin offs, I can attest that the plot is incredibly addictive. I am way too invested in each book, in all its adventure and romance. Grace Goodwin has ruined me for all other romance novels. After reading her material, I find the others to be tame, dull and overall anticlimactic. I am not ashamed to admit that I have read each of her books at least twice. This book was no exception, I heavily recommend it.
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May 17, 2018
4.5 stars of Viken awesomeness
I have purchased every book in the Interstellar Bride series - both the mainline and the offshoots (the Colony and the Virgins) and I have never been disappointed in any of the books. While my favorites in the series are any that involve Atlans and the Vikens are my least favoites, Grace Goodwin always writes a good story. Grace's characters and worlds are well developed and intriguing and her plots suck you into the story quickly and never lull.
I won't give away any spoilers, but the blurb only scratches the surface of what this story is really about. The fact that these three Vikens were not expecting to share a mate (unlike the previous Viken book) gave the author the chance to slowly bring these three Vikens together, despite their differing ways of claiming a mate and their desire to not share her. Violet's reason for refusing transport to Viken is a what really drives the story and as it is such a fantastic twist to the Interstellar Bride series - I won't say any more about it.
As I skim over the sexy parts (because I prefer story to titillation), I would say that there are enough and that they do not over power the story. The conclusion gives us a perfect solution to Violet's problem.
If you have not read any of the Interstellar Brides books, I would not start with this one. I would suggest reading the other three Viken books before this one, as many little threads from other books are woven into this story and may leave you a little perplexed at times (even though the author did an awesome job of briefly explaining everything).
I have purchased every book in the Interstellar Bride series - both the mainline and the offshoots (the Colony and the Virgins) and I have never been disappointed in any of the books. While my favorites in the series are any that involve Atlans and the Vikens are my least favoites, Grace Goodwin always writes a good story. Grace's characters and worlds are well developed and intriguing and her plots suck you into the story quickly and never lull.
I won't give away any spoilers, but the blurb only scratches the surface of what this story is really about. The fact that these three Vikens were not expecting to share a mate (unlike the previous Viken book) gave the author the chance to slowly bring these three Vikens together, despite their differing ways of claiming a mate and their desire to not share her. Violet's reason for refusing transport to Viken is a what really drives the story and as it is such a fantastic twist to the Interstellar Bride series - I won't say any more about it.
As I skim over the sexy parts (because I prefer story to titillation), I would say that there are enough and that they do not over power the story. The conclusion gives us a perfect solution to Violet's problem.
If you have not read any of the Interstellar Brides books, I would not start with this one. I would suggest reading the other three Viken books before this one, as many little threads from other books are woven into this story and may leave you a little perplexed at times (even though the author did an awesome job of briefly explaining everything).
May 16, 2018
Oh heavens. Grace Goodwin has done it again. The Interstellar Bride books just continue to get better and better with every addition. This one brings us back to the main series of the universe. We also get to go back to Viken, ruled by the triplet kings and their human bride.
Many Viken warriors are choosing to mate in groups of threes, just like their kings, but Calder, Zed, and Axon aren't in that group of warriors. They each want a bride that they can call their own and that they can love and build a family with. But when they all show up at the same transport pad, they have an idea that something may be wrong.
Violet has gone to the IBP testing center because she misses her twin sister, Mindy. Mindy left her abruptly to get tested and went to Trion. Violet's just sure that she will end up on Trion with her sister, because they are identical twins, so when her testing shows that she is going to go to Viken, Violet refuses, saying it's Trion or nothing.
There's a whole lot of things going on in this book, but to me, it boils down to family, what is a family and what it takes to become a family. Violet is a strong character who knows who and what she wants and isn't afraid to stand up to any and every one in order to make what she wants reality. Axon, Zed, and Calder are strong characters too, but they had their own journey to go through, especially Calder. I loved watching the journey that they each took to get where they needed to be.
I can't wait for the rest of the series. It never comes soon enough.
Many Viken warriors are choosing to mate in groups of threes, just like their kings, but Calder, Zed, and Axon aren't in that group of warriors. They each want a bride that they can call their own and that they can love and build a family with. But when they all show up at the same transport pad, they have an idea that something may be wrong.
Violet has gone to the IBP testing center because she misses her twin sister, Mindy. Mindy left her abruptly to get tested and went to Trion. Violet's just sure that she will end up on Trion with her sister, because they are identical twins, so when her testing shows that she is going to go to Viken, Violet refuses, saying it's Trion or nothing.
There's a whole lot of things going on in this book, but to me, it boils down to family, what is a family and what it takes to become a family. Violet is a strong character who knows who and what she wants and isn't afraid to stand up to any and every one in order to make what she wants reality. Axon, Zed, and Calder are strong characters too, but they had their own journey to go through, especially Calder. I loved watching the journey that they each took to get where they needed to be.
I can't wait for the rest of the series. It never comes soon enough.
May 21, 2018
Grace Goodwin- Claimed By The Vikens (Interstellar Brides Book 14)
Three Vikens and A Very Lucky Girl
After fighting for the Coalition against The Hive, three warriors find out they have earned the reward of claiming a bride through the Interstellar Bride Program. What they didn’t expect is that they were destined to share the same female, and they weren’t happy about sharing.
Back on earth Violet is beyond distraught. Her twin has suddenly left and messaged her with a text that she was going to be mated to a warrior on Trion. Violet decides to follow her twin, enter the Interstellar Bride Program and join her sister on Trion. Well not all goes as planned and after finding out she has been matched (97%) to “3” warriors on Viken, Violet turns down the match and decides she’ll find a way to get to Trion another way.
When the three Viken warriors find out their mate rejected the match and wasn’t coming to their planet they did the only thing logical (for Viken warriors). The three transport to earth to claim Their Mate and make her realize her future lies with them.
From here I don’t want to spoil the very exciting, sexy, creative adventurous storyline these characters follow.
A very enjoyable read with a some lessons in loyalty,sharing and the many kinds of “family” that make life worthwhile.
This can be read as stand alone but the series is great to start from the beginning.
Three Vikens and A Very Lucky Girl
After fighting for the Coalition against The Hive, three warriors find out they have earned the reward of claiming a bride through the Interstellar Bride Program. What they didn’t expect is that they were destined to share the same female, and they weren’t happy about sharing.
Back on earth Violet is beyond distraught. Her twin has suddenly left and messaged her with a text that she was going to be mated to a warrior on Trion. Violet decides to follow her twin, enter the Interstellar Bride Program and join her sister on Trion. Well not all goes as planned and after finding out she has been matched (97%) to “3” warriors on Viken, Violet turns down the match and decides she’ll find a way to get to Trion another way.
When the three Viken warriors find out their mate rejected the match and wasn’t coming to their planet they did the only thing logical (for Viken warriors). The three transport to earth to claim Their Mate and make her realize her future lies with them.
From here I don’t want to spoil the very exciting, sexy, creative adventurous storyline these characters follow.
A very enjoyable read with a some lessons in loyalty,sharing and the many kinds of “family” that make life worthwhile.
This can be read as stand alone but the series is great to start from the beginning.
May 17, 2018
Claimed by the Vikens is the fourteenth book in the Interstellar Brides Series, and while it can stand alone, you’ll get the most fulfillment by reading some of the previous books. Violet is determined to be an Interstellar Bride, as long as she can go to Trion to be with her sister. When she’s matched to Viken and three mates, she panics and declines the match. Zed, Calder, and Axon don’t want to share a mate, but when they realize that Violet turned them down, they travel to Earth to convince her to give them a try. She does, but she’s torn - she wants all three of them, not to just pick one, and what about her sister?? Where do her loyalties lie?
Oh my, this book was sweet, sexy, and full of love. I think one of my favorite aspects about this book was Violet’s love for her sister, and the steps she takes to make sure she’s safe. Violet is so courageous and protective and I love that her mates call her a warrior. Her mates were all unique, not just because they were from the different sectors, but also theirs hopes and dreams and how quickly they accepted sharing Violet. I loved that they traveled all the way to Earth, and the scene of the alpha men sitting on her couch, all dressed up like tourists was hilarious! This series has just been amazing, I absolutely love these books, and Claimed by the Vikens is a fabulous addition to the series!
Oh my, this book was sweet, sexy, and full of love. I think one of my favorite aspects about this book was Violet’s love for her sister, and the steps she takes to make sure she’s safe. Violet is so courageous and protective and I love that her mates call her a warrior. Her mates were all unique, not just because they were from the different sectors, but also theirs hopes and dreams and how quickly they accepted sharing Violet. I loved that they traveled all the way to Earth, and the scene of the alpha men sitting on her couch, all dressed up like tourists was hilarious! This series has just been amazing, I absolutely love these books, and Claimed by the Vikens is a fabulous addition to the series!
November 19, 2018
Although all of the stories in this series follow a somewhat similar pattern, they are still fun to read - a hot sci-fi fantasy!
May 18, 2018
Grace just doesn’t stop giving to her readers! Another wonderful story in the Interstellar Brides series! In this amazing SciFi series, each book tells its own story, no repetition, no reiteration, Grace Goodwin continues to keep us salivating over these Interstellar Warriors and admiring their mates, as they overcome many adversities. Each book is a stand alone, yet the characters from earlier books are integral parts in various stories and makes one feel comfy and cozy. I would recommend reading them in order since they are inspiring, and WELL WRITTEN. It is interesting in this story that the chosen Vikens were not expecting to share a mate - oops! And, that their chosen mate didn’t want to accept them! The Vikens had to go to Earth to try and claim her. Wow!! What a challenge and so unexpected. Grace Goodwin just continues to keep her readers on alert and constantly learning. What is a family? We read about the journey of these three Viken Warriors and Violet and how their journey leads them to they realize the meaning of family. It is filled with suspense, romance, light BDSM and exciting sexual scenes.Thank you Grace for taking care of your readers!
May 17, 2018
I love Ms. Goodwin’s work!! When three fiercely independent Viken warriors show up at the transport station to claim their interstellar bride only to find out that it is the same bride heads are going to roll. And when the bride doesn’t show up the three Vikens make the decision they are going to the bride on Earth.
Violet just got tested to be in interstellar bride because of her twin Mindy being matched and going to Trion. When she doesn’t get sent to Trion she rejects the match. When the three Vikens she was matched to show up on her doorstep there is an instant attraction to all three. They have 30 days to convince Violet to pick one of them but Violet doesn’t want to pick she wants all three. When her twin is in trouble Violet can’t help her self and she goes to Trion and her intended mates follow. Will they be in time to save Violet from the same fate her sister suffered? If she makes it out alive will they force her to choose between the three of them?
** I voluntarily read an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review **
Violet just got tested to be in interstellar bride because of her twin Mindy being matched and going to Trion. When she doesn’t get sent to Trion she rejects the match. When the three Vikens she was matched to show up on her doorstep there is an instant attraction to all three. They have 30 days to convince Violet to pick one of them but Violet doesn’t want to pick she wants all three. When her twin is in trouble Violet can’t help her self and she goes to Trion and her intended mates follow. Will they be in time to save Violet from the same fate her sister suffered? If she makes it out alive will they force her to choose between the three of them?
** I voluntarily read an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review **
May 17, 2018
Book 14 down in the interstellar bride program series and yet again I was not disappointed and what’s not to love about being matched to three yes that’s right three Viken warriors that are flaming hot but this is not what Violet wants she wanted to be matched to someone from Trion because that’s where her twin sister Mindy was matched to, so after testing is done for violet she refuses to leave earth to go to Viken for her matched mates so in the end they come to her on earth to take her back home Calder, Zed, Axon won’t leave without her but they are also have problems between them selves because neither wants to share her so now each one will fight to be the one she wants. Can Violet find her sister and make sure she is ok and can Violet love all her mates together as one, read this great story to find out, you won’t be disappointed at all because I never have been with any of Grace Goodwins books.
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 23, 2018
Violet’s twin sister has hot-footed it off Earth and landed herself a husband on Trion. Desperate to meet up with her sister again, Violet visits the IS Brides centre too, in the hope of nabbing her own Trion mate. But Violet’s dreams are not of one mate but three hunky males, desperate to lavish her with attention. When she awakes and is advised by Warden Agara that her males are awaiting her on Viken and not her hoped for Trion, she refuses the men and returns home.
Zed, Calder and Axon are hardened Viken warriors, who have been waiting a long time to find their mated matches. When they discover that Violet is all their mate they are a little unhappy and reluctant to share but decide to travel to Earth to claim her. Will they convince her to return with them and give them a chance and can they really overcome their issues and jealousy?
A fantastic addition to the Interstellar Brides series. I’ve read all the books and they keep getting better. A super storyline with strong characters that were written sympathetically. I was hooked from start to finish.
Zed, Calder and Axon are hardened Viken warriors, who have been waiting a long time to find their mated matches. When they discover that Violet is all their mate they are a little unhappy and reluctant to share but decide to travel to Earth to claim her. Will they convince her to return with them and give them a chance and can they really overcome their issues and jealousy?
A fantastic addition to the Interstellar Brides series. I’ve read all the books and they keep getting better. A super storyline with strong characters that were written sympathetically. I was hooked from start to finish.
February 26, 2021
There was virtually no plot here and when there was a bit it was underwhelming and confusing with no real basis. It was a fast read but I also did skim through a lot of the sex scenes bc I really don't care for the Vikens and let's be honest the smut is repetitive and uneventful at this point in the series. But believe it or not, this book touched on the subjects of selfishness, sisterly love (that one being the mc's main drive) and sacrifice, with Calder being the one made to sacrifice the most. But I don't agree with how things were made out to be to justify having him give up his dream and convictions and how everyone ganged up on him to force this change. He's the only Viken I've liked so far and was done dirty. Not fair. Though I did find Violet's love for her sister endearing, I really didn't like this book and it was a regression, writing and plot-wise for Ms. Goodwin. Now on to the book I had been waiting for and why I read this series to this point, Commander Karter's book. Hopefully that one is so, so much better than this one.
May 17, 2018
The book is part of a series, but is a standalone so you don't have to read the previous book to understand. This is a super sexy book, the story and characters are well developed. It has some twist and turn that will keep you at the edge of your seat. It's nice to see the it fun to see what the heroes and heroine are willing to do for their family ( old and new)
I receive an Arc from the author, but also purchased the book to support her great work !
Merged review:
The book is part of a series, but is a standalone so you don't have to read the previous book to understand. This is a super sexy book, the story and characters are well developed. It has some twist and turn that will keep you at the edge of your seat. It's nice to see the it fun to see what the heroes and heroine are willing to do for their family ( old and new)
I receive an Arc from the author, but also purchased the book to support her great work !
I receive an Arc from the author, but also purchased the book to support her great work !
Merged review:
The book is part of a series, but is a standalone so you don't have to read the previous book to understand. This is a super sexy book, the story and characters are well developed. It has some twist and turn that will keep you at the edge of your seat. It's nice to see the it fun to see what the heroes and heroine are willing to do for their family ( old and new)
I receive an Arc from the author, but also purchased the book to support her great work !
July 2, 2018
Oh my gods what a book! I mean really hot. This book is extremely well-written and thought out. This is a short novella so the review will be to as not to ruin it for you.
This is Violet's story and how she was matched to her Viken's. But that is not what she wanted or so she thought. You see her sister her twin was matched to another planet. And that is where she wishes to be. That is till three hunky aliens show up on her doorstep. And are there to get her to choose who will be her mate. And just wait till she chooses. But when her sister is in danger you will see just how far violet will go to insure Mindy is safe. She may be older by only three minutes, but she is still the big sister and no one messes with her sister.
Now before I ruin this for you I will leave off here. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did. If you do like this book, please consider leaving a review. The Authors really like it when you do; they value your opinions too.
This is Violet's story and how she was matched to her Viken's. But that is not what she wanted or so she thought. You see her sister her twin was matched to another planet. And that is where she wishes to be. That is till three hunky aliens show up on her doorstep. And are there to get her to choose who will be her mate. And just wait till she chooses. But when her sister is in danger you will see just how far violet will go to insure Mindy is safe. She may be older by only three minutes, but she is still the big sister and no one messes with her sister.
Now before I ruin this for you I will leave off here. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did. If you do like this book, please consider leaving a review. The Authors really like it when you do; they value your opinions too.
May 18, 2018
I loved Violet. She was strong in her love for her twin sister and yet so vulnerable when faced with love for herself. She was the ultimate protector but had never experienced someone else caring for her. So when she is matched to three Vikens and sent to a different planet than her sister, it nearly breaks her. That is, until her three warrior mates (who do not know that they are to share a bride) arrive and she starts to see a future for herself. There were so many aspects of this story that I loved (and WOW! The sexy-times were .... WOW!) but for me, it boiled down to the love that developed as an amazing family was built. It was really a privilege to review this story for Grace.
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 18, 2018
Violet wants to find her twin sister and smack her for leaving her behind. But how's a girl supposed to travel light years in space, to another planet, and murder a loved one? Volunteer for the Interstellar Brides Program of course!! That's Violet's plan too but something goes wrong with the match. She desperately wants to go to Trion, to be with Mindy, but she's matched up with 1 .. 2 .. 3 mates from ... Viken. How did this happen? For that answer meet Axon, Calder, and Zed all from seperate sectors but matched to the same human woman, but they don't know it yet. But just wait until all three meet for the first time!! It's a true blast ... no puns are intended. This is another GREAT work by Ms. Grace and definately worth a read - or two - maybe three. Pun intended here !! haha
May 18, 2018
A new book in the Interstellar Bride Program .
Violet is testing at the Bride center because he sister has been mated to a Trion. Mindy and Violet might be twins, but the are two different person which shows when Violet gets tested. Not to one, but to three Vikens.
What I loved about the Viken is that they didn’t really know each other, they weren’t friends and had no plans to mate together. They each have to get used to having a mate and being with each other. Is it something they can do. It gave an extra dimension to the story.
I like Villiot, she was very passionate and loved fiercely.
This was a very entertaining, funny, sweet and very steamy book.
Violet is testing at the Bride center because he sister has been mated to a Trion. Mindy and Violet might be twins, but the are two different person which shows when Violet gets tested. Not to one, but to three Vikens.
What I loved about the Viken is that they didn’t really know each other, they weren’t friends and had no plans to mate together. They each have to get used to having a mate and being with each other. Is it something they can do. It gave an extra dimension to the story.
I like Villiot, she was very passionate and loved fiercely.
This was a very entertaining, funny, sweet and very steamy book.
December 26, 2018
Another installment in the Interstellar Brides series - this one with a different twist. What would you do if your twin signed up for this program and left you behind with no warning?? This is the dillema that Violet is faced with and when she signs up for the program herself to be reunited with her sister things don't go exactly the way she planned... On the other side of the galaxy there is some confusion as well as 3 Viken warriors are matched to Violet but none know each other OR are inclined to share. There are plenty of surprises and of course some intrigue that leads to a very interesting conclusion to their story!! Very much enjoyed.
May 29, 2018
Just got pulled into this one. Loved the human Female.....Such attitude and not taking crap from anyone. That includes her three alien mates, Calder,Axon, and Zed. They sure were not planning on shring a mate when it came through that they had a human bride waiting for them. But they had to come together when Violet decided at the last minute to back out. The plan was to go to where her sister was, not a different planet and not with three mates. This book was awesome and fun and sexy and just plain great to read. Has some alien action and lots of sexy alien sex with three larger then life males that know what they are doing.
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