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Stolen by an Alien #4
Craved by an Alien
I was abducted by aliens and auctioned to a positively lovely bleak place called the Underwater Pleasure Dome. An amphibious alien with hands like bug zappers helped spring me, and if you’ve followed my friends’ adventures, you know Dohrein and I teamed up because we’re both equally stellar, and awesome attracts awesome.
This is the story of what happened *after* abduction life.
The good part.
The part where we settle in and build brand new lives on this brand new planet.
I just need to have tea with my Alien-in-law and convince her to set her pet humans free.
No biggie.
*Wish me luck.*
**NOTE: Is this a Standalone? Not really. A few brave booksouls who started the series with this story jumped right in and enjoyed, so it’s *possible,* but I also created a Cast List Recap that will patch you through if you want a bit of a guide to this world.
***Another Note: You'll find this is approx 70K words of Dohrein & Gracie’s story, followed by a 10K bonus story revealing what happens when a Rakhii gets loose on Earth.
This is the story of what happened *after* abduction life.
The good part.
The part where we settle in and build brand new lives on this brand new planet.
I just need to have tea with my Alien-in-law and convince her to set her pet humans free.
No biggie.
*Wish me luck.*
**NOTE: Is this a Standalone? Not really. A few brave booksouls who started the series with this story jumped right in and enjoyed, so it’s *possible,* but I also created a Cast List Recap that will patch you through if you want a bit of a guide to this world.
***Another Note: You'll find this is approx 70K words of Dohrein & Gracie’s story, followed by a 10K bonus story revealing what happens when a Rakhii gets loose on Earth.
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First published July 25, 2018
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August 11, 2018
I don't want to write this review! Up until this point I have enjoyed all the books that Amanda Milo has brought out, which meant that I was insanely excited to get my mitts on the next book in the Stolen by an Alien series. Sadly, and it kills me to say, but the anticipation was more enjoyable than the actual book.I think the main problem I had with this book was that it didn't seem to have a plot. It read more like a series of scenes that Milo wrote and then tried to cobble together in a vague timeline. It never felt like a put together and cohesive story it was too disjointed.
It also prevented me connecting with the Gracie or Dohrein and enjoying the romance. Because it didn't feel like a romance. It was strange, there was no build up of their relationship, no seeing them connecting on an emotional level. They just started to have sex and that was apparently that. It was weird.
There was a bonus short story at the end of the book which I found I enjoyed far more. It felt like it had a more continuous story line and a flirtation between the two characters. And honestly, that is what the two stars for this book are for.
Unfortunately Craved by an Alien just managed to baffle me, the story and the romance were just...missing. However, this is the first book of Milo's that I haven't liked so I will definitely be reading the next one, hopefully this is just a blip.
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July 30, 2018
It was ok but there wasn’t really much story
This one felt like there was only 2 scenes playing out the entire book on a constant loop. Scene 1 was Gracie and Rein getting frisky and telling each other how much they love each other and Scene 2 was Gracie over acting as a popular diva with everyone else she knows.
Both scenes were good but having to reread them over and over again with the only thing changing each time is the location got really boring really fast. Also there was no actual story being told. Nothing interesting happened the entire time. Literally nothing interesting other than the two scenes.
Character wise I loved Rein. He’s sexy in every way and after the monsteresque appearances of the previous 3 book’s main men he was a breath of fresh air. For once I was actually emotionally and physically attracted to the main guy. Instead of just psychologically. He just came off as a sexy fallen angel.
But Gracie was like hearing nails on a chalkboard and getting a tooth pulled out by pliers at the same time. Other than her sexy banter with Rein she was supper annoying and completely 100% fake. All she ever did was act like an over dramatic full of her self diva that everyone barely tolerated for reasons unknown. I felt like the Rakhi when they were annoyed with her. Rein could EASILY do better than her.
All in all this book read like it would have been better as a chapter of an different couple’s book. I only needed to read the two mentioned scenes once. Not 4000+ kindle pages worth of it.
This one felt like there was only 2 scenes playing out the entire book on a constant loop. Scene 1 was Gracie and Rein getting frisky and telling each other how much they love each other and Scene 2 was Gracie over acting as a popular diva with everyone else she knows.
Both scenes were good but having to reread them over and over again with the only thing changing each time is the location got really boring really fast. Also there was no actual story being told. Nothing interesting happened the entire time. Literally nothing interesting other than the two scenes.
Character wise I loved Rein. He’s sexy in every way and after the monsteresque appearances of the previous 3 book’s main men he was a breath of fresh air. For once I was actually emotionally and physically attracted to the main guy. Instead of just psychologically. He just came off as a sexy fallen angel.
But Gracie was like hearing nails on a chalkboard and getting a tooth pulled out by pliers at the same time. Other than her sexy banter with Rein she was supper annoying and completely 100% fake. All she ever did was act like an over dramatic full of her self diva that everyone barely tolerated for reasons unknown. I felt like the Rakhi when they were annoyed with her. Rein could EASILY do better than her.
All in all this book read like it would have been better as a chapter of an different couple’s book. I only needed to read the two mentioned scenes once. Not 4000+ kindle pages worth of it.
April 26, 2019
If this book were human, it would be a superficial blonde.
I didn't really remember book one and two and I never read book three so I was this close to dnf-ing but for reasons only known to God, I didn't.
It was nice enough. Kinda like a really extended version of an epilogue of books I don't remember but apparently loved. *shrugs*
August 10, 2023
Story is moving along and we are working on the bonded alien issues. Fantastic!
I really love the couple in this book. Their relationship is perfect. When does the cat have kittens? I need kittens.
I really love the couple in this book. Their relationship is perfect. When does the cat have kittens? I need kittens.
July 29, 2018
Some problems
The formatting is atrociously distracting. It reads like a 200 page run on sentence. The level of snarky/witty repartee between the H/h was just too much. There was little/no story progression. This is what happens when you introduce a dozen characters that are all “living life” at the same time. You find out that they are together in one book and then have to wait for the backstory. I personally find that method of storytelling annoying as it takes forever for the scope of the series to progress. I was not a fan of the book before this one either but thought I’d give the series another chance as I’m intrigued with the hob storyline but I think I’m done now.
The formatting is atrociously distracting. It reads like a 200 page run on sentence. The level of snarky/witty repartee between the H/h was just too much. There was little/no story progression. This is what happens when you introduce a dozen characters that are all “living life” at the same time. You find out that they are together in one book and then have to wait for the backstory. I personally find that method of storytelling annoying as it takes forever for the scope of the series to progress. I was not a fan of the book before this one either but thought I’d give the series another chance as I’m intrigued with the hob storyline but I think I’m done now.
July 27, 2018
Alien Queen does is again
I enjoyed seeing Gracie's side of the story. Rien is the best. We know why she acts the way she does and how their relationship works.
The only issue I have is that I kinda felt let down in a sense. The first three books it's all about the miscommunications, learning to communicate w/o knowledge of each others language or culture and the "chase". The couple (or menage in book 3) isn't already together at the beginning and they had to work for their relationship. In this book, they are already a couple and there really wasn't any climax / drama - other then herding the aliens on Earth for the first third of the book. I guess that is what fell flat for me. In the other books, there was angst and drama - heck, in each book there was a moment that I cried at. This one didn't have any angst or such moments.
I am not saying this isn't a good book. It is. I guess I just miss the "chase" and the angst that the other books had. For me in that regard, the book fell flat.
I am still glad that I bought the book and I will still faithfully continue the series. Love me Milo's aliens.
I enjoyed seeing Gracie's side of the story. Rien is the best. We know why she acts the way she does and how their relationship works.
The only issue I have is that I kinda felt let down in a sense. The first three books it's all about the miscommunications, learning to communicate w/o knowledge of each others language or culture and the "chase". The couple (or menage in book 3) isn't already together at the beginning and they had to work for their relationship. In this book, they are already a couple and there really wasn't any climax / drama - other then herding the aliens on Earth for the first third of the book. I guess that is what fell flat for me. In the other books, there was angst and drama - heck, in each book there was a moment that I cried at. This one didn't have any angst or such moments.
I am not saying this isn't a good book. It is. I guess I just miss the "chase" and the angst that the other books had. For me in that regard, the book fell flat.
I am still glad that I bought the book and I will still faithfully continue the series. Love me Milo's aliens.
July 26, 2018
Gracie and Dohrein!
We only think we know Gracie and what she has been through before this book. She is definitely a strong woman with an enjoyable sarcastic wit and manner. Dohrein's backstory really does show how and why he ended up where and with who and why. Dohrein is quite complex.
We meet several new characters in this story and learn much much more about Rakhii. Also, did anyone else wonder about those glimpses of the future in the other books? We get a little bit more of how they get there.
At the end of Gracie & Dohrein's story, we get Hotahn's story (semi-affectionately known as Akita to Gracie). Wow, who wouldn't want to know more about Hotahn and his human-stealing self? Jennifer/Doc and the kids show up and steal the show! Well, mostly Cricket but Levi is pretty cool too.
There are so many characters that I want to know more about now. This book was a great story that both fulfilled my need to know Dohrein's story and teased me with MORE PEOPLE means MORE STORIES!
We only think we know Gracie and what she has been through before this book. She is definitely a strong woman with an enjoyable sarcastic wit and manner. Dohrein's backstory really does show how and why he ended up where and with who and why. Dohrein is quite complex.
We meet several new characters in this story and learn much much more about Rakhii. Also, did anyone else wonder about those glimpses of the future in the other books? We get a little bit more of how they get there.
At the end of Gracie & Dohrein's story, we get Hotahn's story (semi-affectionately known as Akita to Gracie). Wow, who wouldn't want to know more about Hotahn and his human-stealing self? Jennifer/Doc and the kids show up and steal the show! Well, mostly Cricket but Levi is pretty cool too.
There are so many characters that I want to know more about now. This book was a great story that both fulfilled my need to know Dohrein's story and teased me with MORE PEOPLE means MORE STORIES!
July 28, 2018
I Loved This Book!!
I was shocked to see it in my email, I immediately dropped everything and began to read it immediately.
When the book became available to buy i bought it immediately, no questions asked.
When it comes to Amanda’s book, they are an automatic 1-Click Buy.
Her books are AWESOMELY AMAZING & QUITE ADDICTIVE.
I’ve reread this series so much, that if they were in paperback I’d have to replace them XD
I Patiently waited for the next book in the series and was excited to see it was Gracie & Dohrein’s time to shine and I was not let down at all, this book answered so many questions that left you wondering in previous books (that was to be expected), but it didn’t take away from the couple and LOVED the smexy scenes and humor so much!!
Cannot wait for the next book!! :D
I was shocked to see it in my email, I immediately dropped everything and began to read it immediately.
When the book became available to buy i bought it immediately, no questions asked.
When it comes to Amanda’s book, they are an automatic 1-Click Buy.
Her books are AWESOMELY AMAZING & QUITE ADDICTIVE.
I’ve reread this series so much, that if they were in paperback I’d have to replace them XD
I Patiently waited for the next book in the series and was excited to see it was Gracie & Dohrein’s time to shine and I was not let down at all, this book answered so many questions that left you wondering in previous books (that was to be expected), but it didn’t take away from the couple and LOVED the smexy scenes and humor so much!!
Cannot wait for the next book!! :D
April 14, 2019
Awwww, yessss. Gracie and Dohrein. Gracie comes across as a little hard and ... I don't know how to put this. She wasn't unlikable, necessarily, but she wasn't the most beloved among the women who were stolen/rescued. But the lady had MAD loyalty for those she sided with. She stands up for Callie when Callie can't stand up for herself even as she pokes and prods at the abused woman to find herself again.
She's like a textbook example of tough love.
She's also a little insane with her utter fearlessness in the face of the broody aliens they've come to live with. But that might just be because she's bored.
In some ways, Dohrein doesn't seem like he'd be perfect for her, but he is. He adores Gracie and accepts all her quirks and the need she has to needle him. He loves that she accepts him for who and what he is. He's also sometimes detached and analytical to the extreme. Well, he's detached and analytical until Gracie sidles up to him and thoroughly distracts him.
MAN, I like these two together.
(And I really really REALLY like that Dohrein is trying to help the Rakhii by understanding what triggers the bonding instinct and how some of them are able to manage it as well as they do. The Rakhii seem to have gotten the short end of the stick with the Gryfala and it's about time they had someone thinking about them as more than just muscle.)
Yep, I'm still loving this series. HARD.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
She's like a textbook example of tough love.
She's also a little insane with her utter fearlessness in the face of the broody aliens they've come to live with. But that might just be because she's bored.
In some ways, Dohrein doesn't seem like he'd be perfect for her, but he is. He adores Gracie and accepts all her quirks and the need she has to needle him. He loves that she accepts him for who and what he is. He's also sometimes detached and analytical to the extreme. Well, he's detached and analytical until Gracie sidles up to him and thoroughly distracts him.
MAN, I like these two together.
(And I really really REALLY like that Dohrein is trying to help the Rakhii by understanding what triggers the bonding instinct and how some of them are able to manage it as well as they do. The Rakhii seem to have gotten the short end of the stick with the Gryfala and it's about time they had someone thinking about them as more than just muscle.)
Yep, I'm still loving this series. HARD.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
July 27, 2018
Awesome read! switching POV between Dohrein and Gracie was enjoyable. Gracie lived up to her Bitchy nickname but she totally owned it and it became more understandable with her using it to deal with her original sale situation. Loved her interactions with Dohrein :) and the essential nutrients for human women raid was hysterical. so many LOL's lots of time interacting with the previous (and upcoming) books couples. and a nice little bonus story at the end.
July 30, 2018
Good book.
I loved Gracie and dohrain. They were hilarious together. I liked how the trauma Gracie went through was not glossed over but was addressed in the book. The only thing I didn't like was this book almost felt like it was filling holes and didn't flow very well. Other then that it was great.
I loved Gracie and dohrain. They were hilarious together. I liked how the trauma Gracie went through was not glossed over but was addressed in the book. The only thing I didn't like was this book almost felt like it was filling holes and didn't flow very well. Other then that it was great.
September 18, 2024
This was the 4th instalment in Amanda Milo’s sci-romcom Stolen by an Alien series. As usual the series offer a mix of humour, romance, and heartfelt moments.
This was Gracie and Dohrein’s story. We met both characters in the previous books. Their tale was a solid enough one. Gracie was always one of the more interesting humans that got captured.
As a bonus there was a novella included at the end following Jennifer and Hotahn who did feature as a sort of b-romance in the main tale.
All in all this was an OK romcom. A little weaker than the stronger books in the series but still quote readable.
Rating: 3 stars.
Audio Note: Nick Cracknell did OK with the audio. He struggles a tad with the female POV segments but not enough that it actually damages my ability to enjoy the audio!
This was Gracie and Dohrein’s story. We met both characters in the previous books. Their tale was a solid enough one. Gracie was always one of the more interesting humans that got captured.
As a bonus there was a novella included at the end following Jennifer and Hotahn who did feature as a sort of b-romance in the main tale.
All in all this was an OK romcom. A little weaker than the stronger books in the series but still quote readable.
Rating: 3 stars.
Audio Note: Nick Cracknell did OK with the audio. He struggles a tad with the female POV segments but not enough that it actually damages my ability to enjoy the audio!
July 26, 2018
This book focuses on Dohrein the Hob and Gracie, the wise cracking, sarcastically smack talking treasure and their journey back to earth to collect Vital supplies and people. Armed with a gang of hobs and a reiki or two and posing as a film cast... what could possibly go wrong? 😂😂😂😂
If you have not read the previous books in this fantastic series firstly... WHY???
And secondly GO AND READ THEM!! you don’t technically need to read the previous books but you will be missing out on so so much WONDERFUL STORY TIMES and back story on feature charachters and snippets of Dohrein and Gracie, that are just too priceless to miss!
Having insight into Gracie and Dohrein from the previous books was a fantastic tease to this book, it was wonderful to read about their relationship and understanding of each other. Adele as learning more about Gracie past and her experiences from her point of view. The brave face she puts on is a strong one and I adored seeing the more vulnerable side of her.
Alongside this book is a smaller book that is equally as brilliant and well constructed.
I adore this Author, the world and charachters she writes are wonderfully constructed, and filled with so many layers of personality it is seriously not possible to have a favourite.... but your always guaranteed to have a brilliant reading experience and left wanting for more.
🖤🖤🖤🖤
If you have not read the previous books in this fantastic series firstly... WHY???
And secondly GO AND READ THEM!! you don’t technically need to read the previous books but you will be missing out on so so much WONDERFUL STORY TIMES and back story on feature charachters and snippets of Dohrein and Gracie, that are just too priceless to miss!
Having insight into Gracie and Dohrein from the previous books was a fantastic tease to this book, it was wonderful to read about their relationship and understanding of each other. Adele as learning more about Gracie past and her experiences from her point of view. The brave face she puts on is a strong one and I adored seeing the more vulnerable side of her.
Alongside this book is a smaller book that is equally as brilliant and well constructed.
I adore this Author, the world and charachters she writes are wonderfully constructed, and filled with so many layers of personality it is seriously not possible to have a favourite.... but your always guaranteed to have a brilliant reading experience and left wanting for more.
🖤🖤🖤🖤
June 1, 2020
I honestly enjoyed far more the bonus story involving the Rakhii Hotahn and Jen, perhaps it's my weakness for the Rakhii (can't get enough of them) or that they were an older couple, which is unusual in general in romance, but I was pleasantly surprised by this gift from the author.
In Craved by an Alien, Gracie and Dohrein's story, the best part was their trip to Earth and all the fucked up situations the alien crew creates and their puzzled reactions to human culture, that part was hilarious. The rest was a little too uneventful and Gracie's snarky character was too much for me after a while, I guess it's her coping mechanism but I needed her to change her register after a while.
However it was nice to see her and Dohrein, nerdy, sweet, Dohrein to have found their home with each other, two characters who seemed to be outsiders and didn't fit in.
I hope this series continues for a long time, the world building offers possibilities for a lot of stories to be told.
In Craved by an Alien, Gracie and Dohrein's story, the best part was their trip to Earth and all the fucked up situations the alien crew creates and their puzzled reactions to human culture, that part was hilarious. The rest was a little too uneventful and Gracie's snarky character was too much for me after a while, I guess it's her coping mechanism but I needed her to change her register after a while.
However it was nice to see her and Dohrein, nerdy, sweet, Dohrein to have found their home with each other, two characters who seemed to be outsiders and didn't fit in.
I hope this series continues for a long time, the world building offers possibilities for a lot of stories to be told.
November 26, 2018
Enjoyable but disappointing
I’m a bit disappointed because I love Gracie, Dohrein is my favorite hero in the series so far, and I think this book didn’t do them enough justice.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s a cute story and you get to know them better, but other than their relationship there’s not much to this book, there were some interesting plot lines that should’ve been explored but weren’t.
It got a bit monotonous at times, and in the end there was some unfinished business that I would’ve liked to be resolved.
I’m giving it 4 stars because G&D but it should be 3 to be honest.
I’m a bit disappointed because I love Gracie, Dohrein is my favorite hero in the series so far, and I think this book didn’t do them enough justice.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s a cute story and you get to know them better, but other than their relationship there’s not much to this book, there were some interesting plot lines that should’ve been explored but weren’t.
It got a bit monotonous at times, and in the end there was some unfinished business that I would’ve liked to be resolved.
I’m giving it 4 stars because G&D but it should be 3 to be honest.
July 31, 2018
3:00 Am... my husband wakes up because the bed is shaking, nope, is not an Earthquake, is me, I can't hold the laughter, this book is great!! Fun, exciting, great sex, great heroine great hero, great world building, just amazing!!
Word of recommendation, please read the first two books so you can appreciate the whole story, if you don’t feel like Ms. Milo has been kind enough to add a recap about “what happened before” still, go for book one and two. You can thank me later
July 30, 2018
There was very little moving forward in the story. I personally don’t care about hearing everyone’s backstory I want the storyline to move forward and for new things to happen. I hate having to relive past events from a different persons perspective. Around 50ish% it kinda picked up but by that point I was bored with it.
This happened in the last book also. As much as I enjoy this world I’m not sure I can read another book in this series if this is going to happen with every couple.
This happened in the last book also. As much as I enjoy this world I’m not sure I can read another book in this series if this is going to happen with every couple.
August 2, 2018
First off this is not a standalone. If you haven't read the other 3 books you will be a bit confused.
I loved Gracie. She was smart and not TSTL with a LOT of sarcasm thrown in. I had lots of LOL moments. I started reading this on my lunch break at work so I got a lot of looks. Dohrein was wonderful. Sexy sexy alien. There are a lot of backstories told and it was very revealing. I am definitely going to re-read this one.
Thanks Ms. Milo!
I loved Gracie. She was smart and not TSTL with a LOT of sarcasm thrown in. I had lots of LOL moments. I started reading this on my lunch break at work so I got a lot of looks. Dohrein was wonderful. Sexy sexy alien. There are a lot of backstories told and it was very revealing. I am definitely going to re-read this one.
Thanks Ms. Milo!
August 5, 2018
DNF. First book ever I didn't finish!
This is kind of an off the wall, crazy book full of slang and ! Marks. Not anything I am interested in reading.
I love Sci-fi romances. Not this repetitive, inane, and snarky book, though.
This is kind of an off the wall, crazy book full of slang and ! Marks. Not anything I am interested in reading.
I love Sci-fi romances. Not this repetitive, inane, and snarky book, though.
October 2, 2018
3.5 stars
I really liked seeing the soft side of these two but the story had no flow imho. I kept getting confused with the jumping around. At times I didn’t know what I was reading until halfway through the chapter, though what I read was entertaining.
I really liked seeing the soft side of these two but the story had no flow imho. I kept getting confused with the jumping around. At times I didn’t know what I was reading until halfway through the chapter, though what I read was entertaining.
May 7, 2019
Hilarious and so cute
I love Gracie’s humor and her interactions with Dohrein. They are so cute together. I also loved getting more information about this well-fleshed world. The bonus short story was very cute!
I love Gracie’s humor and her interactions with Dohrein. They are so cute together. I also loved getting more information about this well-fleshed world. The bonus short story was very cute!
September 30, 2018
I like this series, I enjoy the characters :)
July 28, 2018
Amanda's said it already, but I gotta reiterate for the people at the back - this book doesn't really stand alone. There's a lot of funny stuff in this, which might carry you through "just what is going ON?" but...suspension of disbelief is a fragile thing and let's not poke it too hard, right?
Besides, it's not like reading the previous books will be any hardship at all.
There's politics and Backstory going on and it's slightly harder to get just where the characters are coming from because Craved by an Alien reads a bit like a big extended epilogue after the explosions are done. Which was also warned for, but just so you know - the narrative arc isn't the usual one.
That said, Craved by an Alien was hysterically funny, I found myself cackle-snorting constantly, and it's filled with gorgeously strange beings who are wondrously flawed. In previous books it was easy to hate the Gryfala as awful users and to write off main-planet hobs as "those silly beings who should all revolt), but in this book we get to see another facet of the story and it's stunning. I love how the culture is a Real Thing and the real genius here is that while I'm wanting to scream at these aliens for Getting It All Wrong, I also get why they're dealing with these issues. Or not dealing with them, as it were.
It took me a moment, but I realized that Dohrein might be a genius who has figured out the issue, but everyone else isn't really to blame. Ish, they are. I think with how smart they all are, they should've figured things out way sooner, but it's 2018 and we've put people on the moon and some (many, actually) of our doctors still believe that black people don't feel pain the way white people do. (no, really, look it up) So I guess I can't throw stones at how aliens treat walking cuisinart aliens.
Yeah, sorry, that went dark. Anyway. I loved Craved by an Alien, really need to go back and reread the other books now, and I can't wait for the next installation in this series!
(still, I dunno how you're gonna redeem Mandi, Amanda, I really don't... )
Disclaimer: I received a copy for review
Besides, it's not like reading the previous books will be any hardship at all.
There's politics and Backstory going on and it's slightly harder to get just where the characters are coming from because Craved by an Alien reads a bit like a big extended epilogue after the explosions are done. Which was also warned for, but just so you know - the narrative arc isn't the usual one.
That said, Craved by an Alien was hysterically funny, I found myself cackle-snorting constantly, and it's filled with gorgeously strange beings who are wondrously flawed. In previous books it was easy to hate the Gryfala as awful users and to write off main-planet hobs as "those silly beings who should all revolt), but in this book we get to see another facet of the story and it's stunning. I love how the culture is a Real Thing and the real genius here is that while I'm wanting to scream at these aliens for Getting It All Wrong, I also get why they're dealing with these issues. Or not dealing with them, as it were.
It took me a moment, but I realized that Dohrein might be a genius who has figured out the issue, but everyone else isn't really to blame. Ish, they are. I think with how smart they all are, they should've figured things out way sooner, but it's 2018 and we've put people on the moon and some (many, actually) of our doctors still believe that black people don't feel pain the way white people do. (no, really, look it up) So I guess I can't throw stones at how aliens treat walking cuisinart aliens.
Yeah, sorry, that went dark. Anyway. I loved Craved by an Alien, really need to go back and reread the other books now, and I can't wait for the next installation in this series!
(still, I dunno how you're gonna redeem Mandi, Amanda, I really don't... )
Disclaimer: I received a copy for review
December 5, 2020
There wasn't so much story overlap with this one. I liked that we had more with the field trip to earth with everyone. I especially liked the short story at the end, liked seeing how the 3 people ended up wtih the Rakhii protector and were happy for it.
I really liked seeing how life was going for everyone now that they were building their new community. I will say that a little Gracie went a long way, but she totally killed it talking to her new Alien in-laws. I don't think any of them knew what hit them during the talks and after. But the big conclusion was seeing how the group could pretty much ask for anything and get it.
I really liked seeing how life was going for everyone now that they were building their new community. I will say that a little Gracie went a long way, but she totally killed it talking to her new Alien in-laws. I don't think any of them knew what hit them during the talks and after. But the big conclusion was seeing how the group could pretty much ask for anything and get it.
December 25, 2023
This could've been a romance novel but instead we got a bunch of disjointed scenes.
The author skips important relationship milestones (the first time the couple have sex etc) in favor of showing the heroine repeatedly antagonizing & growling at other women (literally!).
Very frustrating but I guess that is why I originally dropped the series after 2 books :(
The author skips important relationship milestones (the first time the couple have sex etc) in favor of showing the heroine repeatedly antagonizing & growling at other women (literally!).
Very frustrating but I guess that is why I originally dropped the series after 2 books :(
October 3, 2025
Not sure what happened here but I have no idea what is going on and no desire to figure it out.
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November 16, 2019DNF 20% not for me
November 13, 2018
A different story by Milo
Unlike 1&3 (I couldn't read 2, too many nightmare triggers for me) 4 starts not in the auction ring, or even really in captivity, but rather after her rescue.
Gracie is not full of grace. She's piss and vinegar and not afraid to vocalize her displeasure. Or her really twisted humor. After what she's endured she's not going to be a victim ever again. She's free, she's going to grab life by the horns. Or, rather, wings, as she gets her sights on a hob, Rein, instead of a rhakii. (I may be spelling that wrong, please forgive me.) Her fellow rescued humans have all gone through healing phases. Gracie decided to skip that, block out the nasty, and just get back to good life. But their trip to Earth for supplies leads to a lot of craziness: kids, moms, feral cats, grabby human women, a fake movie set up, grocery store visits gone so very wrong and a whole lot of hob glitter.
This was an interesting addition to the series. I know from other reviews that some people just didn't like Gracie. She is rather abrasive. But it's her version of 'blank face'. Trigger warnings, she was raped during her time in the Underwater Dome. But she survived. She even helped her own rescue. And she's not going to let bad memories and nightmares keep her from living and loving. I completely understand her reaction. Therapy isn't for everyone and some people, myself included, refuse to follow what many consider a victim mentality. She has flashbacks. She has triggers. But she snarks her way through it all. She pushes herself to be more. She doesn't want to just survive. She's going to thrive. She sets her sights on Rein and goes from a little "back in the saddle lust therapy" to falling for the handsome hob. He, like the other hobs, is seeking a female to belong to. But unlike other hobs, has a possessive streak. He doesn't want to share. He likes strong women, as Gryfala are very dominant. So Gracie is exactly what he's looking for. Their story is sweet and strong, and like a good whiskey, packs a punch. The hilarity going on in the background is so much fun, too. Mobbed hobs, rampant rhakii, some new human cast members, and a whole lot of unleashed alien craziness on an unsuspecting Earth. The saddest part for me was learning about Gracie's marine biology knowledge and interest. To go from loving all that to it being her new source of nightmare material is heartbreaking. But I did get a kick out her 'mothering' the hobs and trying to herd rhakii. The people watching was a kick, too. While I can completely sympathize with what Callie suffered and her (from what I read in reviews because, nope, I just can't read the book) struggles, I preferred Gracie's approach to rehabilitation and recovery. I hope other readers will give her a chance, too. Gracie grows on you.
Unlike 1&3 (I couldn't read 2, too many nightmare triggers for me) 4 starts not in the auction ring, or even really in captivity, but rather after her rescue.
Gracie is not full of grace. She's piss and vinegar and not afraid to vocalize her displeasure. Or her really twisted humor. After what she's endured she's not going to be a victim ever again. She's free, she's going to grab life by the horns. Or, rather, wings, as she gets her sights on a hob, Rein, instead of a rhakii. (I may be spelling that wrong, please forgive me.) Her fellow rescued humans have all gone through healing phases. Gracie decided to skip that, block out the nasty, and just get back to good life. But their trip to Earth for supplies leads to a lot of craziness: kids, moms, feral cats, grabby human women, a fake movie set up, grocery store visits gone so very wrong and a whole lot of hob glitter.
This was an interesting addition to the series. I know from other reviews that some people just didn't like Gracie. She is rather abrasive. But it's her version of 'blank face'. Trigger warnings, she was raped during her time in the Underwater Dome. But she survived. She even helped her own rescue. And she's not going to let bad memories and nightmares keep her from living and loving. I completely understand her reaction. Therapy isn't for everyone and some people, myself included, refuse to follow what many consider a victim mentality. She has flashbacks. She has triggers. But she snarks her way through it all. She pushes herself to be more. She doesn't want to just survive. She's going to thrive. She sets her sights on Rein and goes from a little "back in the saddle lust therapy" to falling for the handsome hob. He, like the other hobs, is seeking a female to belong to. But unlike other hobs, has a possessive streak. He doesn't want to share. He likes strong women, as Gryfala are very dominant. So Gracie is exactly what he's looking for. Their story is sweet and strong, and like a good whiskey, packs a punch. The hilarity going on in the background is so much fun, too. Mobbed hobs, rampant rhakii, some new human cast members, and a whole lot of unleashed alien craziness on an unsuspecting Earth. The saddest part for me was learning about Gracie's marine biology knowledge and interest. To go from loving all that to it being her new source of nightmare material is heartbreaking. But I did get a kick out her 'mothering' the hobs and trying to herd rhakii. The people watching was a kick, too. While I can completely sympathize with what Callie suffered and her (from what I read in reviews because, nope, I just can't read the book) struggles, I preferred Gracie's approach to rehabilitation and recovery. I hope other readers will give her a chance, too. Gracie grows on you.
December 5, 2018
Gracie and Dohrein's story the 4th book in the series. I have to admit that I have mixed feelings about this one and have decide to rate it 3.5 stars. I think what's starting to bother me about this series is the fact that we know everyone's basic stories and who they end up with, all we get which is new is the finer details about how they get together/mated. Theirs no thrill or suspense that keeps you glued to the story and turning the pages non- stop to find out what happens. That's what this series has been missing for me as were told alot of the plot as from the first book. We already knew alot about these two characters unlike say tara's book which I enjoyed way more. This story starts a bit abruptly with the scene about how they got together. What really annoyed me was that it starts with alot of sexual banter and foreplay, gets you hooked into the moment but then fades to black and were catapulted a year later into their relationship all I could say was WTF!!! I was really looking forward to their story as I just love Gracie's personality shes spunky and funny as hell, I just adore her. Their story continues from the trip back to earth to gather supplies and after a very intense scene in a store changing room nothing much really happens between them. I mean I found more interesting them observing the other couples and reading about them than about Gracie and Dohrein. Other than learing what happened to Gracie before she hooked up with her hob, having her plan the human village and design clothes nothing much happens which was a disappointing. I had such high hope's for this one and I can't help but feel dissapointed. On a more positive note oh boy how much I enjoyed the bonus chapters of Hotahn and Jen. I think I might have enjoyed this more than Gracie's and Dohrein's story just cause of the fact that its brand new. We don't have the story retold from someone elses perspective were learning everything as it happens. Hotahn was just amazing, all the Rakhii are. Big, strong and assertive with his beautiful blue eyes he was just so dang sexy it wasn't even funny. I'm surprised she didn't call out goose sooner lol. I do have some queries about Jen though; like how old is she? It mentions she has grey hair with silver strands. Then she complains about her lack of wetness pre-sex so is she going through menopause? Is she fithty? I really wished the author hadn't wrote her so mature just for the simple fact I'd have loved it if she'd been able to have Hotahn's baby. At least the one sex scene provided was a little better described than the ones between Gracie and Dohrein but I still get the feeling the author is playing it very safe all of a sudden with the intimate scenes with the lack of descriptions and making them so short.
August 8, 2018
*ARC Review*
Let me start by saying that Gracie wasn’t my favorite character in previous books, but boy did she prove me wrong! She is such a sass bucket; you can’t help but lover her! While it may not seem like it, she’s a protector and if she’s feels her friends aren’t being treated right, you better believe she’s gonna rectify that situation. She has her own demons, but she kicks their ass and doesn’t let them hold her back. That’s role model material right there! Of course, Dohrein was amazballs; he and Gracie were seriously perfect for eachother.
I think the only thing that I would have liked to have seen in this book was more conflict. Weird thing to say, I know. I hate conflict when it’s happening, but without it, the story kind of feels flat. Like I said before, Gracie does have her demons, but she flicks them away and is over it like that, so there isn’t much happening. Gracie and Dohrein also already start out together and nothing super substantial happens in the plot. This installment kind of felt like a novella/Filler book, but it was still teveking awesome! I can’t wait for the next one!
Side note:
Can I just say that I NEED the rest of Hotahn’s story ASAP! I mean what a sweetheart, am I right? I’m gonna channel my inner nerdy Dohrein and say that I would love to see more of the Rakhii behavior with their pups in future books. I love how protective they are <3 HAPPY READING MINIONS <3
Let me start by saying that Gracie wasn’t my favorite character in previous books, but boy did she prove me wrong! She is such a sass bucket; you can’t help but lover her! While it may not seem like it, she’s a protector and if she’s feels her friends aren’t being treated right, you better believe she’s gonna rectify that situation. She has her own demons, but she kicks their ass and doesn’t let them hold her back. That’s role model material right there! Of course, Dohrein was amazballs; he and Gracie were seriously perfect for eachother.
I think the only thing that I would have liked to have seen in this book was more conflict. Weird thing to say, I know. I hate conflict when it’s happening, but without it, the story kind of feels flat. Like I said before, Gracie does have her demons, but she flicks them away and is over it like that, so there isn’t much happening. Gracie and Dohrein also already start out together and nothing super substantial happens in the plot. This installment kind of felt like a novella/Filler book, but it was still teveking awesome! I can’t wait for the next one!
Side note:
Can I just say that I NEED the rest of Hotahn’s story ASAP! I mean what a sweetheart, am I right? I’m gonna channel my inner nerdy Dohrein and say that I would love to see more of the Rakhii behavior with their pups in future books. I love how protective they are <3 HAPPY READING MINIONS <3
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