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Brides of the Kindred #26
Committed
★This is the story of the very first Kindred Bride★
A woman locked in a mental asylum for her visions of the future...
A cybernetic warrior who can enter her dreams...
Together, they must escape to save the Earth from certain ruin.
But will they be in time?
What if the Kindred had never come to Earth?
The Eye of Ten'gu, trapped beneath the Hell's Gate station, wants to ensure they don't. And it has the power to reach through time and change one event that will alter the Kindred's reality forever...
Vic is a cybernetic Kindred scout, sent only to hostile planets. He infiltrates the Oval Office but just as he is about to extend an offer from the Kindred to the people of Earth, his communications system breaks, rendering him mute. Labeled a mentally unstable threat, he is sent to St. Elizabeth's Mental Hospital. There he meets Torri, a beautiful curvy Earth female who makes him feel for the first time...
Torri isn't crazy, no matter what her husband says. She is having visions of a huge black ship and an evil being called "The AllFather" who is coming to conquer and enslave the Earth. But now that she's locked away, no one will listen. No one until Vic comes and starts Dream Sharing with her, that is...
Now the two of them are on the run. But will they get the Mother Ship to Earth in time to stop the Scourge from overrunning the planet? Or will the Eye of Ten'gu fulfill its evil plan and change the Kindred's future timeline forever?
A woman locked in a mental asylum for her visions of the future...
A cybernetic warrior who can enter her dreams...
Together, they must escape to save the Earth from certain ruin.
But will they be in time?
What if the Kindred had never come to Earth?
The Eye of Ten'gu, trapped beneath the Hell's Gate station, wants to ensure they don't. And it has the power to reach through time and change one event that will alter the Kindred's reality forever...
Vic is a cybernetic Kindred scout, sent only to hostile planets. He infiltrates the Oval Office but just as he is about to extend an offer from the Kindred to the people of Earth, his communications system breaks, rendering him mute. Labeled a mentally unstable threat, he is sent to St. Elizabeth's Mental Hospital. There he meets Torri, a beautiful curvy Earth female who makes him feel for the first time...
Torri isn't crazy, no matter what her husband says. She is having visions of a huge black ship and an evil being called "The AllFather" who is coming to conquer and enslave the Earth. But now that she's locked away, no one will listen. No one until Vic comes and starts Dream Sharing with her, that is...
Now the two of them are on the run. But will they get the Mother Ship to Earth in time to stop the Scourge from overrunning the planet? Or will the Eye of Ten'gu fulfill its evil plan and change the Kindred's future timeline forever?
396 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 24, 2021
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Evangeline Anderson
301 books5,059 followersEvangeline Anderson is a registered MRI tech who would rather be writing. And yes, she is nerdy enough to have a bumper sticker that says “I’d rather be writing.” Honk if you see her! She is thirty-something and lives in Florida with a husband, a son, and two cats. She had been writing erotic fiction for her own gratification for a number of years before it occurred to her to try and get paid for it. To her delight, she found that it was actually possible to get money for having a dirty mind and she has been writing paranormal and Sci-fi erotica steadily ever since.
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April 23, 2021
Committed!
In the author’s preview Ms. Anderson states, “What if the Kindred had never come to Earth?” The novel Committed explores that possibility. She starts back at the beginning of the whole set of novels, Brides of the Kindred. She also states that Committed is the story of the very first Bride from Earth.
The name of this story, Committed, is a good one because our hero and heroine are experiencing two different meanings of committed. Both of the main characters, Vic and Torri, become devoted to their goal of saving Earth from the AllFather and the Scourge. But the Scourge have a weapon, The Eye of Ten’gu, that has the power to reach back in time and change one small thing that will completely change the flow of history so the Kindred never come to Earth at all. Since Torri has an inherited gift from her grandmother of being able to see into the future, she is trying to convince the authorities the Evil is coming. When she and Vic join forces to let the Mother Ship, the huge vessel the Kindred travel in, know about the AllFather being so close, they form a partnership to halt the imminent disaster.
Vic and Torri are also committed in a different way. When Vic suddenly appears in the President’s office, he discovers he is unable to speak. The tiny thing the Eye had changed was linked to Vic’s ability to communicate. He cannot even tell the officials he has come to negotiate peace and an exchange of cultures with the Kindred. Fearful of him, the officials have him committed to St. Elizabeth’s Mental Hospital. Unknown to her, Torri’s husband has also had her committed to the same mental hospital, saying her Night Terrors when she’s dreaming caused her to thrash and scream, disturbing the entire neighborhood. Vic finds he is able to enter her dreams and save her from the monsters, an ability he has never had before.
Their struggle to escape the hospital and contact the Kindred makes up a good part of the book. They have to face some very difficult situations, but if they can’t succeed in their mission, the Scourge will indeed overcome Earth. The Kindred will never come to Earth, and the entire history of the Kindred will be completely changed.
The mental hospital reminded me of a book that was popular in the 1940’s, The Snake Pit. That book also tells the horrors of a badly run mental hospital. The dangers Torri was in made me very afraid for her. Vic’s treatment by the staff further caused me to wonder just where Ms. Anderson was going with her plot line. I felt I was reading something very different from any other of the Brides book. Another story, The Butterfly Effect, also shows what one small change in ancient history changed Earth forever. However,Committed did have some humorous spots to alleviate the seriousness of their situations when we get to see characters we’ve already met in the first set of novels.
I have been reading Ms. Anderson’s books for some time now, but the premise of Committed is very different from all of them. I’m certain the ideas presented here will last in my memories quite some time. For me, it became one of those books I didn’t want to stop reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
In the author’s preview Ms. Anderson states, “What if the Kindred had never come to Earth?” The novel Committed explores that possibility. She starts back at the beginning of the whole set of novels, Brides of the Kindred. She also states that Committed is the story of the very first Bride from Earth.
The name of this story, Committed, is a good one because our hero and heroine are experiencing two different meanings of committed. Both of the main characters, Vic and Torri, become devoted to their goal of saving Earth from the AllFather and the Scourge. But the Scourge have a weapon, The Eye of Ten’gu, that has the power to reach back in time and change one small thing that will completely change the flow of history so the Kindred never come to Earth at all. Since Torri has an inherited gift from her grandmother of being able to see into the future, she is trying to convince the authorities the Evil is coming. When she and Vic join forces to let the Mother Ship, the huge vessel the Kindred travel in, know about the AllFather being so close, they form a partnership to halt the imminent disaster.
Vic and Torri are also committed in a different way. When Vic suddenly appears in the President’s office, he discovers he is unable to speak. The tiny thing the Eye had changed was linked to Vic’s ability to communicate. He cannot even tell the officials he has come to negotiate peace and an exchange of cultures with the Kindred. Fearful of him, the officials have him committed to St. Elizabeth’s Mental Hospital. Unknown to her, Torri’s husband has also had her committed to the same mental hospital, saying her Night Terrors when she’s dreaming caused her to thrash and scream, disturbing the entire neighborhood. Vic finds he is able to enter her dreams and save her from the monsters, an ability he has never had before.
Their struggle to escape the hospital and contact the Kindred makes up a good part of the book. They have to face some very difficult situations, but if they can’t succeed in their mission, the Scourge will indeed overcome Earth. The Kindred will never come to Earth, and the entire history of the Kindred will be completely changed.
The mental hospital reminded me of a book that was popular in the 1940’s, The Snake Pit. That book also tells the horrors of a badly run mental hospital. The dangers Torri was in made me very afraid for her. Vic’s treatment by the staff further caused me to wonder just where Ms. Anderson was going with her plot line. I felt I was reading something very different from any other of the Brides book. Another story, The Butterfly Effect, also shows what one small change in ancient history changed Earth forever. However,Committed did have some humorous spots to alleviate the seriousness of their situations when we get to see characters we’ve already met in the first set of novels.
I have been reading Ms. Anderson’s books for some time now, but the premise of Committed is very different from all of them. I’m certain the ideas presented here will last in my memories quite some time. For me, it became one of those books I didn’t want to stop reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 22, 2021
This is a simply wonderful read, riveting and full of action and adventure
Vic is a cybernetic Kindred scout when his communication system has broken down and he finds himself in a Mental Institute, this is where he first meets Tori and realises that this beautiful female is in fact his mate.
Tori is not in any way crazy no matter what anyone says and the visions she has been experiencing showing a terrible evil arriving in a black ship to bring nothing but pain and killing to Earth is just too real.
She has been locked away and has been labelled as a Loon, as mad as a hatter and because of this h as simply been experiencing these visions and dreams with no one that would listen too her or believe her even though she knows they are telling of a future about to happen at any moment. When she meets Vic at the Hospital and they realise that they have been dream sharing about the same outcome the two of them take matters into their own hands.
The two of them are on the run together trying to get to the Mother ship so that they can prevent the Scourge effectively decimating the planet. They have only each other to rely on as they call on the Kindred to help in their time of need, will their prayers be answered.
I voluntarily received and review an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
Vic is a cybernetic Kindred scout when his communication system has broken down and he finds himself in a Mental Institute, this is where he first meets Tori and realises that this beautiful female is in fact his mate.
Tori is not in any way crazy no matter what anyone says and the visions she has been experiencing showing a terrible evil arriving in a black ship to bring nothing but pain and killing to Earth is just too real.
She has been locked away and has been labelled as a Loon, as mad as a hatter and because of this h as simply been experiencing these visions and dreams with no one that would listen too her or believe her even though she knows they are telling of a future about to happen at any moment. When she meets Vic at the Hospital and they realise that they have been dream sharing about the same outcome the two of them take matters into their own hands.
The two of them are on the run together trying to get to the Mother ship so that they can prevent the Scourge effectively decimating the planet. They have only each other to rely on as they call on the Kindred to help in their time of need, will their prayers be answered.
I voluntarily received and review an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
July 5, 2023
This book is the prequel to Brides of the Kindred, telling the story of how the Kindred started the bride draft in recompense for protecting Earth against the Scourge and the first Kindred bride.
At first, I was hesitant to read about a mental hospital, but even though the hero doesn't show up until page 58, I was never bored. I found the way Torri's life was described in the mental hospital to be quite interesting, even though her life itself was boring.
My only hang-up was Vic. The halting way he talked at the beginning of the book wasn't attractive to me and I never fully got over him being a cyborg. That hasn't turned me off in other books, but for some reason, it did with this one. I think it could have been that Vic wasn't as dominant & assertive as I like my men to be.
I liked how we got to meet Kat, Liv, and Sophia at the end. It was funny how each Kindred they feared ended up with they got ;)
Reading about Xairn made me want to read his book again. I might reread the first book, "Claimed", soon out of curiosity.
At first, I was hesitant to read about a mental hospital, but even though the hero doesn't show up until page 58, I was never bored. I found the way Torri's life was described in the mental hospital to be quite interesting, even though her life itself was boring.
My only hang-up was Vic. The halting way he talked at the beginning of the book wasn't attractive to me and I never fully got over him being a cyborg. That hasn't turned me off in other books, but for some reason, it did with this one. I think it could have been that Vic wasn't as dominant & assertive as I like my men to be.
I liked how we got to meet Kat, Liv, and Sophia at the end. It was funny how each Kindred they feared ended up with they got ;)
Reading about Xairn made me want to read his book again. I might reread the first book, "Claimed", soon out of curiosity.
April 23, 2021
Torri is trying to understand what the horrifying nightmares and day visions are signifying.
Her husband wants her nightly screaming to stop and convinces her to get "help" by getting evaluated at a psychiatric hospital. The situation spirals out of her control with few to no options left.
A new patient named Vic becomes someone she can open up to and hope of being understood blooms into a closer bond.
Their adventures become dangerous and one step ahead of disaster as they navigate strong emotions for each other.
Fascinatingly romantic and heart stopping - a could not put down must read!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book.
Her husband wants her nightly screaming to stop and convinces her to get "help" by getting evaluated at a psychiatric hospital. The situation spirals out of her control with few to no options left.
A new patient named Vic becomes someone she can open up to and hope of being understood blooms into a closer bond.
Their adventures become dangerous and one step ahead of disaster as they navigate strong emotions for each other.
Fascinatingly romantic and heart stopping - a could not put down must read!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book.
April 24, 2021
Omg I was suprise and happy to read how the first bride of the kindred began. I was not disappoint. Great chemistry with the characters. Story plot kept my attention and I couldn't put the story down. Great love scenes and Evangeline Anderson knows how to draw your attention to the characters personalities and her abilities to make sure you have a happy ending no matter how difficult the situation are in the story. Great edition to the series.
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.
April 24, 2021
As always this series doesn't disappoint!! The name of this book was so fitting for both Torri and Vic, since they both are experiencing two different meaning of being committed. I just loved how their journey kept evolving. With the add it intrigue, action, and the steamy encounter to keep you hooked from beginning to end it made for a helluva read. Can't wait for the next book in the series. I received a free copy via Booksprout as always my reviews are totally voluntarily and no monetary compensation was received and the opinions I have expressed are my own.
April 26, 2021
What if the Kindred never came to Earth? What if something changed an event in time? This story takes us back in time, evil is trying to change the future.
Torri has been committed to a mental asylum, she's not crazy, she's dreaming of the future. Does her husband have other reasons for leaving her there...you'll love to hate him!
VIC is also committed, he's not as he seems, seemingly human but a lot more inside. Is he her key to escape this hell hole?
What a great plot, I couldn't put this book down! Great story and introduction to the characters we love.
Torri has been committed to a mental asylum, she's not crazy, she's dreaming of the future. Does her husband have other reasons for leaving her there...you'll love to hate him!
VIC is also committed, he's not as he seems, seemingly human but a lot more inside. Is he her key to escape this hell hole?
What a great plot, I couldn't put this book down! Great story and introduction to the characters we love.
April 23, 2021
Torri is stuck in a mental hospital because she has visions of the AllFather and the Scourge attacking Earth. Together with Vic, another patient wrongly committed to the institution, they escape and form a deep bond. I loved this story because it was more a straight forward romance without unnecessary drama and misunderstandings. This story is somewhat of a prequel and as such, we catch glimpses of future and deeply loved favourites from the series. I enjoyed this story ver much.
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.
April 20, 2021
I loved Vic and Torri's story sooo much! I finished it in one day it was soo good. This one really got me when Torri was dealing with everything at the mental hospital. I could really feel her frustration and hopelessness with no one believing her and constantly trying to set her up. I loved the progression of her and Vics relationship. As usual loved the appearances with the goddess. This story had everything romance, chemistry, horror, suspense and action. It was a great story overall. I cannot wait for the next book and hope we get one about the scion who hopefully gets turned to good in his mission of revenge.
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April 25, 2021
This book is entertaining and filled with action and adventure. The chemistry and interaction between the characters is great. I can't wait for more from this author. I received this book as a FREE ARC copy to read and I voluntarily leave this review.
April 27, 2021
Why put politics in
I have read every single book this author has written. And I normally love them. But why are you trying to include “all cops are trigger happy” themes in your writing? I think that is a very stereotypical, incorrect attitude to have and really disappoints me. Not all readers have your same opinion and could really be turned off to your writing by including it in a book that has absolutely nothing to do with current events in our world. I have chosen to ignore the small political references in past books but this one just really bothered me. Unfortunately I may just have to stop reading this author which is a shame.
I have read every single book this author has written. And I normally love them. But why are you trying to include “all cops are trigger happy” themes in your writing? I think that is a very stereotypical, incorrect attitude to have and really disappoints me. Not all readers have your same opinion and could really be turned off to your writing by including it in a book that has absolutely nothing to do with current events in our world. I have chosen to ignore the small political references in past books but this one just really bothered me. Unfortunately I may just have to stop reading this author which is a shame.
May 7, 2021
I really love Torri. She has visions and of course no one believes her. But we all know from past books what that means. Vic learns so much from Torry and being with her. I loved having the first story! I
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.
January 9, 2025
+ weird new alien species, amazing (MMC is a normie tho, boo)
+ new planet with weird pets (they don't adopt)
as usual Evangeline Anderson is reluctant to allow her adult main cast to have sex and it's really tiresome.
+ new planet with weird pets (they don't adopt)
as usual Evangeline Anderson is reluctant to allow her adult main cast to have sex and it's really tiresome.
April 22, 2021
I love the kindred. I love going back to the beginning. First contact with earth. Poor Torri went through it. Loved Vic he was so awesome. He took good care of Torri. There was so much action and good heat level. I couldn’t put it down. It had me from beginning to the end. Grab this one.
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.
April 28, 2021
I’m trying to read this, but I can’t get past the first 10% or so. There is too much reference to the mental hospital and having a son that has spent some time there it proved to be a little difficult.
I love this author and I’m sad I may not be able to finish this installment.
I love this author and I’m sad I may not be able to finish this installment.
May 3, 2021
Committed: Brides of the Kindred 26 - Evangeline Anderson
This Kindred novel #26 brings readers all the way back to the first contact of the Kindred with earth and the exciting/strange circumstances surrounding it.
When Vic, a cybernetic Kindred scout, is sent on a mission to contact the president and shows up in his office, the authorities immediately believe he is a mentally unstable human and send him into a facility where those with “issues” can recover. When Vic is not on a mission he is sent into a suspended state until his next assignment. Something strange has happened and Vic’s cybernetic abilities are not working, therefor his more organic side has been taking more and more control. Vic starts to feel and experience things for the first time, like dream sharing with an earth female.
During this time the evil All Father has instructed his “Eye of Ten’gu” to destroy the kindred so he can lay claim to earth.
Tori, a human female has been sent to this St. Elizabeth’s Mental Hospital by her scheming husband. She has been having horrendous dreams where the All Father threatens her and tells her his plans. She wakes up continually screaming from the nightmares so her husband has declared her psychotic.
Tory and Vic are immediately drawn to each other and have to find a way to escape the institution, alert the Kindred Mothership, and stop the All Father.
This is an original , exciting look back into how it all began and answers many future questions. It was also fun to see some of the characters before their stories were told.
Definitely great addition to the series and even a stand alone to read if you haven’t been lucky enough to start the Kindred Series and enter into their world.
This Kindred novel #26 brings readers all the way back to the first contact of the Kindred with earth and the exciting/strange circumstances surrounding it.
When Vic, a cybernetic Kindred scout, is sent on a mission to contact the president and shows up in his office, the authorities immediately believe he is a mentally unstable human and send him into a facility where those with “issues” can recover. When Vic is not on a mission he is sent into a suspended state until his next assignment. Something strange has happened and Vic’s cybernetic abilities are not working, therefor his more organic side has been taking more and more control. Vic starts to feel and experience things for the first time, like dream sharing with an earth female.
During this time the evil All Father has instructed his “Eye of Ten’gu” to destroy the kindred so he can lay claim to earth.
Tori, a human female has been sent to this St. Elizabeth’s Mental Hospital by her scheming husband. She has been having horrendous dreams where the All Father threatens her and tells her his plans. She wakes up continually screaming from the nightmares so her husband has declared her psychotic.
Tory and Vic are immediately drawn to each other and have to find a way to escape the institution, alert the Kindred Mothership, and stop the All Father.
This is an original , exciting look back into how it all began and answers many future questions. It was also fun to see some of the characters before their stories were told.
Definitely great addition to the series and even a stand alone to read if you haven’t been lucky enough to start the Kindred Series and enter into their world.
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April 24, 2021The first Kindred Bride (Vic and Torri's story) was a little like Back to the Future ii meets Butterfly Effect in that villains were manipulating one small thing in the past which turns out to be the linchpin for a favorable outcome to the whole Human/Kindred history plot-line. An interesting premise to be sure. This was an entertaining story with a feel-good ending, on the whole, with a couple of exceptions for me.
I know when needing to explain events or conversations for people who weren't present at the time it is necessary to repeat oneself. I just wish a bit of Thesaurus action could have been put into use so that it didn't seem as though the author didn't merely copy previous dialogue to paste it into the later conversation. Just because Vic is having trouble expressing himself earlier doesn't mean both Vic and/or Torri must use the same child-level words after his problem is healed or when Torri is recounting previous events or conversations to others, especially since her communication skills were always properly functioning.
I also would have liked to have Torri and possibly Goddess where appropriate mentioned when
people were thanking Vic directly as it was a group effort that saved the day in a true nail-shoe-rider-message-war-kingdom manner. Having Vic mention them as part of his acceptance would have reinforced the Kindreds as allies, reminding Humans are needed to be part of the team to solve Earth's problems as well as engendering a layer of humility, thus making them more likable as hero figures for the human population.
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I know when needing to explain events or conversations for people who weren't present at the time it is necessary to repeat oneself. I just wish a bit of Thesaurus action could have been put into use so that it didn't seem as though the author didn't merely copy previous dialogue to paste it into the later conversation. Just because Vic is having trouble expressing himself earlier doesn't mean both Vic and/or Torri must use the same child-level words after his problem is healed or when Torri is recounting previous events or conversations to others, especially since her communication skills were always properly functioning.
I also would have liked to have Torri and possibly Goddess where appropriate mentioned when
people were thanking Vic directly as it was a group effort that saved the day in a true nail-shoe-rider-message-war-kingdom manner. Having Vic mention them as part of his acceptance would have reinforced the Kindreds as allies, reminding Humans are needed to be part of the team to solve Earth's problems as well as engendering a layer of humility, thus making them more likable as hero figures for the human population.
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May 7, 2021
There have only been a few books where l have found out what the story is and thought to myself, boy how is Evangeline Anderson going to pull this one off! Committed was one of those stories. I do not know why l had my doubts because as usual Ms Anderson has made another masterpiece.
Committed is set in an alternative setting where the amazing Kindred have not come to Earth yet. Vic is a mix of cybernetics with Kindred dna mixed in and is their first attempt at introducing the Kindred race to Earth. Unfortunately, as Vic was to introduce himself to the president there was interference from the evil eye of Ten’gu and Vic loses the ability to speak. He is arrested as a suspected terrorist and sent to an Asylum. I absolutely loved Vic. His description. His attitude. He is amazing from start to finish.
Torri has been having dreams that haunt her. She is unaware that the nightmares are a warning that something awful, something dangerous is heading towards Earth. The AllFather is coming to enslave Earth and the visions are the only warning Earth will get. Torri’s husband believes that Torri is crazy and places her in an Asylum.
This story wouldn’t be keeping with true Kindred books without a mix of deceit, danger, corruption and a huge helping of sexiness. Its up to Vic and Torri to save the world against The AllFather, but you are going to have to read the book to see if they can manage saving the world and surviving each other too.
Committed is set in an alternative setting where the amazing Kindred have not come to Earth yet. Vic is a mix of cybernetics with Kindred dna mixed in and is their first attempt at introducing the Kindred race to Earth. Unfortunately, as Vic was to introduce himself to the president there was interference from the evil eye of Ten’gu and Vic loses the ability to speak. He is arrested as a suspected terrorist and sent to an Asylum. I absolutely loved Vic. His description. His attitude. He is amazing from start to finish.
Torri has been having dreams that haunt her. She is unaware that the nightmares are a warning that something awful, something dangerous is heading towards Earth. The AllFather is coming to enslave Earth and the visions are the only warning Earth will get. Torri’s husband believes that Torri is crazy and places her in an Asylum.
This story wouldn’t be keeping with true Kindred books without a mix of deceit, danger, corruption and a huge helping of sexiness. Its up to Vic and Torri to save the world against The AllFather, but you are going to have to read the book to see if they can manage saving the world and surviving each other too.
May 18, 2021
Finally We meet the first bride!!
Like so many fans of the Kindred Brides series, I always wanted to know the actual beginning to the Earth and Kindred coalition. Who was the very first Kindred to find his human bride? Torri is a young woman living with her husband in Washington DC when she starts having night terrors and fuguestatesduringthe day...she seesthe same evvil being everytime. He tells herhe is coming to Earth and he will soon "taste her pain." Torritriesto warn ppl but her hubby just thinks she is nuts and puts her in an asylum then stops talking to or visiting her. Will Torri find a way out without his help? Will she find someone who believes her? Vic is ascout for theKindred sent to make first contact with the humans but something goes wrong and he is put into the same place Torri is. Read the book to fi d out the great adventure the first human bride and her kindred mate. Trust me you will enjoy it. 💜🙂
Like so many fans of the Kindred Brides series, I always wanted to know the actual beginning to the Earth and Kindred coalition. Who was the very first Kindred to find his human bride? Torri is a young woman living with her husband in Washington DC when she starts having night terrors and fuguestatesduringthe day...she seesthe same evvil being everytime. He tells herhe is coming to Earth and he will soon "taste her pain." Torritriesto warn ppl but her hubby just thinks she is nuts and puts her in an asylum then stops talking to or visiting her. Will Torri find a way out without his help? Will she find someone who believes her? Vic is ascout for theKindred sent to make first contact with the humans but something goes wrong and he is put into the same place Torri is. Read the book to fi d out the great adventure the first human bride and her kindred mate. Trust me you will enjoy it. 💜🙂
April 25, 2021
An exciting adventure awaits! This story takes you back to the arrival of the Kindred to earth and the first bride. Lorri and Vic have both been committed to a mental institution, though for different reasons. Lorri has been having night terrors she can't explain, but finds that they are real while dream sharing with Vic. He knows from experience that it is the Scourge and they must send a message to the Kindred Mother Ship to come and protect earth. But what if they don't get the message to them in time? What will become of earth and the Kindred? You'll have to read to find out what the future holds. There might even be times where our couple cross paths with Kindred and brides we've all come to know and love. It's exciting to see how it all started. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 30, 2021
*Dialog change ASAP* (please & thank you)
Evangeline Anderson was my favorite author in the past but now, seeing that all the dialogs between the heroes and heroines in the BOTK series are EXACTLY the same, simply disappoints me to the extreme. I have bought and read almost all of her books, and I have spent a small fortune in the process, but no more. I’m done and, if I don’t see major change in her upcoming books, I don’t think I’ll ever waste my time again. I hate to sound so judgemental and “nasty” but I’m simply speaking from the heart. She was my favorite author and I used to get this giddy sensation whenever she published a new book. However, that hasn’t happend in a loooooooooooooooong time. 😞😔☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️
Evangeline Anderson was my favorite author in the past but now, seeing that all the dialogs between the heroes and heroines in the BOTK series are EXACTLY the same, simply disappoints me to the extreme. I have bought and read almost all of her books, and I have spent a small fortune in the process, but no more. I’m done and, if I don’t see major change in her upcoming books, I don’t think I’ll ever waste my time again. I hate to sound so judgemental and “nasty” but I’m simply speaking from the heart. She was my favorite author and I used to get this giddy sensation whenever she published a new book. However, that hasn’t happend in a loooooooooooooooong time. 😞😔☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️
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April 25, 2021
Meet me in my dreams
This book is fantastic! I love that the author played the what if game and sent the characters on the road not traveled. Like all of the author’s books, she sent us on a wild ride before we finally got to the HEA. I love both of these characters and the fact that only with each other do they see the truth of the situation makes it that much better. The author really hit it out of the park with this one and it makes me anxious to see where she will be taking her Kindred next. No matter where that is it is sure to be just as exciting and heartwarming as this book is.
This book is fantastic! I love that the author played the what if game and sent the characters on the road not traveled. Like all of the author’s books, she sent us on a wild ride before we finally got to the HEA. I love both of these characters and the fact that only with each other do they see the truth of the situation makes it that much better. The author really hit it out of the park with this one and it makes me anxious to see where she will be taking her Kindred next. No matter where that is it is sure to be just as exciting and heartwarming as this book is.
March 9, 2024
So Many Twists And Turns!
A woman who has prophetic dreams, both while awake and sleeping. She see the All Father who is evil and saying that he is coming to Earth. Unfortunately when she tells her husband about the dreams he has her go into a psychiatric hospital to find out what is wrong with her since he doesn't believe her. A kindred warrior who isn't all human has part of his brain stop working and is hospitalized. You will have to read the book to find out what all happens to the two of them and if her dreams are real.
A woman who has prophetic dreams, both while awake and sleeping. She see the All Father who is evil and saying that he is coming to Earth. Unfortunately when she tells her husband about the dreams he has her go into a psychiatric hospital to find out what is wrong with her since he doesn't believe her. A kindred warrior who isn't all human has part of his brain stop working and is hospitalized. You will have to read the book to find out what all happens to the two of them and if her dreams are real.
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April 27, 2021
This book is thrown back to the beginning. While things may have gone differently this time compared to the last, it’s still intense, sexy, and adventurous like all the other books. I’ve genuinely loved how this story played out. It was somewhat back to the original style of the series which I loved! I cannot wait for more!
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.
April 27, 2021
Amazing and beautiful! I so love the Kindred and this one brings us to the past. The Dark Father is again trying to destroy anything good and the Kindred are on the top of his list. We get to meet two new characters that are committed in a way that will surprise you. We also get to briefly revisit some of the Kindred from the first books. The story is very romantic and has some action scenes. Expect some great twists and of course bad guys that just have it coming to them.
April 28, 2021
Committed
Omg! This book is so intense at the beginning and shows what lengths greedy, corrupt and awful people will do for money. This book details the possible life for some inmates in a psychiatric hospital and how the Kindred came to Earth to start the calling of brides. This is the story of Vic, who is part Kindred and robot, and a human named Torri, and when they meet in the hospital. Wow! I loved it. I could not put it down.
Omg! This book is so intense at the beginning and shows what lengths greedy, corrupt and awful people will do for money. This book details the possible life for some inmates in a psychiatric hospital and how the Kindred came to Earth to start the calling of brides. This is the story of Vic, who is part Kindred and robot, and a human named Torri, and when they meet in the hospital. Wow! I loved it. I could not put it down.
July 19, 2021
Another beautiful romance and a rare glimpse into how the kindred came to save earth. This book was a great mix of humor and action. Getting to see Vic and Torri slowly fall in love and share their stolen moments together. Seeing how they were able to bring each other joy even at their darkest made these two one of my top favorite couples. I also loved seeing some familiar faces like Baird and Sylvan. I highly recommend reading this latest installment. As always it is out I'd this world.
April 26, 2021
All the other reviews have done a great job. I wanted to add a bit from my own perspective on how amazing this book was- how very realistic.
I've spent time in mental hospitals, twice actually. Ms. Anderson described my experiences to a T! So it was chilling to read (not triggering) just so on the mark!
I've spent time in mental hospitals, twice actually. Ms. Anderson described my experiences to a T! So it was chilling to read (not triggering) just so on the mark!
July 19, 2023
Awesome Book
Oh my, the first part of this book when the heroine was put in the insane asylum I had been biting my nails! And when the hero finally showed up, well, he looked like a kindred but did not act like one. And I am thinking, how are they going to get out of there! But the author has way more imagination than I do. This was an awesome book. The entire book was full of drama, action, and some sexy times. And I loved the ending!
Oh my, the first part of this book when the heroine was put in the insane asylum I had been biting my nails! And when the hero finally showed up, well, he looked like a kindred but did not act like one. And I am thinking, how are they going to get out of there! But the author has way more imagination than I do. This was an awesome book. The entire book was full of drama, action, and some sexy times. And I loved the ending!
December 1, 2024
three and a half stars
So this was good it was spicy and the romance was sweet I have been reading this series for years and have greatly enjoyed it I do find that as the series has progressed it has gotten pretty predictable and formulaic I still enjoyed it it just wasn’t my favorite four stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
So this was good it was spicy and the romance was sweet I have been reading this series for years and have greatly enjoyed it I do find that as the series has progressed it has gotten pretty predictable and formulaic I still enjoyed it it just wasn’t my favorite four stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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