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Elemental Mates #6
Terra
Who will Maxim's mate be?
The final book in the series, leading up to the final showdown, and introduces another couple for readers to fall in love with.
*The scheduled release date for this book will be sooner than what's posted.*
The final book in the series, leading up to the final showdown, and introduces another couple for readers to fall in love with.
*The scheduled release date for this book will be sooner than what's posted.*
213 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 31, 2021
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About the author
Miranda Bridges
55 books597 followersMiranda Bridges began sneaking romance novels as a teenager and did not confess to reading them until she became a legal adult. After years and years as a voracious reader she woke up one day with a story in mind. She decided to write it down in order to silence her imaginary friends, but they’ve grown in number and have gotten louder. When she is not reading, writing, or drinking coffee she is taking care of two princesses who are of a reading age. Needless to say Miranda is still hiding romance books around the house, but now some of them have her name on the cover.
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October 8, 2021
5 stars ⭐️
I love the Elemental Mates series, but I think this one is my favourite so far. Maxim and Ivy were made for each other. I love Ivy, her sassy mouth made me laugh so much. Each book is a standalone, but you really need to read the series in order to get true satisfaction for the underlying storyline. Ashryn is an enigma, and I can’t wait to read his story.
I love the Elemental Mates series, but I think this one is my favourite so far. Maxim and Ivy were made for each other. I love Ivy, her sassy mouth made me laugh so much. Each book is a standalone, but you really need to read the series in order to get true satisfaction for the underlying storyline. Ashryn is an enigma, and I can’t wait to read his story.
June 4, 2023
"There will never be a day that I want to draw breath and not have every inhale capturing your scent in my lungs. There will never be a time the blood flowing through my veins does not heat at the sight of you. And there will never be a second my heart does not beat in longing for you."
4.5 stars!
Ahh, Maxim and Ivy! This is one of my favorites of the series so far as I just love how the relationship between these two develops over the course of their novel. Maxim tries to fight their connection until the very end because he is afraid to lose someone he loves, but fate is an undeniable force, even in outer space. Ivy is terrified of letting others close, but Maxim's quiet patience and resilience allows her to learn to trust him and let him in. There were some really great, swoony quotes in this one, and I look forward to the conclusion to this series!
Tropes: fated mates, doctor hero, tortured heroine, forced proximity, friends-to-lovers, reluctant hero, abducted heroine, will they/won't they, band of brothers, found family, STEAMY🔥
October 3, 2021
An outstanding addition to this series. So full of feelings, action and a huge surprise at the end! I loved the story.
May 26, 2022
Not as good
Not as good as prior books in the series. It always felt like something was amiss. Maybe not for some readers. I just hope the last book lives up to the hype.
Not as good as prior books in the series. It always felt like something was amiss. Maybe not for some readers. I just hope the last book lives up to the hype.
October 20, 2024
3.5 - 4 stars
I realised that I had read these books before when it opened to the end of the book. But I reread it it was so long ago.
I enjoy Sci Fi because anything goes. There is wit, humour, action, evil, suspense, tension and more as these alpha men set about finding earth woman that may save them.
Earth is dying someone set it on fire. Aliens are looking for the one woman that will awaken their potential but what they find is more than they thought. Along the way they find their mates.
A quick and fun read.
I realised that I had read these books before when it opened to the end of the book. But I reread it it was so long ago.
I enjoy Sci Fi because anything goes. There is wit, humour, action, evil, suspense, tension and more as these alpha men set about finding earth woman that may save them.
Earth is dying someone set it on fire. Aliens are looking for the one woman that will awaken their potential but what they find is more than they thought. Along the way they find their mates.
A quick and fun read.
October 2, 2021
Terra is the best book of the series! A solid plot is enhanced by the scorching hot romance between Maxim and Ivy. This book is delightful and if you are an animal lover, Cobalt steals a lot of the scenes! I like when an author incorporates an animal into the story. I will definitely be sorry to see this series end. It appears that Book 7 will the culmination. But, Bridges writes phenomenal stories so I expect to read more form her. Download and enjoy❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
October 2, 2021
Oh whoa! This is my favorite ever hero in the Elemental Mates series. Just loved it! The fated mate relationship in this one is fantastic! They soften each other's edges, and really seem to love each other even without the bond.
December 31, 2025
what on earth was that plot twist 💜 loved this one, plot and Spice builds up to next book nicely.
October 3, 2021
In this latest inclusion into the Elemental Mates series Terra has us finally see Maxim get his mate. Since the events in Inferno Maxim and his crew have been tasked with tracking down the Master, a task which he is dedicated to, to the exclusion of all else - he doesn’t need or want a mate. Readers will remember him from Book five Zephyr as the doctor aiding Daxis and the Earthblood faction leader. Maxim’s personality has been unknown until now and the way in which his character is developed shows both his internal struggle and his deep and unbreakable loyalty to those he is responsible for. His mate is a joy to read about with a sense of humour and self deprecation that kept me laughing till the very end. I especially enjoyed her internal monologue and pep talks in regards to her feelings for Maxim - and his body. While Terra is an enjoyable read, and can be read as a stand alone if necessary, this book should in my opinion be seen as a link between books five and six and advancement of the overarching story. We finally learn the identity of the Master, things that have been unclear are now shed light on and the countdown to the final battle for the future of Koraxia has truly begun. The only complaint I have is that the next book isn’t out yet!
I was lucky to be given an ARC copy and willingly give this review.
I was lucky to be given an ARC copy and willingly give this review.
February 10, 2023
Written by Miranda Bridges, this Elemental Mates series follows elemental aliens and their human female mates. (The series used ti have a co-author, but she stopped contributing in this particular book) It takes place on Earth during a post-apocalyptic event where a fire wiped out most of humanity and burned the planet, leaving its remaining population starved and desperate. Earth wasn’t just dying; it was also full of people who had gone insane. Everyone resorted to a primitive state and they only cared about survival, doing whatever was necessary to ensure that. That involved murder, rape, theft, and copious amounts of violence. People scavenged for food and took refuge inside compounds against threats from other humans. The Koraxians came to Earth in search of females that were capable of unlocking their elemental potential. Nanobots swept over the Koraxian females, leaving the remaining immortal males unable to access their elemental powers and on the brink of extinction. Their desperation to find compatible alternatives led them to Earth, where they successfully found more than what they were looking for.
Written in first person, Terra is book 6 in the series, and follows Commander Maxim of the Earthbloods and his human mate Ivy. Ivy was abducted in book 1 by the Torags and sold to a couple Skolas that specialize in rare animals. Unfamiliar with the human species, the Skolas Vurk and Moed threw Ivy into the cage of a kielie, which was basically a dangerous wild wolf that could cast fire. Instead of killing and eating Ivy, the kielie took a liking to Ivy, wanting to care for and protect her. She named him Cobalt and became his official handler.
Maxim was a physician, introduced in prior books, particularly as the one who supplied Daxis with his serum. He was introduced to Ivy when he went searching for a way to track elyxim, a crystal found on his home planet. Where there was elyxim, there was the Master, which is the enemy Maxim was tasked with hunting down. The Master was the one who owned and operated the zoo that Blaze was taken hostage in, and had been on the run ever since. When Max found the Skolas, they sold him the kielie that would be able to track the elyxim, and the kielie came with its handler Ivy, who just happened to be the fated mate to unlock Maxim’s full potential.
They did find the Master on a planet called Eylarus and wound up with more than they bargained for after being taken hostage by a massive group of Aetherbloods in hiding (who were supposed to be eradicated). The master almost killed Maxim while gathering information, but Ivy saved him.
The two had baggage from their pasts that hindered their ability to accept one another. Ivy was badly burned in the fires that killed Earth and had become self conscious about her looks. Maxim’s brother died during a hunt and he blamed himself for his death. After overcoming several obstacles and surviving endless amounts of drama, the couple finally accepted the inevitable and fell in love.
The couple had their first intercourse in chapter 14, at the 67% mark. The buildup was balanced and kept the reader hooked. The raunchy scenes are the only reason I read this genre of books, so I’m glad the author didn’t hold back. My only complaint is how long it took to get to the juicy bits. Maxim’s full potential was unlocked, but there was a side effect (or bonus depending on your perspective); Ivy was transformed into a Koraxian mate, gaining air powers herself, adapting his hair color and birth marks, along with immortality.
There was a LOT going on in this book. So much so, that I am sure I missed some important highlights. We discover towards the end that that master is actually Ashryn, Xennith’s nephew and heir. As a reminder from previous books, Xennith was behind the killings of the Aetherbloods and other Elders, and he was the one who released the nanobots that killed the Koraxian females, in order to gain ultimate power. He also intended to eliminate the humans in order to prevent his kind from gaining their true potential or procreate because he wanted to be the only one of his kind with powers.
So far, this series is good. Plenty of lust-filled raunch and I like how the authors incorporated magic into an alien romance. I recommend the read. I look forward to reading the final book in the series.
Written in first person, Terra is book 6 in the series, and follows Commander Maxim of the Earthbloods and his human mate Ivy. Ivy was abducted in book 1 by the Torags and sold to a couple Skolas that specialize in rare animals. Unfamiliar with the human species, the Skolas Vurk and Moed threw Ivy into the cage of a kielie, which was basically a dangerous wild wolf that could cast fire. Instead of killing and eating Ivy, the kielie took a liking to Ivy, wanting to care for and protect her. She named him Cobalt and became his official handler.
Maxim was a physician, introduced in prior books, particularly as the one who supplied Daxis with his serum. He was introduced to Ivy when he went searching for a way to track elyxim, a crystal found on his home planet. Where there was elyxim, there was the Master, which is the enemy Maxim was tasked with hunting down. The Master was the one who owned and operated the zoo that Blaze was taken hostage in, and had been on the run ever since. When Max found the Skolas, they sold him the kielie that would be able to track the elyxim, and the kielie came with its handler Ivy, who just happened to be the fated mate to unlock Maxim’s full potential.
They did find the Master on a planet called Eylarus and wound up with more than they bargained for after being taken hostage by a massive group of Aetherbloods in hiding (who were supposed to be eradicated). The master almost killed Maxim while gathering information, but Ivy saved him.
The two had baggage from their pasts that hindered their ability to accept one another. Ivy was badly burned in the fires that killed Earth and had become self conscious about her looks. Maxim’s brother died during a hunt and he blamed himself for his death. After overcoming several obstacles and surviving endless amounts of drama, the couple finally accepted the inevitable and fell in love.
The couple had their first intercourse in chapter 14, at the 67% mark. The buildup was balanced and kept the reader hooked. The raunchy scenes are the only reason I read this genre of books, so I’m glad the author didn’t hold back. My only complaint is how long it took to get to the juicy bits. Maxim’s full potential was unlocked, but there was a side effect (or bonus depending on your perspective); Ivy was transformed into a Koraxian mate, gaining air powers herself, adapting his hair color and birth marks, along with immortality.
There was a LOT going on in this book. So much so, that I am sure I missed some important highlights. We discover towards the end that that master is actually Ashryn, Xennith’s nephew and heir. As a reminder from previous books, Xennith was behind the killings of the Aetherbloods and other Elders, and he was the one who released the nanobots that killed the Koraxian females, in order to gain ultimate power. He also intended to eliminate the humans in order to prevent his kind from gaining their true potential or procreate because he wanted to be the only one of his kind with powers.
So far, this series is good. Plenty of lust-filled raunch and I like how the authors incorporated magic into an alien romance. I recommend the read. I look forward to reading the final book in the series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 31, 2025
J'avais des attentes assez basse envers ce sixième tome, pas contre lui personnellement mais parce que les deux derniers tomes que j'avais lu de cette saga était décevant et franchement pas des très bon moment de lecture. Je voulais continuer surtout parce que je suis à pas grand chose de finir la saga et j'aime bien faire les choses bien quand je me suis autant investi.
Et honnêtement, j'ai bien fait ! Alors voilà, c'est pas non plus une lecture coup de coeur ou transcendante on s'entends bien. Ça reste cependant dans la lignée des premiers tomes que j'avais apprécié. Il était étonnamment meilleur que le 4/5 et qu'est ce que ça faisait du bien. On va suivre Ivy et Maxim, en sachant que c'était un Koraxien dont j'avais pas d'attente particulière si je dois être honnête. Il me donnait rien de spécial dans ses petits passages précédents. Mais il s'est avéré fort sympathique, beaucoup plus "greenflag" que d'autre qui ont flirté avec certaine limite ou qui était juste sans saveur. Lui il parle quand il faut, il instauré une tension fort sympathique avec Ivy et il est vachement respectueux et dévoués. Ça m'a étonné, il avait des problèmatique envers la peur de s'attacher et de perdre un être cher, ainsi que de ne plus être capable d'accomplir son rôle de chef faction. Tandis que Ivy était une madame qui était très impacté par le regard des gens Car elle avait des séquelles physiques de traumatisme. C'est quand même resté au minimum, pas si deep et pas développé de fou. En même temps pas trop le time. Surtout que ce tome serre en grande partie d'introduction à l'intrigue du tome final. Car on va rencontrer le dernier Koraxien, il va se passer des choses avec lui de l'action et des retournement de situation. Gros big up au Kielie, un chien extraterrestre de taille humaine. Mon animal chouchou, très dévoué à sa maîtresse. D'ailleurs le smut arrive assez tôt dans ce tome, bon la manière d'en parler est toujours aussi cru ça change pas mais j'avoue il était pas trop mal. Peut être que j'étais dans un bon mood aussi, ça peut jouer. J'ai même trouvé que à certaine repris le récit avait des très belles tournure d'écriture, ça m'a sincèrement surprise car j'avais pas de souvenir de ce genre de chose. Mais je prends avec plaisir. Ducoup en soit c'était sympa, ça reste compréhensible et ça prends des facilités.
Il faut savoir à quoi s'attendre, c'est une saga sans prise de tête et en tout cas ce tome m'a un peu réconcilier donc hâte de voir ce qu'ils vont faire avec le tome final de la saga. Surtout qu'il est teaser depuis lonnnngtemps.
3⭐
🪨 Romance extraterrestre
🪨 Animal badass
🪨 Fated Mate
🪨 Proximité forcé
🪨 Protective/possessif MMC
🪨 Trauma scar FMC
Et honnêtement, j'ai bien fait ! Alors voilà, c'est pas non plus une lecture coup de coeur ou transcendante on s'entends bien. Ça reste cependant dans la lignée des premiers tomes que j'avais apprécié. Il était étonnamment meilleur que le 4/5 et qu'est ce que ça faisait du bien. On va suivre Ivy et Maxim, en sachant que c'était un Koraxien dont j'avais pas d'attente particulière si je dois être honnête. Il me donnait rien de spécial dans ses petits passages précédents. Mais il s'est avéré fort sympathique, beaucoup plus "greenflag" que d'autre qui ont flirté avec certaine limite ou qui était juste sans saveur. Lui il parle quand il faut, il instauré une tension fort sympathique avec Ivy et il est vachement respectueux et dévoués. Ça m'a étonné, il avait des problèmatique envers la peur de s'attacher et de perdre un être cher, ainsi que de ne plus être capable d'accomplir son rôle de chef faction. Tandis que Ivy était une madame qui était très impacté par le regard des gens Car elle avait des séquelles physiques de traumatisme. C'est quand même resté au minimum, pas si deep et pas développé de fou. En même temps pas trop le time. Surtout que ce tome serre en grande partie d'introduction à l'intrigue du tome final. Car on va rencontrer le dernier Koraxien, il va se passer des choses avec lui de l'action et des retournement de situation. Gros big up au Kielie, un chien extraterrestre de taille humaine. Mon animal chouchou, très dévoué à sa maîtresse. D'ailleurs le smut arrive assez tôt dans ce tome, bon la manière d'en parler est toujours aussi cru ça change pas mais j'avoue il était pas trop mal. Peut être que j'étais dans un bon mood aussi, ça peut jouer. J'ai même trouvé que à certaine repris le récit avait des très belles tournure d'écriture, ça m'a sincèrement surprise car j'avais pas de souvenir de ce genre de chose. Mais je prends avec plaisir. Ducoup en soit c'était sympa, ça reste compréhensible et ça prends des facilités.
Il faut savoir à quoi s'attendre, c'est une saga sans prise de tête et en tout cas ce tome m'a un peu réconcilier donc hâte de voir ce qu'ils vont faire avec le tome final de la saga. Surtout qu'il est teaser depuis lonnnngtemps.
3⭐
🪨 Romance extraterrestre
🪨 Animal badass
🪨 Fated Mate
🪨 Proximité forcé
🪨 Protective/possessif MMC
🪨 Trauma scar FMC
October 23, 2021
The Koraxian faction commanders we have met to date are so hot, and Maxim is no different. He is the Commander of the Earthblood faction. These warriors are noted by their chestnut hair and green birthmarks. They can manipulate earth elements. Maxim has been tasked with finding the aetherblood commander known as “The Master.” In the course of his journey, he finds his mate, Ivy. And things will never be the same. For both of them.
Man oh man oh man!! I loved this book! First of all, there is quite a plot twist at the end that sets up the next, and final, book in the series, Amethyst. But getting there? Well that’s the fun part. Maxim is all about duty and commitment to his faction and the people of Koraxia. He’s a renowned healer among his people. Ms. Bridges does an excellent job of fleshing out this character. Although his real heartbreak, that that drives him, wasn’t revealed until 85% of the way in. But he’s just so delicious. Think of a “hot Spock” and that’s my wouldbe boyfriend.
Our heroine, Ivy, is a wonderful FMC. She’s been through hell, starting with surviving a fire back on earth. And things since then have not improved her lot in life. She may be afraid, but hell if she’ll give anyone the satisfaction of knowing that. She hides her fear with sarcasm, and her witty retorts are just what Maxim needs to keep him on his toes. Sure it was insta-love. But I’m certainly not mad at it. Throw in an alien puppy dog that breathes fire and this cast of characters is second to none.
We find out a lot more about “The Master” and the overarching storyline. I cannot wait to read the next book. I’m very sad because it is to be the final book in the series and I’m going to miss these characters. I stumbled upon the first book, Glacier by accident and I was hooked from the first chapter. I highly recommend this book and the series as a whole. Read them in order, you’ll enjoy the ride so much more.
Man oh man oh man!! I loved this book! First of all, there is quite a plot twist at the end that sets up the next, and final, book in the series, Amethyst. But getting there? Well that’s the fun part. Maxim is all about duty and commitment to his faction and the people of Koraxia. He’s a renowned healer among his people. Ms. Bridges does an excellent job of fleshing out this character. Although his real heartbreak, that that drives him, wasn’t revealed until 85% of the way in. But he’s just so delicious. Think of a “hot Spock” and that’s my wouldbe boyfriend.
Our heroine, Ivy, is a wonderful FMC. She’s been through hell, starting with surviving a fire back on earth. And things since then have not improved her lot in life. She may be afraid, but hell if she’ll give anyone the satisfaction of knowing that. She hides her fear with sarcasm, and her witty retorts are just what Maxim needs to keep him on his toes. Sure it was insta-love. But I’m certainly not mad at it. Throw in an alien puppy dog that breathes fire and this cast of characters is second to none.
We find out a lot more about “The Master” and the overarching storyline. I cannot wait to read the next book. I’m very sad because it is to be the final book in the series and I’m going to miss these characters. I stumbled upon the first book, Glacier by accident and I was hooked from the first chapter. I highly recommend this book and the series as a whole. Read them in order, you’ll enjoy the ride so much more.
November 4, 2021
I love this series! 🔥🔥
This is the Earthblood's book! Maxim is a doctor as well as the commander of his faction. He is laser focused on his mission to find the master and stop whatever plans he has. He needed to and I a stop to find an animal that would help him sniff out and locate a mineral that the master is using so that he can find him and bring him to justice. What he finds in this far away locations is sooo much more. Ivy was abducted a few years ago and she's been sold again this time she's in a cage waiting for whatever fate has in store. What she doesn't know is that her new owners are going to use her as a last meal for a wolf type alien dog that breathes fire. When she ends up in a cell with the gorgeous but deadly animal instead of eating her he bonds himself to her and becomes her protector. Hmm that is until Maxim shows up. When he sees the beautiful female from Earth he knows he has to rescue her it's just luck that out her in charge of the animal he needs to find the mineral. Once they begin to get to know one another attraction burns hot and passionate. Both right it at first because they are dealing with a lot of baggage from their pasts that have made them reluctant to want a permanent relationship. Watching these two dance around their passions is so hot and a lot of fun. I love Cobalt the alien wolf like animal he steals the show and I find myself wishing I could have a companion like him myself. This story also unravels more of the mystery of the factions and what's really going on and what truly at stake should the enemy win. I'm looking forward to reading the last book in the series. I highly recommend this book and all the others.Each one was a great adventure filled with passionate couples and lots of love!🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥🔥💖💖🔥🔥💖💖🔥🔥💖💖🔥🔥💖💖🔥🔥💖💖🔥💖🔥💖💖💖🔥🔥💖💖🔥🔥💖🔥💖🔥🔥💖🔥💖🔥🔥💖💖🔥🔥💖💖💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥🔥🔥💖💖
This is the Earthblood's book! Maxim is a doctor as well as the commander of his faction. He is laser focused on his mission to find the master and stop whatever plans he has. He needed to and I a stop to find an animal that would help him sniff out and locate a mineral that the master is using so that he can find him and bring him to justice. What he finds in this far away locations is sooo much more. Ivy was abducted a few years ago and she's been sold again this time she's in a cage waiting for whatever fate has in store. What she doesn't know is that her new owners are going to use her as a last meal for a wolf type alien dog that breathes fire. When she ends up in a cell with the gorgeous but deadly animal instead of eating her he bonds himself to her and becomes her protector. Hmm that is until Maxim shows up. When he sees the beautiful female from Earth he knows he has to rescue her it's just luck that out her in charge of the animal he needs to find the mineral. Once they begin to get to know one another attraction burns hot and passionate. Both right it at first because they are dealing with a lot of baggage from their pasts that have made them reluctant to want a permanent relationship. Watching these two dance around their passions is so hot and a lot of fun. I love Cobalt the alien wolf like animal he steals the show and I find myself wishing I could have a companion like him myself. This story also unravels more of the mystery of the factions and what's really going on and what truly at stake should the enemy win. I'm looking forward to reading the last book in the series. I highly recommend this book and all the others.Each one was a great adventure filled with passionate couples and lots of love!🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥🔥💖💖🔥🔥💖💖🔥🔥💖💖🔥🔥💖💖🔥🔥💖💖🔥💖🔥💖💖💖🔥🔥💖💖🔥🔥💖🔥💖🔥🔥💖🔥💖🔥🔥💖💖🔥🔥💖💖💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥🔥🔥💖💖
October 3, 2021
🌿𝙈𝙖𝙭𝙞𝙢 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙫𝙮 🌿 5 ⭐'𝙨
**𝘈𝘙𝘊 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳
The story picks up with Ivy, a human woman stolen from Earth by the Torags who end up offloading her to different aliens for being "defective". Ivy finds herself all alone in a cage awaiting what looks to be imminent death by a beautiful alien creature called 𝙠𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚.
(ᴛʜɪs ᴄʀᴀᴄᴋᴇᴅ ᴍᴇ ᴜᴘ ᴀ ʟɪᴛᴛʟᴇ ʙᴇᴄᴀᴜsᴇ I ᴋᴇᴘᴛ ᴛʜɪɴᴋɴɪɴɢ ᴏғ Kʏʟɪᴇ Jᴇɴɴᴇʀ)
With no means to escape her predicament, Ivy must either fight to live or submit.
Que in Maxim. Maxim is an Earthblood physician and as such is best equipped to track down 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧. Once Maxim realizes that 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 is using a dangerous mineral called 𝙚𝙡𝙮𝙭𝙞𝙢, he begins to look for a way to track down the mineral source. However, what he finds is something that was not on any of the commander's lists, and a human is the last thing Maxim wants to have to deal with.
I can not tell you how much I loved these two characters. They were, for me, the most solid individuals we've been introduced to since the first 2 books. The character development was relatable as well as endearing. Both Maxim and Ivy hold onto past trauma and we get to experience their recovery through each other's healing touches. Maxim is a true gentleman through and through, I'd even go as far as saying he surpasses the Darkblood Castien - sorry not sorry 😅. Maxim knows how to treat his lover, and might I say, his bedroom talk was 👌 **𝑪𝑯𝑬𝑭'𝑺 𝑲𝑰𝑺𝑺 💚
* 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙝, 𝙝𝙚 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬'𝙨 𝙝𝙚'𝙨 𝙨𝙚𝙭𝙮
Terra was an amazing book and a must-read for fans of the series. The Bonus bit at the end reallllly excites me for the next book. I have a feeling that this particular Aetherblood is going to be phenomenal.
5/5 I would recommend this book and series
**𝘈𝘙𝘊 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳
The story picks up with Ivy, a human woman stolen from Earth by the Torags who end up offloading her to different aliens for being "defective". Ivy finds herself all alone in a cage awaiting what looks to be imminent death by a beautiful alien creature called 𝙠𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚.
(ᴛʜɪs ᴄʀᴀᴄᴋᴇᴅ ᴍᴇ ᴜᴘ ᴀ ʟɪᴛᴛʟᴇ ʙᴇᴄᴀᴜsᴇ I ᴋᴇᴘᴛ ᴛʜɪɴᴋɴɪɴɢ ᴏғ Kʏʟɪᴇ Jᴇɴɴᴇʀ)
With no means to escape her predicament, Ivy must either fight to live or submit.
Que in Maxim. Maxim is an Earthblood physician and as such is best equipped to track down 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧. Once Maxim realizes that 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 is using a dangerous mineral called 𝙚𝙡𝙮𝙭𝙞𝙢, he begins to look for a way to track down the mineral source. However, what he finds is something that was not on any of the commander's lists, and a human is the last thing Maxim wants to have to deal with.
I can not tell you how much I loved these two characters. They were, for me, the most solid individuals we've been introduced to since the first 2 books. The character development was relatable as well as endearing. Both Maxim and Ivy hold onto past trauma and we get to experience their recovery through each other's healing touches. Maxim is a true gentleman through and through, I'd even go as far as saying he surpasses the Darkblood Castien - sorry not sorry 😅. Maxim knows how to treat his lover, and might I say, his bedroom talk was 👌 **𝑪𝑯𝑬𝑭'𝑺 𝑲𝑰𝑺𝑺 💚
* 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙝, 𝙝𝙚 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬'𝙨 𝙝𝙚'𝙨 𝙨𝙚𝙭𝙮
Terra was an amazing book and a must-read for fans of the series. The Bonus bit at the end reallllly excites me for the next book. I have a feeling that this particular Aetherblood is going to be phenomenal.
5/5 I would recommend this book and series
October 19, 2021
🌿 “Immortality was never a blessing until now.”
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First of all, I want a fire-breathing, flame-wielding alien killer wolf! Cobalt is absolutely adorable and magnificent!
Ivy is a loner. After her accident, she’s closed off to people. I loved how kind, compassionate and thoughtful she is. And most of all, I loved her sassy attitude and sarcastic mouth.
Maxim is an Earthblood. And that male is a one-man army! He’s strong, powerful, smart, honorable, possessive and fiercely protective. And his bedroom talk was absolutely on point. I loved everything about him!
The development of their relationship was fantastic. Both were dealing with past trauma and their growth throughout the story felt very real and relatable. Their chemistry was amazing and sizzling hot. Ivy and Maxim were truly a great match and more than deserved to find acceptance, happiness and love with each other.
In addition, now I really need to know more about the Master - there is definitely more to this male than meets the eye.
Overall, the story is a fantastic read filled with danger, fast-paced action, suspense, unexpected twists and revelations, steamy romance and great characters.
I loved it and, with that ending, I cannot wait to see what happens next!
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First of all, I want a fire-breathing, flame-wielding alien killer wolf! Cobalt is absolutely adorable and magnificent!
Ivy is a loner. After her accident, she’s closed off to people. I loved how kind, compassionate and thoughtful she is. And most of all, I loved her sassy attitude and sarcastic mouth.
Maxim is an Earthblood. And that male is a one-man army! He’s strong, powerful, smart, honorable, possessive and fiercely protective. And his bedroom talk was absolutely on point. I loved everything about him!
The development of their relationship was fantastic. Both were dealing with past trauma and their growth throughout the story felt very real and relatable. Their chemistry was amazing and sizzling hot. Ivy and Maxim were truly a great match and more than deserved to find acceptance, happiness and love with each other.
In addition, now I really need to know more about the Master - there is definitely more to this male than meets the eye.
Overall, the story is a fantastic read filled with danger, fast-paced action, suspense, unexpected twists and revelations, steamy romance and great characters.
I loved it and, with that ending, I cannot wait to see what happens next!
October 4, 2021
The sixth installment of the Elemental Mates series truly didn't dissapoint! Throughout the novel, we follow the newest couple, Ivy and Maxim, as they traverse on Maxim's quest to thwart the rising threat towards his people.
First, the characters. These two are my favorite couple of the series thus far, and it's all thanks to their heart-wrenching vulnerability that lends them a depth I find lacking in a lot of Romance novels today. Their intimate connection, while possibly a little slow at first, makes the banter and romance tender and steamy. Tack on the addition of a fiesty tag-along character that tugs on your heart strings and tickles your funny bone, and you have the framework of a deeply emotional and emotionally fufulling story.
Next, the story. A fast-paced tempo coupled with a strong focus on furthering the over-arching story plot points allows Terra to draw you straight into the action while still keeping a balanced eye on the romance between the couple in question. I was invested the entire way through.
The characters are deep, their romance is hot, and the story is gripping. Definitely worth the read!
First, the characters. These two are my favorite couple of the series thus far, and it's all thanks to their heart-wrenching vulnerability that lends them a depth I find lacking in a lot of Romance novels today. Their intimate connection, while possibly a little slow at first, makes the banter and romance tender and steamy. Tack on the addition of a fiesty tag-along character that tugs on your heart strings and tickles your funny bone, and you have the framework of a deeply emotional and emotionally fufulling story.
Next, the story. A fast-paced tempo coupled with a strong focus on furthering the over-arching story plot points allows Terra to draw you straight into the action while still keeping a balanced eye on the romance between the couple in question. I was invested the entire way through.
The characters are deep, their romance is hot, and the story is gripping. Definitely worth the read!
October 12, 2021
Subpar
Maybe it's been awhile since I've read another one in this series but this one was a bust. Ivy was just annoying. She was written to be jaded but yet "fierce" because she was bullied but it didn't flow. Alot of inconsistencies in her personality. Maxim was even worse. Portrayed as this " I vow to only protect life " persona because he's a "physician" which is mentioned a million times as if we don't already catch the meaning of his career choice. And because of this obligation and secret reason he's he living in atonement, he then believes he is not worthy of love. There was no buildup of the "madly in love", like when exactly did she "fall" in love and why? Same goes for him. Then there were sexy sentences that make you think Dom/s but falls flat, as if the author couldn't choose did she want a sexy doctor Dom or the monk doctor vibe. There were way too many drawn out scenes and scene with unnecessary words. I think of them a filler words. Idk something about this one wasn't on the same writing level as the others. Hopefully the next one will be better or...maybe it's time for end of the series.
Maybe it's been awhile since I've read another one in this series but this one was a bust. Ivy was just annoying. She was written to be jaded but yet "fierce" because she was bullied but it didn't flow. Alot of inconsistencies in her personality. Maxim was even worse. Portrayed as this " I vow to only protect life " persona because he's a "physician" which is mentioned a million times as if we don't already catch the meaning of his career choice. And because of this obligation and secret reason he's he living in atonement, he then believes he is not worthy of love. There was no buildup of the "madly in love", like when exactly did she "fall" in love and why? Same goes for him. Then there were sexy sentences that make you think Dom/s but falls flat, as if the author couldn't choose did she want a sexy doctor Dom or the monk doctor vibe. There were way too many drawn out scenes and scene with unnecessary words. I think of them a filler words. Idk something about this one wasn't on the same writing level as the others. Hopefully the next one will be better or...maybe it's time for end of the series.
October 10, 2023
Terra
Sixth book in the series and the MMC is a doctor. I tend to find doctor heroes to be creepy. I think it has to do with the clinical way they view things. However, I enjoyed this MMC a little better than past ones. He is typically science and fact oriented but he also has the ability to recognize the reality of things that can't be measured and proven in a lab. And he admits when he is wrong. So he is not as condescending and self-conceited as many doctors in these fantasies.
The MFC makes a friend early in the story. It's a sort of wolf with feathers that can breathe fire. She says at one point, "He is the cutest fire hazard I’ve ever seen". He definitely adds something fun to the story.
Parts of the back story are getting sorted out and it looks like the last book is going to wrap up the conflict between all the factions, hopefully allowing this species to have some peace.
Sixth book in the series and the MMC is a doctor. I tend to find doctor heroes to be creepy. I think it has to do with the clinical way they view things. However, I enjoyed this MMC a little better than past ones. He is typically science and fact oriented but he also has the ability to recognize the reality of things that can't be measured and proven in a lab. And he admits when he is wrong. So he is not as condescending and self-conceited as many doctors in these fantasies.
The MFC makes a friend early in the story. It's a sort of wolf with feathers that can breathe fire. She says at one point, "He is the cutest fire hazard I’ve ever seen". He definitely adds something fun to the story.
Parts of the back story are getting sorted out and it looks like the last book is going to wrap up the conflict between all the factions, hopefully allowing this species to have some peace.
November 21, 2021
Discovery
He comes to buy an animal that can sense a certain gem stone. He has a handler that he likes and bonded to a human female. Her captors tried to feed her to the giant wolf dog he didn't set her on fire and decided she would be his..lol so he takes her too since she is the only one to be able to control the wolf dog. Instant attraction and even though he has seen her scares she'd gotten during a horrible fire when she was escaping he saw them as apart of her. Their ship crashed and were captured by the man he was chasing. Being attacked by Androids, fighting by together and making a truce with the man he was chasing. Now the rest of the brothers (leaders of each elements) are in shock the he's the nephew and heir of the power hungry elder that they are trying to stop and have peace for one and all.
He comes to buy an animal that can sense a certain gem stone. He has a handler that he likes and bonded to a human female. Her captors tried to feed her to the giant wolf dog he didn't set her on fire and decided she would be his..lol so he takes her too since she is the only one to be able to control the wolf dog. Instant attraction and even though he has seen her scares she'd gotten during a horrible fire when she was escaping he saw them as apart of her. Their ship crashed and were captured by the man he was chasing. Being attacked by Androids, fighting by together and making a truce with the man he was chasing. Now the rest of the brothers (leaders of each elements) are in shock the he's the nephew and heir of the power hungry elder that they are trying to stop and have peace for one and all.
May 11, 2022
Germaphobe with bdsm tendencies 😜
Daxis a complete Germaphobe with bdsm tendencies hooks up with a mouthy human turned kick ass.
The storyline is good, with male moody behavior and the rest is angst and sex. But once you start getting into the action it’s getting good and falls with a hangover in the plot stops short. What the hell happened while the big meeting for peace . 😫I cannot believe it stopped so abruptly. And let’s agree that aliens are not suppose to use human vocab , honestly it spoils it .Wow! Hence a 3 star.
But otherwise if the author’s characters sounds a bit more authentic, 5 stars it is.
Unfortunately a lot of authors fail on this stage. Use your imagination, invent a language for your formidable characters, not humans portraying to be aliens instead. But all in all, the story was good. I’ve read the series and still recommend it.
Daxis a complete Germaphobe with bdsm tendencies hooks up with a mouthy human turned kick ass.
The storyline is good, with male moody behavior and the rest is angst and sex. But once you start getting into the action it’s getting good and falls with a hangover in the plot stops short. What the hell happened while the big meeting for peace . 😫I cannot believe it stopped so abruptly. And let’s agree that aliens are not suppose to use human vocab , honestly it spoils it .Wow! Hence a 3 star.
But otherwise if the author’s characters sounds a bit more authentic, 5 stars it is.
Unfortunately a lot of authors fail on this stage. Use your imagination, invent a language for your formidable characters, not humans portraying to be aliens instead. But all in all, the story was good. I’ve read the series and still recommend it.
November 24, 2021
A love that moves the earth
Maxim is a physician and commander of the Earthbloods. Ivy is Terran and bears physical and mental scars from a past tragedy. He frees her and her alien canin guardian Cobalt, only to realize she is his mate. He has emotional scars of his own and tries to refuse the bond. When they are captured by the Master who poses a threat to all the faction leaders and their human mates, Maxim must decide whether he has the courage to face his fear. Ivy is snarky and sarcastic, flawed and fantastic. Their chemistry melts the pages and results in sexy times despite the danger around them. I already have the next book queued up in my Kindle.
Maxim is a physician and commander of the Earthbloods. Ivy is Terran and bears physical and mental scars from a past tragedy. He frees her and her alien canin guardian Cobalt, only to realize she is his mate. He has emotional scars of his own and tries to refuse the bond. When they are captured by the Master who poses a threat to all the faction leaders and their human mates, Maxim must decide whether he has the courage to face his fear. Ivy is snarky and sarcastic, flawed and fantastic. Their chemistry melts the pages and results in sexy times despite the danger around them. I already have the next book queued up in my Kindle.
October 3, 2021
I read this book as an ARC member
This is the 6th story in the Elemental Mates Series. Absolutely a fantastic read. This series just keeps getting better and better( if that's even possible) Maxim is a lone army of one who carries the weight of the universe on his shoulders. When he meets Ivy his stubborn nature peaks its head. Ivy is trying to survive and come to terms with her new environment and doesn't trust easily but somehow trusts Maxim completely.
A beautiful romantic intriguing read with some great characters making an appearance and a loyal protective ally for Ivy.
This is the 6th story in the Elemental Mates Series. Absolutely a fantastic read. This series just keeps getting better and better( if that's even possible) Maxim is a lone army of one who carries the weight of the universe on his shoulders. When he meets Ivy his stubborn nature peaks its head. Ivy is trying to survive and come to terms with her new environment and doesn't trust easily but somehow trusts Maxim completely.
A beautiful romantic intriguing read with some great characters making an appearance and a loyal protective ally for Ivy.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 6, 2021
Erupting volcano meets plasma storm....... That's the turbulent ride in the 6th book of the Elemental Mates series. With a scorching sidekick, Ivy and Maxim navigate through the pitfalls and confusion created by the Master. We get a front row view of the intense inner struggles playing out with many memorable lines along the way. "I'm a sex camel. Needless to say. it's been a while, and everything is dry, and I'm pretty thirsty with this mouth watering male next to me....." This book, so far, is my favorite in the series and I devoured it in one sitting!
August 14, 2025
An emotional ride!
Maxim has been deeply hurt in the past and tries to fight his connection to Ivy because he’s terrified of losing another person he loves. His internal struggle is so raw and relatable.
Ivy has built walls around herself to protect her heart and fights her internal struggles outwardly with sass and sarcasm. Maxim's quiet patience and unwavering support has her slowly learn to trust him.
Their relationship isn't just about a fated bond; it's about two people who genuinely love and soften each other's edges.
Maxim has been deeply hurt in the past and tries to fight his connection to Ivy because he’s terrified of losing another person he loves. His internal struggle is so raw and relatable.
Ivy has built walls around herself to protect her heart and fights her internal struggles outwardly with sass and sarcasm. Maxim's quiet patience and unwavering support has her slowly learn to trust him.
Their relationship isn't just about a fated bond; it's about two people who genuinely love and soften each other's edges.
October 5, 2021
Master becomes Ashryn
Miranda Bridges has our heads spinning with this one!!!
Yikes! 😉 Atherbloods joining the good guys!!!
The twists and turns in this book will keep you on the edge of your seat. The interaction between Maxim and Ivy seems stiff or suffers due to the concentration on the story twists.
Love the fire puppy.
Miranda Bridges has our heads spinning with this one!!!
Yikes! 😉 Atherbloods joining the good guys!!!
The twists and turns in this book will keep you on the edge of your seat. The interaction between Maxim and Ivy seems stiff or suffers due to the concentration on the story twists.
Love the fire puppy.
October 7, 2021
brilliant
It’s such a funny and positive story. Heroine has a sharp tongue but is believable. Maxim is an idiot, typical martyr but not cringeworthy. Story is fast, cool and funny. And I love Cobalt, what a brilliant idea.
Definitely the best book in the series and possibly one of the funniest fantasy books I have read.
It’s such a funny and positive story. Heroine has a sharp tongue but is believable. Maxim is an idiot, typical martyr but not cringeworthy. Story is fast, cool and funny. And I love Cobalt, what a brilliant idea.
Definitely the best book in the series and possibly one of the funniest fantasy books I have read.
October 18, 2021
Disappointed
This book just didn't work for me. It had potential, but it seemed like they rushed to finish it. The characters were all over the place and the development of their relationship lacking. They went from fighting to declaring their love for each other. I thought I missed an entire part of the storyline. I doubt I will continue with this series.
This book just didn't work for me. It had potential, but it seemed like they rushed to finish it. The characters were all over the place and the development of their relationship lacking. They went from fighting to declaring their love for each other. I thought I missed an entire part of the storyline. I doubt I will continue with this series.
December 19, 2021
One more book 😭
Terra:: Elemental Mates Book 6
By Miranda Bridges
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Ivy and Maxim's story:
Ivy was just what Maxim needed in a mate strong and able to take things as they come.
Maxim is chasing The Master, he reminds him of a wily Koraxian fox.
It doesn't seam like we are 6 books in.
Terra:: Elemental Mates Book 6
By Miranda Bridges
Kindle unlimited purchase
Ivy and Maxim's story:
Ivy was just what Maxim needed in a mate strong and able to take things as they come.
Maxim is chasing The Master, he reminds him of a wily Koraxian fox.
It doesn't seam like we are 6 books in.
October 6, 2021
Super!
This whole series is so interesting and full of mystery. This book was especially fun to read. I liked TBE dynamic between the two main characters, Ivy and Maxium. Ivy is a "sassy pants."
This whole series is so interesting and full of mystery. This book was especially fun to read. I liked TBE dynamic between the two main characters, Ivy and Maxium. Ivy is a "sassy pants."
October 9, 2021
great installment
I absolutely love this series. Love the characters, the action and plot. I have been eager to see the confrontation between these factions and hopefully I get my wish on the book!
I absolutely love this series. Love the characters, the action and plot. I have been eager to see the confrontation between these factions and hopefully I get my wish on the book!
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