An Intriguing Read!

This is the first book in intriguing paranormal/alien romance. I was recommended this book by Audible due to my browsing history. I decided to give it a try.

This audiobook is narrated by Anne Johnstonbrown. Although she read this book clearly and succinctly, I found her interpretation of Olivia a little grating. I am not overly fond of whiny female protagonists. Unfortunately, this is how Anne Johnstonbrown's interpretation of Olivia's character comes across as.

Olivia Waterhouse is ordinary human who finds herself conscripted into a contract with one of the Kindred, an alien species that has made a deal with the governments of Earth in return for protection from a rival alien race, the Scourge. I liked her feisty and determined resistance as she struggles with her attraction for Baird.

Baird is a Beast Kindred and is determined to claim Olivia as his bride. I really like this man, he is a warrior with a warm heart. His patience with Olivia's resistance is stretched a little thin at times, but he is gentle with her as he tries to break down her walls.

This story is told through the eyes of Liv and Baird, although Liv's twin sister, Sofia, and Baird's half brother, Sylvan also have their say. Right from the start, the story intrigued me. Aliens who require human females to help keep their population up sounds like fun, right? I liked the premise. However, the execution left a little to be desired at times. I kept thinking that Olivia could have done things a little differently. Nevertheless, I found the story entertaining. This book is full of funny incidents and misunderstandings that had me either grinning or giggling. The massage mat called a "Touch Me" was in one scene that had me giggling. However, the sexual tension between these two is steaming! The contract that Liv inadvertently entered into with Baird has several rules that have to be followed in weekly increments until the month is up, culminating in a mating. I found myself feeling sorry for Baird, as he truly cares for Liv, though she fights for her freedom at every step. I suppose I would fight too, if I was forced into a marriage/mating contract with an almost stranger (they have been dream sharing). As they become closer, things start heating up and the seduction gets hotter and hotter. The language the author used makes this book more erotica than erotic, as Baird is always mentioning or thinking what he would like to do with Liv in the bedroom, and Liv is no better with her thoughts. In a way, this turned me off rather than on. I like erotic romance but, this became a little too much even for me. I reached the end of the story with mixed feelings. I am not sure if I will continue this series in audiobook, even though the ending had me intrigued about Sofia's and Sylvan's story, Hunted. I may read it instead of listening to it.

Evangeline Anderson has written an intriguing alien romance. I love her fast paced writing style and the flow was wonderful. Her characters are lifelike and likable. I would consider reading more of her books in the future.

Due to the explicit sexual language and scenes, I do not recommend this book to younger readers. I do, however, recommend this book if you love New Adult, Erotic Paranormal or Contemporary Romance and Erotica genres. - Lynn Worton

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Amazing!!

If you could sum up Claimed in three words, what would they be?

Hot romantic aliens

What did you like best about this story?

The whole story! There wasn't a bad part

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Such a good book! I couldn't put it down I ended up finishing the book in less than 2 days! Can't wait to listen to the next one.

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So much fun.

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This book was so much fun to listen to. It was mad and weird and great. It was also hot and sexy. I can wait to listen to the next one. The only little niggle I had was the narrator has a voice that kept conjuring images of Liza Minnelli. That made it a little crazier for me. The book left me in great form and giggling to myself long after it had finished.

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claimed

I WAS NOT SURE ABOUT THE STORY AT THE BEGINNING BUT THE STORY GOT BETTER

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little too dramatic

the story was quite simple. simpler than alien mating index ones. narration was too dramatic, on moments comical.

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The first in this fabulous series

If you could sum up Claimed in three words, what would they be?

Unique, sexy, fun!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Claimed?

I loved the moving bed! So funny but the bathing scenes? O my!

Which scene did you most enjoy?

That's hard but I think when they first met and Baird knew this woman was his!

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Often copied but never equalled

Any additional comments?

The first of a fabulous series and such a treat to be able it to listen it

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narrator

If you could sum up Claimed in three words, what would they be?

A relaxing read

What didn’t you like about Anne Johnstonbrown’s performance?

Her voice is the WORST I have listened to. As someone said wooden if I could I would have given minus stars.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

Glad to see narrator has changed,don't know if I will be able to listen to next book maybe have to miss that one out,shame.

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got totally engrossed

Would you listen to Claimed again? Why?

again and again and again so much to get into I started and ended up not sleeping was so engrossed

Who was your favorite character and why?

Baird was cant believe how patient he was was nice to see a brut of a man be brought to his knees my love xx

What does Anne Johnstonbrown bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

it lets you sit back and enjoy the book you don't have to try and interoperate the atmosphere so much yourself she does it for you

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes I admit to crying when Baird traded his life for Olivia was very touching it was a torrent of emotion to be honest was great

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fantastic book need the the next one as listened to hunted straight after

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Poor performance

I read this series some time ago and enjoyed it so was happy to buy the audiobook. However I just couldn't get to grips with this version and think it is because the heroine has such a whiney voice. In the book she is quite feisty and so this high pitched whine took away my interpretation of the story and left me disappointed. I won't buy more if the same narrator is used.

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Love the Kindred books!

Absolutely love Evangeline Anderson's Kindred bride books. However I am forced to read the first ones on paper. because Mackenzie Cartwright's voice is the biggest turn off ever. Her voice as a kindred warrior makes me

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