(Alien Warrior BBW Science Fiction Single Mother Romance) (Brides of the Kindred)

Four and a half
I love it when this author returns to her Kindred series as they are outrageous, totally over the top and such fun. Add in the sexy times and there's a really good reason why so many readers enjoy the thought of escaping humdrum reality with a Kindred of their own ! This book whilst a little shorter than others in the series ( more a novella ) still adds a little something to the overall storyline but it's primarily about this couple finding each other.
Isobel is a divorcee who's started all over again with her son Brandon who has Aspergers. She's a devoted mum, very protective and the bond she shares with her son is lovely to read about. Isobel is going to catch up with an old friend on the Kindred mothership but is bowled over when her ride arrives. Not only is Hail the biggest Kindred Isobel has ever seen but he also happens to be the guy who has been haunting her dreams! Hey that spooky enough but when Brandon says he too has dreamt of Hail things start to take a very strange turn .
Ok now using a child with any form of autism as a plot device could go either way but it works beautifully here. Told with a sensitivity that makes Brandon an intrinsic part of the story it was heartwarming to read about his interactions with Hail who with his unemotional responses seemed robotic enabling Brandon to connect without the fear that could make human interaction so problematic .
It's Hails way of turning off his emotions that drives this story as although Kindred he is part Baloxian which means he has a rage inside him that turns into a true beast when released . Meeting Isobel puts Hail in a quandary as he wants to feel but also fears he might harm her but things don't quite go as Hail anticipates meaning the author gets to have fun with her characters and of course eventually give her readers the happy ending they hope for.
I received a copy that I've voluntarily read with no requirement for a review. These thoughts and comments are my own honest and I believe fair opinion

I love the interaction between Isobel and Hail, and between Hail and Isobel's son, Brandon, even more. And what a fantastic choice for his name. He's a Dark Kindred who thinks he could never have a relationship with a woman due to the way his people not only attacked earth but the way he was born and raised. He is able to turn off his feelings with the turn of a dial. She is a single mother who is hiding from her ex-husband and she has a wonderful special needs son who seems to be special in so many other ways. When they are thrown into a situation where they must make serious choices that will impact their futures, doors are opened that the two of them are afraid to step through. But even more importantly, information is gained the could save the two species from extinction.

It is the sweet, steamy story I've come to expect when preparing to read a Kindred book. Only this time, there was a twist. We've never had a single mother before, and I was thrilled with the way the hero related to the young child in a way that even his own father couldn't. I read it from cover to cover without putting it down. I can't wait to see how they are going to survive what's coming.

I have read all the Kindred bride series and have a few favorites, the beast Kindred being on of them. Hail was is different then the beast Kindred we know. Hail is mostly Kindred but he also has Bolaxian Berserker in him. The beast can be very dangerous.

Hail was a Dark Kindred. Though he was so hard on himself there was so much I loved about him. He truly had a good heart. When reading about him I had to wonder what it would be like to adjust the level on your emotions. I do like how he kept his emotions to a level were he had a little feeling. It had to be hard to be use to not feeling to be able to feel.

Isobel Yates past had so much pain in it. She had a young son who had Asperger’s Syndrome. I love how Isobel put her son first. She would give her life for him. She never thought she would find a man that would see how special her son truly was. I also loved the moment was read about Hail and Brandon’s interaction. So heartwarming.

I feel like I should say more about Brandon which was Isobel’s son. When reading this book you can not help but fall in love with this boy. You will see that he is truly special and a walking genius. I loved how he absorbed knowledge. I love how Isabel was blown a way by the interaction between Hail and Brandon. Brandon never knew what it was like to have a loving father and Hail did not know what it was like to have a family. Each will find something they need a long for. I do not believe every kid could of reach or understood Hail like Brandon. Hail needed Brandon as much as Brandon needed Hail.

There is something that happens that will crush Hail’s world. He will have a hard time dealing with it and Isobel is having a hard time reaching him. I have to wonder if Hail was in love with Isobel before he ever met her. I love reading about the growing love that Isobel was starting to have for Hail.

I truly loved the fact that this was about a single mother. I would like to see more upcoming books with single mothers and would like to see some on single Kindred fathers. The story was truly special and glad I got the chance to read the book.

Evangeline Anderson - Bonding With The Beast: A Kindred Tales Novella

A highly enjoyable original new story to add to the Kindred series introducing some new awesome characters to the Kindred family and appearances by some beloved series characters, (the heroine, Isabella is good friends with Kat).

I highly recommend reading the series in order as storylines, characters, mesmerizing new worlds and planets all build upon each other weaving together a world its easy to lose oneself in (and why would any fan of this author or scifi romance adventure want to miss out on any of these great books).This book as with the others is a fresh, original plot that also weaves itself into the overall Kindred world and events going on there.

This is a fast paced novella that had me hooked from the start. A single mom is a great addition, she has a special needs child who is also gifted in many areas. Izzy has escaped an abusive husband who is also unable to accept his son's diagnosis or needs. Her first priority is her child Brandon.

Hail is a dark Kindred who has been is now living on the Mother Ship, he has his own trials to overcome as he adapts to having to emotions which were once a crime on his planet. New to socializing as well he is open, honest and forthcoming which is at times comical and heartwarming. Still he is a Kindred with all the protective alpha charactistics they carry (and 10% beast he tries to keep hidden and controlled).

A riveting awesome story that will pull at your heartstrings as well as your imagination. There is also an intriguing introduction to the next Kindred book "Surrendered".

Bonding with the Beast is a uniquely phenomenal experience that will blow your mind and incinerate your heart. You will be left with the smoldering ashes of your resistance sizzling all around you. There is nothing more sensual or more enticing then a story that has a man who holds his beast at bay with a tentative hold while trying to not fall for a woman who makes his heart light up and his beast howl with desperate need. Beauty and the Beast will always be my favorite fairy tale no matter how old I get. Love is never wrong or devastating when the heart is completely invested and refuses to be denied.

This story delightfully couples my love for a well-written romance with my appreciation of the wonderful world of sci fi. It is such a blissful coupling that fully engages my mind while feeding my heart in a way that will leave its indelible mark. I highly recommend this and any other book written by this fantastic author. She is one not be missed!

The characters made my heart melt in delirium and took my mind on a wonderful high. I never experienced such an intellectually challenging and deeply touching story that reached such a high caliber of satisfaction. This story and its author could easily earn every romance award ever created in my opinion. This is truly the gold standard of romance!

McKenzie Cartwight was absolute and undeniable perfection in her incredible narration of this marvelous story! Her performance was wonderfully flawless and truly inspiring. I hated for this audiobook adventure to end. It portrayed a brilliance and depth that you don’t see often enough, and the talent was through the roof! This was an overwhelming beauty that I welcomed for only a short time into my life, but its impact will be felt for a very long time to come.

Narrator: McKenzie Cartwright gets 5 Stars for her performance in Bonding With the Beast. One of my biggest pet peeves is how the males voice is handled by a female narrator. McKenzie did a great job. Her voice allowed me to submerge into the story and I didn't even think about it when she switched between characters.

Story: I've only ever read book one in this series but it was enough to know what to expect when listening to the audio of Bonding With the Beast. When a series has so many books, it's nice to know you don't have to follow in order and just pick what sounds good at the time.

Hail is big and scary but deep down he is just a big teddy bear. He does have Bolaxian Beast genetics in him that turns him into a beast in battle and mating. He's feared that side of himself so much that he had an emotion damper attached to him so he can control the beast. He never thought he would be able to actually have a mate one day.

Isobel is a human single mom. She filed for divorce and fled from her ex husband with her little boy. When Hail enters their life, she is too afraid to allow him in due to her mistreatment from her ex. She's surprised when her son wants Hail in their life.

I enjoyed Hail and Isobel's story. This has me wanting to get back into this series and reading the rest of them. I highly recommend getting the audiobooks. McKenzie was fantastic.

Warning Spoilers ahead
Basically, if we trust the Creator/ Goddesses plans, things work out in the end. Out of the mouth of babes came the plan. With Grey Men from the future to move things along at a quicker pace (as a mechanism to condense this story), gave the main characters both an excuse to trust each other and themselves with their attraction to one another. I postulate this, the Greys, being from the future, knew when and where the couple would be at that exact moment in time because it was part of history where they came from and were surprised that the couple was not already mated. They themselves became part of their own history by their intervention. So maybe this couple will do or cause great things in future books to make them stand out as historical figures? Who knows? There is foreshadowing that the Insectoids are not finished yet. Da-da-dommm! Looking forward the the next BOTK.

Voluntary positive feedback of a Reviewer EPUB Copy, read with TTS for impaired readers. THANKS!

Hail has had only a number to identify himself until his people come in contact with earth. He is Kindred, but dark with a part beast to make him a terrifying soldier..not only in focus but in size.
Isabelle is a single mother of a special autistic son who has left an abusive husband and sought a new life. A friend has mates with a Kindred and lives on the Mother ship. Hail is sent to bring her for a visit to the ship..but all, Hail, Isabelle and her son have dreamed of each other What does this mean?
Sweetness that is unexpected...Erotic scenes, outer spence and the beginning of a new story all contained within Bonding with the Beast.
The narrator did a great job with voices and interesting secondary characters..flowing perfectly from one character to another.
Looking forward to more of this series and actually previous books, this is my first of this series.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Another outstanding adventure in the Kindred Bride series. Evangeline never disappoints with her stories. They're all full of passion, adventure and intrigue. The characters are truly outstanding, and storyline is original, but similar to the rest of the series. I love this novella as much, if not more than, the other books in the series. Definitely a must read! I cannot WAIT to see what's next...especially after getting an idea from this book.

Isobel is a single mother, which we've never seen in the series, to an amazing son. Her worse fear is her ex finding them and hurting him. When she's invited by Kat to help her host a baby shower for one of the other brides, she's stunned to see her son and the man she's been dreaming of sitting and talking when she comes out of her room. Apparently, her son has been dreaming of him as well.

And Hail, bless his heart, is battling with learning his emotions. On Z4, emotions were basically against the law and could cause serious repercussions. He's been dreaming of this female and boy child for weeks, but never expected to see them in person. There's an immediate connection between them, but his beast side scares him and he's not willing on chancing their safety.

After an incounter with another race doing research, they've bonded, but neither of them are aware of it...until Isobel's ex comes after her and her son.

I'm voluntarily reviewing an advanced reader copy of this book.

Two people the Goddess has decided to bring together but the way she did it was very funny. Little grey aliens from area 51 style.
Isobel is a divorcee whose ex-husband treated her badly but what was worse treated their special needs son as if he had nothing wrong. I have worked with children like Brandon and they need individual attention and their modified behaviour has to be taken into account.
Isobel has started her and Brandon’s life all over again, far from her crazed ex. She comes across as a very devoted, protective and sensible mother, the bond she shares with Brandon is showcased very strongly.
Isobel is old friends with Kat and plans to visit her on the Kindred mothership, she is instantly attracted and shocked when Hail arrives to shuttle her to the ship as she has been dreaming about him.
Hail is not a pure kindred, he has 10% Bolaxian Beast inside him. He fears emotion as it has been used as a means of control. Meeting the woman who he has been dreaming about is a scary shock. I loved the way he bonded with Brandon straight away without Isobel even being near.
When Brandon says he too has dreamt of Hail becoming his dad it freaked out both Hail and Isobel. All kudos to Ms Anderson for how well she incorporates Brandon and his special needs into this story so seamlessly that it feels just right.
This is my honest review of this book.

This series just keeps getting better! Hail is a dark Kindred. They were intent on destroying Earth so they're not really trusted yet. Hail's people frowned upon feelings so he's not used to feelings and emotions. He does a favor for a kindred by picking up a woman from Earth and they realize they've seen each other in their dreams. However, Isobel is a single mother with a son on the Autistic scale. He's incredibly bright and talented but also struggles with emotions so Hail bonds with immediate.

This story was perfect! A new life for a single mom, a man trying to find a place to fit in, and a perfect little boy to be the glue!

I can't wait for the next book, I'm totally addicted!

Voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book

Hail is a dark kindred who's emotions have always been outlawed and Isobel is a single mother of a child with Aspergers. When Isobel takes a trip to see her friend and she meets Hail who has been haunting her dreams sparks collide but she is is fiercely protective of her heart and she has an unyielding protectiveness over her child. Hail has his own completions to overcome with dealing with his DNA complications with releasing his emotions. This was a novella but it read more like a full novel as is was extremely riveting. I loved how the author portrayed the mother of a child with special needs. This story could not have been better written. Five stars all the way!!!! Cannot wait for more on her Kindred series!

Hail is a Dark Kindred outfitted with adjustable dampers so he can fight with Berserker rage.

Isobel is a single mom of a special needs son who is visiting her friend Kat on the mother ship. With Hail acting as pilot, they are both kidnapped and subjected to some "research".

These two must work together to survive and return to their lives. Hail believes he has failed Isobel, but a connection is formed between unlikely partners. We are treated to the building of a unique relationship.

Intrigue, danger, emotions and attractions all coalesce to crest a riveting story!!

*** I am voluntarily leaving my honest review of this book ***

Short and sizzling, I love this series. Isobel is a divorcee who has escaped an abusive relationship and fled across the country with their son. Hail is a dark kindred sent to pick her up to visit her friend on the mother ship. There is an instant connection when meeting as they have been dreaming about each other.
I love how this story unfolded, two totally opposite people coming together. As well as the sensitivity of touching on a boy with Autism.
So beautiful, I highly recommend it.

'Bonding With the Beast' by Evangeline Anderson is the story of Isobel and Hail.
Isobel is a single mother who left an abusive husband and feels she has not time or want for romance. But she has been dreaming of a man who makes her feel the want of him.
Hail is a Dark Alien who thinks that he can't have a relationship because of his dark temper that he has to have a gauge to control it. But when he meets Isobel he feels a connection to her and she to him. Can these two be able to work through their issues?
This is a Dark Hot Alien Romance with about 161 pages.
"My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read."

Quick, pleasant read. The main story didn't have the twists that I am used to in her longer works but it didn't take away from the enjoyment. It's a great novela for you single moms out there and anyone really. That being said I thoroughly enjoyed the segway into the upcoming book. I am really interested in reading Surrendered. I love that this author has been branching out and doing more and more wild things with her books!

Another great story for the Kindred series. This one centers around a dark Kindred. He was grown in a vat and made of a mix of Kindred DNA and beast DNA. He was never allowed to have feelings but rage. Now he must learn what it is to have feelings. And one beautiful human woman may bring more than he wants. I love the way the main female protects her child and how she never sees his autism as a handicap. And the way the boy and Kindred interact is very touching.

I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of the book.

This is a great book! I absolutely loved this story! This book had it all (action, romance) from the very start. The narration was superb and gave that extra flair to the story. It will keep you entertained. This was my first book by this author but definitely will not be my last. I will be reading the other books in this series. I was given a free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

love everything Kindred I can't seem to get enough of this series. This short but fast paced story was enjoyable and entertaining. I love how this story unfolded and how to opposite attract and through everything they both got the HEA they deserve. Can't wait for the next book in the series to come out. I voluntarily read and review this ARC I haven't been compensated in any way.

Evangeline Anderson's Kindred series is always such an entertainment and Bonding with the Beast was no exception. I honestly wasn't sure what to expect from a Kindred novella since I usually devour the normal books (which are huge!). Evangeline's ability to craft a story never fails to live up to the standards that I’ve grown to expect with the Kindred.

I really loved that characters from previous stories showed up and that Isobel had an honest struggle between her loyalty to her special needs son and her Kindred. I think any mother can recognize that struggle and it really resonates. I would definitely recommend reading this book.

Another amazing addition to the Kindred series! I have to admit that I am really digging the Dark Kindred. I love watching them transform from emotionless machines to protective and devoted mates. Another thing that I loved was that the heroine had a special needs child and seeing Hail interacting with Brandon just melted my heart. Action packed, off the charts sexiness and heart warming, Bonding With the Beast has quickly become my favorite out of the series so far!

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this story and I loved it. It was really a love story between three characters; the obvious romance between Hail and Isobel and the story of family love that is between the adults and Isobel's son Brandon. I especially loved that brandon was described as a child on "the spectrum" and I thought his character and behaviour perfectly described someone who is on the spectrum. I liked the shorter length and I would love to read more of her shorter stories.

Thoroughly enjoyed this novella. Hail is one of the Dark Kindred and is learning how to experience emotion as it was outlawed on his home world. He isn't sure of the whole family situation either since his race was born out of pods. But yet he finds himself dream sharing with a woman and her son. That's right! This story includes a single mother. Isobel has had her own scary past with an abusive ex that doesn't understand their autistic son. Her son takes to Hail quickly and sees their future together, but Isobel is skeptical. Isobel and Hail must come to terms with their own demons to find peace with each other. Throw in a little alien abduction for good measure and you have an exciting little novella. Enjoy and can't wait for the next book in the series. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

Strong and heartwarming, passionate and loving. This novella lets you experience it all!
Isobel and Hail's story is its own mini tornado of emotions that lets them get to know each other quickly.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book.