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Aliens on Earth: A Limited Edition Science Fiction Romance Collection by Mandy Melanson

tarajohnson's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 

Aliens on Earth is a collection of short stories written by numerous authors. Each sci-fi adventure tells a different story and has different characters, some are human, and some are alien.  The underlying theme is navigating love with someone from not only a different background but also from a different planet. With 36 different stories to choose from this collection has something for all lovers of sci-fi romance stories. 

There were so many good stories that it would be hard to review all of them but there are two that stuck out and really grabbed my attention. The first one was The Alien and The Crime Boss by author Naomi Valkyrie.  I have read many of this author’s work and love her writing style. This short story of a MM alien romance did not disappoint. 

Leilphun has been exiled and now finds himself on the run to a strange new world where he hopes that he will be safe.  He hopes to find a safe haven on Earth but gets “rescued” by someone that he may not be able to trust. Instead, he has been captured by a mafia crime boss whose family is battling another mafia family in a war to take over.  

Kasper wants to take over but is choosing to bide his time and watch the war rage on between the families. Danger abounds when Kasper tries to merge the two families together. When he saves Leilphun he does not expect him to change his life or become attached to him. Leilphun is set on protecting and defending Kasper. The two are fated mates who now have found a reason to live and want more from life.   

The second story that really drew me in was called Alice’s Illusions by Maya Black. This new author is one whose writing I immediately felt drawn to and I will be keeping an eye out for more of her stories. 

Alice is a teenage girl who has recently lost her older sister. She is still grieving and unsure how to cope with the loss. Nobody in her home really talks about her sister and Alice feels that they do not care enough to honor her sister’s memory. Her parents bicker when the topic of her sister comes up and her younger brother still has nightmares every night. Alice feels alone and as though she has nobody to talk to about her sister’s death. Until the new boy, Hal, starts school and Alice learns that he lost his younger brother. Alice feels as though she has a kindred spirit in Hal and the two form an instant connection. 

Hal helps Alice “speak” with her deceased sister a number of times through a Ouija board where she begins to learn the truth surrounding her sister’s death. Alice is horrified at what she discovers and starts to spiral out of control, lashing out at her parents, and spending even more time with Hal. As the two begin to spend more time together Alice senses that there is something not quite right about Hal. His moods swing drastically, and Alice begins to become frightened of him. She tries to push him away but feels a connection with him that is undeniable and cannot stay away from him. As the two bond, Alice’s behavior begins to worry her parents and they want her to seek help. Then Hal disappears and as the search for him begins the question rises as to who this elusive stranger is and where did he come from?    

Each story may be different, but all are beautifully written, the storylines are interesting, and the characters are well developed. The authors did an amazing job in their writing, and I thoroughly enjoyed this collection. I read works from some authors whose writing I had previously read and was introduced to some new authors whose work I will be looking for in the future.  These stories contained action, suspense, drama, danger, intrigue, and of course romance. A great compilation of short stories that does not disappoint.    

nchrisman1's review

5.0

What an amazing mix! First of all there are around 30 stories in this collection so if you don’t like one story there are lots of others to choose. Some aliens are in exile and settle on earth, others are taking humans on. There are fated mates, star-crossed lovers, royalty, mafia, literally anything you could think! The Alien and The Crime Boss by Naomi Valkyrie is a MM romance involving an exiled alien who is captured by a mafia crime boss who has just set the two biggest families against each other in an attempt to take over. In finding each other they find a bigger reason to live, not just to survive but thrive! Sasha’s Bounties is a MFM story where the FMC is abducting to become a pet and the two MMC save her. She doesn’t realize at first that there are two that saved her so there is some hilarity in the back and forth until it’s revealed. Reading their story was awesome! Like I said before, there’s a little something for everyone so if you don’t like one genre, just skip to the next story! Happy reading!!! 

bwagner's review

fast-paced

4.0

 his is a great collection of short stories by a lot of great authors.  Each story is unique and full of entertainment.  There is something for everyone and also great new authors.  Stories that are engaging with characters that will pull you into their world and keep you wanting more.  One of my favorites is by Naomi Valkyrie.  This is an author that I have enjoyed reading and have read all of her books.  She never fails to take me on an adventure and this one is no different.  You don't want to miss this anthology for sure.  I know you will find something that will make your day.  I highly recommend this book. 

jennadb's review

4.0

Aliens on Earth is a part of a limited-edition 12 book romance collection by many wonderful new and USA Today bestselling authors. This collection is full of Sci Fi romantic tales of star-crossed lovers and fated mates that will tantalise and delight you. Travel earth, the universe and beyond and fall in love with kings, princes and warriors who will have you believing in love. Journey along as you are thrown into heart-pounding adventures as they help their alien mates.

Filled with action, excitement, adventure and, of course, romance, these books will take readers on an out-of-this-world journey. With compelling drama and edge-of-your-seat suspense, you won't want to put these riveting romances down.

There are many, many great stories but I am only going to review a couple. 
Naomi Valkyries The Alien & The Crime Boss is a MM alien mafia romance tale. – Leilphun is alone and on the run and walking into a brand-new world was safer than staying. Although Earth welcome wagon is not what he expected. Will his rescuer be his ruin or his salvation? 

Kasper wants to take over and watching the war means he is on track he just must wait it out. What he didn’t count on was the man he found in the ravine. What he didn’t know was his actions had changed his life.
Well worth the read.


Tori Kelletts The Chosen – I have fallen in love with the characters in this book. Mia Knew what her life was meant to be but she had no hope against some of the women chosen. One foiled assassination attempt and her life has forever changed.

I enjoyed Tori’s book and am now off to read more of her work. I certainly hope there is more of these wonderful characters in future books.