Intergalactic Brides Vol. 2 (Print)
An Intergalactic Alien Encounters Romance
Author: Jessica Coulter Smith
Cover Art: Karen Fox
BIN: 008875-02870
Genres: Futuristic, Print, Romance, Sci-Fi
Themes: Age Gap (Older Man), Alien Encounters, Alternative Universe, MC Romance, Single Parent/Pregnancy
Series: Intergalactic Brides Print (#2)
Multiverse: Intergalactic (#2)
Book Length: Print
Page Count: 330
Three aliens intent on finding their mates. Three human women willing to risk everything for a chance at happiness…
Charlotte and the Alien Ambassador: When her father demands she take her sister’s place in a bride exchange on another world, Charlotte decides to embrace her future. She knows it’s her last chance to find happiness, and she’ll do anything to grab it with both hands. The ethereal woman who steps off the shuttle holds Borgoz spellbound. She’s everything he’s ever wanted, and the one thing he can never have.
Hazel and the Alien Biker: Kicked off his home world after losing his mate, Reyvor has made a place for himself on Earth, spending his nights cruising the streets on his Harley. But a commotion outside his motel room just may turn out to be his saving grace. Hazel is hesitant to trust anyone again, but Reyvor is determined to make her his. What’s an alien to do when all he wants is a loving family to call his own? He’ll break down her defenses one by one, until she melts against him and begs for his kiss. Can he claim the feisty Hazel and her three little girls without completely losing his heart?
Jacie and the Alien Bodyguard: Stupid. Careless. Jacie has called herself ten times a fool. Now she’s pregnant and alone. When a tall, sexy hunk of alien male meets her at the shuttle station on his world, Jacie feels the stirrings of desire -- even though that’s what got her into this mess in the first place. But there’s something about Barimere that’s different, and she doesn’t mean the scars on his face.
An alien warrior intent on fighting his attraction. A human female determined to bring him to his knees. What could possibly go wrong?
"Life wasn't kind to Charlotte until she meets Borgoz. I was happy that Borgoz saw how special she was right away... readers will enjoy this look into anther Terran love story and hope for more."
"I have been enjoying this series of light, fun romances, and I liked this one as well. Love will find a way."
"I dearly loved this book. Jessica Coulter Smith has written a very sweet, sensual, and heart warming read. I adored Charlotte and how her character was written with so much strength despite being deaf. The chemistry between Charlotte and Borgoz are off the charts. It was such a sweet read."
"I especially enjoyed the part the daughters played in this book. I like the romance of this series, & the simple love stories that could exist in any world or time period. Smith's scenarios are all different & we often find couple from previous stories appearing briefly in each new book. Get the series, as I think you will find the books relaxing, sexy, but above all romantic."
"All that was missing from this was John Travolta and Olivia Newton John singing the soundtrack. What started as a good deed grows into something much more. Hazel and Reyvor are equally matched emotionally and that is what makes their story even more endearing. This was a sweet, romantic, and sensual story."
"This was a very sexy fantasy romance. The story was well developed and had an easy pace even though it spans a relatively short time. I liked the writing style. I loved the characters and was intrigued by the world. I will probably read more books in this series. So I do recommend this one to Sci-Fi and Fantasy readers."
"I love Smith's alien novels. I've been reading Smith's work for years and her Intergalactic Brides / Affairs / Loyalties are a couple of my favorites of hers. This book goes right up there as one of the best in the series... this is a great story that really brings home the feeling of several different emotions (anger, love, and sadness just to name a few) and is probably one of the sweetest romances in the Intergalactic Brides series."
"There is real depth and humor to [Jacie]... Barimere used to be a warrior. I liked that Jacie helps him to learn sometimes being imperfect is the best way to be. Over all this is a great steamy romance with a lot of depth to it."
"I have been enjoying Smith's series about Teran aliens. The men are kind, loving, protective & in need of earth brides due to a shortage of women on their planet. I like the romance of this series, & the simple love stories that could exist in any world or time period. Get the series, as I think you will find the books relaxing, sexy, but above all romantic."
"I enjoyed this story. It was short but sweet, and grabbed my attention from the first page until the last one... [with an] incredibly engaging main couple. The creative world building is intriguing and easily pulled me into this story. This book was fast paced, generously detailed and very interesting."
"Jacie and Barimere's story reminds us that beauty isn't always what's on the outside and perfection has many facets that isn't always what society thinks. This story forces the reader to see deeper and get to the heart of the dynamics of both Jacie and Barimere. Very good read and I recommend it."
"Reading this story is a good example of why things happen for a reason. We don't always understand why walking through the fire makes things better in the end. Jessica Coulter Smith gives readers a story that will leave them hot, hopeful, and hungry for more."
"The creative world building is intriguing and easily pulled me into this story. This book was fast paced, generously detailed and very interesting... with a few sexy love scenes to heat things up. I'm sure to be reading more books from this author."
Intergalactic Brides Vol. 2
Jessica Coulter Smith
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Copyright ©2019 Jessica Coulter Smith
Excerpt from Charlotte and the Alien Ambassador
"Are you Charlotte Mayweather?" the male asked.
She nodded. "Why can I understand you and not anyone else?"
"I, along with quite a few other males on this planet, have learned your Earth English. However, to make sure you can understand everyone around you, I'm going to implant you with a translator. I'll also implant you with a sensor that will allow you to make purchases on our world. When you select a mate, he will pay for whatever you buy between now and then. Once your mating is approved, you'll be added to his accounts everywhere in Terran Prime."
"Thank you for explaining how everything works. I've been a little lost."
He frowned. "May I ask a personal question?"
She nodded.
"Your voice is different from anyone else I've encountered from Earth. Are you from a special region?"
"I'm deaf." She pointed to her hearing aids. "These allow me to hear a little, but it's like listening to someone talk under water. I don't always catch everything. And, while it allows me to hear a little, I can't always tell how loud I'm speaking."
"Understood. Perhaps, after you've found a mate, they will permit me to run some tests and see if we can restore your hearing."
"I was born deaf. My mother had preeclampsia when she was pregnant with me, and I was born early. Some of the bones inside my ear didn't form correctly. A doctor tried to explain it to me once, but I didn't understand the terms he used."
The doctor nodded. "Well, we'll take care of those implants today and if you decide you wish me to run tests later, then that's what we'll do."
She meekly followed the doctor into a back room and stretched out on the table at his direction. He explained the procedure to her before giving her some gas to put her to sleep. When next she woke, her wrist and the back of her ear hurt a little, but otherwise she couldn't tell she'd had anything done.
Charlotte found the other male pacing in the lobby.
"Can you understand me now?" he asked.
She nodded.
"I have a translator, so I understood everything you told the doctor. You're not Charity Mayweather, are you?"
"Charity is my younger sister."
The Terran's face flushed with anger. "Your father lied to me. He said he was sending Charity here to find a husband, not her deaf older sister."
She felt shame burn through her as she realized she was about to be cast aside again. Charlotte knew she should be accustomed to it by now but it still hurt, knowing she wasn't good enough for yet one more man.
"If you send me back to Earth, I'll be homeless," she said. "My father said if I didn't come here and find a husband, I would be thrown out of the house and all my accounts would be closed."
The Terran muttered something, raked a hand through his waist-length hair, and then faced her with his hands on his hips. "I'm Chief Councilor Borgoz and you'll be staying in my home. You may not be the sister I was expecting, but I'm not about to leave you stranded here. Especially with your condition."
"I'm deaf, not stupid."
The harshness of his face relaxed into an apologetic look. "I didn't mean to imply that you were stupid, but there are many dangers on a new world for anyone, much less someone who can't hear. I didn't mean to make you feel unwanted or as if you were a burden."
"It wouldn't be the first time in my life I've felt that way."
His gaze narrowed. "Your father made you feel unwanted?"
"And my sister. Be thankful she didn't come in my place. She's a spoiled, selfish brat who always has to get her way or she screams and throws things." It felt good to be honest about her sister without fear of being punished. Everyone always treated Charity as if she was a princess, and Charlotte was tired of it.
"Right. Well, let's get you settled. I'm sure you'll want more things than what you brought with you. Once you've had a chance to put your belongings away, I'll take you shopping for anything you had to leave behind."
"I don't need much. As long as you have something to wash with, I'll be fine. I have enough clothes to last a week before I'll have to do laundry."
"An Earth week is seven days, correct?"
She nodded.
"A Terran week is eleven days. You'll need more clothes. Things are different here on Terran. We don't have machines in our homes to launder our clothes, and the shop in town that handles it is usually busy. You'll want as many outfits as possible."
He crooked his elbow and she curled her hand around it, watching as he hefted her bag as easily if it contained no more than feathers.
Charlotte tried to take in the scenery as they walked through Terran Prime. Borgoz explained that, while he had a vehicle to maneuver through the city, he thought she might like the walk to stretch her legs after such a long shuttle ride.
When they reached his home, her jaw dropped as she stared at the massive structure. She'd lived in a mansion all her life, but Borgoz's home surpassed that of her father's by a fourth floor and probably another twenty feet in width. She tried not to stumble over her feet as he led her up the stairs and into his home. Charlotte looked everywhere, not wanting to miss a thing.
Borgoz handed her bag to another male, and they followed him up the stairs to her room. It was twice the size of her bedroom at home with doors that opened onto a balcony overlooking a garden. It was gorgeous, and for the first time in her life she felt lucky. She was glad her father had sent her here, and had hope that her future would be bright and wonderful.
She turned from the fantastic view to find Borgoz studying her. Charlotte couldn't guess his age. There were no wrinkles on his face, but the silver in his hair told her he was probably forty at the least. But then, she didn't know how Terrans aged. For all she knew, he was pushing seventy like the vile old man her father had tried to force her to marry.
Borgoz was a handsome man. His purple eyes were dark like a pansy and quite beautiful. Those eyes were taking her in, and she wondered if he found her lacking like everyone else in her life. If she'd known she was coming to a palace, she may have dressed a little nicer for her trip. She tugged on the hem of her tank and wondered if she should change clothes before going shopping with him. He was being kind enough to give her a place to stay, the least she could do was not embarrass him in front of his people.
"I'll come back in thirty of your Earth minutes to see if you've finished unpacking. If you're hungry, we can stop for a bite to eat while we're out and then go shopping. Don't hesitate to ask for anything you need. If you can't find me, Helio will help you," he said, indicating the other male.
"Thank you."
Borgoz gave her a regal nod and then he exited with his servant.
Left alone, she quickly unpacked and changed into a pretty sundress so she would be appropriately attired for an outing with someone so important, then she spent the rest of her time admiring the view. Charlotte hoped she'd get a chance to walk through that garden and admire the petals of the vibrant flowers close up. This world was amazing and full of new and wonderful things. She couldn't wait to explore as much of it as she was allowed.
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