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whitneykelley's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastic Alien Mail Order Bride Romance
I’ve gotten really picky with my sci-fi romance of late, and this one really hit the spot. There’s great chemistry between the characters. Instant attraction with a realistic buildup, culminating in a medium burn that felt just right. Interesting worldbuilding, characters, plot, and enough mysteries to keep me wondering how she’d resolve it. Some steam
Kal - British with Indian(?) heritage, accountant, really modest and humble, understanding, down to Earth person
Merit - Workaholic Single Dad suddenly responsible for his orphaned niece and nephew. Lion-like alien but very close to human. He’s very alpha with everyone around him but you mostly see him acting like a total sweetheart towards Kal, who he has super fast attraction to. Spoilers: there’s some berserker rage there too, hence his warrior profession
I’ve gotten really picky with my sci-fi romance of late, and this one really hit the spot. There’s great chemistry between the characters. Instant attraction with a realistic buildup, culminating in a medium burn that felt just right. Interesting worldbuilding, characters, plot, and enough mysteries to keep me wondering how she’d resolve it. Some steam
Kal - British with Indian(?) heritage, accountant, really modest and humble, understanding, down to Earth person
Merit - Workaholic Single Dad suddenly responsible for his orphaned niece and nephew. Lion-like alien but very close to human. He’s very alpha with everyone around him but you mostly see him acting like a total sweetheart towards Kal, who he has super fast attraction to. Spoilers: there’s some berserker rage there too, hence his warrior profession
torahchanning's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this story. I loved the character building. The possessiveness of Merit & the determination of Kalini. A sweet alien romance with definite sparks and primal dominance.
angelatte's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
poppymonster's review against another edition
4.0
Single dad with trauma marries for a nanny
I have mixed feelings about the premise of this book, which is that Kal decided to use a matchmaking service to find a husband and Merit decided to use it to find a nanny. His grovel was less than impressive. However, I thought they both worked through their issues well together. There were some definite editorial grammar issues in the kindle edition, which was disappointing.
Spice: 3/5
Triggers: violence
I have mixed feelings about the premise of this book, which is that Kal decided to use a matchmaking service to find a husband and Merit decided to use it to find a nanny. His grovel was less than impressive. However, I thought they both worked through their issues well together. There were some definite editorial grammar issues in the kindle edition, which was disappointing.
Spice: 3/5
Triggers: violence
jailynnw_jamie's review against another edition
1.0
Wow Kal might be the most annoying and rude “nice” female I’ve read in a long while. This book had potential, but fell into the trap of making the female character honestly unlikable. She’s got no backbone in some parts and is down right unpleasant in others. The worse part is she knows she’s impolite. She constantly thinks about her abrasive behavior but doesn’t do anything to change it. Also I found her to be so superficial in her interactions with others. She wins over Merit’s niece and nephew with chocolate… it just felt forced. There was no push back at all or even bonding. It was just sugar them up!
Now without Kal, Merit is almost likable, but as soon as she’s in the picture- he turns into a ridiculously possessive male. In one scene he is annoyed by all the other males giving her attention, then talks about one not fawning over her and how that’s not right either. Dude you can’t have it both ways! When the male admits he’s surprised Merit ended up with Kal (and frankly so am I because Lord she’s horrible) Merit asks him why he is shocked. The answer is “she seems fancy and not really your type”. This leads ridiculous male to NEARLY STRANGLE THE OTHER MALE! It’s such an over reaction that I nearly lost my eyes as they rolled.
Kal, at this point, finds this over aggressive attitude “really hot”. Which she tells Merit. That’s when I knew this girl was not gonna to be worth the price of the book. I really did have high hopes and I think the writer has a great voice- but these characters… no. I’m going to try the next book in the series because I bought it as an anthology (books 1-3) so maybe this one was just a dud because of Kal and Merit not really working. The funny thing is- I liked the other characters, just not the main ones…
Now without Kal, Merit is almost likable, but as soon as she’s in the picture- he turns into a ridiculously possessive male. In one scene he is annoyed by all the other males giving her attention, then talks about one not fawning over her and how that’s not right either. Dude you can’t have it both ways! When the male admits he’s surprised Merit ended up with Kal (and frankly so am I because Lord she’s horrible) Merit asks him why he is shocked. The answer is “she seems fancy and not really your type”. This leads ridiculous male to NEARLY STRANGLE THE OTHER MALE! It’s such an over reaction that I nearly lost my eyes as they rolled.
Kal, at this point, finds this over aggressive attitude “really hot”. Which she tells Merit. That’s when I knew this girl was not gonna to be worth the price of the book. I really did have high hopes and I think the writer has a great voice- but these characters… no. I’m going to try the next book in the series because I bought it as an anthology (books 1-3) so maybe this one was just a dud because of Kal and Merit not really working. The funny thing is- I liked the other characters, just not the main ones…
jailynnw_jamie's review
1.0
Wow Kal might be the most annoying and rude “nice” female I’ve read in a long while. This book had potential, but fell into the trap of making the female character honestly unlikable. She’s got no backbone in some parts and is down right unpleasant in others. The worse part is she knows she’s impolite. She constantly thinks about her abrasive behavior but doesn’t do anything to change it. Also I found her to be so superficial in her interactions with others. She wins over Merit’s niece and nephew with chocolate… it just felt forced. There was no push back at all or even bonding. It was just sugar them up!
Now without Kal, Merit is almost likable, but as soon as she’s in the picture- he turns into a ridiculously possessive male. In one scene he is annoyed by all the other males giving her attention, then talks about one not fawning over her and how that’s not right either. Dude you can’t have it both ways! When the male admits he’s surprised Merit ended up with Kal (and frankly so am I because Lord she’s horrible) Merit asks him why he is shocked. The answer is “she seems fancy and not really your type”. This leads ridiculous male to NEARLY STRANGLE THE OTHER MALE! It’s such an over reaction that I nearly lost my eyes as they rolled.
Kal, at this point, finds this over aggressive attitude “really hot”. Which she tells Merit. That’s when I knew this girl was not gonna to be worth the price of the book. I really did have high hopes and I think the writer has a great voice- but these characters… no. I’m going to try the next book in the series because I bought it as an anthology (books 1-3) so maybe this one was just a dud because of Kal and Merit not really working. The funny thing is- I liked the other characters, just not the main ones…
Now without Kal, Merit is almost likable, but as soon as she’s in the picture- he turns into a ridiculously possessive male. In one scene he is annoyed by all the other males giving her attention, then talks about one not fawning over her and how that’s not right either. Dude you can’t have it both ways! When the male admits he’s surprised Merit ended up with Kal (and frankly so am I because Lord she’s horrible) Merit asks him why he is shocked. The answer is “she seems fancy and not really your type”. This leads ridiculous male to NEARLY STRANGLE THE OTHER MALE! It’s such an over reaction that I nearly lost my eyes as they rolled.
Kal, at this point, finds this over aggressive attitude “really hot”. Which she tells Merit. That’s when I knew this girl was not gonna to be worth the price of the book. I really did have high hopes and I think the writer has a great voice- but these characters… no. I’m going to try the next book in the series because I bought it as an anthology (books 1-3) so maybe this one was just a dud because of Kal and Merit not really working. The funny thing is- I liked the other characters, just not the main ones…
angels_gp17's review
4.0
Have Tail, Will Travel is book 37 in the Celestial Mates/Romancing the Galaxy series by Nancey Cummings. This story can be read as a stand-alone.
This is my first time reading a book in this series and this author. From what I understand this is like a mail order bride storyline. Both parties sign up with the Celestial Dating service and then matched to a mate. Once the paperwork is signed on the women's side, they are essentially married, even though they don’t know anything about each other, but what’s on the paperwork.
I liked how this story went. We are treated to both Kalini and Merit’s POV and transported from Earth to the planet Corra.
We start with the horrible date that Kalini had and that leads her to sign up with the Celestial Mates. They hook her up with Merit and while their's interest on both sides this is a slow burn romance.
Merit is the head soldier in the corner of the world he lives and he leads hunts and more to keep the citizens safe. After a horrible accident takes the life of his brother, he becomes the guardian of his niece and nephew, which he learns is not an easy task; especially to take on alone. I like Merit. He’s a strong male and determined to keep his family safe and whole.
Kalini has been burned before, so she wants to take things slow. On top of that she leaves her life on Earth to live with an unknown man on a far-out dangerous planet where she’s the only human. I liked Kal. She's strong and easily adapted to this new life even with the harsh words and judgment from Merits sister.
I really liked that this storyline isn’t insta-love. They acutely have to talk and figure things out. Their where misunderstandings, things held back, but in the end they worked it out. I enjoyed their relationship and how it develops. The other thing I really enjoyed in this story where the kids. They are adorable and how Merit interacts with them is so sweet.
Have Tail, Will Travel was a wonderfully sweet and fun alien romance.
Rated: 4 Stars
This is my first time reading a book in this series and this author. From what I understand this is like a mail order bride storyline. Both parties sign up with the Celestial Dating service and then matched to a mate. Once the paperwork is signed on the women's side, they are essentially married, even though they don’t know anything about each other, but what’s on the paperwork.
I liked how this story went. We are treated to both Kalini and Merit’s POV and transported from Earth to the planet Corra.
We start with the horrible date that Kalini had and that leads her to sign up with the Celestial Mates. They hook her up with Merit and while their's interest on both sides this is a slow burn romance.
Merit is the head soldier in the corner of the world he lives and he leads hunts and more to keep the citizens safe. After a horrible accident takes the life of his brother, he becomes the guardian of his niece and nephew, which he learns is not an easy task; especially to take on alone. I like Merit. He’s a strong male and determined to keep his family safe and whole.
Kalini has been burned before, so she wants to take things slow. On top of that she leaves her life on Earth to live with an unknown man on a far-out dangerous planet where she’s the only human. I liked Kal. She's strong and easily adapted to this new life even with the harsh words and judgment from Merits sister.
I really liked that this storyline isn’t insta-love. They acutely have to talk and figure things out. Their where misunderstandings, things held back, but in the end they worked it out. I enjoyed their relationship and how it develops. The other thing I really enjoyed in this story where the kids. They are adorable and how Merit interacts with them is so sweet.
Have Tail, Will Travel was a wonderfully sweet and fun alien romance.
Rated: 4 Stars
myzanm's review against another edition
2.0
I'm not really sure how I liked this...
There were a whole lot of plot holes... And the very annoying heroine...
There were a whole lot of plot holes... And the very annoying heroine...