Kissed by the Alien is the second book of the Holiday Heartmates series by Julie K. Cohen.
Lexi is amazing! She’s strong, brave, resourceful, fearless, stubborn and feisty. And she has such a kind and compassionate heart. Even more, I loved her courage, determination and confidence to do the things she does and to face any challenges and hardships thrown her way. Lexi is a wonderful woman and I loved her so, so much!
And Lutan is such an incredible male! He’s brooding, quiet, fearsome and not very fond of Earth. And he’s also honorable, kind and fiercely protective. But the Zyanthan warrior also carries so much guilt and pain inside his heart. Nevertheless, Lutan is amazing and I adored everything about him!
I absolutely loved everything that happened between Lexi and Lutan! While on a mission to track down illegal blasters that keep finding their way on Earth, Lutan captures a male who turns out to be no man at all. I loved those two together! I loved their instantaneous attraction and their chemistry was fantastic. Even more, their banters, bargaining and teasing were so much fun to read. Lexi and Lutan might seem to be on opposite sides of the law, but they fit so well together. I loved how protective Lutan was of Lexi and I adored Lexi for standing her ground and never backing down from challenges and danger. And, yet, both had so many things they needed to deal with. Lutan also really did his best to stay away from Lexi, but fate cannot be denied. And when they couldn’t resist the undeniable need for one another anymore, the passionate moments they shared were so hot! I just love the Zyanthan warriors and all their… extras! Lexi and Lutan were so perfect for each other and, after everything both went through, they deserved to find happiness and love together!
Overall, Kissed by the Alien is another fantastic addition to the series! It’s filled with suspense, danger, action, drama, angst, twists, betrayals, humor, scorching hot passion and magnificent characters.
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CJ
13 years agoI agree that music enhances the impact in movies. It is tricky in a book because you have to choose something well known enough that most readers can hear it in their minds as they read. The Moonlight Sonata works for me – I can almost hear the reverberating plinking of the keys.
Sharon Donovan
13 years agoThanks, CJ and you are so right about choosing a song all can relate to. Piano keys and the dirge of an organ works for me!
Cherokee
13 years agoSharon, I love those movies, too, and am looking forward to reading the book
hugs to you
Hywela Lyn
13 years agoIt’s a wonderful story, Sharon, and the Moonlight Sonata is certainly just right for it, setting the scene. As you say, music is so evocative. I know it’s not excactly a romantic suspense film, but personally, I can’t hear Ranchmaninov’s Piano Concerto without being reminded of the old movie ‘Brief Encounter.
If they ever make ‘Her Biggest Fan’ into a film, they’re just going to have to incorporate the Moonlight Sonata into the theme music, aren’t they!
Mary Ricksen
13 years agoYou know I ain’t the brightest match in the matchbook. I finally found it! Alfred Hitchcock, Outer Limits, and Twilight Zone are the reason I had night terrors for many years. Just the music of those shows sent me into as panic. It was only years later that I could appreciate a good scare!
What can I say. The music from Outer Limits was the scariest. Weird kid huh?
Sharon you are the best!!!!
Sharon Donovan
13 years agoHi Cherokee, hope your holidays were good ones. I hope you will enjoy HBF. It was a lot of fun to write. Here’s to a happy and healthy 2011.
Hugs back!
Sharon Donovan
13 years agoHi Lyn, a movie for HBF, wouldn’t that be nice! Now, Brief Encounter is a movie I’m not familiar with but now you’ve got me curious! Thanks for popping in to chat.
Sharon Donovan
13 years agoMary, you make me laugh! Twilight Zone and Outter Limits were definitely creepy and gave me my share of nightmares too! Now that you’ve planted that music in my head, I’ll probably have a few tonight. Thank you!