Caid by Cara Bristol Series: Dakonian Alien Mail Order Brides #3
Published by Self-Published on November 8, 2018
Genres: Science Fiction
Pages: 122
Format: eARC
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How to lose an alien in fourteen days.
Matchmaker Jessie Hancock has a perfect record helping others find their Mr. or Ms. Right through the Intergalactic Dating Agency until Caid arrives. The sinfully handsome, smooth-talking alien is everything she’s dreamed of—but can’t have. Even if he was interested in a curvy, freckle-faced redheaded wallflower, it’s forbidden for employees to date clients, so she works hard to find him a woman. But when none of the dates meets with his approval, her boss gives her an ultimatum—find Caid a match or else! With her heart breaking and her job on the line, she launches a plan to introduce Caid to a woman he’ll find irresistible.
The instant Caid from planet Dakon lays eyes on Jessie with the beautiful orange hair, he knows the Fates have chosen her for him. To get closer to her, he goes along with her attempts to “match” him with someone else while doing his best to charm her and convince her they’re meant for each other. Despite his efforts, she continues to insist she can’t be his mate. Now time is running out, and if he can’t up his game, he’ll lose her forever.
I loved going back into this world Cara Bristol has created with Dakonian Alien Mail Order Brides. In this series, there are Dakoian, alien men that are big and have horns, come to Earth in order to find a mate. In this story, we have Caid, who came to Earth looking for his mate. However, there’s a small problem. His mate is Jessie, a matchmaker for the Intergalactic Dating Agency and is forbidden to fraternize with the clients.
Caid gets extremely frustrated that his flirtatious ways are having no effect on Jessie. He even found a book to help him out, Best of the Worst: 1001 Pickup Lines to Nail a Chick. He calls it “his study guide”. He even had to learn to read in order to read this book, which he found at an antique store. He arrived with an implant imbedded into his ear to help him translate the language, but that doesn’t help him read in English.
“Of course, I’m here, doll,” I said, using one of the suggested endearments from my study guide. Since she wore uncomfortable-looking footwear and seemed a little breathless, this seemed like a perfect opportunity to try a recommended icebreaker. “Are your legs tired? Because you can sit on my face and rest.”
Jessie does have feelings for Caid, but loves her job. Her job is on the line if she can’t find a match for Caid. Her boss gives more and more demands and does threaten Jessie’s job if she can’t find Caid a match and soon.
This series continues to be a fun science fiction romance series. I’ve really enjoyed every book I’ve read so far. Each book can be read as a stand alone, though characters from previous books do have some small cameos in the later books. At the time of this posting, you can get the third book in a sister series, Alien Mate, free on Amazon. So check out Alien Intention, not in the same series, but has Earth women going to Dakon to be matched with Dakoian men.
About Cara Bristol
Cara Bristol continues to evolve, adding new subgenres of erotic romance to her repertoire. She has written spanking romance, contemporary romance, paranormal, and science fiction romance. No matter what the genre, one thing remains constant: her emphasis on character-driven seriously hot erotic stories with sizzling chemistry between the hero and heroine. Cara has lived many places in the United States, but currently lives in Missouri with her husband. She has two grown stepkids. When she’s not writing, she enjoys reading and traveling.
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I keep hearing amazing things about her books!
All the ones that I’ve read are very cute. I’ve really enjoyed my time with these aliens.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
I will get to this series at some point. Too many reads, too little time.
Right?? I know the feeling.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
I laughed so hard when Caid through out those cheesy pick-up lines to her from that book. 🙂 This was a cute series and I’m glad she’s going to take it back to Dakon for the next book.
I did really like the Dakon books too. I can’t wait to see what else she comes up with.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
I’m definitely gonna have to read more of this series because the books sound great.
This series has been so cute. I’ve really enjoyed my time with these Dakoians.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
This sounds like so much fun! I love the bad pick up lines. I just picked up one of her books recently as a freebie. I can’t wait to try her writing.
I think you’ll like her. Her stories are light and fun.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
This does sound like fun. And it is a new series for me.
this has been a really fun series.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
Thank you for the nice review.
You’re welcome. I really enjoyed this one. Those pickup lines. LOL 😀
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
More Alien Mail Order Brides! This one sounds like a story I would love. Maybe someday!
This series has some very cute stories in it. I did love the pickup lines Caid used in this book. Made me LOL more than once. 😀
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
Intergalactic dating agency, lol, love it!
It is a fun aspect to space romance. I’ve really enjoyed the series.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
At first glance I thought those planets were wings! Hah! I haven’t heard of this series, but you’ve piqued my interest. Is it cheesy, but in the best possible way?
Lindsi @ Do You Dog-ear? ?
I can see that. 🙂
His pick up lines were cheesy in the best way possible. The rest of the story, really isn’t cheesy at all. It is a sweet sci-fi romance. I’ve really enjoyed this series (and the sister series, Alien Mate). Thanks for stopping by.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart