
The Marriage Bargain
Bound to an Overlord, Book 1
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Moriah Blackwood
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Alien Overlords ruling Earth need human females to rebuild a decimated population. Delle refuses to end up on a breeder's list. Overlord Caide wants to avoid returning to his home planet and his father's harsh rule. Can a marriage of convenience protect them both?
Earth was ripped apart during the Final War, but the alien Overlords have come down to save us.
Or have they?
Delle: Life is simple for my older sister, even under the Overlords’ rule. She’s happily married and a mother of four. According to our alien rulers, I should be emulating her. But I want more than to be a breeder, having some blasted alien’s babies. Nope. Not the life for me. Then a cruel alien Flight Commander tries to claim me as his own. My only way out is a marriage of convenience…with an Overlord from the planet Asterion. Caide, my brother-in-law’s boss. It’s the last thing I want, but Overlord Caide promises he won’t force anything on me. Sex. Babies. Love.
Caide: The illegitimate son of an Asterion noble, I took a spot on one of the first starships coming to Earth where I built a new life for myself. Now my half-brother, my father’s heir, has died, and my father wants me to return home. In order to circumvent my father, I must marry a human female so the Asterion nobility will consider me tainted. I can’t deny that Delle, my employee’s sister-in-law, with her generous curves and hot temper, has caught my eye. She’s also caught the eye of a harsh military ruler. She needs a way to escape him, and I need a way to escape going home. So I offer her a bargain. A marriage bargain.One of the stipulations she sets is that we can’t fall in love. But that may be the part of the bargain I can’t keep. As it turns out, Delle is my mate. Whether she believes it—likes it—or not.
Moriah Blackwood’s Bound to an Overlord series is spicy-sweet and steamy-clean, so you get plenty of sizzle without the scorch. Each full-length novel has a guaranteed HEA, no cliffhanger, and no cheating.
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- AmberK5
- 01-01-23
More than she bargained for!!!
Caide and Delle's story is slow burn and very very sweet. I really liked these 2 characters and the storyline. The audio narration was very well done and enjoyable to listen to. A great series starter and I'm looking forward to more!
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- Juanita Vollnogel
- 09-19-23
A wonderful sweet adventure
I liked the world building and the strong female character it was a wonderful sweet love story. I had some good laughs and fell in love along with them. Looking forward to more from this author it was not my usual level of spice but I enjoyed the story. When the story is well done I’m along for the ride into the adventure.
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- StephanieC
- 12-17-22
What a refreshing new series!
What a refreshing new series! If you like science fiction romance - heavy on the slow burn then this is the book for you. Earth is ruled by aliens and (as usual) there aren't many options for women, enter Delle and Caide. Due to circumstances each are looking for a way out of bad situations and a marriage of convenience is born.
These two had chemistry off the charts and it was a treat to see them grow closer. I read a lot of scifi and appreciated the time taken to develop their relationship and set up the world.
I am really looking forward to the next book in the series.
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- jennine.
- 12-04-22
RECOMMENDED
l was totally taken in with this busy young girls life while struggling to achieve her one goal in life. Her demeanor and attitude was to be admired and l was appalled at the aliens way of meting out the females. Her protector and possible future mate was a lovely person and l enjoyed his protective ways. Well written and nicely narrated. Recommended.
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- Pedsrn1988
- 11-26-22
Touching
I enjoyed this paranormal romance between a human female, Dell and her alien mate, Cade. Their relationship was supposed to be a marriage bargain which become so much more. A touching story narrated well by Lila Kerry.
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- Nina Diab
- 05-25-23
I Enjoyed It
I really enjoyed this book. It's my first from this author. Great world building. The storyline was interesting and the way the world was set was very believable. I really liked Caide. Though an Overlord, he wasn't arrogant or self-centered. He was lonely of his quiet life, and when his employee (jokingly?) invites him over to his chaotic house with his pregnant wife and kids, Caide accepts. Delle is frustrated with the way humans are treated by Overlords. She is worried about her pregnant sister, who's been sick all day while she cares for the children, and her brother-in-law doesn't even remember to bring the medication his wife needs. She isn't happy that he brought an Overlord to their home, and has more of a problem with them than they do. I found her outspoken, and at times rash. I understand the indignation at the inequality between humans and the aliens, but I expected her to have better control- especially if an Overlord's wrath could have serious consequences for their family (and she doesn't know Caide is more easy-going than the other Overlords). I didn't really care for her character. I thought Caide very patient and kind.
I listened to this on audiobook narrated by Lily Kerry. I liked her voice- especially for Delle. I thought it suited the character. Her voice for Caide wasn't much different however.
I enjoyed it.
Overall: 4 stars
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Story: 4 stars
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- Sue
- 11-22-22
My Overlord husband
A unique story line, at least one I have not read before. This will be an interesting series. I am eager for the next book, to see what happens as the story continues to evolve.
Earth has been taken over by aliens. Our wars have killed off a large portion of our men and left us struggling. Overlords (aliens) are now in control. Women are oppressed, and really only seen as breeders. Here, Caide, an overlord, proposed a bargain to marry Delle, to keep her from becoming a breeder. As fate would have it, they have great chemistry and fall in love. If you’re looking for erotic scenes, this is not it.
Good story line, which flows naturally. Good character development. Narration (audio version) is good.
I received a free copy of this book from StoryOrigins, and am voluntarily leaving my review.
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- Ira
- 12-03-22
Captivating
Enjoyed listening love romance about an elyons and humans. Intrigues at each corner makes this book captivating
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- Donna
- 12-01-22
Amazing
I simply adore this book, it held laughter and love. The narrator was excellent in both roles, I couldn't put it down.
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- Jocelyne
- 12-02-22
A Great Alien Romance!
This was my first Moriah Blackwood's book, and won't be my last. This is the first book in the Bound to an Overlord Series, an Alien Romance. Delle and Caide's slow burn romance is well written, and engaging. Caide, an Overlord, is handsome, sweet, and protective. I liked his determination. Delle, a human, is a beautiful character, strong, smart, and independent. The characters are well developed, and interesting. I liked the world building. The storyline is sweet, sexy, and funny. Lila Kerry has a beautiful voice, pleasant to listen to. She did an excellent job with the narration. This is a great Sci-Fi Romance, and I enjoyed it. Looking forward for more in the series. #StoryOrigin
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