"Matchmaking with an intriguing alien twist"
Reviewed by Annetta Sweetko
Posted January 5, 2019
Romance Science Fiction
Mitzi Selig has let a quiet life. She's a professional
matchmaker who is very good at finding the perfect match for
others but not so lucky in her dealings with the forever
side of love. A chance of a lifetime comes her way when she
finds that PLANET TALZOR NEEDS BRIDES, but this earthbound
woman wants no part in dealing with the aliens who have come
to her for help. Jax, captain of a Talzor starship, has been sent to acquire
the help of a spiritual matchmaker, a shalhinari, to find
mates for some of his warriors. He manages to find the best,
a human woman on Earth. He has no plans to become a part of
the process, but there is something about Mitzi that draws
him. He will not allow emotion to be a part of his life,
especially with a price on his head that could cause the
death of his mate. PLANET TALZOR NEEDS BRIDES is a quirky, fun and fascinating
look into the science fiction world of aliens with an
amazing twist to matchmakers. In this book an earth woman
setting up other earth women to become the perfect matches
to alien warriors. I enjoyed getting to know this world as
Mitzi began the task of trying to learn everything she could
to be able to come up with perfect matches. Too bad her own
perfect match, Jax, wasn't planning to have anything to do
with the plans. Watching him struggle, hearing his story and
coming to understand his reason and worries, helped to make
the readers know him better, sympathize and wonder how in
the world there could be a happily ever after for this
couple. While he tried to deal with everything happening,
his past comes out to haunt him putting Mitzi in danger some
times, forcing him to face the fact that he has to deal with
things or lose her. I enjoyed the dialogue in this book and most especially Tal,
the AI (artificial intelligence), who helps Mitzi set up for
the matchmaking work. While he helps her learn and deal with
the Talzor customs and languages, he is also picking up some
slang, yada, yada becomes his favorite. There are also some
really fun moments when Jax meets her grandmother, goes
surfing and beats up a great white shark. If you want a very good aliens sci-fi story with a mixture
of danger, intrigue, humor and a romance that has a good
dose of "mutual pleasuring" then get your hands on PLANET
TALZOR NEEDS BRIDES.
SUMMARY
Mitzi leads a quiet life as a professional matchmaker. Her
cozy life is turned upside down when she is chosen as the
matchmaker for an alien species searching for wives.
Naturally, she refuses. Unfortunately, she’s having a hard
time saying no to the dashingly handsome but domineering
alien warrior. Although, he makes her heart flutter, it’s a
good thing he’s not her type. Jax, captain of the Talzor starship, is ordered to hire a
shalhinari, a spiritual matchmaker, to find soul mates for
six of his men. He locates the best shalhinari on Earth;
yet, Mitzi Selig the earthbound woman tries his patience.
To
his distress, he is drawn to her beauty, questioning his
judgment. Worse, his long suppressed empathy gene awakens,
a
trait not seemly for a warrior. The magnetic pull between Captain Jax and Mitzi is
astronomical. Yet, can a tormented warrior and a woman who
refuses to leave Earth find love? A long light-year
distance
relationship is one thing, but looming danger could curtail
any chance for their star-crossed passion.
ExcerptMitzi followed Jenkins down the hall to the office where
she’d meet the alien. Her laptop in hand, ready to work.
The sooner I get this over with, the sooner I can go back
to my life.Jenkins knocked on the door. “Captain.” “Enter,” said a deep voice, somewhere between a growl and a
command. All grouchy. Possibly hangry for human flesh. “Captain Jax. This is Mitzi Selig, the shalhinari.” Mitzi gaped at the tall man with a broad chest and
shoulders. He looked more like a warrior from some popular
battle game or fantasy movie. Nothing like the skinny gray
alien creature she expected to see. His dark uniform gave
him a strong military bearing, as indicated by his title.
Black hair, sapphire blue eyes and dashing defined jawline.
A scar near his left eye, the only noticeable flaw. She
felt like she was meeting an actor in a casting call for a
superhero role. Or worse, her latest book boyfriend from a
historical romance novel about a devilish, handsome pirate
who took a duchess prisoner. She’d only been attracted to
alpha-type men in the novels she read. If she ever married,
she’d choose the sweeter beta male. Although, didn’t she
make the mistake of thinking her ex-fiancé was the sweet
type? “I thought you would be gray, green…” Shit. “I mean,
not so human looking.” Great, his first impression of her
was a babbling fool. Jax lifted a brow as if scolding an ill-mannered child.
“You are referring to the reptilian drones. We Talzorians
are humanoid.” Get your shit together, Mitzi. She bowed her head. “A
pleasure to meet you.” Jax turned to Jenkins. “That will be all.” “Understood.” Jenkins gave her an encouraging nod and left. The gorgeous alien captain’s scowl remained. “I’m pleased
you finally relented to being our shalhinari.” Like I had a choice? “Colson Tate has a real knack for
convincing people.” “To both of our benefits.” Yeah, I get to live and you get six women. “I understand
the term shalhinari means matchmaker.” “Correct. The shalhinari understands not only bringing
together people with similar likes and goals in life, but
the union of their spirits.” “I learned that from my grandmother, which is why all her
matches have the lowest divorce rate of any other
matchmaking service.” Still, this had to do more with
properly vetting the eligible couple, not magic. “Good, my men deserve the skills of the best.” “I tend to be very thorough and scientific. I will require
the profiles of your men.” She tilted her head at the man
who belonged in fantasy dreams. “Please, don’t take this
personally, but is this your actual form? The women of
earth must know your true appearance.” Because if this was
his real look, she’d have women lined up around the globe.
Even she might take a number. “I don’t take anything personally. As I mentioned earlier,
we are humanoid, and yes, this is my real appearance.” “Got it.” She reached for her laptop. “Let’s get started.” “No.” “Huh?” “I have better technology on my ship.” No one mentioned space travel. Mitzi stepped back. “I
rather not leave terra firma. I figure since I get sea
sick, I’m not a good candidate for zero gravity.” “Our medical lab is fully equipped. Don’t worry. We’ll
remain stationed on Earth.” How could she trust him? “I’d feel more comfortable here,
thank you very much.” Jax stiffened and stared at her as if she had grown a horn
or something. He swallowed and his tone softened. “Don’t be
frightened. We are not going anywhere, for now.” What about no spaceship don't you understand? “I’m not
scared. I figure, why waste a perfectly good office set up
that accommodates my needs?”
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