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The Contract Bride Kindle Edition

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Nik Adersol harbors a dark belief after the death of his first wife, Lira. Having loved him from afar for years, Sirene Dulantz is thrilled when contracted to become his new bride.

But Nik's not at all pleased to be presented with her, and Sirene wonders if she's up to the task of healing the wounds Lira left behind.

Short story, word count 7,566.

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24 pages
Language

English
Publication date

8 July 2010
Reading age

18 years
File size

355 KB
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B003V8BGDI
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Katarr Kanticles Press; 2 edition (8 July 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 355 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 24 pages

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Writer and animal rescue advocate.
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Puppy rescuer who loves to write and entertain people. Dreams of opening a no-kill rescue in the future.
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Lynxie

Really just a teaser...

Reviewed in Australia on 21 November 2020

The first of G.L Drummond's stories I've read, this was merely a teaser.

The story is light, the characterisations not much heavier, but the writing was pretty solid and as such the story read easily.

This could easily be fleshed out and given much more depth of character. Doing so would allow the reader to care about Sirene and Nik.

What didn't sit so well with me was the language used during the sex scene with Sirene. Now don't get me wrong, I have no issues with the c-bomb being used in erotica, but it didn't fit the tone of the scene and really threw the whole thing off. Everything else about the scene was gentle and tender but throwing in the c-bomb says the complete opposite. Talk about a cold shower!

I noticed one typo:
71% - Sirene had vaguely becpme (become) aware that she...

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ROROBLUSMUM

Very well-written, short tale, set in an 'alien' world. Not a love story, per se, but it has the beginnings of one.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 February 2012

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This is a very short read that comes across as a polished, professional read, set in a world different to ours. I say that as there are words and titles used, and 'the done thing' that would seem 'alien' to most of us.

Not much to it in terms of a storyline, other than what the blurb says, but it did draw me into the characters, and the values that that society seemed to hold dear. The sex came at the very end, but was sensual, rather than erotic. My only gripe is that this needed to be a bit longer, for me to get to know the characters that little bit more, and see a HEA for them both; both did seem deserving of one,

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Erin Lowell

A Good Quick Read

Reviewed in the United States on 11 March 2012

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For once, a short story almost matched a full length novel in delivering a gripping story. An emotionally wounded hero drowning in misplaced guilt and a steadfast loving heroine in the rescue. Surprisingly, even the character development is convincing in such a short story.
It is a fast paced story yet telling in everry word the author used. Well written and for me it worked to make me care and want to see the hero and heroine live HEA. I would definitely check other books from this author.
Four star because of the heroine's almost willingness to be treated harshly just because she "guessed/assumed" that the hero's harshness is because he is hurting.

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My 2 Cents

Very sweet erotic romance

Reviewed in the United States on 22 February 2012

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Nik's first wife died in childbirth. Nik loved her but they didn't have a good relationship. She didn't enjoy the physical aspects of marriage and that killed Nik's self-confidence.

Sirene has been in love with Nik since she first saw him 3 years ago. She went through the heartbreak of watching him marry and then lose his first wife. Now she is thrilled to be contracted as his bride.

This is an erotic romance and it's a very sweet romance. My only complaint is that it ended too soon. I wanted to see their relationship develop. This could definitely be a full length book.

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Dreamiet

Good Read!!! 4.5!!!

Reviewed in the United States on 20 February 2012

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The only reason this story didn't get five stars from me was because I wanted just a little more at the end. A story of a tortured man and a woman trying to help him love again is always a favorite of mine. Although the author eluded to where their relationship was going to head, I would have loved a little bit more to solidify a HEA ending. I was impressed with the simple plot and nice writing. I would have just loved 5-10 more pages of closure. Loved it anyway.

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MollyAbbasAngel

I like that Sirene is smart enough and thoughtful enough to ...

Reviewed in the United States on 5 December 2016

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I am not sure the genre it was intended as the note at the back of the book lists three names for the author and this is the name reserved for science fiction. The only element of science fiction would be the main characters stamina to have nightly soul sucking loveless sex - all night. Exhibiting no care or concern for his paid partners. His story is a simple one that seems to have a simple solution. A strong doe eyed young virgin contractually gained by his father to save his besmirched reputation.

I'm conflicted. I like that Sirene is smart enough and thoughtful enough to adapt to her role. I don't like the concept of contracted brides.