Close Liaisons

The Krinar Chronicles, Volume 1

By: Anna Zaires, Dima Zales

Narrated by: Kathleen Godwin

Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

A dark and edgy romance that will appeal to fans of erotic and turbulent relationships....

In the near future, the Krinar rule the Earth. An advanced race from another galaxy, they are still a mystery to us - and we are completely at their mercy.

Shy and innocent, Mia Stalis is a college student in New York City who has led a very normal life. Like most people, she's never had any interactions with the invaders - until one fateful day in the park changes everything. Having caught Korum's eye, she must now contend with a powerful, dangerously seductive Krinar who wants to possess her and will stop at nothing to make her his own.

How far would you go to regain your freedom? How much would you sacrifice to help your people? What choice will you make when you begin to fall for your enemy?

WARNING: This book contains strong sexual content and explicit language and is not suitable for listeners under 18.

©2013 Anna Zaires (P)2013 Anna Zaires

Critic reviews

"If you're looking for some sexy summer reads, you'll want to check out the new book series, Krinar Chronicles. Author Anna Zaires brings you a kind of 50 Shades of Grey meets Star Trek tale...." (Marie Claire)

"For diehard fans of the paranormal romance genre, author Anna Zaires's risqué new book could be your next guilty pleasure. Zaires's most recent read, Close Liaisons, combines a love story with science fiction in the tale of Mia, an unassuming college student whose life gets suddenly entangled in a dangerous, otherworldly affair." (Woman's Day)

Loved it!!

If you could sum up Close Liaisons in three words, what would they be?

Obsessive. Compelling. Awesome.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Close Liaisons?

Spoiler. When Mia and Korum talk after the attack. The calm before the storm was gripping.

What does Kathleen Godwin bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I listening enhances the story. You can feel the turmoil, joy, or pace change not just read and imagine it.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

He would have her no matter what!

Any additional comments?

I read this first and just loved how much listening to it deepened my love of this story.

Connection

Where does Close Liaisons rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

AT the top, easy to reread again and again.

What did you like best about this story?

the connection of characters and the author has knowledge of the subject matter.

Have you listened to any of Kathleen Godwin’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I don't think I have. But she dose have a range to cover male and female voices

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It let me feel

Any additional comments?

I am not into porn but I do like erotica with a good story line. This one delievers

Loved the story...

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

If they couldn't read it and it was the only way

What did you like best about this story?

The whole mystery in the story

How could the performance have been better?

If the reader didn't sound like a robot

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Only at the end, I was like omg you stupid girl. Run!

Any additional comments?

I wish the writer did more for the reader to full in love with the main guy. She did do great with the girl though.... Wish the reader wouldn't have sounded like a robot reading. Didn't have the feeling behind it. But it is a very good story, will be better if you read it yourself though fyi

It was just ok

Where does Close Liaisons rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I won't be reading any of the others in this series I am sure. Not really into it at all.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Close Liaisons?

I just didn't like how possessive he was.

Have you listened to any of Kathleen Godwin’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No I haven't

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Nope, took a while to get through

I love the story and the narrator, Kathleen Godwin

What did you love best about Close Liaisons?

I love that the author took the time to research and write about high tech, science, history and added a poetic feel to every single paragraph. The authors of this book are amazing, they brought romance and science fiction to life. They made a science fiction/fantasy story seems so real!

Who was your favorite character and why?

The first chapter is my favorite because it's the first time we see Korum.

Which scene was your favorite?

The rain scene is very cute.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I can listen to this book in one setting because it's so exciting.

Any additional comments?

The narrator is amazing. She makes the story to fun, sexy and interesting. She can switch from Mia to Korum's with such natural tone. She is the world's best narrator in my opinion. Her voice is perfect in every single possible way. I wish Apple hired her to record Siri's voice!

Hmmm...not bad!!!

It was mysterious, kept me guessing, and pretty freaking hot! Nice twist on a fantasy love story.

Hot Passion from Another World!!!!!!!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, if you read Erotica books this was something different.

What other book might you compare Close Liaisons to and why?

Not A Lot I can compare to do to it is Unique Love Story.

Which scene was your favorite?

I cant pick just one scene I like, they all were great, but if I had to pick i say the end of the book. Which I will not state because do not want to ruin the book. I would be terrified if that was me in the corner =) You will know what i mean when you read the end.

Any additional comments?

Just have to loved a New Unique Love Story and was a pleasure to Read and cant wait for the other book.

Love this series.

Finished book 1, Close Liaisons, today. I really enjoyed it. I had read it once before, but this time I'm listening to the audio book. I'm not usually interested in audiobooks, I just can't get into them. This one I really like. As for the story; it was just as good as the first time. I will say that at times Korum was a bit too persistent about things, but he was the perfect alpha male. Always thinks his way is the best. Mia was a good character, though at times I think she was a bit naïve. She let things go too easily without fighting hard enough for the things she wanted. All in all it was a good read and I look forward to reading/listening to it again in the future.

Excellent Smut

Any additional comments?

Remember when listening the protagonist is an introvert, sheltered, young (early 20s), and a virgin, so she's an innocent idiot. Well meaning one though, and I applaud the innocence she was written with. Once you get past that, it's a fun sci-fi concept, with really well written and fairly realistic sex scenes. I don't recommend it to people who have issues with weak female leads, possessive and/or domineering male leads, or getting to the hot steamy parts quickly. Mmmm, hot and steamy...I do recommend if if you're looking for a roll in the hay with a hot alien. Me-ow! I will be getting the next in the series. Then ending gave me the warm fuzzies.

Close liaison

I liked this book I did its a great start and I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series however the female lead was irritating hence my rating . Mia is meant to be a smart shy girl but I found her frustratingly illogical in her thinking and very very immature. Korum I loved.