Hunting Julian

Gatherers, Book 1

By: Jacquelyn Frank

Narrated by: Xe Sands

As a guardian for his colony, Julian Sawyer travels to Earth to bring back the Chosen: women who possess energy potent enough to help revitalize his people. The stunning, silver-clad beauty who strides into his club one night radiates a sensual magnetism unlike any he's encountered, and Julian realizes that Asia Callahan is not just Chosen, she is his kindra: his one true mate.

For months, Asia has tracked the beautiful and mysterious Julian across the country, convinced that he's behind the disappearance of her sister and a dozen other women. She's prepared to believe he's a ruthless killer, but when she presents herself as bait, she discovers that the truth is far more shocking. Taken to a strange, hazardous realm she never knew existed, Asia will face the ultimate choice-between abandoning the life she's always known and forsaking a passion as dangerous as it is powerful.

©2010 Jacquelyn Frank (P)2012 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Frank's world-building is exceptional, and the fast-paced plot never lets up." ( Publishers Weekly)

A really good read/listen..

Any additional comments?

It was totally different from any book I've ever read. It did take a long time for Asia to come around. She was, after all, from earth AND a tough bounty hunter so I can understand a little of what she might be going through. However, she was really selfish in not seeming to care that Julian's people were dieing and she could help but didn't seem to want to do anything about it. Over all, a really good story. If it hadn't taken so long for her to begin to care about the people it would have been a five star.

Ms. Sands did a terriific job.

Enjoyable Story

It was an enjoyable story and yes the heroine was ridiculously stubborn but I understood it. To expect her to just accept things taken out of her control is unrealistic. She was a strong self sufficient woman who was not a mind reader and was reacting from a level of a bounty hunter. It ended faster than I expected.

Surprisingly Exciting!

Where does Hunting Julian rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

An interesting Paranormal Romance title. I would be interested in continuing the series.

What other book might you compare Hunting Julian to and why?

Black Dagger Brotherhood or Lords of the Underworld, but with hot aliens.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

I liked that the narrator conveyed emotions convincingly. You could really feel rage and the tremor in a character's voice.

The narrator sounded too feminine for the male voices, but that is alright because her timing was impeccable as well as her tone.

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

I got a bit flustered and almost teared up at times.

Any additional comments?

This is a surprisingly satisfying and interesting first book of a series. No stone was left unturned and I finished it with an immense sense of achievement and satisfaction. The protagonist is a strong, independent woman and I love books like these.

A unique twist on the power of passion

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

Jacquelyn Frank is a master at creating worlds within our world and it seems so realistic.

Which character – as performed by Xe Sands – was your favorite?

Asia was a welcome character as she was a real person and anyone could envision themselves doing and thinking as she did.

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

I did not want to stop listening to this book. I even went to sleep listening, (don't recommend that missed to much).

Any additional comments?

I am looking for ward to more in this series, Great book Jacquelyn Frank.

Hunting Julian by Jacquelyn Frank

I enjoyed it. Characters were interesting though Asia made me sad but as with good stories it worked out. would like to see more of the Gatherers. I only found the two books. I enjoy Jacquelyn Frank.

It was okay

This story had really good potential and made myself listen until the end. I liked it overall but I feel like the ending could have been better.

Promising series

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

If you like scifi romance, you will like this book. It is the first in its series and sets up the ground work for the following books. Although the plot is a little predictable, the author takes you on a journey of vivid imagery with her descriptions.

What did you like best about this story?

The author is excellent in her description of the "Beneath" world; homes, attire, belongings, etc.

Which scene was your favorite?

I can't say I have a favorite scene. The witty dialog between the characters is my favorite aspect. The love scenes are steamy, but not vulgar.

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

I got a good chuckle from the banter back and forth between characters.

AN ABSOLUTE MUST FOR US P/ROMANCE FANS

J.F. has such a brilliant imagination to create these levels of worlds alongside our own and, as far as I am concerned, she is my new number 1 author. She's a gifted artist who paints the scenes with her words for our imagination to take us on such a pleasurable journey of discovery into these new cultures that have awesome characters, mythical beasts, desperate desires, and they all have a diversity of laws and needs. Alongside all these things, there is also a great budding intense romance that has it's threats, villains and dangers too.

Yes, the heroine Asia, in totally dislikable, but she's come from a rough place but it's part of her job being a tough bounty hunter that she's seen the worst of life and - she's not happy because she's been kidnapped and taken to a totally different level of life where it's occupants are literally dying for her.

If you're like me - a Paranormal/Romance junkie, then you're gonna luv luv luv this new series and, if you haven't already downloaded her other books, then I suggest you'll luv those too. As for me, I'm off to listen to book 2 with a smile on my face knowing it's just gonna be wonderful.

Worth a credit? I've already spent 14 credits on her books and don't regret any - so for me, it's a YES they've definitely been worth it and I hope Audible, and J.F., keep them coming.

Another Great Series

If you liked Jacqueln Frank's "Nightwalker" series, you will love this book. It's the begining to another great series. While it is different from the Nightwalker series, it has just as many interesting people, plots and sub-plots to it. Xe Sands does a great job of narrating it and is very good with both male and female voices. Jacquelyn does a very good job of writting and developes very interesting people and situations. I now have to wait on pins and needles for the next in this series and waiting is not one of my strong points. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did.

Good read.

love the narration Xe Sands just draws you into story. Story explores not only the passion between the hero & heroine but talks of the struggles & sacrifices of an alien society. Good read.