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Bounty (Kaliya Sahni Book 1) Kindle Edition

by K.N. Banet (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 1 of 6: Kaliya Sahni

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They call me Executioner, but I’m much more than that.

They call me dangerous, irresponsible, and antagonistic, but they only know the half of it.

My reputation is larger than the desert I live in and I’ve spent decades cultivating it.

When a friend asks me to look into a supernatural bounty on a human, I find myself diving head first into a conspiracy that has been in the shadows for nearly a decade. I’m too curious to get out before it too late, a fatal character flaw that I should have been more careful about. But the truth beckons me and I can never resist a good mystery. Especially when the stakes are high.

There’s no turning back, no putting the lid back on the box.

I’m Kaliya Sahni, a Tribunal Executioner, bounty hunter, and the last nagini. In my world, the stakes are all or nothing.

And I don’t like to lose.

The Kaliya Sahni series is an Urban Fantasy Romance series.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B082FS4DG4
Publisher ‏ : ‎ (March 13, 2020)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 13, 2020
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1422 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 372 pages

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K.N. Banet loves to read books that make people cry. She likes to write books that make people cry (and she wants to hear about it). She’s a firm believer that nothing and no one in this world is perfect, and she enjoys exploring those imperfections—trying to make the characters seem real on the page and not just in her head.

She might just be crazy, though. Her characters think so, but this can’t be confirmed.

You can find her reverse harem works under Kristen Banet!

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Excellent

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2023

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Excellent! Per usua!

Great characters . good p!ot. Good editing. Love this world and all the fresh descriptions of the species.

Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2023

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But of course, rounding rules.

At times, the book was very hard to follow because of the writing style. Sometimes I had to go back a page or two to even figure out who was talking to who. Other times, it seemed like too much information at once, so I had to reread several paragraphs to get a good visualization in my head. There were small switches in person (1st person about 98% of the time, but I noticed some 3rd person that was hard to ignore).

What I didn’t like the most was the disconnect I felt with most of the characters. I couldn’t understand Kaliya’s temper a lot of the time, and I felt like I couldn’t empathize with her in the end during the final fight scene. I felt for Raphael, and I understood him the most, but the mystery around him is almost…annoying. Way too many questions and not enough answers. It left me pretty unsatisfied. Cassius, well, he was a tiny mystery to me too. I didn’t care about him and felt like he was an unnecessary addition. I feel like I only feel that way because of his relationship with Kaliya; ex-lover, uncomfortable, weird at times, and somewhat wishy-washy. Wish-washy meaning that he seemed to try way too hard not to care about Kaliya, but we all know he does (as a friend). Maybe more background on their relationship will help me out.

However, on the other hand I felt like the book was weirdly rushed. The entire book was over a span of maybe 3 days or so. Or maybe I got lost along the way?

I say all of that to say I still enjoyed the book and finished it in a 24 hour span of time. I enjoyed the story line, and I enjoyed the idea of Kaliya being a naga; a super cool choice, in my opinion. I will continue the series, and hopefully it’s only up from here.

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moreld

Great New Series

Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2020

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Tying in with her Jackie Leon series, Kaliya Sahni follows in the role of a strong female character. Kaliya is an Executioner for the Tribunal and is very good at her job, even if her personal relationships within the supernatural community in Phoenix are a bit on the rocky side. This was a very well-done book, great writing, character driven from the start, well-edited and overall a fascinating read. K.N. Banet promises a six book series here, and given the number of unanswered questions left by the end of 'Bounty' she will need all six to finish this story. Greatly enjoyed it, and looking forward to the next one. Can say that Ms. Banet has become one of my favorite paranormal authors and it has been a real pleasure to read her books.

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Granskern

A new type of shifter

Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2023

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The first time of a snakeshifter. The book is fun and exiting. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2020

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Kaliya is such an intriguing and fierce character, but she does have a few vulnerable moments. Kaliya is one of 9 remaining nagini (snake shifter) and the only female nagini, which essentially makes her the leader of her race. She has been through a lot, but has made herself into the Tribunals Executioner, which has the added benefit of allowing her to search for her parents killer. She is asked to look into a contracted hit, and her life gets turned upside down. She has a connection she wasn’t expecting and really doesn’t want. This is a slow build story. Kaliya has really only had one mission in life and that is not related to romance. Rafael has been on the run for 5 years, and pretty much hates what he has seen of the supernatural world and anything connected with it. He has been changed after being held captive and experimented on. I felt for Rafael, although his anger towards all supernaturals irritated me a few times. I am excited to see how their relationship develops and find out what he is :) Bounty is set in the same world as the Jacky Leon books, but you do not have to have read the Leon books to read Bounty. There are a couple vague nods to Jacky, but I don’t think they would stand out to someone who hasn’t read them. I do like that Hasan pops up, and shakes things up at the end. I can’t wait for a July to see what happens in next for Kaliya, Rafael, and their friends!

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Loribarett

So interesting and exciting!

Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2020

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Prefacing this by saying that I ADORE the Jacky Leon books, so to be introduced to a new series set in that world makes me unreasonably happy. But then to read it, and find it EVEN MORE AWESOME than I had anticipated? Yeah, total happy Lori right here. The characters are wonderful. They're all beautifully flawed, and full of secrets and mysteries that act to pull us forward rather than annoy us with no answers. I was so drawn into the story, and absolutely cannot wait to read more of these characters!

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Susan M

Pretty good

Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2020

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I like a strong, female heroines and this one is, but isn’t. The main character is supposed to be very feared by all the bad guys, but it’s difficult to believe that when she gets in what should be mild situations for someone with her reputation, but is easily overwhelmed. The scene where they are at her house and the villains attack - she’s easily put in a tail spin after we’ve read, earlier, how fortified her house is and how only 3 living people know where it is—but this guy finds it in about an hour?
The scene where she first meets Raphael and he gets the drop on her with a gun...if she’s easily subdued by a guy with a gun, how is she not dead already?
I enjoyed reading the book - but some of these holes you could drive a semi truck through and that bugged me.

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Mahlehia

Another beginning to a great series!

Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2020

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This is a spin-off sequel to another series by this author. However it barely mentions the other book and I haven’t read the other series so I can totally vouch that you do not need to read the other series to read this one. At most reading the others may give you some background into the tribunal characters, but that is completely unnecessary to this as the tribunal itself doesn’t make much of an appearance in this book. I don’t want to say more than that as I don’t want to spoil anything. The FMC is a stubborn, hard-headed, “I don’t need anyone” kind of girl. Even after her long life she still seems to need to prove that she doesn’t need anyone and can do it all on her own. It makes her a great reluctant hero. I really interested to read more and see where this goes and to see how her relationships develop with those around her.

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nicola steinhardt

Completely different

Reviewed in Spain on April 27, 2021

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Having read her other series I was expecting similar tales
These are clearly going to be different
I loved the relationship side plays between her and Cassius and look forward to seeing more with Cassius fiancée

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H. H.

Underwhelming

Reviewed in India on September 3, 2020

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I did not like this book. The conversations between the protagonist and the male lead (her supposed eligible mate) were juvenile and petty for the most part. The characters were flat without any learning arc and I did not grow to like any of them. It seemed as if the writing was rushed, which is apparent with the lacklustre plot and characters. There seems to be a lack of time and effort put into developing these characters which reflects in the writing, which is shabby and all over the place. I almost set the book aside thrice before I made myself read it, hoping it takes a turn for the better. It didn’t. After Jacky Leon, I expected better. This was disappointing.

Marie

Utterly amazing - I knew I'd love Kaliya

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 15, 2020

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Are you ready to drop everything to read this? Are you ready to fall in love with a new character and her life? Are you ready to hero worship Kaliya Sahni? Because all of that is what's awaiting you here.

Kaliya is a woman who is not to be messed with, though admittedly, neither is Raphael, the male main character. Kaliya is a deep, strong, secretive person who just sort of let's herself freefall into the chaos of this plot, and acts like that was the plan. Instead of a character who is constantly whining and complaining about how she didn't plan for this or that, Kaliya takes control, and not only manages the situation but excels at conquering it, whatever it may be. She has her moments of 'why me', as we all do, but they're just moments and before you know it she's bounced back with a plans and plots as genius as they complicated. Raphael's much the same. He's not a male version of a damsel in distress and he has just as many flaws as Kaliya. A big part of why I like him is that he's not a burden to be protected. He's not helpless, and this book doesn't lean on tropes, even reversed ones. You'll quickly find that not one single character is superficial and the first glimpse we see of them is not all they are.

The plot is engaging and twisty enough to keep you riveted on the book, the characters have a depth and likability, and the writing quality is superb. Highly recommend to anyone who loves a good book.

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Kazz

Hellz Yeah A Snake shifter series 💓💓💓

Reviewed in Australia on August 10, 2022

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K.N. Banet is a new to me Author n I gotta say she will be on my 1 click buy list
I Like the character delvopment and Kaliya is kickass she is the last female of her kind her journey is going to be amazing

This book has hit 3 high point I likes
1 Kickass female lead
2 Snake shifters (second series I have read that has snakes SWEET)
3 New discovery shifter (looking forward to seeing how his abilities develope
Thank you for writing an amazing series

Justine

Great Book

Reviewed in Japan on May 14, 2021

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I loved this introduction to the series. I’ve read the Jacky Leon series and it was great to see another series in this amazing world the author has built. I loved the characters and I can’t wait to see what the next book brings!

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