Being newlyweds and new parents is challenging enough. But Jeff and Kitty Martini are also giving up their roles as super-being exterminators and Commanders in Centaurion Division while mastering the political landscape as the new heads of Centaurion's Diplomatic Corps. Enter a shadowy assassination plot and a new set of anti-alien conspirators, and nothing will ever be the same...
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Gini Koch lives in the American Southwest, works her butt off (sadly, not literally) by day, and writes by night with the rest of the beautiful people. Touched by an Alien, the first in her Alien/Katherine “Kitty” Katt Series, received a starred review from Booklist and was named one of Booklist’s Top Ten adult science fiction and fantasy novels of 2010. Alien Tango releases December 7, 2010, with Alien in the Family releasing April 5, 2011, and Alien Proliferation coming in Winter 2011. Gini started writing as an excuse to stay up late playing on the computer while listening to rock music and mooning over pictures of hunky men. She's thrilled all that drooling has finally paid off.
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Katherine `Kitty' Katt isn't fitting too comfortably into her new role as Mrs. Martini. Ever since Jeff became an ambassador, Kitty has had to swap her favourite band t-shirts for frocks, and learn how to host dignified soirees instead of her much preferred rock-fests. But Kitty is trying - she is attending a `Washington Wife' class and learning the proper way to meet and greet Russian dignitaries without embarrassing Jeff or her fellow countrymen.
As hard as being a perfect little wifey is for Kitty, she and Jeff have both found their feet as parents to little Jamie (affectionately known as Jamie-Kat). Baby Jamie is doted on by the whole of the Centaurion Division, not to mention her friends in the C.I.A. and her powerful royal (and deadly) grandparents.
But all is not well in Washington. The President's Ball looms, and on top of learning how to dance, avoid enraging the Koreans and needing to pick out a killer (but classy) dress, Kitty and Martini are hearing rumours that there's going to be violence at the Ball, against an unknown target.
Assassins are swarming Washington, and already Kitty and Jamie have been caught in the crosshairs . . . but are they the targets?
`Alien Diplomacy' is the fifth book in Gini Koch's explosive space opera `Katherine "Kitty" Katt' series.
Gini Koch's beloved sci-fi series has hit so many high-notes in recent books that fans could be forgiven for thinking that things might calm down in this fifth instalment . . . after all, how could Ms Koch possibly compete with some of the jaw-dropping, pedal-to-the-metal helter-skletering plots of yesteryear? `Alien in the Family' included a wild wedding, while `Alien Proliferation' welcomed the birth of a much-anticipated alien-human bubs. Some may think that `Alien Diplomacy' is the come down, if you like, from all those larger-than-life plots and story thrill rides. But fans should not be deterred or concerned, because Jeff and Kitty are not settling into sedate family life just yet . . . not when assassins are descending on Washington and Jamie-Kat is showing every sign of being an above-average A-C baby.
The central focus of `Diplomacy' is on the rumour of an assassination attempt, planned for the President's Ball against an unknown target (though common sense points to the president. . . ) but when Jamie and Kitty get caught up in the assassination plot, everybody starts second-guessing the original targets.
This central `whodunit' storyline is pretty intense, and will keep you guessing. But as well as offering up an adrenaline shot, the plot also serves to introduce readers to Jeff and Kitty's new Washington setting (what with Jeff being an ambassador and all). We learn just how badly Kitty is fitting into her post-pregnancy time off . . . floating between `Washington Wife' and a `Mummy and Me' class. It's safe to say that our girl Kitty is missing the good old days of screaming Aerosmith while pumping some fuglies full of lead (and hairspray). I loved the fact that just because our heroine got her happily-ever-after (complete with handsome hubby and sweet baby girl) it doesn't mean she wants to stop kicking ass. And `Diplomacy' is really about Kitty's push-and-pull, between her duties as a wife and mother, and her urge to be out in the field watching Jeff's back and saving the world.
`Diplomacy' continues to expand on Koch's fantastical world. We meet a great cast of new characters like the mysterious Malcolm Buchanan, and we revisit some old favourites (including Kyle and Len, reformed football players, now bodyguards). We also meet someone from Kitty's past, her old sorority sister Caroline Chase, who has some hilarious stories to share about Kitty's college years.
And for those of you who were cheering and fist-pumping at the revelations in `Proliferation', concerning Christopher's character . . . rest assured, Amy is sticking around and there's a very sweet scene towards the end of `Diplomacy' - I love these two!
Gini Koch's fifth `Katherine "Kitty" Katt' is a wonderful instalment in this kick-butt series. Our girl Kitty may be happily settled down with a (sexy) ball and chain, she may be loving motherhood and `Mummy and Me' time. . . but that doesn't mean she isn't hankering for an ass-kickin', and `Diplomacy' is really all about her conflicting emotions between being a mother and being a hero. Another awesome instalment in an incredible series, and proof-positive that even when the story includes diaper-changes and poof baby bodyguards, Koch still has plenty of action and adventure for Jeff and Kitty!
As hard as being a perfect little wifey is for Kitty, she and Jeff have both found their feet as parents to little Jamie (affectionately known as Jamie-Kat). Baby Jamie is doted on by the whole of the Centaurion Division, not to mention her friends in the C.I.A. and her powerful royal (and deadly) grandparents.
But all is not well in Washington. The President's Ball looms, and on top of learning how to dance, avoid enraging the Koreans and needing to pick out a killer (but classy) dress, Kitty and Martini are hearing rumours that there's going to be violence at the Ball, against an unknown target.
Assassins are swarming Washington, and already Kitty and Jamie have been caught in the crosshairs . . . but are they the targets?
`Alien Diplomacy' is the fifth book in Gini Koch's explosive space opera `Katherine "Kitty" Katt' series.
Gini Koch's beloved sci-fi series has hit so many high-notes in recent books that fans could be forgiven for thinking that things might calm down in this fifth instalment . . . after all, how could Ms Koch possibly compete with some of the jaw-dropping, pedal-to-the-metal helter-skletering plots of yesteryear? `Alien in the Family' included a wild wedding, while `Alien Proliferation' welcomed the birth of a much-anticipated alien-human bubs. Some may think that `Alien Diplomacy' is the come down, if you like, from all those larger-than-life plots and story thrill rides. But fans should not be deterred or concerned, because Jeff and Kitty are not settling into sedate family life just yet . . . not when assassins are descending on Washington and Jamie-Kat is showing every sign of being an above-average A-C baby.
The central focus of `Diplomacy' is on the rumour of an assassination attempt, planned for the President's Ball against an unknown target (though common sense points to the president. . . ) but when Jamie and Kitty get caught up in the assassination plot, everybody starts second-guessing the original targets.
This central `whodunit' storyline is pretty intense, and will keep you guessing. But as well as offering up an adrenaline shot, the plot also serves to introduce readers to Jeff and Kitty's new Washington setting (what with Jeff being an ambassador and all). We learn just how badly Kitty is fitting into her post-pregnancy time off . . . floating between `Washington Wife' and a `Mummy and Me' class. It's safe to say that our girl Kitty is missing the good old days of screaming Aerosmith while pumping some fuglies full of lead (and hairspray). I loved the fact that just because our heroine got her happily-ever-after (complete with handsome hubby and sweet baby girl) it doesn't mean she wants to stop kicking ass. And `Diplomacy' is really about Kitty's push-and-pull, between her duties as a wife and mother, and her urge to be out in the field watching Jeff's back and saving the world.
`Diplomacy' continues to expand on Koch's fantastical world. We meet a great cast of new characters like the mysterious Malcolm Buchanan, and we revisit some old favourites (including Kyle and Len, reformed football players, now bodyguards). We also meet someone from Kitty's past, her old sorority sister Caroline Chase, who has some hilarious stories to share about Kitty's college years.
And for those of you who were cheering and fist-pumping at the revelations in `Proliferation', concerning Christopher's character . . . rest assured, Amy is sticking around and there's a very sweet scene towards the end of `Diplomacy' - I love these two!
Gini Koch's fifth `Katherine "Kitty" Katt' is a wonderful instalment in this kick-butt series. Our girl Kitty may be happily settled down with a (sexy) ball and chain, she may be loving motherhood and `Mummy and Me' time. . . but that doesn't mean she isn't hankering for an ass-kickin', and `Diplomacy' is really all about her conflicting emotions between being a mother and being a hero. Another awesome instalment in an incredible series, and proof-positive that even when the story includes diaper-changes and poof baby bodyguards, Koch still has plenty of action and adventure for Jeff and Kitty!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Nikki B
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After everything she's been through, Kitty would love nothing more then a bit of down time. Sadly that just ins't in the cards. She's a new parent, she has a new job and with that job comes a responsibility that she become the face of a nation. No one is who they seem and if Kitty and Jeff have any chance of being successful at their new jobs, they will need to find out who is behind the attacks, what they want, and look fabulous and laid back while doing it. After all, important government figures don't kick ass....much.
Alien Diplomacy is Gini Koch's 5th forray into the world of Kitty Katt's (AKA Kitty Martini) world. Up to this point we have had many steamy scenes, hilarious one liners, tons of shady government conspiracies and way to many hot aliens dressed in Armani. I have rode this train since the beginning and wow what a ride it has been! This is definitely one of my favorite series and I have shouted to anyone that would listen that they needed to check this series out. Simply put, I love this series. Which is why is pains me to type the next paragraph.
I didn't like this one nearly as much as the past books. Kitty has a distinct personality. She's direct. She's an acquired taste. While I appreciated her awesome one liners again in A.D, her constant stream of questions seemed to grate on my nerves quite quickly. It appears that once again Kitty always seems to be the one that pulls that string that has all the ideas neatly falling into place. I wish Martini or Christopher got to unravel something on their own. Even Chuckie seems to always count on Kitty to get the ball rolling. After four books of this I was hoping Koch would change it up a bit and let someone else shine. A.D. is also slower then past books. I wasn't pulled in right off the bat and so the first 150 pages were more a struggle for me then I'd like. The slowness coupled with the growing length of these books just felt like to much to me. The lengths of these books is my main concern. There seems to be way to much filler as the books get longer. As much as I appreciate the wit and the way in which the team works through the issues, it's just becoming a chore to read all of it as the books get more complex. I don't need to know every single thing Kitty is thinking at every single second of the book. I love snark but I don't want every single page filled to the brim with it. I also think that while adding a baby (Jaime) to the mix was a unevitable evolution to the series, I think it was done to soon as some of the slowness revolves around Kitty and Martini being parents and not able to kick butt as often as they'd like.
The story line in A.D. with the shady stalkers and the blowing up of...well...a lot, was interesting and I enjoyed Mister Joel Oliver being more of a good guy this time around. In fact there are several characters that may have appaeared in previous books that hold a bigger role in A.D. I liked that. Even though there are a TON (and I mean that) of characters in these books, I find that I enjoy when more come in. Not to say it can't get confusing. It can. In fact I feel like having a manual with all the characters and who they like or don't like, abilities and personalities would be a good idea.
Don't get me wrong, I'm still CRAZY in love with this series.I still have the hots for Martini and still enjoy Kitty's personality. Even best friends get annoyed at each other occasionally. I just think AD fell a bit short for me and it makes me incredibly sad to say that. I also think that lovers of this series need to read the book regardless because of the ever evolving story arc. I find that at least once in a series something doesn't sit well with me...and unfortunately that's this book. I am looking forward to the next book and will approach it with a fresh attitude and outlook.
I give Alien Diplomacy by Gini Koch 3 stars!
Nikki- Ramblings From A Chaotic Mind
Alien Diplomacy is Gini Koch's 5th forray into the world of Kitty Katt's (AKA Kitty Martini) world. Up to this point we have had many steamy scenes, hilarious one liners, tons of shady government conspiracies and way to many hot aliens dressed in Armani. I have rode this train since the beginning and wow what a ride it has been! This is definitely one of my favorite series and I have shouted to anyone that would listen that they needed to check this series out. Simply put, I love this series. Which is why is pains me to type the next paragraph.
I didn't like this one nearly as much as the past books. Kitty has a distinct personality. She's direct. She's an acquired taste. While I appreciated her awesome one liners again in A.D, her constant stream of questions seemed to grate on my nerves quite quickly. It appears that once again Kitty always seems to be the one that pulls that string that has all the ideas neatly falling into place. I wish Martini or Christopher got to unravel something on their own. Even Chuckie seems to always count on Kitty to get the ball rolling. After four books of this I was hoping Koch would change it up a bit and let someone else shine. A.D. is also slower then past books. I wasn't pulled in right off the bat and so the first 150 pages were more a struggle for me then I'd like. The slowness coupled with the growing length of these books just felt like to much to me. The lengths of these books is my main concern. There seems to be way to much filler as the books get longer. As much as I appreciate the wit and the way in which the team works through the issues, it's just becoming a chore to read all of it as the books get more complex. I don't need to know every single thing Kitty is thinking at every single second of the book. I love snark but I don't want every single page filled to the brim with it. I also think that while adding a baby (Jaime) to the mix was a unevitable evolution to the series, I think it was done to soon as some of the slowness revolves around Kitty and Martini being parents and not able to kick butt as often as they'd like.
The story line in A.D. with the shady stalkers and the blowing up of...well...a lot, was interesting and I enjoyed Mister Joel Oliver being more of a good guy this time around. In fact there are several characters that may have appaeared in previous books that hold a bigger role in A.D. I liked that. Even though there are a TON (and I mean that) of characters in these books, I find that I enjoy when more come in. Not to say it can't get confusing. It can. In fact I feel like having a manual with all the characters and who they like or don't like, abilities and personalities would be a good idea.
Don't get me wrong, I'm still CRAZY in love with this series.I still have the hots for Martini and still enjoy Kitty's personality. Even best friends get annoyed at each other occasionally. I just think AD fell a bit short for me and it makes me incredibly sad to say that. I also think that lovers of this series need to read the book regardless because of the ever evolving story arc. I find that at least once in a series something doesn't sit well with me...and unfortunately that's this book. I am looking forward to the next book and will approach it with a fresh attitude and outlook.
I give Alien Diplomacy by Gini Koch 3 stars!
Nikki- Ramblings From A Chaotic Mind
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Kitty and Jeff have new roles in Alien Diplomacy. They are the ambassadors for Centurion American and while they accept their their new roles neither is very happy. After being the center of all the action they are now in a much more passive job. Someone else is doing his or her old jobs. Kitty is regulated to taking classes like Washington Wife's. A class that is suppose to school her in proper behavior for a Ambassador's wife. Of course she ranks at the bottom of the class. Just when she thinks she will die of boredom a new threat arrives. Word is that there will be an assassination during the Presidents Ball and the AC's are trying to find out who the target is so they can stop it from happening.
It is fun to see Kitty in a support role. I know I liked her much better in this book than I did in the last. While she is always fun her I know it all and I am the only one who comes up with any good ideas attitude in the last book kind of got on my nerves. She still has good ideas but is not rubbing everyone's nose it. For most of the book she is as clueless as everyone else.
I also like Jeff's change of attitude. His jealousy was also stepping on a few of my nerves. That was toned down a lot. What made the jealousy so bad was the fact that there was never any reason for him to be jealous. He is Kitty's one and only.
There are a great group of new characters and some of the side characters for previous books have an expanded role in Alien Diplomacy. I especially liked seeing how Mister Joel Oliver, the little snoop, has a more important part in the story.
The plot is very exciting but does not have as much over the top action as previous books. The pacing was much calmer with everything building to the big climax. It was not so calm that I could stand to put the books down. In fact I stayed up late to finish it. Of course at the end Kitty played a major role.
Little Jamie -Kat at age 3 months also had a big part to play. By the time she is one she may be able rule the world if she wanted.
Now I have to wait until December for the next book, Alien VS Alien, which I already have on pre-order.
Alien Diplomacy can stand-alone but I recommend reading the series in order. If you don't you will miss out on a lot of fun.
It is fun to see Kitty in a support role. I know I liked her much better in this book than I did in the last. While she is always fun her I know it all and I am the only one who comes up with any good ideas attitude in the last book kind of got on my nerves. She still has good ideas but is not rubbing everyone's nose it. For most of the book she is as clueless as everyone else.
I also like Jeff's change of attitude. His jealousy was also stepping on a few of my nerves. That was toned down a lot. What made the jealousy so bad was the fact that there was never any reason for him to be jealous. He is Kitty's one and only.
There are a great group of new characters and some of the side characters for previous books have an expanded role in Alien Diplomacy. I especially liked seeing how Mister Joel Oliver, the little snoop, has a more important part in the story.
The plot is very exciting but does not have as much over the top action as previous books. The pacing was much calmer with everything building to the big climax. It was not so calm that I could stand to put the books down. In fact I stayed up late to finish it. Of course at the end Kitty played a major role.
Little Jamie -Kat at age 3 months also had a big part to play. By the time she is one she may be able rule the world if she wanted.
Now I have to wait until December for the next book, Alien VS Alien, which I already have on pre-order.
Alien Diplomacy can stand-alone but I recommend reading the series in order. If you don't you will miss out on a lot of fun.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Too many screw-ups that don't make sense
Fifth in the Katherine "Kitty" Katt science-fiction romance revolving around Kitty Katt, one of several new ambassadors in Washington, D.C. Read more
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On The Job Training
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Published 7 months ago by kmcclell
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Love This and ALL Koch's "Alien" Books
These books are great fun and make me wish I'd been the one near the "accident" that first book! This premise is actually quite believable for Sci Fi/ Famtasy stories and while you... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Bvrlypauge
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good action otherwise not my favorite...
Ive really liked this series, but this one not my favorite, but still a good enough read to continue with the series. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Series Shawna
3.0 out of 5 stars
Diplomacy on another level
Gini Koch continues to take her readers on an incredible ride on what it might be like living with aliens. Read more
Published 10 months ago by kittyfaye
5.0 out of 5 stars
still going strong
This series is, thankfully, still going strong for me. Still hilarious and still great scooby doo mysteries that the kids get to foil every time. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Feles31
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not my Favorite of the Series but still liked
It is up to Kitty, Jeff and the whole Centaurion Division to again save the world. But this time the threat comes at them from all sides and no one know who is the true target is... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Kelly
4.0 out of 5 stars
A "Mommy and Me", Gun Totting Heroine
Alien Diplomacy is a crash course in savoir-faire, Kitty style! Kitty, Jeff, and sweet Jamie-Kat are on their way to Washington to make nice with the elite and stop an assassin. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Readaholics Anonymous
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Great SciFi intertaining romance and mystery & female leads
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