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Evolved Kindle Edition

by N.R. Walker (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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In 2068, androids are an integrated part of human life. Big Brother no longer just watches from the shadows. It’s in every household.

Lloyd Salter has OCD issues with noise, mess, and he’s uncomfortable with human interaction. When his ex claimed the only thing perfect enough to live up to his standards was an android, Lloyd dismissed it. But two years later, after much self-assessment, he thinks he may have been right.

SATinc is the largest manufacturer of androids in Australia, including the Fully Compatible Units known as an A-Class 10. Their latest design is the Synthetic Human Android UNit, otherwise known as SHAUN. Shaun is compatible to Lloyd’s every need; the perfect fit on an intellectual and physical basis. But Lloyd soon realises Shaun’s not like other A-Class androids. He learns. He adapts.

Sure that SATinc is aware Shaun functions outside of his programmed parameters, Lloyd must find a way to keep Shaun safe. No one can know how special Shaun is. No one can know he’s evolved.
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N. R. Walker is an Australian author who loves her genre of gay romance. She loves writing and spends far too much time doing it, but wouldnt have it any other way.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07CKJRFHW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BlueHeart Press (April 21, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 21, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1826 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 230 pages
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N.R. Walker is an Australian author, who loves her genre of gay romance. She loves writing and spends far too much time doing it, but wouldn't have it any other way. She is many things; a mother, a wife, a sister, a writer. She has pretty, pretty boys who live in her head, who don't let her sleep at night unless she gives them life with words.

She likes it when they do dirty, dirty things... but likes it even more when they fall in love.

She used to think having people in her head talking to her was weird, until one day she happened across other writers who told her it was normal. She's been writing ever since.

~

N.R. Walker was voted 2019 Goodreads M/M Romance Members' Choice Awards All-Time Favorite Author

and 2020 Goodreads M/M Romance Members' Choice Awards Hall of Fame

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Sylvie
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet futuristic romance!
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2018
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The Science Fiction genre is full of stories about robots and androids who exceed the parameters of their programming and become more than they were originally intended to be. But few are as sweet and charming as Evolved.

Lloyd is a bookish philosophy professor with strong OCD tendencies. His most recent boyfriend dumped him, saying he should try dating an android instead, since only an android could put up with all his issues. At first insulted, he soon takes the words of his ex to heart, and purchases an android - one of a new class of androids created especially for interpersonal relationships and designed to be Lloyd's perfect partner. Almost from the first Lloyd can see that Shaun doesn't behave like other Class A androids. He exhibits curiosity and initiative, and has no trouble expressing his opinions. Lloyd soon becomes convinced that there is more to Shaun than was programmed into him. He also becomes terrified that the company who created Shaun will want to recall him, or worse, permanently deactivate him if they find out how different Shaun is. Because Lloyd and Shaun have fallen in love.

N.R. Walker really has a knack for creating characters a reader can root for. It was so much fun watching Shaun discover his likes and dislikes, his feelings. And it was wonderful watching Shaun and Lloyd discover their love for each other.

This story is a complete novel and not part of a series. It has a great happy ending and an epilogue that will have you cheering. Enjoy!!
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Michael Holland
4.0 out of 5 stars Exceptionally Realistic Android Love Story
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2018
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Lloyd's ex planted the seed when he told him only a robot could satisfy his need for order, quite and intellect. The seed grows and soon Lloyd is serious considering the purchase of an android. It is the year 2068 after all, and “fully functional” androids or gynoids are readily available, for those than can afford them. It seems to be the only way Lloyd can have a relationship with someone he can stand to be around, and what could go wrong?

As I started reading this book, it occurred to me that it seems a bit odd there haven't been more books on this theme. Given what we saw with the development of the Internet, it's a pretty good bet that as robotics continue to develop with more human-like capabilities and appearance, it's only a matter of time before ‘sexbots’ become a thing. Some news headlines suggest we're already there. It seems like fertile ground for a speculative fiction story, yet this is the first one I've come across (I'm sure there are others that I just haven't been made aware of.)

“Evolved” paints quite a convincing picture of a man and the android that was designed to be his perfect match. Lloyd is quite believable as someone with so many hangups that it stops him from having a meaningful relationship with anyone. He isn't necessarily like-able, but he is relate-able and sympathetic. His new Android Shaun is portrayed quite convincingly. We've seen enough movies and shows with human-like androids to have certain expectations about them, and Shaun fits in nicely with that perception, at least at first. It may seem a bit odd, but Shaun is probably the more like-able of the two protagonists.

The plotting and pacing is nicely done. Once it becomes clear Shaun is something of an anomaly, it's not too hard to figure out where the story line will lead, but it's not all that clear how it's going to get there. This is also well written enough that the “journey” is as enjoyable as the destination. There are some genuinely funny moments along with the sexy and serious stuff.
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Lyric
5.0 out of 5 stars Was more beautifully sentient, beautifully human, beautifully real than I thought...
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2018
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First, I bought this book knowing this was a sci-fi fantasy queer book. Many of my favorite genres in one. Further, I was not ready for this book. No. My heart. My feelings. My heart is still beating true and raw for both the main characters, especially Sean. Honestly, the imagery and imagination of this authour to create this book. Phenomenal. This story was great. Very fantasial and I like it! This was a retreat. This was an escape that I did not know I needed at this time. The intricacies of the characters I felt attached to in different ways. I felt like I belonged. I knew that both of them would understand me since we share similar experiences as people... I am honestly attracted to Sean.. so much... I cannot even believe by how much! Hahaahha! I am truly grateful for this authour creating this beautiful masterpiece. If you buy this book try and remain open to your feelings, thoughts, and the expansion of this book because, personally, this book made me realize that I would fit into this world for more than one reason. Beautiful written. I applaud this authour. Thank you, N.R. Walker <3
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xoxo
5.0 out of 5 stars A great sci-fi M/M love story
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2024
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It's rare to find M/M romance that is also sci-fi, but this book is a winner on both fronts!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect combination of Sci-Fi and Romance!
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2018
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I've never read a MM Science Fiction novel before... considering Fantasy and Sci-Fi are my favorite genres, that seems ridiculous now, but I digress. This book is AMAZING.
First off the characters, Lloyd and Shaun, are perfect. Lloyd is a lonely philosophy professor, whose OCD and eccentricities make interacting with the normal human populous difficult. After his last long-term relationship blew up in smoke two years ago, he has been mulling over something his ex said. That he didn't want to be with a human, he wanted to be with a machine, an android. Lloyd considered this and found it to be true.
Enter Shaun. Shaun is not like other androids. He can think, feel, and choose independently. He can make fantastic conversation, has a great sense of humor, and best of all, he can and does care for Lloyd. He's honestly my favorite character in the novel.
But Shaun's difference also makes them targets.
The novel is a marvel. It is exciting and romantic. Equal parts Sci-fi thriller and romance, Evolved is a novel all readers should enjoy.
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Leigh Gaskill
4.0 out of 5 stars What it means to be human
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2023
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This was a really good read. It brings up good points of what it means to be human as well as what our society would look like should our technology develop to a point that androids become commonplace. I really liked the drama and action in this book, and I was thinking I got the twist and this book and I DIDNT! (not too proud to admit that lol). Great read!
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M B
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in Canada on July 13, 2019
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I really enjoyed this read. NR Walker had me at "Only broken things needed to be fixed. But I wasn’t broken. I didn’t need to be fixed. I needed to be understood." Lots of interesting discussion and insights.
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St7
5.0 out of 5 stars Mind blowing
Reviewed in India on June 27, 2019
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I have read many satisfactory books, many great books and many excellent ones. However, I have only read a limited number of phenomenal books, including this one. The book is an extraordinary masterpiece, it was so utterly perfect that I had decided to write my first review on Amazon, even after reading a million books.

Where do I even start?
The characters are not many but that’s one of the reasons I loved it as the author explored the connection between Lloyd and Shaun. I never thought something of this genre would be suitable for me as it ain’t my cup of tea. However this book changed that. It was so beautifully written and I felt a connection with the characters. Things weren’t rushed and always discussed and I could easily imagine this piece of fiction as something very real.

Things I loved about it:
- The exploration of emotions between characters
- Tech terminology that made me feel the author put a passionate amount of effort into writing this book
- The connection it provides to exploring aspects of daily life such as consent, curiosity and feelings
- There are much more but to keep it short, last but not least it was written so beautifully that it touched my heart and I will remember this for a very long time

Lastly, give this book a chance, it may have minor flaws but so minor that I haven’t faced any hindrance to the comprehension of the book. I loved this journey the book took me on and hopefully you will too, have a wonderful day and thank you for taking the time to read this.
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Isatis
4.0 out of 5 stars Une histoire originale et bien menée !
Reviewed in France on May 2, 2018
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N.R. Walker fait partie de mes auteurs MM favoris, elle ne m’a jusqu’à présent jamais déçue, cela m’a convaincue de lire son nouveau roman Evolved même si la SF n’est pas forcément ma tasse de thé !

Nous voilà projetés en 2068, dans un futur proche où les robots font partie du quotidien des hommes. Certaines de ces merveilles technologiques, les A-Class sont destinées à tenir le rôle de « compagnon » et sont parfaitement compatibles avec leurs nouveaux propriétaires. Quand le professeur de philosophie, Llyod Salter fait l’acquisition de Shaun, un androïde de ce type, il ne s’attendait pas à être fasciné par les capacités de Shaun et encore moins à s’attacher de façon profonde à cet androïde. Très vite, Llyod se rend compte que Shaun est différent, qu’il est ce qu’il ne devrait pas être, que ses capacités extraordinaires le mettent en danger car la SATinc, l’entreprise qui a mis au point Llyod pourrait s’intéresser de trop près à eux…

Le sujet de départ me semblait un peu glauque… L’acquisition d’un robot par un homme souffrant de TOC et ne supportant pas le contact humain, notamment pour assouvir ses besoins charnels et intellectuels, a de quoi effrayer et je ne voyais pas comment l’auteur allait donner vie à une histoire d’amour crédible. Et pourtant , j’ai cru en cette histoire et le couple Lloyd/Shaun m’a vraiment touchée. Alors oui, Shaun a été programmé pour être parfaitement compatible avec son propriétaire mais son évolution, sa façon d’agir, de se mettre à ressentir m’ont fait oublier son statut de simple machine. Très vite, je n’ai plus vu un simple androïde mais un être à part entière.
La première partie consacrée à la naissance de cette relation si particulière entre les deux héros est très réussie, des tâtonnements du début à un attachement profond qui se développe entre eux. L’attitude si respectueuse de Llyod à l’égard de Shaun a aussi grandement facilité l’acceptation de cette relation si particulière, tout comme la curiosité de Shaun et de sa façon de s’adresser à Llyod en toute franchise, sans dissimulation. Alors forcément, ce livre est aussi assez hot car si Llyod a acheté un androïde ce n’est pas simplement pour causer littérature et philosophie ! Nous avons donc droit un certain nombre de scènes érotiques ;)
Je n’ai pu m’empêcher d’avoir quelques frayeurs tant l’issue du roman me semblait désespérée…Mais ouf gros soulagement, nous avons droit à une très jolie happy end ! Et puis, ce roman est aussi intéressant dans le sens où il nous incite à réfléchir sur certains sujets et de se questionner sur certaines dérives de nos sociétés.

Une histoire d’amour originale et qui change de mes lectures habituelles, ça fait du bien !
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Nicoletta
5.0 out of 5 stars Man wünscht sich, man könnte auch einen haben...
Reviewed in Germany on May 31, 2018
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Die Vorstellung, sich ebenfalls einen solchen androiden Gefährten zu bestellen, ist für viele sicherlich sehr reizvoll.
Die langsame Art und Weise wie sich die Beziehung zw. Mensch und Maschine entwickelt und das Drama zum Ende hin waren glaubwürdig, teilweise zuckersüß und sehr kurzweilig. Ich konnte das Buch nicht gut weglegen.
Wer diese Story mag, dem kann ich das Buch "Heroes & Ghosts" von S.A. Payne sehr ans Herz legen. Die Geschichte ist deutlich intensiver und etwas anderes gelagert. Aber man wird auch viele Parallelen entdecken. Und es ist ein herzerwärmendes Buch, das ich noch nach Jahren in sehr guter Erinnerung habe! (Ich wollte ein Link einfügen aber die Suche findet "das Produkt" nicht... :-(()
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Luka
5.0 out of 5 stars Originale e dolcissimo
Reviewed in Italy on April 25, 2018
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Una ventata di originalità per questa novel di N.R.Walker. È stato un vero piacere conoscere Shaun, uno specialissimo androide che diventa qualcosa in più, evolvendosi durante il racconto e cambiando anche la vita del suo "custode". Una storia d'amore diversa dal solito che fa l'occhiolino ad Asimov e a Pinocchio ;-)
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