Blurb: āThe Emperor cares for each and every one of his subjects.ā
Many consider the catchphrase of the imperial Lotus Knights to be nothing more but well-polished propaganda, but for Yaden, it is a way of life.
A young Lotus Knight himself, his first mission in service of the Emperor sends him to the remote village of Hagermarsh, a suspiciously friendly place on a planet known for its inhospitable people. But how to uncover a demonist coven when nothing bad ever happens? Getting to know the villagers only complicates things – the motherly fishmonger surely isnāt a demonist. Nor the gruff leader of the local militia. And definitely not the cute baker from across the street.
Or are they?
Come discover a dazzling, hopeful universe of knights and monsters, of psions, aliens and ancient deities! The Demon of Hagermarsh is the first book of āSir Yadenā, an epic SF saga of grand adventure, romance, bromance and family, set in the multi-faceted Virasana Empire. It is a romantic adventure and can be read as a standalone.
Review: Not a lot is given about Yaden’s Lotus Knight but there are a lot of flashbacks before this happens. He is given a mission by the emperor to look for demons in a small village. The village seems friendly and quaint. Darios is his gladiator guardian who I liked a lot.
I liked most things that happen in this very long story. Unfortunately, it was a little too much on details that were unnecessary for me at times as I stopped multiple times and had to regroup myself to continue reading. A good portion of the first half of this story is this way and the good stuff starts happening at the halfway mark.
Given that this is the first book in a series many authors try to fit too much in the first book and sometimes it feels overwhelming. This was the case with this book to me. After the halfway mark things are still slow but better. I never actually got a feel for Yaden and Caleb as a couple.
The many genre’s in this book added an extra element that brought enjoyment to the story. I am looking forward to seeing what happens in the next book.
Hi guys! We have Beryll and Osiris Brackhaus stopping by today with the tour for their new release The Demon of Hagermarsh, we have an exclusive excerpt and Shorty’s review, so check out the post and enjoy! ā¤ ~Pixie~
The Demon of Hagermarsh
(Virasana Empire: Sir Yaden 01)
by
Beryll and Osiris Brackhaus
āThe Emperor cares for each and every one of his subjects.ā
Many consider the catchphrase of the imperial Lotus Knights to be nothing more but well-polished propaganda, but for Yaden, it is a way of life.
A young Lotus Knight himself, his first mission in service of the Emperor sends him to the remote village of Hagermarsh, a suspiciously friendly place on a planet known for its inhospitable people. But how to uncover a demonist coven when nothing bad ever happens? Getting to know the villagers only complicates things – the motherly fishmonger surely isnāt a demonist. Nor the gruff leader of the local militia. And definitely not the cute baker from across the street.
Or are they?
Come discover a dazzling, hopeful universe of knights and monsters, of psions, aliens and ancient deities! The Demon of Hagermarsh is the first book of āSir Yadenā, an epic SF saga of grand adventure, romance, bromance and family, set in the multi-faceted Virasana Empire. It is a romantic adventure and can be read as a standalone.
Blurb: After a long stint in the training camps, Prince Derrick and his best friend Kylar are finally coming home to Tygeria. Celebrating on the lawless moon Belline, they run into Drex pirates and a wild brawl ensues. When the smoke clears and the dust settles, a friendly drink with a gorgeous young man named Egan leads to more than they bargained for.
Both Kylar and Derrick wake up the next morning in the brothel upstairs, bleary-eyed, hung-over and knowing that something significant happened to each of themāthey just aren’t sure what it was. Running to catch their shuttle, they slip away from their wild night not knowing that the handsome and dangerous Rhaegar Barbosa, the pirate king himself, has claimed Derrick as his mate.
Teaming up to find the men who they now claim as their own, Rhaegar and Egan head to Tygeria. Rhaegar takes matters into his own hands and kidnaps Derrick, along with several members of the royal family. When threats begin to mount from all sides, Rhaegar realizes he may have to give up everything if he hopes to keep the one man he can’t live without.
Review: Each book in Mate of the Tyger Prince collection features a different romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order.
Derrick and his best friend decide to spend their time after finishing training, getting drunk. To bad their memories are a bit foggy. Derrick is the prince to his world, and is now facing a young man who is pregnant. A man who is a pirate, a pirate that has some big secrets. The trouble is the King states that Derrick must marry Egan, a man he does not remember. The problem was, Derrick was not the one who got him pregnant. Kylar needs to come home soon.
I am afraid that this series is one of those that I couldn’t remember very well. Which is not a good sign for me. The constant going back and forth is troublesome and drove me nuts. The characters are charming but also spunky as hell. I don’t much care for Rhaegar. I think he has more secrets to tell, but he comes off as an ass. The king however needs to be kicked in the butt. He was an ass to his son and didn’t do the book any good. There is adventure, danger, murder, hot sex and well you will just have to read the story for more.
I hate to admit that this series was not one of my favorites. The story is entertaining and I did enjoy it, but the story just doesn’t flow right. It came off as choppy and not well articulated, but that doesn’t say the story is not good. It has some great potential, but so far it just needs a bit more work to it. I will see how the next book turns out to make up my mind though.
Hi guys! We have J.S. Fields popping in today with her new sci-fi release Tales from Ardulum, we have a great new excerpt and a fantastic $10 NineStar GC giveaway, so check out the post and enter the giveaway!ā¤Ā ~Pixie~
Tales from Ardulum
(Ardulum 04)
by
J.S. Fields
One year after saving the Neek homeworld and redefining the peopleās religion, the crew of the Scarlet Lucidity returns to the Charted Systems for a much-needed break. For Nicholas and Yorden, the Systems will always be home, but for Emn and Atalant, too many memories compound with Emnās strange new illness to provide much relaxation.
TALES FROM ARDULUM continues the journey of Atalant, Emn, Yorden, Nicholas, and Salice as they try to define their place in a galaxy that no longer needs them while battling the artifacts of Ardulan colonization. Other stories include Yordenās acquisition of the Mercyās Pledge (and his grudge against the galaxy), Atalantās exile from her homeworld, Ekimet and Savathās romance, and many others.
Hi guys! We have J.S. Fields popping in today with her new upcoming sci-fi release Tales from Ardulum, we have a brilliant guest post from J.S. where she shares a short fiction, a great excerpt and a fantastic giveaway, so check out the post and enter the giveaway!ā¤Ā ~Pixie~
Tales from Ardulum
(Ardulum 04)
by
J.S. Fields
One year after saving the Neek homeworld and redefining the peopleās religion, the crew of the Scarlet Lucidity returns to the Charted Systems for a much-needed break. For Nicholas and Yorden, the Systems will always be home, but for Emn and Atalant, too many memories compound with Emnās strange new illness to provide much relaxation.
TALES FROM ARDULUM continues the journey of Atalant, Emn, Yorden, Nicholas, and Salice as they try to define their place in a galaxy that no longer needs them while battling the artifacts of Ardulan colonization. Other stories include Yordenās acquisition of the Mercyās Pledge (and his grudge against the galaxy), Atalantās exile from her homeworld, Ekimet and Savathās romance, and many others.
Blurb: Decades of searching and fighting has taught Azakeen one thing. He’s done with fighting, and he’s found his two mates, Alkan, a fellow Jorzzon warrior, and the sultry Jeboo demon, Frey Dristral. After a decree by the formidable Jeboo empress, Firth, there’s hope for them, but Frey is terrified that his family will try to interfere. Despite the new law, they’re against any inter-species mingling. Added to which, they discover a plot to undermine the new alliance between Jorzzon and Jeboo, and need to take down a deadly enemy of Azakeen’s, his brutal successor to the Jorzzon 2nd Division, Chakron. All good fun. Azakeen and Alkan don their battle armor again, determined to bring Frey back to their arms, and defeat all those who seek to create chaos in the new peace of Planet Hydra. Jorzzon Invasion, anyone?
Review: Betrayal and evil plans are set to try an cause a war between Jeboo and Jorzzon. It is up to Frey, Alkan and Azakeen to stop it before it starts. There are many players involved from Jeboo to Jorzzon.
I loved everything about this fast paced, action packed story. It was tense and had me on the edge of my seat until the very end.
Blurb:Morgan Murray is an easy, fun-loving guy. He excels at being a soldier, but never wanted more out of life. Somehow, he ends up in a position of authority on Dru’s new ship, the Blue Sparrow. Now he has to deal with what he dreads most. Responsibilities. Dru and her crew are given the task of finding Wyatt Morrick and telling him about his father’s death. Along the way, Morgan soon learns that responsibility can be painful, difficult, and frightening. It can also lead to something very special.
Dr. Wyatt Morrick is in trouble. Big trouble. He and his medical crew are stuck on a planet under attack. He may not be a soldier, but he has patients and friends to worry about. With very few supplies left, something has to give for them to survive. The whole planet’s future is at stake and he is stuck hiding in a cave.
When Morgan saves Wyatt and his friends, the two men are given a gift, each other. Their love can’t stop the Concord, though, and someone has to. Morgan has to grow and accept his responsibilities, and Wyatt has to move on from his father’s death. That death just happens to be a little more complicated then Wyatt expected.
Author’s Note: 55,000+ words. This is a m/m love story with no angst and no cheating, just a HEA. There is lots of action, sex, mpreg, and a few potty mouths involved in the story. 18+ readers only, please. It is also the third book in a series that is best read in order. Read “The Mercenary’s Mate,” and “The General’s Mate” first!
Review: So much happens in this story as Wyatt and Morgan come to terms with different things going on their lives. There are twists and turns around every corner as you traverse through this exciting story. Many characters make an appearanceĀ as book progresses.
I liked that we found out what happened to Morgan. Trying to fend off attacks while getting closer is no easy feat for Morgan and Wyatt. I liked the added details into both men.
Blurb: Welcome back to the Blue Solace: (Sequel to “The Mercenary’s Mate”)
Leti Ando and Will Hackett are certain about one thing in all the galaxy. They love one another. Now that they are mated, it’s time to meet Hack’s parents and settle into their new home. In a normal courtship, the two would spend time getting to know one another and reveling in their love. Normal isn’t what they get.
Leti struggles to understand the artifact Dr. Morrick left them, but what he’s discovering is unbelievable and completely frightening. If his theories are true, then the entire galaxy is at risk. Meanwhile, he tries to adjust to Charybdis Station, deal with his parents, and worse of all, learn to cook. Luckily he has friends, old and new, to help him.
Hack comes home to Charybdis Station, expecting a break from the hectic adventures of the past few months. What he gets are changes, more responsibilities, and a war with the Concord. He’ll deal with it, though. All he has to do is look around him to understand why it’s time to fight back.
Together, the new couple must learn to stand together, to accept and support one another. Their happiness isn’t the only thing at risk.
Author’s Note: 60,000+ words. This is a m/m love story with no angst and no cheating, just a HEA. There is lots of action, sex, mpreg, and a few potty mouths involved in the story. 18+ readers only, please. It is also the second book in a series that is best read in order. Read “The Mercenary’s Mate” first!
Blurb: Welcome to the mercenary ship, The Blue Solace:
Leti Ando needs off planet and fast. He has a best friend and a new half-sister to rescue, and he needs to be sneaky about it. Unfortunately sneaky isn’t really his thing. With the help of a friend, Leti and his menagerie, along with his two companions, stow away aboard a mystery ship. Little does he know that The Blue Solace belongs to the infamous mercenary, Captain Will Hackett, a man he’ll come to love with everything inside him.
Will has been in a bitchy ass mood for the past six months. He’s restless and grumpy, but doesn’t know why. He knows he needs something and he can’t find it, but his crew are out of patience and insist on some R &R back home at Charybdis Station.
Then Hack finds a stow away angel and everything changes. Leti is his mate and he’ll do anything to keep him safe and happy, even smile.
The galaxy’s not a safe place, though, and The Blue Solace has a job to do: pick up a renowned scientist and his mysterious artifact. Then get them safely back to Charybdis Station. Hack and Leti don’t realize their romance story is about to get hijacked by Concord mercenaries. Their love is easy, it happens just like that. Staying alive and keeping the galaxy safe? That’s a little harder.
Author’s Note: 41,801 words. (Previously published as “Happens Just Like That”). This is a m/m love story with no angst and no cheating, just a HEA. There is lots of action, sex, mpreg, and a few potty mouths involved in the story. 18+ readers only, please. It is also the first of two books about this specific couple.
Review: Leti and his many pets, sister and travel companion stow away aboard a mercenary ship to get away from his father. The mercenary captain has been irritating and grumpy but not knowing why until he meets his mate Leti that is a stowaway.
Many antics take place as the many exotic animals are taken over by various crew members and everyone finds a place. I liked the way the story progressed but have to confess that I was a bit put off by how nice a mercenary captain was in this story. I was expecting him to be a bit more gruff not happy all the time.
After saving the world twice, Xander, Jameson and friends plunge headlong into a new crisis. The ithaniāthe aliens who broke the worldāhave reawakened from their hundred millennia-long slumber. When Xander and Jameson disappear in a flash, an already fractured world is thrown into chaos.
The ithani plans, laid a hundred thousand years before, are finally coming to pass, and they threaten all life on Erro. Venin and Alix go on a desperate search for their missing and find more than they bargained for. And Quince, Robin and Jessa discover a secret as old as the skythane themselves.
Will alien technology, unexpected help from the distant past, destiny and some good old-fashioned firepower be enough to defeat an enemy with the ability to split a world? The final battle of the epic science fiction adventure that began in Skythane will decide the fate of lander and skythane alike. And in the north, the ithani riseā¦.
Review: In this exciting conclusion Jameson and Xander head to a place where someone helps them in their quest to stop the events from unfolding and destroying the world. At the same time their friends go on their own journeys to help stop the takeover for good. Each discover secrets that help unravel the mystery of the first humans, Nimfeach, Ithani and Skythane.
I was in awe of well this story was told and brought to life with each page. The details were amazing and made me feel as though I was there witnessing everything that was and will come to pass. The leader of the Ithani was a ruthless leader with plans in the making that only helped himself and enslaved others.
I loved the information of how everything was started so long ago. The Nimfeach were truly done wrong by Jirron and the Ithani. My heart went out to them and everything they had gone through.
The ending was a fascinating and dangerous mission to put a stop to Jirron and his plans once and for all.
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Ithani
(Oberon Cycle 03)
by
J. Scott Coatsworth
Time is running out.
After saving the world twice, Xander, Jameson and friends plunge headlong into a new crisis. The ithani–the aliens who broke the world–have reawakened from their hundred millennia-long slumber. When Xander and Jameson disappear in a flash, an already fractured world is thrown into chaos.
The ithani plans, laid a hundred thousand years before, are finally coming to pass, and they threaten all life on Erro. Venin and Alix go on a desperate search for their missing and find more than they bargained for. And Quince, Robin and Jessa discover a secret as old as the skythane themselves.
Will alien technology, unexpected help from the distant past, destiny and some good old-fashioned firepower be enough to defeat an enemy with the power to split a world? The final battle of the epic science fiction adventure that began in Skythane will decide the fate of lander and skythane alike. And in the north, the ithani riseā¦.
Blurb: The fallout from Derrickās union with Rhaegar and Blakeās aid in his sonās elopement has been intense, to say the least. After a blistering brawl between Blake and Davos, Davos leaves Blake, because he isnāt ready to forgive him, and most shockingly of all, he says he isnāt sure he even wants to.
Blake is frightened and hurt by his actions, but terribly angry. He follows the king back to Tygeria, if only because Davos had the gall to take their two younger children with him when he left. His ship is slower than the kingās, though, and when he arrives back on Tygeria, he finds the king has left again, on a wild chase after his errant son and his pirate mate. Even worse, he makes a unilateral decision to send their son Larz to a faraway planet for military training, against Blakeās express wishes.
When Davos, Derrick and Larz all go suddenly missing, Blake attempts a rescue mission, but encounters a strange wormhole in space, and is flung through it to crash on an unknown planet called Tveir. Strangest of all the planet is populated by Tygerians and their handsome king. Injured and disoriented, Blake begins to feel as if heās trapped in some crazy story. Except this isnāt any kind of story at allāthis is Blakeās life, and the plot has just taken an unexpected, heartbreaking and totally infuriating twist.
Review: Blake and Davos have one hell of a fight after Blake helped his son escape with Rhaegar. So much so that each man said something horrible, but Davos even more. Then he leaves Blake on one planet and heads home, but of course Blake is going to follow. Especially since Davos took their two youngest back with them. When Blake makes it back home, it is to only find out Davos went to find his son and sonās husband. Blake is pissed and going to get them all back. To bad the trip doesnāt go as plan, think alternate universe.
Too bad Davos and Rhaegar are not the same when they crash. Now it is going to take Blake and Derrick all they have and know to get them all back home. Might not be as easy as one thinks.
This story is a great idea but failed to deliver for me. It was hard to follow especially in the beginning. I knew right off the bat about alternate universe but to think that if they lived there, then the ones that come through the wormhole are basically emerged in to one. With very few memories of the lives they led before they ended in hell. I guess it should be called parallel universe, but still strange. The only reason Blake and Derrick remember all is because they never lived in the new world, so to speak.
I knew why Davos was the way he was, but it made the story drop quite a bit for me. He didnāt make it up when Blake finds out he is pregnant. However in the end he does make up for being an ass. However it was a bit too late for me to even truly like it. I was a bit disappointed in it. I can honestly say that this is not one of those memorable stories. I can also tell you that this is one of those books that I will probably never read again, which was not a good sign for me.
Over all the story is well told, fast paced but also mixed with a slower pace in some parts, danger filled and action packed. It is an entertaining story but was just to much stuff in it that made it dull for me.
Hi guys! We have J. Scott Coatsworth popping in today with the stunning cover to his upcoming releaseĀ Ithani, we have a great excerpt and a brilliant giveaway where 5 ecopies of Skythane are up for grabs, so check out the post and enter the giveaway!Ā ā¤Ā ~Pixie~
Ithani
(Oberon Cycle 03)
by
J. Scott Coatsworth
Time is running out.
After saving the world twice, Xander, Jameson and friends plunge headlong into a new crisis. The ithani–the aliens who broke the world–have reawakened from their hundred millennia-long slumber. When Xander and Jameson disappear in a flash, an already fractured world is thrown into chaos.
The ithani plans, laid a hundred thousand years before, are finally coming to pass, and they threaten all life on Erro. Venin and Alix go on a desperate search for their missing and find more than they bargained for. And Quince, Robin and Jessa discover a secret as old as the skythane themselves.
Will alien technology, unexpected help from the distant past, destiny and some good old-fashioned firepower be enough to defeat an enemy with the power to split a world? The final battle of the epic science fiction adventure that began in Skythane will decide the fate of lander and skythane alike. And in the north, the ithani riseā¦.
Blurb:Ā A young half-breed Blood Demon called Scrub has spent four hundred years aboard the slave ship Goliath. He’s eaten his way through the crew who abused him for decades, and sees a feast on the horizon. Two humanoids, Hamish and Cruz, on a mission to salvage the old ship. Scrub’s starved of affection and food, and isn’t sure whether to eat them or love them forever. Tough choice. Deciding to wait and see, his curiosity takes over, and he follows them back to their ship, already well on his way to falling in love. A misunderstanding leads him to flee back to Goliath after he claims his humans by mistake…triggering a chain reaction that will have startling consequences. Then his mother, Firth, arrives. Arrogant, condescending, and determined to bring Scrub back home to take over ruling her planet, Scrub isn’t best pleased. There’s only one solutionāchuck her out the nearest air lock until she behaves. Job done.
Review: Scrub is a half breed blood demon or as others refer to his kind: Jeboo. His other half is Jixian. They are fierce and have a huge hunger. But because of Scrubs other half he can control his.
This young man has been aboard a slavers ship called Goliath for four hundred years as a slave. Hamish and Cruz decide to salvage Goliath what they find is their mate. Trust is fragile. An attack happens and the two men rescue Scrub after he defends them.
Blurb: Bray is happy with life on Landran, surrounded by friends and those he considers family. But, just when he thinks they can settle down and enjoy the lives theyāve created there, another kidnapping forces them all back into action. With enemies coming from unexpected places, the hunt is on to find out who is targeting their clans and tearing apart families.
Known for his tactical genius and ability to solve problems, Bray works on piecing together the clues, determined to find the answers they need. What he finds leads him into the wilderness, facing one of the harshest environments possible, and Bray pushes himself to the edge, taking risks that no one would ever ask him to.
Leo has watched from the sidelines, helping out the Avanti, Kastain, and other clans as much as he can. Through it all heās focused on one manā Bray. Thrilled to be close to him, he wishes circumstances were different. Rather than getting to know him, heās watching Bray risk life and limb for those he cares about.
Meeting up with Leo brings Bray the help he needs, but also a need to fight the growing connection between them. They know if they are to have a chance to explore their bond, they must find the enemy out to destroy them and help put Landran back on the right path.
Their friends are quick to lend support, giving the Avanti and Landran the advantage they need to take on a fight that will determine the survival of everything and everyone they’ve grown to love.
Review: Each book in the Avanti Chronicles collection features a new romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order.
Bray is one of the last of the avanti to find a mate and he is wondering if it is the one man he has fallen in love with. To bad his ass has no clue what Leo thinks or feels. Then there is the betrayal from other tribes coming at them left and right, plus the dangers they donāt see and the kidnapping of one of their precious children. A war is what they want and a war is what they will get.
Leo is the head of his tribe but he knows with all his heart that Bray is his. When he goes to help Bray on setting up one of the traitors, he had not expected to have to help him find Chance nor what him climb a mountain without any gear. Talk about giving a man a heart attack. They find that during a war that is coming, that they have more family and friends then they thought.
I came across this author when the very first book in this series came out, and each time a new book comes I must go read the previous books again. It goes to show you how good these people are that they have others from different worlds coming to their aide. This is a family and friend group that I wished I belonged to. The story caught my attention from the start and kept it going all the way.
This story gave me excitement, adventure, danger, betrayal, cuddling and some hot sexy times. It gave me amazing characters that will just rock your world. I am not really sure I liked the ending though, it was a bit on the depressing side of things. Tate is the same as always and lets just face it, he rocks. Hot and sexy mates, war and fights and loving all wrapped into one sizzling package.
I had a blast reading this and will admit that I am going to go back to the very first book and start reading them again.
Blurb: Dea’s life is all about his role as a commander of a battlecruiser. At the height of his career, he can take command of any ship he wants, he’s well respected, and surrounded by friends and family. Yet, something has been missing for a long time. Part of his soul was left behind at the academy, with someone he walked away from all those years ago.
Uri loves control. It’s in every part of his life, his work as commander, his friendships, and even the bedroom, but there is one person he can’t control, and that is the one person who turns his life upside down.
A deadly attack forces Dea and Uri to work together, putting their troubled past behind them for the survival of all those under their command. Yet, working together could be the toughest challenge either of them has ever faced as memories bombard them, stirring up feelings that were never dealt with. They struggle to resist the pull they have on each other, falling back into old habits, no matter how hard they try to resist them.
With shadowy forces trying to seize power, enemies old and new come out of hiding, and the battles begin to rage. The future of not just the demons, but other worlds hang precariously on the edge of a blade. Life and death decisions need to be made, and Uri and Dea find themselves leaning on each other as they lead their crews through treacherous space.
With conspiracies and plots all around them, they soon realize they are all in greater danger than anyone believed possible, and the plans to change the Alliance go far deeper than they first thought.
Review: Each book in the Demonic Tales collection features a new romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order.
This is one family that is full of traitors but the guys are going to kick ass. Evan went through a whole lot to get the information he had stolen from the Senate to the rightful people. He knew what it would cost him but he knew in his heart it was the right thing to do.
Dea and Uri have known each other since training and they have been known to hate each other with a passion, but these two take it to the extreme sometimes. Although they are both hiding the fact that they want each other. When Dea found Evan hiding on his ship, he knew that he had to trust the young man. When danger came, it was Uri who ended up saving their butts. Lets just say things are going to heat up.
Uri has always wanted Dea but he feels that Dea is just not there yet or maybe he will never be. However when Dea is in trouble, Uri knows he will do all to save the man he loves.
This story has more action then any other book I have came across in a long time. I loved the guys although Ari is still one of my favorites. Although when Evan starts hanging with them, who knows just how much trouble those three are going to get into. It has danger, excitement, hot sexy times, action, and so much more in this book. I can tell you that this is one series that will be read more than once.
It gave me everything I could want in a story and so much more. I had a blast reading it and canāt wait to see what other stories this amazing author has coming.
Blurb: Commander Boāsaverin Hevalis, head of the Cobalts, is trying to recover from the injuries he sustained in battle. The enforced downtime is giving him too much time to think, torture for a man of action. The trouble in their sector is weighing heavily on his mind as it seems to be getting ever closer to the demon homeworld.
The only good thing is the strange green-haired man he rescued constantly stealing his attention. There is something about Ari that pulls at Bo in a way no other ever has. As the two get to know each other, there is no denying the attraction between them. Bo longs to show Ari a life that he’s never had a chance to experience before.
Held hostage by his mother, Ari grew up locked away from everything and everyone, only experiencing the world on his compcube and longing to explore what is outside the walls that trap him. Now, living with the demons, he’s free to find himself and live his own life and find his passions.
Even as feelings grow between Ari and Bo, enemies lurk in the shadows, slowly working to take down the demon leaders and send Ari back to his controlling mother. Bo will face down any danger to prevent Ari being taken from him, allowing them to start the life they both deserve.
Review: Each book in the Demonic Tales collection features a new romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order.
Bo was pretty much raised by the ruling father when his family had been killed in an explosion. He had done all that he could and needed to do to make colbot warrior status. Now he was their commander and wore that with pride. When his group saved his Princeās mate and another young man from being sold off, he knew that his heart has been given to the young man. However demons donāt date, they screw. However Bo knew that he was going to have to go slow and learn to date.
Ari is a sweet young man who has been belittled his entire life by his family and others. He was unique in the fact that he could have children but it made him easy to sell to others. When he was rescued by the demonās he was frightened but strangly he felt protected by their commander. He just needed to remember that when his mother shows up and starts her crap, as usual.
Bo and Ari were a big hit with me, and the best part was Boās reaction to Ariās surprising news. Just wait for it, because it will have you laughing. Ari was the biggest hit and boy is that young man going to be a handful.
This story was fascinating and made me want to read book one again as well as read this one a second time. I can tell with the first paragraph that it will be one of my favorite series and will be read many times over. It has excitement, hot sexy time, danger and some crazy attitudes in it, and so much more than what I could have asked for. It caught my attention from the moment I started reading and kept it all the way to the end, so much so that I stayed up way past my bed time to read it.
I cannot wait to start reading the next book and would definitely recommend it.
Blurb: An outing takes a dangerous turn when the life of a little one is nearly lost and traps are discovered littering clan lands. Hunter, Tir, and the clan travel to all corners of Derin land, determined to face the threats and remove the men responsible for them.
Even his fabled Avanti training may not be enough to prepare Hunter for a new enemy. It will take every skill he possessesāphysical and mentalāto overcome what lies ahead. With one of their own missing, and dangers closing in on all sides, help comes from a surprising source.
The men set out on both a rescue mission and quest to seek out those who are intent on destroying them. With a determination borne of desperation, they use everything in their arsenal to complete their mission.
Unsure who they can trust, the men fight not only for love and survival, but also everything they hold dear.
Review: Each book in the Avanti Chronicles collection features a new romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characers, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order.
Wow, I donāt even know where to really start with this review. This has been probably the best story I have came across in a long time. It is an emotional rollercoaster for many. Hunter and Tir have finally got their happy ending, but not without a load of pain before hand.
This starts off with Chance getting caught in a trap and damn if that boy is not as strong as his family. It leads us on a very dangerous trip for our favorite guys. While Hunter and the guys are out looking for more traps and who laid them, Hunter is taken.
This forces Tir to realize his feelings for Hunter and to show him what he means to him. That is after he finds him. Which once more leads us to betrayal in the clan, severe injuries, close death encounters, Chanceās coming into a special girt and so much more. The way the author protrayed them in all their true feelings was pretty amazing. I would definitely love to have a Refrinti for myself, they are so dedicated and loyal, not to mention strong of heart. The conspiracy that shows a bit more to what they are looking at is very complex and sometimes a bit confusing.
There is a mystery just dying to be solved, pieces coming together but still a big one out of sight. The connection that the characters have with each other is truly amazing. The connection they have with the Refrinti is mind blowing, and not to mention the connection the Refrinti have with each other. This is a truly complex and I just canāt even think of the word type of story. The love these two men have for each other is hot and damn set the sheets on fire please.
I will admit that it wasnāt until I started reading this book that I wanted to go back and read the previous ones. They donāt stand out like they should, but this one brings them all back to me. I guess it just has been a long time since I had read them, that makes me wish I kept them a bit closer. I will also admit that the added chronicle part doesnāt really do it justice. However that will all definitely change, because this story made me want to go read them all right now, and then read this one over.
I had a lot of fun reading this, and will admit a bit of tears, but lots of fun. I would definitely recommend this book.
Blurb: A powerful Galactic Empireādevastated by a mysterious plagueālost in antiquity.
Terran Colonistsāfleeing an Earth void of life and pursued by a hostile alien aggressor.
Two young Terran Explorers and their psychically bonded, genetically enhanced Panther teammates, are marooned on an unexplored planet when their ship is attacked. Injured and cut off from any hope of rescue, Jar’ek must save his friend and shipmate, Kallehn from imminent death. The Ranger team will need to use every bit of knowledge and skill they possess if they want to survive.
Unknown to the Ranger Team, this Planet is not as uninhabited as their surveys had indicated. Something else is thereā¦. Something old beyond countingāwatchingāwaitingājudging them. When Jar’ek and his team set foot on Jaden-325-4, they set into motion a future they know nothing aboutāyet may shake the very foundations of civilization.Ā
This book is recommended for Sci-Fi enthusiasts 14 to 99.
Review: We join this epic journey as the SEED awakens; the SEED is all thatās left after a deadly plague wiped out their powerful Galactic Empire, asleep for thousands of years it now needs a host so it can begin to rebuild a civilization that prospered and was peaceful.
Earth is no more it was destroyed by the Treech and humanity fled, the last of humanity now reside on two planets with New Hope reigning over Promise. The Terran Confederation has a stranglehold on its people, their rules are absolute and the people in power are greedy and determined to grab as much power as possible.
From the Terran Exploration Vessel Dragon Eye, Ranger team Jar’ek Constandor and Kallehn Frix and their X’Ah-Panths partners, S’Fah and J’Uhr (genetically enhanced Pantherās that they can mind-touch with), are sent down to Jaden-325-4 to discover any abandoned alien technology that could aid the Terran Confederation. But disaster strikes and Jarāek has to take a risk if he is to rescue Kallehn from certain death.
This is an amazing story; the imagination that went into creating the world building and characters is just mind blowing. The characters are fully fleshed out and interesting, the secondary characters are just as fully developed and we get to see some interesting changes as they begin to face the reality of their situation.
While it took a little while to get used to the writing style the storyline gripped me from the beginning, I found myself sucked into an out of this world experience and became fully invested in Jarāek and Kallehn and the adventure they had begun. We get taken to far flung corners of the Galaxy (and beyond) as we follow a host of characters (including AI probes), we face danger and mystery, intrigue and betrayalā¦ ah it was just a perfect mix.
Jarāek and Kallehn are a well suited couple, they are best friends and Ranger partners but have always kept their true feelings for each other hidden as itās against the Terran Confederationās rules (just so you know ANY intimate relations are frowned upon for any Terren). Their life and death situation and the drastic actions of Jarāek change all that and they finally speak the truth to each other.
We also have other relationships develop as other characters situations change; just maybe Jarāekās actions could free the last of humanity from their chains. But! Thatās not all, Jarāek has a new mission to undertake, rebuilding the Harmonic Empire, gather any of the Empire that was lost and bring peace and harmony to all worlds. It will be a trial as Jarāek and Kallehn take up their new responsibilities.
Now I mentioned that the writing style took a bit of getting used to, well I was thrown at first because of how it was arranged but it also made it very easy to know just who was speaking.
Ā SEED:Ā {āIf you are judged worthy, you will have the power to heal your friend.Ā If you are judged unworthy, we can do nothing for him or you.Ā That is the way of things.Ā We cannot vary from the protocol.ā}
Ā Jar’ek:Ā āSo, I must surrender myself and give up everything that I am or could ever be so that I can save my friend?”
At first I thought it was written the way it was because it was a consciousness speaking to an AI, then because the people speaking were on a space ship, but as it continued to happen I began to care less about why it was happening and was just glad that it was so clear as to who was speaking, especially when you have the Terrenās, the X’Ah-Panths, the SEED and the AIās conversing at different times throughout the story so you never have to try to figure out just who said what.
Now the characters are great, they have a lot thrown at them in just a small timeframe especially Jarāek so we do have some meltdowns as they get used to their new lives, but saying that I did want to give Jarāek a smack with the risks he took *shakes head* seriously man, the weight of an Empire rests on your shoulders and youāre not invincible!
I will hold my hands up and admit that putting the story down was hard, it became ājust one more chapterā and then the end of the book appeared and it was 3.30am!!!! And oh my god what an endingā¦ theyād just discovered an important message and bam! Thereās the ending and me wishing the next book was published so I could continue reading *pout*
So this is a thoroughly entertaining story with plenty of action, danger, a couple of romances and a hefty challenge. If you love science fiction and space opera then you must give this book a shot, it is just fantastic.
HiĀ guys! We have J.S. Fields popping in today with her new lesbian sci-fi releaseĀ Ardulum: Third Don, we have a great excerpt and a fantastic $10 NineStar GC giveaway, so check out the post and enjoy!ā¤Ā ~Pixie~
Ardulum: Third Don
(Ardulum 03)
by
J.S. Fields
The planet wakes.
Atalant is torn between two worlds. In uncharted space, head of a sentient planet, the new eld of Ardulum now leads the religion she once rejected. Emn is by her side, but the Mmnnuggl war brewing in the Charted Systems, threatening her homeworld of Neek, cannot be ignored. Atalant must return to the planet that exiled her in order to lead the resistance. She must return home a god, a hypocrite, a liar in gold robes, and decide whether to thrust her unwilling people into the truth of Ardulum, or play the role she has been handed and never see her family, or her world, again.
Warnings: violence and some gore, speciest behavior
Title: The Demon of Hagermarsh
Title: Ithani
Title: The Tyger King
Title: Goliath
Title: Brayās Balance
Title: Demons Donāt Duel
Title: Demons Donāt Date
Title: Hunterās Hope
Title: SEED of Harmony
