Mercy Watson to the Rescue
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Mercy Watson to the Rescue, by Kate DiCamillo, is a wonderful chapter book for beginning readers.  Mercy Watson, a lovable family member, who happens to be a pig, embarks on many adventures throughout the night and into the morning.  The adventure begins when Mercy realizes she is afraid of the dark, and she makes her way into her parent's bed where she feels warm and safe.  As they sleep dreaming, they are awakened by a loud boom followed by a crack in the floor that leaves their bed hanging out of the ceiling.  As Mercy jumps off the bed and runs out of the room, Mr. and Mrs. Watson believe she is going for help, when in reality she is in search of her favorite meal, hot buttered toast.  Unable to find the toast, Mercy wonders where she can get a snack.  She remembers her neighbor, Baby Lincoln, likes sugar cookies and shares.  Upon remembering this, Mercy ventures over to her neighbors house and pecks on her bedroom window.  Thinking Mercy is a monster, Baby Lincoln screams, and awakens her sister, Eugenia Lincoln, who calls the fire department.  As the evening continues, the adventures do as well.  What will Mercy do?  Will she get help for her parents?  Will Mr. and Mrs. Watson be saved?  What about the Lincoln sisters?

I enjoyed reading this story, and found it hard to put down once I started reading it.  The story, along with the wonderful picture illustrations, kept my attention and interest.  I wanted to know what was going to happen next.  I believe young children will enjoy reading what happens to Mercy Watson in this book, as well as, in her upcoming adventures.
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Destruction follows in Mercy's wake even on a different continent! All I can say is "it's not her fault"! Awesome story as usual. It was nice to see Mercy and Brad reconnect.
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This is the third book in the series about Mercy Kilpatrick, a FBI agent, raised by a family of survivalists. I've enjoyed all three Mercy books and look forward to future books about Mercy and Truman. Mercy is involved in the search for the murderer of two very different types of people, while also continuing her prepper lifestyle that must allow for her job as a FBI agent. With the help of her Police Chief boyfriend and two character from books in other series, Mercy must to unravel the mystery despite the differences between the victims. I didn't want to put the book down until I reached the finish and now I can't to read the next book in the series. I received an advance copy from NetGalley
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Mercy should be settling into life as Adam's wife and Jesse's step-mother but when a Black Friday shopping spree ends in an accident and not only Adam but the entire pack aren't answering their phones she knows something has gone horribly wrong. Discovering that the whole pack has been abducted sets Mercy in full on rescue mode, especially when she can feel Adam's suffering through their mate bond. The only member of the pack not captured was Ben and along with him, Tad, Stephan and a few new allies Mercy sets out to rescue the others and bring them home safely.

I'm happy to admit that I'm a fan girl when it comes to this series and Frost Burned was another great instalment. Anyone who is also reading the Alpha & Omega series knew to expect big changes after the major events at the end of Fair Game but I definitely wasn't expecting an enemy powerful enough to take down the entire pack! I think one of the things I love so much about this series is that Patricia Briggs is always throwing curve balls at us and she consistently manages to surprise me with her plot twists. I was a bit disappointed when I realised that Mercy and Adam were going to be separated for at least part of the novel but getting a couple of chapters from Adam's point of view more than made up for that fact! It was so nice to get a chance to see inside his head and understand exactly what Mercy means to him.

Actually it was quite nice to see Mercy on her own without the pack for back up for a change, I've always loved the fact that even though she isn't as strong as the wolves physically she is able to stand up for herself. In this case she also has Jesse and Kyle to protect while she searches for Adam and the others so she really has her work cut out for her. I was pleased to see Stephan back on the scene and I also really enjoyed getting to know Tad a bit better but the best thing was a surprise appearance by Asil (who is a regular in the Alpha & Omega series). He is completely crazy and more than a little dangerous but I've been fascinated by his character since we first met him so it was nice to see him out and about causing trouble with Mercy.

I love these characters, I love this world, I love the fast paced stories full of plot twists and shocking surprises, I love how things are changing with the werewolves now they've come out to the public and I'm incredibly excited to see how the new situation with the fae effects things as the series continues. Patricia Briggs is an auto buy author and my only complaint is that she just doesn't write fast enough (surely a new book every month isn't too much to ask?).
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This is a the beginning of a great series. I love Patricia Briggs and I love this series! I love the different view of Mercedes Thompson series and I love being able to see more from some of the side characters from Mercy's world. This series focuses more on the romance than Mercy's world.
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Mercy Thompson Hauptman is coyote shifter mated to Adam Hauptman of Columbia Basin Pack. When Mercy receives a phone that something fae is destroying The Cable Bridge. Mercy and company are all that stand between the fae and humans. Zee, Tad, and a young boy named Aiden all help defeat the troll. Yet when Aiden asks for protection Mercy offers it no question or worries about the consequences. Some of the pack is angry with Mercy for her actions continuing to disrespect her in front of Adam. Zee explains that Aiden is fire touched much like he's iron kissed.  Aiden knows secrets about Underhill that The Gray Lords would love to get their hands on. Aiden refuses to return to Underhill. Can Mercy sort out what The Gray Lords want? Will Aiden be protected? What is Zee hiding? Your answers await you in Fire Touched.

I gotta admit that I was cheering through most of the book for Mercy and Aiden. Pack got their asses handed to them finally. The new characters were compelling, unique, raw, and real. The story was much more political than action based but I truly believe it was necessary to make room for more books in the future. I'm sad that my adventure with Mercy is over but I'm looking forward to the next one all the same.
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Mercy the coyote is finally gaining some knowledge of her power and her ancestry. When Adam and her pack are taken, she steps up as Alpha and shows her skills to the haters, and doubters. Even the ones that believed in her are shocked at her abilities, including herself.  Danger is coming from all sides it seems and she turns to her trusted friend, Stefen. Bran sends one of the most dangerous wolves The Moor Asil. Two scary and very dangerous allies. When one of the pack is killed things escalate and  few more allies trickle in but it is still up to Mercy to save the pack and most importantly Adam.
I liked this adventure, loved learning more about Mercy and here skills as Coyote's child. I just didn't feel the old rush I used to get from this series. I wanted more Stefen, Asil and Coyote. So it's a four star for me.
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Kind of like a " Best of Patricia Briggs" or maybe "The REST of the story" for Mercy Thompson fans.  I totally enjoyed it!
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We LOVE this book, and others by this author.  The Mercy Watson series is great (I love the 3 hard cover set that comes in a box set), and If I Built A Car.  We read all of these over and over.
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Nurse Carolina "Mercy" Watts has grown up around cops--her father and cousin--but when she investigates a family friend's mirder, she gets more of suspects, danger, and crab leg joints than she bargained for. Full of Southern sass and charm, Mercy and her lovable supporting cast take you on a thrill ride.
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Mercy is a fugitive from her family.  Her mother has always told her to run, never look back, and never trust her family.  She finds refuge with a pirate family but never gives up hope in finding her mother.  This leads Mercy and her best friend Atrea to be captured.  As they are tortured it looks like there is no hope for them.  When they are saved it opens a whole new world for Mercy.  She doesn't know who to trust so she turns to her savior Reaper.  He is a killer but struggles with the feelings he has for Mercy.

This is a kick a** read.  The sci fi setting was phenomenal and well written.  You felt like you were aboard the ship.  It was interesting to read about each characters talent.  The characters were multi faceted and kept you involved in the story.  I wanted to be part of the group.  If you want a great sci fi read that was full of angst, suspense, non stop action and some romance on the side then I recommend this book.

I voluntarily read a copy of this book for Nerd Girl Official
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Mercy never disappoints.  The fae are after a child beloved of Underhill who takes refuge with Adam's pack.  After Mercy offers him sanctuary, the Grey Lords begin releasing dangerous fae to coerce his return.  Bran is forced to isolate Mercy, Adam and the pack to try to contain the danger.
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Though it doesn't beat out my complete adoration for her Mercy Thompson series, the Alpha and Omega storyline is a welcome addition to the fantastic "world" Patricia Briggs has created for us. The book "Fair Game" is quite fun--a strong and feisty female lead in Anna, a dash of romance and teasing between her and her mate, Charles, and a peak behind his normally strong facade to the personal (and not so personal) demons he faces.
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I really enjoyed this book. I agree with a previous reviewer...my only complaint is that at 292 pages, the book was too short.

This book has Mercy pulled into vampire politics by Stefan who is calling in a favor.  The storyline follows Mercy, the vamps and the weres, along with a little help from the fae, trying to stop a demon possessed sorcerer turned vampire.  We learn a little more about the seethe, which is the vampire world,  and a little more about were hierarchy and rank.  The story is fast-paced and Briggs does a great job of bringing the characters to life.  I love that Mercy has some practical and common sense and aknowleges that she's not indestructable. but at the same time, is a strong/smart heroine.  I enjoy the slow steady build up of a relationship between Mercy and Adam, in what I hope will continue with future books.

I loved this book.  I enjoyed revisiting Samuel, Bran, Warren, and company.

I know that most of Ms Briggs previous books are not long running series.  I hope this storyline and characters will be the exception.  I would love to see many many more books in this series.
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Fire Touched by Patricia Briggs is the 9th book in her Mercy Thompson series. I have been a fan of this series for a long time, and Mercy Thompson continues to be one of the best kick-ass heroines. In Firetouched, Mercy, Adam and their pack are called upon to stop a troll from destroying everything in town. Where did this troll come from is a big question, which can only mean the Fae are up to their old tricks. Just when you think Mercy and Adam won't survive this attack, her magic stick and her old friend, Zee come to the rescue. Zee is an old fae, who has not been part of the Fae council for a long time, but he remains Mercys friend. He brings with a young human boy, Aiden, who was stolen by the fae years before, and has escaped. The battle with the troll was wild and crazy, with many of the pack injured. But with help from Aiden, Zee, they will win this battle, with more to come.

Aiden, is fire touched and he is the main reason the Fae are willing to start a war. They want Aiden, to help them get back into good graces with Underhill, a fae territory that is closed to the fae. Aiden has run away from his life in Underhill and Mercy, Adam take him into their pack to protect him.

Some of Adams pack still resent Mercy, who they feel is not one of them. Mercy is a coyote shifter, not a werewolf. But she can stand up to them or anyone, as Mercy Thompson bends for no one. But she wants peace in the pack, since she loves Adam, and doesnt want him to have dissention in his pack. It will be Adam, who will demand his pack to accept his mate or leave. It was nice to finally begin to see the dissenters changing their tune, and slowly accepting Mercy.

What follows is an exciting adventure, where the pack must face further attacks, forcing Mercy, Adam, Zee to meet the Fae Gray Council to make a deal. To save themselves and Aiden, they have to make a deal; bargaining with the fae is dangerous, and not always to be trusted. The last half of the book was very exciting, with their lives very much in danger. Will they win the war with the Fae? Can they find a bargaining tool to save Aiden? Will Mercy and Adam survive their trip to Underhill?

Not only is this series always fun, exciting & action packed, but the romance between Mercy and Adam is always beautiful to watch. They are a great couple. Bravo to Patricia Briggs, who continues to give us great adventures, as well as the continued growth of Mercy. I cannot wait for more.
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Once again Patricia Briggs scores a solid hit. With her latest Mercy Thompson book. Be prepared to once again enchanted by a legend in the making.
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A wonderful and heartbreaking beginning to the ride that is Mercy Thompson and her universe.