Angela Knight's "Mercenaries"
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This is a book that I keep on my Kindle for those nights when I really want some steamy romance with a definite hard core twist to it. Very good for the imagination especially with those absolutely hunky men. This book is definitely not for the reader who wants their sex put forward in very prim and proper ways, but it can be excellent for relieving certain "stresses" so to speak.
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Lutheure, Lord of Bastonne, is ailing. It is up to his two sons to protect the area and uphold the honor of their line. Calad is first born and heir. Bertelis is his half-brother. The two could not be more opposite in looks, talents, and manners. When word comes that the south-eastern lands of Bordeleaux has been overrun with greenskins, Lutheure sends Calad, Bertelis, and some men to help repel the invaders.

Folcard, the household's fierce chamberlain, tells Taneborc, the Lady of Bastonne's favorite knight, that the lady wishes him to kill Calad. The assassin in the midst is not the only problem headed Calad's way. Maloric, the young Earl of Sangasse, hates the two brothers. Worst of all is the fact that the true enemy comes from an unexpected source and it preys on human and greenskin alike.

***** Never before has a tale of the Bretonnian Knights been told. This is the first of a new trilogy (or series). The author did a good job on developing the characters of Calad and Bertelis. However, why Lutheure is ailing will be too obvious to most readers. I wish that part had been handled better. Other than that, I cannot think of anything bad about the story. The plot is realistic for the Warhammer universe. The prime evil is secluded so readers will be just as confused and unsure as the brothers are. I like it when, as the reader, I see things unfold at the same time as the main characters. Author Anthony Reynolds has proven his talent in prior titles, but this tale shows that the author's best may be yet to come...and that is saying something awesome! *****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.
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Katherine and Deborah are writing yet another Knights Templar series, but in olden times instead of modern times.
These 2 women seem very taken with the romanticized version of the Knights Templar and make their non-Templar characters unable to function without said Templars.
That being said, this book has quite a bit of action with little physical combat and is slightly fast-paced. Supernatural monsters, paganism, Scotland and politics abound here.
I liked the book, yet in all honesty I very much preferred the earlier Adept series and I think Kathy and Debby should write more Adept books rather than starting a new series. The characters in the Adept books feel more alive and 3 dimensional while Arnault and gang are more 2D, in keeping with their era.
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MIDNIGHT ALIAS is the second installment in Elle Kennedys contemporary, adult Killer Instincts romantic, suspense series focusing on an elite group of highly trained  men and women who are called into action when no one else can get the job done. This is New Orleanss native/former Navy SEAL Luke Dubois and Olivia Taylors storyline. MIDNIGHT ALIAS can be read as a stand alone; some of the previous storyline information is revealed where necessary.

Told from several third person points of view MIDNIGHT ALIAS fast forwards the series six months and follows the search for a missing DEA agent whose last know whereabouts placed him at a strip club fronting for a drug smuggling operation. Luke and his fellow team members have not been able to locate the missing agent but Luke finds himself attracted to a beautiful stripper whose role and character are out of place at the club. What ensues is a building relationship between our leading couple, one Luke hopes to use in ferreting out some information about what goes on behind the scenes at the club.

The relationship between Luke and Olivia is slow to build. Lukes attraction to Olivia is immediate but Olivia is in no position to fall into Lukes embrace. Our heroine has found herself in debt to the local mob and her mothers health is dependent upon Olivias continued work. Luke and his team will find themselves pulled deeper into an undercover operation where not only do they discover the whereabouts of the DEA agent but put a plan into motion to take down the local drug cartel. There is some definite sexual tension between Olivia and Luke.

MIDNIGHT ALIAS is a suspense filled storyline with an ensemble cast of characters whose own stories are building throughout the series.  Lukes team of fellow mercenaries, headed by ex Ranger Jim Morgan, have set up shop in Mexico waiting for their next assignment that will place each man and woman on the frontline of potential danger and death.  Derek or D as he is called is battling some personal demons and in this his character is about to self destruct or implode.  Noelles team of female assassins is virtually invisible but Isabel does play a much larger role throughout the story.  Unlike the previous storyline MIDNIGHT ALIAS is not as graphically or sexually violent. There are scenes of violence and abuse but the details are limited and mostly in the background; the destructive nature of drugs, drug smuggling and the sex trade does make for some interesting scenarios.  Isabel and Trevors storyline continues to build and the epilogue points to a dangerous assignment for our female assassin.

MIDNIGHT ALIAS is another well written, intriguing and engaging storyline of suspense and romance. The majority of the action takes place in the final pages of the story as the mercenaries try to uncover the truth about the missing DEA agent.  Elle Kennedy has caught my attention with her amazing characters and stories.
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Kennedy is always a good pick when you're in the mood for an action packed adventure. Whew!

The Gist: Luke and his team have been contracted to find a missing DEA agent who broke contact while undercover. And Luke meets a stripper. A stripper with some secrets. #HeHadNoChance

Luke and Olivia were, well, they were my first TSTL couple. lol I liked them. I really did. They're good people, hard working, dependable. But dumber than a bag of rocks when it comes to staying alive. It wasn't all the time but goodness they had some choice moments where I just stopped and stared in aw at the stupid coming out of them. lol Lord love em. They were a good mix of steamy and sweet as they tried to figure things out and, you know, not get captured by the bad guys...again. ::snort::

The suspense was nicely done. A nasty mob connected drug dealer obsessed with one of the dancers at his strip club and quite possibly involved with the DEA agent's disappearance. It had a bit of grit and kept things moving along at a nice pace as they tried to track down their missing agent, suss out what else was going on in the strip club and keep Olivia safe.

All in all, Midnight Alias was an entertaining romantic suspense that had me fully invested and ready to see what would happen next. I do enjoy this team of mercenaries and the female assassins they team up with and am having a good time getting to know their individual stories.
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When the castle you call home is attacked by roving, landless knights, you either squeal and hide, or pick up a weapon and fight. Calista Thorne chooses to defend  Blackbriar Keep. She shoots Torch, the commander of the marauding group with a cross bow. Torch however is no common landless knight. He is the son of the slain rightful king. He is seeking to take back the throne. Blackfriars Keep is the beginning. Now Torch is ill and Callista must nurse him back to health in order to keep her father alive. Calista's mother informs Calista that she and her father have been experimenting with kingsbane. No wonder Torch is not healing. Calista is forced to fight for her enemy's life and her father's.
Torch needs to marry Calista. He has foreseen that she is part of his destiny.  As the healing process happens, as they share close quarters, they are drawn to each other. Theirs is a passion with an underlying harmony rarely seen.
When the false King responds to Blackfriars being captured, Calista and Torch are once more fighting for their lives, and now their joined destiny. Their quest goes beyond the here and now to things drawn on from the past.
I'm looking forward to the continuing story.

A NetGalley ARC
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I really enjoyed this installment of the Reaper's MC series by Joanna Wylde. I was unsure if I was going to like the hero do to actions in previous books but I actually liked Painter better than Melanie. I'm looking forward to the next in this series and wish I didn't have to wait until 2016 for it to be released.
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After reading about Angelique's cousin Camille in a boxed set, I had to download this book, too. Now I'm going to go back to book one and read the rest of her books as well. Loved the action, characterization, and beautiful imagery. Her scandalous hero was yummy, too. A truly talented writer. I'm devouring her stories like chocolate!
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This book starts a new series by Anita Clenney and, unlike most series starters, this one doesn't start with tons of story-building and characters introductions. We find ourselves with Kendall Morgan meeting with her mysterious new boss billionaire Nathan about finding a relic that he is searching for. Kendall has a psychic talent that lets her locate missing objects and also lets her learn about people when she touches them - which isn't very good for her love life. Nathan has also recruited a reluctant employee of his - Jake Stone - to go along. Nathan has some sort of hold over Jake.

Neither Jake nor Kendall are used to working with others and both resent the other's presence which doesn't stop them from being attracted to each other. I got a little tired of Jake's constant sexual innuendos though I liked Kendall's comebacks.

The story is filled with adventure as Jake and Kendall travel to Italy looking for a lost monastery which guards some mystical relics. The story is filled with twists and turns as a new villain seems to enter every couple of pages.

While the dialog was well-done and the repartee amusing, I missed character development. Each character had lots of secrets and back-story that we don't ever find out about. The tantalizing hints were very frustrating for me. I wanted to know how Jake became a mercenary soldier. I wanted to know more about the accident the killed Kendall's father and best friend Adam. And I definitely wanted to know what was happening with Nathan that gave him glowing eyes and super-human strength.

I will have to read the next books in the series to find out the answers to these questions and to find out if there is ever a romance between Jake and Kendall or Nathan and Kendall. (I know there won't be a romance between Jake and Nathan!)

Fans of snappy dialog and high adventure featuring ghosts, mysterious relics, and shady villains will enjoy this one.
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Cal Rutherford has returned to England to track down an assassin, only to find that he is the new Earl of Ashendon. What's more, he also has to care for two (then three) young women who have become his wards. All three are running wild and the only person who seems able to rein them in is their former teacher, Emm Westwood. At his wit's end, Cal decides to marry Emm so he can return to his real love, the army, once he's captured the assassin.
As you'd expect in a marriage of convenience, this is a slow-burning romance. There's a lot of story about the three girls and Cal's interactions with them. I liked that as all three girls are fun, each in her own way. Emm was a good match though I found it somewhat unbelievable that Cal wouldn't ask anything about her life before marrying her. I also found the assassin plot boring and a bit of a stretch; Cal has responsibilities as a new Earl so it didn't make a lot of sense that he'd track the man down himself. But I like Ms. Gracie's writing, and the story is charming and witty. This is the first book in her new series, and I can't wait for the next one.
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I have enjoyed reading the first two novels in her Knight's series. She manages to pack a novel with a variety of aspects that make for a good read.  There is mystery, romance, love, backbiting,humor -- her main characters are strong -- especially the women, which was most likely difficult during the early centuries. Regardless this is a great novel and worth reading.
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This was such a fast read and a great intro into the series! I can't wait to read more and follow along as the characters develop and change. Kudos to you Ms. Knight! I look forward to reading more of your work.
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Undying Mercenaries is my one of my favorite series. The characters are well developed and interesting.
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I love the new KnightForce series.  This is a short read, but set the stage for the following book.  I love the character development of Asia, Hawke and Angus.  I'm hooked on this series. I want me a real life Silas!
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I love Marcia Lynn McClure books and A Crimson Frost ranks in my top 3.  It was an exciting read and a great escape into a world of knights...princesses and romance.  Loved it.
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I really enjoyed the entire series.  I'd recommend these books to everyone who enjoys the days of old with knights but these don't have damsels in distress.....these women are strong and confident.
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Oh what a knight... Sir Benedict Palmer.

Having not read the previous book, The Fifth Knight, I was a little apprehensive starting this one, but my concerns were unnecessary. It's probably better to read The Fifth Knight first, but not necessary - this book will stand alone. (I do however plan to go back and read the first book for 2 reasons - this one was fantastic, and I want to read the backstory of Benedict and Theodosia).

This is an intricate, well planned out novel. The writer did her research. She loves writing, (and this story), as is evident in her book. Her characters were fleshed out and it became easy early on to care about them. The plotting is perfect. The storyline branches off, twists and turns - it's easy to follow, but not easy to figure out the solution to the mystery. Draws the reader in and holds attention through a series of events based on historical facts, yet through creative license keeps the story from ever becoming boring.

I highly recommend this novel for those who love medieval or historical fiction.