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Malena MCD
Mauve is a pet, a human pleasure slave. He is smart, ambitious, horny – and the only witness in a murder case. Or rather, he is 'evidence'.
Luckily, the crime was committed on Malicorn, where an unsolved murder would disturb its profitable reputation as the safest planet of the Empire. So Mauve ends up in the hands of the Malena MCD, the local Major Crimes Division, run by ex-space-marine Alexej Sirenkov and his brilliant wife Andrea. Unwilling to see him stored in the evidence locker, the Sirenkovs take him home for a few days. And while Mauve hopes they might just be the perfect forever-owners, he has no idea of Mistress Andrea's plans for them...
Written by award-winning authors Beryll and Osiris Brackhaus, 'Malena MCD' is a funny, naughty, police procedural throuple rom-com set in the wildly diverse, hopeful 'Virasana Empire' universe and can be read as a stand-alone.
First Person POV, Slavery, MMF threesomes, Graphic Sex Scenes, Violence. And pigs, of course. We're on Malicorn.
Luckily, the crime was committed on Malicorn, where an unsolved murder would disturb its profitable reputation as the safest planet of the Empire. So Mauve ends up in the hands of the Malena MCD, the local Major Crimes Division, run by ex-space-marine Alexej Sirenkov and his brilliant wife Andrea. Unwilling to see him stored in the evidence locker, the Sirenkovs take him home for a few days. And while Mauve hopes they might just be the perfect forever-owners, he has no idea of Mistress Andrea's plans for them...
Written by award-winning authors Beryll and Osiris Brackhaus, 'Malena MCD' is a funny, naughty, police procedural throuple rom-com set in the wildly diverse, hopeful 'Virasana Empire' universe and can be read as a stand-alone.
First Person POV, Slavery, MMF threesomes, Graphic Sex Scenes, Violence. And pigs, of course. We're on Malicorn.
223 pages, Paperback
Published March 23, 2023
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July 4, 2023
Awesome
I really loved this one and for those of you that read primarily MM pairings, don’t be scared off by the MMF vibes. Maeve is a great point of view for this story as he lets you in on the life and thoughts of a slave in this world. These two authors never disappoint.
I really loved this one and for those of you that read primarily MM pairings, don’t be scared off by the MMF vibes. Maeve is a great point of view for this story as he lets you in on the life and thoughts of a slave in this world. These two authors never disappoint.
March 25, 2023
FR- Alors alors.... alors... une fois de plus j'ai beaucoup beaucoup aimé ce roman. J'ai passé un super bon moment de lecture . J'ai adoré retrouver cet univers que j'aime énormément. J'ai vraiment aimé en savoir plus sur Malicorn que l'on avait déjà pu "visiter" dans différents romans de la série. C'était vraiment chouette d'avoir le point de vue d'habitant de cette planète et de voir l'envers du décors.
J'ai bien aimé le personnage de Mauve qui est vraiment touchant et complètement différent de Robert qu'on avait pu rencontrer dans The Duke and His Pet. J'ai adoré le voir évoluer au fil du roman et s'épanouir auprès de Alexej.
J'ai également beaucoup aimé le personnage d'Alexej qui est lui aussi très touchant dans sa candeur et ses idéaux. Le contraste entre son physique de gros dur et son grand coeur était d'ailleurs très bien traité.
De manière assez inattendue (je vous rappelle que si je lis du MM c'est parce que j'aime rarement les personnages féminins dans les romances) j'ai aussi bien aimé le personnage d'Andrea. Elle est de la trempe des personnages féminins que j'aime même si j'avoue que je me serai bien passée de la scène finale (mais en vrai je l'ai lue en diagonale parce que c'est plus un petit bonus qu'une scène vraiment importante pour le roman).
Je m'attendais à ce que ce roman soit plus long, je n'avais pas regardé le nombre de pages avant de le commencer et vu que le dernier tome de Sir Yaden je ne sais pas pourquoi je m'attendais à un petit pavé. Pour autant je n'ai pas trouvé le roman trop court. L'histoire a le temps de se développer, l'enquête est bien menée et on en apprend assez sur chacun des personnages. Les liens se créent au bon rythme et la romance s'installe doucement mais surement.
J'ai passé un très bon moment de lecture. La plume des auteurs est toujours aussi bonne, l'univers est toujours aussi passionnant et les personnages bien développés. Pour autant, ce n'est pas le tome dont je me rappellerai le plus mais ces petits interludes dans l'histoire de base sont très plaisant et apportent énormément à la saga.
Un tome à lire entre deux tomes de Sir Yaden.
ENG- So well well well... well once again I really enjoyed this novel. I had a great time reading it. I loved rediscovering this universe that I love so much. I really liked to know more about Malicorn that we had already been able to "visit" in different novels of the series. It was really nice to have the point of view of inhabitants of this planet and to see behind the scenes.
I really liked Mauve, who is really touching and completely different from Robert, whom we met in The Duke and His Pet. I loved seeing him evolve over the course of the novel and flourish with Alexej.
I also really liked Alexej who is also very touching in his candor and his ideals. The contrast between his tough physique and his big heart was very well done.
Quite unexpectedly (I remind you that if I read MM it's because I rarely don't like female characters in romances) I also liked Andrea. She is one of those female characters that I like even if I admit that I would have done well without the final scene (but in reality I scan irt because it is more like a bonus than a really important scene for the novel).
I expected this novel to be longer, I hadn't looked at the number of pages before starting it and as the last volume of Sir Yadenwas quite big, I don't know why I was expecting a little cobblestone. However, I did not find the novel too short. The story has time to develop, the investigation is well conducted and we learn enough about each of the characters. The links are created at the right pace and the romance settles slowly but surely.
I had a great time reading. The authors' writting is always as good, the universe is always as fascinating and the characters well developed. However, this is not the volume that I will remember the most, but these little interludes in the main story are very pleasant and bring a lot to the saga.
A tome to read between two volumes of Sir Yaden.
J'ai bien aimé le personnage de Mauve qui est vraiment touchant et complètement différent de Robert qu'on avait pu rencontrer dans The Duke and His Pet. J'ai adoré le voir évoluer au fil du roman et s'épanouir auprès de Alexej.
J'ai également beaucoup aimé le personnage d'Alexej qui est lui aussi très touchant dans sa candeur et ses idéaux. Le contraste entre son physique de gros dur et son grand coeur était d'ailleurs très bien traité.
De manière assez inattendue (je vous rappelle que si je lis du MM c'est parce que j'aime rarement les personnages féminins dans les romances) j'ai aussi bien aimé le personnage d'Andrea. Elle est de la trempe des personnages féminins que j'aime même si j'avoue que je me serai bien passée de la scène finale (mais en vrai je l'ai lue en diagonale parce que c'est plus un petit bonus qu'une scène vraiment importante pour le roman).
Je m'attendais à ce que ce roman soit plus long, je n'avais pas regardé le nombre de pages avant de le commencer et vu que le dernier tome de Sir Yaden je ne sais pas pourquoi je m'attendais à un petit pavé. Pour autant je n'ai pas trouvé le roman trop court. L'histoire a le temps de se développer, l'enquête est bien menée et on en apprend assez sur chacun des personnages. Les liens se créent au bon rythme et la romance s'installe doucement mais surement.
J'ai passé un très bon moment de lecture. La plume des auteurs est toujours aussi bonne, l'univers est toujours aussi passionnant et les personnages bien développés. Pour autant, ce n'est pas le tome dont je me rappellerai le plus mais ces petits interludes dans l'histoire de base sont très plaisant et apportent énormément à la saga.
Un tome à lire entre deux tomes de Sir Yaden.
ENG- So well well well... well once again I really enjoyed this novel. I had a great time reading it. I loved rediscovering this universe that I love so much. I really liked to know more about Malicorn that we had already been able to "visit" in different novels of the series. It was really nice to have the point of view of inhabitants of this planet and to see behind the scenes.
I really liked Mauve, who is really touching and completely different from Robert, whom we met in The Duke and His Pet. I loved seeing him evolve over the course of the novel and flourish with Alexej.
I also really liked Alexej who is also very touching in his candor and his ideals. The contrast between his tough physique and his big heart was very well done.
Quite unexpectedly (I remind you that if I read MM it's because I rarely don't like female characters in romances) I also liked Andrea. She is one of those female characters that I like even if I admit that I would have done well without the final scene (but in reality I scan irt because it is more like a bonus than a really important scene for the novel).
I expected this novel to be longer, I hadn't looked at the number of pages before starting it and as the last volume of Sir Yadenwas quite big, I don't know why I was expecting a little cobblestone. However, I did not find the novel too short. The story has time to develop, the investigation is well conducted and we learn enough about each of the characters. The links are created at the right pace and the romance settles slowly but surely.
I had a great time reading. The authors' writting is always as good, the universe is always as fascinating and the characters well developed. However, this is not the volume that I will remember the most, but these little interludes in the main story are very pleasant and bring a lot to the saga.
A tome to read between two volumes of Sir Yaden.
April 2, 2024
The blurb for this was to me ideal. It is a prime example of why blurbs are so very important.
1st, what made it good - The blurb was clear, precise, and accurate. Even the tone helped the reader understand what they would be getting in this story. The tags only added to this, including that it was part of an established universe but could be read as a stand-alone.
2nd, I knew going in this one was not probably going to be a favorite in style or content, but I was prepared. I then made the choice to read on, mainly because I am a huge fan of these writers. Their wiring is always detailed, well developed, and often refreshing with their unique storytelling.
3rd, I was correct in that it was by far not the best read for me personally, but found nothing wrong with it outside of my personal tastes. Thus the reason it still received 4 stars. It was exactly what the blurb promised and still entertaining even with multiple aspects "not being my cup of tea".
If the blurb sounds interesting, then I would definitely suggest giving it a try. If the only hang up is the mmf aspect, I would still recommend. I'm pretty much strictly an m/m reader, and I was not disturbed by the "girl cooties".
In summary, this would have received a much lower rating if I had not been aware of what I was getting when I purchased it. The only actual mild issue I had is... I really would have like to known more of the backgrounds of our established couple, but it wasn't necessary for the story; more just a curiosity of mine. For example, how and why our Mistress ended up on Malicorn. As I have read many stories set in this universe, it is hard for me to be sure - but I think one would be fine if this is the first.
1st, what made it good - The blurb was clear, precise, and accurate. Even the tone helped the reader understand what they would be getting in this story. The tags only added to this, including that it was part of an established universe but could be read as a stand-alone.
2nd, I knew going in this one was not probably going to be a favorite in style or content, but I was prepared. I then made the choice to read on, mainly because I am a huge fan of these writers. Their wiring is always detailed, well developed, and often refreshing with their unique storytelling.
3rd, I was correct in that it was by far not the best read for me personally, but found nothing wrong with it outside of my personal tastes. Thus the reason it still received 4 stars. It was exactly what the blurb promised and still entertaining even with multiple aspects "not being my cup of tea".
If the blurb sounds interesting, then I would definitely suggest giving it a try. If the only hang up is the mmf aspect, I would still recommend. I'm pretty much strictly an m/m reader, and I was not disturbed by the "girl cooties".
In summary, this would have received a much lower rating if I had not been aware of what I was getting when I purchased it. The only actual mild issue I had is... I really would have like to known more of the backgrounds of our established couple, but it wasn't necessary for the story; more just a curiosity of mine. For example, how and why our Mistress ended up on Malicorn. As I have read many stories set in this universe, it is hard for me to be sure - but I think one would be fine if this is the first.
May 3, 2023
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March 23, 2023
The Review
The world-building in this novel was outstanding. The vast differences in culture and societal norms were felt instantly with the introduction of the protagonist Mauve and the entire system of breeding facilities and the installation of human pets in general. The whole book felt like a commentary on the emergence of more and more realistic sex dolls and the talk of AI-run human dolls and the morality of it all. The conflict that arises between Alexej and his wife Andrea is so unique to see, as it showcases his hatred of slavery in their society and her desire to implement it into their household.
The commentary on slavery and sexual relationships between couples and a third party, in particular those that involve Dom and subs made for some truly interesting discussion points and drove the plot forward greatly. The genuine shock and eagerness Mauve felt when Alexej shared kindness and warmth and treated him like a person was emotional to read, and the shocking realities of their society served as the perfect foil to the actual murder mystery of the novel. The police procedural that took place was evenly paced and made for an intriguing read.
The Verdict
Thought-provoking, engaging, and at times shocking, authors Beryll and Osiris Brackhaus’s “Malena MCD” is a must-read novel for those who enjoy a mix of LGBTQ-driven erotica and sci-fi police procedurals. The twists and turns the narrative takes, both for the crime itself and the personal lives of these three protagonists, will keep readers enthralled, and the way the authors are able to bring a sci-fi element to the story without focusing too hard on the science aspect of sci-fi made this a fast read. This is definitely a book more geared towards those who enjoy erotica that involves more dominant and submissive story elements, so be prepared for that, and while that aspect of the novel was lost on me, the mystery that was presented and the morality that was explored through these characters made for some fascinating world-building.
The world-building in this novel was outstanding. The vast differences in culture and societal norms were felt instantly with the introduction of the protagonist Mauve and the entire system of breeding facilities and the installation of human pets in general. The whole book felt like a commentary on the emergence of more and more realistic sex dolls and the talk of AI-run human dolls and the morality of it all. The conflict that arises between Alexej and his wife Andrea is so unique to see, as it showcases his hatred of slavery in their society and her desire to implement it into their household.
The commentary on slavery and sexual relationships between couples and a third party, in particular those that involve Dom and subs made for some truly interesting discussion points and drove the plot forward greatly. The genuine shock and eagerness Mauve felt when Alexej shared kindness and warmth and treated him like a person was emotional to read, and the shocking realities of their society served as the perfect foil to the actual murder mystery of the novel. The police procedural that took place was evenly paced and made for an intriguing read.
The Verdict
Thought-provoking, engaging, and at times shocking, authors Beryll and Osiris Brackhaus’s “Malena MCD” is a must-read novel for those who enjoy a mix of LGBTQ-driven erotica and sci-fi police procedurals. The twists and turns the narrative takes, both for the crime itself and the personal lives of these three protagonists, will keep readers enthralled, and the way the authors are able to bring a sci-fi element to the story without focusing too hard on the science aspect of sci-fi made this a fast read. This is definitely a book more geared towards those who enjoy erotica that involves more dominant and submissive story elements, so be prepared for that, and while that aspect of the novel was lost on me, the mystery that was presented and the morality that was explored through these characters made for some fascinating world-building.
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