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Runner's Moon #1
Jebaral
He was one of thirty-one aliens who had landed on this remote world and dispersed among the populace, unidentifiable because of their shape-shifting abilities. Jebaral had hoped for a life. A chance to be free after escaping years of slavery and cruelty. But when he met Hannah Pitt, there was no way he could turn away from her or from the feelings she evoked in him. But neither could he accept her offer of a future filled with laughter and promise. After all, she was human; he was nothing remotely human. Worse, the Arra were out looking for their lost cargo and they wouldn't stop until every body was accounted for. Could he risk loving this woman? Would she even accept him for what he truly was? Little did he realize that all his choices would soon be taken away
378 pages, ebook
First published August 1, 2007
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About the author
Linda Mooney
274 books281 followersLinda loves to write sweet and sensuous romance with a fantasy, paranormal, or science fiction flair, and is the author of over 150 books. Her technique is often described as being as visual as a motion picture or graphic novel.
A wife, mother, grandmother, and retired Kindergarten and music teacher, she lives in a small south Texas town near the Gulf coast where she delves into other worlds filled with daring exploits, adventure, and intense love.
She has numerous best sellers, including 10 consecutive #1s. She’s been named Author of the Year, and her book Lord of Thunder is an Epic Ebook "Eppie" Award Winner for Best Erotic Sci-Fi Romance.
She also writes naughty humorous romances under the name of Carolyn Gregg, horror under the pseudonym of Gail Smith, Christian romances as Lynn Gayle, and elementary teacher workbooks as L. G. Mooney.
For more information about her books, up-coming and new releases, contests, and giveaways, and to sign up for her newsletter, please visit her website: http://www.LindaMooney.com
A wife, mother, grandmother, and retired Kindergarten and music teacher, she lives in a small south Texas town near the Gulf coast where she delves into other worlds filled with daring exploits, adventure, and intense love.
She has numerous best sellers, including 10 consecutive #1s. She’s been named Author of the Year, and her book Lord of Thunder is an Epic Ebook "Eppie" Award Winner for Best Erotic Sci-Fi Romance.
She also writes naughty humorous romances under the name of Carolyn Gregg, horror under the pseudonym of Gail Smith, Christian romances as Lynn Gayle, and elementary teacher workbooks as L. G. Mooney.
For more information about her books, up-coming and new releases, contests, and giveaways, and to sign up for her newsletter, please visit her website: http://www.LindaMooney.com
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
July 28, 2016
I think there is one important thing you need to know most about this book, beyond the expected 'this dude isn't human' aspect of the story (there's a word for inter-species sexy times but I can't remember what it is right now). That important thing is the fact that Jeb has what is apparently a cultural euphemism for his genitals.
That euphemism is "manpipe".
Yes, you read that correctly. He calls his dick "manpipe"
I honestly gave this three starts purely for making me laugh. And (as long as I'm being honest) because I think the author dropped Sheriff Stilinski and Stiles into the story. The Sheriff (who's last name I don't remember being given) in the small town Jeb and Hannah settle into has similar physical description to Papa S, his deputy is named "Stiles, P.", and they're both pretty "okay then, moving on" when they find out about aliens. So I choose to believe Mooney is a TW fan and put the Stilinski's in her story, and I'm a rabid enough TW fan to love that shit.
Other things you may want to know/trigger warnings:
- Hannah is in an abusive relationship and though we mostly see/hear about the aftermath, there are some scenes where her ex is actively beating her.
- Brief mentions of slavery, torture, and forced sexual contact in the context of Jeb recounting his past.
That euphemism is "manpipe".
Yes, you read that correctly. He calls his dick "manpipe"
I honestly gave this three starts purely for making me laugh. And (as long as I'm being honest) because I think the author dropped Sheriff Stilinski and Stiles into the story. The Sheriff (who's last name I don't remember being given) in the small town Jeb and Hannah settle into has similar physical description to Papa S, his deputy is named "Stiles, P.", and they're both pretty "okay then, moving on" when they find out about aliens. So I choose to believe Mooney is a TW fan and put the Stilinski's in her story, and I'm a rabid enough TW fan to love that shit.
Other things you may want to know/trigger warnings:
- Hannah is in an abusive relationship and though we mostly see/hear about the aftermath, there are some scenes where her ex is actively beating her.
- Brief mentions of slavery, torture, and forced sexual contact in the context of Jeb recounting his past.
May 16, 2015
Jeb and Hannah. Jeb and his brother are part of a group of aliens on the run from another alien race that has turned their species into an endangered one. They are hiding on Earth and enjoying long lost freedom yet knowing that because there are so few of them left, the chance of finding a mate is infinitesimally small. Along comes Hannah. She works in a diner in a small down and is under the thumb of her cruel and abusive boyfriend. She is used to this as her father was equally abusive. Jeb of course, rescues her from the jerk and they run off together. Of course she learns of his alien nature yet loves him still. THen along comes Carl of course, and then the evil aliens... All in all it was a pretty predictable read. I did like it but it was slow and I wasn't crazy about Hannah's character. Too much 'lady in distress' syndrome and I got tired of Carl, the abusive ex. There are two whole chapters from his POV that I could have done without. Well, I've read better by this author.
And what's with the 'man pipe'... really???
And what's with the 'man pipe'... really???
August 29, 2016
Loved it!
Exciting read. Loved the action. It was fun to read. Loved it. I can't wait for the next book. I'm ready to read it again. Lol
Exciting read. Loved the action. It was fun to read. Loved it. I can't wait for the next book. I'm ready to read it again. Lol
December 10, 2019
An interesting offering from Ms. Mooney, featuring shape-shifting green aliens who are refugees on Earth. Like most of her work, this isn't an overly ambitious story and keeps things pretty simple—it also means with the exception of a few details, the wheel wasn't reinvented here—and a love story line that isn't overly flowery or tooth achingly sweet. (Her stories tend to feature more pragmatic heroines and have a feel similar to...cop dramas, as weird as that is to say. There's something about the atmosphere she creates that has that same sort of gritty no-nonsense feel to it, and she is a fan of featuring law enforcement or military types in many of her stories. Comparing reading her work to watching cop/law dramas on TV isn't too far of a stretch either: sometimes they'll surprise you, but they mostly have a formula to them and there's a comfort in knowing what is coming.)
Trigger/Content Warning: fairly graphic depictions of the aftermath of domestic abuse and some description of said abuse, stalking, kidnapping, and graphic depictions of disposing of some truly disgusting aliens.
I think my biggest quibble and giggle in this one is the choice to refer to a reproductive organ as a "manpipe." I just...
Why? Prick has finally been toppled as my least-favorite euphemism for a penis ever. Though this one certainly has more comedic value.
I wasn't interested enough in the big storyline to want to read further books in this series, but I did enjoy this one by itself and feel it functions alright as a stand-alone.
Trigger/Content Warning: fairly graphic depictions of the aftermath of domestic abuse and some description of said abuse, stalking, kidnapping, and graphic depictions of disposing of some truly disgusting aliens.
I think my biggest quibble and giggle in this one is the choice to refer to a reproductive organ as a "manpipe." I just...
Why? Prick has finally been toppled as my least-favorite euphemism for a penis ever. Though this one certainly has more comedic value.
I wasn't interested enough in the big storyline to want to read further books in this series, but I did enjoy this one by itself and feel it functions alright as a stand-alone.
July 15, 2022
Enjoyed even so not my genre.
The idea of Aliens existing between us is not new, but the author Linda Mooney imagination of why they are here is a new one for me.
Usually it’s because they are studying us, well she took it much farther making it an interesting story.
The only thing that I didn’t like about it is the sex, if it was falling in love It could be ok but this got to pornography which got no place in Science fiction !
When you listen to a book written this way you know two things:
One is that only a woman would mix Science fiction with pornography.
Two: that this is one of her fantasies.
Otherwise the story itself is truly a good one.
Narration by Guy Veryzer was done beautifully voicing each character differently with perfection !
Oded Ostfeld.
The idea of Aliens existing between us is not new, but the author Linda Mooney imagination of why they are here is a new one for me.
Usually it’s because they are studying us, well she took it much farther making it an interesting story.
The only thing that I didn’t like about it is the sex, if it was falling in love It could be ok but this got to pornography which got no place in Science fiction !
When you listen to a book written this way you know two things:
One is that only a woman would mix Science fiction with pornography.
Two: that this is one of her fantasies.
Otherwise the story itself is truly a good one.
Narration by Guy Veryzer was done beautifully voicing each character differently with perfection !
Oded Ostfeld.
March 22, 2020
Interesting story. I need a quick, fast paced pick me up, and this book delivered. At times I did get frustrated from Hanna's ex always popping up and the abuse that she endured. I honestly wasn't expecting such an abusive relationship, and that part held up the story in a way.
Jeb's history had to fo with slavery. Another aspect of their lives I did not see coming.
like I said the overall aspect was interesting. interesting enough to keep me reading but also disturbing.
Jeb's history had to fo with slavery. Another aspect of their lives I did not see coming.
like I said the overall aspect was interesting. interesting enough to keep me reading but also disturbing.
April 5, 2025
I'm definitely a fan of sci-fi romance, but I think this one leans a bit more to the romance and less to the sci-fi. I only read the Kindle sample, which is the prologue and the first 3 chapters. This author has quite a lot of titles on Hoopla, so maybe I'll try another one, maybe something of her more recent work. If you're more Romance than Sci-fi, you might enjoy this one.
December 8, 2019
Fun adventure
Runner's Moon: Jebaral was fun adventure filled with friendship, intrigue, and love filled nights.
Aliens find acceptance from Earth citizens and one finds the love of a lifetime.
Runner's Moon: Jebaral was fun adventure filled with friendship, intrigue, and love filled nights.
Aliens find acceptance from Earth citizens and one finds the love of a lifetime.
May 16, 2016
New favorite sci-fi author
I got hooked on this author by reading Neverwylde. So I bought this book. It has romantic element with the sci-fi. I liked how the main character, Jeb, protected Hannah from her abusive boyfriend. I also enjoyed how their love for each other blossomed. It wasn't one of those over the top erotica sci-fi story. It was really good.
I got hooked on this author by reading Neverwylde. So I bought this book. It has romantic element with the sci-fi. I liked how the main character, Jeb, protected Hannah from her abusive boyfriend. I also enjoyed how their love for each other blossomed. It wasn't one of those over the top erotica sci-fi story. It was really good.
November 4, 2015
There's sweet and there's mushy...this story was way too mushy for me. Both the H and the h had issues. I guess you can say they were damaged souls. Of the two, the h was the most sad and pathetic to me. She had no sense of self. She just wanted a man to take care of her.
January 15, 2008
I really loved this book and cannot wait to read the next installment
April 6, 2014
Average read
March 31, 2016
loved it
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