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Cavalier's Gambit #2
Cavalier's Gambit 2
Wayne dreamed of piloting a thirty-foot-tall walking robot that was closer to a battle-tank than anything else.
They were called Walkers.
They were armed with laser cannons, rockets, missiles, and heavy kinetic weapons more similar to artillery pieces than guns, and everything that went with that.
Unfortunately, he had been declined military service.
His only avenue left to become a Walker Pilot was to make it happen all on his own.
And he did just that.
He became a true Cavalier, was wounded, gained squad mates, and founded the House of Hesh.
Now, the universe is shifting. Faster than Wayne can even keep up with.
He freed his home world and became a national hero.
Only to find that what had been an opening move in his life from going from a nobody, to a somebody, was only the starting point to an 'interesting life'.
A war inside the Confed is brewing. One that is going to draw every corner of the Confed into it.
Somehow Wayne is already managing to put himself front and center for it. Both as a spectator...
... and a Cavalier.
They were called Walkers.
They were armed with laser cannons, rockets, missiles, and heavy kinetic weapons more similar to artillery pieces than guns, and everything that went with that.
Unfortunately, he had been declined military service.
His only avenue left to become a Walker Pilot was to make it happen all on his own.
And he did just that.
He became a true Cavalier, was wounded, gained squad mates, and founded the House of Hesh.
Now, the universe is shifting. Faster than Wayne can even keep up with.
He freed his home world and became a national hero.
Only to find that what had been an opening move in his life from going from a nobody, to a somebody, was only the starting point to an 'interesting life'.
A war inside the Confed is brewing. One that is going to draw every corner of the Confed into it.
Somehow Wayne is already managing to put himself front and center for it. Both as a spectator...
... and a Cavalier.
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443 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 17, 2025
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May 19, 2025
This second book was pretty good, but not great.
The MC somewhat tempered his outrageous statements that subconsciously flirted his way into multiple relationships. He still makes them, but constrains them mostly to his not yet harem women.
The MC still dominates most of the action, and his powers are making him more OP by the book.
Strangely, the intimate scenes were fade to black, and not even well done with build-up. Usually the author uses his Arand pen name to allow showing intimate scenes, but not in this one.
I will probably read the next book in the series.
The MC somewhat tempered his outrageous statements that subconsciously flirted his way into multiple relationships. He still makes them, but constrains them mostly to his not yet harem women.
The MC still dominates most of the action, and his powers are making him more OP by the book.
Strangely, the intimate scenes were fade to black, and not even well done with build-up. Usually the author uses his Arand pen name to allow showing intimate scenes, but not in this one.
I will probably read the next book in the series.
May 19, 2025
Simp of a man. Not strong MC
I tried to like this book.Because the first one was just so good but it looks like the author has taken the WOKE pill.... And the main character has turned into a weak simp.Who lets the women in his life lead him around by his little body part...... He keeps talking.
About josephine Being the top of their relationship and all the other girls are bottoms with him stuck in the middle.I mean, be an alpha, already be the dominant alpha.Who takes charge and leads everybody else?Not some whimpering simp.Who doesn't know how to make his own decisions. I won't be reading anymore after this. This author has lost my business.
I tried to like this book.Because the first one was just so good but it looks like the author has taken the WOKE pill.... And the main character has turned into a weak simp.Who lets the women in his life lead him around by his little body part...... He keeps talking.
About josephine Being the top of their relationship and all the other girls are bottoms with him stuck in the middle.I mean, be an alpha, already be the dominant alpha.Who takes charge and leads everybody else?Not some whimpering simp.Who doesn't know how to make his own decisions. I won't be reading anymore after this. This author has lost my business.
May 18, 2025
Mr. Arand does it again
A obvious build, but with the twists needed for a great story written by a master story teller. Yes, the level of interest from women is over the top, but it follows his writing style and plain works. You do need the first volume to get the total picture, but even without that this holds your attention. The connection to the sister trilogy being written under is alternate writer name is good and subtle allowing it to take many routes as well.
A obvious build, but with the twists needed for a great story written by a master story teller. Yes, the level of interest from women is over the top, but it follows his writing style and plain works. You do need the first volume to get the total picture, but even without that this holds your attention. The connection to the sister trilogy being written under is alternate writer name is good and subtle allowing it to take many routes as well.
May 21, 2025
Excellent Story
Wonderful story and great characters. I love when an author writes characters who grow and develop, become friends you cheer for and enjoy hanging out with. When the same author is able to build a world with consistent rules, creative stories and fun tales? Gold!! Pure gold, which is what you have here. I look forward to seeing the next book in this series, and The Privateer too!!
Wonderful story and great characters. I love when an author writes characters who grow and develop, become friends you cheer for and enjoy hanging out with. When the same author is able to build a world with consistent rules, creative stories and fun tales? Gold!! Pure gold, which is what you have here. I look forward to seeing the next book in this series, and The Privateer too!!
May 26, 2025
A truly epic science fiction adventure!!!
Ill just start out that you won't be disappointed reading all of this author's works!!! Wether its Fantasy or Science Fiction it won't disappoint!!! The world/Universe building is exceptional, characters are tremendous and as always the author stayed true to his characters!!! I can't wait to see what comes next for the MC and his ever expanding Family and House!!!
Ill just start out that you won't be disappointed reading all of this author's works!!! Wether its Fantasy or Science Fiction it won't disappoint!!! The world/Universe building is exceptional, characters are tremendous and as always the author stayed true to his characters!!! I can't wait to see what comes next for the MC and his ever expanding Family and House!!!
May 18, 2025
Another great and epic adventure.
I loved this story from beginning to end. I've enjoyed every book William d arend and the other pen name Randi Darren. Some more than others and this one and privateers commission are the top of the list right next to super sales on super heroes and fostering faust in my book.
I loved this story from beginning to end. I've enjoyed every book William d arend and the other pen name Randi Darren. Some more than others and this one and privateers commission are the top of the list right next to super sales on super heroes and fostering faust in my book.
May 20, 2025
So good, so much Hesh!
This a has literally been a race from the start and this book is no exception. I hope the audible comes out sooner than later and the books keep coming too. The characters, old & new, are very well thought out and continue to grow and the story keeps getting better!
This a has literally been a race from the start and this book is no exception. I hope the audible comes out sooner than later and the books keep coming too. The characters, old & new, are very well thought out and continue to grow and the story keeps getting better!
May 20, 2025
Both of the books in this series felt a little all over the place, but this one felt worse. Maybe it was because the protagonist didn't exercise a great deal of agency as far as the large-scale goes? Plenty of agency as far as tactical decisions combat scenes, but he kind just went wherever people pushed him outside of that.
May 20, 2025
Brilliant
Lost track of which of your books was due for release, so this was a great surprise in my email the other day. Really enjoyed this instalment and going there will be more in this series after book 3. Just need to go back and read book one now to refresh my memory of everything. Keep up the good work.
Lost track of which of your books was due for release, so this was a great surprise in my email the other day. Really enjoyed this instalment and going there will be more in this series after book 3. Just need to go back and read book one now to refresh my memory of everything. Keep up the good work.
May 20, 2025
Excellent sequel to an interesting story
William Arand is an excellent and prolific author. I have read most of his works, both stand alones and interconnected series. This is a interesting sequel of a man and AI convergence in Halo type warbots, just before interstellar war breaks out. The characters are interesting, the politics realistic and the relationships complex.
William Arand is an excellent and prolific author. I have read most of his works, both stand alones and interconnected series. This is a interesting sequel of a man and AI convergence in Halo type warbots, just before interstellar war breaks out. The characters are interesting, the politics realistic and the relationships complex.
July 2, 2025
Another gem amongst gems
I absolutely love this series. Cavalier Hesh and his house are once again in the thick of things and it is awesome. From his broken filter of a mouth to his AI eating this book has so many fun and funny parts that I honestly can’t wait for book 3. And hope there are more books in this series.
I absolutely love this series. Cavalier Hesh and his house are once again in the thick of things and it is awesome. From his broken filter of a mouth to his AI eating this book has so many fun and funny parts that I honestly can’t wait for book 3. And hope there are more books in this series.
November 26, 2025
-1 This book continues the trend of using they/them pronouns to refer to singular people, which causes great confusion when applied to a singular person during a group action.
-1 The whole book is a leadup to Josie's big wedding, all the while Wayne continues to add women to his harem.
-1 There isn't a lot here besides non-stop combat.
-1 The whole book is a leadup to Josie's big wedding, all the while Wayne continues to add women to his harem.
-1 There isn't a lot here besides non-stop combat.
May 18, 2025
Even better than the first one
This is my favorite Armand series, and there have been some good ones. I’ve been looking forward to this one for a while, and it didn’t disappoint! Unfortunately, this now means I have to persevere through the interminable wait for book three…
This is my favorite Armand series, and there have been some good ones. I’ve been looking forward to this one for a while, and it didn’t disappoint! Unfortunately, this now means I have to persevere through the interminable wait for book three…
May 19, 2025
love the book
I really like this book and can’t wait for the next one in the series to come out. The book piece up almost from where the last book in this series left off. So peck up your copy and blast off with this book you will not regret it.
I really like this book and can’t wait for the next one in the series to come out. The book piece up almost from where the last book in this series left off. So peck up your copy and blast off with this book you will not regret it.
May 19, 2025
And another one.
System online. WOOT!
This was great, lots of good mech action.
Couple great personal moments too.
Excited to see where this story goes, sad there is only one book left for Wayne.
System online. WOOT!
This was great, lots of good mech action.
Couple great personal moments too.
Excited to see where this story goes, sad there is only one book left for Wayne.
May 20, 2025
A humorous action-packed thrill ride
It has the humor, action, plot, and characters to thrust this book into success. It will sheathe your mind in a warm and exciting universe of enjoyment!
I'm looking forward to the next!
It has the humor, action, plot, and characters to thrust this book into success. It will sheathe your mind in a warm and exciting universe of enjoyment!
I'm looking forward to the next!
May 21, 2025
Another great story
Can never get enough of Arand's books. I want sure what to think of this series originally given is scifi nature, but I love it. I don't think this was as entertaining as the first book, but it was still an amazing read and I can't wait for book 3.
Can never get enough of Arand's books. I want sure what to think of this series originally given is scifi nature, but I love it. I don't think this was as entertaining as the first book, but it was still an amazing read and I can't wait for book 3.
May 25, 2025
Pure Awesome
Love this series, can’t wait for the next book. Rarely do authors get a solid storyline and the right amount of verbal sparing/sarcasm right. This author has hit a perfect balance both in the first book and this one.
Love this series, can’t wait for the next book. Rarely do authors get a solid storyline and the right amount of verbal sparing/sarcasm right. This author has hit a perfect balance both in the first book and this one.
June 11, 2025
worth the wait!
The 1st book is one of my favorites from Mr. Arand and I eagerly awaited this one. I was not disappointed it continues to be great with a nice cameo from his privateer series. Great mech combat too!
The 1st book is one of my favorites from Mr. Arand and I eagerly awaited this one. I was not disappointed it continues to be great with a nice cameo from his privateer series. Great mech combat too!
May 18, 2025
Perfect sequel
This was the perfect sequel
That answered many questions about the main character. Very entertaining I could not pit it down.
This was the perfect sequel
That answered many questions about the main character. Very entertaining I could not pit it down.
May 18, 2025
Too long to wait, AMAZING pay off
Amazing entry into books can't wait for part 3 hopefully I don't have to wait as long,super fun book as an addition to the series
Amazing entry into books can't wait for part 3 hopefully I don't have to wait as long,super fun book as an addition to the series
May 19, 2025
Very good book
This is a fine fantasy harem adventure novel. It is well written and edited. I especially like the Dashi woman warrior. I anxiously await the sequel.
This is a fine fantasy harem adventure novel. It is well written and edited. I especially like the Dashi woman warrior. I anxiously await the sequel.
May 19, 2025
10/10
Long time in waiting and not disappointed we need more mechs more intriguing and more of best girl tink can't wait for more just hope its not as long of a wait
Long time in waiting and not disappointed we need more mechs more intriguing and more of best girl tink can't wait for more just hope its not as long of a wait
May 19, 2025
Awesome
Yet again I struggled to put the book down as I had to see what happened next. I can't wait to see where this story goes next. Highly recommended.
Yet again I struggled to put the book down as I had to see what happened next. I can't wait to see where this story goes next. Highly recommended.
May 21, 2025
Great book
Great book I can't wait to read the next book in the series I would recommend this author to anyone
Great book I can't wait to read the next book in the series I would recommend this author to anyone
May 22, 2025
Great book Two.
Great book Two.
I highly enjoyed visiting this universe again.
I really want to read the next four books in the series.
Great book Two.
I highly enjoyed visiting this universe again.
I really want to read the next four books in the series.
May 23, 2025
Nonstop
It took me a bit to catch up with the storyline. If you like nonstop action and very confusing group of relationships. This is the book for you
It took me a bit to catch up with the storyline. If you like nonstop action and very confusing group of relationships. This is the book for you
May 25, 2025
The guy is a very unconvincing chick magnet, but the adventure is pretty fun.
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