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Privateer's Commission 2
Ralph could be described as a rogue on a good day.
A bad day involved a lot of cursing, calling him a pirate, or sometimes even having a shoot-out.
It wasn’t really his fault of course, or so he would have you believe.
It was the fault of those who wanted to get in his way of making as much money as possible as a smuggler.
His family had been gifted with a letter of marque for the Terran Confed, one that is inherited and has been passed down to him.
Essentially it gives him a lot of loop-holes and ways through regulations to be a fantastic smuggler.
Or as a legal pirate, a Privateer.
The Confed and it’s neighbors are about to be plunged into a world of war that spans across the entirety of their universe.
From the citizens of the Blood to the Scrap-Worlds on the outer edges of the Confed, the life of everyone is going to change.
And Ralph?
Well, Ralph is about to get a brand new letter of marque to add to his others, along with a new hand. Thankfully it isn't a hook, though he's keeping his options open.
Ralph Turlan will go from Privateer with a commission to a Privateer Governor and permission to expand even as he plunders from fleets and ships alike.
It’s time to go collect Turlan’s Toll from anyone who crosses his path.
Let’s just hope the crew of cast-offs better fit for the isle of misfit toys can come together quickly.
A bad day involved a lot of cursing, calling him a pirate, or sometimes even having a shoot-out.
It wasn’t really his fault of course, or so he would have you believe.
It was the fault of those who wanted to get in his way of making as much money as possible as a smuggler.
His family had been gifted with a letter of marque for the Terran Confed, one that is inherited and has been passed down to him.
Essentially it gives him a lot of loop-holes and ways through regulations to be a fantastic smuggler.
Or as a legal pirate, a Privateer.
The Confed and it’s neighbors are about to be plunged into a world of war that spans across the entirety of their universe.
From the citizens of the Blood to the Scrap-Worlds on the outer edges of the Confed, the life of everyone is going to change.
And Ralph?
Well, Ralph is about to get a brand new letter of marque to add to his others, along with a new hand. Thankfully it isn't a hook, though he's keeping his options open.
Ralph Turlan will go from Privateer with a commission to a Privateer Governor and permission to expand even as he plunders from fleets and ships alike.
It’s time to go collect Turlan’s Toll from anyone who crosses his path.
Let’s just hope the crew of cast-offs better fit for the isle of misfit toys can come together quickly.
- GenresHaremScience Fiction
434 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 12, 2025
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September 13, 2026
Missed Opportunities
I’m tough on harem books, the whole concept of several women living together and sharing a single man with no drama is just too alien for me to conceive. Plus, it’s always; once a gorgeous woman initially sees the main character she falls hopelessly in lust with him.
But I knew all this going in, after all I read the first book in this series. However, I didn’t remember as much juvenile flirting and sexual banter in the first book as this one had. Really it was too much, it took away from the storyline. In addition, one of the supporting characters was an attractive vice-admiral (naturally) who didn’t freak out when the main character openly flirts with her in front of her junior officers (really!).
Look, if you’re into all this, and I’m sure a lot of readers are, it’s a nonissue.
The last 25% of the book actually was pretty good, so there’s potential here. I think the story premise and character all can be really good if the unprofessional sexual banter is dialed back. I don’t see book 3 in my future.
I’m tough on harem books, the whole concept of several women living together and sharing a single man with no drama is just too alien for me to conceive. Plus, it’s always; once a gorgeous woman initially sees the main character she falls hopelessly in lust with him.
But I knew all this going in, after all I read the first book in this series. However, I didn’t remember as much juvenile flirting and sexual banter in the first book as this one had. Really it was too much, it took away from the storyline. In addition, one of the supporting characters was an attractive vice-admiral (naturally) who didn’t freak out when the main character openly flirts with her in front of her junior officers (really!).
Look, if you’re into all this, and I’m sure a lot of readers are, it’s a nonissue.
The last 25% of the book actually was pretty good, so there’s potential here. I think the story premise and character all can be really good if the unprofessional sexual banter is dialed back. I don’t see book 3 in my future.
October 5, 2025
Story good, dialogue strange
I've read quite a few of this author's works and the dialogue in this story felt very disjointed and weird. It was like everyone was hesitating while they were speaking.
The story itself is very entertaining and I like where everything is going but two out of three times when characters spoke, there was a lot of hesitation and double speak rather than just what they had to say.
I would expect to see that when characters were hesitating, or nervous, or were on edge, but when they were speaking in general? It felt a little off.
I'll still read the next one when it comes out.
I've read quite a few of this author's works and the dialogue in this story felt very disjointed and weird. It was like everyone was hesitating while they were speaking.
The story itself is very entertaining and I like where everything is going but two out of three times when characters spoke, there was a lot of hesitation and double speak rather than just what they had to say.
I would expect to see that when characters were hesitating, or nervous, or were on edge, but when they were speaking in general? It felt a little off.
I'll still read the next one when it comes out.
November 26, 2025
Interesting Harem Fantasy Series
This isn't first series by this author. The storyline and characters are the priority. Relationships occur differently as characters are developed. There is plenty of action, humor and an appropriate amount of sexual activity which emphasizes romance rather than explicit details. The storyline is exciting, the characters are varied with individual personalities, and all are well developed.
This isn't first series by this author. The storyline and characters are the priority. Relationships occur differently as characters are developed. There is plenty of action, humor and an appropriate amount of sexual activity which emphasizes romance rather than explicit details. The storyline is exciting, the characters are varied with individual personalities, and all are well developed.
September 15, 2025
More space pirates!
Loving this new series and can't wait to see where the author goes with it! My only regret so far is very little interaction between Ralf and Lord Hesh. However, it didn't detract from the story at all. Very well thought out battles, very plausible explanations to actions, and very enjoyable to read.
Loving this new series and can't wait to see where the author goes with it! My only regret so far is very little interaction between Ralf and Lord Hesh. However, it didn't detract from the story at all. Very well thought out battles, very plausible explanations to actions, and very enjoyable to read.
September 17, 2025
More!
I want more, like right now. And I hope to god the author doesn't stop at three damn books again, because im getting really tired of reading a series and just not getting a damn conclusion.
Love this series, love that the MC isn't a "good guy" and I would recommend this book to people.
I want more, like right now. And I hope to god the author doesn't stop at three damn books again, because im getting really tired of reading a series and just not getting a damn conclusion.
Love this series, love that the MC isn't a "good guy" and I would recommend this book to people.
September 21, 2025
Outstanding Story!!
Outstanding story and exciting tales of Daring Do! Another amazing outing in the world of The Cavalier and The Privateer.
Great world building, characters who grow and the odd Easter Eggs 🐰 to add some spice. I highly recommend this and look forward to seeing where it leads.
Outstanding story and exciting tales of Daring Do! Another amazing outing in the world of The Cavalier and The Privateer.
Great world building, characters who grow and the odd Easter Eggs 🐰 to add some spice. I highly recommend this and look forward to seeing where it leads.
September 25, 2025
This series is a must read!!!
You will be hard pressed to find a better science fiction story/series in any genre then this one!!! I have laughed so hard I cried at the antics of the MC and the crew!!! Cheered their wins and worried about the danger!!! Thus an absolute blast of a series and in my humble opinion some of this authors best writings!!!!
You will be hard pressed to find a better science fiction story/series in any genre then this one!!! I have laughed so hard I cried at the antics of the MC and the crew!!! Cheered their wins and worried about the danger!!! Thus an absolute blast of a series and in my humble opinion some of this authors best writings!!!!
October 14, 2025
Space opera with a harem twist
Well written as are all of Randy Darren's works. Space battles, intrigue and sheet wrestling.
Especialy enjoyed the intersection with the Cavalier series. A refresher of the characters at the beginning would have been helpful as I couldnt remember all of the characters and it took awhile for me to realize that Rio was a pet name for Marionette.
Well written as are all of Randy Darren's works. Space battles, intrigue and sheet wrestling.
Especialy enjoyed the intersection with the Cavalier series. A refresher of the characters at the beginning would have been helpful as I couldnt remember all of the characters and it took awhile for me to realize that Rio was a pet name for Marionette.
September 12, 2026
Space Pirates Ahoy
Book 2 continues the story of the first. Ralph and his band of merry women stealing from the... well anyone and giving to his crew.
It was a fun story with a few twists and turns. I still don't know what the deal with Janey was and wonder if she just didn't vibe with the story so the author did what he did.
Book 2 continues the story of the first. Ralph and his band of merry women stealing from the... well anyone and giving to his crew.
It was a fun story with a few twists and turns. I still don't know what the deal with Janey was and wonder if she just didn't vibe with the story so the author did what he did.
September 14, 2025
Another masterpiece from Randi Darren
If you’re already reading his stuff, you know exactly what I mean. If you haven’t, you should really pick up a copy. Check out his other pen name, William D. Arand.
If you’re already reading his stuff, you know exactly what I mean. If you haven’t, you should really pick up a copy. Check out his other pen name, William D. Arand.
September 15, 2025
fantastic continuation of a great story
Loved the characters, the twists and turns, but the mesh of stories for the individual characters was whashined most for me and I loved it! Looking very forward to more!!
Loved the characters, the twists and turns, but the mesh of stories for the individual characters was whashined most for me and I loved it! Looking very forward to more!!
September 16, 2025
Nice.
As always these stories are exceptionally entertaining.
This one gives it a switch up on the genre. Though it does bring an uneasy tone to that one scene.
Oddly wholesome at times too.
As always these stories are exceptionally entertaining.
This one gives it a switch up on the genre. Though it does bring an uneasy tone to that one scene.
Oddly wholesome at times too.
September 13, 2025
Great series
I really enjoyed this series, Ralph is perfect pirate and his crew of lovely ladies. Great book can't wait for more
I really enjoyed this series, Ralph is perfect pirate and his crew of lovely ladies. Great book can't wait for more
September 14, 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
September 14, 2025
Loved this one.
I liked this one even more than the first book since the characters got to actually grow more. I like Ralph as a character even if he's not as cool as Wayne.
I liked this one even more than the first book since the characters got to actually grow more. I like Ralph as a character even if he's not as cool as Wayne.
September 17, 2025
Great book!
This is becoming one of my favorite book series! With Cavalier and Privateer, this universe is awesome! I can’t wait for the next one!
This is becoming one of my favorite book series! With Cavalier and Privateer, this universe is awesome! I can’t wait for the next one!
September 19, 2025
Fun read
Love the world building and the mixing of the novels in the same universe. Two thumbs up!! Overall fun read
Love the world building and the mixing of the novels in the same universe. Two thumbs up!! Overall fun read
September 23, 2025
I don't understand how an author's writing ability could be regressing after this many books out. The dialogue is atrocious, no one talks like this
September 24, 2025
A blast of explosive decompression!
It's a fun tale of high space adventure and ship and station intrigue! As good as ever, worthy of a read!
It's a fun tale of high space adventure and ship and station intrigue! As good as ever, worthy of a read!
February 14, 2026
Great sequel
This was a good second addition to this series and a great addition to sister series. I look forward to the next book in both.
This was a good second addition to this series and a great addition to sister series. I look forward to the next book in both.
December 24, 2025
I‘ve read a couple of books by Darren and Privateers Commission is my favorite series among them. The characters are unique and amazing, the story is fast paced and exciting and - different from the sovereign-verse, this isn’t about the fight against some omnipotent evil entity but just a fun adventure with a roguish pirate like protagonist.
The cast im book 2 got bigger and the harem officially started (in book 1 it was just Rio), but its still relatively small compared to the authors other books, which im quite thankful for.
Already looking forward to book 3 and to Ralph becoming a proper pirate lord!
The cast im book 2 got bigger and the harem officially started (in book 1 it was just Rio), but its still relatively small compared to the authors other books, which im quite thankful for.
Already looking forward to book 3 and to Ralph becoming a proper pirate lord!
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