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The Montgomery Chronicles #2
The Reluctant Goddess
Life was getting stranger instead of easier. Not only was Marcie Montgomery still craving tacos - and any kind of cheesecake - now she was lusting after her knight in confusing armor. Plus, she knew her dog wasn’t exactly a dog.
Witches and explosions, a murderous mother escaped from jail, half-mad members of human-only groups, the evil Niccolo Maddock, and the gynecologist from hell all add up to make Marcie’s life just like the Chinese curse: it is better to live as a rat in a cage of cats than it is to be a vampire anywhere.
Witches and explosions, a murderous mother escaped from jail, half-mad members of human-only groups, the evil Niccolo Maddock, and the gynecologist from hell all add up to make Marcie’s life just like the Chinese curse: it is better to live as a rat in a cage of cats than it is to be a vampire anywhere.
296 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 13, 2015
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Karen Ranney
100 books947 followersI’m a writer who’s been privileged to have attained the New York Times and USA Today Bestseller Lists.
Although I've primarily written historical romance, I've also written contemporary romantic suspense, a murder mystery, and I'm having a wonderful time writing about a vampire who is being challenged by her new state of being. (The Montgomery Chronicles: The Fertile Vampire and The Reluctant Goddess coming March 12, 2015.)
I believe in the power of the individual, the magnificence of the human spirit, and always looking for the positive in any situation. I write about people who have been challenged by life itself but who win in the end.
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Although I've primarily written historical romance, I've also written contemporary romantic suspense, a murder mystery, and I'm having a wonderful time writing about a vampire who is being challenged by her new state of being. (The Montgomery Chronicles: The Fertile Vampire and The Reluctant Goddess coming March 12, 2015.)
I believe in the power of the individual, the magnificence of the human spirit, and always looking for the positive in any situation. I write about people who have been challenged by life itself but who win in the end.
Newsletter: http://karenranney.com/subscribe-warm...
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WriterKarenRa...
Website: http://karenranney.com
Email: karen@karenranney.com
Twitter: @Karen_Ranney
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May 2, 2015
I love this series! Good writing, great characters! Who's, the Father? Can't wait for the next!
March 1, 2015
This was a great addition to The Montgomery Chronicles series! The author brings an exciting, unique twist to the vampire genre. It’s always refreshing to read something new involving the vampire genre when there is so much similarity out there right now.
The Reluctant Goddess is filled with twists, action, romance and great characters! It was nice reunite with the characters from the first book: Mutt (aka Charlie now), Dan, Mike and Kenisha. A surprise character comes back into the mix, which is exciting! The only downside to the book to me was that there wasn’t much of a plot. It felt like a continuation of the first book, but that didn’t bother me.
Overall, it’s still a great read, and I highly enjoyed it. If you loved the first book, then you’ll love the second one!
The Reluctant Goddess is filled with twists, action, romance and great characters! It was nice reunite with the characters from the first book: Mutt (aka Charlie now), Dan, Mike and Kenisha. A surprise character comes back into the mix, which is exciting! The only downside to the book to me was that there wasn’t much of a plot. It felt like a continuation of the first book, but that didn’t bother me.
Overall, it’s still a great read, and I highly enjoyed it. If you loved the first book, then you’ll love the second one!
January 24, 2016
I liked this book (& the previous one) and they are quick reads. However, it ended in a major cliffhanger (to the point where the story seemed incomplete) and that is just annoying. The first book did that also, but this one was worse (a much bigger surprise). Of course, I'll get the next book (b/c I did enjoy it) but I'm hoping the author doesn't make it another half-finished story/cliffhanger from hell.
July 6, 2017
entertaining series
it's a great series, not as funny as I'd like or others in this category, but great nonetheless. they all end in a cliffhanger, not a problem when you're at the beginning, but when the next book hasn't been published yet, I'll be annoyed. if you like Robyn Peterman's vampire series, you'll like this (although Peterman is hilarious, this is just entertaining; they're both fun reads with unique characters and plots...
it's a great series, not as funny as I'd like or others in this category, but great nonetheless. they all end in a cliffhanger, not a problem when you're at the beginning, but when the next book hasn't been published yet, I'll be annoyed. if you like Robyn Peterman's vampire series, you'll like this (although Peterman is hilarious, this is just entertaining; they're both fun reads with unique characters and plots...
May 6, 2017
A very good second book in a series. Lots going on, surprises, action, character growth.
And then Holy cliffhanger, batman!
I don't just want to read the 3rd book, it's a moral imperative!
Good thing it's out and on Kindle unlimited...
And then Holy cliffhanger, batman!
I don't just want to read the 3rd book, it's a moral imperative!
Good thing it's out and on Kindle unlimited...
January 13, 2021
Karen really knows how to engage her readers and keep them wanting more! I have read this entire series and I love it! I wish she would add more to the series! If you love this series, you'll also love her furry chronicles!
July 23, 2017
Always made me want to read more
Liked the short paragraphs with cliff hangers as it always made me want to read on, can't wait to read the next one
Liked the short paragraphs with cliff hangers as it always made me want to read on, can't wait to read the next one
June 1, 2015
"The Reluctant Goddess" by Karen Ranney takes off from where we left off. Marcie Montgomery is a very special vampire. She walk in the sun, eats, and can breed. These qualities are very attractive to normal vampires who would love to use Marcie as a lab rat or a breeding mare to find a way to do the same thing. Marcie has to figure out exactly what she is, how to protect herself, meanwhile she's also desperate to keep a sense of autonomy. The last thing Marcie wants, besides being pregnant by a certain vampire, is to be dependent on Dan. Which is nice since she could have easily allowed him to handle everything that happens to her. Overall, I loved this novel. It was a great follow up and it kept me interested. Yes, at times her internal monologue was a bit repetitive, but besides that it was great. What I also liked about this novel was that many of the conclusions that I came up at the end of the last one were tossed on their head. And even if you haven't read the last story, you won't be lost. Ranney makes sure that the reader has a clear picture in their heads about what has already happened along with connected those actions with their consequences. I look forward to reading the next novel and finding out which direction Ranney takes the bombshell from the end of the novel.
May 15, 2015
Well a lot happened in this book but not as much as I wanted. There are still so many unanswered questions and I want some answers damnit. Marcie goes to get answers but she always stops short of getting a full explanation. She gets overwhelmed and backs off and I just want to know more.
Marcie got to kick some Maddock butt and the ending left me wanting more. Still Marcie isn't my favorite heroine, I wish she'd get on the ball and learn more. She always seems to get caught up in her emotions and I wish she'd be more proactive instead of letting Dan take care of things. Oddly enough she gets annoyed when he does but doesn't seem to do much about it, except attacking him once.
3.5/5
Marcie got to kick some Maddock butt and the ending left me wanting more. Still Marcie isn't my favorite heroine, I wish she'd get on the ball and learn more. She always seems to get caught up in her emotions and I wish she'd be more proactive instead of letting Dan take care of things. Oddly enough she gets annoyed when he does but doesn't seem to do much about it, except attacking him once.
3.5/5
May 18, 2015
Great book but....
Different! This is #2 in the series about Marcie's life. She isn't your normal vampire and she is being hunted by various groups for various reasons. Poor Marcie doesn't know who to trust. She is learning her new powers while questioning everything about herself and life around her!
While I know I personally want a happy ending, I am just not so sure how everyone can end up that way; but we'll see. Looking forward to book 3
Different! This is #2 in the series about Marcie's life. She isn't your normal vampire and she is being hunted by various groups for various reasons. Poor Marcie doesn't know who to trust. She is learning her new powers while questioning everything about herself and life around her!
While I know I personally want a happy ending, I am just not so sure how everyone can end up that way; but we'll see. Looking forward to book 3
March 10, 2015
Okay. I really liked this one. I hope book three is out soon. I kind of knew where the book would hang at the end but the unfolding of the story managed to leave me hanging in a decent place. Maybe not the best of its kind, but it kept me invested in the read (which has been a problem for me lately) and it is neither over sexed nor sugar coated with innocence. A worthy read in my book.
April 22, 2015
Holy twisted roller coaster of lust and deceit!! I still do t know if I like Marcie or not. She's stronger and somewhat standing on her own, but holy mole, how much crap can one woman take before she decided to roll over and say forget it? The cliffhanger made me cuss the author to high heaven! Overall great read and very engaging, but that doesn't stop me from hating cliffhangers.
December 27, 2016
I am enthralled with Marcie
This is a nice, new twist on supernaturals. Her life is unraveling one paragraph at a time and just when Marcie has something figured out she discovers it's more then she realized. I'm loving her friendship with Charlie. I can't wait to see how that plays out.
This is a nice, new twist on supernaturals. Her life is unraveling one paragraph at a time and just when Marcie has something figured out she discovers it's more then she realized. I'm loving her friendship with Charlie. I can't wait to see how that plays out.
March 12, 2015
Good read
Not exactly a page Turner, but a good book overall. I know certain things aren't divulged so you read the next book, but she needs to explain some stuff better. Maybe it's just my impatience....
Not exactly a page Turner, but a good book overall. I know certain things aren't divulged so you read the next book, but she needs to explain some stuff better. Maybe it's just my impatience....
May 18, 2016
Still enjoyable
I liked the book, but that's about all. I didn't love it, I didn't hate it. Parts of it annoyed me, if you read the first one it's more of the same. Marcy isn't my favorite.
I liked the book, but that's about all. I didn't love it, I didn't hate it. Parts of it annoyed me, if you read the first one it's more of the same. Marcy isn't my favorite.
May 13, 2015
Good read
The ending was very abrupt. Less recapping more story line, would be great. Marcie has a lot of potential I'm the vampire community
The ending was very abrupt. Less recapping more story line, would be great. Marcie has a lot of potential I'm the vampire community
May 16, 2015
Can't wait for the next one!
This story just keeps getting better and better. Now I have to know how this works out. I must get the next installment immediately.
This story just keeps getting better and better. Now I have to know how this works out. I must get the next installment immediately.
May 17, 2015
Dirigu
Reluctant to be a vampire, hard to believe what she may be. Thrilling and fast paced amusing to and a cliff hanger!
Reluctant to be a vampire, hard to believe what she may be. Thrilling and fast paced amusing to and a cliff hanger!
May 21, 2015
Great book
I thoroughly enjoyed the paranormal twist that was presented here. I look forward to more from this author. Nice work.
I thoroughly enjoyed the paranormal twist that was presented here. I look forward to more from this author. Nice work.
June 15, 2015
She is fun to read.
March 10, 2016
Fun
Not especially good but fun story. Semi interesting characters. Needs more detail. Skips around a little too much when the heroine is figuring things out.
Not especially good but fun story. Semi interesting characters. Needs more detail. Skips around a little too much when the heroine is figuring things out.
March 31, 2016
Great Series
This was a great read! Great characters and an interesting take on the paranormal world. I can't wait for more!
This was a great read! Great characters and an interesting take on the paranormal world. I can't wait for more!
May 24, 2016
Good
Books should be combined. This is an ongoing story a d is beginning to feel dragged out. Still a good read
Books should be combined. This is an ongoing story a d is beginning to feel dragged out. Still a good read
November 28, 2016
Godess v vampire
I really enjoyed this story !!!!!!!!!!!!! The perfect carry on to the series. I recommend this book to anyone who loves adventure and excitement. jmj
I really enjoyed this story !!!!!!!!!!!!! The perfect carry on to the series. I recommend this book to anyone who loves adventure and excitement. jmj
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