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Persis Chronicles #2
Emerald Keep
When Emerald Keeper Teeka returns to the city of Reghdad and leaves the harsh desert behind, he finds that not all dangers come from the Great Valley. The dangerous Daymonth is nearly upon them and no one can survive on the surface of the planet — but Senior Hunter Quill Mayer is trying to get to Reghdad, and Teeka, before the start of it. Even if he makes it, Emerald Keep denies Teeka’s Contract with Senior Hunter Quill, and Teeka discovers his enemy is more powerful than any of them suspected and he will stop at nothing to separate Teeka and Quill — even by striking in the very heart of the city.
- GenresM M Romance
271 pages, ebook
First published April 8, 2015
30 people want to read
About the author
A. Catherine Noon
22 books56 followersMy official bio came to me when mulling over my two main passions: words and yarn. It hit me that they’re metaphorically the same thing: “For author and textile artist A. Catherine Noon, it’s all about the yarn, both metaphorical and literal – spinning a yarn, knitting with yarn, weaving, sewing, painting, sharing stories and good times over a cup of coffee with dark chocolate.”
I’m a born storyteller. I love to talk and I love to write. I sometimes feel, in my heart of hearts, that the internet was developed by and for people like me – natural networkers who love to talk with anybody about anything. After Y2K, the world belongs to the geeks. Teaching is a natural extension of that instinct. I find I’m just as passionate about helping other people get onto the page as I am about my own writing.
I’ve written all sorts of things: fantasy, science fiction, autobiography, cooking, spirituality, and a host of other topics. I recently rediscovered a love of poetry, because it uses words to express the inexpressible. Essays, too, have fascinated me for a long time, though I didn’t know what name to call the style of writing I liked – it certainly wasn’t the dry-as-bones “essays” from high school days. Phillip Lopate did a lot of good for the field of letters in general, and me in particular, when he published his ode to the essay, The Art of the Personal Essay. Turns out, I’m a fan of Montaigne. Now that I’m an author and have to promote myself, I get to write essays for my different blogs. I even have a basket of topics on which I feel confident to write.
Finding one’s voice can be a lifelong pursuit. I know it has been for me. Being able to own that voice, and speak in that voice, takes practice and gentleness. A word at a time, we learn to get, and stay, on the page. The same goes for knitting. It’s a very Zen process of accumulating stitches and those stitches turn into a garment, or art object, or soft furnishing, or a toy, or anything the knitter can conceive.
I’m a born storyteller. I love to talk and I love to write. I sometimes feel, in my heart of hearts, that the internet was developed by and for people like me – natural networkers who love to talk with anybody about anything. After Y2K, the world belongs to the geeks. Teaching is a natural extension of that instinct. I find I’m just as passionate about helping other people get onto the page as I am about my own writing.
I’ve written all sorts of things: fantasy, science fiction, autobiography, cooking, spirituality, and a host of other topics. I recently rediscovered a love of poetry, because it uses words to express the inexpressible. Essays, too, have fascinated me for a long time, though I didn’t know what name to call the style of writing I liked – it certainly wasn’t the dry-as-bones “essays” from high school days. Phillip Lopate did a lot of good for the field of letters in general, and me in particular, when he published his ode to the essay, The Art of the Personal Essay. Turns out, I’m a fan of Montaigne. Now that I’m an author and have to promote myself, I get to write essays for my different blogs. I even have a basket of topics on which I feel confident to write.
Finding one’s voice can be a lifelong pursuit. I know it has been for me. Being able to own that voice, and speak in that voice, takes practice and gentleness. A word at a time, we learn to get, and stay, on the page. The same goes for knitting. It’s a very Zen process of accumulating stitches and those stitches turn into a garment, or art object, or soft furnishing, or a toy, or anything the knitter can conceive.
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April 13, 2015
This story is interesting original story with a dash of what of middle eastern culture. It is extremely important to read this story in order. Quill dark, handsome and very powerful hunter's relationship with Teeka who is a Keeper solidifies more in this installment.
Although the story was very involved, to me it's the truffles that captured my heart. OMG it in my head the babies which are very smart are mini mr. snuffleofoguses from sesame street. At least that's what I got when Quill described them. The double lashes around large eyes which batted to show innocence. The way they protected anyone who was in their care. who would not fall in love
Although the story was very involved, to me it's the truffles that captured my heart. OMG it in my head the babies which are very smart are mini mr. snuffleofoguses from sesame street. At least that's what I got when Quill described them. The double lashes around large eyes which batted to show innocence. The way they protected anyone who was in their care. who would not fall in love
May 20, 2015
I thoroughly enjoyed Emerald Fire, and I was eager to return to this wonderful and engrossing world. I'm very glad I did.
Teeka and Quill arrange to meet in Teeka's home city of Reghdad for the Daymonth period, when being outside is deadly. Unfortunately for the lovers, Teeka is told that his Contract with Quill is rejected, and he is to return to the Emerald Keep at once. But Teeka quickly learns that there is more here than meets the eye, and more forces against them that could not have been anticipated.
In between the suspense, we're treated to the deepening love between Teeka and Quill. We see sides of them emerging that explain a great deal about Quill's enigmatic demeanor, and Teeka's often stubborn refusal to consider consequences. They've both grown after the events of Emerald Fire, and I was pleased to see Teeka continue to mature, to learn to accept the things he could not change while never losing sight of his goal, to make a Contract with his beloved Quill.
And let's not forget the truffles. I am so in love with those youngsters!
I got the impression that this is not the last we'll see of Teeka and Quill, and I'm hoping this was more than just wishful thinking on my part. I would love to see how this all turns out.
Teeka and Quill arrange to meet in Teeka's home city of Reghdad for the Daymonth period, when being outside is deadly. Unfortunately for the lovers, Teeka is told that his Contract with Quill is rejected, and he is to return to the Emerald Keep at once. But Teeka quickly learns that there is more here than meets the eye, and more forces against them that could not have been anticipated.
In between the suspense, we're treated to the deepening love between Teeka and Quill. We see sides of them emerging that explain a great deal about Quill's enigmatic demeanor, and Teeka's often stubborn refusal to consider consequences. They've both grown after the events of Emerald Fire, and I was pleased to see Teeka continue to mature, to learn to accept the things he could not change while never losing sight of his goal, to make a Contract with his beloved Quill.
And let's not forget the truffles. I am so in love with those youngsters!
I got the impression that this is not the last we'll see of Teeka and Quill, and I'm hoping this was more than just wishful thinking on my part. I would love to see how this all turns out.
October 17, 2015
This is the second book in the series and it is probably best to read the first one. Full disclosure, I did not read the first book and was still fine reading the second. Based on context clues it is easy to figure out how the keeper, hunter and seekers relate.
The characters in this book are all likeable except for Teeka. For me, Teeka is annoying and childish. His lack of maturity and overall whiny personality is annoying. For the story to keep hammering home from all of Teeka's mentors and elders that Teeka is selfish, juvenile and inconsiderate, it became old fast. Quill is of more interest and I wish there is more about him. Quill's childhood is infinitely more interesting than pampered Teeka's child.
The world buildling is quite good. I loved how Ms. Noon blends a technological worlds with the Bedouin culture. This fascinated me as did the animals. My favourite in this book are the truffles. Great description and antics of these adorable animals makes me want a pair too. All of these helps drive the plot of why Teeka and Quill are targeted by a mysterious force. From a plot device, the resolution to the conflict is just odd for me. It feels as if Ms. Noon changed direction in the middle of the book and decided third book is necessary. I could care less about Teeka and his problems. I want to learn more about Quill and the man hunting him.
Hopefully another book will follow and feature Quill's powers and this new group of people. People who scare Quill and make him want to kill them all. Quill is a character who has more depth. He's a man to be admired. Learning more about Quill's powers and how he can be potentionally more is something I look forward to in the next book.
The sex in this book is just okay. Teeka and Quill like to play around the bath. It can be erotic, but since I didn't like Teeka, none of the sex scenes did anything for me. Most of them were bland and too vanilla for me. From a romance perspective it is sweet manlove.
This book is recommended to those who enjoy a world that seems to live simplier and blends technology in the background.
* Provided by the BDSM Book Reviews for a review.
The characters in this book are all likeable except for Teeka. For me, Teeka is annoying and childish. His lack of maturity and overall whiny personality is annoying. For the story to keep hammering home from all of Teeka's mentors and elders that Teeka is selfish, juvenile and inconsiderate, it became old fast. Quill is of more interest and I wish there is more about him. Quill's childhood is infinitely more interesting than pampered Teeka's child.
The world buildling is quite good. I loved how Ms. Noon blends a technological worlds with the Bedouin culture. This fascinated me as did the animals. My favourite in this book are the truffles. Great description and antics of these adorable animals makes me want a pair too. All of these helps drive the plot of why Teeka and Quill are targeted by a mysterious force. From a plot device, the resolution to the conflict is just odd for me. It feels as if Ms. Noon changed direction in the middle of the book and decided third book is necessary. I could care less about Teeka and his problems. I want to learn more about Quill and the man hunting him.
Hopefully another book will follow and feature Quill's powers and this new group of people. People who scare Quill and make him want to kill them all. Quill is a character who has more depth. He's a man to be admired. Learning more about Quill's powers and how he can be potentionally more is something I look forward to in the next book.
The sex in this book is just okay. Teeka and Quill like to play around the bath. It can be erotic, but since I didn't like Teeka, none of the sex scenes did anything for me. Most of them were bland and too vanilla for me. From a romance perspective it is sweet manlove.
This book is recommended to those who enjoy a world that seems to live simplier and blends technology in the background.
* Provided by the BDSM Book Reviews for a review.
April 12, 2015
Original review on Molly Lolly
Four and a half stars!
I truly enjoyed this story. The setting was fascinating and the world building was effortless. I was a little bit confused at first since I haven’t read the first book in this series. However it wasn’t overly so, and I picked up most everything as I went along. I kind of figured out who the bad guy was, but not until much later. The side characters were wonderful and added interesting color to the story. I loved the language used and how the authors even went so far as to create their own calendar for the setting. The truffles were adorable creatures and made fun pets. There’s a tiny bit left hanging at the end of the story, but not enough to upset me or get mad it ended where it did. More of a “I want more to know what happens next!”. I’m hoping there will be more stories in this world in the future.
Four and a half stars!
I truly enjoyed this story. The setting was fascinating and the world building was effortless. I was a little bit confused at first since I haven’t read the first book in this series. However it wasn’t overly so, and I picked up most everything as I went along. I kind of figured out who the bad guy was, but not until much later. The side characters were wonderful and added interesting color to the story. I loved the language used and how the authors even went so far as to create their own calendar for the setting. The truffles were adorable creatures and made fun pets. There’s a tiny bit left hanging at the end of the story, but not enough to upset me or get mad it ended where it did. More of a “I want more to know what happens next!”. I’m hoping there will be more stories in this world in the future.
April 13, 2015
ThreeStar
This book is a sequel to Emerald Fire. I would NOT read Emerald Keep without reading Emerald Fire first. This is an epilogue, a coda, a direct continuation. If you have read Emerald Fire, you're asking: does this book live up to the first?
Well, it's okay. The setting is lush and sensual. Deserts and tents and stone fortresses and scented teas and long, naked baths. The sex is plentiful and hot, though somewhat vanilla. The plot arrives about halfway through. It's interesting, there's a bit of action, I found myself engaged and caring about the characters and their society.
Emerald Keep reminds me strongly of the Japanese yaoi light novel. Its particular style will be appealing to the fans of the genre. The relationship and the men are written in a feminine light (they're plenty masculine, just stylized), and there is family drama and conflict between duty and love.
Remember, start first with Emerald Fire. The desert awaits.
I was given this in return for an honest review by Inked Rainbow Reads.
C.E.Case
This book is a sequel to Emerald Fire. I would NOT read Emerald Keep without reading Emerald Fire first. This is an epilogue, a coda, a direct continuation. If you have read Emerald Fire, you're asking: does this book live up to the first?
Well, it's okay. The setting is lush and sensual. Deserts and tents and stone fortresses and scented teas and long, naked baths. The sex is plentiful and hot, though somewhat vanilla. The plot arrives about halfway through. It's interesting, there's a bit of action, I found myself engaged and caring about the characters and their society.
Emerald Keep reminds me strongly of the Japanese yaoi light novel. Its particular style will be appealing to the fans of the genre. The relationship and the men are written in a feminine light (they're plenty masculine, just stylized), and there is family drama and conflict between duty and love.
Remember, start first with Emerald Fire. The desert awaits.
I was given this in return for an honest review by Inked Rainbow Reads.
C.E.Case
November 10, 2015
Something like 4,5* just because Teeka came across as a brat most of the time which he wasn't in the first book. It irritated me(
I guess I'll be waiting for the third book, judging by the end of second author have planned to wright it.
I guess I'll be waiting for the third book, judging by the end of second author have planned to wright it.
June 27, 2015
I don't want to sound to critical but I was bored while reading that book. Story plot was actually somehow passive. I am disappointed with whole book.
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