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Scarcity Sanctuary #8
Missing Soldier
Without Soldier and Dillon, there would /be /no Scarcity Sanctuary, so what happens when Soldier is missing? Soldier is the head of the household, the provider, along with Dillon. But, Soldier is so much more. He's the one who makes all the troubled boys who come through Scarcity feel safe, like they can take on a world that has treated them so badly. He gives everyone strength, love, and support. And if you think the boys from Scarcity are losing their minds over his absence, what about Dillon? Soldier is the other half of his soul. Where is Soldier?
88 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 21, 2015
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November 7, 2015
Note: This book was provided to me by the publisher through Hearts on Fire Reviews in exchange for an impartial review.
When Solider fails to contact Dillon after flying to Denver to meet a former member of his platoon who Soldier had assumed was dead, Dillon immediately knows something is terribly wrong. Soldier would never fail to contact Dillon for two hours, never mind two days. So Dillon calls “the boys” for help, his foster children—specifically the group of the original seven boys he and Soldier had when they first got together to form Scarcity Sanctuary.
Everyone always relies on Soldier to give them the safety and security they need. The boys who are fostered by Dillon and Soldier are always very troubled children who have had dangerous or abusive lives before coming into their care. In earlier stories, it was always Soldier who came to their aid, but this time, they step up to the plate to take care of Dillon and go to rescue Soldier from his apparent captivity.
Looking back on my review of Soldier, the first story in this series, I discovered I had said: “I liked the story but felt that there was so much more potential for full character and plot development that wasn't utilized. There was no angst at all, no depth to the story.” I could easily repeat the same statement as a summary of my review for Missing Soldier. I haven’t read any of the books since the first, but I had hoped that since this is book eight in the series, it would have substantially improved. After all, to get to book eight, one must have a following of readers who like the storyline, and to get an average of 3.75 to 4.0 on most of the books, those who read it obviously really enjoy it, right? Well, there’s no doubt they are enjoyable, but that’s because there’s no angst, no deep plot development, and the two MCs are lovey-dovey-kissy-face-sweet with each other all the time.
I’m disappointed that the story was only surface deep. I had hoped for so much more. The person responsible for Soldier’s disappearance kept him subdued, so the opportunity for drama was missed. The “rescue” was simplistic and again without drama or complexity. And his reunion with Dillon? Sweet, of course.
If you like this series, I’m sure you will like this one too. If you are looking for a simple, sweet romance between two men who care for and about others, raising their foster family, and providing them a safe haven, you will love this series. If you want drama, angst, complex mysteries with a depth of emotion, this is neither the story, nor the series for you.
When Solider fails to contact Dillon after flying to Denver to meet a former member of his platoon who Soldier had assumed was dead, Dillon immediately knows something is terribly wrong. Soldier would never fail to contact Dillon for two hours, never mind two days. So Dillon calls “the boys” for help, his foster children—specifically the group of the original seven boys he and Soldier had when they first got together to form Scarcity Sanctuary.
Everyone always relies on Soldier to give them the safety and security they need. The boys who are fostered by Dillon and Soldier are always very troubled children who have had dangerous or abusive lives before coming into their care. In earlier stories, it was always Soldier who came to their aid, but this time, they step up to the plate to take care of Dillon and go to rescue Soldier from his apparent captivity.
Looking back on my review of Soldier, the first story in this series, I discovered I had said: “I liked the story but felt that there was so much more potential for full character and plot development that wasn't utilized. There was no angst at all, no depth to the story.” I could easily repeat the same statement as a summary of my review for Missing Soldier. I haven’t read any of the books since the first, but I had hoped that since this is book eight in the series, it would have substantially improved. After all, to get to book eight, one must have a following of readers who like the storyline, and to get an average of 3.75 to 4.0 on most of the books, those who read it obviously really enjoy it, right? Well, there’s no doubt they are enjoyable, but that’s because there’s no angst, no deep plot development, and the two MCs are lovey-dovey-kissy-face-sweet with each other all the time.
I’m disappointed that the story was only surface deep. I had hoped for so much more. The person responsible for Soldier’s disappearance kept him subdued, so the opportunity for drama was missed. The “rescue” was simplistic and again without drama or complexity. And his reunion with Dillon? Sweet, of course.
If you like this series, I’m sure you will like this one too. If you are looking for a simple, sweet romance between two men who care for and about others, raising their foster family, and providing them a safe haven, you will love this series. If you want drama, angst, complex mysteries with a depth of emotion, this is neither the story, nor the series for you.
May 27, 2015
I started this series at book 6. I know! I know! Don't shoot me. I just never knew about it. So when It's okay (book 6) was released I thought I would give it a try. I am so glad I did!
After It's okay I went back and gobbled up all the backlist of books to this series. Sure there are some that I liked better than the others but that is because of the characters.
These books have action and adventure along with romance but for me they are character driven. I will keep coming back for more as long as they are released because I'm just dying to know about our guys.
Missing Solider is one of those books you think you know what will happen and just read because you have to be reuniting with the boys. That is not so! The author did a wonderful job of keeping us in suspense and writing the plot. May be one of the best books in the series!
And I want more!!!
After It's okay I went back and gobbled up all the backlist of books to this series. Sure there are some that I liked better than the others but that is because of the characters.
These books have action and adventure along with romance but for me they are character driven. I will keep coming back for more as long as they are released because I'm just dying to know about our guys.
Missing Solider is one of those books you think you know what will happen and just read because you have to be reuniting with the boys. That is not so! The author did a wonderful job of keeping us in suspense and writing the plot. May be one of the best books in the series!
And I want more!!!
July 13, 2016
I was very happy to read more on Soldier and again I had to use the tissues. Just the name Gom will bring me to tears lol.
But I never felt any excitement or fear while reading. I blame the dialogue. I'm sorry but it's either flat or too stilted to feel real. I never felt any emotion from Soldiers time with D.
I love these stories in one way but at the same time I always feel disappointed.
But I never felt any excitement or fear while reading. I blame the dialogue. I'm sorry but it's either flat or too stilted to feel real. I never felt any emotion from Soldiers time with D.
I love these stories in one way but at the same time I always feel disappointed.
May 30, 2015
3.5 stars
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