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Frost Station Alpha #1-6
Frost Station Alpha: The Complete Series
Lieutenant Tamryn Pavlenko wants to make a name for herself in the GalCon Fleet, so naturally she requests an assignment on the infamous Frost Station Alpha, where pirate attacks are a way of life. The remote research outpost holds secrets that many are willing to kill for, and Tamryn is prepared to protect it from brigands, mobsters, and mercenaries—or whatever the galaxy throws at her.
The brochure, however, failed to mention the genetically engineered super humans who were supposed to have all been killed in a war that ended more than a century ago. It seems they’re not only alive, but they want the station. Oh, and one of them decides he wants Tamryn too.
This powerful warrior might be sexy and intriguing, but he was bred to kill, and she can’t let herself forget that he’s the enemy.
This ebook contains the complete Frost Station Alpha serial, previously published in six installments.
The brochure, however, failed to mention the genetically engineered super humans who were supposed to have all been killed in a war that ended more than a century ago. It seems they’re not only alive, but they want the station. Oh, and one of them decides he wants Tamryn too.
This powerful warrior might be sexy and intriguing, but he was bred to kill, and she can’t let herself forget that he’s the enemy.
This ebook contains the complete Frost Station Alpha serial, previously published in six installments.
314 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 6, 2015
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August 3, 2016
This relationship feels very paint-by-numbers. I’m not into it. And half of the best thing about the enemies-to-lovers trope are the sparks during the ‘enemies’ part. These two? NO SPARKS. Their interactions are dull and I don’t feel the sexual chemistry at all.
And I hate reading Makkon’s POV -- it makes me constantly cringe. Not a well-done male POV at all if you ask me.
DNF at 32% Maybe it’s too early to quit, but I don’t care. I’m out.
And I hate reading Makkon’s POV -- it makes me constantly cringe. Not a well-done male POV at all if you ask me.
DNF at 32% Maybe it’s too early to quit, but I don’t care. I’m out.
January 11, 2024
I keep hoping they'll create this one in audio format ; )
Tamryn and Makkon. I loved this book!!! Loved it so much, I am kinda depressed that I finished it and there's no sequels! Tamryn wants more from life than a boring desk job. So even though her family forced her into desk duty when she signed up for officer school, she's determined to do her job in the most dangerous sector of space; Frost Station. A place guaranteed to bring her into contact/conflict with Pirates and Mercenaries and other crazy bad-guys. And not long after she gets there, she gets her wish in spades, but not like she thought she would. Are these pirates attacking the station? They don't move like pirates. No time to worry about it though, time to do what she was trained for and what comes naturally to her.
Makkon is the Hunt Leader, and taking over Frost Station is a new kind of hunt. But desperate people do desperate things. From the moment he sees Tamryn it's game on! This was like a Sci-fi Romeo and Juliet. Plenty of blood shed, intrigue, prejudices and posturing. Some other reviewers complain that Makkon is too into Tamryn, suggesting that he is not 'he-man' enough. Is that possible for a hero to be too into the heroine?? If anything it made him sexier. She was an uncompromising challenge and that turned him on even more, being a hunter at heart.
The author doesn't hide from the difficult moral dilemma of falling in love with the enemy in a fight that means life or death for many. The book spends equal time from the POV of both MCs so you have a pretty good idea of where each character stands. And yet this doesn't make the story predictable in the least.
I sure hope Ms. Lionsdrake makes another story to follow this one. Maybe about Brax?
Tamryn and Makkon. I loved this book!!! Loved it so much, I am kinda depressed that I finished it and there's no sequels! Tamryn wants more from life than a boring desk job. So even though her family forced her into desk duty when she signed up for officer school, she's determined to do her job in the most dangerous sector of space; Frost Station. A place guaranteed to bring her into contact/conflict with Pirates and Mercenaries and other crazy bad-guys. And not long after she gets there, she gets her wish in spades, but not like she thought she would. Are these pirates attacking the station? They don't move like pirates. No time to worry about it though, time to do what she was trained for and what comes naturally to her.
Makkon is the Hunt Leader, and taking over Frost Station is a new kind of hunt. But desperate people do desperate things. From the moment he sees Tamryn it's game on! This was like a Sci-fi Romeo and Juliet. Plenty of blood shed, intrigue, prejudices and posturing. Some other reviewers complain that Makkon is too into Tamryn, suggesting that he is not 'he-man' enough. Is that possible for a hero to be too into the heroine?? If anything it made him sexier. She was an uncompromising challenge and that turned him on even more, being a hunter at heart.
The author doesn't hide from the difficult moral dilemma of falling in love with the enemy in a fight that means life or death for many. The book spends equal time from the POV of both MCs so you have a pretty good idea of where each character stands. And yet this doesn't make the story predictable in the least.
I sure hope Ms. Lionsdrake makes another story to follow this one. Maybe about Brax?
July 21, 2016
So who remembers Pvt. Vasquez in the 1986 film aliens? She was one of my favorite characters in the film: tough, knowledgeable, brave, and takes crap from the male soldiers and then feeds it back on a fork.Her final scene with Lt. Gorman in the tunnel was one of the most iconic in the film. He is redeemed and she is this brave but scared woman. In the beginning of Frost Station Alpha by Ruby Lionsdrake, heroine Lt. Tamryn Pavlenko reminded me a lot of Vasquez, full of snark and off-color solder banter, but possessing incredible skills and bravery to go with the braggadocio.
"Shit, Gray-Hair.....if you can get it up while standing next to a hundred pounds of explosives, then maybe you deserve to rule this station."
It is her mastery at shooting and skills at evasion that first make Hunt Leader Makkon notice Tamryn. And a wee bit of her pretty face. He is clearly turned on by hunting down this warrior woman slipping surreptitiously through the station, and I thought it was an interesting and unique way for the hero and heroine to meet and come to admire each other as worthy adversaries. A few times this book skims the edges of consent, but Lionsdrake carefully reels in Makk and has his internal dialogue reflect that he knows his actions are deplorable. In a couple of instances, the mutual attraction veered into unbelievable, especially given the constant violent skirmishes between armed soldiers on the station. However, I really, really like how enamored Makk was of Tamryn. For instance, after a hot kiss, he wears a ridiculous grin, but he does care that his randiness (and her reciprocation) could look bad for her career.
The action in this novel is non-stop. I was ready for a breather way before Tamryn and Makk actually got one. Side characters are fairly well developed and Lionsdrake is a pro at inferring reactions based on surrounding witnesses. The fact that these two are not in a bubble or a vacuum makes their mutual attraction dangerous for them eventually. And others notice the treasonous behavior. Observations from the peanut gallery were insightful, thoughtful, damning and, at times, very funny.
"Terrorist" was the word continually used to describe Makkon and his compatriots. I prefer the word "rebel." It puts the beginning scenes of the novel in a different light and makes Makk seem much less an anti-hero. His size, skill and lethal intent due to genetic manipulation are very intimidating, and it takes some time to get past that. The political intrigues take over the latter portion of the book, and they are just as exciting as the raid on the station in the beginning. From start to finish, this book was a blast.
"Shit, Gray-Hair.....if you can get it up while standing next to a hundred pounds of explosives, then maybe you deserve to rule this station."
It is her mastery at shooting and skills at evasion that first make Hunt Leader Makkon notice Tamryn. And a wee bit of her pretty face. He is clearly turned on by hunting down this warrior woman slipping surreptitiously through the station, and I thought it was an interesting and unique way for the hero and heroine to meet and come to admire each other as worthy adversaries. A few times this book skims the edges of consent, but Lionsdrake carefully reels in Makk and has his internal dialogue reflect that he knows his actions are deplorable. In a couple of instances, the mutual attraction veered into unbelievable, especially given the constant violent skirmishes between armed soldiers on the station. However, I really, really like how enamored Makk was of Tamryn. For instance, after a hot kiss, he wears a ridiculous grin, but he does care that his randiness (and her reciprocation) could look bad for her career.
The action in this novel is non-stop. I was ready for a breather way before Tamryn and Makk actually got one. Side characters are fairly well developed and Lionsdrake is a pro at inferring reactions based on surrounding witnesses. The fact that these two are not in a bubble or a vacuum makes their mutual attraction dangerous for them eventually. And others notice the treasonous behavior. Observations from the peanut gallery were insightful, thoughtful, damning and, at times, very funny.
"Terrorist" was the word continually used to describe Makkon and his compatriots. I prefer the word "rebel." It puts the beginning scenes of the novel in a different light and makes Makk seem much less an anti-hero. His size, skill and lethal intent due to genetic manipulation are very intimidating, and it takes some time to get past that. The political intrigues take over the latter portion of the book, and they are just as exciting as the raid on the station in the beginning. From start to finish, this book was a blast.
June 16, 2016
This is what I call from enemy to lovers trope! WOW
The way the heroine, Tamryn, does everything to be true to her position and her crew fellows it's incredible! She fights, she escapes, she tries to kill (but doesn't manages, thank God, otherwise, bye, bye romance!)!
But, at the same time, she's able to understand and empathize with her enemy, Makk, our hero! She recognizes the horror that was visited to Makk's people in the past and she questions the decision of her present government.
Mak, on the other hand, does everything in his power to protect her. Not at the very beginning, or I would think him a wimp, but as soon as he understands her motives and sees her honorable nature.
More than a half of book they fight each other and other perils that occur on the station: pirats, contagion, etc., sometimes together against these other perils, sometimes one another. It was inetersting and exiting to read.
Between all of that their feelings change. First to admiration, than to physical attraction/lust, and, finall, to love!
Very, very good book! I loved it!
The way the heroine, Tamryn, does everything to be true to her position and her crew fellows it's incredible! She fights, she escapes, she tries to kill (but doesn't manages, thank God, otherwise, bye, bye romance!)!
But, at the same time, she's able to understand and empathize with her enemy, Makk, our hero! She recognizes the horror that was visited to Makk's people in the past and she questions the decision of her present government.
Mak, on the other hand, does everything in his power to protect her. Not at the very beginning, or I would think him a wimp, but as soon as he understands her motives and sees her honorable nature.
More than a half of book they fight each other and other perils that occur on the station: pirats, contagion, etc., sometimes together against these other perils, sometimes one another. It was inetersting and exiting to read.
Between all of that their feelings change. First to admiration, than to physical attraction/lust, and, finall, to love!
Very, very good book! I loved it!
October 14, 2015
DNF @54%
Again in the minority here. I couldn't get through this book. Both of us are unsure of what it is: romance? Space opera?
What's certain is it bored me to death. Makkon's pov was poison to read, a whiner who fell in love/lust at first sight and spend his time whining on how she couldn't love him or making puppy eyes at her. The heroine was better, at least she had her target in mind and stuck mostly to it. Pity she's written off as a young woman barely into adulthood.
The interesting plot was meant to be action, but it was again killed by the "romance".
The 'awful' name is Lindsay Buroker' nome de plum.
Again in the minority here. I couldn't get through this book. Both of us are unsure of what it is: romance? Space opera?
What's certain is it bored me to death. Makkon's pov was poison to read, a whiner who fell in love/lust at first sight and spend his time whining on how she couldn't love him or making puppy eyes at her. The heroine was better, at least she had her target in mind and stuck mostly to it. Pity she's written off as a young woman barely into adulthood.
The interesting plot was meant to be action, but it was again killed by the "romance".
The 'awful' name is Lindsay Buroker' nome de plum.
June 2, 2018
Lieutenant Tamryn Pavlenko is recently assigned to Frost Station Alpha. When the station is attacked she does what she was taught to do, fight!
The book shows that it was released in a series of 6 and I can honestly say - DON'T read this book unless you have the whole thing. It will only make you mad. There were no stopping points in the book and had I read it one "book" at a time I would have lost interest and not finished it. Luckily, I did have the entire book and it was good. I would recommend it to Sci-fi romance lovers.
The book shows that it was released in a series of 6 and I can honestly say - DON'T read this book unless you have the whole thing. It will only make you mad. There were no stopping points in the book and had I read it one "book" at a time I would have lost interest and not finished it. Luckily, I did have the entire book and it was good. I would recommend it to Sci-fi romance lovers.
September 28, 2015
I feel like I could just cut and past the review for Black Ice Heart here. Both had an element that was a big turn off for me. In Frost Station Alpha a group of genetically engineered super humans kill almost everyone on the space station and then demand help making their planet livable. Really!! Who would think killing everyone would bring the help you need to survive? Not me.
Then one of the men doing the killing becomes the alpha hero. This is not my choice for a hero. He did change as the story progressed and it did not seem to bother others who reviewed the book. I guess we all react to characters in our own way.
Ruby Lionsdrake writes a very well plotted story and Frost Station Alpha is no exception. The world building is very well done. The characters are developed. The story moves at a nice pace. It was a story I expected to really like but I just could not get past the first action of the main male character.
Then one of the men doing the killing becomes the alpha hero. This is not my choice for a hero. He did change as the story progressed and it did not seem to bother others who reviewed the book. I guess we all react to characters in our own way.
Ruby Lionsdrake writes a very well plotted story and Frost Station Alpha is no exception. The world building is very well done. The characters are developed. The story moves at a nice pace. It was a story I expected to really like but I just could not get past the first action of the main male character.
September 13, 2015
I loved this story. I am not a fan of serials I simply I prefer to wait for the whole story to be finished and read them like this is arranged. With this story I could just gush over everything: the setting is interesting, the characters are well developed, the entire adventure was engaging and the pace was quick. There was plenty of tension with the uncertainty of who the main characters were and where they came from that made the discovery fun. The addition of pirates was surprisingly not over the top but rather exactly what the story needed at that moment. The sexual tension was well done and it didn't drag out too long; the tug of war duty and desire was perfect.
June 27, 2017
This was a decent scifi story, but had a tad too much insta-love for me. It started off great, slowed down considerably in the middle then picked back up again - but the story took place during only a few days. Not sure how I felt about the ending. Yes I did sympathize with the Glaciens, but maybe they could've not killed the soldiers on the station to start off and I would've found the ending more satisfying
October 20, 2015
So I've just read a few of the 1-star reviews and am surprised by them. Like every other Lionsdrake book I devoured it in less then 24-hrs. The story line, world building, and character descriptions were all well done. The story was fast passed with plenty of action and fight scenes that were well described and interesting. No, it was not the steamiest book I've read this month. No, it wasn't the most original story I've read in the past 6-months. What it was, was a well crafted, well written, action/romance with a female lead I could actually stand and a male lead I didn't necessarily want to deck in the first few minutes.
Thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend it.
Thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend it.
November 3, 2019
Okay, I know it took me forever to read this book... which normally isn't the case.
It's just that I haven't had time.
This was enjoyable. I could definitely enjoy that it was set in the same world as the Mandrake Company series.
I think the only thing that bugged me really was the very start, and Tamryn was all rearing to go/wishing and hoping for a pirate attack on her first mission. That came across as really naive to me. And she was an amaaaaaaaaaaazing super soldier given the fact that it was her first mission.
But other than that, I did enjoy it. So 4 stars.
It's just that I haven't had time.
This was enjoyable. I could definitely enjoy that it was set in the same world as the Mandrake Company series.
I think the only thing that bugged me really was the very start, and Tamryn was all rearing to go/wishing and hoping for a pirate attack on her first mission. That came across as really naive to me. And she was an amaaaaaaaaaaazing super soldier given the fact that it was her first mission.
But other than that, I did enjoy it. So 4 stars.
April 26, 2018
Zzzzzzz
Snooze - fest :(
Snooze - fest :(
July 2, 2019
What can I say except that I absolutely loved
Frost Station.
Apparently, this is a series split into several novellas; the edition I read was a compilation of them all. Being a huge fan of the science-fiction/romance genre, sometimes it’s a hit or miss when choosing out of so many, but
Frost Station.
was a winner with me. A well-developed plot that was both intriguing and engaging with plenty of action, suspense, and hot chemistry between the H/h going on. It’s non-stop action with ships full of pirates and terrorists who will stop at nothing to take what they came for. Lieutenant Tambryn will do her best to stop them any way she can even if that means getting closer to Makkon, a man who can't help but be in awe of her fighting skills, her quick-thinking, and her many attempts to ditch him at every turn. I couldn’t help but smile and laugh every time this happened. Tamryn and Makkon, two strong characters, really made the story come alive. Even better was that I thought the heroine, Tamryn, was a terrific character, full of strength, courage and quite intelligent. Not once did she come off as cocky, a know-it-all, or a woman who’s really aggressive and/or bitchy. There are moments when she lets her vulnerability show but not for very long. What I really appreciated most was that once Tamryn met Makkon, she never turned into one of those TSTL heroines.
Frost Station
is a novel you’ll not get bored with. This is one science-fiction/romance novel that I highly recommend. I’m just so glad I didn’t have to read it is four installments.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 13, 2015
I don't really know how to rate this book. I suspect that if you like erotic romance, it's a five-star book. The world-building is interesting, and the characters are intriguing...if not always likable.
But the dubcon elements were a bit much for me. I ended up stopping relatively near the end because it was tying my stomach in knots.
But the dubcon elements were a bit much for me. I ended up stopping relatively near the end because it was tying my stomach in knots.
October 5, 2015
Great adult Space Opera
Frost Station Alfa offers a well written look in to a distant future with space stations and the Galactic military battling pirates and fugitives. The story has great action of all kinds. I look forward to reading some of the other novels written by this talented author.
Frost Station Alfa offers a well written look in to a distant future with space stations and the Galactic military battling pirates and fugitives. The story has great action of all kinds. I look forward to reading some of the other novels written by this talented author.
October 15, 2015
Fast reading
I would have enjoyed this book more if their would have been a character to serve justice for the fallen space base soldiers. A politician who ordered the deaths maybe. As written these soldiers who died were swept under the rug as acceptable and forgiven deaths which made me lower my rating
I would have enjoyed this book more if their would have been a character to serve justice for the fallen space base soldiers. A politician who ordered the deaths maybe. As written these soldiers who died were swept under the rug as acceptable and forgiven deaths which made me lower my rating
September 13, 2015
3.5 stars
April 5, 2016
This was was decent read... A bit of Kindle Unlimited freebie fun, to check out just for the heck of it.
Giving this one: 2.5 stars
Giving this one: 2.5 stars
November 20, 2017
This story was nice ... just nice. I know that she can write some good action sequences, but the angst and other stuff just made the story okay for me. I must be really burnt out on romance or this author after spending days reading everything I could because I mostly picked it apart. Well, the parts that didn’t have to deal with the romance that is.
What a sticky situation when it comes to morality and bio-engineered humans or just genetics tinkering as a whole. It has to be hard to plot a romance where the couple meet while one is killing the other’s co-workers. I felt for the plight of the Glacians, but killing is still killing. I just was all tied up mentally with all the couple had to go through to finally get to a reasonable ending. So much angst and decision making…. I’d be curious to read about how the Glacians are doing now and how their civilization evolved from where it started. I don’t think a whole book though, maybe a quick history. Either way I found it pretty fascinating.
It was nice to see a Finance Lord actually doing good things with their power in comparison to the Lords in previous books. It was also nice, for a change, to see the Fleet actually not be the total bad guys in the story.
I kept thinking of Uncle Ben telling Peter Parker … “With great power comes great responsibility.” I know I probably butchered that in one way or another, but you get the gist of what I’m saying.
What a sticky situation when it comes to morality and bio-engineered humans or just genetics tinkering as a whole. It has to be hard to plot a romance where the couple meet while one is killing the other’s co-workers. I felt for the plight of the Glacians, but killing is still killing. I just was all tied up mentally with all the couple had to go through to finally get to a reasonable ending. So much angst and decision making…. I’d be curious to read about how the Glacians are doing now and how their civilization evolved from where it started. I don’t think a whole book though, maybe a quick history. Either way I found it pretty fascinating.
It was nice to see a Finance Lord actually doing good things with their power in comparison to the Lords in previous books. It was also nice, for a change, to see the Fleet actually not be the total bad guys in the story.
I kept thinking of Uncle Ben telling Peter Parker … “With great power comes great responsibility.” I know I probably butchered that in one way or another, but you get the gist of what I’m saying.
October 3, 2017
This was an okay read, but didn't quite have the power of the Mandrake Company series which is set in the same universe as this book or the Star Guardian Series (a different universe) The writing is just as good, but I had a problem with some of the plot points.
May 27, 2018
I can see why this took six smaller novels to write, it is an almost impossible romance. I know there are far too many alien abduction to lovers romances out there where it goes from kidnapping to hot alien oooh I can’t help myself must have sex, to love everlasting and all is forgiven. But for me that just doesn’t work, I like my characters a little more realistically human.
He was her enemy and she was his, there was never going to be an easy way for them to get past that and I love how RL never just let that go, falling in love with a terrorist is impossible, attraction to one that treats you with kindness possibly yes but the fact he is what he is makes the situation painful and impossible and RL doesn’t shy away from that.
What made this work for me was Makkon, his journey, his inner sense of honor, and how he never blames her for being loyal even when she’s sticking to her duty.
And I love how Tamryn’s own sense of honor let her choose to help those innocent and not her hormones.
He was her enemy and she was his, there was never going to be an easy way for them to get past that and I love how RL never just let that go, falling in love with a terrorist is impossible, attraction to one that treats you with kindness possibly yes but the fact he is what he is makes the situation painful and impossible and RL doesn’t shy away from that.
What made this work for me was Makkon, his journey, his inner sense of honor, and how he never blames her for being loyal even when she’s sticking to her duty.
And I love how Tamryn’s own sense of honor let her choose to help those innocent and not her hormones.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 31, 2023
This is a fun book, mostly from the science fiction/space adventure points of view. The romance is not, in my opinion, entirely credible. While I was all in favor of Tamryn and Makkon getting involved, I felt things happened way too quickly, especially taking into account that Makkon was still in the role of one of the kidnappers and Tamryn was still a victim.
Still, it was a pretty interesting book.
Note: this is the complete series, but it's really just one book. It was originally published in separate installments and I have no idea if those installments are still being sold separately today, but if they are, don't bother purchasing them. Each installment is really one chapter of the book and you will end up having to buy them all to get the full story.
Still, it was a pretty interesting book.
Note: this is the complete series, but it's really just one book. It was originally published in separate installments and I have no idea if those installments are still being sold separately today, but if they are, don't bother purchasing them. Each installment is really one chapter of the book and you will end up having to buy them all to get the full story.
July 18, 2017
Surprisingly good.
Intriguing worlbuilding and characters,. I only whish it had a bit different execution. Even if the story was ok it was still but a bit too long and sort off repetitive, and the ending was a bit too clean.
There was no real spark between the main characters and they got together at the most unlikely times.
I really would have liked to know what happened to Zar. He was dropped like a hot potato in the middle of the story. I also didn't get the whole co-captain thing and why they should co-captain in the first place.
Still, I had a couple of entertaining hours and I don't regret picking this story up.
Intriguing worlbuilding and characters,. I only whish it had a bit different execution. Even if the story was ok it was still but a bit too long and sort off repetitive, and the ending was a bit too clean.
There was no real spark between the main characters and they got together at the most unlikely times.
I really would have liked to know what happened to Zar. He was dropped like a hot potato in the middle of the story. I also didn't get the whole co-captain thing and why they should co-captain in the first place.
Still, I had a couple of entertaining hours and I don't regret picking this story up.
August 10, 2022
Enemies to Lovers.
And I don't usually care too much for enemies to lovers, usually because the enemies part is often because of an earlier misunderstanding. Which feels contrived to me.
But in this case, their enemies part is that she's A Communications Officer on Frost Station Alpha, a military research space outpost, and he is part of a team who has hostilely boarded the Station and killed a bunch of her coworkers. Like literal enemies. So their coming to care for each other seems insurmountable, and given the whole kidnapping/hostage thing, could easily have turned into Stockholm Syndrome, but it didn't.
I read it on KU but I may need to buy it because I think I may want to reread this later.
And I don't usually care too much for enemies to lovers, usually because the enemies part is often because of an earlier misunderstanding. Which feels contrived to me.
But in this case, their enemies part is that she's A Communications Officer on Frost Station Alpha, a military research space outpost, and he is part of a team who has hostilely boarded the Station and killed a bunch of her coworkers. Like literal enemies. So their coming to care for each other seems insurmountable, and given the whole kidnapping/hostage thing, could easily have turned into Stockholm Syndrome, but it didn't.
I read it on KU but I may need to buy it because I think I may want to reread this later.
February 6, 2023
Decent read
I have read other Lindsay Burroker books and decided to check out her alter ego. Lindsay writes well but I guess having to write so many books to support oneself tends to lend itself to using a formula.
This book comes across formulaic, similar enough to other books she has written that leaves a processed cheese taste in your mouth. But hey Grisham and Clancy do it!
Overall it is a decent read, the romance is a bit forced due to the timeline and the situations in which it is contemplated and acted on. I understand as a male most of romance novels are not written for me so someone else might find this great.
I have read other Lindsay Burroker books and decided to check out her alter ego. Lindsay writes well but I guess having to write so many books to support oneself tends to lend itself to using a formula.
This book comes across formulaic, similar enough to other books she has written that leaves a processed cheese taste in your mouth. But hey Grisham and Clancy do it!
Overall it is a decent read, the romance is a bit forced due to the timeline and the situations in which it is contemplated and acted on. I understand as a male most of romance novels are not written for me so someone else might find this great.
May 17, 2017
While I liked a lot of this story, I never became engaged with the characters. Many scenes were very intense, particularly the cat-and-mouse early on, but it was inconsistent. The political motivations had the potential for significant challenges, but the resolution took the easy path.
The romantic development was uneven, with the various interruptions becoming comical. And after all that, I felt the sex scenes lacked sizzle.
Given some of the other 5-star reviews, this may just be me.
The romantic development was uneven, with the various interruptions becoming comical. And after all that, I felt the sex scenes lacked sizzle.
Given some of the other 5-star reviews, this may just be me.
November 9, 2018
Awesome story
Loved the story with characters who have humanity's flaws and redeeming qualities in equal measure. The characters are loveable, identifiable, and generally fleshed out well. I would like to read a sequel. While The Mandrake Company (5 stars), based on this same universe, with a brief mention of the Glaciens, is an excellent read & well worth the time, with as good a story as this one, this story leaves me excited for a series based on this aspect of the universe created here. I would highly recommend reading this author's books.
Loved the story with characters who have humanity's flaws and redeeming qualities in equal measure. The characters are loveable, identifiable, and generally fleshed out well. I would like to read a sequel. While The Mandrake Company (5 stars), based on this same universe, with a brief mention of the Glaciens, is an excellent read & well worth the time, with as good a story as this one, this story leaves me excited for a series based on this aspect of the universe created here. I would highly recommend reading this author's books.
July 8, 2024
Frost Station Alpha
This book felt a little long. The main characters are enemies to lovers and it takes a long, painful time for them to get to just lovers. Stories where the main characters lie to each other a lot tend to stress me out.
I did find his understanding and acceptance of her position (and willingness to kill him) amazing. She, on the other hand, took longer than I thought she should to listen to his side and think for herself. But she's young and military and privileged, so it makes sense.
This book felt a little long. The main characters are enemies to lovers and it takes a long, painful time for them to get to just lovers. Stories where the main characters lie to each other a lot tend to stress me out.
I did find his understanding and acceptance of her position (and willingness to kill him) amazing. She, on the other hand, took longer than I thought she should to listen to his side and think for herself. But she's young and military and privileged, so it makes sense.
February 3, 2023
underwhelming
Interesting story with potential.
I did not end up finishing the book but can't attribute that to the author.. I got impatient and skipped to the end.
While there are a few triggers early in the first half of the book that are nauseatingly improbable, it was still readable.
The ingenue lieutenant with the(shapeshifting?) quasi alien/cyborg is a familiar trope, and plays out as expected..
No Ruby Dixon, I was underwhelmed.
Interesting story with potential.
I did not end up finishing the book but can't attribute that to the author.. I got impatient and skipped to the end.
While there are a few triggers early in the first half of the book that are nauseatingly improbable, it was still readable.
The ingenue lieutenant with the(shapeshifting?) quasi alien/cyborg is a familiar trope, and plays out as expected..
No Ruby Dixon, I was underwhelmed.
September 10, 2025
Not up to Usual Standards
I’ve read several of Ruby Lionsdrake’s book and usually enjoy them but I had a really hard time with this one and actually skipped ahead a couple times. The slaughter at the start made the Glacians unsympathetic from the start and I just couldn’t believe the romance. I mean who stops to have tingling feelings when your life is being threatened and the character has yet to show a once of compassion. Not one of her better works.
I’ve read several of Ruby Lionsdrake’s book and usually enjoy them but I had a really hard time with this one and actually skipped ahead a couple times. The slaughter at the start made the Glacians unsympathetic from the start and I just couldn’t believe the romance. I mean who stops to have tingling feelings when your life is being threatened and the character has yet to show a once of compassion. Not one of her better works.
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