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The Kingdom of Pacchia #2
All the King's Men
Prince Aubrey thought his family was safe following the arrest of his traitorous uncle during the summer’s Tri-fete, but he soon learns the man’s assassination attempt on the Hight King was only the tip of the ice berg.
The court is about to descend into chaos as Aubrey and his loyal companion, the Honorable Winston Dupuis, begin investigating Lord Riven’s claims that treachery and betrayal in Pacchia are much older than any of them had previously suspected.
Meanwhile, Aubrey continues to struggles with his duties to the kingdom and his duties to his own heart as the noble alphas begin circling for his hand in courtship.
Nothing will ever be the same in the mythical kingdom of Pacchia. Based on the a/b/o gender structure.
This story contains explicit M/M content.
The court is about to descend into chaos as Aubrey and his loyal companion, the Honorable Winston Dupuis, begin investigating Lord Riven’s claims that treachery and betrayal in Pacchia are much older than any of them had previously suspected.
Meanwhile, Aubrey continues to struggles with his duties to the kingdom and his duties to his own heart as the noble alphas begin circling for his hand in courtship.
Nothing will ever be the same in the mythical kingdom of Pacchia. Based on the a/b/o gender structure.
This story contains explicit M/M content.
154 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 6, 2015
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July 6, 2017
An enjoyable read.. I did like the world building, character development and intrigue.
What I did not like or enjoy was the constant misspellings, changes in character, location and time with no break or notice. I cannot count the amount of time I lost what the hell was going on because two or more characters are involved in conversation or some activity only to suddenly be reading about someone else entirely doing something.
A professional proofing and a professional editor would go al long way toward turning this into a great story and epic adventure.
What I did not like or enjoy was the constant misspellings, changes in character, location and time with no break or notice. I cannot count the amount of time I lost what the hell was going on because two or more characters are involved in conversation or some activity only to suddenly be reading about someone else entirely doing something.
A professional proofing and a professional editor would go al long way toward turning this into a great story and epic adventure.
August 31, 2016
KU
I read books 1-4 back to back so these comments apply to all
This is a series and must be read in order. None of the books end with a resolution but there are no cliffhangers; they just stop, to be picked up in the next release. I love the characters and storyline but the proofing is non-existent and it's bad enough to detract from the story, wrong words, missing words, nonsensical sentences. It's painful to read a great story that's written with such carelessness but I'll keep reading as new installments come out because the story is that good.
I read books 1-4 back to back so these comments apply to all
This is a series and must be read in order. None of the books end with a resolution but there are no cliffhangers; they just stop, to be picked up in the next release. I love the characters and storyline but the proofing is non-existent and it's bad enough to detract from the story, wrong words, missing words, nonsensical sentences. It's painful to read a great story that's written with such carelessness but I'll keep reading as new installments come out because the story is that good.
June 9, 2017
And so the doings of the folks in the Kingdom of Pacchia continue. Aubrey in heat in the midst of crises and chaos. Robert found out. Dierik and his family may have some justice after all and Aubrey's Wicked Uncle's 'big reveal'. Excitement galore!
All the same errors in book 1 are present in this as well but I wonder if that's because of very bad language translation, i.e. the writer's first language is not English. Still he/she could have had an English speaking person give the draft(s) a once over.
There are so many simple grammatical and spelling errors, one could attribute them to an elementary school kid's mistakes.
Nonetheless, I gave it 4 stars because the story is very, very good.
All the same errors in book 1 are present in this as well but I wonder if that's because of very bad language translation, i.e. the writer's first language is not English. Still he/she could have had an English speaking person give the draft(s) a once over.
There are so many simple grammatical and spelling errors, one could attribute them to an elementary school kid's mistakes.
Nonetheless, I gave it 4 stars because the story is very, very good.
December 12, 2018
meh? I wanted to keep reading because the first one didn't end (it stopped, but didn't really conclude anything). It's ok, but I won't read the last two. It just doesn't do anything for me. It is quick to read though, so that's good?
February 29, 2016
This second book was infinitely better than the first, coming a lot closer to the trademark Lia Cooper magic. ;) The politics and plot were skilfully woven in with the romance, with both being interesting and well done.
This book had editing errors, like the first, although not as many. The author clearly needs better beta [ha! pun!] readers.
And of course, we finally get to see the alpha/omega dynamics in full play. I kind of almost wish we had seen it before now, not necessarily w/the main chars, but to see it influence their culture more strongly than just "alphas are aggressive and omegas the thinkers." Like I wish we had seen someone go into heat before now, so we know how things play out.
I feel like the King ought to have listened to everyone pointing out Lord Riven wasn't a good political match. It would be unromantic for him to admit that, haha, but I mean... I'm sure in the third (and final?) book that will have lots of consequences, and I'm eager to see them.
Overall I'm much happier with this book than the first, and am excited to read the third. <3
This book had editing errors, like the first, although not as many. The author clearly needs better beta [ha! pun!] readers.
And of course, we finally get to see the alpha/omega dynamics in full play. I kind of almost wish we had seen it before now, not necessarily w/the main chars, but to see it influence their culture more strongly than just "alphas are aggressive and omegas the thinkers." Like I wish we had seen someone go into heat before now, so we know how things play out.
I feel like the King ought to have listened to everyone pointing out Lord Riven wasn't a good political match. It would be unromantic for him to admit that, haha, but I mean... I'm sure in the third (and final?) book that will have lots of consequences, and I'm eager to see them.
Overall I'm much happier with this book than the first, and am excited to read the third. <3
October 24, 2016
Omegaverse story of political intrigue for a Royal Omega and his loyal Alpha
A medieval, Alpha/Beta/Omega setting where a royal Omega is threatened by political intrigue, and needs to decide which alpha Barons, suitors, and Lords to trust and rely on to survive and rule.
The political plot was interesting, neither simplistic nor overly complex, adding a nice medieval and Royal aspect for fans of Omegaverse stories. The intrigue and trust were more important than the explicit heat, although fans of Alpha/Omega heat and rutting will find something to enjoy.
Recommended for Omegaverse fans who like a decent (if not overly compelling) setting and plot surrounding and supporting the Alpha/Beta/Omega dynamics.
I especially appreciated the presence of a couple of female Alphas as supporting characters, something that has always intrigued me about an A/B/O universe. It looks like the next book will include a focus on a male Beta and a female Alpha, something that has this Omegaverse fan very intrigued.
A medieval, Alpha/Beta/Omega setting where a royal Omega is threatened by political intrigue, and needs to decide which alpha Barons, suitors, and Lords to trust and rely on to survive and rule.
The political plot was interesting, neither simplistic nor overly complex, adding a nice medieval and Royal aspect for fans of Omegaverse stories. The intrigue and trust were more important than the explicit heat, although fans of Alpha/Omega heat and rutting will find something to enjoy.
Recommended for Omegaverse fans who like a decent (if not overly compelling) setting and plot surrounding and supporting the Alpha/Beta/Omega dynamics.
I especially appreciated the presence of a couple of female Alphas as supporting characters, something that has always intrigued me about an A/B/O universe. It looks like the next book will include a focus on a male Beta and a female Alpha, something that has this Omegaverse fan very intrigued.
October 13, 2016
3.5 (3.0) stars
This was better than book 1 but the lack of any competent editing seriously detracted from my enjoyment. I would've rounded up but for that.
Bottom line: Badly needs an editor.
This was better than book 1 but the lack of any competent editing seriously detracted from my enjoyment. I would've rounded up but for that.
Bottom line: Badly needs an editor.
December 26, 2016
Grammar errors got distracting...still - great storytelling.
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