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Scorpius Syndrome #4
Storm Gathering
Even before surviving the Scorpius bacterium, Greyson Storm was a lone wolf navigating minefields. As a kid, he learned to take a hit and find safety. As an adult, he joined the military and quickly learned how to protect and defend. When the world ended, he created a mercenary camp with military precision, no entanglements, and a promise to avenge a fallen friend. As part of that vow, he kidnapped Maureen Shadow, but now that he has let her go, her blue eyes and intriguing mind keep haunting him…
As possibly the only Biotechnology Engineer still living, Maureen Shadow might be humanity’s one hope to survive the aftermath of Scorpius, making her frighteningly valuable to both allies and enemies. Even after sexual tension explodes between her and Greyson, she’s not sure which camp he belongs to—friend or foe? Worse yet, survival may mean thwarting his prime mission, putting her in even more peril. When danger and seduction collide, there is no safety in this new world.
As possibly the only Biotechnology Engineer still living, Maureen Shadow might be humanity’s one hope to survive the aftermath of Scorpius, making her frighteningly valuable to both allies and enemies. Even after sexual tension explodes between her and Greyson, she’s not sure which camp he belongs to—friend or foe? Worse yet, survival may mean thwarting his prime mission, putting her in even more peril. When danger and seduction collide, there is no safety in this new world.
369 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 19, 2017
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Rebecca Zanetti
118 books10.1k followersNew York Times, USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti has published more than seventy novels and novellas, which have been translated into several languages, with millions of copies sold world-wide. Her books have received Publisher’s Weekly and Kirkus starred reviews, favorable Washington Post and New York Times Book Reviews, and been included in Amazon best books of the year.
Rebecca has ridden in a locked Chevy trunk, has asked the unfortunate delivery guy to release her from a set of handcuffs, and has discovered the best silver mine shafts in which to bury a body…all in the name of research. Honest.
Rebecca has ridden in a locked Chevy trunk, has asked the unfortunate delivery guy to release her from a set of handcuffs, and has discovered the best silver mine shafts in which to bury a body…all in the name of research. Honest.
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September 19, 2017
Review @ Vanilla & Spice Books
✮✮✮ 4.5 STARS ✮✮✮
Those who have been following this series have met Greyson Storm, the fearless and enigmatic leader of the Mercenaries, and Maureen "Moe" Shadow, sister of Raze who we met in "Shadow Falling."
What we know so far is that Moe was kidnapped by Grey and held captive and Raze can free her when he does Grey a "favor." Neither of them expected the strong attraction they would feel for each other but there are more surprises for the beautiful scientist and the rough-around-the-edges Mercenaries leader yet to come.
Tying into the last installment of the series in which Moe was saved from the insane self proclaimed president Bret Atherton, they are trying to deal with all the consequences. The Mercs and the vanguards reach an uneasy and tenuous truce and Moe, a biotech engineer, rejoins the Mercs in the bunker to help find a way to survive in this now hostile environment. For herself and everyone she loves.
In my review for the last book I have complained a little bit about the overarching story line not moving forward. I was hoping that Rebecca Zanetti would finally take the threads of it in her hands and continue spinning the president's demise. I'm happy to say that my prayers were heard and we get a good dose of that in this book. At the end I cheered a little. A war is always an imbalance of losses vs. wins - and in this installment there are battles lost but also a great win for humanity.
We see Grey's struggle to choose sides. The options being joining the Vanguards and fighting the president or aligning with the president fighting the Vanguards and most likely losing Moe in the process. It should be a no-brainer but there are so many things factoring into this decision and while it would have been a no-brainer for *me* I get why Grey is so conflicted about it.
Meanwhile Moe is keeping a secret from Grey. Before she confides in Grey she needs to know if she can trust him - there is so much to learn about this complex man and she doesn't know a lot about him. Add to that, that her brother is fighting for the Mercs' adversaries she needs to treat carefully.
Grey is a born leader - he looks out for the people, doesn't expect things from people that he wouldn't do himself. He gives his people confidence and is ruthless if need be but never without compassion. Grey faces some hard decisions and sometimes they seem a little dubious but he is a good person in an impossible world trying to live another day. That Grey's charisma attracts Moe is only understandable and their connection pretty obvious from the get-go. He can be high-handed and bossy but it is always for the good of those he cares about. And he is as possessive as they come.
Maureen is a strong heroine, a spitfire, just like I love them. She has an iron will and stands up to Grey and her stubborn brother. Grey confuses her - he is advertised as cold-blooded killer but soon she finds that there are more layers to the Mercs leader than she was lead to believe and soon she finds herself falling for the charismatic Grey. But that doesn't make her brainless and I absolutely adored that about Moe. She keeps Greyson on his toes and challenges him.
I think this is my favorite book in this series as yet. Rebecca Zanetti's story-telling is compelling and her characters lovable. We are now perfectly set up for the next book in this series - Damon Knight, Greyson's loyal second in command is featured pretty strongly in this installment. I hope the author continues weaving the threads of the overarching plot - I really would love to see the despicable Bret Atherton hurt. So now the anticipation for Winter Igniting starts, which we will get in our hands in March 2018.
Storm Gathering is the forth installment of the Scorpius Syndrome series. This series must be read in order.
✮✮✮ 4.5 STARS ✮✮✮
Those who have been following this series have met Greyson Storm, the fearless and enigmatic leader of the Mercenaries, and Maureen "Moe" Shadow, sister of Raze who we met in "Shadow Falling."
What we know so far is that Moe was kidnapped by Grey and held captive and Raze can free her when he does Grey a "favor." Neither of them expected the strong attraction they would feel for each other but there are more surprises for the beautiful scientist and the rough-around-the-edges Mercenaries leader yet to come.
Tying into the last installment of the series in which Moe was saved from the insane self proclaimed president Bret Atherton, they are trying to deal with all the consequences. The Mercs and the vanguards reach an uneasy and tenuous truce and Moe, a biotech engineer, rejoins the Mercs in the bunker to help find a way to survive in this now hostile environment. For herself and everyone she loves.
In my review for the last book I have complained a little bit about the overarching story line not moving forward. I was hoping that Rebecca Zanetti would finally take the threads of it in her hands and continue spinning the president's demise. I'm happy to say that my prayers were heard and we get a good dose of that in this book. At the end I cheered a little. A war is always an imbalance of losses vs. wins - and in this installment there are battles lost but also a great win for humanity.
We see Grey's struggle to choose sides. The options being joining the Vanguards and fighting the president or aligning with the president fighting the Vanguards and most likely losing Moe in the process. It should be a no-brainer but there are so many things factoring into this decision and while it would have been a no-brainer for *me* I get why Grey is so conflicted about it.
Meanwhile Moe is keeping a secret from Grey. Before she confides in Grey she needs to know if she can trust him - there is so much to learn about this complex man and she doesn't know a lot about him. Add to that, that her brother is fighting for the Mercs' adversaries she needs to treat carefully.
“I wish I knew you better,” she said quietly, her eyelids closing again.
Grey is a born leader - he looks out for the people, doesn't expect things from people that he wouldn't do himself. He gives his people confidence and is ruthless if need be but never without compassion. Grey faces some hard decisions and sometimes they seem a little dubious but he is a good person in an impossible world trying to live another day. That Grey's charisma attracts Moe is only understandable and their connection pretty obvious from the get-go. He can be high-handed and bossy but it is always for the good of those he cares about. And he is as possessive as they come.
When he let his guard down, he could be the sweetest man she'd ever met. It was hard to reconcile that with the killer he'd made himself become to survive the pandemic.
Maureen is a strong heroine, a spitfire, just like I love them. She has an iron will and stands up to Grey and her stubborn brother. Grey confuses her - he is advertised as cold-blooded killer but soon she finds that there are more layers to the Mercs leader than she was lead to believe and soon she finds herself falling for the charismatic Grey. But that doesn't make her brainless and I absolutely adored that about Moe. She keeps Greyson on his toes and challenges him.
“With you, I feel whole. Like there's hope somehow. I forgot that it even existed. In the apocalypse, you gave me hope.”
I think this is my favorite book in this series as yet. Rebecca Zanetti's story-telling is compelling and her characters lovable. We are now perfectly set up for the next book in this series - Damon Knight, Greyson's loyal second in command is featured pretty strongly in this installment. I hope the author continues weaving the threads of the overarching plot - I really would love to see the despicable Bret Atherton hurt. So now the anticipation for Winter Igniting starts, which we will get in our hands in March 2018.
Storm Gathering is the forth installment of the Scorpius Syndrome series. This series must be read in order.
January 10, 2021
Storm Gathering by Rebecca Zanetti
4th book in the Scorpius Syndrome series. Post-apocalyptic Romantic suspense. Books should be read in order as part of the series.
About a virus that has killed 95% of the population. Written several years before the current (2020) environment.
Greyson is the leaders of the Mercs. A former soldier, his organization is built to survive.
Maureen is a biotech engineer working on the lack of food after the virus. Grey kidnapped Moe to get help for his group putting the Vanguard group on the enemy list. Finding a viable food source is Moe’s focus and, sure she might hate Grey at the moment, but she still wants to feed his group as well as the rest of the remaining survivors.
Journal entries as chapter starters made this story entertaining. A little insight to what the characters are thinking and feeling as the story progresses.
I did not agree with Grey’s decision and knew it wouldn’t end well. I understand why he made the decision. After all, as a reader, I can see the evil and manipulative behavior behind The Office and man while Grey can’t. But oh, it was heart wrenching when his hope was smashed and he was forced to leave ......
Intense, gripping, and sexy. I can’t wait to read the next in the series.
4th book in the Scorpius Syndrome series. Post-apocalyptic Romantic suspense. Books should be read in order as part of the series.
About a virus that has killed 95% of the population. Written several years before the current (2020) environment.
Greyson is the leaders of the Mercs. A former soldier, his organization is built to survive.
Maureen is a biotech engineer working on the lack of food after the virus. Grey kidnapped Moe to get help for his group putting the Vanguard group on the enemy list. Finding a viable food source is Moe’s focus and, sure she might hate Grey at the moment, but she still wants to feed his group as well as the rest of the remaining survivors.
Journal entries as chapter starters made this story entertaining. A little insight to what the characters are thinking and feeling as the story progresses.
I did not agree with Grey’s decision and knew it wouldn’t end well. I understand why he made the decision. After all, as a reader, I can see the evil and manipulative behavior behind The Office and man while Grey can’t. But oh, it was heart wrenching when his hope was smashed and he was forced to leave ......
Intense, gripping, and sexy. I can’t wait to read the next in the series.
September 15, 2017
4.5 - "In the apocalypse, you gave me hope..." Stars!
The fourth book in Rebecca Zanetti’s Scorpious Syndrome series, takes us away from Vanguard Territory and plants Maureen Shadow firmly in Mercenary Territory and Greyson Storm’s cross-hairs.
Having felt the previous two books offered little in the way of plot development for the bigger story arc, I am pleased to say that Zanetti finally takes steps to remedy that and start things moving along in Storm Gathering this book felt like it was a long time coming even though only two months have passed since the Scorpious Outbreak in the first novella.
"The rules have changed…"
Greyson Storm, and the Mercs have been enemies/competitors against Jax Mercury and the Vanguard people in the previous books, but a somewhat fragile truce came about in the last book, after events that happened with the President and the discovery of the first bunker. I will say you need to read this series in succession, as you are really going to struggle to understand the bigger picture of what is going on if you don’t, but Storm Gathering; because of things that happen in it is a book that I cannot tell you a much about the plot in too much depth, to remove the risk of inadvertent spoilers.
"Don’t cross me, blue eyes…"
As I said a lot happens in this one, and the author delivered it all around a sexy-hot coming together between Grey and Moe, the attraction between them, although vehemently denied has been simmering since he first kidnapped her and has kept growing the more time they have spent together. No surprise there as this is what I have come to expect, and what she excels at alpha; growly male, and sassy, confident, female. I loved getting in Grey’s head as well, and the Journal entries from various characters at the start of each chapter were great additions too.
She became more likeable every damn day, and he wanted her in his life. Every moment. Making it better.
But this time the book wasn’t just about the relationship between the lead H/h, which the last two for me mainly were. I loved the gradual building of the tentative friendship between Grey and Jax and the rest of the Vanguard guys due to the circumstantial changes as the story progressed, and the emotive ‘bro’ moments even bought a little tear to my eye. The snarky banter was spot on as well and the pacing of everything worked really well this time around. For a relatively long book it took me no time to read at all.
"I might have to kill you."
We get to learn a lot more about Damon Winter in this book too, as Grey’s second in command for the Mercs, he was pretty much in the thick of it with him for most of it. Rebecca has set him up well for his story to be told in Winter Igniting due for release in March 18. I hope that again like this book, the bigger story-line with the Scorpious Bacterium, the gradual degradation of living conditions in the cities, and the general need to move to more fertile and unpopulated areas for both groups keeps developing around it, it made a massive difference in Storm Gathering in that it felt like the main plot hiatus of the previous couple of books had come to an end and the action was firmly back in the foreground around the telling of the main couple’s story.
"I’m tired of dancing around this…"
ARC generously provided via Netgalley, and it was my pleasure to provide the above honest review in exchange.
The fourth book in Rebecca Zanetti’s Scorpious Syndrome series, takes us away from Vanguard Territory and plants Maureen Shadow firmly in Mercenary Territory and Greyson Storm’s cross-hairs.
Having felt the previous two books offered little in the way of plot development for the bigger story arc, I am pleased to say that Zanetti finally takes steps to remedy that and start things moving along in Storm Gathering this book felt like it was a long time coming even though only two months have passed since the Scorpious Outbreak in the first novella.
"The rules have changed…"
Greyson Storm, and the Mercs have been enemies/competitors against Jax Mercury and the Vanguard people in the previous books, but a somewhat fragile truce came about in the last book, after events that happened with the President and the discovery of the first bunker. I will say you need to read this series in succession, as you are really going to struggle to understand the bigger picture of what is going on if you don’t, but Storm Gathering; because of things that happen in it is a book that I cannot tell you a much about the plot in too much depth, to remove the risk of inadvertent spoilers.
"Don’t cross me, blue eyes…"
As I said a lot happens in this one, and the author delivered it all around a sexy-hot coming together between Grey and Moe, the attraction between them, although vehemently denied has been simmering since he first kidnapped her and has kept growing the more time they have spent together. No surprise there as this is what I have come to expect, and what she excels at alpha; growly male, and sassy, confident, female. I loved getting in Grey’s head as well, and the Journal entries from various characters at the start of each chapter were great additions too.
She became more likeable every damn day, and he wanted her in his life. Every moment. Making it better.
But this time the book wasn’t just about the relationship between the lead H/h, which the last two for me mainly were. I loved the gradual building of the tentative friendship between Grey and Jax and the rest of the Vanguard guys due to the circumstantial changes as the story progressed, and the emotive ‘bro’ moments even bought a little tear to my eye. The snarky banter was spot on as well and the pacing of everything worked really well this time around. For a relatively long book it took me no time to read at all.
"I might have to kill you."
We get to learn a lot more about Damon Winter in this book too, as Grey’s second in command for the Mercs, he was pretty much in the thick of it with him for most of it. Rebecca has set him up well for his story to be told in Winter Igniting due for release in March 18. I hope that again like this book, the bigger story-line with the Scorpious Bacterium, the gradual degradation of living conditions in the cities, and the general need to move to more fertile and unpopulated areas for both groups keeps developing around it, it made a massive difference in Storm Gathering in that it felt like the main plot hiatus of the previous couple of books had come to an end and the action was firmly back in the foreground around the telling of the main couple’s story.
"I’m tired of dancing around this…"
ARC generously provided via Netgalley, and it was my pleasure to provide the above honest review in exchange.
January 22, 2018
In this series we follow the stories of the survivors of Scorpius Syndrome - a bacteria that killed most of the world's population and left the rest of them pretty messed up. The people who had the disease and survived can end up a bit crazy. Like psychotic, not like crazy-fun-happy-times. More like stabby-killy-torture times. The president of this new world is one of the crazies and his vice-president is a plain old sociopath.
A crazy president? Wow, how screwed up would that be? Good thing this is fiction, huh?
huh?
Well, there's always tomorrow....
Like most times of extreme stress, danger, not enough food to eat, and serial killers literally everywhere, everyone is falling in love. Our star-crossed couple in this book is the sexy alpha leader of a dangerous gang that has taken over the mansions on the beach in Santa Barbara (Hey, I said they are dangerous, not stupid.), and a lady who is a plant scientist. She's also the sister of one of the rival gang's dangerously handsome soldiers. Actually, they are all dangerous and gorgeous sexy beasts. I guess the bacteria really had a problem with ugly people because none of them survived.
God hears you and took care of the problem. You're welcome.
Our couple meets when he kidnaps her in order to force her brother to go on a dangerous mission for him. How sexy is that? Of course she falls for him! Her brother may get killed on his ransom-mission, but a girl's got needs. They do the drunken nasty and he knocks her up. Now, that's not awkward at all when she's "rescued" and carrying her kidnapper's love child.
Oh man! Pregnancy with hot showers, running water, clean clothes, and plenty of food is hard enough. Pregnancy after the apocalypse? I think I'd rather end up one of the psychotic serial killer survivors.
Actually, I'm guessing that would be the outcome either way.
So, we now get to see if these two crazy kids can come together and make a nice post-apocalyptic home for their new baby. They should have plenty of sexy soldier godparents. And, really, isn't that what is the most important thing for a baby? To see attractive people surrounding him or her?
No. No, there isn't.
A crazy president? Wow, how screwed up would that be? Good thing this is fiction, huh?
huh?
Well, there's always tomorrow....
Like most times of extreme stress, danger, not enough food to eat, and serial killers literally everywhere, everyone is falling in love. Our star-crossed couple in this book is the sexy alpha leader of a dangerous gang that has taken over the mansions on the beach in Santa Barbara (Hey, I said they are dangerous, not stupid.), and a lady who is a plant scientist. She's also the sister of one of the rival gang's dangerously handsome soldiers. Actually, they are all dangerous and gorgeous sexy beasts. I guess the bacteria really had a problem with ugly people because none of them survived.
God hears you and took care of the problem. You're welcome.
Our couple meets when he kidnaps her in order to force her brother to go on a dangerous mission for him. How sexy is that? Of course she falls for him! Her brother may get killed on his ransom-mission, but a girl's got needs. They do the drunken nasty and he knocks her up. Now, that's not awkward at all when she's "rescued" and carrying her kidnapper's love child.
Oh man! Pregnancy with hot showers, running water, clean clothes, and plenty of food is hard enough. Pregnancy after the apocalypse? I think I'd rather end up one of the psychotic serial killer survivors.
Actually, I'm guessing that would be the outcome either way.
So, we now get to see if these two crazy kids can come together and make a nice post-apocalyptic home for their new baby. They should have plenty of sexy soldier godparents. And, really, isn't that what is the most important thing for a baby? To see attractive people surrounding him or her?
No. No, there isn't.
September 7, 2017
One of my favourite series of all time. The Scorpios Syndrome is action packed with an exceptional plot. It sucked me and I haven't found a book so engaging for a long time. Ms. Zanetti can do no wrong in my opinion.
Greyson Storm all I can say he is on a whole new level when it comes to being a leader, an alpha. Leader of the mercs. They are brutal, ruthless but protective. They also have to adapt and the time has come to either align with the president or Vanguard. I know who I’ll choose. Greyson however is being a douche.
I loved Greyson and I hated him. He was a bit of a bully. He knows it won’t get him far for much longer especially with Moe. As Damon said Grey made a colossal mistake but I get him but he should have trusted Vanguard. Trying to put too many fires out at once doesn’t help. I loved his softer side.
Maureen Shadow is a scientist through and through. Focused on trying to feed the population until she is kidnapped from her desert lab to exploit her brother. Greyson has resorted to extortion but gets a lot more than he bargained for.
The ladies are the ones that will keep morals in the new world. The men just don’t realise what is going on. I liked Moe she is different to the other female heroines. She is slightly more vulnerable and sneaky. Well I love sneaky.
I always get somewhat antsy when I start a book in a series that love. Luckily enough it didn’t crush and burn.
This book takes place on the timeline of the other books. Book 4 and life after the deadly virus continues leaving everyone different. Some are stronger, some are smarter and some are just incredible insane. Just like President Atherton and his VP Lake. This plot added to the world that has been built and it gets better every single time.
My favourite side character. Atticus the old coot.
I was going to give it 4 * but I'm going with the full 5 stars. I need more of every one of what is to come and how things will progress of Damon and April. What will happen with Moe and the Mercs and Vanguard. So many questions that need to be answered so many books that are to come.
September 22, 2017
This is the best dystopia I’ve ever read with one of the most fascinating world-building and plot.
If society ends up starving in the aftermath of Scorpius, make sure you blame Greyson Storm. The asshole.
—Maureen Shadow, Notes
A deadly bacteria was released when a meteor had fallen to earth and some stupid kids decided to cut pieces off it. The bacteria, named Scorpius, was transferred by saliva, semen and blood. Millions didn’t survive and those that Scorpius attached their brains, leaving the survivors altered. Most turned stronger and smarter and managed to keep the worst changes at bay with vitamin B injections but others turned into Rippers. There are two kinds of Rippers, the first group are just mindless killers, totally out of control and the second group, the most dangerous group, are super intelligent, highly organised and basically sociopaths.
For three books now three factions has been trying to find the missing bunkers, bunkers where it’s believed the remaining scientists are hiding trying to find a cure and where more medicine, weapons and food are stored. The three factions are made up of Vanguard, the Mercs and the President, both intent on finding the missing bunkers for their own reasons.
A part of him, one darker than before Scorpius, wanted to bind her to him no matter what.
I have been intrigued by Greyson Storm, the leader of the Mercs, since the second book when he kidnapped Maureen in order to force her brother to infiltrate Vanguard and find Vivienne Wellington so that he could get to the President. The Mercs have quite a dangerous reputation and it was wonderful finding out they weren’t evil as everyone thought. And I really loved Greyson. He’s a warrior and protector who’ll do all things necessary to protect his people especially Maureen. This author likes her heroes to be all alpha and Greyson was definitely all that, bossy and domineering and seeing as Maureen had no problem standing up to him, I loved seeing them battle wills. He was also kind and sweet when he wanted to be. He also didn’t have a problem with apologising which just made me love him even more.
The only way civilization will survive is if the women just take over. Duh.
— Maureen Shadow, Notes
I loved Maureen. She’s a fighter, sassy, smart and caring. And it’s highly possible she’s the only surviving Biotechnology Engineer, the one person who can save this world from running out of food. I loved her dedication to finding more crops, more ways to ensure they won’t all eventually starve and the way she stood up to Greyson which was fantastic!
“With you, I feel whole. Like there's hope somehow. I forgot that it even existed. In the apocalypse, you gave me hope.”
The sparks that flew between Greyson and Maureen back in Shadow Falling just made me eager to more about them and I have to say they sure didn’t disappoint. I loved how this book started with going back to when Greyson kidnapping Maureen and we got to see the fireworks that exploded between them then. And then the story continues with what happened after the Mercs and Vanguard saved Maureen and Vivienne from the President and Maureen went back to Vanguard. I loved the chemistry between them, how neither could stop thinking about the other. It was impossible not to see their intense chemistry and their growing feelings and I loved watching it develop into something more.
The plot was action-packed with Greyson having to decide whether he will join forces with Vanguard or the President and it was pretty nerve wrecking not knowing if he was going to make the right decision or the wrong one. And with everyone trying to find the missing bunkers, especially Vanguard and the Mercs trying to find it before the President and his Elite force, who are definitely the villains in this story.
There are a couple of secondary characters that I’m really hoping will get their own books in the future. Damon, Greyson’s second in command and friend and I’m hoping we’ll get a book for him and April. And Penelope and Jax’s brother Marcus, who had been experimented on in one of the bunkers and doesn’t seem to be sane.
I absolutely love this captivating world and I can’t recommend it enough.
November 17, 2025
Storm Gathering was the perfect reality break, hot and heated chemistry balanced with an intellectually stimulating plot and top off with enough action to keep you white knuckle reading.
If you’ve been waiting for Greyson’s story…
The wait is over. We finally get the background of the big bad military leader of the all-male camp fighting against the Scorpius Syndrome, and what a story.
It all comes down to choices, do you side with evil if it's your best chance for survival? Do you let emotions dictate your actions and what amount of humanity are you willing to lose to survive?
I flat-out loved Storm Gathering. Zanetti writes riveting, heartfelt and sexual charged plots that invest the reader in her characters.
I received this ARC copy of Storm Gathering from RAZ INK LLC. This is my honest and voluntary review. Storm Gathering is set for publication Sept. 19, 2017.
If you’ve been waiting for Greyson’s story…
The wait is over. We finally get the background of the big bad military leader of the all-male camp fighting against the Scorpius Syndrome, and what a story.
It all comes down to choices, do you side with evil if it's your best chance for survival? Do you let emotions dictate your actions and what amount of humanity are you willing to lose to survive?
I flat-out loved Storm Gathering. Zanetti writes riveting, heartfelt and sexual charged plots that invest the reader in her characters.
I received this ARC copy of Storm Gathering from RAZ INK LLC. This is my honest and voluntary review. Storm Gathering is set for publication Sept. 19, 2017.
August 15, 2017
I've been looking forward to Greyson's book since he was introduced and he did not disappoint. I knew Greyson and Maureen were going to be an interesting couple, they had a lot going against them but their connection couldn't be denied and you can feel that right from the start. They are electric together. And despite the bad odds they stick together which I loved.
Before this book we knew next to nothing about Greyson, so I really loved getting to know his background and his motives and even though he REALLY has a hard time asking for help and makes decisions for other people when he really shouldn't I still really enjoyed his character. And Maureen was a strong heroine which helped balance Greyson's take charge personality. She never let Greyson get the best of her and stood up to him at every opportunity. She was full of fire and actually stood up to anyone she thought was doing something stupid. She's also really sweet which was something Greyson really needed.
I don't want to say to much more and give away anything else that happened in book but it was just as action packed and fast paced as the previous books. It always surprises me when I remember that its actually only been about 2 months from the first book to this one, so much has happened but the books never feel rushed.
Really recommend this one for anyone looking for a really good post-apocalyptic sci-fi romance. These are a series that should not be read out of order though, each book is about a different couple but you'd miss a lot of stuff if you don't start with the first book.
Looking forward to Damon's and April's book next!
ARC Provided By NetGalley For An Honest Review
Before this book we knew next to nothing about Greyson, so I really loved getting to know his background and his motives and even though he REALLY has a hard time asking for help and makes decisions for other people when he really shouldn't I still really enjoyed his character. And Maureen was a strong heroine which helped balance Greyson's take charge personality. She never let Greyson get the best of her and stood up to him at every opportunity. She was full of fire and actually stood up to anyone she thought was doing something stupid. She's also really sweet which was something Greyson really needed.
I don't want to say to much more and give away anything else that happened in book but it was just as action packed and fast paced as the previous books. It always surprises me when I remember that its actually only been about 2 months from the first book to this one, so much has happened but the books never feel rushed.
Really recommend this one for anyone looking for a really good post-apocalyptic sci-fi romance. These are a series that should not be read out of order though, each book is about a different couple but you'd miss a lot of stuff if you don't start with the first book.
Looking forward to Damon's and April's book next!
ARC Provided By NetGalley For An Honest Review
January 21, 2018
I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Zanetti has kept me excited and steadily intrigued in what’s happening in this post-apocalyptic world she created. Storm Gathering, as well as the previous books in the series, has plenty of action and suspense that will keep you at the edge of your seat. The story and characters will suck you in like nothing else matters in your day to day life. Forget about your laundry because you’ll want to read what these survivors will do next.
The leader of the Mercenaries, Greyson Storm will do whatever it takes to get what he wants. Not only for the survival of his crew but to avenge his fallen friend. Through Maureen Shadow, he hopes to find the intel that he needs. The plan is to kidnap and use her for her connections but what he didn't plan is to want more from her than his original intentions.
I enjoyed Storm and Moe’s Story. Though the story initially steered towards Stockholm syndrome, Zanetti did a great job giving their romance a little more time to stew. Grey was adamant that he and Moe were on equal footing before pursuing her further and that made me respect him even more. I love his ruthless, dangerous persona, but just a sweetheart when it comes to Maureen. His short notes in his diary was a great way to get to know him and humanizes him and helped soften my heart for him. Not that he was a bad guy, but it helped soften him up.
I thought Moe was hilarious. Her smart persona was cute and so is her relationship with her brother. I love that she's brainy but I wished she was a little more kickass. I do get that she's not built that way and I suppose that’s what makes her perfect for Grey.
This book had several sexy scenes and I will admit, the scenes were pretty hot. Dare I say too hot? I admit I did enjoy most of the scenes, but to be honest, I was more interested in what’s happening in their world. There’s so much I want to know. Will they find a cure or will they simply survive from here on? What the heck is happening with The Pure Church? Are there other food resources they can get a hold of? What will happen next?
By the looks of it, the next installment will be about Damon, April, and hopefully more on The Pure Church. Winter Igniting will be out March of next year and I have high hopes for that installment.
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September 7, 2017
Wow what an amazing edition to this series. Having previously known that Greyson Storm , the leader of the Mercs had kidnapped Maureen Shadow ( sister of Raze ) it was oh so interesting to go back ever so slightly to see just how their relationship began. To say this book helps flesh out the bigger picture would be putting it mildly as not only is this about the couple but it's a book that really makes the Mercs pick a side.
We all know that the President is a total freak with insane ideas and his history as far as Maureen is concerned will definitely rub Greyson up the wrong way . Still it can't be denied that his troops have better weapons and yeah didn't Greyson join the Marines to protect his President and country? Yet Maureen is part of Vanguard and that means allying with Jax Mercury and let's be honest here these two alpha males most definitely butt heads!
From the first scenes it's so obvious that there's chemistry between the couple that is palpable. Maureen just doesn't back down and she's unlike any other woman that Greyson has ever met. Maureen might have been kidnapped but she most definitely doesn't have Stockholm syndrome, no she's a sassy confident woman who starts to see a different side to Greyson and it's a side she likes. Now here I hasten to add that at times Greyson makes tough decisions but he doesn't hesitate and I'm sure some readers might find his way of dealing with dissent in the ranks extremely violent but it's a lawless, harsh reality they face and he will protect what is his at all costs.
Each chapter starts with notes from the characters and it was so telling as even though they might not initially act on their thoughts it really helped bring forth a better understanding of how they truly felt. Now the word 'understanding ' brings me nicely to the crux of this book. It's a story that brings to light the three different factions and yes Greyson has his own personal agenda but it's interesting seeing the interactions between the Mercs and Vanguard. Jax and Raze have no reason to trust Greyson and actually don't but with Maureen's dilemma ( you really have to read this book!) it's clear things will have to change. Yet as the world goes to pot it's obvious that to survive huge and scary decisions have to be made . Still as this book ends the author has set in motion things that will alter what lies behind the barricades of Vanguard and I for one cannot wait for the next instalment as I'm pretty sure it's going to be a humdinger!
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair
We all know that the President is a total freak with insane ideas and his history as far as Maureen is concerned will definitely rub Greyson up the wrong way . Still it can't be denied that his troops have better weapons and yeah didn't Greyson join the Marines to protect his President and country? Yet Maureen is part of Vanguard and that means allying with Jax Mercury and let's be honest here these two alpha males most definitely butt heads!
From the first scenes it's so obvious that there's chemistry between the couple that is palpable. Maureen just doesn't back down and she's unlike any other woman that Greyson has ever met. Maureen might have been kidnapped but she most definitely doesn't have Stockholm syndrome, no she's a sassy confident woman who starts to see a different side to Greyson and it's a side she likes. Now here I hasten to add that at times Greyson makes tough decisions but he doesn't hesitate and I'm sure some readers might find his way of dealing with dissent in the ranks extremely violent but it's a lawless, harsh reality they face and he will protect what is his at all costs.
Each chapter starts with notes from the characters and it was so telling as even though they might not initially act on their thoughts it really helped bring forth a better understanding of how they truly felt. Now the word 'understanding ' brings me nicely to the crux of this book. It's a story that brings to light the three different factions and yes Greyson has his own personal agenda but it's interesting seeing the interactions between the Mercs and Vanguard. Jax and Raze have no reason to trust Greyson and actually don't but with Maureen's dilemma ( you really have to read this book!) it's clear things will have to change. Yet as the world goes to pot it's obvious that to survive huge and scary decisions have to be made . Still as this book ends the author has set in motion things that will alter what lies behind the barricades of Vanguard and I for one cannot wait for the next instalment as I'm pretty sure it's going to be a humdinger!
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair
December 15, 2017
While each of the books follows one couple's romance, the Scorpius Syndrome series has an overall storyline best followed in order. The books are action-packed filled with danger, political maneuvering, and pure survival as each group works to protect their people and live another day. Think Walking Dead (TV show) without the zombies.
Greyson Storm a Marine sniper is the leader of the Mercs who previously kidnapped, Moe (Maureen) Shadow, the sister of Vanguards leader Raze Shadow and brought her to his beach hold in Santa Barbara as a bargaining chip. STORM GATHERING picks up shortly after her return to Vanguard. While Moe was with the Mercs, she and Greyson had a moment. This is their story and so much more.
Fans of the overall arc will be pleased as we learn more about the other bunkers, what the president is up to and the direction the story is headed. Zanetti delivers plenty of nail-biting moments, death, danger and twists. Sides are drawn, and alliances are made leaving me drooling for the next installment. We get hints about the next romance and story which are confirmed in a sneak peek at the back of this book. I love the hero already and think the heroine is going to be fun.
If hot, controlling alpha males who protect what is theirs at all cost doesn't appeal to you, then this series is not for you. These men fall fast and love hard. Their world is gritty, ruthless and dangerous. The romance in STORM GATHERING was a hot one. Greyson is all alpha and made to command, but Maureen is stubborn, intelligent and not one to back down making her his perfect match. I loved the chemistry, wicked banter and overly adorkable moments in between the hot and sexy Kindle melting scenes. Zanetti gave us Greyson's backstory, and we saw him grow stronger as a leader and person as the story progressed.
I love the Mercs and Vanguards from their comradery as units to the way they each others' six. It was hilarious seeing two alphas have to deal where Moe was involved. Grey and Raze are enemies, so Raze didn't handle the knowledge that his baby sister is doing the dirty with Greyson. I enjoyed some laugh-aloud moments and seeing Moe give them a dress down. The relationships, banter, and snark are one of the reasons I love this series hard. You become a part of these units, and I confess I am addicted and need more answers.
Copy provided by the publisher. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
Greyson Storm a Marine sniper is the leader of the Mercs who previously kidnapped, Moe (Maureen) Shadow, the sister of Vanguards leader Raze Shadow and brought her to his beach hold in Santa Barbara as a bargaining chip. STORM GATHERING picks up shortly after her return to Vanguard. While Moe was with the Mercs, she and Greyson had a moment. This is their story and so much more.
Fans of the overall arc will be pleased as we learn more about the other bunkers, what the president is up to and the direction the story is headed. Zanetti delivers plenty of nail-biting moments, death, danger and twists. Sides are drawn, and alliances are made leaving me drooling for the next installment. We get hints about the next romance and story which are confirmed in a sneak peek at the back of this book. I love the hero already and think the heroine is going to be fun.
If hot, controlling alpha males who protect what is theirs at all cost doesn't appeal to you, then this series is not for you. These men fall fast and love hard. Their world is gritty, ruthless and dangerous. The romance in STORM GATHERING was a hot one. Greyson is all alpha and made to command, but Maureen is stubborn, intelligent and not one to back down making her his perfect match. I loved the chemistry, wicked banter and overly adorkable moments in between the hot and sexy Kindle melting scenes. Zanetti gave us Greyson's backstory, and we saw him grow stronger as a leader and person as the story progressed.
I love the Mercs and Vanguards from their comradery as units to the way they each others' six. It was hilarious seeing two alphas have to deal where Moe was involved. Grey and Raze are enemies, so Raze didn't handle the knowledge that his baby sister is doing the dirty with Greyson. I enjoyed some laugh-aloud moments and seeing Moe give them a dress down. The relationships, banter, and snark are one of the reasons I love this series hard. You become a part of these units, and I confess I am addicted and need more answers.
Copy provided by the publisher. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
September 5, 2017
5 kickass stars!
I freaking love this series! Action, excitement and intrigue with passionate and intense against-the-odds romance all set in a dangerous and exciting post-apocalyptic world where the breakout of the Scorpius virus has killed off 99% of the population and the survivors cluster together in gangs in order to survive – fighting off rival gangs for territory and precious resources, while desperately searching for a cure, and working to rebuild civilisation.
Up until now, the books have been primarily set within the Vanguard group in downtown LA, but this book takes us to the Mercenaries – a group of military-like vigilantes who have claimed the beach area of Santa Barbara as their territory and who constantly battle but are also tentatively/sometimes allies of Vanguard.
The leader of the Mercs, Greyson Storm, is ex-Military, strong, enigmatic and ruthless. But we began to see a softer side to him with the introduction of Maureen Shadow (sister of Raze), who he took into his territory with the intention of using her biological science skills to investigate options for growing food… and to further his own secret agenda.
Maureen is an absolute spitfire. Intelligent and brave, she is furious at being dragged into Merc territory and essentially being held captive, and she has no intention of being quiet and compliant. She sasses Grey whenever he attempts to push her around, giving back as good as she gets.
But beneath all of that animosity, a sizzling attraction simmers. Grey and Moe want each other badly, they’re both just too stubborn to admit it, and the sexual tension is awesome!
It all comes to a head one drunken night which ends up changing everything for both of them, and takes them, and the story, on a twisted, exciting and unexpected journey that I could not put down.
The action switches between the Vanguard and the Merc territories as the two groups battle and plot together and against each other. Both battling for control of new resources, they are forced to work together for the sake of all of their safety and their futures, and to fight a mutual enemy whose relentless pursuit only adds to the danger.
And in the middle of it all are Grey and Maureen. They want each other, and can’t keep away from each other, and God, I love them together! Underneath all of the surface-level hostility they have sensational chemistry, and they are hotter than all hell together.
But their emotional connection is also beautifully explored as they spend time together and get to know each other, and begin to open up and truly feel everything that is happening between them. I loved watching their fight to be together despite everything standing between them, and Grey’s alphaness and surprising sweetness towards the woman he is falling so hard for was just gorgeous.
Which, of course, leads to epic fireworks with Maureen’s brother, and resident Vanguard badass, Raze, comes into the picture. I won’t go into details, but the clashes between the two groups were absolutely fantastic. . The dynamics between the characters are awesome, and the shifting relationships between them are wonderfully developed as secrets are revealed, understanding is reached, and enemies become uneasy allies.
We get to check in with all of the characters that have featured in the books so far, and I loved every moment of it – seeing how things have changed and grown for them – but it is the scenes with everybody together just bantering and bouncing off each other that I truly loved.
And of course there is a fantastically kickass climax which had me holding my breath in anticipation, my heart pounding, and revelling in the awesomeness of it all. Seriously epic stuff.
But even with all of that going on, the love story remains a focus. Grey and Maureen’s world is hanging by a thread and they have a lot to go through in order to be together. But time is still given to their personal journeys and the emotional issues that they need to deal with, and that part of the story is really beautifully done, giving us a gorgeous romance that had me swooning madly
I loved this book. The blend of action, suspense, passionate romance, heartfelt emotion and laugh-out-loud humour is wonderfully balanced, and Rebecca Zanetti has once again given us an intense and exciting read that I could not put down. Her world continues to evolve and each book adds so much to the series, further developing the story and making it better and better. I can’t wait for Damon’s book up next!
Absolutely fantastic – 5 stars.
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I freaking love this series! Action, excitement and intrigue with passionate and intense against-the-odds romance all set in a dangerous and exciting post-apocalyptic world where the breakout of the Scorpius virus has killed off 99% of the population and the survivors cluster together in gangs in order to survive – fighting off rival gangs for territory and precious resources, while desperately searching for a cure, and working to rebuild civilisation.
Up until now, the books have been primarily set within the Vanguard group in downtown LA, but this book takes us to the Mercenaries – a group of military-like vigilantes who have claimed the beach area of Santa Barbara as their territory and who constantly battle but are also tentatively/sometimes allies of Vanguard.
The leader of the Mercs, Greyson Storm, is ex-Military, strong, enigmatic and ruthless. But we began to see a softer side to him with the introduction of Maureen Shadow (sister of Raze), who he took into his territory with the intention of using her biological science skills to investigate options for growing food… and to further his own secret agenda.
Maureen is an absolute spitfire. Intelligent and brave, she is furious at being dragged into Merc territory and essentially being held captive, and she has no intention of being quiet and compliant. She sasses Grey whenever he attempts to push her around, giving back as good as she gets.
But beneath all of that animosity, a sizzling attraction simmers. Grey and Moe want each other badly, they’re both just too stubborn to admit it, and the sexual tension is awesome!
“We’re having a problem right now, sweetheart.”
She swallowed, the fine line of her delicate throat moving. “Let go.”
“I’d like to.” He lied. “But you keep pushing. Just how far do you intend to take this.”
It all comes to a head one drunken night which ends up changing everything for both of them, and takes them, and the story, on a twisted, exciting and unexpected journey that I could not put down.
The action switches between the Vanguard and the Merc territories as the two groups battle and plot together and against each other. Both battling for control of new resources, they are forced to work together for the sake of all of their safety and their futures, and to fight a mutual enemy whose relentless pursuit only adds to the danger.
And in the middle of it all are Grey and Maureen. They want each other, and can’t keep away from each other, and God, I love them together! Underneath all of the surface-level hostility they have sensational chemistry, and they are hotter than all hell together.
“To make sure I’ve said this in the simplest terms, you’re mine. I’m keeping you.”
His? “I make my own choices, Greyson … You can’t have me,” she whispered.
His chin lifted, giving him an arrogant look that appeared natural on him. “Don’t challenge me, baby. Fair warning.”
But their emotional connection is also beautifully explored as they spend time together and get to know each other, and begin to open up and truly feel everything that is happening between them. I loved watching their fight to be together despite everything standing between them, and Grey’s alphaness and surprising sweetness towards the woman he is falling so hard for was just gorgeous.
Somehow, softness and fragility have survived the apocalypse. I’m not sure how to protect that.
Which, of course, leads to epic fireworks with Maureen’s brother, and resident Vanguard badass, Raze, comes into the picture. I won’t go into details, but the clashes between the two groups were absolutely fantastic. . The dynamics between the characters are awesome, and the shifting relationships between them are wonderfully developed as secrets are revealed, understanding is reached, and enemies become uneasy allies.
We get to check in with all of the characters that have featured in the books so far, and I loved every moment of it – seeing how things have changed and grown for them – but it is the scenes with everybody together just bantering and bouncing off each other that I truly loved.
“I’ve been working on it all morning, and I’m still trying.” Sami yelled back. “Bugger off.”
Jace looked at Tace. “Is she British all of a sudden?”
Tace shrugged. “We might’ve been role playing a bit last night.”
Jax groaned and held up a hand. “Stop. Just stop talking right now.”
And of course there is a fantastically kickass climax which had me holding my breath in anticipation, my heart pounding, and revelling in the awesomeness of it all. Seriously epic stuff.
To the death it is, then.
But even with all of that going on, the love story remains a focus. Grey and Maureen’s world is hanging by a thread and they have a lot to go through in order to be together. But time is still given to their personal journeys and the emotional issues that they need to deal with, and that part of the story is really beautifully done, giving us a gorgeous romance that had me swooning madly
“Whatever happens, you have to know, you’re it for me, Maureen Shadow. It’s only been you, and it’ll only ever be you. I promise.”
I loved this book. The blend of action, suspense, passionate romance, heartfelt emotion and laugh-out-loud humour is wonderfully balanced, and Rebecca Zanetti has once again given us an intense and exciting read that I could not put down. Her world continues to evolve and each book adds so much to the series, further developing the story and making it better and better. I can’t wait for Damon’s book up next!
Absolutely fantastic – 5 stars.
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
September 19, 2017
In this installment of The Scorpius Syndrome we get Greyson and Maureen. We met these two in a previous book but did not get their beginning. I was glad that the author started their book with how they met and got to the point of their entry in the last book. We learn that while Maureen was taken to get Raze to deliver Vivienne to the Mercs. Despite being kidnapped by Grey, she comes to learn how honorable he is and makes the choice to keep working with him against her brother, Raze's wishes to see if they have any viable plants to help with future food growth.
We have more battles with the President, Vice President and the Elite force. Some progress on Zach Barter and decisions that need to be made about where they need to finally settle that can provide the right soil for planting, wild game and fresh water all the while Grey and Maureen grow closer. Because of their relationship, Maureen has a new reason to get her hands on the Scorpius research to save not only the future of food growth but the future of a new generation of people.
I think it's safe to say that I am in love with this series. Each book just gets better and better. I've found that I like a book that keeps me guessing as to what is going to happen next or what will get revealed to expose the plot of the series.
While all this is going, Rebecca Zanetti brings me the alpha heroes I absolutely love to read about. I love reading men be men who fall fast and hard for their women. I love to read these men go all caveman and protect these women at all costs without being a complete jerk about it. Greyson is one of the best examples of this. I also love to read about heroines that are tough, independent and don't blindly follow what a man says. These two combinations in main characters make for an exciting dance and the sparks just fly.
I would not suggest reading this series out of order. while each book focuses on one couple, it continues on with an overall plot from the start. Each character from each book continues onto the next. ARC provided by NetGalley.
We have more battles with the President, Vice President and the Elite force. Some progress on Zach Barter and decisions that need to be made about where they need to finally settle that can provide the right soil for planting, wild game and fresh water all the while Grey and Maureen grow closer. Because of their relationship, Maureen has a new reason to get her hands on the Scorpius research to save not only the future of food growth but the future of a new generation of people.
I think it's safe to say that I am in love with this series. Each book just gets better and better. I've found that I like a book that keeps me guessing as to what is going to happen next or what will get revealed to expose the plot of the series.
While all this is going, Rebecca Zanetti brings me the alpha heroes I absolutely love to read about. I love reading men be men who fall fast and hard for their women. I love to read these men go all caveman and protect these women at all costs without being a complete jerk about it. Greyson is one of the best examples of this. I also love to read about heroines that are tough, independent and don't blindly follow what a man says. These two combinations in main characters make for an exciting dance and the sparks just fly.
I would not suggest reading this series out of order. while each book focuses on one couple, it continues on with an overall plot from the start. Each character from each book continues onto the next. ARC provided by NetGalley.
August 8, 2022
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I really enjoyed this book! If you have been following my reviews, you know that I have been working my way through Rebecca Zanetti’s books and you can call me a fan at this point. I am especially drawn to this series which is set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a deadly bacteria. This is the fourth book in the series and I would recommend reading this series in order since events from earlier books come into play in this book. I found this to be a very entertaining and exciting story.
Maureen Shadow is a Biotechnology Engineer whose skills are more important than ever now that what’s left of the world’s population is struggling to survive. Greyson Storm is the leader of a group of mercenaries who happen to be at odds with the Vanguard group that includes Maureen’s brother, Raze. Despite the fact that Greyson originally kidnaps Maureen, the pair are eventually drawn to each other and she even agrees to spend more time with his group later on. I thought that Maureen and Greyson made a great pair and I liked the chemistry between them. As expected, the book has a lot of action and excitement and I had a great time watching this group of characters navigate another set of obstacles.
Michael Pauley does a wonderful job with this series. I am liking his narration more and more with each book that I listen to. I thought that he does a great job with the various character voices including both males and females. He adds just the right amount of emotion into his voice to help take the story to the next level. I do believe that his narration added to my enjoyment f this story.
I would recommend this series to others. I have enjoyed meeting each of the featured couples in the series and Maureen and Greyson were no exception. I am looking forward to listening to the next book very soon.
Book source: Purchased
I really enjoyed this book! If you have been following my reviews, you know that I have been working my way through Rebecca Zanetti’s books and you can call me a fan at this point. I am especially drawn to this series which is set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a deadly bacteria. This is the fourth book in the series and I would recommend reading this series in order since events from earlier books come into play in this book. I found this to be a very entertaining and exciting story.
Maureen Shadow is a Biotechnology Engineer whose skills are more important than ever now that what’s left of the world’s population is struggling to survive. Greyson Storm is the leader of a group of mercenaries who happen to be at odds with the Vanguard group that includes Maureen’s brother, Raze. Despite the fact that Greyson originally kidnaps Maureen, the pair are eventually drawn to each other and she even agrees to spend more time with his group later on. I thought that Maureen and Greyson made a great pair and I liked the chemistry between them. As expected, the book has a lot of action and excitement and I had a great time watching this group of characters navigate another set of obstacles.
Michael Pauley does a wonderful job with this series. I am liking his narration more and more with each book that I listen to. I thought that he does a great job with the various character voices including both males and females. He adds just the right amount of emotion into his voice to help take the story to the next level. I do believe that his narration added to my enjoyment f this story.
I would recommend this series to others. I have enjoyed meeting each of the featured couples in the series and Maureen and Greyson were no exception. I am looking forward to listening to the next book very soon.
Book source: Purchased
September 8, 2017
2.5 Stars. I love the idea of this series, the brave new dystopian world. I am interested to know how they make it and move forward with life in this setting. Unfortunately, this intriguing idea is left in the hands of a romance author...and one of only fair writing talent at that.
The good bits of storyline take second place to the mush of the romance. The sex to story ratio is very high. There are pages and pages of steamy sex throughout; so much that I want to scream at them to get out of bed and actually do something worthwhile. There is little forward momentum to the overall story arc.
I'm frustrated because there are such great storyline possibilities here, and Zanetti is doing little with it but producing formulaic romance stories; with stereotype characters and teeming with cliche.
I really don't know if I will (can) continue with this series. I’m tired of mining for the few-and-far-between nuggets of good story. The next book is supposed to be about the infiltration of the 'Pure' society; and I've never understood why Jax didn't just squash them rather than keep feeding them and allowing them to continually defy him right in his own compound.
The good bits of storyline take second place to the mush of the romance. The sex to story ratio is very high. There are pages and pages of steamy sex throughout; so much that I want to scream at them to get out of bed and actually do something worthwhile. There is little forward momentum to the overall story arc.
I'm frustrated because there are such great storyline possibilities here, and Zanetti is doing little with it but producing formulaic romance stories; with stereotype characters and teeming with cliche.
I really don't know if I will (can) continue with this series. I’m tired of mining for the few-and-far-between nuggets of good story. The next book is supposed to be about the infiltration of the 'Pure' society; and I've never understood why Jax didn't just squash them rather than keep feeding them and allowing them to continually defy him right in his own compound.
March 17, 2018
4.5 stars. I've been hooked. I was so anxious to read this book. I borrowed this from Sara-thank you!
This is Greyson and Maureen's book. *This is not a standalone*
I think that this one has great chemistry and is very sensual and romantic. That IS when Greyson and Maureen are trying to avoid being attacked by the President and his (hit man) Vice Prez Lake. OYE! He's another baad dude. grrr
Crazy leaders-reminds me of California. In fact- this takes place (again) in California. L.A. and Santa Barbara.
Whew, a lot of action. Grey is very skilled and brave. Before the Scorpius outbreak, he'd been in military. He was a sniper and has great tactical skills. His expertise comes in handy many times.
Maureen is a Biotechnology Engineer. She's trying to find a way to keep the food supply healthy and sustainable. The Mercs (Greyson and Damon & their army) & The Vanguards (Jax & Raze, Sami & Tace) contemplate an alliance to battle President Atherton. Prez Atherton is called crazy many times. In previous books it's revealed that Pres Atherton "survived" Scorpius- and although he's not a "ripper" (a zombie like being), he's still blood thirsty and evil.
The previous books' main characters have great supporting roles. I especially liked Damon Winters. He's Greyson's best friend and they always have each other's backs.
Damon's book is next "Winter Igniting".
I have a hard time with books set near where I live. This hit very close to home, especially with how far California has sunk in quality of life the last couple of years. Ahh, I'm ready for some fun rom com. I need some witty banter and a hunky alpha!
Then I'll be back for Damon and
This is Greyson and Maureen's book. *This is not a standalone*
I think that this one has great chemistry and is very sensual and romantic. That IS when Greyson and Maureen are trying to avoid being attacked by the President and his (hit man) Vice Prez Lake. OYE! He's another baad dude. grrr
Crazy leaders-reminds me of California. In fact- this takes place (again) in California. L.A. and Santa Barbara.
Whew, a lot of action. Grey is very skilled and brave. Before the Scorpius outbreak, he'd been in military. He was a sniper and has great tactical skills. His expertise comes in handy many times.
Maureen is a Biotechnology Engineer. She's trying to find a way to keep the food supply healthy and sustainable. The Mercs (Greyson and Damon & their army) & The Vanguards (Jax & Raze, Sami & Tace) contemplate an alliance to battle President Atherton. Prez Atherton is called crazy many times. In previous books it's revealed that Pres Atherton "survived" Scorpius- and although he's not a "ripper" (a zombie like being), he's still blood thirsty and evil.
The previous books' main characters have great supporting roles. I especially liked Damon Winters. He's Greyson's best friend and they always have each other's backs.
Damon's book is next "Winter Igniting".
I have a hard time with books set near where I live. This hit very close to home, especially with how far California has sunk in quality of life the last couple of years. Ahh, I'm ready for some fun rom com. I need some witty banter and a hunky alpha!
Then I'll be back for Damon and
June 17, 2025
The hold this book had on me was unforgettable. Greyson and Maureen were just beautiful together. The plot gave me just what I needed for my imagination to run wild. The writing was phenomenal. Fabulous addition to the series.
September 1, 2017
I am loving this series. It is action packed, full of adventure, sexy times and love. Every time I crack one of these books open I am swept away into a world that is as fascinating as it is scary with intriguing characters and an interesting plot that keeps me fully engrossed until the very last word. I really enjoyed where the author took this book and can't wait to see where she takes us next.
If you love dystopian stories that are filled with adventure, action and hot sex do not hesitate to read this book and series you won't regret it.
ARC provided by publisher through Net Galley in exchange for a honest review
If you love dystopian stories that are filled with adventure, action and hot sex do not hesitate to read this book and series you won't regret it.
ARC provided by publisher through Net Galley in exchange for a honest review
September 18, 2017
The Scorpious Syndrome is a series I get excited about when a new one comes out. It puts me in my sci-fi, post-apocalyptic happy place. It’s full of strong women and the swoon-worthy men who are strong enough to let their women be who they need to be. I also love that intelligence is as respected as being a strong and capable warrior is. This series has an ongoing story arc so I recommend starting it from the beginning or you will be lost.
I’ve been waiting for Greyson and Maureen’s book for a long time. Yes, he kidnapped her but there was an unbelievable amount of chemistry between the two. It had also become apparent that Greyson and his Mercs weren’t what their reputation said they were despite the whole kidnapping thing. I found myself in the same boat as Jax and liking Grey despite myself. Needless to say, I was doing all sorts of imaginary gymnastics when I got my ARC.
I want to tell you I loved Storm Gathering as much as I love the other books in the series, but I can’t. That doesn’t mean I didn’t like it, I just had a major issue with it, and that was Greyson himself. He was definitely a hot and broody alphahole which helped his case, but I think he kept over thinking things and that made him make some boneheaded decisions.
Crazily enough, the questionable decisions aren’t what turned me off of Greyson. What really got to me was how long he took to decide who he was going to ally with. All I’m going to say is that there shouldn’t have EVER been a choice to make. The fact he even went there lost him some respect, but the longer he took, the more frustrated I got. In fact, I was so frustrated, I found myself repeatedly putting the book down to get away from it, tripling the amount of time I had allotted for reading Storm Gathering. Sadly, no matter how sweet and over-protective he was towards Maureen I never completely regained my respect for his character.
I did like Maureen. She found herself in several crazy tough positions. Having been kidnapped by Greyson, her brother Raze would rather kill him than welcome him to the family. She also had a secret that would turn her world inside out. I felt for her and her situation, and I respected how she navigated the minefield that was her brother and her man. Even with everything going on, she kept her eye on the big picture in a world where everyone was just trying to get through the day. She was raising flags and giving advice that no one wanted to hear, but it didn’t stop her. She might not be the best fighter out there, but she was a strong as they come.
The only other complaint I have I am putting in a spoiler. Do not click on this if you haven’t read the book.
I greatly enjoyed the time spent with the other members of Vanguard and the Mercs. There are many deep and worthy characters who have just enough page time to add richness to the story and keep you invested in their lives, but not so much it detracts from the current couple’s story. We got to know more about Damon, and now I’m super excited that his story is up next.
In a series of four books and a novella, I was bound to come across one I didn’t like as much as the others. With the amount of action, danger, suspense, and the copious amount of steamy times to be found in this series, I know I’ll be thrilled when the next one comes out too.
Rating: 3.5 A Woman Can Be Strong In So Many Different Ways Stars
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
I’ve been waiting for Greyson and Maureen’s book for a long time. Yes, he kidnapped her but there was an unbelievable amount of chemistry between the two. It had also become apparent that Greyson and his Mercs weren’t what their reputation said they were despite the whole kidnapping thing. I found myself in the same boat as Jax and liking Grey despite myself. Needless to say, I was doing all sorts of imaginary gymnastics when I got my ARC.
I want to tell you I loved Storm Gathering as much as I love the other books in the series, but I can’t. That doesn’t mean I didn’t like it, I just had a major issue with it, and that was Greyson himself. He was definitely a hot and broody alphahole which helped his case, but I think he kept over thinking things and that made him make some boneheaded decisions.
Crazily enough, the questionable decisions aren’t what turned me off of Greyson. What really got to me was how long he took to decide who he was going to ally with. All I’m going to say is that there shouldn’t have EVER been a choice to make. The fact he even went there lost him some respect, but the longer he took, the more frustrated I got. In fact, I was so frustrated, I found myself repeatedly putting the book down to get away from it, tripling the amount of time I had allotted for reading Storm Gathering. Sadly, no matter how sweet and over-protective he was towards Maureen I never completely regained my respect for his character.
I did like Maureen. She found herself in several crazy tough positions. Having been kidnapped by Greyson, her brother Raze would rather kill him than welcome him to the family. She also had a secret that would turn her world inside out. I felt for her and her situation, and I respected how she navigated the minefield that was her brother and her man. Even with everything going on, she kept her eye on the big picture in a world where everyone was just trying to get through the day. She was raising flags and giving advice that no one wanted to hear, but it didn’t stop her. She might not be the best fighter out there, but she was a strong as they come.
The only other complaint I have I am putting in a spoiler. Do not click on this if you haven’t read the book.
I greatly enjoyed the time spent with the other members of Vanguard and the Mercs. There are many deep and worthy characters who have just enough page time to add richness to the story and keep you invested in their lives, but not so much it detracts from the current couple’s story. We got to know more about Damon, and now I’m super excited that his story is up next.
In a series of four books and a novella, I was bound to come across one I didn’t like as much as the others. With the amount of action, danger, suspense, and the copious amount of steamy times to be found in this series, I know I’ll be thrilled when the next one comes out too.
Rating: 3.5 A Woman Can Be Strong In So Many Different Ways Stars
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
September 19, 2017
Loved this book. This is this next book in this series and picks up back at Vanguard.
Maureen is at Vanguard and is having a bit of a female issue which requires her to see the doctor. The fact that Marcus won't leave the doctor alone is scary and intimidating. But she has bigger problems and since Dr. Penelope can handle him she follows the doctor's orders.
Greyson Storm, leader of the mercs and fond of Maureen is back with Damon. He had once kidnapped her and now he needs her back.
When he asks her if she wants to return with him she says yes, to which Raze and Jax both say a profound and strong no to. So a fight ensues.
As time continues on the two groups have several things in common, the big one being survival, the second and also as big being Maureen.
So many problems, so little facilities and medications. Will they fight one another, ally with each other or join forces with the sociopath of a president?
There are many things driving Grey but two things equal, keeping Maureen safe and keeping a promise.
This is a fantastic book and it continues to morph and surprise me in a series as a whole. I am such a fan!
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Maureen is at Vanguard and is having a bit of a female issue which requires her to see the doctor. The fact that Marcus won't leave the doctor alone is scary and intimidating. But she has bigger problems and since Dr. Penelope can handle him she follows the doctor's orders.
Greyson Storm, leader of the mercs and fond of Maureen is back with Damon. He had once kidnapped her and now he needs her back.
When he asks her if she wants to return with him she says yes, to which Raze and Jax both say a profound and strong no to. So a fight ensues.
As time continues on the two groups have several things in common, the big one being survival, the second and also as big being Maureen.
So many problems, so little facilities and medications. Will they fight one another, ally with each other or join forces with the sociopath of a president?
There are many things driving Grey but two things equal, keeping Maureen safe and keeping a promise.
This is a fantastic book and it continues to morph and surprise me in a series as a whole. I am such a fan!
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
June 26, 2022
Storm Gathering
4 Stars
Series note: The beginning overlaps with events from books #2 and #3. As such, the series must be read in order.
In the aftermath of the Scorpius outbreak, life has become exceptionally hazardous for the survivors with threats from Rippers, shortages of food and medicine, and even Mother Nature has turned on them. Former sniper, Greyson Storm leads the Mercenaries, a male-only fighting force governed with military precision. As part of a vow to a dead comrade, Greyson kidnaps bio-geneticist Maureen Shadow for leverage with her brother. Despite their intense attraction, Grey and Moe find themselves on opposing sides and will have to decide where their loyalties lie.
For the first time, the perspective shifts away from Vanguard to the Mercenaries, and readers are given the details of Moe's kidnapping and her time with the Mercs. Kudos to Zanetti for providing the necessary information and characterization without glossing over it or using the flashback technique.
Grey and Moe's enemies-to-lovers romance is excellent. As with the previous heroes in the series, Grey is an over-the-top alpha with domineering tendencies; thus, it is very entertaining to see him, a man used to being obeyed, face off against a woman who has no intention of obeying. Moe is an appealing mix of sassy and sweet, yet she must face the harsh realities of Grey's actions and decide whether he is a friend or foe.
There are some interesting twists and turns in their relationship that contribute to the development of the overall story arc and it is clear that change is coming both for Vanguard and the Mercs.
The next installment returns to Vanguard with Damon and April's infiltration of the Pure Church to determine their agenda. Should be intriguing.
4 Stars
Series note: The beginning overlaps with events from books #2 and #3. As such, the series must be read in order.
In the aftermath of the Scorpius outbreak, life has become exceptionally hazardous for the survivors with threats from Rippers, shortages of food and medicine, and even Mother Nature has turned on them. Former sniper, Greyson Storm leads the Mercenaries, a male-only fighting force governed with military precision. As part of a vow to a dead comrade, Greyson kidnaps bio-geneticist Maureen Shadow for leverage with her brother. Despite their intense attraction, Grey and Moe find themselves on opposing sides and will have to decide where their loyalties lie.
For the first time, the perspective shifts away from Vanguard to the Mercenaries, and readers are given the details of Moe's kidnapping and her time with the Mercs. Kudos to Zanetti for providing the necessary information and characterization without glossing over it or using the flashback technique.
Grey and Moe's enemies-to-lovers romance is excellent. As with the previous heroes in the series, Grey is an over-the-top alpha with domineering tendencies; thus, it is very entertaining to see him, a man used to being obeyed, face off against a woman who has no intention of obeying. Moe is an appealing mix of sassy and sweet, yet she must face the harsh realities of Grey's actions and decide whether he is a friend or foe.
There are some interesting twists and turns in their relationship that contribute to the development of the overall story arc and it is clear that change is coming both for Vanguard and the Mercs.
The next installment returns to Vanguard with Damon and April's infiltration of the Pure Church to determine their agenda. Should be intriguing.
December 6, 2017
This review was originally posted on (un)Conventional Bookviews
Storm Gathering brought with it more action, more tension, more hotness and a strong plot!
Story:
I was so happy Storm Gathering brought me Maureen's and Greyson's story, as they were on the sidelines in Justice Ascending. With every book in the series, a little more about the scorpius syndrome's mystery is uncovered. And here, some real solutions were found - until the president stepped in to make things difficult for Maureen.
Between the Mercs and the Vanguard, Greyson is feeling his loyalties split. And when the president also starts meddling in Greyson's affairs, things become even more complicated. A lot of the action in Storm Gathering unfolds in the bunker, and there is still a lot to be discovered there.
As I read Storm Gathering, I was on the edge of my seat almost non-stop, and I cannot wait to see what will happen next. The tension was extremely high, but Zanetti still managed to include some tender, loving moments anyway.
Characters:
Maureen finally got her own book! As Raze's little sister, she had been mentioned more than once in prior books, and I was very curious about her. Smart. Diligent. Loyal. She gave a very human dimension to the story.
Greyson was stone cold when he had to be. But when it came to Maureen, his heart was able to feel both tenderness and love.
Almost all the important characters from the prior books were present in Storm Gathering, and this made me have hope for these rag-tag people and the possibility of their survival.
Writing style :
Storm Gathering is written in third person, past tense, and the dialogues brought all the characters to life. The pace is rather fast, which meshed well with all the action.
Feels :
Gah! Too many feels to list them all! I was seriously in anguish at times, because I just didn't know what Greyson would do. Then, I was all happy and sappy at times. Of course, I also felt a lot of hope, which at times got crushed by hopelessness...
He was the most striking man Maureen Shadow had ever seen in real life.
Yet here he was staling her. Some sociopaths turned into serial killers - either the wild, crazy kind or the brilliant, strategic kind like Ted Bundy.
Storm Gathering brought with it more action, more tension, more hotness and a strong plot!
Story:
I was so happy Storm Gathering brought me Maureen's and Greyson's story, as they were on the sidelines in Justice Ascending. With every book in the series, a little more about the scorpius syndrome's mystery is uncovered. And here, some real solutions were found - until the president stepped in to make things difficult for Maureen.
Between the Mercs and the Vanguard, Greyson is feeling his loyalties split. And when the president also starts meddling in Greyson's affairs, things become even more complicated. A lot of the action in Storm Gathering unfolds in the bunker, and there is still a lot to be discovered there.
As I read Storm Gathering, I was on the edge of my seat almost non-stop, and I cannot wait to see what will happen next. The tension was extremely high, but Zanetti still managed to include some tender, loving moments anyway.
Characters:
Maureen finally got her own book! As Raze's little sister, she had been mentioned more than once in prior books, and I was very curious about her. Smart. Diligent. Loyal. She gave a very human dimension to the story.
Greyson was stone cold when he had to be. But when it came to Maureen, his heart was able to feel both tenderness and love.
Almost all the important characters from the prior books were present in Storm Gathering, and this made me have hope for these rag-tag people and the possibility of their survival.
Writing style :
Storm Gathering is written in third person, past tense, and the dialogues brought all the characters to life. The pace is rather fast, which meshed well with all the action.
Feels :
Gah! Too many feels to list them all! I was seriously in anguish at times, because I just didn't know what Greyson would do. Then, I was all happy and sappy at times. Of course, I also felt a lot of hope, which at times got crushed by hopelessness...
He was the most striking man Maureen Shadow had ever seen in real life.
Yet here he was staling her. Some sociopaths turned into serial killers - either the wild, crazy kind or the brilliant, strategic kind like Ted Bundy.
June 28, 2018
For some reason I started this book ages ago, didn't like the way it was going and dropped it. Randomly I picked it up again, from the start, and loved it.
Although we have seen glimpses of this previously it is all explained in more detail in this book (hurrah). Maureen Shadow is a plant Biotechnology Engineer working for a way to grow food in a world devastated by the Scorpius virus. Sister to Raze Shadow of Vanguard, she has been kidnapped by Greyson Storm of the rival Mercs gang. Although Maureen was kidnapped ostensibly to act as leverage on her brother Moe and Grey can't deny the overwhelming attraction between them.
This book has been a long time coming, matters have reached crisis point and the Mercs and Vanguard need to decide whether to combine resources to fight President Atherton and VP Lake. Moe and Grey could be the meeting point, or they can be gasoline on the fire which creates mortal enemies.
This series is set in a post-apocalyptic world where the different factions are each trying to locate secret bunkers which have been stockpiling medicines, research and weapons. One of them may hold the cure to Scorpius.
Loved it.
Although we have seen glimpses of this previously it is all explained in more detail in this book (hurrah). Maureen Shadow is a plant Biotechnology Engineer working for a way to grow food in a world devastated by the Scorpius virus. Sister to Raze Shadow of Vanguard, she has been kidnapped by Greyson Storm of the rival Mercs gang. Although Maureen was kidnapped ostensibly to act as leverage on her brother Moe and Grey can't deny the overwhelming attraction between them.
This book has been a long time coming, matters have reached crisis point and the Mercs and Vanguard need to decide whether to combine resources to fight President Atherton and VP Lake. Moe and Grey could be the meeting point, or they can be gasoline on the fire which creates mortal enemies.
This series is set in a post-apocalyptic world where the different factions are each trying to locate secret bunkers which have been stockpiling medicines, research and weapons. One of them may hold the cure to Scorpius.
Loved it.
November 10, 2022
3.5 stars! Greyson had to think too long about who he would ally, when it was a no brainer! Otherwise, I enjoyed the story!
2022 reread! It took a while to warm up to Greyson!
2022 reread! It took a while to warm up to Greyson!
October 17, 2019
Title: Storm Gathering (The Scorpius Syndrome #4)
Author: Rebecca Zanetti
Publisher: Raz Inc LLC
Edition: Paperback
Amount of Pages: 345
Genre: Dystopia, Post Apocalyptic, Romance, Suspense
Date Read: 16-10-2019 - 17-10-2019
Favorite Quote: “With you, I feel whole. Like there’s hope somehow. I forgot that it even existed. In the apocalypse, you gave me hope.”
Review:
I was really looking forward to this book. Grey was intriguing me in the other books and I liked Maureen (Mo) as well. She seemed like someone that wouldn't roll over and have someone walk all over her.
What is this book about:
This books begins around the the time of the first book. We see how Maureen en Greyson meet. After a few chapters we are transported back to the current time. Maureen has decided that she will go back to merc territory to see if she can work her magic with the green houses. That is her only reason, or so she tells herself. She has come to care about Greyson, there is more to him than she initially thought.
Greyson tries to tell himself that he only wants mo to come to his territory so she can try and solve the current food problem they are facing. But that's not all of it, he wants the feisty, beautiful, strong woman for more than that. He likes her and he decided its time he lets her know. And once he has her, he wont let her go. But Greyson and Maureen will have a surprise coming their way. Something they didn't expect at all.
In the overlaying story we still have the president being hell bent on getting lynn, and he is showing how far he will go to take out vanguard and it's leaders. Lynn, Vinnie and the others are trying to find a cure for scorpius and secure man's survival for the long run.
What did I like about this book:
I was actually really intrigued by Penelope and Marcus. I am a sucker for a broken characters and Marcus is really broken. The only person he seems to respond to is Penelope. I want to know what happened to him and see him grow and heal.
I'm not let down or disappointed by this book because I'm not, but I expected a bit better from Greyson. The entire book he played both sides a bit. He didn't work for the president or something but despite him saying he was thinking about siding with vanguard, he didn't really. He kept it up in the air for a long time.
All of the guys where borderline alpha assholes in this book. Mo kept saying she wanted to go to merc territory and help they where all like, you're not going, we'll bring you back etc etc as if she was kidnapped again. I get that it looked like she was but they didn't really listen to her and she is a capable, smart woman.
I'm glad she retaliated and let them know that she can make her own choices. I'm really happy that she stood up to the guys and stood behind her own morals.
Overall I liked their story, it progressed nicely. This book mostly focused on the couple and not on a million other things happening as well. It was all there but not as prominent as in the other books.
I liked Damon, but I'm not sure about his and aprils book. We didn't see all that much of April besides her showing up here and there. And their book will mostly focus on the pure, I think atleast.
I will read their story but I'm more excited to learn more about Penelope and Marcus. I hope we'll get a release date for their book soon!
Rating:
4 I liked it stars.
Author: Rebecca Zanetti
Publisher: Raz Inc LLC
Edition: Paperback
Amount of Pages: 345
Genre: Dystopia, Post Apocalyptic, Romance, Suspense
Date Read: 16-10-2019 - 17-10-2019
Favorite Quote: “With you, I feel whole. Like there’s hope somehow. I forgot that it even existed. In the apocalypse, you gave me hope.”
Review:
I was really looking forward to this book. Grey was intriguing me in the other books and I liked Maureen (Mo) as well. She seemed like someone that wouldn't roll over and have someone walk all over her.
What is this book about:
This books begins around the the time of the first book. We see how Maureen en Greyson meet. After a few chapters we are transported back to the current time. Maureen has decided that she will go back to merc territory to see if she can work her magic with the green houses. That is her only reason, or so she tells herself. She has come to care about Greyson, there is more to him than she initially thought.
Greyson tries to tell himself that he only wants mo to come to his territory so she can try and solve the current food problem they are facing. But that's not all of it, he wants the feisty, beautiful, strong woman for more than that. He likes her and he decided its time he lets her know. And once he has her, he wont let her go. But Greyson and Maureen will have a surprise coming their way. Something they didn't expect at all.
In the overlaying story we still have the president being hell bent on getting lynn, and he is showing how far he will go to take out vanguard and it's leaders. Lynn, Vinnie and the others are trying to find a cure for scorpius and secure man's survival for the long run.
What did I like about this book:
I was actually really intrigued by Penelope and Marcus. I am a sucker for a broken characters and Marcus is really broken. The only person he seems to respond to is Penelope. I want to know what happened to him and see him grow and heal.
I'm not let down or disappointed by this book because I'm not, but I expected a bit better from Greyson. The entire book he played both sides a bit. He didn't work for the president or something but despite him saying he was thinking about siding with vanguard, he didn't really. He kept it up in the air for a long time.
All of the guys where borderline alpha assholes in this book. Mo kept saying she wanted to go to merc territory and help they where all like, you're not going, we'll bring you back etc etc as if she was kidnapped again. I get that it looked like she was but they didn't really listen to her and she is a capable, smart woman.
I'm glad she retaliated and let them know that she can make her own choices. I'm really happy that she stood up to the guys and stood behind her own morals.
Overall I liked their story, it progressed nicely. This book mostly focused on the couple and not on a million other things happening as well. It was all there but not as prominent as in the other books.
I liked Damon, but I'm not sure about his and aprils book. We didn't see all that much of April besides her showing up here and there. And their book will mostly focus on the pure, I think atleast.
I will read their story but I'm more excited to learn more about Penelope and Marcus. I hope we'll get a release date for their book soon!
Rating:
4 I liked it stars.
October 27, 2018
I loved this book, the continuation and evolution of this story just gets better and better. I loved Grayson and Maureen and loved them together but I will say some of Grayson's decisions irritated me and were stupid. He seemed to cause problems at times when everyone already has more than enough problems to start with. I also didn't like that they said Grayson's mom abandoned him when she died, I'm sure it can feel like it but she didn't choose to leave him she died(maybe I'm making a big deal out of this it just rubbed me the wrong way). I can't wait to see what happens next and I was so happy we see a good amount of progress with the "bad guys" I'm hoping that really starts moving now. It's really going to be interested to see not only what happens next but how this all works out. We have so much more to go and so much set up for future stories I know they will be just a greta as the first four.
October 27, 2018
Rated 4.5 Stars
This series is the B. O. M. B. (sometimes literally)!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This series is the B. O. M. B. (sometimes literally)!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 16, 2017
Gritty, action, suspense, and passion in a post-world fight for survival keeps me salivating for each new release and riveted once I have it in my hands. Since I encountered Greyson and Maureen in Shadow Falling, I have craved their book and it totally lived up to the promise I saw in this pair back then.
Storm Gathering is book four in the Scorpius Syndrome series. Including the prequel, this series works best in order because, though it presents a new pair to get their romance in each installment, the story is ongoing. The actions of all parties concerned makes the best sense when the reader encounters each from the beginning.
Greyson and Maureen's earlier encounter in Shadow Falling (book 2) began in the middle and wasn't the prime focus. I tremendously appreciate that the author recognized that readers would want it all from the beginning of their first encounter and delivered on this. Both characters brought something special to the story and I liked how they played off each other.
There is a great deal of sizzling tension and passion between this pair since the beginning because Greyson kidnaps Moe and he plans to use her as leverage with her brother to get the intel he needs. In essentials, he wants the right things, but in this world that is falling apart around them, he is a ruthless and, as a responsible leader, will do what has to be done. Maureen has been off in a science lab working on food supply issues and is thrust into the nitty-gritty desperation of the outside world thanks to Greyson. I enjoyed how she could like him and stand up to him all at the same time while he was a rough and tough soldier, but gentled around Moe.
The conflict is escalating and shifting loyalties and alliances are all part of the push and pull between survival and those seeking to exploit the situation to consolidate their power. Greyson's people and Jax's people have to figure this out or die. Meanwhile the cold, mad president has a delectable offer that Greyson might find he cannot refuse. There were some interesting leading plot threads for what will come next that I can't wait to tug and get the stories.
I wanted to take my time and savor this one as I love this series, but it was too hard to hold back. I devoured the book as it reads fast and easy with all the breath-stopping moments and building situations. Those who enjoy dystopian romance really shouldn't miss this book/series.
I rec'd this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
Storm Gathering is book four in the Scorpius Syndrome series. Including the prequel, this series works best in order because, though it presents a new pair to get their romance in each installment, the story is ongoing. The actions of all parties concerned makes the best sense when the reader encounters each from the beginning.
Greyson and Maureen's earlier encounter in Shadow Falling (book 2) began in the middle and wasn't the prime focus. I tremendously appreciate that the author recognized that readers would want it all from the beginning of their first encounter and delivered on this. Both characters brought something special to the story and I liked how they played off each other.
There is a great deal of sizzling tension and passion between this pair since the beginning because Greyson kidnaps Moe and he plans to use her as leverage with her brother to get the intel he needs. In essentials, he wants the right things, but in this world that is falling apart around them, he is a ruthless and, as a responsible leader, will do what has to be done. Maureen has been off in a science lab working on food supply issues and is thrust into the nitty-gritty desperation of the outside world thanks to Greyson. I enjoyed how she could like him and stand up to him all at the same time while he was a rough and tough soldier, but gentled around Moe.
The conflict is escalating and shifting loyalties and alliances are all part of the push and pull between survival and those seeking to exploit the situation to consolidate their power. Greyson's people and Jax's people have to figure this out or die. Meanwhile the cold, mad president has a delectable offer that Greyson might find he cannot refuse. There were some interesting leading plot threads for what will come next that I can't wait to tug and get the stories.
I wanted to take my time and savor this one as I love this series, but it was too hard to hold back. I devoured the book as it reads fast and easy with all the breath-stopping moments and building situations. Those who enjoy dystopian romance really shouldn't miss this book/series.
I rec'd this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
November 23, 2017
Review originally posted at RabidReads.ca.
4.5 stars
I was very excited to back in the world of Scorpius Syndrome. I just love this world that Rebecca Zanetti has created. If you’re not familiar with this world, it is a post-apocalyptic world created by a bactrim that spreads rapidly. Many people died after contracting this disease, but not everyone dies. But, people are changed. How much they change varies. Some are just faster, both physically and mentally. Some have gotten extreme cases of OCD, only it isn’t exactly what we think of when we hear OCD. These people tend to focus on a person, and you can imagine how that goes. There are also the functioning sociopaths, like the president (the one in the book). Lastly, there are the ones that are more like rabid dogs, with little thought and just crazy.
So as you can imagine in a post-apocalyptic world, there are different groups. Mostly, this series has focused on Vanguard. They are a group with a soldier named Jax Mercury leading them. He just wants to see as many people survive as possible. Vanguard takes in anyone who is willing to live in peace. There are several soldier-like people, along with non-combatants with women and children. Vanguard is in central LA. There’s also the Mercenaries, lead by Greyson Storm. He doesn’t allow women or children in his group. Just a group of men who are mostly all trained to be soldiers. They aren’t bad people, but Grey doesn’t want the burden of non-combatants in his group. His group controls a section of Santa Barbara, along the beach. There is also a gang that was a gang prior to the disease called Twenty. Jax was a member before he was in the military. Lastly, there is the president, vice president and their Elite Force. Now you would think that they would be the good guys, but they aren’t. The president was infected and now he is a sociopath with an obsession for Lynne Harmony (heroine from book one, CDC scientist). The VP has not been infected, but he might be the biggest sociopaths in the book.
In the previous book the Mercs and Vanguard came together to take a bunker that was government owned. They wanted the research that was located there. So the two groups have a working relationship, but it is very tense. The leaders of both groups are very alpha male types. Also, there is the whole thing that Greyson Storm had kidnapped Maureen Shadow. She is the sister of the second in command of Vanguard. That isn’t something Raze is just going to overlook.
So we go back in time and learn how the kidnapping happens. We also see how Maureen is treated while she was a prisoner of the Mercs. Then we catch up to the present when she is back with her brother at Vanguard. She is a scientist that works with plants for farming. She was trying to find a way to feed the large population of this planet, that is before the population was culled by Scorpius Syndrome. Now she is trying to find a way to grow crops for the few people who are left. The greenhouse from the university are in Merc territory, so she has to go back to see if there’s anything left. Not to mention she wants to get her hands on some research in that bunker.
Grey has a choice that he as to make. The president gave him a really good offer to join forces. But Grey is also aware of exactly how crazy he and the vice president are. He is still technically in the military, so going against the president isn’t something that is easy for him. He also has a thing for Maureen and if he joins forces with the president, then he is against Vanguard. He can be an ally to both. So he has a choice to make.
This is a fun story. I love this post-apocalyptic world. It is so completely different from what we’ve seen. There are zombie like creatures and there are people infected, but that only makes them smarter and more dangerous. I love how Zanetti gives us a little more in each story. We learn more about the world and the disease. Each story builds on the previous one, so start with book one.
The biggest thing that I will call out about this story, and really all of Rebecca Zanetti’s stories, are the characters. I really love the characters that she creates. They are so real. Each character is unique. They each have their own struggle. They have their strengths and weaknesses. In this series, the women are extremely smart. There’s several scientists, doctors, a computer hacker (who can also kick some major ass). The characters are just so much fun. I’m excited for the next book in this series. I can’t wait to hear Damon’s story.
**Book was provided to me by the publisher via NetGalley. This review is my opinion and was not requested or provoked in anyway.
4.5 stars
I was very excited to back in the world of Scorpius Syndrome. I just love this world that Rebecca Zanetti has created. If you’re not familiar with this world, it is a post-apocalyptic world created by a bactrim that spreads rapidly. Many people died after contracting this disease, but not everyone dies. But, people are changed. How much they change varies. Some are just faster, both physically and mentally. Some have gotten extreme cases of OCD, only it isn’t exactly what we think of when we hear OCD. These people tend to focus on a person, and you can imagine how that goes. There are also the functioning sociopaths, like the president (the one in the book). Lastly, there are the ones that are more like rabid dogs, with little thought and just crazy.
So as you can imagine in a post-apocalyptic world, there are different groups. Mostly, this series has focused on Vanguard. They are a group with a soldier named Jax Mercury leading them. He just wants to see as many people survive as possible. Vanguard takes in anyone who is willing to live in peace. There are several soldier-like people, along with non-combatants with women and children. Vanguard is in central LA. There’s also the Mercenaries, lead by Greyson Storm. He doesn’t allow women or children in his group. Just a group of men who are mostly all trained to be soldiers. They aren’t bad people, but Grey doesn’t want the burden of non-combatants in his group. His group controls a section of Santa Barbara, along the beach. There is also a gang that was a gang prior to the disease called Twenty. Jax was a member before he was in the military. Lastly, there is the president, vice president and their Elite Force. Now you would think that they would be the good guys, but they aren’t. The president was infected and now he is a sociopath with an obsession for Lynne Harmony (heroine from book one, CDC scientist). The VP has not been infected, but he might be the biggest sociopaths in the book.
In the previous book the Mercs and Vanguard came together to take a bunker that was government owned. They wanted the research that was located there. So the two groups have a working relationship, but it is very tense. The leaders of both groups are very alpha male types. Also, there is the whole thing that Greyson Storm had kidnapped Maureen Shadow. She is the sister of the second in command of Vanguard. That isn’t something Raze is just going to overlook.
So we go back in time and learn how the kidnapping happens. We also see how Maureen is treated while she was a prisoner of the Mercs. Then we catch up to the present when she is back with her brother at Vanguard. She is a scientist that works with plants for farming. She was trying to find a way to feed the large population of this planet, that is before the population was culled by Scorpius Syndrome. Now she is trying to find a way to grow crops for the few people who are left. The greenhouse from the university are in Merc territory, so she has to go back to see if there’s anything left. Not to mention she wants to get her hands on some research in that bunker.
Grey has a choice that he as to make. The president gave him a really good offer to join forces. But Grey is also aware of exactly how crazy he and the vice president are. He is still technically in the military, so going against the president isn’t something that is easy for him. He also has a thing for Maureen and if he joins forces with the president, then he is against Vanguard. He can be an ally to both. So he has a choice to make.
This is a fun story. I love this post-apocalyptic world. It is so completely different from what we’ve seen. There are zombie like creatures and there are people infected, but that only makes them smarter and more dangerous. I love how Zanetti gives us a little more in each story. We learn more about the world and the disease. Each story builds on the previous one, so start with book one.
The biggest thing that I will call out about this story, and really all of Rebecca Zanetti’s stories, are the characters. I really love the characters that she creates. They are so real. Each character is unique. They each have their own struggle. They have their strengths and weaknesses. In this series, the women are extremely smart. There’s several scientists, doctors, a computer hacker (who can also kick some major ass). The characters are just so much fun. I’m excited for the next book in this series. I can’t wait to hear Damon’s story.
He grinned, showing a large gap in his front teeth. “Greyson ups the guards around the mansion and beach when he’s not around. You wouldn’t make it four yards before getting caught. And you don’t want to get grounded and not get to read again.” His faded blue eyes twinkled as he pushed the door open wide. “Come keep an old man company. We can play gin rummy.”
“You already owe me three million dollars,” Moe retorted, following the man through the house to the breakfast nook. “Is it just us in here?”
Atticus nodded. “Yeah. Damon went with Grey.”
“Where are they?” she asked, not that she cared. Yeah. She didn’t care at all. “Somethin’ going on up north,” Atticus said, shoving his stocky bulk around the table where rich people once dined. He wore a red shirt with purple pants and green socks.
“Are you color blind?” Moe asked, noting his clothes.
He nodded. “Think so. Why?”
“No reason.” Moe reached for the cards already on the table as Atticus poured two generous glasses of Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve, a twenty-year-old Kentucky bourbon whiskey. “Whoa. Where did you get the good stuff?”
“So, if you want her to stay, why not make a move?” Damon asked, slowing down for what looked like a pile of bear furs.
Greyson tried to focus, but only one of his eyes was working. His body felt all right, though. “I can’t make a move. I kidnapped her, so she has no choice in anything. We’re not on equal footing, and she can’t make a fair decision.” Though man, he had to stop having wet dreams about her. She was all he thought about some days, and that had to end. Right now. “You know?”
Damon took the bottle. “I guess. Just never figured you for an equal partner type.”
Greyson turned toward his best friend. Hell. His only friend. “What do you mean?”
“Thought you’d be more of an I Tarzan, You Jane, type,” Damon said slowly. “No offense.”
Huh. Grey took the bottle and downed enough bourbon that the pain in his head finally subsided. “Only one person can be in charge in any situation. That includes personally,” he muttered.
Damon glanced his way. “Yeah, That’s what I thought” He frowned.
Greyson sighed. “You’re right. I mean, about me. But that’s after a decision is made. Maureen can’t decided to be with me because she doesn’t have the freedom to do that. Fuck, all of this talking was making his headache come back. “Enough Dr. Phil bullshit.”
“All right,” Damon said. “Let’s drink.”
**Book was provided to me by the publisher via NetGalley. This review is my opinion and was not requested or provoked in anyway.
September 18, 2017
I've followed Rebecca Zanetti's Scorpius Syndrome series from book one with Lynne and Jax and have absolutely LOVED it since. This latest installment features Maureen Shadow and Greyson Storm and boy is it amazing! Like in all her books, the author continues to keep the plot interesting and flowing and the chemistry between Maureen and Grey was ON FIRE. FLAMING HOT people!! Prepare to get scorched because this book was insanely hot and amazing!
After seeing the chemistry and unspoken attraction between Maureen (Moe) and Grayson in the previous books, I was DYING for their book. I needed to know their story and see their chemistry in detail. In Raze's book we see the introduction of Greyson, the HOT alpha Merc Leader and Maureen Shadow (Raze's scientist sister) and a glimpse of their connection and attraction. We know he kidnapped her but we're not sure as to why and what his reasoning was.
I absolutely FLOVED this book. I thought this author couldn't get any better after Justice Ascending..but nope. She killed it with Storm Gathering. I loved their connection and fiery chemistry and could not get enough of them. Maureen was a spitfire that Grey was not expecting. She was half his size and did not hesitate to put him in his place. I absolutely FLOVED their banter and their initial meeting: *Gah* I had butterflies. Zanetti knocked it out of the park with this book and I LOVED how after each book, the storyline progresses more asnd morem i am sooo deeply hooked that I neverrr want this to end. This is one of my favorite series EVER!! I never want to leave this world and am soooo ready for Damon and April's story!
I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book for an honest review! Bravo! 5 stars! ~Ratula
After seeing the chemistry and unspoken attraction between Maureen (Moe) and Grayson in the previous books, I was DYING for their book. I needed to know their story and see their chemistry in detail. In Raze's book we see the introduction of Greyson, the HOT alpha Merc Leader and Maureen Shadow (Raze's scientist sister) and a glimpse of their connection and attraction. We know he kidnapped her but we're not sure as to why and what his reasoning was.
I absolutely FLOVED this book. I thought this author couldn't get any better after Justice Ascending..but nope. She killed it with Storm Gathering. I loved their connection and fiery chemistry and could not get enough of them. Maureen was a spitfire that Grey was not expecting. She was half his size and did not hesitate to put him in his place. I absolutely FLOVED their banter and their initial meeting: *Gah* I had butterflies. Zanetti knocked it out of the park with this book and I LOVED how after each book, the storyline progresses more asnd morem i am sooo deeply hooked that I neverrr want this to end. This is one of my favorite series EVER!! I never want to leave this world and am soooo ready for Damon and April's story!
I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book for an honest review! Bravo! 5 stars! ~Ratula
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