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Tabitha has one night to challenge her past, and her belief in herself. Normally, a person would fail.
However, Tabitha has an ace in the hole. A female vampire with hundreds of years of life and wisdom and she is willing to protect Tabitha and tell her the truth.
Whether Tabitha wants it, or not.
And whether the Vampire wants to hurt others is not in question. It is what her Queen would expect.
And Gabrielle will make it happen, like it or not.
"We kind of thought you have covered that with shoes…"
Bethany Anne has a challenge for her team, it’s just they don’t know what it is, exactly.
At first, the thought of a seedvault doesn't excite the team much. But the Queen has demanded a less stressful, more enjoyable opportunity to accomplish a needed goal for her people.
Then, they add inefficiency into the project on purpose.
It will be a challenge, but her people are always up to a task for the Queen Bitch.
- GenresScience FictionFantasy
186 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 24, 2018
355 people are currently reading
132 people want to read
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Natalie Grey
43 books91 followersNatalie Grey grew up in rural New England, surrounded by a lot of vegetables and relatively little excitement. Therefore, she was obliged to make up excitement by pretending to be a knight, mage, jet-setting international assassin, jedi, or (occasionally) a shape-shifting dragon. She read everything she could get her hands on, from Lord of the Rings to Modesty Blaise, and eventually started writing her own stories full of what-ifs and snarky put-downs. Now she lives with her two German Shepherd mixes in the frozen wilds of Minnesota, and does a lot of inventive swearing while she shovels.
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January 31, 2023
Entertaining paranormal listening 🎶🔰
Another will written paranormal fantasy world 🌎 romantic family and friends relationships futuristic adventure thriller novel by Natalie Grey and Michael Anderle (Frank Kurns Stories of the Unknown World book four). There are two novellas in this book. The first in South America where bad 👎 guys pick the two wrong women to pick on. The town is now safe. In the second which takes place in Belgium 🍫 where a bad 👎 man is taking over a town. The group manages to put him out of business. The town people take over their lives and turn the town around. I would recommend this novella series and authors too readers of paranormal fantasy novels 👍🔰. Enjoy the adventure of reading 👓 or listening 🎶 to Alexa read different types of books 📚. 2023 👒😉😀
A very good four book series by Natalie Grey and Michael Anderle. Happy reading in 2023 😀
Another will written paranormal fantasy world 🌎 romantic family and friends relationships futuristic adventure thriller novel by Natalie Grey and Michael Anderle (Frank Kurns Stories of the Unknown World book four). There are two novellas in this book. The first in South America where bad 👎 guys pick the two wrong women to pick on. The town is now safe. In the second which takes place in Belgium 🍫 where a bad 👎 man is taking over a town. The group manages to put him out of business. The town people take over their lives and turn the town around. I would recommend this novella series and authors too readers of paranormal fantasy novels 👍🔰. Enjoy the adventure of reading 👓 or listening 🎶 to Alexa read different types of books 📚. 2023 👒😉😀
A very good four book series by Natalie Grey and Michael Anderle. Happy reading in 2023 😀
July 16, 2021
Frank Kurns always give us the best stories.
Love that these little side stories are compiled. They show insight into characters outside of defending something. Was hoping the idea of a seed vault would be addressed and it was done in true KG fashion, some danger, some science, some fun stories. So when is BA in space part deuce starting?
Love that these little side stories are compiled. They show insight into characters outside of defending something. Was hoping the idea of a seed vault would be addressed and it was done in true KG fashion, some danger, some science, some fun stories. So when is BA in space part deuce starting?
February 2, 2024
Some fun short stories that fit in between the longer main tales of the Kutherian books.
February 12, 2018
Wonderful short stories as the Etheric Empire prepares to leave our universe
March 22, 2019
This was a really entertaining couple of side stories to the Kurtherian universe. Despite the usual violence I found it relaxing and fun even a bit emotional in a couple of parts. It was good to have the usual characters in settings that are not world shaking but still fitting into the ethical stance of the more action packed stories. Which I believe is Justice rather than Law. The main question is do you have confidence in those delivering Justice and this Universe and these stories, make you feel that you do.
April 28, 2019
Action sci-fi fantasy
I really don't have much to add to my review of this series. I've pretty much said it already in many of the books I've already read in this huge series. I pretty much have loved every one of them. I'm just having trouble keeping track of each mini series within the whole series in order. I hate reading stories out of order as this causes problems with what happened, happens to some characters in the future. I can't get enough keep these stories and characters coming!
I really don't have much to add to my review of this series. I've pretty much said it already in many of the books I've already read in this huge series. I pretty much have loved every one of them. I'm just having trouble keeping track of each mini series within the whole series in order. I hate reading stories out of order as this causes problems with what happened, happens to some characters in the future. I can't get enough keep these stories and characters coming!
February 26, 2021
Good reading!
These "extra" books outside of the main timeline give us something that we don't normally get, and that's the feeling that the characters have a life. What I mean is that books usually focus mainly on the lead character, or Bethany Anne in this case. Here we're given stories involving her cast mates. And for me this brings more depth and meaning to the main stories as you read back and forth, weaving through the timeline like you've had too many of Bobcat's beers. I think I'll have another!
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These "extra" books outside of the main timeline give us something that we don't normally get, and that's the feeling that the characters have a life. What I mean is that books usually focus mainly on the lead character, or Bethany Anne in this case. Here we're given stories involving her cast mates. And for me this brings more depth and meaning to the main stories as you read back and forth, weaving through the timeline like you've had too many of Bobcat's beers. I think I'll have another!
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January 26, 2018
So glad this one finally came out.
It was great to see a lot of the gang just having some fun downtime for the most part. I wanna say more but it would all be spoilers darn it! So please just read this book! I am a huge fan of this universe and recommend it highly to everyone I talk too lol.
I'm Just getting around to starting this whole universe over from book 1.....it's just got me that hooked! Besides I made a promise to Michael during the last hurricane that we thought might wipe us out here in Florida I'd go back and review all the ones I keep skipping in my excitement of getting to the next story! That's my New Years resolution to reread n review all Kurtherian and Oriceran book written!
Tink...
It was great to see a lot of the gang just having some fun downtime for the most part. I wanna say more but it would all be spoilers darn it! So please just read this book! I am a huge fan of this universe and recommend it highly to everyone I talk too lol.
I'm Just getting around to starting this whole universe over from book 1.....it's just got me that hooked! Besides I made a promise to Michael during the last hurricane that we thought might wipe us out here in Florida I'd go back and review all the ones I keep skipping in my excitement of getting to the next story! That's my New Years resolution to reread n review all Kurtherian and Oriceran book written!
Tink...
February 28, 2022
I loved these two stories, which are aptly titled.
The first story is with Tabitha being challenged to be the person she really is, with a little help from her friends, and the second, where Bethany Anne challenges her crew to join with her in creating a Seed Vault, for when they leave Earth, and go through the Gate.
While the crew start off uninspired, it's not long before they take up the challenge with a will and, as seems usual for these people, they manage to turn what was supposed to be a relaxing break, while gathering seeds in various spots in the world, into a race to stop some evil happening.
And then there's the Beer Challenge, between Bobcat, William, and Marcus, which has a surprising winner!
A great book, with a more relaxed feel to it this time.
The first story is with Tabitha being challenged to be the person she really is, with a little help from her friends, and the second, where Bethany Anne challenges her crew to join with her in creating a Seed Vault, for when they leave Earth, and go through the Gate.
While the crew start off uninspired, it's not long before they take up the challenge with a will and, as seems usual for these people, they manage to turn what was supposed to be a relaxing break, while gathering seeds in various spots in the world, into a race to stop some evil happening.
And then there's the Beer Challenge, between Bobcat, William, and Marcus, which has a surprising winner!
A great book, with a more relaxed feel to it this time.
May 20, 2023
Even in short story form, this stories are supremely difficult to beat! The main objective projected in all these stories, is live with, breathe, and emote justice or face the consequences. This book had two excellent novellas in it and the characters, as well as the comradery, play very important parts. Protecting the weak, providing help when needed, and meting out justice when there hasn't been any in far too long, are all concepts we have been lacking in, far too long in real life. That is the reason these books are so wildly successful and will continue to be so. As with all these books in the Kurtherian Gambit Series, I cannot recommend this book highly enough.
February 1, 2018
Fun!
A collection of short
stories that are connected by Bethany Anne's desire for a seed vault (bravo!) and Team BMW's beer brewing competition. This was a really fun read.
We get to see some of our favorite people and dogs having fun....well, mostly. Yelena shows what she is able to contribute, as do Bellatrix and Ashur.
My personal favorite is Tabitha's story. .."Birth of a Ranger"....although y'all called it "Payback".
A collection of short
stories that are connected by Bethany Anne's desire for a seed vault (bravo!) and Team BMW's beer brewing competition. This was a really fun read.
We get to see some of our favorite people and dogs having fun....well, mostly. Yelena shows what she is able to contribute, as do Bellatrix and Ashur.
My personal favorite is Tabitha's story. .."Birth of a Ranger"....although y'all called it "Payback".
August 6, 2018
Absolutely Great!
Both of these stories were great! I love every character in these stories. I loved that Ecaterina got to show her leadership abilities and her grace! Of course Ashur and Bellatrix were wonderful as always. I simply love these stories and always wait impatiently for the next new one to come out! Thank you so much Natalie Grey for stepping up to write these stories in the Kurtherian Gambit series, Michael Anderle did good when he recruited you!
Both of these stories were great! I love every character in these stories. I loved that Ecaterina got to show her leadership abilities and her grace! Of course Ashur and Bellatrix were wonderful as always. I simply love these stories and always wait impatiently for the next new one to come out! Thank you so much Natalie Grey for stepping up to write these stories in the Kurtherian Gambit series, Michael Anderle did good when he recruited you!
February 23, 2024
Sorry
I love all I have read from this series even these little short stories but this one was not so good. Little things like when Ecaterina changed into her werewolf form the bad guy treated her like in wolf form. Made no sense. Then she and Nathan switching but no mention of them being without clothes. Just stuff like that that was usually dealt with and wasn’t. I’m not even going to start with the beer making. I’ll just say this wasn’t one of my favorites.
I love all I have read from this series even these little short stories but this one was not so good. Little things like when Ecaterina changed into her werewolf form the bad guy treated her like in wolf form. Made no sense. Then she and Nathan switching but no mention of them being without clothes. Just stuff like that that was usually dealt with and wasn’t. I’m not even going to start with the beer making. I’ll just say this wasn’t one of my favorites.
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January 26, 2018
Can’t put it down. Great book.
I love how this book shows everyone relaxing and not always on the go. Don’t worry there’s some fighting. Love both stories. Once you pick up the book and read it, you can’t stop until the end. I’m bummed that I read too fast. I can’t wait for the next book on KGU series.
I love how this book shows everyone relaxing and not always on the go. Don’t worry there’s some fighting. Love both stories. Once you pick up the book and read it, you can’t stop until the end. I’m bummed that I read too fast. I can’t wait for the next book on KGU series.
April 2, 2018
I adore this!
I absolutely love these guys in their " off duty" situations and it feels more casual. Still delivering justice, but more...well, homey. The competition was great, I was half suspecting the oil to be cannabis oil and everyone got high during the testing.... Hmmm....just saying....
I absolutely love these guys in their " off duty" situations and it feels more casual. Still delivering justice, but more...well, homey. The competition was great, I was half suspecting the oil to be cannabis oil and everyone got high during the testing.... Hmmm....just saying....
January 9, 2023
For those of you trying to read these books in a somewhat chronological order you will want to read Tabitha’s short tale and then slip this book back on the shelf until……not sure, I’m not there yet. But don’t read both short stories in this book if you’re trying to follow a time line. It really needs to be split into two books and the second half needs to become book five in the Frank Kurns diary series.
Now that that is out of the way, the book is fun. Fast paced with all of the fighting, humor, soul searching and other elements one would expect from an Anderle tale.
Now that that is out of the way, the book is fun. Fast paced with all of the fighting, humor, soul searching and other elements one would expect from an Anderle tale.
November 1, 2023
Wow
I loved this whole series. Very exhilarating reads. I love anything that Michael Anderle and his co-writers create. I have followed Michael Anderle for a number of years and he never disappoints. So many more books and series I must get through. Anyone who hasn't experienced this author should definitely check him and his co-writers out.
I loved this whole series. Very exhilarating reads. I love anything that Michael Anderle and his co-writers create. I have followed Michael Anderle for a number of years and he never disappoints. So many more books and series I must get through. Anyone who hasn't experienced this author should definitely check him and his co-writers out.
January 26, 2018
Enjoyable!!
A light rousing story, good fun. We get a look at the team in a more personal way. One finds her way through, to be comfortable in her own skin. Others get to see the world in a different way. No worries the bad guys still get their a** killed!!
A light rousing story, good fun. We get a look at the team in a more personal way. One finds her way through, to be comfortable in her own skin. Others get to see the world in a different way. No worries the bad guys still get their a** killed!!
January 26, 2018
Love Tabitha!!
Get to see some back story for Tabitha. Get to see Tabitha’s family and see how they react to seeing her for the first time since she disappeared. Can’t wait to read more about Tabitha!!
Get to see some back story for Tabitha. Get to see Tabitha’s family and see how they react to seeing her for the first time since she disappeared. Can’t wait to read more about Tabitha!!
January 26, 2018
Loved both stories
Tabitha learns to grow some balls. Remember it was great to see her and Gabriella in action. The beer tale was priceless. Barnabas is genius got them both. Loved Ecaterina trip home.
Tabitha learns to grow some balls. Remember it was great to see her and Gabriella in action. The beer tale was priceless. Barnabas is genius got them both. Loved Ecaterina trip home.
January 27, 2018
Finally!
You know it was killing Tabithas fans about that excursion with Gabrielle. Thank you for finally sharing that story with us. Seed Vault was an excellent story. It seems that justice doesn't care if you are taking some time off. Can't wait to read the final T&T book.
You know it was killing Tabithas fans about that excursion with Gabrielle. Thank you for finally sharing that story with us. Seed Vault was an excellent story. It seems that justice doesn't care if you are taking some time off. Can't wait to read the final T&T book.
January 27, 2018
Fantastic
I gave the book 5 stars because I couldn’t give it 6. Two wonderful stories. Two stories that clear up references given in the main storyline. I’ve got to go now and start reading the book over again.
I gave the book 5 stars because I couldn’t give it 6. Two wonderful stories. Two stories that clear up references given in the main storyline. I’ve got to go now and start reading the book over again.
January 28, 2018
Two nice stories for KG fans
Nice stories. One a little more serious than the other. Tabitha gets some pay back in the first and beer making takes the lead in the second. Well worth the time to read.
Nice stories. One a little more serious than the other. Tabitha gets some pay back in the first and beer making takes the lead in the second. Well worth the time to read.
January 29, 2018
Somewhat entertaining
Overall these two stories were ok, not up to the best standards of second rate pulp SF. You can safely skip this one unless you are hopelessly bored or a slavering fanboy.
Overall these two stories were ok, not up to the best standards of second rate pulp SF. You can safely skip this one unless you are hopelessly bored or a slavering fanboy.
January 29, 2018
Amazing
As always another great book that has you not able to put the book down until you ha e finished it. I love how it shows all the characters out to have fun and deal with personal life stuff.
As always another great book that has you not able to put the book down until you ha e finished it. I love how it shows all the characters out to have fun and deal with personal life stuff.
February 2, 2018
Challenges
Tabitha and Crew Before Tabby became 'Ranger Two'.
Sometimes when you go 'home' again...The Place just Isn't the same. Tabitha and Gabrielle, Nathan and Ekaterina, Uncle Alexi, Christina 'cleaning up' Romania; and Team BMV trying to 'build' a better Beer.
Tabitha and Crew Before Tabby became 'Ranger Two'.
Sometimes when you go 'home' again...The Place just Isn't the same. Tabitha and Gabrielle, Nathan and Ekaterina, Uncle Alexi, Christina 'cleaning up' Romania; and Team BMV trying to 'build' a better Beer.
February 9, 2018
Both stories were great
These two stories were really fun to read. A few tense moments and some action, but mostly really fun to read and some funny moments too.
I loved Barnabas’ indirect training/challenge! LOL
These two stories were really fun to read. A few tense moments and some action, but mostly really fun to read and some funny moments too.
I loved Barnabas’ indirect training/challenge! LOL
March 12, 2018
Great as always
The new cow of the stories is great, not fractured but flowing seamlessly together. Unlike other collection's where you can easily lose track of where you are at within the ta!e
The new cow of the stories is great, not fractured but flowing seamlessly together. Unlike other collection's where you can easily lose track of where you are at within the ta!e
March 19, 2018
Great Short Stories
Both short stories fill in some blanks and help add depth to established characters. The stories especially the second one have multiple threads, it keeps the action fast. Enjoy
Both short stories fill in some blanks and help add depth to established characters. The stories especially the second one have multiple threads, it keeps the action fast. Enjoy
June 26, 2019
Good read! I like the Frank fill in stories
So here I was sitting, looking through all the books I have On Kindle (more than I want to admit to really) and I found this book and started reading. I'm always happy when I get back story. Happy times. Fun books!
So here I was sitting, looking through all the books I have On Kindle (more than I want to admit to really) and I found this book and started reading. I'm always happy when I get back story. Happy times. Fun books!
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