A Grim Pet

Tornians #3.6

by M.K. Eidem

Please note that this story was previously release in Embrace the Romance ISBN13: 9781942583578

The Great Raptor is a fearsome and deadly creature; and while the Raptor is no one's pet, he is fiercely protective and loving of his family...

Carly and Miki have never forgotten the stories that Grim has told them of the Great Raptor, the symbol of their new home world of Luda. Yet, it is the comparison their mother once made of the Great Raptor to Grim that gives them the courage to help the injured bird they find in the garden.

Find out what happens when their single act of love, faith, and kindness creates far-reaching consequences that no one, including their mother and Grim, could ever have predicted.

Genres: Aliens, Science Fiction, Romance, Fantasy, Science Fiction Romance, Paranormal, Warriors

115 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 10, 2017

Reviews

[Raine · Rating 4 out of 5]

The kids get a story...

I love that little Carly and Miki get a story of their own and a little preview of how important they will be to the future. This story also gives us a peak that Ull's story will be next. I can't wait for his book! I can't wait until the girls finally get their own story as well. The only downside is that the author isn't am especially fast writer so these books will take a while to be released.

[Mei · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is actually a very cute and sweet child's fairytale! I loved it! Lisa's little girls who love Grim as if he was their real father take care and nurse a Great Raptor's baby.
I love them and also their friendship and protectiveness of Dagan, a child with special needs.
This is actually an introduction to Ull's story!

[Cheesecake · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm gonna say 3.5 rounded up because I still love the characters.
The writing is the usual cheesy goodness.

This wasn't the throwaway gift peak into their HEA that I was expecting. There's foreshadowing for future books. There are magic and mythology. There's more tenderness and caring than smexy times.

A lot is packed into the hundred pages.

[Ashley (Red-Haired Ash Reads) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Series: Tornians #3.75
Rating: 4 stars - It was really good

This short story takes place the a days after, A Grim Holiday.

This was a very cute story. I loved that the girls are so fearless. I want more Grim and the girls stories. His is such a softie with them.

[Dana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerfull Short

Wow, for a short story this one was packed with lots of great stuff, awesome revelations and tie ins. To avoid spoiling the book, im not going to reviel how epic they were... but things are getting very interesting in this corn of the Universe. Anyone familiar with MK Eidem will love this book. Any try SyFi junkie will find her writing a gift from the god & godess of this series lol. DanaLynn

[Cathy Sprouse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't wait for the next one.

This series just keeps getting better. I love Grim. And I love Treyvon from the Kaliszians series. Put them together and I am a happy person. But the true heroes are two sweet girls that win everyone's heart. They have no fear at all. You will love this story if you enjoyed the other stories. And you gave us just enough to keep us on our toes waiting for the next one.

[Jerecho]

Actually I don't understand the book. I don't know what they are talking or what the characters want to achieve. All I know is that when you show kindness to someone it will return tenfolds.

I'll reserve my ratings for now until I read the first book. But for a short story this one has something. 😉

[Teresa D. · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the GREATEST SERIES.

I love all this series. The best has been Grim And Treyvon. Until now. This series can not stop til the girls are grown and all heroes have their heroines. Please tell more Raptor stories they are perfect for stormy nights and Mondays.

[Angela Charles · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this story. I loved that we got to see more of Grim and the girls. I am very happy that this story was written because I just miss this world. I am also looking forward to seeing what The Earthlings are going to do when they realize they are not the only ones out there.

[Lindap · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.50 / 4 Stars

The girl's get their own little story. I see this novella as a pathway to future storylines. A way to introduce other story arcs.

[Kathe fol · Rating 5 out of 5]

La inocencia es una de las cosas que jamás deberíamos perder. Amo con toda mi alma estás historias 😍😍😍😍.

[Dianne E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Too short

Love MK's style. I can always visualize what's happening.
There's nothing I didn't like or would change. Except making the story longer.
Would recommend to everyone who loves her books and anyone who enjoys a good read.

[Sydney M Neblett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sharing the love

Another fast, fantastic read from the series! I just love these little vignettes into the daily lives of King Grim and his family. The girls have once again gone rouge but with a new friend and new surprises as the result. I enjoyed getting to see how this series connects to her other books and it was amazing that she packed so much into just a handful of pages. This book is perfect for filling a few free hours, and I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

[Suz · Rating 4 out of 5]

This stuff is crack. Not good, absolutely not good for you, cant look away.

[CC · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Grim! Love getting these little installments and hope that we get to see him with his baby!

[Ma. Ella Read-A-Lot · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really want more books on Grim and Lisa's family. I'm so in love with girls, Carly and especially Miki. I can't wait to read about their baby sister too. Hopefully, there are more books to come.

[Kristine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is another short story in Grim's world, but it is a VERY important story to the overall story arc. It gives out lots of information that is important to what is happening in the Tornian universe and how it relates to a new group of beings that we have only briefly met at this point. I'm not sure WHEN this novella was supposed to be read, but it gave me information that made me decide to start reading about the Kaliszians, before I continue on with the Tornians.

I also want to compliment the addition of the raptor and what the raptor signifies. Even though apparently NO time has progressed in this timeline, I would be VERY interested to see how these two things given to the girls impacts them in the long run. Very interested.

[Delta · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Jamie Stephenson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series.. I love the characters in this series and I was soooo happy that we got another story that featured Lisa, Grim, Carly, and Mikki. they are the sweetest family and are a great example to the rest of the Tornian people who aren't used to an actual loving family. I also love that Mikki and Carly were kind enough to take care of an injured bird. they weren't scared because of the stories that Grim told them every night which in reality could have been a very bad thing if the great raptor was a less sentient creature. but luckily the magic that makes the great raptor what he is allowed him to recognize the goodness in the girls and young Dagan.. the young male that helped find him... I very much recommend this one but in order because u need the other stories to appreciate this one.

[Helen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not my cup of tea

I don't think I will be buying any more books by this author. This felt like an expensive chapter of a larger book rather than a novella in its own right. The conversation was too stilted for my tastes, the men too cliche in their over-protective warriorness and the children too perfect. It felt a tad too contrived and lacked flow. The raven-like Bird was also not a pet, but a sentient being from mythology that was hardly a footnote in the brief part of the story that was told, and disappeared as soon as the gift of a feather and raven-eye was given. I couldn't quite put my finger on why I disliked this book so much, I think it just wasn't for me, which is surprising, as I usually like books of this genre.

[The Book Junkie Reads . . . · Rating 5 out of 5]

Miki and Carly finds a friend and protector

Miki and Carly are the new princesses of house Louanda. They are strong and freaked in their own rights. They also love Grim with everything they have. And he loves them as much. They love the stories Grim tells them each night. In this night they ask for a story about the great rappers son, prince. Thinking he was just creating a new layer of stories for the girls. He goes along with it. Thing take a change when Grim find out the girls have not been asking about just stories. They found their own little pet and he was their prince. The son of the great raptor. This raptor was intelligent and protective. Great addition to the Tornians series.

[A Literary Lady · Rating 4 out of 5]

"A Grim Pet" was a sweet little story hopefully used by Ms. Eidem as a segway for the next book in the Tornians series. I have been excitedly waiting for a story about my Blue Friend Callen and Rebecca since "Grim." "A Grim Pet" was a quick read about the famed Raptor and its relationship with Queen Lisa's girls, Miki and Carly. I am grateful for Ms. Eidem's including Dagan, a child with special needs whom Mikki and Carly love dearly. I also applaud how Miki and Carly came to the aid of Dagan by challenging his bullies. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series. I have a feeling Miki and Carly have special powers!

[BAK · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice addition, but too high priced

This was a nice little addition to this series. However, the price and time line of the story should be combined with the other Grim holiday short. Even though published years apart they take place within the same 48ish hours. The story is good, and the myth included was great. Leads it into the upcoming Ull story. But when will that be? This series has been bouncing around since like 2013. Readers are growing impatient. We want Callen and Ull’s stories like yesterday!

[Sandy Bowers · Rating 5 out of 5]

A favorite.........

I just reread this book for a second time. Although I remembered most of it, I forgot some key happenings. Like what Miki said to Ull right as he was leaving on his mission to Earth. I'd also forgotten what the Great Raptor gifted to both Miki and Carly. I loved this book even more the second time around!!!! This is one of my favorite series ever!!! Although these books may be read as a standalone, they are so much better if you start with Book 1, Grim. You'll understand the world better. Try the series, you will love it.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m ready when you are

I am so jazzed about Ull’s book I literally cannot wait! I’m too excited! I’m just so so so ready for his book. I feel like it could be my third runner up in the series. Of course Grim is number 1, then Ynyr is number two, so hopefully Ull can bring it. Also I’m glad they called him out on his bs cuz he is a total a-hole. Great story! Love the kiddos and Degan got a little part in the story. I love it ❤️🖤💚

[Alicia C. Lara · Rating 5 out of 5]

i Want more!

Really loved this tale. Need more of this universe MKE!!!! Please tell Ull's story soon. I love your characters. All of them. Callen could do with a story now too. Will you ever tell the emperor 's story? Not Wray, the other emperor. I want to here more about the eco changes on those other worlds and have you bring those places good cooking and true mates.... Love your Raiden.....

[Ari · Rating 5 out of 5]

I ended up breezing through the ENTIRE TORNIANS SERIES. So i am reviewing the series as a whole. Even the KALISZIANS SERIES which do go hand in hand.

YES, THERE ARE MANY ERRORS in the first few books. However IT DOES GET BETTER in my opinion and the overall STORY IS SO INTRICATE AND UNIQUE. I think its more than worth ignoring the errors. I understand there are many who can't get past it, I was honestly one of those, but I managed and it did get so much better in later books.

AMAZING STORY. I wish there was more as there is still so many characters who's lives I want to dive into and so many other species who need their stories told!! This is the first SCIENCE FICTION ROMANCE series that I just COULDN'T PUT DOWN until I devoured all the books, hungry to know the story of these new HONORABLE AND STRONG ALIENS.

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[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

La historia es simple, te muestra como va la interacción de Grim con sus hijas Miki y Carly.

Ellas siempre tienen en la mente las historias que Grim les cuenta al dormir, por eso un día sin pensarlo se deciden a cuidar de un ave que luce tal cual Grim la describe como el Raptor.

Ambas lo cuidan sin que nadie se de cuenta, y cuando sus padres las descubren y se dan cuenta del ave al que cuidan se asustan pero la historia que Grim le cuenta a Lisa hace que esta se tranquilice un poco más.

[Diana D Chavez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes!

I waited so long for this book after the previous ones. I love that it just picked up where the last one left off. It's opening the potential for the other books. You get to see a bit more of the kids and the path they will be taking. Love the series and can't wait for the next book!!!

[Vickie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg omg omg

As always, this was one great story!!. I really love Lisa and Grim and their girls and I hope we see more of the Raptor. I also loved that this book ties up all the other stories and sets the stage for the next books. I read this in one hour and spend the next hour thinking about all the possibilities.