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Emerald Keep
Can Teeka and Quill’s love born in the desert survive the new dangers hidden in the cliff city of Reghdad? On the faraway world of Persis, the new love between Emerald Keeper Teeka and Senior Hunter Quill is tested almost before it can flourish. During Teeka’s first Contract disaster had struck, thrusting him into danger and an uncertain future. After the sands settle, a strong relationship between himself and the handsome Quill has been forged in the heat of the harsh desert. When Teeka returns to the cliff city of Reghdad he finds that not all dangers come from the Great Valley. The blazing heat of Daymonth is nearly upon them and no one can survive outside on the surface of the planet- but his new lover Quill is desperately trying to get to Reghdad, and Teeka, before the start of it. Even if he makes it, the Council of Emerald Keep tries to separate them and denies Teeka’s Contract with the brooding Hunter. Accidents begin and Teeka discovers their enemy is more powerful than any of them suspected and he will stop at nothing to keep Teeka and Quill apart - even by striking in the very heart of the city. Contains explicit, adult sexual situations intended for mature readers. This is a standalone novel with no cliffhangers and an HEA ending. This is the sequel to Emerald Fire and starts after the events of the first book. It can be bought alone but reading in order enhances reading enjoyment. This is a Sci-fi Fantasy story set on another planet with different traditions and customs regarding male/male relationships - enjoy exploring it with us!
318 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 2, 2019
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A. Catherine Noon
22 books56 followersMy official bio came to me when mulling over my two main passions: words and yarn. It hit me that they’re metaphorically the same thing: “For author and textile artist A. Catherine Noon, it’s all about the yarn, both metaphorical and literal – spinning a yarn, knitting with yarn, weaving, sewing, painting, sharing stories and good times over a cup of coffee with dark chocolate.”
I’m a born storyteller. I love to talk and I love to write. I sometimes feel, in my heart of hearts, that the internet was developed by and for people like me – natural networkers who love to talk with anybody about anything. After Y2K, the world belongs to the geeks. Teaching is a natural extension of that instinct. I find I’m just as passionate about helping other people get onto the page as I am about my own writing.
I’ve written all sorts of things: fantasy, science fiction, autobiography, cooking, spirituality, and a host of other topics. I recently rediscovered a love of poetry, because it uses words to express the inexpressible. Essays, too, have fascinated me for a long time, though I didn’t know what name to call the style of writing I liked – it certainly wasn’t the dry-as-bones “essays” from high school days. Phillip Lopate did a lot of good for the field of letters in general, and me in particular, when he published his ode to the essay, The Art of the Personal Essay. Turns out, I’m a fan of Montaigne. Now that I’m an author and have to promote myself, I get to write essays for my different blogs. I even have a basket of topics on which I feel confident to write.
Finding one’s voice can be a lifelong pursuit. I know it has been for me. Being able to own that voice, and speak in that voice, takes practice and gentleness. A word at a time, we learn to get, and stay, on the page. The same goes for knitting. It’s a very Zen process of accumulating stitches and those stitches turn into a garment, or art object, or soft furnishing, or a toy, or anything the knitter can conceive.
I’m a born storyteller. I love to talk and I love to write. I sometimes feel, in my heart of hearts, that the internet was developed by and for people like me – natural networkers who love to talk with anybody about anything. After Y2K, the world belongs to the geeks. Teaching is a natural extension of that instinct. I find I’m just as passionate about helping other people get onto the page as I am about my own writing.
I’ve written all sorts of things: fantasy, science fiction, autobiography, cooking, spirituality, and a host of other topics. I recently rediscovered a love of poetry, because it uses words to express the inexpressible. Essays, too, have fascinated me for a long time, though I didn’t know what name to call the style of writing I liked – it certainly wasn’t the dry-as-bones “essays” from high school days. Phillip Lopate did a lot of good for the field of letters in general, and me in particular, when he published his ode to the essay, The Art of the Personal Essay. Turns out, I’m a fan of Montaigne. Now that I’m an author and have to promote myself, I get to write essays for my different blogs. I even have a basket of topics on which I feel confident to write.
Finding one’s voice can be a lifelong pursuit. I know it has been for me. Being able to own that voice, and speak in that voice, takes practice and gentleness. A word at a time, we learn to get, and stay, on the page. The same goes for knitting. It’s a very Zen process of accumulating stitches and those stitches turn into a garment, or art object, or soft furnishing, or a toy, or anything the knitter can conceive.
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July 2, 2020
It's been a while since I read the first book of the series ... but I enjoyed that more as it was set within a harsher and more dangerous desert exploratory/mining setting. MC Teeka showed more spunk and gumption in his striking out for independence and adventure (despite all the death, turmoil and snares thrown at him).
Teeka is physically recovering from major injuries in this sequel but seems more prone to pouting, getting frightened and bursting into tears (which I guess could be post-traumatic symptoms ...). The setting is removed back to Teeka's home setting of Emerald Keep where he can convalesce (and thereby spend an awful amount of time bathing, choosing appropriate silks to wear, nibbling on teacakes, defending his prior decisions to family members and introducing lover Quill to all and sundry as his now-intended. I found myself skipping sections to find some real drama/action ... there are some to be fair (attempts on the life of Quill and others) and Teeka having to fend off unwanted romantic attention from a former crush.
I was left feeling a little underwhelmed by the HEA ... so 2.5 stars at best.
Teeka is physically recovering from major injuries in this sequel but seems more prone to pouting, getting frightened and bursting into tears (which I guess could be post-traumatic symptoms ...). The setting is removed back to Teeka's home setting of Emerald Keep where he can convalesce (and thereby spend an awful amount of time bathing, choosing appropriate silks to wear, nibbling on teacakes, defending his prior decisions to family members and introducing lover Quill to all and sundry as his now-intended. I found myself skipping sections to find some real drama/action ... there are some to be fair (attempts on the life of Quill and others) and Teeka having to fend off unwanted romantic attention from a former crush.
I was left feeling a little underwhelmed by the HEA ... so 2.5 stars at best.
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