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Cold Warriors
When Caitlin Driskoll is awakened from a cryogenic stasis, she’s got a lot of adjusting to do. It’s a new century and the planet is at war. Once married to a Navy JAG, she now experiences life from the viewpoint of a Jarhead, and the view isn’t pleasant.
Colonel Medoro Keegan lost the two most important things in his life during his Marine his wife to friendly fire, and his ability to fly combat missions. Now, he’s stuck aboard the Blanchard as the XO. The Corps is the only family he has left and he’s not about to lose the last thing he values.
Until he meets Caitlin, who isn’t shy about telling Medoro what she thinks about his Marines. How can such beauty wrapped in an icy body have so much fire?
It’s the future, and a new kind of prejudice has replaced the racial prejudice Caitlin experienced in the last century. After all, when you’ve been given a second chance at life, you are expendable.
Colonel Medoro Keegan lost the two most important things in his life during his Marine his wife to friendly fire, and his ability to fly combat missions. Now, he’s stuck aboard the Blanchard as the XO. The Corps is the only family he has left and he’s not about to lose the last thing he values.
Until he meets Caitlin, who isn’t shy about telling Medoro what she thinks about his Marines. How can such beauty wrapped in an icy body have so much fire?
It’s the future, and a new kind of prejudice has replaced the racial prejudice Caitlin experienced in the last century. After all, when you’ve been given a second chance at life, you are expendable.
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First published January 1, 2007
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Clare Dargin
11 books33 followersI am an author of science fiction, paranormal romance, military science fiction and interracial and multicultural fiction.
I love writing in these genres especially science fiction. My first novel, "Cold Warriors" was published in 2007 and is available now at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Decadent Publishing... and other fine Retailers.
In the near future I hope to write a fantasy novel and a contemporary fiction novel.
I hope you love reading my work as much as I enjoy writing it!
I love writing in these genres especially science fiction. My first novel, "Cold Warriors" was published in 2007 and is available now at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Decadent Publishing... and other fine Retailers.
In the near future I hope to write a fantasy novel and a contemporary fiction novel.
I hope you love reading my work as much as I enjoy writing it!
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August 5, 2009
This is definitely one of my favorite books and probably my first sci-fi romance. If I can find more with this amount of quality, it surely won't be my last. Not only did it have a GREAT story with wonderful characters I couldn't help sympathizing with, it was also packed with action and the techie futuristic goodness I love in my sci-fi books.
I often liken this to the new Battlestar Galactica only written better and more coherently. Fans of the show will love this story of a future where humankind is fighting a war on the outside and also prejudice within it's own walls.
Caitlin Driskoll is our heroine. She is a strong minded and strong willed woman who was once wife to a Navy JAG officer before being cryogenically frozen. The cryos, as they are called, were once people who were nearing death and ended up frozen to prolong their life for the future. Caitlin is one of the cryos now waken up and placed into the military to work their keep. She awakens during this new century at a tumultuous time when cryos are treated like second class citizens, especially since they were well off in the previous century and the marines have believed they have 'cheated death'.
Colonel Medoro Keegan is our hero. A man who lost his wife and child and now serves as Executive Officer with a close knit relationship to his Marines. Keegan has closed himself off to any contact even when his attraction begins once he sees the lovely Caitlin Driskoll. As the story goes on, Caitlin and Keegan butt heads a bit and there's also some tension between one of Keegan's officers who doesn't like cryos. This is definitely a military romance in that we see the inner workings of how the Marine structure works in this particular future.
I can't say enough goodies about this story and I'll probably be rereading it again as a comfort read in the near future. I hope Ms. Dargin releases more books because I'd sure love to check out what other stories she has to offer.
If you love futurustic sci-fi military romance, definitely check out Cold Warriors!
I often liken this to the new Battlestar Galactica only written better and more coherently. Fans of the show will love this story of a future where humankind is fighting a war on the outside and also prejudice within it's own walls.
Caitlin Driskoll is our heroine. She is a strong minded and strong willed woman who was once wife to a Navy JAG officer before being cryogenically frozen. The cryos, as they are called, were once people who were nearing death and ended up frozen to prolong their life for the future. Caitlin is one of the cryos now waken up and placed into the military to work their keep. She awakens during this new century at a tumultuous time when cryos are treated like second class citizens, especially since they were well off in the previous century and the marines have believed they have 'cheated death'.
Colonel Medoro Keegan is our hero. A man who lost his wife and child and now serves as Executive Officer with a close knit relationship to his Marines. Keegan has closed himself off to any contact even when his attraction begins once he sees the lovely Caitlin Driskoll. As the story goes on, Caitlin and Keegan butt heads a bit and there's also some tension between one of Keegan's officers who doesn't like cryos. This is definitely a military romance in that we see the inner workings of how the Marine structure works in this particular future.
I can't say enough goodies about this story and I'll probably be rereading it again as a comfort read in the near future. I hope Ms. Dargin releases more books because I'd sure love to check out what other stories she has to offer.
If you love futurustic sci-fi military romance, definitely check out Cold Warriors!
September 27, 2014
Cold Warriors is marketed as an atypical interracial romance, but I’m not certain that’s an accurate description. The story follows Caitlin Driskoll, a former high school English teacher, and Medoro Keegan, a Lieutenant Colonel in the Marines.
Caitlin awakens from a cyrogenic statis 90 years in the future to find that the world as she knew it no longer exists. The reader isn’t given much information about Caitlin’s background or what life was like for her in the past other than her being a high school English teacher, who was courted for two years before marrying Lieutenant Jason Driskoll, a JAG lawyer. We’re told that she was hospitalized for a cold that got out of hand and that’s the last thing she can recall.
The story didn’t jive for me. I had entirely too many questions and not enough answers to satisfy my curiosity. I’m very much intrigued by the sci-fi genre but in my opinion, Cold Warriors had too much information in some places and too little in others. The lingo became a bit technical and hard to follow and I found myself skipping past parts. Ms. Dargin provides a glossary at the beginning of the book but I didn’t find it at all helpful. The romance between Medoro and Caitlin left a lot to be desired. It seemed forced. There wasn’t enough of a slow burn and his allowance of her continual mistreatment by his superiors and his so-called best friend left a sour taste in my mouth.
This was my first time reading Ms. Dargin’s work and I have to say I find myself in a conundrum. The editing was phenomenal, despite one or two minor grammatical errors and the writing was good. However, the way the plot was executed failed to captivate me. The potential for this story to be epic was there but I was left scratching my head.
Overall, I was very intrigued by the premise, which is why I will read Book 2 in the series, Ice and Peace. My curiosity has gotten the best of me. The way Cold Warriors ended, I have to know what comes next once Caitlin and Medoro resume life on earth. Not sure if I would recommend this one, but just to see if questions from Book 1 are answered, I will read and review Book 2.
-Reviewed by Natalie
Caitlin awakens from a cyrogenic statis 90 years in the future to find that the world as she knew it no longer exists. The reader isn’t given much information about Caitlin’s background or what life was like for her in the past other than her being a high school English teacher, who was courted for two years before marrying Lieutenant Jason Driskoll, a JAG lawyer. We’re told that she was hospitalized for a cold that got out of hand and that’s the last thing she can recall.
The story didn’t jive for me. I had entirely too many questions and not enough answers to satisfy my curiosity. I’m very much intrigued by the sci-fi genre but in my opinion, Cold Warriors had too much information in some places and too little in others. The lingo became a bit technical and hard to follow and I found myself skipping past parts. Ms. Dargin provides a glossary at the beginning of the book but I didn’t find it at all helpful. The romance between Medoro and Caitlin left a lot to be desired. It seemed forced. There wasn’t enough of a slow burn and his allowance of her continual mistreatment by his superiors and his so-called best friend left a sour taste in my mouth.
This was my first time reading Ms. Dargin’s work and I have to say I find myself in a conundrum. The editing was phenomenal, despite one or two minor grammatical errors and the writing was good. However, the way the plot was executed failed to captivate me. The potential for this story to be epic was there but I was left scratching my head.
Overall, I was very intrigued by the premise, which is why I will read Book 2 in the series, Ice and Peace. My curiosity has gotten the best of me. The way Cold Warriors ended, I have to know what comes next once Caitlin and Medoro resume life on earth. Not sure if I would recommend this one, but just to see if questions from Book 1 are answered, I will read and review Book 2.
-Reviewed by Natalie
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July 31, 2013
Cold Warriors by Clare Dargin is the first in a series called The Cold Warriors Universe. This first installment features a woman named Caitlin Driskol who is awakened from a cryogenic stasis to find the future world in turmoil. She is revived in the middle of a war and discovers that as a ground soldier, her life is expendable and limited. She meets a Marine and their stormy, passionate romance serves as a stark contrast to the brutality of their lives.
This is science fiction at its core. There's even a glossary of terms in the front. The futuristic military angle dominates the narrative. This plot structure gives the book a cold feel (no pun intended here). While the romance angle does add a warmer, more human touch to the plot, it is often overshadowed by the action-driven military aspects. Dargin's characters, while a bit harsh (but consider their circumstances) are believable, well-developed, and their relationship is an interesting part of the narrative. The concept is fascinating, if not disturbing. Freezing people just to thaw them out for combat at a later date. It's the ultimate dehumanization of warfare without going entirely over to machines.
Dargin's work is not for everyone. It's the first in series. I'm not a fan of serials, but this one does stand alone more than other serial novels I've read. It's also contains elements of erotica which might not sit well with traditional science fiction fans. I suggest that readers get over that here and now and take this one. It's an interesting, well-crafted read that crosses genres nicely.
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This is science fiction at its core. There's even a glossary of terms in the front. The futuristic military angle dominates the narrative. This plot structure gives the book a cold feel (no pun intended here). While the romance angle does add a warmer, more human touch to the plot, it is often overshadowed by the action-driven military aspects. Dargin's characters, while a bit harsh (but consider their circumstances) are believable, well-developed, and their relationship is an interesting part of the narrative. The concept is fascinating, if not disturbing. Freezing people just to thaw them out for combat at a later date. It's the ultimate dehumanization of warfare without going entirely over to machines.
Dargin's work is not for everyone. It's the first in series. I'm not a fan of serials, but this one does stand alone more than other serial novels I've read. It's also contains elements of erotica which might not sit well with traditional science fiction fans. I suggest that readers get over that here and now and take this one. It's an interesting, well-crafted read that crosses genres nicely.
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May 20, 2013
Cold Warriors #1
by
Clare Dargin
A woman, Caitlin Driskoll, frozen in time awakens to her fate: deliver the weapon that will save humanity and cost her the ultimate sacrifice-her life.
When she's awakened from a cryogenic stasis, she's got some adjusting to do. It's a new century and the planet's at war.
Colonel Medoro Keegan lost the two most important things in his life during his Marine career: his wife to friendly fire, and his ability to fly combat missions. Now, he's stuck aboard the Blanchard as the XO. The Corps is the only family he has left and he's not about to lose the last thing he values.
Then he meets Caitlin, who isn't shy about telling Medoro what she thinks about his Marines. How can such beauty wrapped in an icy body have so much fire?
It's the future, and a new kind of prejudice has replaced the racial prejudice Caitlin experienced in the last century. After all, when you've been given a second chance at life, you are expendable.
This is a quick read with a plot that keeps you reading until the very end. It's not my usual type of book but I enjoyed it alot. This is the first book I've read by this author & I'm interested in seeing what happens in the next book.
I rate this book 4 stars
Jennifer Wadkins
complimentary book given for a free review. juliesbookreview.blogspot.com
by
Clare Dargin
A woman, Caitlin Driskoll, frozen in time awakens to her fate: deliver the weapon that will save humanity and cost her the ultimate sacrifice-her life.
When she's awakened from a cryogenic stasis, she's got some adjusting to do. It's a new century and the planet's at war.
Colonel Medoro Keegan lost the two most important things in his life during his Marine career: his wife to friendly fire, and his ability to fly combat missions. Now, he's stuck aboard the Blanchard as the XO. The Corps is the only family he has left and he's not about to lose the last thing he values.
Then he meets Caitlin, who isn't shy about telling Medoro what she thinks about his Marines. How can such beauty wrapped in an icy body have so much fire?
It's the future, and a new kind of prejudice has replaced the racial prejudice Caitlin experienced in the last century. After all, when you've been given a second chance at life, you are expendable.
This is a quick read with a plot that keeps you reading until the very end. It's not my usual type of book but I enjoyed it alot. This is the first book I've read by this author & I'm interested in seeing what happens in the next book.
I rate this book 4 stars
Jennifer Wadkins
complimentary book given for a free review. juliesbookreview.blogspot.com
April 2, 2013
Cold Warriors
Cold Warriors #1
by
Clare Dargin
A woman, Caitlin Driskoll, frozen in time awakens to her fate: deliver the weapon that will save humanity and cost her the ultimate sacrifice-her life.
When she's awakened from a cryogenic stasis, she's got some adjusting to do. It's a new century and the planet's at war.
Colonel Medoro Keegan lost the two most important things in his life during his Marine career: his wife to friendly fire, and his ability to fly combat missions. Now, he's stuck aboard the Blanchard as the XO. The Corps is the only family he has left and he's not about to lose the last thing he values.
Then he meets Caitlin, who isn't shy about telling Medoro what she thinks about his Marines. How can such beauty wrapped in an icy body have so much fire?
It's the future, and a new kind of prejudice has replaced the racial prejudice Caitlin experienced in the last century. After all, when you've been given a second chance at life, you are expendable.
This is a quick read with a plot that keeps you reading until the very end. It's not my usual type of book but I enjoyed it alot. This is the first book I've read by this author & I'm interested in seeing what happens in the next book.
Cold Warriors #1
by
Clare Dargin
A woman, Caitlin Driskoll, frozen in time awakens to her fate: deliver the weapon that will save humanity and cost her the ultimate sacrifice-her life.
When she's awakened from a cryogenic stasis, she's got some adjusting to do. It's a new century and the planet's at war.
Colonel Medoro Keegan lost the two most important things in his life during his Marine career: his wife to friendly fire, and his ability to fly combat missions. Now, he's stuck aboard the Blanchard as the XO. The Corps is the only family he has left and he's not about to lose the last thing he values.
Then he meets Caitlin, who isn't shy about telling Medoro what she thinks about his Marines. How can such beauty wrapped in an icy body have so much fire?
It's the future, and a new kind of prejudice has replaced the racial prejudice Caitlin experienced in the last century. After all, when you've been given a second chance at life, you are expendable.
This is a quick read with a plot that keeps you reading until the very end. It's not my usual type of book but I enjoyed it alot. This is the first book I've read by this author & I'm interested in seeing what happens in the next book.
September 13, 2013
3.5 STARS
For Colonel Medoro Keegan, Caitlyn Driskoll is just another century-old cryogenically frozen, thawed out, warm body in the war raging between Earth’s allies and an alien race. Or is she? This science fiction novella’s mysterious plot attributes and the style of writing drive this story forward. You wonder about the society in the future and in space, the war, the aliens, and everything having to do with cryogenically frozen humans. And yet, refreshingly enough, the world doesn’t…
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For Colonel Medoro Keegan, Caitlyn Driskoll is just another century-old cryogenically frozen, thawed out, warm body in the war raging between Earth’s allies and an alien race. Or is she? This science fiction novella’s mysterious plot attributes and the style of writing drive this story forward. You wonder about the society in the future and in space, the war, the aliens, and everything having to do with cryogenically frozen humans. And yet, refreshingly enough, the world doesn’t…
Read more HERE: http://ravenreviewer.tumblr.com/post/...
Full Review published by BTS Magazine in September issue (page 78). All Rights Reserved.
Disclaimer: All books reviewed by me have been received via purchase, lending, or given to me by an author or publisher for the purposes of an honest review. No reviews are purchased. They are my own opinion. See more reviews on my site: ravenreviewer.tumblr.com.
December 12, 2013
I really enjoyed Cold Warriors - the author did a great job with world building and detailing the military lifestyle of the characters. I've always loved a$$-kicking female leads and this title didn't disappoint, plus the hero is the kind of strong, competent type that makes my heart go pitter-pat. (Men in uniform...~sigh~)
Lots of action and thought-provoking intrigue fill the pages. My only complaint is that the romance felt distant to me, though I did love the ending! What? No, I'm not going to tell you what happens at the end! Go read the book... ;)
Lots of action and thought-provoking intrigue fill the pages. My only complaint is that the romance felt distant to me, though I did love the ending! What? No, I'm not going to tell you what happens at the end! Go read the book... ;)
May 13, 2013
This fell comfortably into the levels of great sci-fi with romantic elements for me.
Caitlin Driskoll wakes up from cryo after almost a hundred years to find herself in the midst of a war, fighting on a side she never would have chosen. Reluctant love in the hardest of times blooms into something deep. The way their relationship developed was natural and believable, keeping me caught up in their story.
I would recommend this for fans of military sci-fi who don't mind a few erotic elements.
Caitlin Driskoll wakes up from cryo after almost a hundred years to find herself in the midst of a war, fighting on a side she never would have chosen. Reluctant love in the hardest of times blooms into something deep. The way their relationship developed was natural and believable, keeping me caught up in their story.
I would recommend this for fans of military sci-fi who don't mind a few erotic elements.
June 4, 2013
I really enjoyed the connection between the characters and how they maneuvered their way through the obstacles keeping them apart. The descriptions were clear, concise, and easy to understand without overloading you with a lot of technical jargon. I love to watch Sci-Fi, but don't read a lot of it. This story was an interesting, quick, and fun read.
October 16, 2013
This was a fun, pretty action packed story. I really enjoyed the sci-fi factor in it... It's also a sweet and romantic story and of a man who is willing to give everything up for the woman he loves.
January 31, 2014
This was a fun, pretty action packed story. I really enjoyed the sci-fi factor in it... It's also a sweet and romantic story and of a man who is willing to give everything up for the woman he loves.
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