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The Blades of the Rose #1-4
The Blades of the Rose Bundle: Warrior / Scoundrel / Rebel / Stranger
Warrior
The vicious attack Capt. Gabriel Huntley witnesses in a dark alley sparks a chain of events that will take him to the ends of the Earth and beyond--where what is real and what is imagined become terribly confused. And frankly, Huntley couldn't be more pleased. Intrigue, danger, and a beautiful woman in distress--just what he needs.
Raised thousands of miles from England, Thalia Burgess is no typical Victorian lady. A good thing, because a proper lady would have no hope of recovering the priceless magical artifact Thalia is after. Huntley's assistance might come in handy, though she has to keep him in the dark. But this distractingly handsome soldier isn't easy to deceive...
Scoundrel
London Harcourt's father is bent on subjugating the world's magic to British rule. But since London is a mere female, he hasn't bothered to tell her so. He's said only that he's leading a voyage to the Greek isles. No matter, after a smothering marriage and three years of straitlaced widowhood, London jumps at the opportunity--unfortunately, right into the arms of Bennett Day.
Bennett is a ladies' man, when he's not dodging lethal attacks to protect the powers of the ancients from men like London's father. Sometimes, he's a ladies' man even when he is dodging them. But the minute he sees London he knows she will require his full attention. The woman is lovely, brilliant, and the only known speaker of a dialect of ancient Greek that holds the key to calling down the wrath of the gods. Bennett will be risking his life again--but around London, what really worries him is the danger to his heart...
Rebel
Nathan Lesperance is used to being different. He's the first Native attorney in Vancouver, and welcome neither with white society nor his sometime tribe. Not to mention the powerful wildness he's always felt inside him, too dangerous to set free. Then he met Astrid Bramfield and saw his like within her piercing eyes. Now, unless she helps him through the harsh terrain and the harsher unknowns of his true abilities, it could very well get him killed...
Astrid has traveled this path before. Once she was a Blade of the Rose, protecting the world's magic from unscrupulous men, with her husband by her side. But she's loved and lost, and as a world-class frontierswoman, she knows all about survival. Nathan's searing gaze and long, lean muscles mean nothing but trouble. Yet something has ignited a forgotten flame inside a burning need for adventure, for life--and perhaps even for love...
Stranger
Gemma Murphy has a nose for a story--even if the boys in Chicago's newsrooms would rather focus on her chest. So when she runs into a handsome man of mystery discussing how to save the world from fancy-pants Brit conspirators, she's sensing a scoop. Especially when he mentions there's magic involved. Of course, getting him on the record would be easier if he hadn't caught her eavesdropping...
Catullus Graves knows what it's like to be shut his ancestors were slaves. And he's a genius inventor with appropriately eccentric habits, so even people who love him find him a little odd. But after meeting a certain redheaded scribbler, he's thinking of other types of science. Inconvenient, given that he needs to focus on preventing the end of the world as we know it. But with Gemma's insatiable curiosity sparking Catullus's inventive impulses, they might set off something explosive anyway...
The vicious attack Capt. Gabriel Huntley witnesses in a dark alley sparks a chain of events that will take him to the ends of the Earth and beyond--where what is real and what is imagined become terribly confused. And frankly, Huntley couldn't be more pleased. Intrigue, danger, and a beautiful woman in distress--just what he needs.
Raised thousands of miles from England, Thalia Burgess is no typical Victorian lady. A good thing, because a proper lady would have no hope of recovering the priceless magical artifact Thalia is after. Huntley's assistance might come in handy, though she has to keep him in the dark. But this distractingly handsome soldier isn't easy to deceive...
Scoundrel
London Harcourt's father is bent on subjugating the world's magic to British rule. But since London is a mere female, he hasn't bothered to tell her so. He's said only that he's leading a voyage to the Greek isles. No matter, after a smothering marriage and three years of straitlaced widowhood, London jumps at the opportunity--unfortunately, right into the arms of Bennett Day.
Bennett is a ladies' man, when he's not dodging lethal attacks to protect the powers of the ancients from men like London's father. Sometimes, he's a ladies' man even when he is dodging them. But the minute he sees London he knows she will require his full attention. The woman is lovely, brilliant, and the only known speaker of a dialect of ancient Greek that holds the key to calling down the wrath of the gods. Bennett will be risking his life again--but around London, what really worries him is the danger to his heart...
Rebel
Nathan Lesperance is used to being different. He's the first Native attorney in Vancouver, and welcome neither with white society nor his sometime tribe. Not to mention the powerful wildness he's always felt inside him, too dangerous to set free. Then he met Astrid Bramfield and saw his like within her piercing eyes. Now, unless she helps him through the harsh terrain and the harsher unknowns of his true abilities, it could very well get him killed...
Astrid has traveled this path before. Once she was a Blade of the Rose, protecting the world's magic from unscrupulous men, with her husband by her side. But she's loved and lost, and as a world-class frontierswoman, she knows all about survival. Nathan's searing gaze and long, lean muscles mean nothing but trouble. Yet something has ignited a forgotten flame inside a burning need for adventure, for life--and perhaps even for love...
Stranger
Gemma Murphy has a nose for a story--even if the boys in Chicago's newsrooms would rather focus on her chest. So when she runs into a handsome man of mystery discussing how to save the world from fancy-pants Brit conspirators, she's sensing a scoop. Especially when he mentions there's magic involved. Of course, getting him on the record would be easier if he hadn't caught her eavesdropping...
Catullus Graves knows what it's like to be shut his ancestors were slaves. And he's a genius inventor with appropriately eccentric habits, so even people who love him find him a little odd. But after meeting a certain redheaded scribbler, he's thinking of other types of science. Inconvenient, given that he needs to focus on preventing the end of the world as we know it. But with Gemma's insatiable curiosity sparking Catullus's inventive impulses, they might set off something explosive anyway...
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First published January 1, 2010
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Zoe Archer
22 books651 followersZoë Archer is a RITA award-nominated romance author whose stories are about smart, capable heroines and the heroes who love them. She is the author of the acclaimed Blades of the Rose series, as well as the Hellraiser, and Nemesis Unlimited series, among others. She also writes Regency-set romances as Eva Leigh. Visit her on the Web at http://www.zoearcherbooks.com/
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October 23, 2011
I have really loved reading Zoe Archer's Blades of the Rose. Her series is a wonderful combination of adventure and romance, sprinkled with a touch of magic and a bit of sex, set in gorgeous locales in a time gone by. The overarching theme involves the noble members of the Blades of the Rose finding love even as they fight to prevent the elitist Heirs of Albion who are intent on stealing magical artifacts and accumulating enough magical power to install England as the world's supreme power.
In Warrior (Blades of the Rose #1), Thalia, a sturdy yet beautiful Englishwomen living in Mongolia, takes on her first mission as a Blade and ends up with an unwanted protector in the honorable, heroic, commanding, capable and virile Captain Gabriel Huntley - gotta love those manly men. I loved the initial conflict between the independent Thalia and the protective Gabriel and there were enough contests and battles, mixed in with the glimpses of far-off Mongolia and its people, to keep the story moving while still allowing time for a slowly building yet steamy relationship for Thalia and Gabriel.
Scoundrel (The Blades of the Rose #2) stars the oh-so gorgeous Blade Bennett day. Bennett is a rake, but an appealing one because he truly loves the women who flock to his bed. But Bennett's views on love undergo a change once he meets London Harcourt, daughter of the leader of his enemies. London's joy at experiencing all that life has to offer, as she for the first time tastes freedom having lived an extremely restricted life, captures Bennett's interest. I loved London's willingness to risk her life and her heart for the chance to finally experience passion and I enjoyed watching Bennett's frustration when his world view shifts and he can't get London to `hear' what he is really saying. Scoundrel is set in and around the beautiful isles of Greece and also offers a bonus side romance between supporting characters, witch Athena and salty sea captain Kallas.
Rebel (The Blades of the Rose #3) takes place in the beautiful frozen Pacific Northwest and adds a touch of paranormal to the world of the Blades. When Native attorney Nathan Lesperance returns to the area inhabited by his ancestors, and even as something hidden within him begins to stir, Nathan finds himself inexplicably drawn to frontier woman Astrid, a former Blade who has lived in self-imposed exile after the death of her husband at the hands of the Heirs. Rebel was my favorite of the Blades of Rose books, Archer really outdid herself in with this story. Nathan and Astrid are both well drawn characters and their slowly developing relationship brings a great deal of emotional depth to a story that also had a good amount of action and covers some very beautifully described territory.
The final book, Stranger (The Blades of the Rose #4), stars genius inventor Catallus Graves, who has made appearancee throughout the series. Catallus is quite reserved, so his romance is not as fiery as some of the other Blade's romances. Also the book has a different feel from the rest of the series, since the leads' quest to stop a magical takeover which threatens epic consequences takes them not to some exotic earthly locale but to the otherworldly land of Faerie. But I was charmed by Catallus and I loved Catallus ' heroine, Gemma Murphy, her determination, inquisitiveness and willingness to take the lead in moving their romance forward was quite appealing.
I highly recommend the Blades of the Rose series if you are at all interested in historical-ish adventure romances with a touch of magic set in gorgeous locales. Don't fret if you don't own an e-reader, all four books are available separately in paperback. If you are looking for more Blades of the Rose there is also prequel novella in the anthology Half Past Dead.
In Warrior (Blades of the Rose #1), Thalia, a sturdy yet beautiful Englishwomen living in Mongolia, takes on her first mission as a Blade and ends up with an unwanted protector in the honorable, heroic, commanding, capable and virile Captain Gabriel Huntley - gotta love those manly men. I loved the initial conflict between the independent Thalia and the protective Gabriel and there were enough contests and battles, mixed in with the glimpses of far-off Mongolia and its people, to keep the story moving while still allowing time for a slowly building yet steamy relationship for Thalia and Gabriel.
Scoundrel (The Blades of the Rose #2) stars the oh-so gorgeous Blade Bennett day. Bennett is a rake, but an appealing one because he truly loves the women who flock to his bed. But Bennett's views on love undergo a change once he meets London Harcourt, daughter of the leader of his enemies. London's joy at experiencing all that life has to offer, as she for the first time tastes freedom having lived an extremely restricted life, captures Bennett's interest. I loved London's willingness to risk her life and her heart for the chance to finally experience passion and I enjoyed watching Bennett's frustration when his world view shifts and he can't get London to `hear' what he is really saying. Scoundrel is set in and around the beautiful isles of Greece and also offers a bonus side romance between supporting characters, witch Athena and salty sea captain Kallas.
Rebel (The Blades of the Rose #3) takes place in the beautiful frozen Pacific Northwest and adds a touch of paranormal to the world of the Blades. When Native attorney Nathan Lesperance returns to the area inhabited by his ancestors, and even as something hidden within him begins to stir, Nathan finds himself inexplicably drawn to frontier woman Astrid, a former Blade who has lived in self-imposed exile after the death of her husband at the hands of the Heirs. Rebel was my favorite of the Blades of Rose books, Archer really outdid herself in with this story. Nathan and Astrid are both well drawn characters and their slowly developing relationship brings a great deal of emotional depth to a story that also had a good amount of action and covers some very beautifully described territory.
The final book, Stranger (The Blades of the Rose #4), stars genius inventor Catallus Graves, who has made appearancee throughout the series. Catallus is quite reserved, so his romance is not as fiery as some of the other Blade's romances. Also the book has a different feel from the rest of the series, since the leads' quest to stop a magical takeover which threatens epic consequences takes them not to some exotic earthly locale but to the otherworldly land of Faerie. But I was charmed by Catallus and I loved Catallus ' heroine, Gemma Murphy, her determination, inquisitiveness and willingness to take the lead in moving their romance forward was quite appealing.
I highly recommend the Blades of the Rose series if you are at all interested in historical-ish adventure romances with a touch of magic set in gorgeous locales. Don't fret if you don't own an e-reader, all four books are available separately in paperback. If you are looking for more Blades of the Rose there is also prequel novella in the anthology Half Past Dead.
March 4, 2011
I ended up sort of all over the place on these four books. I loathed Warrior, mostly enjoyed Scoundrel, was iffy on Rebel, and am not looking likely to finish Stranger.
I think what it comes down to in the end is that there are certain tropes I can't stand in my romances - they don't make the books bad per se, as they might work beautifully for another romance reader, but they bore me to tears. Regrettably, Zoe Archer's books are full of things that drive me crazy, for example: the overbearing lust at first sight. I feel like sexual attraction has become a shorthand for romance novelists in the past five years or so, and while I have no problem at all with well-done sexual tension I'm so. fucking. tired. about hearing the status of the hero's dick. If every other scene is lusting, I just get bored. I really miss more nuanced writing about attraction. That said, occasionally Archer writes about the feelings between characters so well that it makes me wish the rest of the book was like that. Scoundrel did this very effectively, which is probably why I liked it so much (I would give it a 3 to 3 and a half stars).
There are too many cultural situations that make me feel squicky, as well. I already wrote about my issues with the way Mongolians were displayed in Warrior, and I didn't feel much better about it in Rebel or Stranger.
I also suspect that I prefer a little bit more angst in my romances. I don't need teenage levels of OMG HOW CAN WE EVER BE, but I like things a little more like Meredith Duran's Written on Your Skin. The romances that work best for me are the ones that make me occasionally wonder how on earth the couple will ever manage to be together.
So, all in all, while this series was hardly the worst I've ever read, it just didn't work as well for me as I'd hoped.
I think what it comes down to in the end is that there are certain tropes I can't stand in my romances - they don't make the books bad per se, as they might work beautifully for another romance reader, but they bore me to tears. Regrettably, Zoe Archer's books are full of things that drive me crazy, for example: the overbearing lust at first sight. I feel like sexual attraction has become a shorthand for romance novelists in the past five years or so, and while I have no problem at all with well-done sexual tension I'm so. fucking. tired. about hearing the status of the hero's dick. If every other scene is lusting, I just get bored. I really miss more nuanced writing about attraction. That said, occasionally Archer writes about the feelings between characters so well that it makes me wish the rest of the book was like that. Scoundrel did this very effectively, which is probably why I liked it so much (I would give it a 3 to 3 and a half stars).
There are too many cultural situations that make me feel squicky, as well. I already wrote about my issues with the way Mongolians were displayed in Warrior, and I didn't feel much better about it in Rebel or Stranger.
I also suspect that I prefer a little bit more angst in my romances. I don't need teenage levels of OMG HOW CAN WE EVER BE, but I like things a little more like Meredith Duran's Written on Your Skin. The romances that work best for me are the ones that make me occasionally wonder how on earth the couple will ever manage to be together.
So, all in all, while this series was hardly the worst I've ever read, it just didn't work as well for me as I'd hoped.
September 12, 2017
Warrior: 3 stars.
Historical fantasy romance and an interesting enough premise for the overall plot that it kept me reading and encouraged me to continue on to the next book. I enjoyed the location (Mongolia) and the characters. The concept for the world is a great deal of fun.
Scoundrel: 3.5 stars.
I thought this was even more interesting than the previous book. Again, a fun location (Greek Isles) and an interesting story line. I found both the main characters engaging enough.
Rebel: 3 stars.
I like the hero in this one. The story too, was an interesting one. I enjoyed the fact there was a singular plot for the book but that it also continued the overarching story line for the series.
Stranger: 3.5 stars
I quite enjoyed parts of this story. It was for the most part also a really satisfying conclusion to the series overall. Both the hero and heroine were enjoyable to read, and it was nice seeing bits of the characters from all the previous books as well.
Overall: 3.5 stars. I enjoyed the world and the story a lot. They -are- romances so I can't really fault the heavy amount of sexual tension and sexuality between the characters but for my personal taste it was a bit heavy handed at a few points. Still the entire story was a pleasant read, I liked the different heroes and heroines and I'm not at all sorry I read the whole thing.
Historical fantasy romance and an interesting enough premise for the overall plot that it kept me reading and encouraged me to continue on to the next book. I enjoyed the location (Mongolia) and the characters. The concept for the world is a great deal of fun.
Scoundrel: 3.5 stars.
I thought this was even more interesting than the previous book. Again, a fun location (Greek Isles) and an interesting story line. I found both the main characters engaging enough.
Rebel: 3 stars.
I like the hero in this one. The story too, was an interesting one. I enjoyed the fact there was a singular plot for the book but that it also continued the overarching story line for the series.
Stranger: 3.5 stars
I quite enjoyed parts of this story. It was for the most part also a really satisfying conclusion to the series overall. Both the hero and heroine were enjoyable to read, and it was nice seeing bits of the characters from all the previous books as well.
Overall: 3.5 stars. I enjoyed the world and the story a lot. They -are- romances so I can't really fault the heavy amount of sexual tension and sexuality between the characters but for my personal taste it was a bit heavy handed at a few points. Still the entire story was a pleasant read, I liked the different heroes and heroines and I'm not at all sorry I read the whole thing.
August 12, 2019
I read these individually when they were first released in 2010. They were my favorite books by this author, with smart, strong-willed women, and men who appreciated their intelligence, not just their looks. Each couple is on a quest to save magic relics before they fall into the hands of the Heirs of England, who want to use them to claim power for their country over all others. There are adventures, exotic locations, magic and Really Bad Guys, plus just enough humor and sex. The H/H generally start out with some mistrust, then work together towards their goal and fall in love gradually. There are no Big Misunderstandings and plenty of communication - the challenges they face are sufficient that they don't need a lot of artificial obstacles to their relationships.
My favorites are #1, Warrior for the dashing ex-soldier Gabriel and #3, Rebel for the indigenous attorney with something extra Nathaniel. Unfortunately after three books that featured inventor Catullus Graves in a supporting role, the series conclusion Stranger that focuses on him is a bit of a let-down, with too much magic and not enough of his brilliant Wild, Wild West-type gadgets. But we do get to see all of the couples from the previous books, so that's something.
This bundle is frequently on sale (I got it for $1.99) but even at full price it's well worth the cost. Zoe Archer seems to have moved on from steampunk (or maybe it has fallen out of fashion) to straight historicals (writing as Eva Leigh), but if she ever wants to re-visit this genre I'll be first in line.
My favorites are #1, Warrior for the dashing ex-soldier Gabriel and #3, Rebel for the indigenous attorney with something extra Nathaniel. Unfortunately after three books that featured inventor Catullus Graves in a supporting role, the series conclusion Stranger that focuses on him is a bit of a let-down, with too much magic and not enough of his brilliant Wild, Wild West-type gadgets. But we do get to see all of the couples from the previous books, so that's something.
This bundle is frequently on sale (I got it for $1.99) but even at full price it's well worth the cost. Zoe Archer seems to have moved on from steampunk (or maybe it has fallen out of fashion) to straight historicals (writing as Eva Leigh), but if she ever wants to re-visit this genre I'll be first in line.
July 5, 2017
What can I say.. Fantastic, Great.. all..
I really enjoyed the story lines in each book.. Loved ALL THE CHARTERS... LOVED THAT all the books completed each mystery and kept you wanting to start the next book.. loved the ending.. Liked the time period.. all good..you will love reading each one but You will be ready for the next.. Enjoy all of them..
I really enjoyed the story lines in each book.. Loved ALL THE CHARTERS... LOVED THAT all the books completed each mystery and kept you wanting to start the next book.. loved the ending.. Liked the time period.. all good..you will love reading each one but You will be ready for the next.. Enjoy all of them..
February 8, 2018
Love of the Blades
The stories of the Blades and their loves was exhilarating because of the ever-changing locales and belief systems they encountered in their battles to save the world's Sources of magic from the single-minded Heirs of Albion. Adventure at its best. Highly recommended.
The stories of the Blades and their loves was exhilarating because of the ever-changing locales and belief systems they encountered in their battles to save the world's Sources of magic from the single-minded Heirs of Albion. Adventure at its best. Highly recommended.
September 22, 2017
I got this 4 book bundle as a deal - $3.20 for 4 books seemed pretty good. I gave this series 4 stars, even though 2 of the books I felt were only 3 stars.
I think the whole series was worth reading. There were some eye rolling moments & a lot of contrivance throughout. All in all worth what I paid for it!
I think the whole series was worth reading. There were some eye rolling moments & a lot of contrivance throughout. All in all worth what I paid for it!
September 25, 2018
This was an innovative series I loved each installment. The author was able to weave and braid together history with magic in a wonderful storytelling style. Each of the characters came alive and I loved how the characters from earlier installments in the successive stories.
September 25, 2013
Loved the series as a whole, and books 3 and 4 in particular. Rolicking good adventures, dashing heroes and ladies who can handle themselves in a dangerous situation. I rushed through all of these like a bag of tortilla chips.
Warrior: Good introduction to the world, the Blades and the Heirs. Vaginal Fantasy hnagout pick for September 2013 - yay, my birthday month! Very cinematic descriptions of the scenery and I could clearly picture in my head the places they were traveling and the people around them, even though I have never been anywhere near Mongolia.
I also loved that it was set somewhere "foreign" that is actually probably pretty unknown to most people. I feel like a lot of action-adventure stuff takes place in a steamy jungle somewhere (mostly so the characters can get as naked as possible?)or in a slightly less-visited European country. Archer did an excellent job with her research and writing, making the language and culture easy to understand, but not dumbing it down too far. So far the sequel (set in the Greek isles) is equally good at immersing you in a sense of place.
Thalia and Gabriel were such a refreshing couple to read. They had normal, understandable, relatable fears, and not once do I recall the author inventing a conflict between them by having one of them withhold important information just for the sake of causing drama. I hate when books do that!
It may not be entirely accurate that a man like Huntley would accept Thalia as a capable woman with her own skill set as easily as he did, but that's why its called fiction, right? He treated her as an equal and she had total agency over her choices throughout the story. Even when those choices were tough to make and resulted in the loss of life, he never coddled her unduly or treated her as a child to be talked down to.
Basically, I really really liked this book and hope that everyone else does too! I'd definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a fun adventure with a side of sexytimes (nothing seemed that explicit to me in this book, sorry Felicia!), and also to anyone looking for a series featuring non-white characters. The last two books in the series feature a hero of African descent with a Caucasian heroine, and the other has a hero who is American Native.
Scoundrel: Fun in the sun Greek adventure, but darker undertones in the family conflict. Love Athena.
Rebel: As prickly as Astrid is, she and Nathan go well together. Nice to see a non-white main character as well. I'm a fan of the series Hell on Wheels and this had a similar frontier feel for me. Favorite of the series?
Stranger: Oh Catallus, you and your fabulous waistcoat collection and brilliant mind are my favorite hero though. Again, love the inclusion of characters who aren't Caucasian. Gemma was delightfully spunky (maybe a bit to much?) and the ending battle is sutibly epic and brings back all the previous couples.
Warrior: Good introduction to the world, the Blades and the Heirs. Vaginal Fantasy hnagout pick for September 2013 - yay, my birthday month! Very cinematic descriptions of the scenery and I could clearly picture in my head the places they were traveling and the people around them, even though I have never been anywhere near Mongolia.
I also loved that it was set somewhere "foreign" that is actually probably pretty unknown to most people. I feel like a lot of action-adventure stuff takes place in a steamy jungle somewhere (mostly so the characters can get as naked as possible?)or in a slightly less-visited European country. Archer did an excellent job with her research and writing, making the language and culture easy to understand, but not dumbing it down too far. So far the sequel (set in the Greek isles) is equally good at immersing you in a sense of place.
Thalia and Gabriel were such a refreshing couple to read. They had normal, understandable, relatable fears, and not once do I recall the author inventing a conflict between them by having one of them withhold important information just for the sake of causing drama. I hate when books do that!
It may not be entirely accurate that a man like Huntley would accept Thalia as a capable woman with her own skill set as easily as he did, but that's why its called fiction, right? He treated her as an equal and she had total agency over her choices throughout the story. Even when those choices were tough to make and resulted in the loss of life, he never coddled her unduly or treated her as a child to be talked down to.
Basically, I really really liked this book and hope that everyone else does too! I'd definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a fun adventure with a side of sexytimes (nothing seemed that explicit to me in this book, sorry Felicia!), and also to anyone looking for a series featuring non-white characters. The last two books in the series feature a hero of African descent with a Caucasian heroine, and the other has a hero who is American Native.
Scoundrel: Fun in the sun Greek adventure, but darker undertones in the family conflict. Love Athena.
Rebel: As prickly as Astrid is, she and Nathan go well together. Nice to see a non-white main character as well. I'm a fan of the series Hell on Wheels and this had a similar frontier feel for me. Favorite of the series?
Stranger: Oh Catallus, you and your fabulous waistcoat collection and brilliant mind are my favorite hero though. Again, love the inclusion of characters who aren't Caucasian. Gemma was delightfully spunky (maybe a bit to much?) and the ending battle is sutibly epic and brings back all the previous couples.
January 8, 2025
Warrior: Funny, fast paced, entertaining. More adventure than romance....think Romancing the Stone, sort of.
Scoundrel: A lot like the first book slightly different characters. Slightly different mission. You have to be 100% willing to suspend your disbelief for nearly all of this series. Still, it's a light, entertaining read.
Rebel: Just like the first two. If you have read one you have read the rest...but they are each worthy of a little bit of time.
Stranger: Last of the series. Good, but long. Again, read one, read them all...but they are a good, light read.
Scoundrel: A lot like the first book slightly different characters. Slightly different mission. You have to be 100% willing to suspend your disbelief for nearly all of this series. Still, it's a light, entertaining read.
Rebel: Just like the first two. If you have read one you have read the rest...but they are each worthy of a little bit of time.
Stranger: Last of the series. Good, but long. Again, read one, read them all...but they are a good, light read.
September 23, 2012
So far, the first book is ok. The dialogue is, occasionally, overly contrived, which is a usual occurrence in these types of novels. It's a bit more graphic than I expected, but not too ridiculous.
Ok, so I 'm about half way through the last book. I don't think I can finish it. Although the writing of the world inside the book is really great, the character interactions are too saccharin and I think I'm done with it. Not a terrible book but not a great one either.
Ok, so I 'm about half way through the last book. I don't think I can finish it. Although the writing of the world inside the book is really great, the character interactions are too saccharin and I think I'm done with it. Not a terrible book but not a great one either.
July 9, 2011
Someone I follow online described this series as Indiana Jones for Social Justice. . . and I wish it was. I think the romance aspects of the series ruined it for me (every book has a couple that gets together, with too detailed for my taste sex scenes). Especially since I wasn't expecting romance novels, which is basically what these are.
February 8, 2012
This book (or set of books) had a really good premise and some sections that were extremely well written. I loved the setting, the concept but got completely overwhelmed by the sexual desire and overall 'gotta have him/her' to the point where I couldn't finish the book. I may some day, but right now, it's just too much near sex/actual sex to slog through.
April 23, 2014
Having such a tough time making it through the 1st of the novels in this series/collection that I may never make it to the next one... Yes, I have said it - too much sex and lust in this book. And not particularly good or exciting sex. It's sooo boring!!!
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December 11, 2010I bought this as a regular ADE .epub at Books on Board.
March 8, 2011
Loved these books! So much fun to read!
August 9, 2015
Overall very enjoyable. The stories themselves were good, but I think my favourite part was the occasionally playful/humorous language.
December 16, 2014
finished warrior... magic indiana jones sounded AMAZING sadly it was not...
August 20, 2017
What a action-packed, magical, historical, mythical romance series. WOW.
December 2, 2016
The books are awesome. The cover art... I'm a little disappointed that we have a Native hero and a Black hero, and they both look preeeeeeeeeeeety damn pale on the covers.
January 13, 2017
Love it!
This series has a ton of excitement and great character building. Wish there were more than 4 books!!! I would definitely read any more that came out!
This series has a ton of excitement and great character building. Wish there were more than 4 books!!! I would definitely read any more that came out!
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October 25, 2018Warrior - 3*
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