Ronie Kendig

"Oaths were meant to be upheld and hold a man secure within the embrace of honor."

So so good. I've always wondered about King Vorn and Queen Aliria and now I have their fantastic story. This book made me go back to the previous books and skim through their encounters with Marco - and, man, I went down a long, emotional path of nostalgia right there. I've loved this series for its complexity and depth; this fifth book just adds more layers to this incredible world the author has created.
The world of Deversoria and the Ladies of Basilikas is astounding and I loved learning more about how that society functions. Aliria was not an easy heroine to love - she was arrogant, spoiled, and self-righteous at the beginning but slowly learned what faith and trust mean. Vorn, on the other hand, was an easy hero to love from the beginning. His faith, strength, compassion, sense of justice, patience, and loyalty made him an unforgettable king and hero. Their path from enemies to lovers was fraught with misunderstandings, hurt, confusion, and denial but their love made each other complete in the end. I would love to read more about Vorn's four captains - perhaps a novella for each of the valiant men who guard Vorn?

If you enjoy sci fi/fantasy with high octane action and adventure, this is absolutely the book for you. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Enclave Publishing and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.… (more)

One thing that I have come to expect from the A Breed Apart: Legacy series is an intense read and boy was Riot intense! It was apparent from the beginning that this was going to be a novel that would be hard to put down, and my early assumption was correct. I read Riot practically in one sitting and loved every suspenseful moment.

I love how intense this series is! It takes you all over the world and puts you in these intense situations with the characters for every heart-pounding moment. I have to admit that I was apprehensive about the subject matter of this particular novel, but the author handled this incredibly tough subject matter beautifully. Honestly, it made me feel hopeful that we as a people can one day eliminate human trafficking once and for all, and it’s a great reminder that there are ways out there to help the victims.

What truly won me over with this novel, besides the intense suspense, was the characters. Paisley is one of those characters that has a light about her. Her faith is admirable, especially when you learn about everything that she’s been through, and how she has chosen to use her nightmare to help others, is nothing short of amazing. Pair her with Danger, an incredibly fleshed-out character that had my heart from the first chapter, and Riot, the lethal service dog with the sweetest personality, and you’ve got one amazing novel.

I love this series so much and each installment gets better and better. I can’t wait to see what adventure the author will take us on next!

*I have voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book which I received from the author/publisher through JustRead Tours. All views and opinions expressed are completely honest, and my own.… (more)

Man, that was some fun! Overflowing with adrenaline, fast-paced action, and intense strategy to bring down the bad guys, the book starts in high gear and doesn’t wind down until the very end. Kudos to author JJ Samie Myles on a job well-done on her debut novel. I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!

Beau was an amazing hero and warrior - battle-scarred yet still wanting to right the wrongs, haunted by his past yet working to overcome his demons and addictions, hurting yet protective and fiercely loyal. Paisley was an admirable heroine as well - compassionate and loving even when it’s difficult, brave even when facing crippling fear. Beau and Paisley both struggle with PTSD when they re-enter Venezuela and it was somewhat difficult to read about what they both suffered through and how they escaped the first time around. Still, there were poignant moments of reconciliation and forgiveness, as well as great romantic scenes. But, of course, the real hero of the book was Riot and I loved this dog’s intelligence, work ethic, boundless energy, and unswerving loyalty.

If you love military-esque action and suspense, this book is a must read. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Sunrise Publishing via JustRead Tours and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.… (more)

I received this book as part of the launch team.

Riot is a working military dog who has been retired and just lost his handler to suicide. Paisley has taken charge of Riot because her cousin left him to her in his will. She meets her neighbor Danger through Riot’s bad behavior. He is a former military dog handler who lost his WMD in a terrible op that went wrong and resulted in his capture and subsequent rescue. Through a series of events Danger, Paisley, and Riot end up on an op to Central America to rescue Danger’s niece.

This is an quick moving story with well drawn characters and lots of action. I truly enjoyed the ride and look forward to the next installment in the series.… (more)