squishies's review
2.0
2.5 stars
Not bad. I quite like the world this series is set it.
Characters are decent, if a bit 2-dimensional - they were entertaining at least!
Not bad. I quite like the world this series is set it.
Characters are decent, if a bit 2-dimensional - they were entertaining at least!
ccgwalt's review
3.0
Mercenary Instinct was entertaining, but not all I'd hoped it would be. Parts of the plot felt far fetched and didn't always make sense to me. The overall plot wasn't bad, and parts of the book were very exciting, but it still somehow lacked the "wow" factor.
That said, there are relatively few scifi-rom books out there and this had enough potential to interest me in the second book of the series.
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It didn't ring true to me that the mercenary captain would be interested in a business agreement so quickly, especially given his reputation.That said, there are relatively few scifi-rom books out there and this had enough potential to interest me in the second book of the series.
ashrowe's review
3.0
Ankari and her friends start a business which could put some money in their pockets. In order for that to happen though the need to be down on this planet that has a bunch of space pirates and other shady people collecting not your most glamours of archaeological samples. While down there a bounty has been put on Ankari’s and her two business colleagues heads. In comes Captain Viktor Mandrake. He gets news of some criminals on a planet he’s near and comes down and gets a hold of Ankari and her crew. He tries to keep them in his jail but Ankari keeps scheming and out witting his crew and escaping. Viktor starts to admire Ankari and believing the she and the other girls are not criminals. When he doesn’t rush them back for the bounty a bunch of madness ensues. His crew is placed in danger. They end up on a jungle riddled planet with crazy man eating beasts and other bounty hunters come to claim Ankari.
I liked the characters they were all well written and interesting. Ankari was funny, smart, loyal and she could handle her own and she did save herself and others in a few situations. Viktor was also loyal and he knew Ankari could hold her own and if need be possibly save herself. He respected her and her abilities. The instant lust thing is something I’m not into reading about but these two had some funny flirtatious conversations that was fun to read. There was some great action parts and some parts I actually laughed out loud at. The balance between the romance and the action was well written. As much as it kills me to say this ( especially since I’m a huge fan of this author under her other name) some parts were slow but I think they helped move the story a long or they provided background information.
I enjoyed reading this book. I think those who like sci/fi, space opera romance adventure type stuff might like it too. Its not overheated in the sex scene area but there are a few scenes and there is the kick butt fighting scenes for those who prefer that.
A fun space opera adventure romance. I enjoyed the characters and the story. I’ll be reading this series hoping to read more about the other characters like Mandrakes pilot and the girls that were on Ankari’s crew.
gargoyle_girl's review
3.0
The book was fast paced and had likable characters. It was a quick, interesting read.
mangomari's review
4.0
I was not expecting to like this book very much. It's been in my library for awhile but I didn't read it. FInally decided to pick it up last week and I am surprised how much fun it was! I like the hero and the heroine, and the conflict is very engaging. Anyway, just a fun book!
stitchsds's review
3.0
This was okay, and more in the series are probably worth a try. I'm not sure the graphic sex scenes were necessary to the story. The author used “for” in place of “because” enough that it started to stand out.
Average storytelling and writing, which is better than a lot of the other ebooks put on sale.
Average storytelling and writing, which is better than a lot of the other ebooks put on sale.
cosmictantrum's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
phallucee's review
3.0
Okay book. Was hoping for more romance and love but it was mostly about the action and mystery behind why the girls had a bounty on them. Neither MC professed their love to each other, they're basically just in the first stages of dating.
No HEA, just HFN.
No HEA, just HFN.
tucker4's review
3.0
This wasn't bad at all and was all geared up to be pretty good, but the development of Ankari and Viktor's relationship was a little insta-y and pretty rushed, and the fact that they were busy getting busy while in a dangerous situation and possibly under attack just really didn't work for me. Viktor is supposed to be this super special black ops guy. He should know better. After that just totally took me out of things.