The Braid
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Smita, Giulia, Sarah: three lives, three continents, three women with nothing in common, but...
Grasping at Eternity (Kindrily, #1)
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Leave it to Maryah Woodsen to break the one rule that will screw up eternity: Never erase your...
The Last Rhino War
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This is a story of one man, Mike Delport, a professional hunter, and his journey as he is caught up...
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David McK (3832 KP) rated Star Wars: Sanctuary (A Bad Batch novel) in Books
Mar 15, 2026
One of the more recent of the Star Wars animated shows and running between 2021 to 2024, the Bad Batch (aka Clone Force 99) were a group of 'defective' clones; each of whom had their own specialty.
Hunter, Wrecker, Tech and Crosshair.
And the child clone Omega
With Crosshair following orders, and putting himself on the opposite side to his brothers whilst the series ran.
So, we're talking a slight overlap with "The Clone Wars" cartoon here, and the early days of the Empire just after Order 66.
When the series ended, Clone Force 99 had more-or-less settled on the planet Pabu, which is where this starts with the Clones on a mission to, ummm, 'liberate' some credits that can help them rebuild following a once-in-a-lifetime natural catastrophe.
That is, before things go sideways and they find themselves having to help fugitives on the run, said fugitives also taking them hostage ...
So, in short, this feels very much like an episode of the TV series, complete with - towards the very end - a terrifying Darth Vader putting in an appearance (think a bit like towards the end of Rogue One), luckily not against the Bad Batch.
Merissa (14056 KP) rated Alpha Mine in Books
Oct 30, 2025
This was a really good slow-burn read, with Monte finding his place and Felix being all honourable. Hunter is a bit of a d!ck in this, but I'm hoping he will get a story and an HEA of his own in the future. The two scenes where Felix and Monte are together are steamy, but they don't take over the whole story.
A story that I thoroughly enjoyed and have no hesitation in recommending for other paranormal romance lovers.
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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Oct 30, 2025
Inflamed by an Incubus (Eternal Mates #19)
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Fated to be together. Cursed to be apart. Condemned by a blood mage as an act of revenge, Fenix...
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A Tale of Two Kingdoms (Knights of Black Swan #6)
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Duff Torquil is heir to Scotia, the kingdom of Fae, who have been at war with the Elves for two...
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The Scent of Dragon’s Blood ( The Tattered Realm book 1)
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When the Knight in shining armor needs saving, you send in his hybrid monster girlfriend. . . and...
Double Blind
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Double Blind follows three close friends and their circle through a year of extraordinary...
Merissa (14056 KP) rated Twice Seduced (Sanctuary Coven #1) in Books
May 31, 2023
This is a typical steamy novella, the type that Hazel Hunter excels in. The reason I have only given 3-stars is because there is a whole lot of stuff going on - so far there are at least three separate stories that have yet to intertwine and become a cohesive story. HOWEVER, knowing Hazel Hunter's various coven series, I have the utmost faith that this will become an intricate and fascinating story.
A good start to a new series that shows definite promise.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Mar 28, 2016


