Great New Series

Astray by Jenny Schwartz
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I started out confused but things did make sense as I kept reading. After the confusing the story really took off. Nora Deviis a great character and I loved meeting her. Captain Liam Kimani is in disgrace and out on the border. He and Nora meet briefly as both arrive on station. Then things happen and they are thrown together as the plot thickens. Great start to a new series. Looking forward to book 2.

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New Solutions

Space Baby by Jenny Schwartz
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Good to see everyone again. Two years have passed and things have changed. New characters, new president and new problems. Leave it to Them to find the solution where their did not seem to be one. I love this series. The things I expected were not there. Instead I found a much better story and more room for interesting plots.

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Great Series

Space Specter by Jenny Schwartz
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Max and Thelma return and go one a new adventure. They know something is off about the journey they are about to take but just cannot find out what until the unthinkable happens. This has all the elements that a great story needs. There is danger, tension, romance and a great plot with some very unexpected twists. Hope this is not the last. I love the series and would love to see another story featuring the new baby. (Are you listening Jenny Schwartz)

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Short and Sweet Book Reviews # 273 - Space Deputy by Jenny Schwartz, Darik by Veronica Scott

Space Deputy by Jenny Schwartz
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is not the wild west but it is the edge of space and not the best posting for a deputy. Thelma Bach was top of her class but did not get a prime assignment. Instead she was sent to Saloon Sector but all was not lost. She had a plan and it was fun watching her work it. I loved the characters; especially the two AI's. Both added a nice spice to the mix. Of course her boss the very good looking boss, Sheriff Smith, is just an added bonus. Pick this up to find out how Thelma shows everyone that being top of the class was not a fluke and she will outsmart everyone. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.


Darik by Veronica Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another important part of the world building happens in Darik. When Darik sees Nichole James he knows he must rescue her. That leads to a fast paced story line with action and danger. Darik and Nichole are great characters. Nichole is very strong and Darik just what she needs. This is a great addition to the story. It can stand alone but is best if read in order. Now waiting for the next book in the series.

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Book Beginnings on Fridays October 26, 2012

Book Beginnings on Friday is a meme hosted by Gilion at Rose City Reader. Anyone can participate; just share the opening sentence of your current read, making sure that you include  include the title and author so others know what you're reading.


My book beginning this week is from the Carina Press release Courting Trouble by Jenny Schwartz.  Here is the start of the book:

"Esme Smith, I could spank you."  Jed loomed over the rickety round table where she sat trying to concentrate on the socialist speaker, whose thin voice was losing badly to the competition of a hurdy-gurdy and the pub patron's drunken sallies."

I did not like the spank you part of the start but I did like the Goodreads summary enough to request and receive the book from Netgalley.  Here is that summary:

"Swan River Colony, Australia, 1895

All suffragette Esme Smith wants is respect. Her beau, American inventor Jed Reeve, may be more enlightened than most men, but lately his need to protect her is at odds with her need for independence. Esme begins to wonder if a modern woman can share her life with a man without losing some of herself.

With his courtship of Esme stalled, the last thing Jed needs is the pressure of saving the Prince of Wales. But when blueprints for a sonic destroyer fall into his hands, he uncovers an anarchist plot that could have deadly consequences.

While investigating the threats, Jed is determined to keep Esme out of harm’s way, despite her protests. But when the terrorists capture Jed and demand a priceless emerald in exchange for his life, it’s Esme who must draw on all her strength to save the day."