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5.0 out of 5 stars
Good lite sci-fi romance with an Alpha female - 1st in the Borderland series, July 2, 2008
This review is from: Moonstruck (Borderlands series) (Mass Market Paperback)
The war is over. Finally there is peace in the galaxy. The Coalition, Drakken Horde and Earth are now united (The Triad Alliance). But Admiral Britasha Bandar doesn't like it one bit. She's made a career out of capturing and killing the vile Drakken. The same people who made her into the emotionless leader of the Coalition forces she is today. Brit didn't get the nickname 'Stone Heart' for nothing. Now the alliance wants her to command a diplomatic ship called Unity bringing stabilization and reorganization. If that wasn't bad enough, her ships crew will be a mixture of those peoples. And her second in command is none other than the former Imperial Fleet warleader (and sometimes pirate) the Hordish Finnar Rorkken -her nemesis. The one man she was never able to capture. Their attraction is immediate. Soon Finn finds that under Birts icy exterior lies a woman who needs to be healed and loved. But will she ever allow him close enough? I loved this book. A nice change having the heroine be the alpha instead of the hero. Brit is a fearless, somewhat emotionless and controlled leader. And just like in other romances (except of course its usually the hero), she needs the perfect someone who will show her unconditional love and patience. Finn is that man. But don't be fooled, he's not the shrinking violet type. He provides the support and love Brit needs while giving her the space to make her own decisions. And boy! are they smoking HOT together! Just a really great couple. There is also an interesting secondary romance with Brit's assistant and another member of the crew. That one had me guessing and hopefully Grant will expand on it in future books. Admittedly I don't read sci-fi (something about Star Trek makes me want to burst out laughing) so I can't compare this to that genre. But I do read a lot of contemporary, historical and paranormal romance. And I found Moonstruck to be way above average compared to a typical romance (especially anything harlequinn). The sci-fi part is just right IMHO. Not overly detailed (eyes glazing over) but enough to be intriguing. And I loved the romance mixed with a bit of space adventure. I'm not sure I'd recommend Moonstruck to strictly sci-fi readers -not meaty enough. But romance readers should enjoy this lite sci-fi romance book.
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Truly a 4 1/2 star rating, I enjoyed this book quite a bit, May 29, 2008
This review is from: Moonstruck (Borderlands series) (Mass Market Paperback)
So few romance authors cross the line into science fiction and fewer still are able to do it well. I LOVED MOONSTRICK! Finn Rorkken and Brit Bandar are two engrossing characters that I enjoyed getting to know and wanted to read more about. Ex-pirate in the now defeated Drakken - Hoarde empire, Rorkken is the best of the worst to join the new Triad alliance. Coalition, Drakken and Earth forces are now on the same side trying to keep the peace. Unfortunately, there are those who do not want peace. War is all they know and these new conditions are unacceptable. Admiral Brit Bandar is one of those who has lived for war and is not having an easy time in this new found peacetime. Having a Horde ex-pirate (one who eluded her capture nonetheless) as her second in command on the new ship Unity, is intolerable. All Horde soldiers are murderers and savages and should be dead. So why does Brit feels alive in Rorkken's presence for the first time in 20 years? These two circle around each other, but ultimately, they find that life is not full without the other. If they can find peace, does that signal something for the future of the Triad? MOONSTUCK is full of interesting secondary characters, hot relationships, and world building. While some of the plot is a bit predictable for seasoned science fiction fans, it was an enjoyable read nonetheless. I look forward to reading more in this series, and as always from Ms. Grant. Sarah Silversmith, The Romance Readers Connection
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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful, Sexy Space Epic, June 12, 2008
This review is from: Moonstruck (Borderlands series) (Mass Market Paperback)
I loved this book. Moonstruck reminded me of all those classic space epics I adored in my youth - things like Asimov's Foundation series. Two galactic empires have fought a long and bitter war. When one empire collapses and sues for peace, an uneasy truce results. Admiral Brit Bandar has made vengeance against the Drakken her life's work, so she's pretty ticked off when she's given command of a diplomatic vessel that will boast a combined crew of Coalition and Drakken forces. The name of the ship is Unity and the very idea is so repugnant to Brit, she can't even say the ship's name out loud. Imagine how annoyed she is when she learns that her first officer is Drakken. And not just any Drakken, either. It's Finn Rorkken, a Drakken Warleader and pirate she chased all over the galaxy and never managed to capture. Brit can't stand the idea of the guy being anywhere near her ship. Until she finally lays eyes on him and discovers he resembles her long-dead husband. Finn knows the Admiral wants him, because hey, what woman wouldn't? He's good-looking, powerful and smart. But unlike the Admiral, he's also tired to death of war. He welcomes the truce, hoping it will bring luxuries like adequate food and medicine to his people. So far, it's certainly worked out well for him. He's got a cushy new job as Brit's second-in-command; and soon he's moonlighting as her personal boy toy. But along the way, is he selling out his own people for comfort and security? Susan Grant's story goes beyond the superficial love story to explore what makes these two complicated people tick. Both Brit and Finn have known war for so long, they have no clue how to cope with peace. When a nation's whole identity revolves around defeating the enemy, what's the point of life when the war ends? Brit especially is not sure about the answer. Grant does a beautiful job of gradually unfolding Brit's complicated feelings as she tries to relearn what it means to be a woman and not just a soldier. Moonstruck offers a vivid, believable science fiction universe combined with a sensitive, sexy love story. A great discovery!
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