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The Mercenary's Mate (Blue Solace Book 1) by [C.W. Gray]

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Book 1 of 7: Blue Solace

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Welcome to the mercenary ship, The Blue Solace:

Leti Ando needs off planet and fast. He has a best friend and a new half-sister to rescue, and he needs to be sneaky about it. Unfortunately sneaky isn't really his thing. With the help of a friend, Leti and his menagerie, along with his two companions, stow away aboard a mystery ship. Little does he know that The Blue Solace belongs to the infamous mercenary, Captain Will Hackett, a man he'll come to love with everything inside him.

Will has been in a bitchy ass mood for the past six months. He's restless and grumpy, but doesn't know why. He knows he needs something and he can't find it, but his crew are out of patience and insist on some R &R back home at Charybdis Station.

Then Hack finds a stow away angel and everything changes. Leti is his mate and he'll do anything to keep him safe and happy, even smile.

The galaxy's not a safe place, though, and The Blue Solace has a job to do: pick up a renowned scientist and his mysterious artifact. Then get them safely back to Charybdis Station. Hack and Leti don't realize their romance story is about to get hijacked by Concord mercenaries. Their love is easy, it happens just like that. Staying alive and keeping the galaxy safe? That's a little harder.

Author's Note: 41,801 words. (Previously published as "Happens Just Like That"). This is a m/m love story with no angst and no cheating, just a HEA. There is lots of action, sex, mpreg, and a few potty mouths involved in the story. 18+ readers only, please. It is also the first of two books about this specific couple.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07J39W59Q
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 5, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3535 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 130 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #123,573 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #2,057 in Science Fiction Romance (Books)
- #2,066 in Science Fiction Romance (Kindle Store)
- #3,590 in Gay Romance

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I have been self-publishing m/m romance since October, 2018 and enjoy sharing my books with readers all over the world. I'm also a reader and I love to read everything I can get my hands on, especially m/m romance. My favorites are mpreg, sci-fi, fantasy, and paranormal. I have four series right now.

1). My Hobson Hills Omegas series is light and sweet non-shifter mpreg. They are novella length (35,000-45,000 words) and angst-free.

2). My Blue Solace series is a sci-fi/fantasy romance and has more action and adventure. The romance, however, is still light and sweet. They are longer (40,000-60,000 words).

3). My third series is called The Silver Isles and is a paranormal mermen trilogy. They are also a little longer than Hobson Hills (45,000-50,000 words) and are low heat and light and fluffy.

4). My fourth series is a paranormal, mpreg series of holiday short stories called Holiday Omegas (10,000-14,000 words). The first few stories follow one couple as they meet, fall in love, and develop their relationship.

If you like zero angst, light and fluffy romance, give one of my books a try!

You can follow me on facebook at @cwgrayauthor, join my facebook group (C.W. Gray's Reading Nook), follow me on instagram @c.w._gray, or visit my website at https://www.cwgray-author.com. You can also email me at cwgrayauthor@gmail.com

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katerinne

Love at Fist site

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 29, 2022

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This is a scifi relationship love a fist site. with comic re live and serious subject. you really do not want it to end,

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 4, 2022

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I loved it, I can’t wait to read the next one. This is a great beginning to a new series.

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Mstay1985

Hits all the high points

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 13, 2022

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Okay this book feels like what happen when the author sets off to write a feel good book with substance. There were of course serious action but it’s hugged with lovable, animals, kids, and adults. It definitely sets up interest for the next book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 16, 2022

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Princess Buttercup is the coolest ever! Lol. Really enjoyed this. Close second to Hobson Hill books as a sweet read.

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MyReflections

Cute but simplistic and strangely paced

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 7, 2021

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Yes, this was a super cute story. Innocent cinnamon roll, Leti, sneaks on a spaceship to get away from his father's grasp. Gruff, super tough captain, Will, discovers his freeloading passenger and, hey presto! Fated mates!
I really liked the story premise. Like, a whole lot.
Unfortunately the execution left a lot to be desired.

To be fair, it's a short read, meaning it's difficult to really fit some substantial character building in there. But both Leti and Will were just way too shallowly portrayed. Leti was probably the most fleshed out of the two, but he was frankly too clueless and nice to really be interesting. And Will. The supposedly tough as nails mercenary. He rolls over and practically begs to have his tummy scratched as soon as he lays eyes on Leti. So this ways all about the lovey dovey.

I was hoping for some interesting dynamics between Leti and Will. You know, stuff you would expect when two wildly different strangers are insta-mated. But it was honeymoon-y from the start. And there were no drama or altercations with the ship crew either. Despite Leti bringing along his pal/servant AND a veritable ménagerie. But no. There was nothing. Just rainbows and unicorns.
Right up until the very end that is. Then there's this very rushed action (and two shoot-outs) involving a scientist and some really nasty space pirate types.

So the beginning and middle of the book was kind of boring. And then there was this rushed action that felt tacked on in the end.
Don't recommend.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 11, 2022

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This book is pure fluff and chaos. The two MCs don’t spend a lot of time together; they mostly spend time in the book talking to other characters. Their own relationship takes a backseat to the newness of their plight. The whole book is about them gathering people into their family and crew and creating a found/chosen family. It was fine for a palate cleanser if you’re looking for something to read after an intense book.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 7, 2022

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Amazing book have read it multiple times and I still enjoy it. This book is funny and sweet full of family and pets I simply loved everything about it

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 18, 2021

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I love this series. This author has a way with words, creating sweet low angst stories full of love and hope. I love the literal universe they have created with this set. Leti is such a sweetheart with so much love for his fellow shipmates and animals. He is perfect for the big brash captain Hack of the Blue Solace. This series will get you hooked!

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The Book Worm

Loved this book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 25, 2018

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Loved this book. Brilliant start to the series. Low angst. Leti and his menagerie made me laugh. I want one of his jumpers though. Can’t wait for book 2. Really recommend.

Liash

DNF at 45%

Reviewed in Australia 🇦🇺 on May 24, 2022

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I tried, I really did, but this was just a little too ridiculous. There was no depth, no character development, the storyline wasn't going anywhere, and the interactions between characters were childish and not what I'd expect of an experienced mercenary crew of varying alien backgrounds. There was so much potential for this to be amazing, and yet the focus was on the silly humour and over the top insta-love. This might appeal to others, but it wasn't for me.

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