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Fortune's Hero
by
Jenna Bennett (Goodreads Author)
Quinn Conlan had it all: a fast ship, a great crew, a gorgeous girlfriend, money, and adventure around every bend. That was before he agreed to ferry a shipload of weapons to the besieged planet Marica. Now he’s stuck in the prison colony on Marica-3, enduring weekly sessions with the camp’s �medical team,” and praying for a quick death before he breaks under the torture a...more
Paperback, 400 pages
Published
December 11th 2012
by Entangled Select
(first published August 7th 2012)
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Quinn Conlan was caught smuggling weapons to the Marican resistance and he and his crew were sent to the prison colony on Marica-3 where he has died, many times, rather than reveal what he knows about the rebels. Each time the torture ends his life, the medical team drags him back, so they can begin again. After months of hell, he’s no longer afraid of dying. If he thought it would stick, he’d probably be longing for it.
He has no skin in the resistance or their war and has no reason to be loyal...more
He has no skin in the resistance or their war and has no reason to be loyal...more
Well, that ending was sudden! It didn't quite feel complete either, because there was still a heck of a lot to do to get everyone's butts out of trouble. But I guess maybe we'll learn more about how Quinn and co get out of Marican space in the next book? Hope so.
I enjoyed this book. Quinn, the hero, was freaking awesome. Seriously. Read the book and you'll have a mad crush on him to, if you like Han Solo-like heroes. (I do.)
Elsa was alright. Honestly, I just think I held a grudge against her thr...more
I enjoyed this book. Quinn, the hero, was freaking awesome. Seriously. Read the book and you'll have a mad crush on him to, if you like Han Solo-like heroes. (I do.)
Elsa was alright. Honestly, I just think I held a grudge against her thr...more
There are a few things you should know about me at the beginning of this review.
1.) I don’t like man vs. nature stories. I don’t. I never have. I’ve never made it all the way through most of the classic movies of man v. nature: The African Queen, any of the Indiana Jones movies, I haven’t even made it through Romancing the Stone and for Heaven’s sake that one is about a ROMANCE WRITER. I mean that one should be an obvious like for me right? Nope.
2.) I don’t really like sci-fi romance. I’ve tri...more
1.) I don’t like man vs. nature stories. I don’t. I never have. I’ve never made it all the way through most of the classic movies of man v. nature: The African Queen, any of the Indiana Jones movies, I haven’t even made it through Romancing the Stone and for Heaven’s sake that one is about a ROMANCE WRITER. I mean that one should be an obvious like for me right? Nope.
2.) I don’t really like sci-fi romance. I’ve tri...more
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This dual review was originally posted at Book Lovers Inc.
Has: When I first encountered the premise of a Sci Fi prison break typesque romance it was no contest that I would want to pick this book up! Quinn a smuggler, is captured, imprisoned and tortured for information about the rebels he has been helping with supplies. But he has refused to let the Rhenian authorities to break him down or to betray the Marican rebellion. But during a torture session, Quinn manages to escape with a hostage, Els...more
Has: When I first encountered the premise of a Sci Fi prison break typesque romance it was no contest that I would want to pick this book up! Quinn a smuggler, is captured, imprisoned and tortured for information about the rebels he has been helping with supplies. But he has refused to let the Rhenian authorities to break him down or to betray the Marican rebellion. But during a torture session, Quinn manages to escape with a hostage, Els...more
Good FORTUNE for Scifi Romance Lovers
I love the blending of science fiction and romance. It's one of my favorite subgenres, but it's just not as popular as its cousins, paranormal and time-travel. So, when I find a new series of scifi romance that can blend the best of scifi and a sexy romance I sit up and take notice. If you're the same way you are going to love FORTUNE'S HERO.
While I wouldn't quite compare Quinn Conlan to Han Solo, scifi fans who love the hero with a questionable sense of mora...more
I love the blending of science fiction and romance. It's one of my favorite subgenres, but it's just not as popular as its cousins, paranormal and time-travel. So, when I find a new series of scifi romance that can blend the best of scifi and a sexy romance I sit up and take notice. If you're the same way you are going to love FORTUNE'S HERO.
While I wouldn't quite compare Quinn Conlan to Han Solo, scifi fans who love the hero with a questionable sense of mora...more
Yep, the pace is slow. Yep, there are some things that make you go hmmmm, like: They're on a planet where the only facility is a prison. The H has been badly, badly tortured. He manages to escape, with a hostage, to a flat, inhospitable terrain - and they aren't recaptured in minutes? The reason for the underground scene totally escaped me for quite awhile, until I worked out a reason that satisfied me.
However, by the end of the book, I was mad...because I'm dying to know what happens next! The...more
However, by the end of the book, I was mad...because I'm dying to know what happens next! The...more
When the author described the book as "Indiana Jones meets Firefly," I was hooked. I love Indiana Jones. I love Firefly. Together? Of course I had to read it.
Welcome to Marica-3, prison world and torture palace. That's unfortunate for the hero, Quinn Conlan, whose gun-smuggling activities for the Marican resistance have landed him in hot water with the militaristic Rhenians and the diabolical Dr. Sterling. Don't let that "doctor" title fool you, because Sterling isn't as interested in the health...more
Welcome to Marica-3, prison world and torture palace. That's unfortunate for the hero, Quinn Conlan, whose gun-smuggling activities for the Marican resistance have landed him in hot water with the militaristic Rhenians and the diabolical Dr. Sterling. Don't let that "doctor" title fool you, because Sterling isn't as interested in the health...more
My full review can be found here at Book Lovers Inc as a joint review with Marlene.
http://www.bookloversinc.com/2012/11/...
Quick thoughts and mini reivew:
This had a great premise, of a prison break in a barren planet which is run by a fascist like goverment. However the pace was pretty slow and plodding despite a great buildup with the romance and some inconsistencies with the plot. This is more of a 2 and half stars for me.
http://www.bookloversinc.com/2012/11/...
Quick thoughts and mini reivew:
This had a great premise, of a prison break in a barren planet which is run by a fascist like goverment. However the pace was pretty slow and plodding despite a great buildup with the romance and some inconsistencies with the plot. This is more of a 2 and half stars for me.
I thought this book was really cool. I snagged it for free I think and then sat on it for awhile because the cover kind of turned me off. Looked a little too "romancy" for my tastes. While there was an element of that, it wasn't overwhelming in the least.
Solid storyline, good characters. I sincerely hope this author is writing more in this world.
Solid storyline, good characters. I sincerely hope this author is writing more in this world.
Check out my review and two teasers here: http://frommetoyouvideophoto.blogspot.com/2012/11/feasted-on-soldiers-of-fortune-series.html
I enjoyed this very much. Especially the heroine's evolution into a good guy. I can't wait for the sequel.
This book reminded me a lot of Anne McCaffrey at her prime--Killashandra style.
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