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The Vixen War Bride #3
Uncivil Affairs
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Happy... Arbor Day?
As Captain Ben Gibson and his Army Rangers continue to improve relations between the humans and the Va'Shen villagers of Pelle, Gibson is invited to participate in the village's ruling council. During his first meeting, what starts as a little white lie to make it acceptable for the Va'Shen to accept food aid snowballs into a huge festival for both races and big opportunities for the U.S. military to interact with their alien hosts (without being shot at).
But while Gibson and company are busy with the festival, a Va'Shen noble comes to Pelle, intent on making the Va'Shen high priestess, Alacea, his bride. And he won't take no for an answer.
As Captain Ben Gibson and his Army Rangers continue to improve relations between the humans and the Va'Shen villagers of Pelle, Gibson is invited to participate in the village's ruling council. During his first meeting, what starts as a little white lie to make it acceptable for the Va'Shen to accept food aid snowballs into a huge festival for both races and big opportunities for the U.S. military to interact with their alien hosts (without being shot at).
But while Gibson and company are busy with the festival, a Va'Shen noble comes to Pelle, intent on making the Va'Shen high priestess, Alacea, his bride. And he won't take no for an answer.
298 pages, Paperback
First published November 12, 2021
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June 22, 2022
The Vixen War Bride book 3. Spoilers ahead for the earlier ones.
Ben is invited to the Aderen, the village council. Which brings up issues. They will not accept charity they desperately need, so Ben tries to frame it as a gift in light of the holiday -- err -- Arbor Day.
Meanwhile, the Va'shen Lord Voro has decided Alacea is a suitable new bride, since he has manage to wangle an Exception after the death of his wife.
The Arbor Day idea gets out of hand. And Lord Voro is horrified by the realization he can't have her because she married a Dark One. It involves a damaged bridge, a grateful farmer telling about a downed aircraft, making hamburgers, a desperate fight with a local creature, discussion of their marriage customs, and more.
Ben is invited to the Aderen, the village council. Which brings up issues. They will not accept charity they desperately need, so Ben tries to frame it as a gift in light of the holiday -- err -- Arbor Day.
Meanwhile, the Va'shen Lord Voro has decided Alacea is a suitable new bride, since he has manage to wangle an Exception after the death of his wife.
The Arbor Day idea gets out of hand. And Lord Voro is horrified by the realization he can't have her because she married a Dark One. It involves a damaged bridge, a grateful farmer telling about a downed aircraft, making hamburgers, a desperate fight with a local creature, discussion of their marriage customs, and more.
July 14, 2025
I'm finding this series both clever and endearing. Not always the best writing, but the plot is engaging and the various characters mesh well. The bad guys are a bit thin, but they provide the challenges that help our intrepid friends find common beliefs that bring them closer together.
I'll keep reading.
I'll keep reading.
July 30, 2022
Entertaining, but same flaws.
Third book of the series. I found the same level of entertainment, also the same level of flaws.
Typical of the other two books were the "typo" errors (really auto-correct errors, e.g. using "accept" rather than "except" "while" rather than "whole"). The author should have paid a professional editor. If he did use one, he should find a better one.
I do enjoy the story and the characters, however.
Third book of the series. I found the same level of entertainment, also the same level of flaws.
Typical of the other two books were the "typo" errors (really auto-correct errors, e.g. using "accept" rather than "except" "while" rather than "whole"). The author should have paid a professional editor. If he did use one, he should find a better one.
I do enjoy the story and the characters, however.
November 18, 2021
One Of My Favorite Series
Ben is still conflicted about his relationship with the local high priestess. She assumes that they are married and he is confused with the whole cultural trap. He needs her to interface with the local people, to help them and promote peace. She believes that she must sacrifice herself to protect her people. Communication misunderstandings make for delicious humor. Are they actually getting closer, even with all the cultural and communication misunderstandings. I like the action, humor, world building, and romance. It feels as if I'm with them and see what they see, feel what they feel, and experience their uncertainty. I look forward to the next book.
Ben is still conflicted about his relationship with the local high priestess. She assumes that they are married and he is confused with the whole cultural trap. He needs her to interface with the local people, to help them and promote peace. She believes that she must sacrifice herself to protect her people. Communication misunderstandings make for delicious humor. Are they actually getting closer, even with all the cultural and communication misunderstandings. I like the action, humor, world building, and romance. It feels as if I'm with them and see what they see, feel what they feel, and experience their uncertainty. I look forward to the next book.
November 13, 2021
A phenomenal series!
I didn't think this series could get better, but Uncivil Affairs made me laugh out loud many times (Dr Morant is so hilarious), made me want to cry, and raised as many questions as it gave answers. The world building is incredible, the cast of characters is believable and loveable, and the story flew by. Ramirez often steals the story, but Burgers has become another of my favorites. The original, unique premise is still fascinating: what happens if we're not alone, and we're mistaken for a great evil?
I didn't think this series could get better, but Uncivil Affairs made me laugh out loud many times (Dr Morant is so hilarious), made me want to cry, and raised as many questions as it gave answers. The world building is incredible, the cast of characters is believable and loveable, and the story flew by. Ramirez often steals the story, but Burgers has become another of my favorites. The original, unique premise is still fascinating: what happens if we're not alone, and we're mistaken for a great evil?
June 13, 2023
A really serious story, don't look at the title or book covers - it's totally misleading especially if you read some jap novels before - it's not that for sure.
I've read all 5 books (as of now) and I must say, the plot and progress is really great especially when you count it as overall and it definitely gets better and better from one book to the other.
I'm gonna mention some tags for future readers: military, tragedy, romance, no-harem, political, religion, drama, action, sci-fi (story on alien planet, no space battles etc. for what I'm really grateful)
I've read all 5 books (as of now) and I must say, the plot and progress is really great especially when you count it as overall and it definitely gets better and better from one book to the other.
I'm gonna mention some tags for future readers: military, tragedy, romance, no-harem, political, religion, drama, action, sci-fi (story on alien planet, no space battles etc. for what I'm really grateful)
March 6, 2022
Making a seemingly ridiculous premise seem realistic, these books are a treat and not at all what one would expect from start to end. Protagonists and minor characters are smart, consistent and definitely not capricious. Dialogue is well written and the plot and doesn’t fall for the usual predictable traps.
November 13, 2021
Great third book!
I was very pleased with this book.
The character development was good and I am still excited to see the little bits that fill out the world building.
I can't wait to see what happens next
I was very pleased with this book.
The character development was good and I am still excited to see the little bits that fill out the world building.
I can't wait to see what happens next
April 1, 2022
Damn good series
Hope to see book 4 soon. It's nice how the author incorporated the crazy nuances of life as a service member in DoD, combined the level of detail about the fox people culture and way of life builds universe that makes me want to read more
Hope to see book 4 soon. It's nice how the author incorporated the crazy nuances of life as a service member in DoD, combined the level of detail about the fox people culture and way of life builds universe that makes me want to read more
October 1, 2022
Saga Continues…
Love this military SciFy series. Creative and original story line.
Author does an excellent job of both developing and describing the interactions of two very different cultures - human and alien. Looking forward to more books in the series!!
Love this military SciFy series. Creative and original story line.
Author does an excellent job of both developing and describing the interactions of two very different cultures - human and alien. Looking forward to more books in the series!!
December 4, 2021
Nice read
A new approach to a standard theme. These characters are investing and you can guess where circumstances will take them but the journey is worth it.
A new approach to a standard theme. These characters are investing and you can guess where circumstances will take them but the journey is worth it.
December 7, 2021
I like this kind of book
I don't often get a chance to read a series like and I enjoyed so very much.
Keep up the good work, looking forward to the next one.
I don't often get a chance to read a series like and I enjoyed so very much.
Keep up the good work, looking forward to the next one.
January 6, 2022
Dude is great writer
I hope to see more from him. This series has been a fun and wild ride from start to finish. Can not wait for more. Please write like the wind.
I hope to see more from him. This series has been a fun and wild ride from start to finish. Can not wait for more. Please write like the wind.
October 13, 2022
I'm really enjoying these books. The situations provoked by culture misunderstandings are really funny.
January 13, 2023
Outstanding 3rd installment of this series. Not only is the military society feel correct, but I also love the alien race and the social situations they create.
December 30, 2023
4.5 stars. This series continues to be very good.
February 12, 2024
In many series, the "Prologue" is just a rehash of the story. In this third installment of the Vixen War Bride it appears to set up the conflict for the book.
June 6, 2025
The series continues to be enjoyable. We begin to see more of a relationship between Ben and the titular vixen bride. Again, my only complaint is each book feels a bit short.
December 16, 2023
I keep laughing out loud while reading these books. They are far better than the title "The Vixen War Bride" makes it out to be. They're not revolutionary, and so follow quite a few common tropes, but that doesn't take away from the enjoyability. Doscher manages to deliver a well written story with themes such as cultural differences, miscommunication, trauma, oppression, good and evil and so on.
November 25, 2022
Continues strong with a good mix of serious stuff and humour. Consistent with and a straight progression from the first two books, this series is if anything getting better as it goes.
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