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The Mercenaries #1-2
The Mercenaries
The Mercenaries:
LILY
*Makes the plans
MARC
*F@%ks up the plans
LAW
*Saves the plans
Follow them from Casablanca to Bogota, from Kiev to Ithaca, as they steal some diamonds, make some enemies, fall a little in love, and kick a lot of ass.
INCLUDED IN THIS SET:
Best laid Plans, The Mercenaries #1
Out of Plans, The Mercenaries #2
Sneak Peek of LAW., The Mercenaries #3
Bonus Scene
Bonus Material
Interviews
MPAA Rating: R - contains: Violence, Grisly Images, Strong Language, Nudity, and Graphic Sexual Content
LILY
*Makes the plans
MARC
*F@%ks up the plans
LAW
*Saves the plans
Follow them from Casablanca to Bogota, from Kiev to Ithaca, as they steal some diamonds, make some enemies, fall a little in love, and kick a lot of ass.
INCLUDED IN THIS SET:
Best laid Plans, The Mercenaries #1
Out of Plans, The Mercenaries #2
Sneak Peek of LAW., The Mercenaries #3
Bonus Scene
Bonus Material
Interviews
MPAA Rating: R - contains: Violence, Grisly Images, Strong Language, Nudity, and Graphic Sexual Content
- GenresRomantic Suspense
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First published June 21, 2016
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About the author
Stylo Fantome
27 books4,768 followersCrazy woman from a remote location in Alaska (where the need for a creative mind is a necessity!), I have been writing since ... forever? Yeah, that sounds about right. I have been told that I remind people of Lucille Ball - I also see shades of Jennifer Saunders, and Denis Leary. So basically, I laugh a lot, I'm clumsy a lot, and I say the F-word A LOT.
I like dogs more than I like most people, and I don't trust anyone who doesn't drink. No, I do not live in an igloo, and no, the sun does not set for six months out of the year, there's your Alaska lesson for the day. I have mermaid hair - both a curse and a blessing - and most of the time I talk so fast, even I can't understand me.
Yeah. I think that about sums me up.
I also write contemporary romance under the name Penny Sixsmith
I like dogs more than I like most people, and I don't trust anyone who doesn't drink. No, I do not live in an igloo, and no, the sun does not set for six months out of the year, there's your Alaska lesson for the day. I have mermaid hair - both a curse and a blessing - and most of the time I talk so fast, even I can't understand me.
Yeah. I think that about sums me up.
I also write contemporary romance under the name Penny Sixsmith
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September 16, 2016
FABULOUS!!! I was lucky enough to get his boxset for a steal and was beyond thrilled! Fun, thrilling, and action packed start to finish with that unique Fantome style!!!
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June 24, 2016woo hoo, I'm looking forward to Law's story!
Best laid Plans, The Mercenaries #1
Out of Plans, The Mercenaries #2
Sneak Peek of LAW, The Mercenaries #3
Bonus Scene
Bonus Material
Interviews
MPAA Rating: R - contains: Violence, Grisly Images, Strong Language, Nudity, and Graphic Sexual
**Enjoy a sneak peek into Law's book!!!**
LAW.
Helicopters.
The sound of rotor blades haunted him. Sometimes, they were deafening. He could be standing in a crowded market in Bangkok, and all he would hear is womp womp womp.
Kingsley had joined the military at the tender age of seventeen. Some forged paperwork and a couple fake IDs, and he got right in – he knew punishment and discovery was inevitable, but none of it could be as bad as his home life. His step-father took discipline very seriously, and though Kingsley had been over six feet tall since Year Six, he was a string bean. Putting on weight was impossible for him, even though he ate like a horse. His step-father was a local boxing champion, a skill he liked to use often to prove his points.
The military could provide an income, schooling, a chance to travel, and most importantly – would teach him how to properly defend himself. How to make sure no one could ever treat him like that again.
What he'd never expected, though, was to take to it like a duck to water. He'd signed up for simple infantry, but showed such an aptitude for marksmanship, he was moved up through the ranks to sniper quickly. By the time it was discovered that he'd lied about his age, no one cared. He was too good at his job.
And not just shooting. He took to almost everything well. A childhood love for Aikido stayed with him, and he became a high degree black belt. His aptitude for stealth and his above average intellect caused his higher ups to push him towards the intelligence side of the military. He was introduced to the wonders that were SIS – formerly MI6. British intelligence and secret service.
He traveled all over the world. Received training – and gave it – at prestigious places like Quantico and Langley, did tours all over Europe.
Then the war on terror went to a whole new level. At the time, Kingsley had been part of an elite group of soldiers and special agents that were concentrating on gathering information about Al Qaeda. They were instructed to use “any means necessary” – a work ethic that would prove to stick with him later in life.
They were stationed in Afghanistan, operating primarily out of Camp Bastion. It was conjoined with an American military base, the famed Camp Leatherneck. There was a lot of good-natured rivalry going on between the two bases, and while Kingsley enjoyed the rowdy Americans, he kept to himself for the most part.
Obviously, there was an airfield at the base, and all manner of airplanes and jets were taking off, all the time. But for some reason, the helicopters stood out the most for him. He enjoyed helicopters, had received training on several models, and liked to fly in them.
One day, he returned from a fact finding mission and he'd been walking across the base when a Westland Lynx helicopter had flown low over him. A little unusual. He'd lifted his eyes to watch it, squinting in the setting sun, totally not paying attention to anything going on in front of him.
“Watch it!”
But the warning came too late. He rammed into someone, completely bowling them over. He came to a stop, looking down at his feet.
“Sorry.”
She was tiny. Even sprawled out on the ground, he could tell; being somewhat of a giant, he was a good judge of size. He bent down and held out his hand, and though she glared at him, she took it and pulled herself to her feet. He smiled to himself. The pixie in front of him would be lucky if she was even brushing five-foot-two.
“Do you always walk around without looking where you're going?” she snapped, dusting herself off. She had an American accent and was wearing a white lab coat over faded green scrubs.
“Only when I feel like making new friends,” he teased. She glanced up at him, then went back to cleaning herself off.
“Pity it didn't work this time.”
“Oh, I don't know. I'm feeling very friendly.”
“Watch it, soldier. I outrank you.”
“Different countries, love, doesn't count. We're technically peers. Fancy a drink?”
“No. Now get out of my way.”
He laughed as she pushed past him. She was little, but feisty. He wondered what her gig was, what had brought her to Afghanistan.
“The name's Law!” he yelled out at her form as she hurried across the pavement.
“Good for you!”
“And you are!?”
“Someone who doesn't want to be your friend!”
He laughed until she'd disappeared from sight.
My Mercenaries series reviews
Book 1, Best Laid Plans
Book 2, Out of Plans
Book 3, Law
Happy Release Day to Stylo Fantome! Best Laid Plans and Out of Plans is now available in a box set!! The box set is #OnSale for $0.99 for three days (regular price $4.99). Find out why readers and MYSELF love Lily and Marc, AND get a sneak peek at Kingley's book - titled LAW (Mercenaries #3) book below. I can't WAIT for his book!!! #ComingSoon
Follow them from Casablanca to Bogota, from Kiev to Ithaca, as they steal some diamonds, make some enemies, fall a little in love, and kick a lot of ass.
INCLUDED IN THIS SETBest laid Plans, The Mercenaries #1
Out of Plans, The Mercenaries #2
Sneak Peek of LAW, The Mercenaries #3
Bonus Scene
Bonus Material
Interviews
MPAA Rating: R - contains: Violence, Grisly Images, Strong Language, Nudity, and Graphic Sexual
**Enjoy a sneak peek into Law's book!!!**
LAW.
Helicopters.
The sound of rotor blades haunted him. Sometimes, they were deafening. He could be standing in a crowded market in Bangkok, and all he would hear is womp womp womp.
Kingsley had joined the military at the tender age of seventeen. Some forged paperwork and a couple fake IDs, and he got right in – he knew punishment and discovery was inevitable, but none of it could be as bad as his home life. His step-father took discipline very seriously, and though Kingsley had been over six feet tall since Year Six, he was a string bean. Putting on weight was impossible for him, even though he ate like a horse. His step-father was a local boxing champion, a skill he liked to use often to prove his points.
The military could provide an income, schooling, a chance to travel, and most importantly – would teach him how to properly defend himself. How to make sure no one could ever treat him like that again.
What he'd never expected, though, was to take to it like a duck to water. He'd signed up for simple infantry, but showed such an aptitude for marksmanship, he was moved up through the ranks to sniper quickly. By the time it was discovered that he'd lied about his age, no one cared. He was too good at his job.
And not just shooting. He took to almost everything well. A childhood love for Aikido stayed with him, and he became a high degree black belt. His aptitude for stealth and his above average intellect caused his higher ups to push him towards the intelligence side of the military. He was introduced to the wonders that were SIS – formerly MI6. British intelligence and secret service.
He traveled all over the world. Received training – and gave it – at prestigious places like Quantico and Langley, did tours all over Europe.
Then the war on terror went to a whole new level. At the time, Kingsley had been part of an elite group of soldiers and special agents that were concentrating on gathering information about Al Qaeda. They were instructed to use “any means necessary” – a work ethic that would prove to stick with him later in life.
They were stationed in Afghanistan, operating primarily out of Camp Bastion. It was conjoined with an American military base, the famed Camp Leatherneck. There was a lot of good-natured rivalry going on between the two bases, and while Kingsley enjoyed the rowdy Americans, he kept to himself for the most part.
Obviously, there was an airfield at the base, and all manner of airplanes and jets were taking off, all the time. But for some reason, the helicopters stood out the most for him. He enjoyed helicopters, had received training on several models, and liked to fly in them.
One day, he returned from a fact finding mission and he'd been walking across the base when a Westland Lynx helicopter had flown low over him. A little unusual. He'd lifted his eyes to watch it, squinting in the setting sun, totally not paying attention to anything going on in front of him.
“Watch it!”
But the warning came too late. He rammed into someone, completely bowling them over. He came to a stop, looking down at his feet.
“Sorry.”
She was tiny. Even sprawled out on the ground, he could tell; being somewhat of a giant, he was a good judge of size. He bent down and held out his hand, and though she glared at him, she took it and pulled herself to her feet. He smiled to himself. The pixie in front of him would be lucky if she was even brushing five-foot-two.
“Do you always walk around without looking where you're going?” she snapped, dusting herself off. She had an American accent and was wearing a white lab coat over faded green scrubs.
“Only when I feel like making new friends,” he teased. She glanced up at him, then went back to cleaning herself off.
“Pity it didn't work this time.”
“Oh, I don't know. I'm feeling very friendly.”
“Watch it, soldier. I outrank you.”
“Different countries, love, doesn't count. We're technically peers. Fancy a drink?”
“No. Now get out of my way.”
He laughed as she pushed past him. She was little, but feisty. He wondered what her gig was, what had brought her to Afghanistan.
“The name's Law!” he yelled out at her form as she hurried across the pavement.
“Good for you!”
“And you are!?”
“Someone who doesn't want to be your friend!”
He laughed until she'd disappeared from sight.
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My Mercenaries series reviews
Book 1, Best Laid Plans
Book 2, Out of Plans
Book 3, Law
October 22, 2018
What happened to Kingsley’s book? I want more!
October 4, 2016
“Who would’ve thought that in the seedy underworld of drug lords and mercenaries and mob bosses, two people could find each other, fight each other, and then fall in love."
The Mercenaries Series is a romantic suspense series by Author Stylo Fantome. I have just recently found her books, and this box set was my next venture into the binge read.
I devoured this series! It was edge-of-your-seat, spine-tingling, action-packed amazing! I felt like I was the bystander in a movie production. Every part of this story came to life for me; the good, the bad, the ugly, and the shmexy.
Hot tamales! It's always a treat to find a male heroine in a story that can light your fire. But, to find two is a special treat. Marc was the brooding man that nothing and no one could touch...except Lily. Law was suave and stealth. He knew the game as well as Marc, just chose to address it properly. Lily was one kick-butt-and-take-names lady. I LOVED her. She was fierce and strong, but still held onto her feminine wiles.
The intensity of this threesome was a deadly force to be reckoned with. But, somehow, they maintained a level of sarcasm and humor that leveled out the bad in their lives and made this story even more realistic.
These first two books in the Mercenaries Series were a must-read from beginning to end. It is with great anticipation that I wait for Law's story.
“…we don’t have to be these people anymore…”
The Mercenaries Series is a romantic suspense series by Author Stylo Fantome. I have just recently found her books, and this box set was my next venture into the binge read.
I devoured this series! It was edge-of-your-seat, spine-tingling, action-packed amazing! I felt like I was the bystander in a movie production. Every part of this story came to life for me; the good, the bad, the ugly, and the shmexy.
Hot tamales! It's always a treat to find a male heroine in a story that can light your fire. But, to find two is a special treat. Marc was the brooding man that nothing and no one could touch...except Lily. Law was suave and stealth. He knew the game as well as Marc, just chose to address it properly. Lily was one kick-butt-and-take-names lady. I LOVED her. She was fierce and strong, but still held onto her feminine wiles.
The intensity of this threesome was a deadly force to be reckoned with. But, somehow, they maintained a level of sarcasm and humor that leveled out the bad in their lives and made this story even more realistic.
These first two books in the Mercenaries Series were a must-read from beginning to end. It is with great anticipation that I wait for Law's story.
“…we don’t have to be these people anymore…”
April 3, 2018
This should be a movie, in a way that very few books should. I could feel the bullets flying everywhere! Great fun.
May 19, 2020
Are we ever getting Kingsley’s book? Please..?😭
August 23, 2017
I just had to...
I just wanted a sneak peek at Kingsley's book and my gosh I can't wait to read it! The interview was hilarious as it was with Tate and Jameson. So when will LAW be out? Lol...
I just wanted a sneak peek at Kingsley's book and my gosh I can't wait to read it! The interview was hilarious as it was with Tate and Jameson. So when will LAW be out? Lol...
September 9, 2017
Loved!
I loved everything about these books. Can't wait for Law. Hopefully we get more of Lily and Marc also. Loved.
I loved everything about these books. Can't wait for Law. Hopefully we get more of Lily and Marc also. Loved.
November 3, 2017
Again....
I love all her books! Very well written and I don't hesitate to one-click every time. This was an action packed story with great characters.
I love all her books! Very well written and I don't hesitate to one-click every time. This was an action packed story with great characters.
March 5, 2021
Marc. Lily. Law.
If I had kids, these are the names I would choose :D
That is all. I loved this duet; an absolute blast!!
If I had kids, these are the names I would choose :D
That is all. I loved this duet; an absolute blast!!
June 23, 2016
Love this series
Want to read
September 15, 2016oh my god I need this box set and I need Kingsley's book omfg
February 5, 2017
Fantastic series!
I have binged on all of Stylo's books for the last few weeks and I have yet to be disappointed. Great series, looking forward to even more.
I have binged on all of Stylo's books for the last few weeks and I have yet to be disappointed. Great series, looking forward to even more.
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October 11, 2018DNF 21%
I usually finish books in only a few days but this was hard for me to want to pick up. A bit like Romance In the Stone or whatever film it was. It’s just a bit boring for me. Not enough going on with personalities and too much running around away from various horrible gangs.
I usually finish books in only a few days but this was hard for me to want to pick up. A bit like Romance In the Stone or whatever film it was. It’s just a bit boring for me. Not enough going on with personalities and too much running around away from various horrible gangs.
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