Rion (Pendragon Legacy, Book 2)

 "Fantastic sci-fi paranroamal romance, but some patience is necessary and awarded" 2010-02-13
By Katie
The second Pendragon Legacy series starts with Rion, one of Lucan's friends from the first book, and his attraction to Marisa, Lucan's sister. Their attraction is immediate and intense, but when Marisa feels strong emotion, such as when she is intimate with Rion, her telepathic emotions extended to other dragonshifters. After discovering her talent, Rion kidnaps Marisa and takes her back to his home world of Honor where most of the dragonshapers are enslaved or imprisoned.

Can Rion save the people of Honor? Will Marisa ever forgive him?

I adored how this story began. The complicated love story between Marisa and Rion began immediately, catching my attention from the start. Then, suddenly there is a change in environment. A new world appears full of new creatures, new styles, and technology. The tie between the world as we know it and the off-world cultures is something about this book I enjoyed thoroughly. The author urges the reader to push their imagination and welcomes us to these the new worlds.

I believe many women readers can relate to Marisa. She is strong, yet not too strong. Also, she stands up for herself, but she is too nice. I think many of these qualities represent the traits we women all share. Therefore, when Rion comes at her full force, it is hard to deny his attraction and seductions. Although Rion takes advantage of Marisa, I never disliked him. He has reasons for his actions, is a rational character, and very likable. You will fall hard for Rion. Guaranteed. Marisa never stood a chance.

Although I thought some portions of the story were slow, the beginning and the end are incredible. I have only read Lucan and Rion by Ms. Kearney, but her consistency is commendable. She catches the reader early on and ends the story strongly. Therefore, some parts of the plot may seem slow, but awards wait for those that are patient.

Overall, I recommend the Pendragon Legacy series. Interestingly, I believe Rion can be read without reading his predecessor Lucan, but I highly suggest reading the first in the series. Both are good stories and strong installments in an up-and-coming paranormal series.

Rion

 "Fantastic sci-fi paranroamal romance, but some patience is necessary and awarded" 2010-02-13
By Katie
The second Pendragon Legacy series starts with Rion, one of Lucan's friends from the first book, and his attraction to Marisa, Lucan's sister. Their attraction is immediate and intense, but when Marisa feels strong emotion, such as when she is intimate with Rion, her telepathic emotions extended to other dragonshifters. After discovering her talent, Rion kidnaps Marisa and takes her back to his home world of Honor where most of the dragonshapers are enslaved or imprisoned.

Can Rion save the people of Honor? Will Marisa ever forgive him?

I adored how this story began. The complicated love story between Marisa and Rion began immediately, catching my attention from the start. Then, suddenly there is a change in environment. A new world appears full of new creatures, new styles, and technology. The tie between the world as we know it and the off-world cultures is something about this book I enjoyed thoroughly. The author urges the reader to push their imagination and welcomes us to these the new worlds.

I believe many women readers can relate to Marisa. She is strong, yet not too strong. Also, she stands up for herself, but she is too nice. I think many of these qualities represent the traits we women all share. Therefore, when Rion comes at her full force, it is hard to deny his attraction and seductions. Although Rion takes advantage of Marisa, I never disliked him. He has reasons for his actions, is a rational character, and very likable. You will fall hard for Rion. Guaranteed. Marisa never stood a chance.

Although I thought some portions of the story were slow, the beginning and the end are incredible. I have only read Lucan and Rion by Ms. Kearney, but her consistency is commendable. She catches the reader early on and ends the story strongly. Therefore, some parts of the plot may seem slow, but awards wait for those that are patient.

Overall, I recommend the Pendragon Legacy series. Interestingly, I believe Rion can be read without reading his predecessor Lucan, but I highly suggest reading the first in the series. Both are good stories and strong installments in an up-and-coming paranormal series.

Rion Greenline 6-by-8-Foot Backyard Hobby Greenhouse

 "NICE GREENHOUSE" 2008-05-05
By M. Hyatt (CENTRALHATCHEE)
PROS:
1.VERY ATTRACTIVE
2.QUALITY MATERIALS
3.FAIRLY EASY TO ASSEMBLE- READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTION EXACTLY
CONS:
1.LOW HEADROOM
2.BOLTS BREAK EASILY...NO EXTRAS...SPECIALTY MADE BOLTS, HARD TO FIND AT HARDWARE STORES...IF NEED EXTRA BOLTS, YOU NEED TO ORDER FROM COMPANY

WITH THAT SAID, I AM VERY PLEASED WITH FINISHED PRODUCT. I RAISED MY GREEN HOUSE USING 2 BY 6 TREATED LUMBER. THIS PROVIVES 6 IN. MORE HEADROOM. HELPFUL HINT - DO NOT TIGHTEN ANY BOLTS UNTIL ASSEMBLY IS FINISHED.....ALL IN ALL A GOOD LITTLE GREENHOUSE.
FYI-- THIS SAME GREENHOUSE (EXCEPT FOR THE COLOR) SELLS FOR $200 LESS. IT IS CALLED THE RION SILVER HOBBY GREENHOUSE ...CHECK IT OUT ON THIS SITE.

Lucan (Pendragon Legacy)

 "A New Name In Futuristics!" 2009-11-04
By Kelly Moran (WISCONSIN)
Author Susan Kearney is a native of New Jersey , writes full time and has sold books to the industries' top publishing houses. As an award-winning author, Kearney earned a Business Degree from the University of Michigan . Her knowledge and experience spans throughout the romance genre, and her fifty plus books include contemporary, romantic suspense, historical, futuristic, science fiction and paranormal novels- With Rion as part of this series coming in December 2009, and Jordan coming in March 2010. She resides in Tampa , Florida with her husband and children.

High Priestess and Healer of her people on Pendragon, Lady Cael, has always accepted her fate and destiny. Her calling and position doesn't allow for a life mate, nor can she be touched or it will break taboo and the will of Goddess. Both feared and respected equally, Cael has become accustomed to her life of solitude. But a mysterious explorer named Lucan Rourke doesn't know her secrets and his forbidden touch is making her crave things that her birthright doesn't allow. Lucan has only one purpose for being on Pendragon- find the mythical Holy Grail and get back to Earth before it's too late. The fate of Earth's survival rests in his hands, so he cannot afford the immediate attraction he feels for Cael, nor the distraction. Soon they must join forces to defeat the army of Tribes, who want to find the Grail and use it for selfish purposes. When a warrant goes out for their arrest for murder, they must fight not only to find the Grail, but to survive long enough to use it.

This is a futuristic romance, and if I'm being honest, I did a rather large dramatic eye roll when I learned of the Grail as a plot line, with King Arthur traveling to this planet hundreds of years ago to keep it safe. However, I quickly reminded myself that this was a fictional/fantasy/futuristic book and the author's gifted writing makes you believe in the seemingly out-there story. That's what makes Kearney stand out in this rapidly evolving sub-genre of romance. With a great eye for detailed setting and quick-witted dialog, readers can revel in the fast-pace action and get hooked from cover to cover. Steamy, intense, and sometimes hilarious- I very much look forward to the two other books in this series and where she goes with it. Recommended!



Kelly Moran,

Author and Reviewer

Kidsongs A Day with the Animals [VHS]

The Rion Antirron Bridge

Jordan (Pendragon Legacy)

 "WOW" 2010-03-20
By Kelly Moran (WISCONSIN)
USA Today best-selling author Susan Kearney is a native of New Jersey, writes full time and has sold books to the industries' top publishing houses. As an award-winning author, Kearney earned a Business Degree from the University of Michigan. Her knowledge and experience spans throughout the romance genre, and her fifty plus books include contemporary, romantic suspense, historical, futuristic, science fiction and paranormal novels-- with Lucan and Rion as part of this series. She resides in Tampa, Florida with her husband and children.

After the death of her parents when she was just a child, Vivianne Blackstone focused on surviving and eventually became CEO of the Vesta Corporation. She's put her love life on hold, and her latest project is a spaceship designed to protect Earth from the deadly Tribes. But its engineer, Jordan McArthur, not only threatens her job, but her heart too. Jordan's past is tied to King Arthur, and he's on a mission of his own. He needs to find an ancient artifact in order to save the galaxy. Vivianne's ship is the only way to do that. When the ship is launched with a small, unsuspecting crew, Vivianne and Jordan are on a quest across the stars to the very end in order save all they hold dear. As the past and future collide, the passion between them is knocking down their defenses, and may just be the key to saving the world.

This is book three in the Pendragon Legacy series, the final installment, with Lucan and Rion coming before it. These books stand alone, with it not being necessary to have read the other books, but I would recommend it, as you'll get more out of the experience if you do.

If you've read the other books in this series, you won't be let down by this conclusion. It tied the other books together, continued the mission to save the galaxy, and was just as hot as the first two. Though I enjoyed the others, each book built in intensity, making this one pop. In this genre, an author really has to make the reader believe the plot is possible. Susan not only does that, she makes you wonder `what if'. The secondary characters added nicely to the plot, the setting was laid out in great detail, and the main characters were relatable. Here is an author who knows her conflict too, making this very hard to put down.

If futuristic romance is the future of romance, I'm on board...especially if Susan Kearney is writing them!

RION MLT3 Mini Lean-To Greenhouse

 "Don't Buy This Product" 2005-04-30
By W. Chilcote
The Rion Mini Lean-To greenhouse comes in a flimsy cardboard box that contains about a hundred plastic parts. It difficult to put together because the parts are poorly labeled. (Making it even more difficult for me was that several parts were missing.) The 12 page instruction manual shows several diagrams - but no photos - with parts labelled to help with assembly. One classic exerpt on page 7, "The 'OUT' on the 2D connector should face the inside of the Mini Lean-To". This kind of product gives the term "some assembly required" a bad name.

Also, it's a bit pricely to be so flimsy and poorly designed. Save yourself the trouble get something else.

Donald J Pliner Women's Rion2 7070 Mule,Black/Tan,5 M US

Original HP Color LaserJet CB401A Cyan Print Cartridge in Retail Packaging