The Tracker's Dilemma

By: Ruby Lionsdrake

Narrated by: Jill Redfield

Sergeant Heath “Tick” Hawthorn, the best tracker in Mandrake Company and the captain’s right-hand man, has been admiring microbiologist Lauren Keys from afar for months. Unfortunately, she’s dedicated to her science and doesn’t seem to have any interest in relationships. He’s not even sure she knows his name.

Determined to change that, Heath develops a surefire plan: He signs up to be a specimen in her latest study. Once she gets to know him better, he’s positive she’ll find his charms appealing.

But when he starts hearing other people's thoughts and receiving eerie premonitions, he questions the wisdom of turning himself into a lab rat. On a mission planet-side with Lauren, they finally have some time alone together, but he’s too worried he’s turning into a freak to be charming. Further, the outing soon turns dangerous, as predators and bounty hunters show an interest in the party. If he and Lauren aren’t careful, they’ll end up dead instead of dating. Maybe Heath's plan wasn’t as surefire as he thought.

©2016 Ruby Lionsdrake (P)2018 Podium Publishing

Happy Tick finally gets his HEA

I really like Tick/Heath he’s so sweet and considerate. Unsure of himself, yes, very. I find it adorable, because he is definitely deprived of flirtatious interactions with the opposite sex, being a mercenary. It’s funny listening to him out of his element.

Lauren was a little too judgmental for my liking, But if you like Sheldon (TBBT) type personalities I guess you will find her quirks funny. It’s funny at times but mostly awkward. It gets really awkward during intimate dialogue, because it seems too scientific and robotic, not hot and steamy.

Although I appreciate the characters so much and enjoy Lionsdrake’s books, this one wasn’t my absolute favorite. I’m holding out hope that Striker’s crazy butt will get his HEA.

just what was expected

willow - everyone should have a friend like him.
yes, I ve known some lab rats who were that oblivious, wait... I've been that preoccupied with my GIS.

It’s a Sweet Boy Meets Girls Story

If you’re looking for a good story about integrity, loyalty, action-packedpacked plots, wit, and characters that are very easy to like or dislike, this is a great series. As I was reading the books, I actually stopped and laughed out loud at some of the quips and wits of the author. The interaction of the romantic portions certainly makes your cheeks pink and draws you right in. Lindsay‘s (true name of author) characters are endearing and you end up really enjoying the relationships and the dilemmas of the characters. This is an author I have enjoyed for a long time under her real name. Under her real name, her series are amazing and I have enjoyed listening and reading them over and over.

Disappointed

I have liked the Mandrake Company series, and the narrator was good. However, I could not finish this one. I liked “Tick” character, but could NOT stand the lead female. She’s an self-absorbed intellectual snob. Basically she’s so focused on “her work”, doesn’t believe anything or anyone outside of that is worth her time or consideration. Don’t care if she ends up getting her head out of her butt, Tick’s a good guy and deserves better.

Great story, great series

I have been enjoying the adventures of the Mandrake Company, and the trouble they get into and out of. The author has a wonderful way of telling a story, that I have enjoyed in different universes. It is good to finally see women being an equal partner in a story, especially in science fiction. The mix of action and “naughtiness” is well balanced and intertwined perfectly. The narrator is excellent. I highly recommend this book and series, but if don’t like “naughtiness” in a story you may want to think twice. I hope there are a couple more adventures with The Mandrake Company at some point in the future...maybe Viktor and Ankari going to her family’s planet