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4.5*

Re-read 22nd - 23rd February 2020

Re-read 11th March - 12th March 2018

While I loved this one again on the re-read it's no longer my favourite. Fearless was outstanding the first time and even better on the second.

Original review.

4.5*

Re-read 22nd - 23rd February 2020

Re-read 11th March - 12th March 2018

While I loved this one again on the re-read it's no longer my favourite. Fearless was outstanding the first time and even better on the second.

Original review.

I absolutely loved this novella, although at 212 pages it's as long as some of the books I read.
It's difficult to say it's my favourite (but I think it is) when 'Fearless' was so brilliant and 'Price of Angels' was simply captivating but this is slightly different it's more of an overview, instead of most of the attention being focused on one couple here we get to spend time with all of them and it's great in fact it works so well I'm hoping we get one of these 'novellas' every couple of books.
We catch up with Ava, Mercy and Remy as they deal with the arrival of Colin. Michael and Holly are adjusting to married life and Sam comes face to face with her school crush. Aidan has some changes ahead and poor Tango is in danger of getting lost in his past. Talking of Tango I have to say I'm absolutely dreading his book, I love him but his book is going to be so difficult to read, I was hoping his story would just run through the others but unfortunately book 5 'Loverboy' is his.
This is written in the same style as the previous books which means the usual POV changes with no warning but I think I'm getting used to it now.

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4.5 stars

Loved it! This novella is a like a warm blanket. Catching up with everyone and the arrival of Colin.

GAAHH!! Mercy.

Aidan is growing on me.

Feb 08, 2016 ~IreneOust~ rated it it was amazing

This author continues to amaze me. I should be used to it by now but with every book in the series I am more and more in awe of her writing. 'Half My Blood' is a novella that is just over 100 pages but it packs so much info and so many feels that I feel like I just finished another novel the size of 'Fearless' (that was 800 pages +) and I mean it in THE most positive way!

I won't say much about this installment [since nothing I'll ever say will do this or any other of Lauren Gilley's books justic

I won't say much about this installment [since nothing I'll ever say will do this or any other of Lauren Gilley's books justice it deserves] but if you plan on reading this series, this novella is a MUST read. It let's you catch up with old friends and introduces you to new ones. Do NOT skip it. It is simply BRILLIANT. (I am sure, while trying to review Lauren's work in the past, I've used that word once or twice but it's very fitting.)

Make sure to check out TeriLyn's Spoiler Free Review of Half My Blood because it's FAB!

Cheers!

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This is listed as a novella, but it's anything but (in a GREAT way), Lauren Gilley packed so much into this one. It's definitely not a standalone and doesn't feature just one couple, rather it's a catch up with characters we've already met as well as hinting at what is coming up for some of these beloved characters.

Mercy is dealing with a whole lot of doo-doo with Colin showing up on the scene, a Colin that won't go away or take no for an answer. I loved the snippets of tenderness between Merc

Mercy is dealing with a whole lot of doo-doo with Colin showing up on the scene, a Colin that won't go away or take no for an answer. I loved the snippets of tenderness between Merc and Ava, and also their new baby boy. The feels!!

Michael and Holly, Ghost and Mags, Aidan and even Tango are featured, driving their stories forward and giving so, so much more to look forward to. How an author can pack so much into a novella, with multiple POV changes and so much going on with no clear ending and still get 5 stars from so many readers is beyond me. Yet LG does this flawlessly.

Another superb read in my all time favourite MC series, ever!

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Apr 18, 2020 Jan rated it it was amazing

***** 4.5 Stars *****

Oh, wow.
And to think I almost skipped this one.
The Horror. 😱🤯
Beautiful!!!!!!

Jan 28, 2016 TeriLyn rated it it was amazing

5+ "We are connected." Stars

Half My Blood is a novella in the Dartmoor series showing readers a little slice of real life for our beloved characters of the Lean Dogs MC. Told from multiple points of view, this shorter story enhances fans appreciation for these characters by showing us the love, loyalty, and forward motion in all of their lives. It sets fans up nicely for what's to come in the series providing deeper snippets and clues into each their individual plots. The plot of the MC itself isn't moving forward in this novella but it doesn't matter as Gilley weaves together a beautiful story testing the resolve and love of her characters. We're given a birds eye view into a span of time where we learn just a little more about the characters and internal make up of this club. With Gilley's masterful story-telling at play it was a novella I'm beyond grateful it was written. Her skill at developing her characters is unrivaled in literary fiction. And her prose continually astounds me. This cannot be read as a stand alone - the series must be read in the order provided.

I LOVE the Lean Dogs MC!

Second read: September 2020 - I love this novella and all the new events it unravels.

Reviews for previous books in the series:
Book One: Fearless
Book Two: Price of Angels

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4.5 stars

It is touted as a novella but, honestly, it felt like a full novel to me. I really enjoyed it. Caught up with all the characters. It was sort of a follow up to the first two books and a prequel to forthcoming books.

"Well, how's that for hospitality?" he asked with a laugh.
"You know, you're in the South, darlin'. Aren't ya s'posed to be bringing me a cold glass of tea?"

Colin came across as a bit of a dick. Not sure if he crops up in future books.

"She's my conscience. My soul. The

4.5 stars

"Well, how's that for hospitality?" he asked with a laugh.
"You know, you're in the South, darlin'. Aren't ya s'posed to be bringing me a cold glass of tea?"

Colin came across as a bit of a dick. Not sure if he crops up in future books.

"She's my conscience. My soul. The only part of me that hasn't gone dark."

Warmed a bit more to Michael and Holly. Still love Maggie, Ghost, Ava, Mercy.

Aidan. Mmmm, not sure I like him yet. Look forward to his story ... and to Tango's.

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Sep 20, 2016 Elaine rated it it was amazing

4.5 Stars

What a fantastic extra book to add to this series.
We catch up on the lives of Ava, Mercy, Holly and Michael, Maggie and Ghost and Aiden and Tango.
It follows straight on from Price of Angels Holly and Michael's story.
Ava is now a mother and enjoying her new role.
Holly and Michael have at last something to look forward to but they are both unsure how to be with each other.
Mercy has a surprise visitor.
And then there is Aiden, his life is about to crash around him....

Each book I read in t

4.5 Stars

Each book I read in this series just intrigues me a little more.

I can't wait to read Aidens story, I think he is about to become a man.

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May 20, 2015 Naksed rated it liked it

First of all,there is no way the novella Half My Blood, by Lauren Gilley, can be enjoyed as a stand-alone. So if you are perusing the reviews on this book, finger hovering over the one-click buy button, let me stop you right there. Go and read Fearless (yes, all 800 and change pages of it), and then, you still have to go through Price of Angels. While each of the aforementioned books focus on a particular couple, Lauren Gilley has created such a rich world, or rather underworld, in her imagined First of all,there is no way the novella Half My Blood, by Lauren Gilley, can be enjoyed as a stand-alone. So if you are perusing the reviews on this book, finger hovering over the one-click buy button, let me stop you right there. Go and read Fearless (yes, all 800 and change pages of it), and then, you still have to go through Price of Angels. While each of the aforementioned books focus on a particular couple, Lauren Gilley has created such a rich world, or rather underworld, in her imagined outlaw biker club of the Lean Dogs, Knoxville, Tennessee Chapter, with so many characters, each with a detailed back story, that you could not possibly enjoy Half My Blood without being familiar with the myriad of characters who inhabit her fictional world.

Though Half My Blood purportedly refers to the relationships between two sets of half siblings, one filled with love, joy and sacrifice, the other filled with coldness, revulsion, and suspicion, for me, the heart of this book resided in the continuation of the love story between Michael and Holly, the protagonists of Price of Angels. All the stars earned in this review are connected to these wonderful characters who won me over in the previous novel. As for the rest, meh...

There are so many subplots, and hints at future stories, all crammed into this rather short book, that it felt at times a bit of a Peyton Place soap opera, what with all these people living in a small town privy to each other's most shameful secrets, and constantly interfering in each other's lives. I am not sure what the author was trying to achieve with knitting all these wayward threads into one novella where, really, nothing much happens and we are treated to minutiae of the characters' every day lives, which can become quite tedious.

I still enjoy her literary style of writing as well as the magical way in which she makes her characters truly living, breathing, in the flesh people that you feel like you know. I am looking forward to her next chapter of the Lean Dogs biker club in which she will hopefully focus more on a couple of characters rather than all these dizzying, simultaneous subplots.

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"There is a rhythm to everyday life within this club. Steady pulses, like heartbeats. Some people are learning them, finding a way to count them. What is normal? We are connected, We are family. Blood is measured by halves - and we are stronger for it".

Half My Blood is the story of the "other relationships" with the Dogs - half brothers, half-sisters, different types of brotherhood.

I am so glad I clicked this series as it just gets better and better.

Half My Blood should be read after book 2 and

Half My Blood is the story of the "other relationships" with the Dogs - half brothers, half-sisters, different types of brotherhood.

I am so glad I clicked this series as it just gets better and better.

Half My Blood should be read after book 2 and before book 3.

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Sep 30, 2017 Lučka rated it really liked it

Short stories combined into a novella about Dartmoor characters and what's going on with their lives atm. I loved Mercy and Ava's the most, they are my favorite. I didn't like the Tango's story, TBH and I'm very curious about Aidan.
Binge reading this series, what else!? Short stories combined into a novella about Dartmoor characters and what's going on with their lives atm. I loved Mercy and Ava's the most, they are my favorite. I didn't like the Tango's story, TBH and I'm very curious about Aidan.
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Amazing novella!! FIVE Stars!!!

Mar 01, 2016 ⊱✿⊰ Alicia ⊱✿⊰ rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Recommends it for: Lovers of MC's

This is a novella that was in my opinion written to fill us in on the lives of the main Lean Dogs and their old ladies also to dig a little deeper into the lives of some we did not know much about. It was not full of suspense and drama like the full novels but the writing is just as good.
If you are going to read this series and you love it as much as I do I think this is a must read and god how could you not want to read more of this great series.

I read book 1 & 2 of this series such a long time ago and this novella was just what I needed to remember these characters. This book gives us a glimpse of the main Lean Dogs- Mercy, Aiden, Tango, Michael and Walsh and we get to catch up on all the old ladies as well. I forgot how much I loved this series. Can't wait to get started on the rest of these books.

4 Stars
Series: Book 2.5 (must be read after Book 1 & 2)
POV: Multiple

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Sep 07, 2015 Michelle [Helen Geek] rated it it was amazing

Recommended to Michelle by: Anyone -- a must read for readers of this series.

09/11/2015 -- Says it's a novella, but has more than 200 pages. I really liked how this was put together. Setting up others in the series, but also winding some of the previous storylines down a bit too. It was an airplane read for me. Loved it. 5 Stars. 09/11/2015 -- Says it's a novella, but has more than 200 pages. I really liked how this was put together. Setting up others in the series, but also winding some of the previous storylines down a bit too. It was an airplane read for me. Loved it. 5 Stars. ...more

Jan 03, 2018 *Lisa* rated it liked it

I don't know why Tango made me so emotional during this book.

Oct 11, 2015 KindleCousins rated it really liked it

Ah... There he is. Mercy, Mercy, Mercy. It was so worth it. I can't wait until the rest of these stories come to fruition. I love the writing, and character development. Mercy, Mercy, Mercy! Ah... There he is. Mercy, Mercy, Mercy. It was so worth it. I can't wait until the rest of these stories come to fruition. I love the writing, and character development. Mercy, Mercy, Mercy! ...more

I'm positively overwhelmed. I wouldn't change a thing, wouldn't have different characters or personal stories.
This is pretty much book perfection and I've cried real, happy tears when Remy was born.
Couldn't be more in love with an author or series at this point.

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Jun 16, 2015 Sivutha rated it it was amazing

5 Brilliant Stars

I love how this novella detailed and everything in between. I want to know about Tango's story with Ian and I hope Tango found his lady love. Jazz, is a wild card in my opinion and Holly is definitely the shit!! She is getting better thanks to Michael. Sam is also another chick to watch out cause she is not taking crap from anyone. Colin, I will be reading about you soon *wink. Aiden, he needs to recover. And of course Ava and Mercy, the power couple that I really love.

"There'

5 Brilliant Stars

"There's a rhythm to everyday life within this club. Steady pulses, like heartbeats. I'm learning them, finding a way to count them. I don't know what "normal" is for other people, but this is the new normal for me, and it is wonderful. We are connected. We are family. Blood is measured by halves – and we are stronger for it."

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Oct 02, 2015 Suzanne (Lily) rated it really liked it

I read this series and forgot to add it to GR or write a review or leave a rating. Going with 4 stars because I know i enjoyed this series

Dec 29, 2015 Laurie rated it liked it

I'm not as in like with this one as I was with the first two in the series. It tied up some loose ends and it was nice visiting with our friends in the Lean Dogs, but there wasn't a story here. Just some glimpses into the everyday lives of the Lean Dogs.

Aiden had the closest thing to a story, but mainly it was a realization that he came to and a setup for his future book. As for Sam, her sister is a real shit and had trouble written all over her. Mercy and his brother was a sad thing. It's hard

Michael and Holly solidify not only their relationship with each other, but with others in the MC. As much as I adore Ana and Mercy, Michael and Holly are my favorite.

Overall this felt like filler, and I'm not a big believer in the usefulness of filler. I'm glad I got the info and insight laid out in this book, but I think it would have served better as material in a real book.

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It had been a while since I read the first 2 books (which I went back and scanned/reread parts) - I realized I need to get better about not waiting too long to get back to books in a series so that I get the most enjoyment out of them and don't have to refresh myself. This was a good series to get back to and I'm looking forward to getting on to the next ones! It had been a while since I read the first 2 books (which I went back and scanned/reread parts) - I realized I need to get better about not waiting too long to get back to books in a series so that I get the most enjoyment out of them and don't have to refresh myself. This was a good series to get back to and I'm looking forward to getting on to the next ones! ...more

Oct 18, 2021 BookishStacy rated it it was amazing

Man, I am LOVING this series.

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Jan 27, 2016 Lisa rated it really liked it

Fantastic novella from the Dartmoor series. This was so well done. It follows ALL the characters we've met in previous books but fleshes out all those side stories that make this series stand out. There is a lot going on for the Lean Dogs however this book has no other plot or purpose than to let the reader get to know and love these characters more fully. One for the fans! Fantastic novella from the Dartmoor series. This was so well done. It follows ALL the characters we've met in previous books but fleshes out all those side stories that make this series stand out. There is a lot going on for the Lean Dogs however this book has no other plot or purpose than to let the reader get to know and love these characters more fully. One for the fans! ...more

I think this book was only supposed to be like 100 pages for so,...but it seemed to wear me out reading it. It never felt like a novella and like a full novel. It's made me extremely scared to read Tango's story. As it told little snippets of what was going or had gone down with him, I found myself looking through the books to see when his story would be coming up, then browsing a few reviews. And I. Am. Terrified. The reviews have scared me to death to the point I dread reading it.

This novella

This novella was like an in between getting us ready for book 3. It caught up with Mercy and Ava, Holly and Micheal, Tango, and Aiden, and also introduced some new characters that I assume we will be seeing in the next books. I can't say I loved this one. I have no idea why, maybe it's that dread I feel about Tango, but I felt each time I picked it up I was having to force myself to stay with it and just wanting to finish it. Like I said, I can't figure out why.

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5 Stars

I am so in love with this series it just get better and better. I loved this novella......I say novella but it's just as long as most other authors full novels ☺

The more I read about Mercy and Michael the more I love them. Jury is still out on Ghost tho. Aiden I'm not sure about either, I think he has been molly coddled all his life and is kinda in his dad shadow. So I think it will be interesting to see him become a man (even tho he is already 30). As for Tango I am totally intrigued

5 Stars

I am so in love with this series it just get better and better. I loved this novella......I say novella but it's just as long as most other authors full novels ☺

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