Laurell, I love your Merry Gentry series. I have been reading and RE-READING your series since I was about 13. I’m hoping you decide to continue her series because the last book was devastatingly beautiful! And I want to see more of what the kids can do and what life has brought for the Merry Clan! Thanks for creating these books and bringing fantasy to my real life đ
The Meredith Gentry series was so captivating. I have been searching years for this series unable to remember your name and the main charavters name. I finally found it today…my excitment is beyond that of a child on christmas morning. Best series I’ve ever read.
Yes, PLEASE!!!! We need more Merry.. I want to see how the babies grow up, find out who the fathers actually are, if Sholto comes back or not, but definitely need another Merry book ASAP. Please?
Iâve just finished this series. I literally cried over Sholto. Iâm sooo let down that this is the last book. I throughly enjoyed reading them & sincerely hope you get inspired to continue them. Iâve also read all of the Anita Blake series & look forward to the next one. Your imagination & ability to capture the reader & bring everything to life so vividly is truly a gift. I for one, completely encourage & support you as a writer.
We do know who the fathers are: Alastairâs fathers are Doyle and Frost. Gwenhyfarâs (sp?) fathers are Galen, Rhys and miMtral, and Bryluin (sp?) was fathered by Sholto, Royal and Kitto. Itâs on almost the last page of âa shiver of lightâ.
Why has there not been a new Merry Gentry book in years? It literally made me never read series again. I have been so burnt by never finding out who’s baby she is carrying.
I know what you mean!!
I kept trying to remember what book series had the fae in it with a lead female character that was soooo good!!!
Then when I googled it using what I could remember I was able to find it!!
(Gotta love Google?)
Then I went and bought the whole series on my nook app and reread it all??, and now I’m planning to do it again!!
I just have to know if there will be at least 1 last book to tie up loose ends? This is a great series and I have the Anita Blake Series too. I just feel there are so many ends you left open and hope youll close at least a few of them!
I got to say i got sooo pissed by the death of Sholto, that i thought i would never forgive you. I understand that it was probably needed, but by God why him? Precisely in the moment i was starting to fall in love with him, i probably won’t forgive you though. I still can even…
You know I have a habit of saving books until the next one comes out and considering this last book was SOOO… long in coming that I have yet to read the book, but my son just told me that Sholto died in the book and now I have to read it because I just can’t believe the character is forever gone really I’m totally upset about this direction and really hope we will not have to wait too long to see where this story line leads. ?
I read the book and am so upset that she kill Sholto. The Goddes and faerie handfasted them. He went with her to save Brennan. So why did they let him die? Won’t read any more of her books.
When will you be writing a new Merry Gentry novel? I love the series and have all the books, and really wish for more. It is such a rich and diversely different World, just what we need right now to distract us from COVID-19. Oh, please write any one soon, soon, soon, like yesterday would be greatm
“A Shiver of Light” was a great Cliffhanger! Disturbed over Sholto’s untimely death. The reader was set up beautifully. Maybe we’ll see Sholto in some of her dreams…. Is the next book in the series coming out this year? Hope so!
Sholto’s death and the possibility of Frost being able to be killed has killed a small piece of my soul. I’m right there with Maricel. I shall not be forgiving you.
Agreed! It was a shock to the system with Sholto, but I want to know whatâs happening with frost. Like did he wish to be human since he out lived the last love of his life? when did he and Doyle become a thing? Will they all become human like they feared? So many unanswered questions.
I was shocked by this as well. I still can’t believe he is gone. I so love this series. I read it with my husband. We started reading the books when he returned from Afghanistan at the end of his deployment in 2006. While he was overseas we started our love of your books with the Anita Blake series. I look forward to the next book in this story. I waited so long for this book to be written. I understand that in your journey in writing this book Sholto had to die but we still wish he was here with her. I hope to be able to read the next segment in her story soon! đ
Just out of curiosity, how long do you expect spoiler tags for? These comments were 2 years after the book was released, it is not unreasonable for people to talk about the events in the book, with no spoiler warning, over 2 years after it was released.
So I just found the Merry Genry series and I loved Sholtoâs character right from the beginning. I hate that he was killed and I just canât understand why. He made a great King and there needed to be another Royal whoâs good and cares about his people as much as Merry cares for hers. I donât know when youâll write your next book but I hope youâve changed your mind and bring him back. In my mind heâs not dead, he just canât be. The world and stories need people like Sholto.
I agree 100%. I was devastated by his death. He was an amazing character with so many layers to his personality. I hope he either comes back somehow, or maybe Bree turns out to really be his and takes after him in some crazy, awesome way. But we need another Merry book ASAP, regardless of what direction she takes us in.
The last time I actually cried while reading a book was when a young boy had to kill his own mother to spare her an imprisonment by extremely cruel creatures – he stabbed her through the heart while crying and singing a lullaby to her (Revenant, Larissa Ione). But I was only slightly misty eyed over that scene. Now I read about Sholto’s death and cried so hard I couldn’t see letters anymore and my own child was close to crying just looking at my face. It was just so unfair. And now I’m thorn. If there will ever be another MG book I would like to see him again, resurrected, reincarnated, haunting Merry’s dreams, whatever. But on the other hand I so freaking hate when dead characters turn out not so dead, “zabili go i uciekl” – they killed him, then he escaped. So since I don’t know what to wish for Merry’s future, I’ll just settle for wishing that there would be next book at all. Best regards from Poland đ
This title pop up right in time. I came upon a special someone with a special voice. As I was listening to her , Your name conjure in my mind. You calm me down to earth. I’m looking forward into buying this book in paperback. I love the leather, you have great eyes, and taste, so perceptive you are.
I wish these people had not posted anything about what happened in this book. I have been looking forward to the next book in this series and can’t wait to read it.
Its never a surprise to me to read one of your books and fall head over heels in love!!! I am obsessed with Anita Blake and now with Princess Merry!!! Hopeully there’s more to come!!! Never stop writing, some of us need a fix of your books.
I love your Meredith Gentry series and my only disappointment is that there’s not more books. I wish we get more books within 3 to 6 months vs years apart. Please please please write more Meredith Gentry books
When, oh when is another Merry book coming? It has been so long. Iâve been an avid reader of the Merry and Anita series for nearly two decades, I never miss an Anita book but itâs time to let Merry back into the spotlight.
I can’t understand why You have killed Sholto… He is the most unique character, there was still so much more of him to write about and for Merry to fell in love with him… Please bring him back only you can…
I am terribly depressed and sadd over Sholtos death. To say that I am disappointed is not strong enough. Why Sholto. Why him. I loved him, he was my favorite character. I hope the slaugh take care of his attacker.
This totally sucks! I was looking for a description of the book and a book order reading list and I found out who was going to die before I even know who the character is! This webpage sucks!
Is it true that you are DONE with this series? That’s all I keep reading…this is my favorite book series on earth and I sincerely hope its not over….any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanx
I certainly hope not, there are still too many ties left loose. For example the case of mortality, when the duel previous seemed to prove her blood left the other yet immortal since Faerie returned.
Then the matter of new mortality immediately following that? Either there’s a plan or someone needs to edit on overhaul.
Then the matter of Sholto. Giving him so important a role at her side acting as the vesel for humans and then such a result? When every other fatalaty to her men short of her father had some miracle intervention? It’s unacceptable and not adequately supported for this to be the end all.
Though I may be biased for Sholto. I can only hope that his interactions mean he has a revival awaiting.
The next Merry book is at least three books out. -MediaMinion
I wish there was a new Merry Gentry book. Its unfortunate that its been 4 years since one of her books has been continued while Anita Blake has had several releases in that time frame. Love both series, just would like to know more about what happens with Merry and her lot. đ
This has to be one of my favorite series, I found these in high school thanks to a friend and have regretted it. I hope for nothing but growth in your work definitely this one.
I am truly sorry that some people would criticize the direction you have chosen to go with storylines or characters. Fact is only you can lead us farther into the realm of your characters and all stories evolve based on events that occur. You have a girft for writing, for engaging people, and captivating them as you make your characters and stories truly come alive. Have not yet read this but anticipating the time when I can.
I agree, although I was shocked at first when Sholto died I saw numerous ways the events of the book could turn out and I have to say I love and admire your writing and how you can make your characters and stories captivate though who read them. I sincerely hope you do continue the series because after being entranced by A Shiver of Light and finishing it that there are many ways in which I can see the story being able to progress towards. Like the fact that Sholto became mortal and dying and how not only did he become mortal frost is now seemly struck by mortality. So will this new mortality spread and what about the Goddess spreading her gifts to the mortals because the sidhe or fey aren’t appreciating her or thinks she abandons them , I think could lead somewhere. Maybe the goddess presenting herself to a mortal or having some sort liaison to rival Merry in many levels or be blessing disguise for her and the fey. Maybe even bringing more of lost relics back. There’s also the coronation, Taranis, the spreading of Faerie land and wild magic, there are many things I would love to see develop more and have a few surprises along the way. So I sincerely hope there be more books along the way.
Ok, no se si me entenderĂĄn ya que todos los comentarios estĂĄn en inglĂŠs pero, por favor, solo espero que este no sea el Ăşltimo libro de la serie y la verdad, realmente espero que Sholto vuelva, si no, por quĂŠ Doyle dirĂa que la Diosa y el Dios no permitirĂan tanta felicidad para luego arruinarla tan pronto, la verdad espero algĂşn giro, despuĂŠs de todo, es magia salvaje no? Por fis no nos decepciones, estĂĄn bien las emociones fuertes, pero no las depreciones post libro.
I love your merry gentry series I enjoy each book and have re read and listened to some of them more than once. I hope there is more of her story to come. I have enjoyed watching her change and grow as a person & standing by the men she loves . I have no doubt she will be a good mother
I Love the Meredith Gentry novels. The way to started the book series is just amazing. I haven’t found to many authors that I like that can have a book start in the middle of someones life and tell the story from there. I do have a question I was just wondering if you were going to have more books of Meredith Gentry past A shiver of Light?? I hope so…..I can’t wait to read more of her story hopefully đ
I’m sorry, the ending to this book ruined the series for me completely. I can overlook what feels like rushed endings to pretty much the entire series of books, because you make us really really care about the characters. Then to ***this is a spoiler so if you don’t want to know a key moment please stop reading***
Kill off one of the people that she loves, not in battle, no, a freaking gun. Life is enough reality, I read as an escape, it would have cost nothing to end this nicely, this contributed nothing to the ending. i am pretty sure I’m overreacting, and my strong emotions show how wonderful Ms. Hamilton is at drawing a person in, but I think this is the end of the line for me.
My main criticism on this book is too much telling and not enough showing. End a chapter with action starting then the next has the characters talking about what happened rather than showing the action.
Please don’t let this be the end!! I have waited so long for this book. I personally think that this is your best book of all your series. It shows real emotion and makes the series seem like they actually exist. Don’t get me wrong. I love Anita Blake. But I feel that some of the books are on wash and repeat. Where with Merry you actually make each of your characters more realistic and tangible.
You are a wonderful writer
I will continue to read Anita
But I will always favor and reread Meredith
I have just finished re-reading the entire Merry Gentry series again. I still love it and can’t wait until the next book comes out. Please let there be a next book…..
I started out listening to “A stroke of Midnight” While driving out of state on my own case. (Audiobook) only caught a few words on subject of book.. Since I also am a PI, I just had to hear it. And WHAM, I was hooked. I’ve read or listened to all of your books. I love the Merry Gentry sieres & it would be a shame to end it at this stage. Your a fantastic author with unforgettable story lines. PLEASE DONT LET IT END here. I was shocked when you let Kng Sholto pass on. He was just starting to be a fleshed out part of the series. Very sad for those of us who saw him grow to truly love Merry & starting to know his child with her.if anyone could bring him back into the series, your talent for writing & for making paranormal plots with a twist that is believable happen it could be a chance to show just how wonderful your talents truly are. I’m so looking forward to the next tale in the series. Please don’t stop the Merry Gentry story line here. I’ve enjoyed most all of your books, but this series has been the best. I’d like to thank you for sharing your imagining worlds with us. Please keep the words you’ve created coming. I’ve gotten my sister hooked on the unaltered audio stories as her drive to work is 90minutes each way. She tells me they keep her as entertained as they’ve kept me.
I was reading these to see if I could find out an anticipted release date for the next book. Thank loads to all of you whining, and in the process dropping a big fucking spoiler for those of us that hadn’t read all the books yet.
May the flames of hell burn your genitals for all of time.
I am such a huge fan yours! I started with the Merry Series and fell in love with Anita and her boys. I would like to know if you are working on a new Merry Book? Did the baby belong to Sholto? PLEASE say yes!!!! I was so broken hearted when he died. See, I understood his desire to be wanted and accepted for who he is. His story line has always resonated with me on a very personal level. I understand the people have to come and go, but why him???? He had so much more he could do. I love your books and can’t wait for the next one!!!!
Is the next Merry book on its way? Is there any expected release date? I will settle for a month and year… Although I enjoy the Anita Blake series and the scifi aspect, Merry is all fantasy and I can’t get enough of her!!! Merry is my ride-or-die! ?
Laurell/fans, if you know of any authors or series’ of a similar genre that I can sink my teeth into to tide me over as I wait for the next Merry book, please hook me up with your suggestions. I am by no means going to stop reading Laurell so I hope no one thinks that. I know Charlaine Harris (I have read just about all of her books) promotes Laurell, so if there are any others you all can suggest, please help me out with some distractions as I eagerly await the next Merry!!! ? VetTechJenn122@icloud.com
I love this series and hope to see more. Although, I’m not sure I could take the loss of another of Merry’s men. But YOU are the author, not me. Tell the story as YOU see fit and the characters demand. Death happens. Grieve and deal with it. After reading some of the other comments, I think some people need reality checks.
I love both the Anita Blake and the Merry Gentry series. I’m just finishing A Shiver of Light for the second time and then on the Crimson Death (I started the Gentry series while waiting for Crimson Death to come out đ I really hope there are more of Merry’s adventures coming soon!!! There are so many possibilities and I love it!!!!!
I was hoping for a small synopsis of this book, I never expected to be told what happened in the second review down. if you’re going to allow spoilers at least be decent enough to post at the top that comments may contain spoilers on the book. I am beyond pissed right now. I can’t believe how inconsiderate you readers are that you would ruin this for people who haven’t read it yet.
Laurell- I love all your books and cannot wait for your next one to come out.
I was upset on the last Merry book, but I believe that’s a great testament on how great of an author you are for me to feel so deeply about your characters and world that you create.
You keep creating and I will keep reading!
You do you and don’t let anyone take you away from the storylines you create, I am sure you have a plan/ purpose for everything. You go girl!
Check out other Author’s comment sites. They begin with asking readers (who must comment on specific events and are unable to do so without revealing the story line) to identify their comment as a spoiler and list it accordingly. Helpful.
I know you have an affinity for the Anita series, but I’ve been seduced by Meredith and her storyline. I have many questions brewing about the storyline and hope you can work them into the next book.
1. Meredith’s fairy mound on the West Coast – will they ever do anything with it?
2. Rees’s mound – details, please
3. Taranis’s fate – rape charges, kidnapping charges, infertility
4. Queen Meredith of the Sluagh
5. The babies’ power issues – how will the family deal?
6. Babies’ DNA results – define 6+ fathers by modern science?
7. What does Frost get? (Doyle Crown/Rees Mound)
8. Is there someone for Galen? He wasn’t cut out for 4th or less
9. Does Rees ever get his eye back like in the vision?
10. A’s replacement of T as Seely King?
11. Meredith’s burgeoning goddess status? (I though the Goddess was giving herself to humans to be better appreciated – does that mean worshipped? How does that influence Freedom of Religion as an American concept? Constitution? And does FoR affect Meredith’s followers? Court case in the offing?
12. Has Maeve ever brought Meredith into her godhead, thus negating the mortality issue? Thinking of their first encounter.
13. Moot point now, but does Doyle ever tell Meredith what his issue was with Sholto?
I totally agree with Laura; but I have another point or two.
14. With the Goddess’ help does Merry defeat Queen Andias? and become the new Unseelie Queen?
15. Since the babies are exhibiting powers of their own, could their be a story for them?
I was disappointed by Sholto’s death, but LKH pretty much yelled it throughout the whole book. They weren’t sure if any of the kids were his, he definitively said they weren’t inlove with each other, nor would he sacrifice his kingdom for anyone, including the children. He didn’t live with them, he felt no real bond with either triplet…I mean, what would have been his purpose? He got what he’d always wanted, a woman who loved and accepted him. He didn’t need a queen, and Merry clearly doesn’t need another king, so Sholto, as much as I liked him, had outlived his usefulness as a figure in Merry’s life.
I was so stunned when Sholto died. He was my favorite, I related to him on many levels.
But I do not think he is truly gone. King Sholto is also “The Lord That Passrs In Between”, he was killed on the shores where water meets land.
Could it be that he can come back because of this?? Perhaps this is an idea for Laurell to contemplate. If she has not already considered it.
Sholto spoke to me on a very personal level. I am not ready to say Goodbye to him.
I just finished reading the series a few days ago, and i couldn’t help but wonder if there will be a new book, or was Shiver of Light the last one? I truly enjoyed Merry’s story, it would be great to see what will happen with her and her friends and family. What will become of her kids? Will she eventually rule one of the courts, or she’ll unite them? Or her court of exiles will become an official court? Also how come only Frost and Sholto became mortal like Merry? They aren’t the only ones who loved her, and Sholto wasn’t even in love with her, not the way Doyle and Frost are, and even Rhys and Galen… So many questions i need answers to. So i hope there will be a new book eventually.
Sholto’s death was a shocker and really sad… He and Merry had started forming a deeper bond, and now he won’t even get to know his daughter…
Just curious on if there is any update on this? As 3 Anita Blake books have been released now. Even just a there will not be another book would at least let those of us looking stop checking.
I stumbled on an Anita Blake novel in my late teens and have since read almost every book you have written. The Merry series is my favorite. I understand Anita is a demanding character but Merry deserves her happy ending too. There is no closure for those of us who have been with you since the beginning of her journey. I have re-read this series at least twice a year since it started. I follow you on Amazon and wait to hear about the next book. I have just finished this re-read and am desperate to know what happens next. Please don’t leave your devoted fans with nothing but loss and questions. I would even be ok with a jump to the future with a new series about the kids with a little back story explaining how they grew up. Please don’t leave us…..
Hi
I, along with many other Merry fans, have left numerous messages and questions regarding WHEN another Merry book will be arriving, but still NO REPLIES from LKH. I’m no longer asking what year but what decade ? Perhaps LKH would like to put the Merry World out into the ‘writers ether’ and ask other authors to add to the series; in the way the Krinar Worlds by Anna Zaires was added to, very nicely by the way, by several other authors. Just an idea.
Just curious on if there is any update on this? As 3 Anita Blake books have been released now. Even just a there will not be another book would at least let those of us looking stop checking.
Well she is coming out with a new series as well as the comments keep saying she hinted that the third book she does as the new deal could possibly be a merry book
This series made me sad. It started so good, and then this book happened.
The first several books were excellent, as Merry comes into her power, you see the power return to her men, crazy fights, shape-shifting, storms, battles and action, but this last book was super powerful people just sitting around, lifting weights, and feeding babies. 95% of the book was filled with a death god, The Darkness, The Killing Frost, The Storm Lord, The Kind of the Sluagh, and the Incarnation of the Goddess Herself sitting around waiting for things to happen and talking about their feelings. I mean, nothing happened. All this talk about ruthlessness, but Merry spent the entire book crying hysterically.
I mean, Merry calls down the Wild Hunt for a person we barely meet, her Gram, rides down and slays the kinslayer but won’t call it down when she is kidnapped, raped, and beaten by the oathbreaker or when her King is killed? Nope.
Pffft. Please give us back the fey, the demi-fey, the Unseelie and Seelie Court, the sidhe, and all the magic that goes with it; these were the things that made this series good. Stop giving us the most powerful people in the world sitting around doing nothing.
I did love listening to the audio books Merry Gentry series. And the last book did a nice wrap up of most the characters, but I still like to one more book , or series, say 10 years down the line. And Laural Merlington was wonderful narrating all eight Audiobooks. But Charlotte Hill as replacement narrator for the last book âA Shiver of Lightâ was a horrible mistake. I donât think she did her homework on how Laural Merlington had established the characters over the course of series or even read up on it. I hope that they can bring back Laural Merlington to redo the last book. And if not her, some else that would do there homework, someone more competent. If not, then do yourself a favor and just buy the last book as a paperback. I promise you that you will be more happy with that than the last audiobook read to you by Charlotte Hill.
We are “just” the fans. Motivation needed from characters for stories to be told. As much as we wish THAT motivation is never-ending, SURPRISE….it is not. Sadly or joyfully, real life events happens. I for one, BEG for at least one more MERRY book to end the series. So, hear ye, hear ye, MERRY characters, please “paste” sticky notes EVERYWHERE. đ
Was just checking….it’s been awhile (years) so i was hoping to see a new addition to the Gentry series, like, “Surprise! I decided to give u guys more Merry!” Oh well. I think I’m gonna read them again. Just can’t find any other novels that can compare. I miss Merry.
I also miss Merry. I am re-reading right now but I have been badly waiting for the next instalment since a few days after I received Shiver of light all those years ago. Please let us know how the next Merry is going……….. It’s like your favourite show having a cliff hanger and no-one renewing it for the next season and leaving you hanging……….
With the end events of this book, there is so much creative ground left to cover; with the death of Sholto and Meredith taking her position with the sluagh… Then there are the children to grow, develop, and the remainder of the Dark Court that someone MUST rule. The issues with Frost must me fixed, and the Goddess continues to work through Meredith for the humans. Rhys has a court to do something with… Let Anita get some much needed rest while Meredith has a ton of work to do.
I would love for the series to continue soon. I know youâre the author and you decide what to do with the books and in them. But I still want to say this. ***spoiler tag***
I feel itâs unfair that you killed sholto, and brought him back only to just kill him again. Please bring him back. Donât kill frost… Iâm still sad that he was a stag. Donât kill any of the fathers… thatâs just so wrong đ
I love how you with your first other series. Anita, she a shooter and physically handles her own problems. when she needs help she still there in the action. your writing show that there was a interest out here. Esp. from myself I handle my own business.
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Its 2020 when is the next book coming out????? You legit can not end it there
Also the goddess didn’t go though all that effort with sholto handfasting him and merry just so you could kill him off!!!
You bring him back
2022 – Please can someone update us with what is happening re next Merry Book? We have taken the books to our hearts like they were our friends and want to know how our friends are doing please? Desperate for more Merry and have been for years!!
Thanks
I have found that the more I read of Merry Gentry books I more eagerly I look forward to the next one. Will there ever be a next one? It seems so long ago since the last one.
First off I want to give my gratitude to you for writing such a wonderful and creative book series. I had forgotten about this series due to an accident which took most of my memories. I found the first book on my bookshelf and started reading it again to the point where my boyfriend became jealous (lol) and I, slightly obsessed. Just about finished with the latest book âA Shiver of Lightâ and I absolutely canât wait for the next book in this series. Iâll probably continue to reread the series until the next one or restart Anita Blake because I canât remember any of it either. Wishing you the best and sending all of my love and positivity your way.
I have read and re-read this series several times. I even postponed reading âA Sliver of Lightâ just waiting for the next book. But, itâs 2023 now and there is still no Book 10. You released a couple of Anitaâs book after Merryâs Book 9. But you still havenât released Book 10.
I want to know if Sholto will come back. I love his character even from Book 1. I thought he would be her main husband. He did become the only husband handfasted by both Faerie and their Goddess. So why kill him and give him his lunch box?
I feel that they would fall in love with each other soon. But I keep wondering if he has other lovers on his bed aside from Merry while they are together? Though I know it would be unfair since heâs sharing her with other men.
Please release another book about themâŚ. I would love for Sholto to come back.
I feel like Aisling might become Merryâs husband and be Queen to his King of the Series Court. I would like to pair them up though. Or Maeve Reed and him?
Why did Frost heal human-slow?
The series kept saying that Merry is mortal but aging slower than humans. But her sidhe and faerie blood outnumbered her human blood. Her only human ancestor is her great-grandfather. She manifested both hands of power and Full Hand Powers of Flesh and Blood at that. Didnât the series kept on stating that only a sidhe can have it or at least a true faerie? So would that not mean sheâs becoming immortal or at least someone who does not age? This is among the inconsistencies I found in reading this series. Stop mentioning her mortal status as she is not even 1/4 human but 1/8. Sheâs the fourth generation in her family. Both parents are sidhe, long-lived and unaging. Her grandparents, mother, aunt & cousin Kier are all long-lived & unaging. They could be killed by certain items fatal to them. So please be consistent on this and not to continue to harp on her mortal status because it does not make sense anymore.
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I love to read and collect both series and I credit you for introducing me to the world of paranormal. I just wish there was more Merry.
Laurell, I love your Merry Gentry series. I have been reading and RE-READING your series since I was about 13. I’m hoping you decide to continue her series because the last book was devastatingly beautiful! And I want to see more of what the kids can do and what life has brought for the Merry Clan! Thanks for creating these books and bringing fantasy to my real life đ
Will there be more coming and we’ll ?
Scholato come back?
Me too. I wish she would at least finish the story
The Meredith Gentry series was so captivating. I have been searching years for this series unable to remember your name and the main charavters name. I finally found it today…my excitment is beyond that of a child on christmas morning. Best series I’ve ever read.
Iâd love to continue with this series.
Hopefully inspiration strikes and we can enjoy more of your work.
Yes, PLEASE!!!! We need more Merry.. I want to see how the babies grow up, find out who the fathers actually are, if Sholto comes back or not, but definitely need another Merry book ASAP. Please?
Iâve just finished this series. I literally cried over Sholto. Iâm sooo let down that this is the last book. I throughly enjoyed reading them & sincerely hope you get inspired to continue them. Iâve also read all of the Anita Blake series & look forward to the next one. Your imagination & ability to capture the reader & bring everything to life so vividly is truly a gift. I for one, completely encourage & support you as a writer.
We do know who the fathers are: Alastairâs fathers are Doyle and Frost. Gwenhyfarâs (sp?) fathers are Galen, Rhys and miMtral, and Bryluin (sp?) was fathered by Sholto, Royal and Kitto. Itâs on almost the last page of âa shiver of lightâ.
Why has there not been a new Merry Gentry book in years? It literally made me never read series again. I have been so burnt by never finding out who’s baby she is carrying.
I know what you mean!!
I kept trying to remember what book series had the fae in it with a lead female character that was soooo good!!!
Then when I googled it using what I could remember I was able to find it!!
(Gotta love Google?)
Then I went and bought the whole series on my nook app and reread it all??, and now I’m planning to do it again!!
I just have to know if there will be at least 1 last book to tie up loose ends? This is a great series and I have the Anita Blake Series too. I just feel there are so many ends you left open and hope youll close at least a few of them!
When will arrive the new book?
I got to say i got sooo pissed by the death of Sholto, that i thought i would never forgive you. I understand that it was probably needed, but by God why him? Precisely in the moment i was starting to fall in love with him, i probably won’t forgive you though. I still can even…
You know I have a habit of saving books until the next one comes out and considering this last book was SOOO… long in coming that I have yet to read the book, but my son just told me that Sholto died in the book and now I have to read it because I just can’t believe the character is forever gone really I’m totally upset about this direction and really hope we will not have to wait too long to see where this story line leads. ?
Any idea how long it will be for the next Gentry book. Is it even being planned?
Yes when??!!
Please can we have another book about Merry I have reread them so many times- still havenât forgiven you for killing off shoots though
Yes when??!! When will we have another book about Merrideth ? Its been so bloody long!! Please start talking to her Merry!!
I read the book and am so upset that she kill Sholto. The Goddes and faerie handfasted them. He went with her to save Brennan. So why did they let him die? Won’t read any more of her books.
When will you be writing a new Merry Gentry novel? I love the series and have all the books, and really wish for more. It is such a rich and diversely different World, just what we need right now to distract us from COVID-19. Oh, please write any one soon, soon, soon, like yesterday would be greatm
“A Shiver of Light” was a great Cliffhanger! Disturbed over Sholto’s untimely death. The reader was set up beautifully. Maybe we’ll see Sholto in some of her dreams…. Is the next book in the series coming out this year? Hope so!
I feel exactly the same you do/did. He was finally getting some depth of connection with Merry, then *BANG* gone. So sad…
Sholto’s death and the possibility of Frost being able to be killed has killed a small piece of my soul. I’m right there with Maricel. I shall not be forgiving you.
Agreed! It was a shock to the system with Sholto, but I want to know whatâs happening with frost. Like did he wish to be human since he out lived the last love of his life? when did he and Doyle become a thing? Will they all become human like they feared? So many unanswered questions.
I was shocked by this as well. I still can’t believe he is gone. I so love this series. I read it with my husband. We started reading the books when he returned from Afghanistan at the end of his deployment in 2006. While he was overseas we started our love of your books with the Anita Blake series. I look forward to the next book in this story. I waited so long for this book to be written. I understand that in your journey in writing this book Sholto had to die but we still wish he was here with her. I hope to be able to read the next segment in her story soon! đ
Note: Some of us may not have read this far. There is a thing called a Spoiler Tag. Use it please.
Just out of curiosity, how long do you expect spoiler tags for? These comments were 2 years after the book was released, it is not unreasonable for people to talk about the events in the book, with no spoiler warning, over 2 years after it was released.
I agree, actually cried!!! I really liked how he grew to be a great man. Still sad….
So I just found the Merry Genry series and I loved Sholtoâs character right from the beginning. I hate that he was killed and I just canât understand why. He made a great King and there needed to be another Royal whoâs good and cares about his people as much as Merry cares for hers. I donât know when youâll write your next book but I hope youâve changed your mind and bring him back. In my mind heâs not dead, he just canât be. The world and stories need people like Sholto.
Please bring sholto back reincarnated by wild magic like the consort/god of old dies and then is reborn in spring
Can the goddess save Sholto somehow? Please, he needs to come back… he just needs to be alive…
I wish you would continue Meredith Gentry, I read both series but Meredith is my favorite!
I agree 100%. I was devastated by his death. He was an amazing character with so many layers to his personality. I hope he either comes back somehow, or maybe Bree turns out to really be his and takes after him in some crazy, awesome way. But we need another Merry book ASAP, regardless of what direction she takes us in.
The last time I actually cried while reading a book was when a young boy had to kill his own mother to spare her an imprisonment by extremely cruel creatures – he stabbed her through the heart while crying and singing a lullaby to her (Revenant, Larissa Ione). But I was only slightly misty eyed over that scene. Now I read about Sholto’s death and cried so hard I couldn’t see letters anymore and my own child was close to crying just looking at my face. It was just so unfair. And now I’m thorn. If there will ever be another MG book I would like to see him again, resurrected, reincarnated, haunting Merry’s dreams, whatever. But on the other hand I so freaking hate when dead characters turn out not so dead, “zabili go i uciekl” – they killed him, then he escaped. So since I don’t know what to wish for Merry’s future, I’ll just settle for wishing that there would be next book at all. Best regards from Poland đ
This title pop up right in time. I came upon a special someone with a special voice. As I was listening to her , Your name conjure in my mind. You calm me down to earth. I’m looking forward into buying this book in paperback. I love the leather, you have great eyes, and taste, so perceptive you are.
I wish these people had not posted anything about what happened in this book. I have been looking forward to the next book in this series and can’t wait to read it.
Its never a surprise to me to read one of your books and fall head over heels in love!!! I am obsessed with Anita Blake and now with Princess Merry!!! Hopeully there’s more to come!!! Never stop writing, some of us need a fix of your books.
I love your Meredith Gentry series and my only disappointment is that there’s not more books. I wish we get more books within 3 to 6 months vs years apart. Please please please write more Meredith Gentry books
When, oh when is another Merry book coming? It has been so long. Iâve been an avid reader of the Merry and Anita series for nearly two decades, I never miss an Anita book but itâs time to let Merry back into the spotlight.
Is the Meredith series complete? Or is she still adding books?
I can’t understand why You have killed Sholto… He is the most unique character, there was still so much more of him to write about and for Merry to fell in love with him… Please bring him back only you can…
YES PLEASE BRING SHOLTO BACK, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
I am terribly depressed and sadd over Sholtos death. To say that I am disappointed is not strong enough. Why Sholto. Why him. I loved him, he was my favorite character. I hope the slaugh take care of his attacker.
Yes please bring Sholto back.
This totally sucks! I was looking for a description of the book and a book order reading list and I found out who was going to die before I even know who the character is! This webpage sucks!
Is it true that you are DONE with this series? That’s all I keep reading…this is my favorite book series on earth and I sincerely hope its not over….any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanx
No, the Merry Gentry series is not over yet. -MM Jess
I certainly hope not, there are still too many ties left loose. For example the case of mortality, when the duel previous seemed to prove her blood left the other yet immortal since Faerie returned.
Then the matter of new mortality immediately following that? Either there’s a plan or someone needs to edit on overhaul.
Then the matter of Sholto. Giving him so important a role at her side acting as the vesel for humans and then such a result? When every other fatalaty to her men short of her father had some miracle intervention? It’s unacceptable and not adequately supported for this to be the end all.
Though I may be biased for Sholto. I can only hope that his interactions mean he has a revival awaiting.
Just our of curiosity, when might a new Gentry novel be coming out?
I am still waiting for the next book
The next Merry book is at least three books out. -MediaMinion
I wish there was a new Merry Gentry book. Its unfortunate that its been 4 years since one of her books has been continued while Anita Blake has had several releases in that time frame. Love both series, just would like to know more about what happens with Merry and her lot. đ
This has to be one of my favorite series, I found these in high school thanks to a friend and have regretted it. I hope for nothing but growth in your work definitely this one.
I am truly sorry that some people would criticize the direction you have chosen to go with storylines or characters. Fact is only you can lead us farther into the realm of your characters and all stories evolve based on events that occur. You have a girft for writing, for engaging people, and captivating them as you make your characters and stories truly come alive. Have not yet read this but anticipating the time when I can.
I agree, although I was shocked at first when Sholto died I saw numerous ways the events of the book could turn out and I have to say I love and admire your writing and how you can make your characters and stories captivate though who read them. I sincerely hope you do continue the series because after being entranced by A Shiver of Light and finishing it that there are many ways in which I can see the story being able to progress towards. Like the fact that Sholto became mortal and dying and how not only did he become mortal frost is now seemly struck by mortality. So will this new mortality spread and what about the Goddess spreading her gifts to the mortals because the sidhe or fey aren’t appreciating her or thinks she abandons them , I think could lead somewhere. Maybe the goddess presenting herself to a mortal or having some sort liaison to rival Merry in many levels or be blessing disguise for her and the fey. Maybe even bringing more of lost relics back. There’s also the coronation, Taranis, the spreading of Faerie land and wild magic, there are many things I would love to see develop more and have a few surprises along the way. So I sincerely hope there be more books along the way.
Ok, no se si me entenderĂĄn ya que todos los comentarios estĂĄn en inglĂŠs pero, por favor, solo espero que este no sea el Ăşltimo libro de la serie y la verdad, realmente espero que Sholto vuelva, si no, por quĂŠ Doyle dirĂa que la Diosa y el Dios no permitirĂan tanta felicidad para luego arruinarla tan pronto, la verdad espero algĂşn giro, despuĂŠs de todo, es magia salvaje no? Por fis no nos decepciones, estĂĄn bien las emociones fuertes, pero no las depreciones post libro.
Estoy de acuerdo contigo.
I love your merry gentry series I enjoy each book and have re read and listened to some of them more than once. I hope there is more of her story to come. I have enjoyed watching her change and grow as a person & standing by the men she loves . I have no doubt she will be a good mother
Is this the last Merry Gentry book??
Yes, when is the next Merry Gentry book?
I Love the Meredith Gentry novels. The way to started the book series is just amazing. I haven’t found to many authors that I like that can have a book start in the middle of someones life and tell the story from there. I do have a question I was just wondering if you were going to have more books of Meredith Gentry past A shiver of Light?? I hope so…..I can’t wait to read more of her story hopefully đ
I’m sorry, the ending to this book ruined the series for me completely. I can overlook what feels like rushed endings to pretty much the entire series of books, because you make us really really care about the characters. Then to ***this is a spoiler so if you don’t want to know a key moment please stop reading***
Kill off one of the people that she loves, not in battle, no, a freaking gun. Life is enough reality, I read as an escape, it would have cost nothing to end this nicely, this contributed nothing to the ending. i am pretty sure I’m overreacting, and my strong emotions show how wonderful Ms. Hamilton is at drawing a person in, but I think this is the end of the line for me.
My main criticism on this book is too much telling and not enough showing. End a chapter with action starting then the next has the characters talking about what happened rather than showing the action.
Please don’t let this be the end!! I have waited so long for this book. I personally think that this is your best book of all your series. It shows real emotion and makes the series seem like they actually exist. Don’t get me wrong. I love Anita Blake. But I feel that some of the books are on wash and repeat. Where with Merry you actually make each of your characters more realistic and tangible.
You are a wonderful writer
I will continue to read Anita
But I will always favor and reread Meredith
I have read thi series so many times. Will Dole become king of the host? What is the next chapter in Merry’s story
I have just finished re-reading the entire Merry Gentry series again. I still love it and can’t wait until the next book comes out. Please let there be a next book…..
I started out listening to “A stroke of Midnight” While driving out of state on my own case. (Audiobook) only caught a few words on subject of book.. Since I also am a PI, I just had to hear it. And WHAM, I was hooked. I’ve read or listened to all of your books. I love the Merry Gentry sieres & it would be a shame to end it at this stage. Your a fantastic author with unforgettable story lines. PLEASE DONT LET IT END here. I was shocked when you let Kng Sholto pass on. He was just starting to be a fleshed out part of the series. Very sad for those of us who saw him grow to truly love Merry & starting to know his child with her.if anyone could bring him back into the series, your talent for writing & for making paranormal plots with a twist that is believable happen it could be a chance to show just how wonderful your talents truly are. I’m so looking forward to the next tale in the series. Please don’t stop the Merry Gentry story line here. I’ve enjoyed most all of your books, but this series has been the best. I’d like to thank you for sharing your imagining worlds with us. Please keep the words you’ve created coming. I’ve gotten my sister hooked on the unaltered audio stories as her drive to work is 90minutes each way. She tells me they keep her as entertained as they’ve kept me.
I was reading these to see if I could find out an anticipted release date for the next book. Thank loads to all of you whining, and in the process dropping a big fucking spoiler for those of us that hadn’t read all the books yet.
May the flames of hell burn your genitals for all of time.
Yes when is the next Merry Gentry book
I am such a huge fan yours! I started with the Merry Series and fell in love with Anita and her boys. I would like to know if you are working on a new Merry Book? Did the baby belong to Sholto? PLEASE say yes!!!! I was so broken hearted when he died. See, I understood his desire to be wanted and accepted for who he is. His story line has always resonated with me on a very personal level. I understand the people have to come and go, but why him???? He had so much more he could do. I love your books and can’t wait for the next one!!!!
Is the next Merry book on its way? Is there any expected release date? I will settle for a month and year… Although I enjoy the Anita Blake series and the scifi aspect, Merry is all fantasy and I can’t get enough of her!!! Merry is my ride-or-die! ?
Laurell/fans, if you know of any authors or series’ of a similar genre that I can sink my teeth into to tide me over as I wait for the next Merry book, please hook me up with your suggestions. I am by no means going to stop reading Laurell so I hope no one thinks that. I know Charlaine Harris (I have read just about all of her books) promotes Laurell, so if there are any others you all can suggest, please help me out with some distractions as I eagerly await the next Merry!!! ?
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Ilona Andrews, Anne Bishop – others series, Kelley Armstrong, Patricia Briggs đ
Another author I enjoy reading is Patricia Briggs
I read Patricia Briggs as well. One of my favorites is Nalini Singh. Her Guild Hunter series is amazing
I love this series and hope to see more. Although, I’m not sure I could take the loss of another of Merry’s men. But YOU are the author, not me. Tell the story as YOU see fit and the characters demand. Death happens. Grieve and deal with it. After reading some of the other comments, I think some people need reality checks.
Forget all the complainers, Laurell. I know it’s not over with Merry! When’s the next book?? I need my fix!
I love both the Anita Blake and the Merry Gentry series. I’m just finishing A Shiver of Light for the second time and then on the Crimson Death (I started the Gentry series while waiting for Crimson Death to come out đ I really hope there are more of Merry’s adventures coming soon!!! There are so many possibilities and I love it!!!!!
I was hoping for a small synopsis of this book, I never expected to be told what happened in the second review down. if you’re going to allow spoilers at least be decent enough to post at the top that comments may contain spoilers on the book. I am beyond pissed right now. I can’t believe how inconsiderate you readers are that you would ruin this for people who haven’t read it yet.
Laurell- I love all your books and cannot wait for your next one to come out.
I was upset on the last Merry book, but I believe that’s a great testament on how great of an author you are for me to feel so deeply about your characters and world that you create.
You keep creating and I will keep reading!
You do you and don’t let anyone take you away from the storylines you create, I am sure you have a plan/ purpose for everything. You go girl!
Check out other Author’s comment sites. They begin with asking readers (who must comment on specific events and are unable to do so without revealing the story line) to identify their comment as a spoiler and list it accordingly. Helpful.
I know you have an affinity for the Anita series, but I’ve been seduced by Meredith and her storyline. I have many questions brewing about the storyline and hope you can work them into the next book.
1. Meredith’s fairy mound on the West Coast – will they ever do anything with it?
2. Rees’s mound – details, please
3. Taranis’s fate – rape charges, kidnapping charges, infertility
4. Queen Meredith of the Sluagh
5. The babies’ power issues – how will the family deal?
6. Babies’ DNA results – define 6+ fathers by modern science?
7. What does Frost get? (Doyle Crown/Rees Mound)
8. Is there someone for Galen? He wasn’t cut out for 4th or less
9. Does Rees ever get his eye back like in the vision?
10. A’s replacement of T as Seely King?
11. Meredith’s burgeoning goddess status? (I though the Goddess was giving herself to humans to be better appreciated – does that mean worshipped? How does that influence Freedom of Religion as an American concept? Constitution? And does FoR affect Meredith’s followers? Court case in the offing?
12. Has Maeve ever brought Meredith into her godhead, thus negating the mortality issue? Thinking of their first encounter.
13. Moot point now, but does Doyle ever tell Meredith what his issue was with Sholto?
I totally agree with Laura; but I have another point or two.
14. With the Goddess’ help does Merry defeat Queen Andias? and become the new Unseelie Queen?
15. Since the babies are exhibiting powers of their own, could their be a story for them?
I was disappointed by Sholto’s death, but LKH pretty much yelled it throughout the whole book. They weren’t sure if any of the kids were his, he definitively said they weren’t inlove with each other, nor would he sacrifice his kingdom for anyone, including the children. He didn’t live with them, he felt no real bond with either triplet…I mean, what would have been his purpose? He got what he’d always wanted, a woman who loved and accepted him. He didn’t need a queen, and Merry clearly doesn’t need another king, so Sholto, as much as I liked him, had outlived his usefulness as a figure in Merry’s life.
I was so stunned when Sholto died. He was my favorite, I related to him on many levels.
But I do not think he is truly gone. King Sholto is also “The Lord That Passrs In Between”, he was killed on the shores where water meets land.
Could it be that he can come back because of this?? Perhaps this is an idea for Laurell to contemplate. If she has not already considered it.
Sholto spoke to me on a very personal level. I am not ready to say Goodbye to him.
I just finished reading the series a few days ago, and i couldn’t help but wonder if there will be a new book, or was Shiver of Light the last one? I truly enjoyed Merry’s story, it would be great to see what will happen with her and her friends and family. What will become of her kids? Will she eventually rule one of the courts, or she’ll unite them? Or her court of exiles will become an official court? Also how come only Frost and Sholto became mortal like Merry? They aren’t the only ones who loved her, and Sholto wasn’t even in love with her, not the way Doyle and Frost are, and even Rhys and Galen… So many questions i need answers to. So i hope there will be a new book eventually.
Sholto’s death was a shocker and really sad… He and Merry had started forming a deeper bond, and now he won’t even get to know his daughter…
When are we getting another Merry book? It has been soooo long. Anita has had like 10 books since the last Merry book. It’s not fair.
The next Merry book is at least three books out. -MediaMinion
I wish the series would be continue. There was just so many easter eggs in this book that make you hope that another book will be added to the series.
The next Merry book is at least three books out. -MediaMinion
Just curious on if there is any update on this? As 3 Anita Blake books have been released now. Even just a there will not be another book would at least let those of us looking stop checking.
I stumbled on an Anita Blake novel in my late teens and have since read almost every book you have written. The Merry series is my favorite. I understand Anita is a demanding character but Merry deserves her happy ending too. There is no closure for those of us who have been with you since the beginning of her journey. I have re-read this series at least twice a year since it started. I follow you on Amazon and wait to hear about the next book. I have just finished this re-read and am desperate to know what happens next. Please don’t leave your devoted fans with nothing but loss and questions. I would even be ok with a jump to the future with a new series about the kids with a little back story explaining how they grew up. Please don’t leave us…..
The next Merry book is at least three books out. -MediaMinion
Still waiting after 4 years for next book in series
Hi
I, along with many other Merry fans, have left numerous messages and questions regarding WHEN another Merry book will be arriving, but still NO REPLIES from LKH. I’m no longer asking what year but what decade ? Perhaps LKH would like to put the Merry World out into the ‘writers ether’ and ask other authors to add to the series; in the way the Krinar Worlds by Anna Zaires was added to, very nicely by the way, by several other authors. Just an idea.
The next Merry book is at least three books out. -MediaMinion
O.O YAY!!! <3 <3 <3 8)
Just curious on if there is any update on this? As 3 Anita Blake books have been released now. Even just a there will not be another book would at least let those of us looking stop checking.
Well she is coming out with a new series as well as the comments keep saying she hinted that the third book she does as the new deal could possibly be a merry book
This series made me sad. It started so good, and then this book happened.
The first several books were excellent, as Merry comes into her power, you see the power return to her men, crazy fights, shape-shifting, storms, battles and action, but this last book was super powerful people just sitting around, lifting weights, and feeding babies. 95% of the book was filled with a death god, The Darkness, The Killing Frost, The Storm Lord, The Kind of the Sluagh, and the Incarnation of the Goddess Herself sitting around waiting for things to happen and talking about their feelings. I mean, nothing happened. All this talk about ruthlessness, but Merry spent the entire book crying hysterically.
I mean, Merry calls down the Wild Hunt for a person we barely meet, her Gram, rides down and slays the kinslayer but won’t call it down when she is kidnapped, raped, and beaten by the oathbreaker or when her King is killed? Nope.
Pffft. Please give us back the fey, the demi-fey, the Unseelie and Seelie Court, the sidhe, and all the magic that goes with it; these were the things that made this series good. Stop giving us the most powerful people in the world sitting around doing nothing.
I did love listening to the audio books Merry Gentry series. And the last book did a nice wrap up of most the characters, but I still like to one more book , or series, say 10 years down the line. And Laural Merlington was wonderful narrating all eight Audiobooks. But Charlotte Hill as replacement narrator for the last book âA Shiver of Lightâ was a horrible mistake. I donât think she did her homework on how Laural Merlington had established the characters over the course of series or even read up on it. I hope that they can bring back Laural Merlington to redo the last book. And if not her, some else that would do there homework, someone more competent. If not, then do yourself a favor and just buy the last book as a paperback. I promise you that you will be more happy with that than the last audiobook read to you by Charlotte Hill.
We are “just” the fans. Motivation needed from characters for stories to be told. As much as we wish THAT motivation is never-ending, SURPRISE….it is not. Sadly or joyfully, real life events happens. I for one, BEG for at least one more MERRY book to end the series. So, hear ye, hear ye, MERRY characters, please “paste” sticky notes EVERYWHERE. đ
Was just checking….it’s been awhile (years) so i was hoping to see a new addition to the Gentry series, like, “Surprise! I decided to give u guys more Merry!” Oh well. I think I’m gonna read them again. Just can’t find any other novels that can compare. I miss Merry.
I also miss Merry. I am re-reading right now but I have been badly waiting for the next instalment since a few days after I received Shiver of light all those years ago. Please let us know how the next Merry is going……….. It’s like your favourite show having a cliff hanger and no-one renewing it for the next season and leaving you hanging……….
With the end events of this book, there is so much creative ground left to cover; with the death of Sholto and Meredith taking her position with the sluagh… Then there are the children to grow, develop, and the remainder of the Dark Court that someone MUST rule. The issues with Frost must me fixed, and the Goddess continues to work through Meredith for the humans. Rhys has a court to do something with… Let Anita get some much needed rest while Meredith has a ton of work to do.
Really, I want her back too. Anita needs a very long vacation. More Merry please
So what is going on with the Meredith Gentry series…. i need another book especially with the children and what is up the kings and consorts.
I would love for the series to continue soon. I know youâre the author and you decide what to do with the books and in them. But I still want to say this. ***spoiler tag***
I feel itâs unfair that you killed sholto, and brought him back only to just kill him again. Please bring him back. Donât kill frost… Iâm still sad that he was a stag. Donât kill any of the fathers… thatâs just so wrong đ
I love how you with your first other series. Anita, she a shooter and physically handles her own problems. when she needs help she still there in the action. your writing show that there was a interest out here. Esp. from myself I handle my own business.
You asked for “meaty” books I’ve read Patrice Briggs series ‘ moon called’ Mercy Thompson novels ; Karen Chance ” Dorinda
Basarab” series ;and Nicole Peeler -jane true novels.
Keep on writing,
Its 2020 when is the next book coming out????? You legit can not end it there
Also the goddess didn’t go though all that effort with sholto handfasting him and merry just so you could kill him off!!!
You bring him back
you tell her Romana đ
2022 – Please can someone update us with what is happening re next Merry Book? We have taken the books to our hearts like they were our friends and want to know how our friends are doing please? Desperate for more Merry and have been for years!!
Thanks
I have found that the more I read of Merry Gentry books I more eagerly I look forward to the next one. Will there ever be a next one? It seems so long ago since the last one.
First off I want to give my gratitude to you for writing such a wonderful and creative book series. I had forgotten about this series due to an accident which took most of my memories. I found the first book on my bookshelf and started reading it again to the point where my boyfriend became jealous (lol) and I, slightly obsessed. Just about finished with the latest book âA Shiver of Lightâ and I absolutely canât wait for the next book in this series. Iâll probably continue to reread the series until the next one or restart Anita Blake because I canât remember any of it either. Wishing you the best and sending all of my love and positivity your way.
I have read and re-read this series several times. I even postponed reading âA Sliver of Lightâ just waiting for the next book. But, itâs 2023 now and there is still no Book 10. You released a couple of Anitaâs book after Merryâs Book 9. But you still havenât released Book 10.
I want to know if Sholto will come back. I love his character even from Book 1. I thought he would be her main husband. He did become the only husband handfasted by both Faerie and their Goddess. So why kill him and give him his lunch box?
I feel that they would fall in love with each other soon. But I keep wondering if he has other lovers on his bed aside from Merry while they are together? Though I know it would be unfair since heâs sharing her with other men.
Please release another book about themâŚ. I would love for Sholto to come back.
I feel like Aisling might become Merryâs husband and be Queen to his King of the Series Court. I would like to pair them up though. Or Maeve Reed and him?
Why did Frost heal human-slow?
The series kept saying that Merry is mortal but aging slower than humans. But her sidhe and faerie blood outnumbered her human blood. Her only human ancestor is her great-grandfather. She manifested both hands of power and Full Hand Powers of Flesh and Blood at that. Didnât the series kept on stating that only a sidhe can have it or at least a true faerie? So would that not mean sheâs becoming immortal or at least someone who does not age? This is among the inconsistencies I found in reading this series. Stop mentioning her mortal status as she is not even 1/4 human but 1/8. Sheâs the fourth generation in her family. Both parents are sidhe, long-lived and unaging. Her grandparents, mother, aunt & cousin Kier are all long-lived & unaging. They could be killed by certain items fatal to them. So please be consistent on this and not to continue to harp on her mortal status because it does not make sense anymore.