One big cyborg cowboy. One tiny human female. One impossible attraction.When Jo’s partner abandons her as soon as they arrive on Mars, it’s yet another reminder of what she has always known: the only person she can count on is herself. But she is determined not to let his absence prevent her from claiming the one thing she has always wanted – a permanent home. Earth Government is offering land to … is offering land to anyone who can work a claim for five years and she isn’t going to let loneliness, global dust storms, or a mysterious, attractive cyborg stop her.
C-487 no longer feels human emotions. They have been left behind in the pain of his transformation and the long, lonely years working to make Mars suitable for human settlement. The majority of that work completed, there is little left for him now except making sure that these foolish humans don’t kill themselves or each other. Until he sees her – a tiny, determined female who makes his long-forgotten heart beat faster.
Can a woman who is afraid to trust and a cyborg who has forgotten how to love find their dreams together?
High Plains Cyborg is the prequel to the Cyborgs on Mars series and can be read as a standalone romance. This sweet and steamy romance is intended for mature readers.
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I love this series, and this book. Humans are homesteading on Mars after leaving a dying Earth. Cyborgs serve as rangers of the Martian towns and territory. Hot, sexy heroes and the world-building is fantastic! I really felt like I’d been transported to Mars!
This series is a fun mash up of cowboy romances and cyborg romances written by the oh-so-talented Honey Phillips.
High Plains Cyborg by Honey Phillips is a wonderful story that I have read. This is book number 0 in this wonderful start to a brand new series and I can not wait to read the next book. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about Sci-Fi and paranormal romances.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
4.5 Stars.
(1= dnf/What was that?; 2= Nope, not for me; 3= Between Ok & pretty gd; 4= I liked it a lot; 5= A favorite, it was great!)
I loved the Sweet (& a bit-Sexy) HEA novella HIGH PLAINS CYBORG by Honey Phillips. Although this was my first book by Phillips, I’ve always enjoyed old westerns and Classic/quirky Sci-fi literature and programs (Zorro, Bonanza, Wild Wild West, Clint Eastwood Westerns, Original Star Trek, Lost in Space, Zane Grey novels, etc). The combination of HIGH PLAINS CYBORG’S great cover (which is perfect match for the story), clever title, and blurb grabbed my attention and I clicked “Buy.” I was not disappointed.
HIGH PLAINS CYBORG was a quick, easy reading (just over an hour) standalone prequel to the CYBORG ON MARS 6 book series. HIGH PLAINS CYBORG had a light, sweet tone with a FMC daring to dream of a better future, willing to leave everything behind and to work hard to accomplish those dreams. The MMC/C-487 was (a favorite of mine) an overlooked, undervalued man of great potential, heart, mind, and integrity. HPC hit all the right boxes for me (although I personally don’t need all the intimate sexy details). I added the next book in the series (The Good, The Bad, and the Cyborg) into my tbrs; Clint (C-487)/MMC has a cyborg friend, M-231, also willing to dream of a better life. I would like to see him get it. And I enjoy the Clint Eastwood influenced titles.
READER CAUTIONS –
VIOLENCE – No.
*PROFANITY – Yes. Strong language used perhaps 5x.
*INTIMACY – Yes. On-scene sexual intimacy does occur briefly although IMO the story’s intent is more Sweet than Sexy in nature.
* Due to the aforementioned, young readers and those who would be offended should consider looking elsewhere.
This was an enjoyable read. I love cyborg romance book and read many before I every wrote any. I enjoyed the take on colonizing Mars. Now I will have to read them all.
Cyborgs are still men! They have needs, hopes and desires… even if they need a little reminding! Awww, what a cute story! Although a quick read, it’s definitely worthy of your time!!
C-487 meets Jo as (s)he is in line to file for her claim. She’s an independent sort who is determined to make it on Mars alone. Naturally C can’t take his eyes off her. This is a sweet and steamy start to a new series!
loved it, I’m looking forward to the series
I loved it! The perfect length for night reading! I loved this sweet and fast-paced story! It was the perfect length to read at bedtime on a work night, and I appreciate the brevity as well as this beautiful story. Jo and Clint made a cute couple, eventually, but their journey helped define their characters and their absolute perfectness together. I can’t wait to see if Morgan gets a story too!
The perfect Friday night novella! Clint was one sexy, alpha cyborg and I really liked Josephine’s independent spirit. But she knows a good thing when she sees it. I look forward to more from this series! Thanks, Honey! 4 stars
Awwwwwwwwww
Best ending on a book this week.
I loved Clint and Jo so much.
I wish i could find more Cyborg sci-fi books like this. They make me very happy for some reason. I hope I will get to read Morgan’s story soon.
I would highly recommend.
Happy reading!
Rating 5 stars
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The start of the Cyborgs on Mars series a well written story that kept me turning pages. Josephine/Jo came to Mars with her boyfriend to settle ,but then he decided he wanted to do something else. Cyborg Ranger 487/Clint helps her on her land and they draw closer. I enjoyed reading their story. I want to read the rest of this series.
This is a great book! Cyborgs are my favorite right now and this is a fun story. The name itself makes me smile. Then Honey Phillips writes well. I was done w the story in no time and had to sit and grin afterward for a moment.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Love the planet building, I’ve always loved cyborgs. Clint is such a sweetheart. I love that Jo is very independent. Epilogue was so sweet. Morgan is up next, he seems even sweeter..
Cyborgs! I love cyborg stories.
This a short story, though I would really love to read more about Jo and C-487. It’s an interesting world. The cyborgs have been ill-used, they almost always work alone. It’s very lonely. New settlers work under very rough conditions for the opportunity to own their claim. It’s a harsh world; one I want to explore in more detail. After all, it took many cyborgs to terraform Mars to be ‘livable,’ and many settlers to bring it all to life! More, please, Ms. Phillips
3 stars – I liked it
When Jo’s partner abandons her as soon as they arrive on Mars it just reinforces that she can only trust herself. She is determined to claim a settlement on Mars but what she doesn’t expect is to be attracted to the town’s cyborg Ranger.
This was a very quick but good cyborg romance. Jo is determined to build a life on Mars without the help of anyone. She refuses C-487, also known as Clint, help because she is determined to learn how to do everything herself. I loved how Clint let her be independent but still watched over her and helped out around her homestead. He was quite adorable in wooing her.
This is a very interesting world with cyborgs and creating a life on Mars. I like that these homesteads actually take work and the living on Mars isn’t glossed over. This world is dangerous and Phillips does a good job at portraying that without taking away from the romance building between the couple. I am really interested in seeing how this series goes and learning more about the cyborgs on Mars.