I haven't read any of Stackpole's novels yet.  However, I have read: 
"The Way of the Clans" "Bloodname" "The Falcon Guard" "Blood of Heroes"
"DRT" and "Lethal Heritage" (All of which I recommend if you haven't read
them.  Especially the first three.)  And you are correct, there are no lemon
scenes.
        
        If you would be so kind as to post the names of some of Stackpole's
novels, I'll check out one or two the next time I'm at the bookstore.

Hey, Phoenix, i'll be glad to tell u one of Stackpole's novels: Lethal
Heritage.  That is the first book in the trilogy *written by STACKPOLE* that
introduces the clans.  Stackpole has actually written appoximately half
of the Battletech novels, so it shouldn't be difficult to find his books.
Any way, hope u enjoy the rest of his books, i sure did <grin>.

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Phoenix@citynet.net             James Jones: The Blood Phoenix

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