StarJumper's Bride

ISBN 1-57343-066-8 (Paperback)
ISBN 1-57343-067-6 (Ebook)

A finalist in the Romance (Science Fiction) category of the 2006 EPPIE contest.

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Cassie Gordon is up for sale on the notorious flesh auction block of the Fortis Cluster. The man who pays a fortune for her promises to deliver her to sanctuary. His only demand is for payment in kind—rescue from an untenable situation. The price—marriage.

The rogue trader who travels the shadowy byways of questionable commerce in three star systems may not be what he seems. Sebastian Asteril’s past begins to surface as Cassie builds a new life for herself in the Crestar System. How could her husband have once been a high-ranking officer in the elite Seventh Fleet of the mighty Mariltar Nation when all the evidence points to his illegal trade in shlil dust?

The mission that has consumed him becomes an intolerable burden when Sebastian learns that the evil that delivered Cassie to the auction block stalks her still. Somehow, he has to keep her safe. Somehow, he must protect his wife from the vicious alien force that wants her back.

Book Reviews

Love Romances / Shaiha - Five Roses
From the very first paragraph this reviewer was enthralled by J.A Clarke’s masterful use of words to paint a picture that draws the reader.  The reader feels Cassie’s fear caused by her experiences at the flesh market, her relief at being rescued by Sebastian and her confusion at trying to figure out his motives.  Ms. Clarke has a wonderful gift that allows her to place her readers right inside the character’s heads and hearts.  This reviewer’s only regret about this wonderful book was that when it ended having to say goodbye to such treasured friends.

Lovers of Lisanne Norman will definitely want to check out J.A. Clarke’s StarJumper’s Bride.  This book is an excellent example of the space opera genre and this reviewer is very glad to discover another excellent author in this genre.  Readers will want to rush over to the publisher’s site to pick up this book along with others in this series.

What Readers Are Saying

"A fantastic journey through time. A thrilling ride in the future, grounded in the reality of relationships. Sexy and playful; mysteriously delicious; wonderfully fluid." LeAnn Piper, J.A. Clarke fan

"A faraway universe, a forced marriage and enough intrigue to thicken the plot make this book a keeper. I loved the characters and was excited to finally be transported back to the same setting I’d enjoyed so much in J.A. Clarke’s book, Moonfire." Jeanette Steinmueller, J.A. Clarke fan

"Sexual tension fills this wonderful science fiction book from the start. What a romance! What an adventure! I loved it." Kaye Wolf, author–Up, Please!

J.A. Clarke

J. A. Clarke is an award-winning author of futuristic and contemporary romance novels. She grew up in Africa where weekly trips to the library were highly anticipated and the main entertainment event of the week. She has traveled on three continents but is now firmly grounded in the Pacific Northwest. Together with her husband and two sons, she frequently explores the beautiful scenic attractions of the area. Someday, she plans to take her family on an adventure in Africa.

Please visit her at her website, www.jaclarke.com.