Sci-fi romance with a happy ending.
359200
A sci-fi romance with an interesting plot and happy ending. The first in this genre that I've read and it did keep me interested to the end. The romance was strong, but the plot was the main force behind this story. The writing is good and the story is believable unfortunately. I'm reviewing this book voluntarily for Hidden Gems.
4236301
This was a sweet, very fulfilling story. I wasn't sure what to expect, but this really drew me in. The characters are very real and you grow to care for them. Great  for both sci-fi and romance fans!
2100457
Brian was married to Tessa he says but in another alternate universe .... And so our story begins.  This is a multi-layered story of romance and I guess self discovery plus throw in some old Science Fiction slightly reminiscent of The Time Machine and you have the making of a great romance.

The romance IS the main thrust of this short novel, make no mistake, the SCi-FI, the craziness, a poetry quoting bad guy and other things revolve around the connection between Brian and Tessa BUT things are never as they seem to be in these novels are they

This novel slowly leads us down a path where we get to discover the things that have led both of these people to this point in their life, you have moments where you have to decide who is really crazy (if anyone) and throw in a bit of self awakening and it all works together to make this an uplifting and enjoyable story with a bit of a twist at the end

Bottom Line:  This is a great story, a bit of craziness at the beginning to drop you into the story and a bit of everything a good romance needs with an ending quite satisfying on many levels.  4+ Stars and to many people this will be a 5 Star novel because it will touch some more deeply than the light story on the surface.
1914433
I don't normally give 5-star ratings to such light reading material, but I sure did enjoy this book.  It had likeable characters--many already familiar to the series--and the new protagonists were just right for one another.  Of course I pretty much knew the outcome of their budding relationship; sometimes it's nice to just enjoy some good-hearted fun.  There was a positive message about trust, hope, and perseverance.  It had plenty of romance without getting explicit or trashy.  The various pets add charm to the story.  I was smiling when it ended and was wishing there were more to come.
44758
Sabotaged Desires is a fast, fun read filled with a little scifi, a little angst and a lot of sex. The story revolves around Suzanne and her two new husbands, ship captain Robert and medical officer David, as they leave Earth for an unsettled planet to create a new colony. The mission is sabotaged and without giving too much away, the joy of the story is in how Suz and her husbands pull together to save the mission and their marriage.

I loved David, who is the linchpin of the trio and pulls them back together after a (perceived) betrayal. The lovemaking between Suz and David had just the right elements of comfort and spice to remind Robert of what he was missing. I also really liked the futuristic touches like the Relationship Room where the three are sent to work out their problems for the good of the colony.

The author's note at the beginning says this story started as a writing exercise, and I would have liked to see the exercise taken further. The characterization of Robert, in particular, didn't really work for me. He seems too explosive and unbalanced to be the captain of such an important mission. The story never lets him shine as the mission captain, which would have been fun to see and might have made me like him more. Similarly, I'd have liked a stronger sense of the trio's "world" - this is a futuristic society where people are paired by computer, and where there are deep societal divisions about mankind settling the stars. I'd have liked to see more of those conflicts explored before the "happy ever after" is secured.

But these are minor quibbles in what is, overall, a very fun, loving story. I heartily enjoyed Sabotaged Desires and look forward to this author's next release.
4833441
Wow. I really enjoyed Deviant and Venice. The sex was smoking and the relationship was tender between the two of them. I would recommend for anyone looking for a good sci-if romance.
169530
I am a Science fiction fan and that's why I bought this book but I have found that I also enjoyed the Romance element of it too. An unusual thing for a man but it certainly enhanced the the science fiction and the fantasy.  I've read most of the other reviews and I must agree more with Beth, Margaret and Jess' opinions over the others. It seems to me they are just out looking for problems instead of enjoying the book.  I think it was a wonderful read.  Great action good love scenes and a fantastic ending. I've recommended it to several friends and they have enjoyed it too.  It is about time that the writers started realizing that the men like a little romance with their sci/fi as well.  I hope there will be more like this, it kind of reminds me of Star Wars and as far as grammar and such, well maybe that lady is just an old school teacher who should go grade a few more of her student's papers. I read for enjoyment not to find a comma in the wrong place for heaven sake.
1205993
I was quite enthralled by the characters, the plot, and the alien planets.  There was interplanetary intrigue and lots of action.  There was romance, but not beyond its place, by which I mean it was tasteful and did not take over the story.  The story was intriguing.  I enjoyed the author's phrasing and style, and her quite interesting concepts.  This book had believable detail, especially of personalities and alien cultures.  The ending paves the way for a sequel, leaving many unanswered questions, but to me it's a satisfying ending.
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Sometimes I'm wary of cross-overs.  I like Romance just fine, but I've got to be in the mood for one (usually am just looking for a light, easy read).  I don't mind reading the SF-themed romances, but if I'm in the SF section of the bookstore, I really would prefer something a bit more hefty.

Well... These books have a LOT of Romance in them, but also enough story and action and complexity to be satisfying on the SF level as well.

I have to admit I used to really enjoy the Space Opera genre of past decades.  I think Catherine Asaro is doing her job to keep that alive single-handedly.  Sinclair's books have a lot of the old Space Opera feel.  Good space adventure with battles and intrigue and interplanetary travel mixed in--with good characters and personal relations mixed in.

This particular story also has quite a Star Wars like feel (first trilogy, 4-6), which was odd at times, but also good.  (Most of it was due to the term "droids" and the presence of a protocol droid that talked too much.)

The heroine is a rough and tumble girl from the wrong side of the tracks, running solo in her own rust-bucket of a ship, engaging in suspect trading runs.  The hero crash-lands almost in her lap, a dangerous military type engaged in an interstellar war.  And of course, these two opposites attract when they find mysterious plots against their peoples --and involving them personally.

So if you like Romance mixed with your SF, or even just a good old-fashioned SF adventure, I'd give this a try!
729193
This was an enjoyable read. The romance developing during an emotional coming of age in a unique alternate current Earth was compelling. The heat of the physical developments was a treat to read. I am unsure how sustainable this series is as one Psy breakdown works but multiple I think will bother me.
1615873
I was pleasantly surprised.  I am not a huge science fiction fan, but this story was sci-fi I could relate to, nothing too far - fetched.  The story was medium length, but had a solid plot and contained enough action to move the story along quickly.  There was no filler, every character and scene fit in and contributed to the main plot.  The plot took place in the present and the writer skillfully inserted a lot of back story so that the characters and their history were fully explained and had credibility within the main story.  The ending was believable and satisfying.  It was a well written book.
2903600
An interstellar romance with the usual relationship misunderstandings that have to be resolved to achieve the expected HEA. The writer does a good job depicting the different worlds and beings. There's also a sassy computer to lend humor. Good writing style with very few typos. I would recommend this book for a nice rainy day or even beach rad.
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I found this an easy escape read.  It has the scifi, the conflict, an unresolved love story and improbable situations in all.  I was inspired to read the rest of the series.  Fun
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Disclaimer: I received and ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Rescue Her Heart is a fun debut novel featuring a mysterious disappearance of both father and fuel, space girlfriends and pirate battles. I would call it science fiction light, so if you are interested in a lot of word building, this might not be for you. However, if you are a fan of adventure romance and can go along with some space travel and blaster battles, you will enjoy this whirlwind romance.

I found this book true to my own life experiences in that the majority of the recurring secondary characters are friends of one of the main characters, Nat, and they are also queer.  It is so nice to see queer community and friendship reflected and I really enjoyed that.  That said, it is a romance between Catherine, a desparate 18 year old who is just finding out who she is (in more ways than one) and Nat, a 28 year old Space Ranger who doesn't know it yet, but is looking for love. Their age-gap comes up but is not the driving force behind the story. Finding Catherine's father initially drives the plot, but the trouble and fun they get into along the way is the entertaining part.

Through their many adventures, Catherine and Nat are constantly tested.  Watching their relationship develop kept me interested. Pick this one up and find out how all these mysteries resolve themselves.
4077696
I'm a romance and fantasy lover--I adore a good love story. But alas, I haven't found too many science fiction romances that appeal to me. But this one did. I have a million books on my kindle and not nearly enough time in the day to read them all. But I thought I'd give this one a try. I'm so glad I did. This is a sweet romance that pulled my heart strings and had me sighing at the budding romance. This is a story about literal star-crossed lovers galaxies apart and how they find love and over come obstacles as vast as the universe. I'll be watching this author closely and look forward to reading more from her.
883572
I normally don't read sci-fi romance too often but this books description caught my attention. It was just the right mix of sci-fi and Romance. The storyline was interesting. It wasn't great but the characters make the storyline interesting.
374703
This was an interesting alien romance story. MS. Cummings gives us new imaginative worlds to visit. The characters, Glib and Vera are believable. I really enjoyed their adventure while watching them try not to fall in love with each other. You'll enjoy this romance story. I received this book free for my review.