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The Rise of House Valdis (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie

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Genre – Urban Fantasy, SciFi, Polyamorous
Page Count – 253
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When Xenobia arrived on Earth seven years ago she was given an opportunity to start over. Maggie, her best friend, is the only one who knows what she really is. Walking in on Maggie being beaten, Xen makes a split-second decision that begins a series of events which threaten to expose her true nature, and her heart.
With danger looming, Xen is required to face her trust issues and self-doubt in order to traverse the unexpected world she finds herself mixed up in. She must decide whether the lives of her chosen family are worth exposing her secret, and whether she is willing to accept her new role and the responsibility that comes with it.

~ AMAZON ~

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Naomi Valkyrie, often called a Firebrand Provocateur, brings her unique Autistic perspectives and curiosities to life by weaving tales of deep connection, mystery, and romance. She is inspired by being able to spontaneously create a thought that takes on a life of its own, opening up new adventures for her readers.

 

The Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy realms are particular areas of interest for Naomi as they allow for the vast exploration of magic, adventure, and the impossible while creating diverse characters that her readers connect with on an emotional level.

 

When she isn’t attending to familial connections, Naomi loves a dark, comfy reading space surrounded by the symbolism of her spiritual archetypes and her daemon/familiars, while she sips her tea and immerses herself in imagination.

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Paloma Fierro 2/13/24

Xenobia and Urd are slaves of a system that does not value women or girls. They are constantly assaulted and abused. Once they are bought by a master the things only turn to worse. 

 

This horrific story is short and easy to read. 

Test of the Four: Book Two of The Serrulata Saga by A.E. Bennett – Review by Kerry Baker

Test of the Four (The Serrulata Saga, #2)Test of the Four by A.E. Bennett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is the second in the series and is a great follow up to the first book. It was great to get back into these characters and continue on their journey with them. This book is just as descriptive and detailed as the first one. At times it slowed the story down a little but definitely added a depth to the story that would have otherwise been missing.
The story is well created and just as exciting as the first one. It was great to see all the characters develop as they explored their new reality outside the realm. I connected with them as easily as the first book and I am looking forward to seeing what is next in store for them.

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Susan Ratchford

House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis, #0.5)House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

House Valdis Origins: Xenobia
By Naomi Valkyrie
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars

Wow, I never thought a novella of 29 pages would elicit so much emotion from me. The relationship between Xen and Urd grabs you by the heart and won’t let go. Naomi Valkyrie creates a hard but interesting world that I can’t wait to read more about. This is a great introduction to her House Valdis series and I will be looking for my copy of The Rise Of House Valdis (her first book in the official series) very soon!

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Candida Hopper

House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis, #0.5)House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a quick but enjoyable read. I read this book in about half an hour and thoroughly enjoyed every page. It’s the beginning and lets you know where it all started. This book makes you very excited to read the series. Xenobia and Urd are treated badly. Xenobia steps in to help Urd and there may be consequences for her actions. This author always does a good job pulling me into any story I have read by her. I look forward to reading more by this author because I know it will be a good read. I recommend this short story.

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Brittany Angel

House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis, #0.5)House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a way to jump into this world! This is a very short novella, but boy, does it pack a punch! I am looking forward to diving further into this world.

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Darla Yocom

House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis, #0.5)House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This brief origin story was genuinely dark and mysterious.

We follow Xenobia in this story as she attempts to be smart and safe in a dangerous environment, especially if you were female. Xenobia preferred to be by herself so no one paid too much attention to her. Head down and continue moving was a great motto to live by. However one day a young lady named Urd arrives and although she tries not to get close to her, Xenobia soon finds that they have an instant connection. A new friendship blossoms and soon Xenobia finds herself wanting to protect Urd.

Upon learning that a horrific gentleman bought them both, they wonder what they can do to save themselves from this horrific ordeal.

Xenobia soon learns things about herself that she could not imagine. This story had twists and turns that you will not expect. I think it is a great origin story to help explain a number of things about the characters.

I cannot wait to see what comes next from this author.

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Krista Moulthrop

House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis, #0.5)House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a very short and easy read. It gave a great preview into the series following Xenobia discovering her powers and struggling to help others escape from slavery. It will pull you in and get you wanting to read more. Great writing by this author.

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Test of the Four: Book Two of The Serrulata Saga by A.E. Bennett – Review by Elisha Johnson

Test of the Four (The Serrulata Saga, #2)Test of the Four by A.E. Bennett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Test of the Four: The Serrulata Saga by A.E. Bennett- 5 out of 5 stars

This is the second book in the series. I recommend reading the books in order so that you will have the complete storyline. I love how much detail the author puts into the characters. I had a hard time putting this book down! I highly recommend this book.

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Jade Brunton

House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis, #0.5)House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

House Valdis Origins: Xenobia is a book that packs a big story into a short amount of time. This is book 0 of the House Valdis Originals. It gives the background of Xenobia, the main character, and her best friend Urd. This book was an extremely fast read as it is pretty short. The characters are intriguing, and the story is unpredictable and tragic, with a nice ending. Xenobia’s story is an exciting one to follow and her journey has just begun.

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Elisha Johnson

House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis, #0.5)House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie- 4 out of 5 stars

This was my first book by this author and I have got to say, I am loving the work. This quick little morsel was fantastic! It gave you just enough of the storyline to really make you crave the book. With how short this book is I was honestly not expecting to get much from it. I am so glad that the author proved me wrong. I highly recommend this quick read!

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Julie Johnson

House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis, #0.5)House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this super short read (it might have taken me 15 minutes), we meet Xenobia and Urd. Xenobia is blue skinned with dark hair and Urd is whiter than white with light colored hair. They are treated like cattle in the Slavemaster’s house. They are not respected as women at all. When Urd is mistreated, Xenobia steps in to save her but at what cost?

This is an interesting and very short read. I’m not sure I’ll venture into the whole series but I am a bit intrigued. I have a lot of unanswered questions but overall, thought this was an enjoyable read.

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Test of the Four: Book Two of The Serrulata Saga by A.E. Bennett – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

Test of the Four (The Serrulata Saga, #2)Test of the Four by A.E. Bennett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series and the author did not disappoint with continuing the story and seeing how the four continue to navigate their journey. The author does such a wonderful job of describing the characters and the vivid descriptions of their journey; you really do feel like you are right there with them. This continues to be a well written tale of Leora, Aurora, Leopold and Roland trying to figure out their next steps while battling injuries, relationships and the complexities of the realm. The author creates such a multi-layered story that you can’t help but want to see how it ends. I can’t wait for the next book in the series so I can see what happens next!

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis, #0.5)House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie

I always enjoy getting to read this author. She does a great job of creating a well written story that has defined characters and a storyline that keeps you reading until the last page. This is a shorter story, but the author does a great job of packing in the emotions, the twists and suspense. We get to see Xenobia’s start, which gives a more of her backstory and her relationship with Urd. You absolutely feel an intense bond for the characters and want to see them succeed. It definitely made me want to re-read the next book in the series and I cant wait to see how things will turn out in the series.

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis, #0.5)House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I am totally in!!! House Valdis Origins: Xenobia is the beginning…short story..and introduces Xenobia and the society she is living in. I loved this story as it gives me want and need to continue this series and I am super excited to start the next book in the series. The creativity and storytelling that this author brings to the table still amazes me as I enjoy every book I have read from her.

Xenobia, a beautiful blue wonder, stays to herself, trying not to bring any spotlight to her, which would keep her safe. When Xenobia has a new roommate in Urd, she never wanted to develop any friendships, but something in Urd bring Xenobia’s walls down and they become close friends. When some very bad men have their eyes on Urd…Xenobia tries to protect her at all costs. Going from protecting Urd to something greater, Xenobia learns there is more to her then we know….

Looking forward to the next book in the series, I have to learn more about Xenobia and what will happen next!! Fantastic story!!

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Jamie Truex

House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis, #0.5)House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m definitely hooked now! This is a very short story that comes before the first House Valdis book by Naomi Valkyrie. She gives you just enough of a hint of what Xenobia has had to endure and what she’s trying to escape. I need to know more so I will absolutely be picking up the next book.

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Megan Conley

House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis, #0.5)House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoy reading Valkyrie’s stories and this one was no different. This is a very quick read…I’m talking like 15-20 minutes and I really like the premise of the storyline. I’m definitely hooked and can’t wait to see what Valkyrie has in store for her readers with Xenobia’s story and the House Valdis series. Valkyrie’s ability to get her readers to care so deeply about her characters so quickly is amazing and I loved how she moved the plot line along without really any holes or gapping discrepancies. I’m really excited to start reading the House Valdis series. This short story is a prequel to the House Valdis series.

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Shelly Kittell

House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis, #0.5)House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an interesting read. It’s a short story. I found it to be a good look into the beginning of Xenobia and Urd’s friendship. This is my first venture into this series and I’m looking forward to starting it. Xen sppears to be strong in this society where women aren’t valued. I found myself totally rooting for them. It’s definitely a book I recommend.

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie

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Genre – Dark Fantasy, SciFi
Page Count – 29
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Raised in a society that treats women like cattle, Xenobia does her best to fly under the radar and not bring attention to herself. She obeys the rules, and she doesn’t get attached to people – until Urd.
After a man with extreme sadistic tendencies buys her and her best friend Urd, Xen lays awake at night planning their escape.
When Urd overhears their Master’s ultimate plan for them, even though they aren’t prepared, the girls have no choice but to run, hoping to find the underground movement and get to safety.
While, on the run for their lives, Xen learns that the price of rebellion is steep.
*This short story takes place before the first House Valdis novel – The Rise of House Valdis.

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Naomi Valkyrie, often called a Firebrand Provocateur, brings her unique Autistic perspectives and curiosities to life by weaving tales of deep connection, mystery, and romance. She is inspired by being able to spontaneously create a thought that takes on a life of its own, opening up new adventures for her readers.

 

The Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy realms are particular areas of interest for Naomi as they allow for the vast exploration of magic, adventure, and the impossible while creating diverse characters that her readers connect with on an emotional level.

 

When she isn’t attending to familial connections, Naomi loves a dark, comfy reading space surrounded by the symbolism of her spiritual archetypes and her daemon/familiars, while she sips her tea and immerses herself in imagination.

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Test of the Four (The Serrulata Saga Book #2) by A.E. Bennett – Review by Angela Hayes

Test of the Four (The Serrulata Saga, #2)Test of the Four by A.E. Bennett
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

 

3.5 Stars

 

Test of the Four is the second book in The Serrulata Saga by A.E. Bennett. This continues the adventure we started in ‘Gathering of the Four’ (Book #1)- so if you haven’t read that yet, I highly recommend that you do in order to fully appreciate this story.
As with the first book, this is a sci-fi fantasy adventure with a dystopian feel, action, drama, danger, a ‘quest’ of sorts, challenges, threats, friendship, romance, mystery, tension, and intrigue (just to name a few). The story/series is set in the distant future which adds an extra element of interest to the overall storyline, plus we get several POV’s which gives us a broader perspective of the story/series as well.
After really enjoying the first book in the series, I was excited to embark on more of the adventure, diving this second instalment. While I did appreciate the story- there were times that I felt like this was ‘heavier’, slower going, choppier and more ‘wandering’ than I expected. The author has a very descriptive and detailed writing style, which really helps to paint a picture of the world, characters, and adventure- but at times I felt like this portion of the series/story got a bit lost in all the detail. It just didn’t have the same ‘dynamic’ and engrossing feel (for me) as the first book did…. But there was a lot of ground to cover here, so I put those above issues down to the author setting us up for what might happen in the next book/books. So, I will just have to wait and see.
Leora, Roland, Aurora, and Leopold are continuing their adventure, having left the Realm- but things aren’t going quite so great. We follow along as they face threats & challenges, try to control & hone their ‘powers’, embark on romantic entanglements, and grapple with their own inner demons.
I wonder what the rest of the series will bring…. Stay tuned!
Happy Reading…

Thank you, A.E. Bennett!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Test of the Four: Book Two of The Serrulata Saga by A.E. Bennett – Review by Jenni Bishop

Test of the Four (The Serrulata Saga, #2)Test of the Four by A.E. Bennett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars
I really enjoyed the first book Gathering of the Four in The Serrulata series and was excited to get stuck into the second book Test of the Four. I do recommend reading Gathering of the Four first.
The gang is back. A.E. puts Leora, Aurora, Leopold and Roland through their paces and it is not all fun and rainbows. They are injured, battered and bruised mentally and physically, running from evil, in danger, held captive, come into powers, even find themselves in different times and places plus so much more. A.E has even turned up the heat in this one in more than one way.
This intriguing series is a futuristic dystopian sci fi tale and the first book in this series. As with the first book A.E. wove together intricate multi-layered threads that draw the reader in. The world building and the storytelling gives a vivid picture of this post-apocalyptic world and the compelling characters. The story told in multiple POV’s giving us a broader picture and depth of who the characters are and what they feel.
This intriguing read takes us on an adventure that makes you feel part of the story and had me wanting more.
As I said about the first book, A.E. has set the stage where there are so many options and angles to explore that makes look forward to what could come next.
Do yourself a favour and grab a copy if you love sci fi tales and if you don’t, I can guarantee you will like this series.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Test of the Four: Book Two of The Serrulata Saga by A.E. Bennett – Review by Shelly Kittell

Test of the Four (The Serrulata Saga, #2)Test of the Four by A.E. Bennett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Test of the Four is the second book in the series. I definitely recommend that your read book 1 first. What cool characters. I loved the personalities. They all had such unique and intriguing characteristics. We had grumpy Leopold to the nonbinary Temple to former Lady Aurora. All the little romances were very interesting. The pairings were sort of explained as the book went along. I felt the book gave more into the back story during the healing time for Leopold. It’s a wonderful series. I can hardly wait for the next to come out.

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Test of the Four: Book Two of The Serrulata Saga by A.E. Bennett – Review by Kerry Carr

Test of the Four (The Serrulata Saga, #2)Test of the Four by A.E. Bennett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 2nd book in the Serrulata Saga and the adventure continues for our four-Leora, Roland, Aurora and Leopold. I do recommend reading the first book before this one as it continues from the first book and would be confusing for people if they jumped right in with the second book. The author does an amazing job of world building. Allowing us a glimpse of what life could be like in the future as well as giving us an amazing view into life in the Realm.

After the four of them manage to cross over the border they find themselves in a world that they don’t know or understand. Everything is different and dangerous and with Leora struggling to control her magic and Leopold fighting demons do the four of them stand any chance of survival to return to their realm.
Also with things happening in the realm as well and people’s lives being placed in danger by a soverign that has no control over his power will their be anyone or anything left for them to return too.

This book is a really interesting read with twists and turns, magic and adventure as well as a blossoming romance between Aurora and Roland.
The authors character development has made them feel like family and I can’t wait to continue reading their journey to understanding their powers and themselves in the process.

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Alien Redemption by Gloria Oliver – Review by Laura Jones

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The Alien & the Crime Boss by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Heather Lovelace

The Alien & the Crime BossThe Alien & the Crime Boss by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Valkyrie always weaves such an interesting and unexpected story that defies what manner would assume to be the normal path of a beloved trope and genre. This short story was engaging and quick paced. The characters were quirky and relatable. If you are looking for a new book, pick this one up. Valkyrie is very gifted at engaging her readers and putting them in the middle of a very unexpected tale they will enjoy.

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Alien Redemption by Gloria Oliver – Review by Alyssa McLean

Alien RedemptionAlien Redemption by Gloria Oliver
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was surprised by this book. It was the first alien book that I’ve read, and I really enjoyed it. It keeps you guessing about who you can trust and what will happen. The world was well described and easy to picture. The aliens were interesting and mysterious. I definitely recommend.

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Alien Redemption by Gloria Oliver – Review by Crystal Brehant

Alien RedemptionAlien Redemption by Gloria Oliver
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a fast paced read. It draws you in and keeps you interested. There was great character building. The main character was a strong woman who kept trying to get over the fact that she was screwed over. Things just keep on going wrong. Her fight is one to inspire to. This was a great sci-fi read.

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Alien Redemption by Gloria Oliver – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Alien RedemptionAlien Redemption by Gloria Oliver
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
Alien Redemption by Gloria Oliver

Alien Redemption is a Sci-Fi Adventure that I wasn’t real sure what to expect going in but once I got started reading it was hard to put down. This is a fairly new author to me and I’m definitely going to check out what other books they have written. This Sci-Fi is packed with action, mystery, suspense, aliens and so much more. What would you do if you if your fresh start at a new life doesn’t work out how you wanted it to? What if the choices you make go from not so bad to way worse? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next . I look forward to reading more from this Author.

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Alien Redemption by Gloria Oliver – Review by Brandy Vaughn

Alien RedemptionAlien Redemption by Gloria Oliver
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Alien Redemption by Gloria Oliver is a twisted sci-fi adventure with plenty of suspense, tension, drama, and action. With plenty of secrets, high stakes, and blackmail Claudia faces challenges and aliens that need to be saved. Things go from bad to worse as Claudia survives this dark adventure.

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Alien Redemption by Gloria Oliver – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Alien RedemptionAlien Redemption by Gloria Oliver
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Alien Redemption is a adventurous sci fi story that I quite enjoyed. This is my first book that I read by this author and definitely will not be my last. I know never to judge a book by the cover so I took a chance being intrigued by the snyposis and I am so glad I did. My emotions ran up and down on this story….If you are a lover of sci fi, adventure, danger, lies and blackmail…I definitely recommend this book.

Claudia is looking for a new start while trying to stay on the down low. She approaches to wanting to be the medical attendant on a ship, but it comes at a price. Knowing Claudia is over qualified…
Captain Bennet knows he got the better end of the deal… When a mission that is hush hush that leads to new species….will Claudia be able to stop the Captain and his deception and protect the new species.

Looking forward to reading more from this author….what a great story.

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