It’s officially here! Though it’s been available for pre-order since July 1st, now you can get Out of Orbit right now without having to wait! Also, stay tuned for some exciting OoO-themed events!
Blurb:
Following an
explosive space battle, Captain Jasmine Hale’s escape pod crash lands on an
unknown planet. She communicates with some of the world’s natives, but grows
frustrated when she learns signaling to her crew for help is impossible. Though
she acknowledges she is stranded on Ryk indefinitely, she dreams of the day
when she can return to piloting a ship through the stars.
explosive space battle, Captain Jasmine Hale’s escape pod crash lands on an
unknown planet. She communicates with some of the world’s natives, but grows
frustrated when she learns signaling to her crew for help is impossible. Though
she acknowledges she is stranded on Ryk indefinitely, she dreams of the day
when she can return to piloting a ship through the stars.
Aras, leader
of the Rykians, hasn’t had contact with a human in five hundred years. Due to
his lengthy life span, little excites him in his day-to-day life, until he
meets Jasmine. Captivated by the woman who was suddenly thrust into his world,
he desires to ease her anguish while showing her the wonders of his kingdom.
of the Rykians, hasn’t had contact with a human in five hundred years. Due to
his lengthy life span, little excites him in his day-to-day life, until he
meets Jasmine. Captivated by the woman who was suddenly thrust into his world,
he desires to ease her anguish while showing her the wonders of his kingdom.
Caught
between two worlds, Jasmine struggles with a difficult dilemma–continue
searching for a way home or accept her new life on Ryk. Choosing one means
leaving the other behind forever. How will she decide?
between two worlds, Jasmine struggles with a difficult dilemma–continue
searching for a way home or accept her new life on Ryk. Choosing one means
leaving the other behind forever. How will she decide?
Excerpt:
Jasmine let
out the scream she’d been holding back and swept the pages to the floor with
her arm. Pitching forward, she collapsed on the desk and buried her face in her
elbow. Tears spilled forth as despair finally overtook her.
out the scream she’d been holding back and swept the pages to the floor with
her arm. Pitching forward, she collapsed on the desk and buried her face in her
elbow. Tears spilled forth as despair finally overtook her.
Lieutenant Moore
was dead, his remains forever enmeshed with the wrecked pod he’d worked so hard
to save. The whereabouts of Commander Garrison and the rest of her crew were
unknown. The ship she’d believed to be indestructible had exploded as she
watched, helpless. Reading the anguished writings of Dr. Coates and learning of
her potential fate proved too much to bear. Her loud sobs echoed in the room as
she mourned all she’d lost.
was dead, his remains forever enmeshed with the wrecked pod he’d worked so hard
to save. The whereabouts of Commander Garrison and the rest of her crew were
unknown. The ship she’d believed to be indestructible had exploded as she
watched, helpless. Reading the anguished writings of Dr. Coates and learning of
her potential fate proved too much to bear. Her loud sobs echoed in the room as
she mourned all she’d lost.
A heavy arm
draped across her back, and someone stroked her shoulder. She slid off the desk
toward Aras and allowed him to scoop her into a sturdy embrace. Balling her
fists in his shirt, she wept against him, crying for her crew, her ship, and
her doomed career. His skin felt smooth and warm beneath her cheek, and his
body was solid and firm as he held her tight. Her grip loosened, her fingertips
grazing the uncovered expanse of his chest. She let them linger, desperate to
not feel alone and abandoned in the universe.
draped across her back, and someone stroked her shoulder. She slid off the desk
toward Aras and allowed him to scoop her into a sturdy embrace. Balling her
fists in his shirt, she wept against him, crying for her crew, her ship, and
her doomed career. His skin felt smooth and warm beneath her cheek, and his
body was solid and firm as he held her tight. Her grip loosened, her fingertips
grazing the uncovered expanse of his chest. She let them linger, desperate to
not feel alone and abandoned in the universe.
He stiffened at her
touch. The slight movement was enough to make Jasmine regain her composure. She
wrenched away from him, wiping her face with the backs of her hands. “I’m
sorry, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to—” Her spine straightened and her chin
lifted, yet she avoided making eye contact. “If you’ll excuse me, I’d prefer some
time to myself right now.” Before he could answer, she turned and fled toward
her room.
Buy Links:
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