Starheart

Starheart
Author: Greta van der Rol
Publisher: Greta van der Rol
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2013-04-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Freighter Captain Jess Sondijk thought she had her life under control until Confederacy Admiral Hudson stops her ship in search of contraband. Although he’s taken with the lovely Jess, Hudson’s after bigger fish than a small-time smuggler; somebody’s trading with the alien Ptorix – and offering them a large enough prize to induce them to part with their beloved starhearts, the jewels they call the windows of the soul. Hudson’s questions open old wounds for Jess. She decides to investigate the circumstances of her husband’s not-so-accidental death. Soon her life’s headed into an increasingly dangerous spiral – for her, her friends, and her family. Only Hudson can help. But in this deadly game of political intrigue, murder, and greed, one false step will cause inter-species war. Hudson is forced to make difficult choices – Jess, starhearts, war, and his commission. This book contains mild sex scenes and strong language.

Rescuing Romila

Rescuing Romila
Author: Greta van der Rol
Publisher: Greta van der Rol
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2018-04-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The Misfits are off on another planet-hopping adventure. When Jirra and Toreni rescue Romila from a raid on her antiques business the Misfits start off on a mission to uncover a drug-smuggling operation. A new, very potent drug is on the market, hidden in statues of ice warriors carved on a remote world. But all’s not well within the team. Toreni and Chet have fallen out, Toreni has received an offer that might be too good to refuse, and Jirra has doubts about her future. When the drug-smuggling operation morphs into something even more dangerous, the Misfits must resolve their differences. If they don’t act together, and quickly, many lives will be at risk. Including their own. Action and adventure, with a little bit of romance. Space Opera/ Science Fiction Romance. There are some non-specific sex scenes. There’s action adventure and politics in this adventure of Morgan’s Misfits. There are appearances from Morgan and from Ravindra.

The Iron Admiral: Conspiracy

The Iron Admiral: Conspiracy
Author: Greta van der Rol
Publisher: Greta van der Rol
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2013-01-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

An epic quest like no other begins! Discover heart-pounding action blended with closed door romance set in intricate space opera worlds, you’ll be captivated from the first page to the last. Danger lurks, threatening to disrupt the fragile balance of peace in the Galaxy. Allysha Marten embarks on her final mission to free herself from debts and the betrayal of her unfaithful spouse. The last place she wants to be is in the middle of an interspecies conflict. She is a systems engineer, not a soldier. Drawn deeper into the suspicion that the operation she is working on involves more than reopening an abandoned mine, she turns to the only person she has grown to trust—the security guard who has unexpectedly captured her heart. Ex-Admiral Chaka Saahren has a reputation—and it isn’t a good one. Going undercover to discover those behind a growing threat to the galaxy, the last thing he expects is to become enchanted by the new systems engineer. He hates lying to her, but the truth would only put her in danger. As the oncoming likelihood of war looms, Saahren is confronted by not only his past, but Allysha’s. He will need her help if they are to prevent those determined to destroy the fragile balance of peace. Can he convince Allysha that he isn’t the man she thinks he is… and that she is the only woman he has ever loved before it is too late for all of them? This Science fiction action romance features non-humanoid aliens and some non-specific sex scenes. There’s action adventure and politics. This book is followed on by The Iron Admiral: Deception. They’re really a two-part set. If you enjoy Star Wars and/or Star Trek (with a bit of romance) this science fiction action romance is for you. If you enjoy Susan Grant’s books this science fiction action romance is for you. Reviewers Choice Award, Twolips Reviews Feb 2012. “Ms. Van der Rol has that unique ability to paint a masterpiece with words.” “The Iron Admiral: Conspiracy is what a proper SF story should be.” “This book is a winner. Science fiction action-adventure with a romance thrown in.”

Kuralon Rescue

Kuralon Rescue
Author: Greta van der Rol
Publisher: Greta van der Rol
Total Pages: 248
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Follow your dreams. You never know where they might lead you. Jirra’s on the run, Siena’s rescuing her lover, Toreni wants Master Chef status and Chet wants her reputation back. Four women, four goals, and one very small ship. Add a fleet request to free a rebel, the promise of little to no help and a caste-defined society simmering with discontent on the edge of explosion. Now, on their own, they’re staging an escape from a backwater prison planet and navigating the murky terrain of dreams forbidden by the rigid caste system underpinning their culture. Success demands more than team work. They’ll have to jettison their own prejudices and forge relationships free of the rules and caste lines. There’s more than just lives at stake. There’s dreams and a possible tomorrow more fragile than gossamer. Space Opera/ Science Fiction Romance. There are some non-specific sex scenes. There’s action adventure and politics in this first adventure of Morgan’s Misfits. There are appearances from Morgan and from Ravindra.

The Search for the Crimson Lady

The Search for the Crimson Lady
Author: Greta van der Rol
Publisher: Greta van der Rol
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2021-12-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

One hundred years ago the pirate ship Crimson Lady terrorized the space lanes, then she disappeared without a trace, leaving behind nothing but tall tales and legends. Until Tara Wyndham finds an artefact from the lost ship Rys Kovas made a mistake when he left Fleet to take over his uncle’s tourist business. He jumps at the chance to hire out his luxury yacht to go hunting for a ghost ship with the lovely Tara and her grandfather. But murder, sabotage, and accidents mar their journey. It’s clear somebody doesn’t want them following the trail. As the danger ramps up Rys suspects there’s more to the mystery of the Crimson Lady than a long-lost spacefarer’s story. Can Rys, Tara, and her indomitable grandfather unravel the mystery and escape with their lives?

Ink

Ink
Author: Greta van der Rol
Publisher: Greta van der Rol
Total Pages: 45
Release: 2013-10-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Some rites of passage should be remembered… Life’s good for 18-year-old Ashkar Ravindra. School’s over, and he’s been accepted into the Fleet Academy. There’s time for one last trip up into the mountains in the brand new flitter his father gave him as a graduation present, before his real life, the one he’s been groomed for from the day he was born, begins in earnest. Up in the mountains not everyone is pleased to see the privileged admiral’s son. Jealousy and ulterior motives turn the pleasant hunting trip into an ordeal. Lives are a stake. If Ashkar makes the wrong decision, he will be the first to die. A short story about Ravindra before he joined the Fleet academy

Retribution

Retribution
Author: Greta van der Rol
Publisher: Greta van der Rol
Total Pages: 189
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Tensions simmer on a world where Humans blame Yrmaks for their defeat in a recent war. For Celia Whitley, former head of Imperial Security and director of Humans First, it's a great place to incite an interspecies war. All it takes is money and weapons – and she can organize both. Revenge over the Yrmaks who murdered her husband will be hers. Imperial agent Tian Axmar wants Whitley dead – but her boss insists the woman be brought back to face justice. Whitley's trail had gone cold until Tian, partner Brent Walker, and auralfang, Puss, learn of a stolen cargo of heavy weapons. Tian and Brent scramble to prevent a war on one world from spilling over to engulf the Empire. But interspecies war is not the only vengeance Whitley wants. Tian, Brent and Puss will need all of their cyborg abilities to prevent the cruelest blow of all.

White Tiger

White Tiger
Author: Greta van der Rol
Publisher: Greta van der Rol
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2013-11-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

New York is no place for a tiger – not for weretiger Sally Carter or for the white tiger she finds in a Harlem basement, guarding an enormous stash of heroin. Sally’s daring rescue of the tiger attracts journalist Dave Gardner, who sniffs a story and a lead to a drug baron he’s been trying to nail for years. While Sally is determined that the white tiger will find a home in a sanctuary, Gardner follows a tenuous trail from the tiger back to the drug cache – and a whole lot of trouble. Soon Sally and her weretiger husband find themselves mixed up in a drug baron’s plot for revenge where even their amazing weretiger talents may not be enough to save Gardner – or themselves. This is a paranormal story in a modern setting, moving from New York to North Carolina. Action, adventure, weretigers – and, of course, tigers.

A Matter of Trust

A Matter of Trust
Author: Greta van der Rol
Publisher: Greta van der Rol
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2014-04-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Will the Demon Admiral protect her from her family? Princess Amira is ready to start a new life after the death of her husband, but that doesn’t include marrying the man her father picks out for her. Pursued by his agents, she races across the galaxy in a desperate search for a safe haven. Amid simmering tensions at the edge of the Empire, Amira renews her acquaintance with Imperial Admiral Ul-Mellor. Although his detractors call him the Demon Admiral, Amira finds him intelligent, articulate, and very attractive. But Ul-Mellor is not human and Amira is a princess – far above Ul-Mellor’s status on his home world. He and Amira will have to overcome a gulf of cultural and class differences if they’re to turn their mutual attraction into a relationship. And what will Ul-Mellor do when faced with a choice – Amira or his hard-won commission? This is a novella

For the Greater Good

For the Greater Good
Author: Greta van der Rol
Publisher: Greta van der Rol
Total Pages: 190
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

A Human settlement is destroyed and all signs point to an Yrmak raid as Imperial agents Tian Axmar and Brent Walker scour the site for clues. One thing they never expected to find was a survivor, a rare alien feline with unusual talents. As tensions between Humans and Yrmaks ratchet to the point of no return, Tian and Brent must bring all their cyborg skills to bear as they follow a dangerous trail of deception and misdirection. The feline, now dubbed Puss and strongly bonded to Tian, holds the key to many of the questions driving the investigation. Unfortunately, that bond drives a wedge between Brent and Tian’s working relationship, leaving Brent with second thoughts about his decision to become a cyborg. As the evidence unfolds, it becomes clear that a devious plot to incite an interspecies war will strike at the very heart of the Empire. With lives at risk, there’s no time to waste. Racing against the clock, Brent, Tian, and Puss must stop the planned carnage, and this time for Brent and Tian… it’s personal. This novel is the second story starring Brent Walker and Tian Axmar. Like the other Dryden books, it’s a space opera full of action and adventure, with a romance thrown in. And there’s a new character – Puss. It won an SFR Galaxy Award.