by Beth Revis
First published 2024
Ada Lamarr reaches the wrecked spaceship first, but her victory turns dangerous when her own vessel suffers hull damage and her oxygen runs low. A government salvage crew rescues her from death, though they resent having an uninvited passenger on their secret mission. Ada doesn't mind their irritation. She enjoys their quality meals and breathable air while plotting her real objective. Government agent Rian White leads the crew and suspects Ada hides something significant. His suspicions prove correct, but Ada finds his attractiveness distracting enough to let him focus on her. She plans to finish her assigned theft while keeping him interested. Rian matches Ada's cleverness and speed, creating a dangerous game where neither player knows who controls whom. The truth may surface too late for either of them to win.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: Spaceship
Period: Present Day
181 pages · Hardcover · DAW