First published 2001
Kelric's fighter screams down through Coba's atmosphere and crashes on the forbidden planet's surface. As a member of Skolia's imperial family, he expects a quick rescue and return home. The planet's matriarchal rulers have different plans. The estate mistresses who control Coba refuse to let the Empire discover their recent technological progress. They capture Kelric and hold him prisoner. But their political calculations grow complicated as the planet's most influential women begin falling for their captive. Kelric finds himself trapped not just by Coba's isolation, but by the hearts of the powerful women who control his fate. His simple crash landing becomes a complex web of politics, power, and unexpected romance that threatens to keep him on Coba forever.
Genres: science-fiction, romance, adventure, space-opera
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Coba, Skolia
Audiobook · Blackstone Pub