cover image Escape from Zulaire

Escape from Zulaire

Veronica Scott.. ean D. Walker, $8.99 paper (238p) ISBN 978-0-9895903-2-7

In this sci-fi romance, Assistant Planetary Agent for Loxton Galactic Trading Andi Markriss is filling in as a bridesmaid at a royal wedding on the planet of Zulaire when she gets a nasty shock from hunky Captain Tom Deverane of Sectors Special Forces. Deverane informs her that he has orders to rescue her from the civil war that is about to engulf the planet. Andi is skeptical and reluctant to abandon her wedding duties, thus delaying her departure%E2%80%94a decision that leads to encounters with rebel fighters, a dangerous journey through the wilderness, an evil alien plot, and the possibly of romance. Scott (Dancer of the Nile) demonstrates a skillful hand with science fiction plotting and a knack for the romance genre. The author deftly draws readers into this entertaining story and the lives of its likable characters. And while the author's worldbuilding could be stronger, fans of the genre won't have many complaints.