Star pilot Kara DeLeon makes an emergency landing on a former penal colony now peopled by descendants of outlaws.
Obeying standing orders, Kara remains at the crash site but is captured by the captain of the guard. Instead of killing her on sight or carrying her to the city leaders, Aiden hides her in his home.
But only marriagean impossible bond between two people so differentallows Aiden to protect Kara from the city's ultimate hatred. Perhaps death is the better choice, if he could only let her go.
REVIEWS: "Ms. Conn proves that the blazing fires of romance burn even more fiercely in the far reaches of outer space." ~Romantic Times
STAR PILOT SERIES, in order Outlaw Rising Starfire Rising Cyborg Rising
Also by Phoebe Conn... THE HEARTS OF LIBERTY, in series order Savage Destiny Defiant Destiny Forbidden Destiny Wild Destiny Scarlet Destiny
HEARTS OF CALIFORNIA, in series order Hearts of Gold No Sweeter Ecstasy Tempt Me With Kisses