Solar Storm

Bissari Confederation #2

by Simone Anderson

Baynebridge Cormack, youngest son of a high powered business man, leads a carefree and often reckless lifestyle. While on vacation with friends, the luxury starship they are riding on rips in half, separating Baynebridge from his friends and leaving him with life-threatening injuries, vulnerable to kidnappers and slavers.

Rogan, Captain and owner of the SkyHawk, takes the young man aboard when no other ship will, knowing the danger he’s in and trying to hide his whereabouts from those trying to force the Confederation’s political hand.

The two men fall in love against the odds, but can their love survive run-ins with saboteurs, kidnappers, and unexpected danger from within Baynebridge’s own family?

Genres: M M Romance, Science Fiction

157 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 14, 2012

About the author

Simone currently lives in west Michigan with their family and three cats. They have lived in and traveled to dozens of states and countries, including four years in Japan. They have been writing all of their life, seriously only after returning to Michigan. A lifelong learner, they still takes classes in a variety of subjects and an ever expanding list of hobbies and dreams of having their own library one day. When not writing they can be found sewing, quilting, reading, cooking, baking, trying their hand at gardening and canning, traveling, genealogy research, and photographing anything that looks interesting or inspiring.

Reviews

[Serena Yates · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is as much a space adventure as it is a story about a man finding his true purpose in life, where previously there was none. Yes, the cause of what Bayne gets thrown into may be sci-fi, and external, but the true battle, and the important changes, all take place internally. This book is a also a character study of a "spoilt little rich kid" being confronted with the facts of life, and a debilitating deterioration of his health, all of which he has to deal with. His growth is painful, the story twists and final solution intriguing, and the second main character is not without his faults. Both of them are definitely human, not perfect, and that made it an interesting read for me.

Baynebridge, who prefers to go by Bayne, may be the son of a rich industrialist of galactic proportions, but he has had a tough life emotionally. Never wanted, always made to feel inferior, he lives an empty life of travelling, parties, and getting drunk with friends. A solar flare changes his life. He is suddenly on his own, labeled a whore, and injured to the point of debilitation. That is when his true character emerges. He is a fighter, and not afraid to work. His path to self-confidence is not an easy one, but I was with him every step of the way.

Rogan, the captain of the ship that rescues Bayne, takes Baine aboard and when he realizes Bayne's life is in danger, he stands by him. As soon as his emotions get involved more complications are added since he is a jealous man, possessive, and easy to anger. The external danger from pirates and certain power factions trying to get their hands on Bayne so they blackmail his rich father prove easier to navigate than the internal battle against his own hot-headed reactions.

If you like sci-fi that is as much about the people and their cultures as the spaceships, if you enjoy reading about characters who truly go through hell (internal and external) before they get to their happy ending, and if you're looking for some cross-cultural differences to spice up the developing relationship, you will probably like this book as much as I did.




NOTE: This book was provided by Resplendence Publishing for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.

[blub · Rating 4 out of 5]

So much better than the first book. I really loved the traits of Rogan culture and how they had to woo and care for their intended. Bayne was a bit of a brat but one that was lovable. His story was sad but he didn't really let it keep him down and upon meeting Rogan he really grew and became more comfortable with how his life had gone. The ending was sweet and the twist concerning Bayne's family kind of blindsided and made for a really interesting read. Looking forward to seeing what the nest installment will bring.

[Siobhan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely a story I would reread. Bayne just wants to be recognized as his own person, not as the youngest son of an important politician/ highly respected scientist. He acts out and builds up his own reputation just to get whatever attention he can from his family. This is a wonderful story of how he learns who he really is and enjoys being rather then what the media and gossips want him to be. I also love reading about another culture through Rogan (wish there was more!)and seeing how he interacts with Bayne, and proving his own insecurities. A very good read, I highly recommend it.

[Icedave · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 stars

[Shelley · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars