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Stellar Bridge #2
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In this exciting conclusion to BETWEEN...
A young boy vanishes into the Alaskan wilderness.
It’s a harsh land, and his disappearance barely stirs national interest. But strange signals detected by a nearby observatory raise alarm bells for theoretical physicist Anne Fleming—and send her running to Carpes.
She needs help.
She needs the one person who will never trust her.
She needs Marda.
Joined by Ben, Marda follows a trail that stretches from Carpes to Africa and then to Alaska. There, they discover a vest made from the same alien material as Marda's glove.
This is no longer a missing person's case.
It's a search for a new portal.
A new Stellar Bridge.
But Carpes has been scanned. There are no other bridges. So where does the Alaskan portal lead?
And who—or what—will they find waiting on the other side?
A young boy vanishes into the Alaskan wilderness.
It’s a harsh land, and his disappearance barely stirs national interest. But strange signals detected by a nearby observatory raise alarm bells for theoretical physicist Anne Fleming—and send her running to Carpes.
She needs help.
She needs the one person who will never trust her.
She needs Marda.
Joined by Ben, Marda follows a trail that stretches from Carpes to Africa and then to Alaska. There, they discover a vest made from the same alien material as Marda's glove.
This is no longer a missing person's case.
It's a search for a new portal.
A new Stellar Bridge.
But Carpes has been scanned. There are no other bridges. So where does the Alaskan portal lead?
And who—or what—will they find waiting on the other side?
267 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 14, 2026
About the author
Maureen A. Miller
33 books1,272 followersUSA TODAY bestselling author Maureen A. Miller writes romantic suspense, science fiction, and young adult adventures.
Before becoming a full-time author, Maureen spent fifteen years in the software industry, traveling extensively while connecting computer systems to large-scale manufacturing equipment. Those long airport layovers became the perfect time to write the stories she’d always imagined.
Her debut novel, Widow’s Tale, earned a Golden Heart® Award nomination for Romantic Suspense. Since then, she’s continued writing the kinds of stories she loves to read—stories filled with mystery, adventure, and romance.
When she’s not writing, you’ll usually find her chasing her spirited Corgi, cheering on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, or enjoying entirely too much mozzarella.
Maureen is grateful to every reader who chooses to spend time with her stories.
Before becoming a full-time author, Maureen spent fifteen years in the software industry, traveling extensively while connecting computer systems to large-scale manufacturing equipment. Those long airport layovers became the perfect time to write the stories she’d always imagined.
Her debut novel, Widow’s Tale, earned a Golden Heart® Award nomination for Romantic Suspense. Since then, she’s continued writing the kinds of stories she loves to read—stories filled with mystery, adventure, and romance.
When she’s not writing, you’ll usually find her chasing her spirited Corgi, cheering on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, or enjoying entirely too much mozzarella.
Maureen is grateful to every reader who chooses to spend time with her stories.
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June 19, 2026
Sequel which reveals truth behind first book.
I'm not sure how much you'd get by starting here and reading this book as a standalone as although there are references to the first book's plot and several characters much of the backstory and the central story question is given in the first book. The majority of this book is a chaste romance story between the two main characters and the conflicts of desire and duty. I felt the balance of this was wrong and detracted from the sci-fi plot, hence my lower rating overall. The bonus of this book is telling us of the origin of the stellar bridges and some tension with an impending fate due to their connection between three worlds. The ending does seem to leave an opening for further tales, but I'm unsure if the continuing sweet romance appeals to me if not sufficient sci-fi plot and interest.
I received a free advance review copy, and I am voluntarily leaving this review.
I'm not sure how much you'd get by starting here and reading this book as a standalone as although there are references to the first book's plot and several characters much of the backstory and the central story question is given in the first book. The majority of this book is a chaste romance story between the two main characters and the conflicts of desire and duty. I felt the balance of this was wrong and detracted from the sci-fi plot, hence my lower rating overall. The bonus of this book is telling us of the origin of the stellar bridges and some tension with an impending fate due to their connection between three worlds. The ending does seem to leave an opening for further tales, but I'm unsure if the continuing sweet romance appeals to me if not sufficient sci-fi plot and interest.
I received a free advance review copy, and I am voluntarily leaving this review.
January 9, 2026
I did enjoy reading this unusual and clever book!
Unusual, because I have been reading sci-fi for a very long time, and particularly like it when I see a new idea, or new spin come up.
Clever, as it was that interesting spin on portals/gates between worlds, and especially the way the worlds were connected - difficult not to say too much here - which was well thought out, and easy to understand, yet had that element of physics that I did enjoy. But not too much, so don't get put off by my comment!
The characters were good, and believable, with some being rather nicely crafted. Lots of action! The story was one that I found very difficult to put down, and was finished all too soon.
There is a nice complete ending, but I would just add that the book only really makes sense if you have read the first one in this series.
Unusual, because I have been reading sci-fi for a very long time, and particularly like it when I see a new idea, or new spin come up.
Clever, as it was that interesting spin on portals/gates between worlds, and especially the way the worlds were connected - difficult not to say too much here - which was well thought out, and easy to understand, yet had that element of physics that I did enjoy. But not too much, so don't get put off by my comment!
The characters were good, and believable, with some being rather nicely crafted. Lots of action! The story was one that I found very difficult to put down, and was finished all too soon.
There is a nice complete ending, but I would just add that the book only really makes sense if you have read the first one in this series.
Review of advance copy
Sequel to Between--This concludes the series. Don't start with this book! Start with the first one, otherwise, you'll find yourself fairly lost.
If you don't really enjoy the first book, no need to continue the series. The first book ends reasonably well, so if you're not enthused, no need to continue.
The first book telegraphs the relationships that you're likely to see. Some surprises show up, but everything resolves.
It's a pretty lightweight, easy reading. Not much attention span required. I'd call it fine reading for an airplane or on vacation if you don't want to go to the museum. I was not compelled (but then, I was not repelled either…) More than 3 stars, but definitely far from a 5 star for me.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
If you don't really enjoy the first book, no need to continue the series. The first book ends reasonably well, so if you're not enthused, no need to continue.
The first book telegraphs the relationships that you're likely to see. Some surprises show up, but everything resolves.
It's a pretty lightweight, easy reading. Not much attention span required. I'd call it fine reading for an airplane or on vacation if you don't want to go to the museum. I was not compelled (but then, I was not repelled either…) More than 3 stars, but definitely far from a 5 star for me.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy
I really love this book. I would recommend to read.I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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