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Tethers, Truth, & Constellations: An SV Demeter Novella
She is a botanist who loves recreational EVAs and Pilates. He is a systems engineer who spends his free time in the gym or playing poker.
She is quietly homesick. He is quietly grieving.
When their friends (who are dating) decide the besties need to meet, Stacy and Joe’s forced proximity turns into an easy friendship that deepens with every group lunch and game night.
Then, one sleepless night on the SV Demeter, they find themselves in The Cosmic Amphitheater. Drawn together under the red, ethereal light. The quiet pull between them begins to change everything.
A sci-fi rom-com with friendship, found family, slow-burn chemistry, and a guaranteed HEA.
She is quietly homesick. He is quietly grieving.
When their friends (who are dating) decide the besties need to meet, Stacy and Joe’s forced proximity turns into an easy friendship that deepens with every group lunch and game night.
Then, one sleepless night on the SV Demeter, they find themselves in The Cosmic Amphitheater. Drawn together under the red, ethereal light. The quiet pull between them begins to change everything.
A sci-fi rom-com with friendship, found family, slow-burn chemistry, and a guaranteed HEA.
126 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 5, 2025
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M.D. Engel
7 books12 followersM.D. Engel writes at the intersection of science fiction and romance, leaning into everyday conversational tones, familiar tropes, and flawed but lovable characters. Because let’s be honest, not every book needs to be deep to be enjoyable.
By day, they work at a fast-paced start-up, which makes stress management a must. To stay balanced, M.D. Engel turns to reading, gaming, physical fitness, and now, writing. Their stories pull from real-life experiences and are filled with the humor and heart of everyday moments. At the end of the day, they write for one simple reason: fun.
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By day, they work at a fast-paced start-up, which makes stress management a must. To stay balanced, M.D. Engel turns to reading, gaming, physical fitness, and now, writing. Their stories pull from real-life experiences and are filled with the humor and heart of everyday moments. At the end of the day, they write for one simple reason: fun.
My Books on the ZON: https://tinyurl.com/MDEngelAuthor
Join my Newsletter: https://sites.google.com/view/m-d-eng...
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December 5, 2025
Such a cute charming love story with likable characters! Readers should just be aware that gambling and two truths and a lie are recurring elements—that’s the only reason I’m at four stars instead of five. Otherwise, this was a wonderful read by a wonderful author!
November 18, 2025
Absolutely love this series, the romance leaves so much to the imagination, which I love so much! I can't wait for more!
September 14, 2025
Who knew a short novel would put me in a reading slump?? I mean it most affectionately because this novella was simply delightful!
The characters? The vibes? The dynamic? 1000/10.
I laughed, I got emotional. Most importantly - I had all the butterflies. These two are perfect for each other. And I want to be a part of their friend group sooo much.
The characters? The vibes? The dynamic? 1000/10.
I laughed, I got emotional. Most importantly - I had all the butterflies. These two are perfect for each other. And I want to be a part of their friend group sooo much.
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews