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SV Demeter Novellas #2
Tethers, Truth, & Constellations
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.
111 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 5, 2025
About the author
M.D. Engel
17 books15 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.
My Books on the ZON: https://tinyurl.com/MDEngelAuthor
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
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March 6, 2026
Very cute and fast read. I really enjoyed all the little fun games in this novella. The crosswords! The truths and a lie. Such fun ways to relate to the characters.
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!
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