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Diaspora Worlds #4
Escaping Poison
The Diaspora Worlds series, book four:
I am sorry I married him. Sorry I deceived him. But I am so grateful to be alive. Without him I’d have died on our wedding day.
He’s in danger because of me. I know hiding in this alien jungle is dangerous, but for me it is a precious time. Memories for the future, after we part.
My dream is that our society marriage becomes a real marriage, full of love. And passion.
Someone wants Brielle dead.
Karvar’s gorgeous arranged bride, Brielle, collapsed on their wedding night and almost died. Unknown enemies forced her into drug addiction and blackmailed her to spy on the Royal family of New Prague. He can’t really be angry with her, but he also can’t imagine staying married to someone who kept such a secret from him.
A few weeks living in isolation at an old science station in the Big Poison is the best way to hide her while she recovers. Karvar can study the latest cyborg appliances the Alliance has collected while Brielle rests. It won’t be the honeymoon on the coast he had planned, but they will survive.
Late one night they leave the dome to see a rare Neon Orchid, a night blooming flower. The science station explodes, and they must flee...
I am sorry I married him. Sorry I deceived him. But I am so grateful to be alive. Without him I’d have died on our wedding day.
He’s in danger because of me. I know hiding in this alien jungle is dangerous, but for me it is a precious time. Memories for the future, after we part.
My dream is that our society marriage becomes a real marriage, full of love. And passion.
Someone wants Brielle dead.
Karvar’s gorgeous arranged bride, Brielle, collapsed on their wedding night and almost died. Unknown enemies forced her into drug addiction and blackmailed her to spy on the Royal family of New Prague. He can’t really be angry with her, but he also can’t imagine staying married to someone who kept such a secret from him.
A few weeks living in isolation at an old science station in the Big Poison is the best way to hide her while she recovers. Karvar can study the latest cyborg appliances the Alliance has collected while Brielle rests. It won’t be the honeymoon on the coast he had planned, but they will survive.
Late one night they leave the dome to see a rare Neon Orchid, a night blooming flower. The science station explodes, and they must flee...
160 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 21, 2014
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About the author
Melisse Aires
49 books71 followersTake a shy bookworm from Montana. Hand her a stack of her much older brother’s sci-fi and fantasy novels, James Bond books and horror comics. Later, introduce Barbara Cartland and the world of romance fiction.
Get her a teaching job or two in authentic, one room Montana schools, ala Laura Ingels Wilder.
Marry her off to a great guy, move her to a big city in Tornado Alley, then pop three daughters out of her in twenty-two months(one set of identical twins).
Then, make her a jinx–every great genre TV show she loves gets the ax– Beauty and the Beast, Dark Angel–and Buffy and Spike never have a happy ending! She gets upset about no romance in the world, and fires up to write her own stories with happy endings.
Throw this all together into a small house in Wyoming, along with a small bouncy dog and too many cats, shake constantly and pour it out onto a computer keyboard.
There! You have me,
Melisse Aires.
Get her a teaching job or two in authentic, one room Montana schools, ala Laura Ingels Wilder.
Marry her off to a great guy, move her to a big city in Tornado Alley, then pop three daughters out of her in twenty-two months(one set of identical twins).
Then, make her a jinx–every great genre TV show she loves gets the ax– Beauty and the Beast, Dark Angel–and Buffy and Spike never have a happy ending! She gets upset about no romance in the world, and fires up to write her own stories with happy endings.
Throw this all together into a small house in Wyoming, along with a small bouncy dog and too many cats, shake constantly and pour it out onto a computer keyboard.
There! You have me,
Melisse Aires.
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July 5, 2020
A slow, clunky start and a lack of editing mar this otherwise perfectly fine SF story of the fourth son of the Protectorate, a ruling family of planetary industrialists. Kidnapping, espionage, drug addiction, alien lifeforms, laser beams and the destruction of science stations in a poisonous alien rainforest - with of course a sweet romance building between our couple - all combine for a fantastic read. Aires does a fine job with this series, and particularly with the world building. I just wished she paid a little bit more attention to the editorial details here.
December 1, 2020
Karvar
Ok Rwally I enjoyed the story but other than what BrIelle did to the evil doer there wasn't a big show down/ explanation of why everything was happening. There had to be more going on than controlling a daughter ? I guess I will re read to see if I missed something ?
Ok Rwally I enjoyed the story but other than what BrIelle did to the evil doer there wasn't a big show down/ explanation of why everything was happening. There had to be more going on than controlling a daughter ? I guess I will re read to see if I missed something ?
May 2, 2019
Editing. Why don't people believe in editing?
January 4, 2015
Escaping Poison is a lovely little Sci-Fi Romance that really hits the spot. Ms. Aires creates a fascinating setting complete with alien flora and fauna. It is an interesting backdrop for the newlywed couple running from would-be assassins. I enjoyed reading about Karvar and Brielle trying to survive while learning more about each other.
This book is novella-length and a quick read with a satisfying ending. It is number 4 in the Diaspora series, but it is not necessary to have read all three preceding books, as the author fills you in where needed. I've read the first book and after reading Escaping Poison, I'm considering reading the others too.
I received a review copy from Ms. Aires in exchange for my opinion.
This book is novella-length and a quick read with a satisfying ending. It is number 4 in the Diaspora series, but it is not necessary to have read all three preceding books, as the author fills you in where needed. I've read the first book and after reading Escaping Poison, I'm considering reading the others too.
I received a review copy from Ms. Aires in exchange for my opinion.
July 23, 2016
Diaspora Worlds: Book 4
I wish the author had answered all the questions, such as, why her father kept her drugged for so many years, why he went rogue, and what was the whole plan. So much was left out that it made the last book a waste of time
I wish the author had answered all the questions, such as, why her father kept her drugged for so many years, why he went rogue, and what was the whole plan. So much was left out that it made the last book a waste of time
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