Tidal Force

The Coalition #2

by Jessica Marting

242 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 7, 2026

About the author

Jessica Marting is a sci-fi and paranormal romance author, art enthusiast (not quite an artist, despite all that time in art school), an avid reader, and makeup collector. She lives in Toronto.

Reviews

[AvidReader23 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book covers the story of Gemma, a consort, and Zander, a cyborg.

The book starts strong on a cliffhanger, Gemma running away from being wrongly accused of murder and trying to clear her name with the help of her friend Marko.

However, Gemma does not want to involve him into this mess and she also has other agenda - recover the shuttle that Zander stole and bring down Fullerton.

Despite not getting along, Zander makes a deal with her - work together towards the latter.

I highly recommend this book.
The banter between Zanter and Gemma is priceless, first they could bite each other and then gets more playful.
You can also feel crazy chemistry from them from the beginning, despite them trying to deny it.

You can even read this book individually - the world is so well written, it is easy to follow and understand and super engaging.

So much action you feel you are in a movie!
They work together really well and face so much together.

[Carole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cybernetic security unit Zander has fled into Coalition space on a luxury shuttle he left behind a very angry Gemma Wakefield!
Months later they will meet again and amidst a galaxy on the brink of war.
Tidal Force is their story and the second book of the series which delivers a rousing good blend of drama, intrigue, danger, forced proximity, enemies to lovers, action, adventure, emotion, and passion.
Having both been accused of the crime of murder it’s a race to expose the real culprit as they navigate the growing attraction between them.
A nicely written and executed story that was an entertaining, and throughly enjoyable SciFi romantic read!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Christina Luberts · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a short read. This is Gemma and Zander’s story. She is at a space station when she gets a notice that her shuttle is in the dock. She she goes to get on Zander has changed things, and they get into it. They decide to work together to bring down Fullerton. So much is against them, will they get to him. Can they prove themselves innocent?.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Danii · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent scifi romance
Highly entertaining action filled fast paced space romp with a lot of banter (and an interplanetary war). Gemma's and Zander's relationship is more a battle of will and skill. Recommended!.

[Doris Scales · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really good book. It most definitely kept me on the edge of my foot while I was reading this. I absolutely enjoyed the adventure.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Juanita E. Arp · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book, it is entertaining and well written. I can't wait to read more from this author. I received this book as a Free ARC copy to read and I voluntarily leave this review.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. Just say I loved it is putting it out. I highly recommend this one. I've voluntarily read and reviewed this book.