Object

Terran Times Second Wave #23

by Viola Grace

Bella has been trying to find a man who will see her for the smart and charming woman that she is. She wants them to look beyond the obvious. When she joins the Volunteers, she finds herself on a world where everyone around her hides their faces and you have to deal with their minds and positions in society. It takes getting used to, but she thrives.

Lord Akking runs a club where aliens can meet with the Kloa traders face to face. As Minister of Trade, Akking is cut a lot of slack, but when he has her assigned as his assistant, he has a lot more than just being face to face with her in mind.

Becoming the object of his affections is startlingly direct, and with nowhere to hide, she has to deal with her own desires and be honest about them.

Genres: Romance

67 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 15, 2015

Reviews

[Lara · Rating 4 out of 5]

A woman valued only for her looks finds a position where everyone is covered. Then she comes to learn about both herself and her new home. The romantic relationship has more of a power dynamic than usual in this series. However, I enjoyed it along with all of the descriptions of her dresses.

[8o's · Rating 5 out of 5]

Object is the 23rd book in Viola's Terran Times second wave series. In Object, Bella is tired of being judged for her looks so she is placed on a planet where everyone wears a mask. Lord Akking is the minister of Trade who falls for Bella. I enjoyed the story line and the twist on the whole green card aspect. I can see how the epilogue might have confused some readers but for me who has read every single book, I got it and appreciated it.

[Puna · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sadly, not very fond of this one. Bella was just SO attractive that she wanted to volunteer because, basically, no one looked past her perfectly symmetrical features. (Poor thing. I'd want to leave the planet too.) The guy meets her once and knowing nothing else about her, except how she looks, he sets up a plan to win her. Blah.

[namericanwordcat · Rating 4 out of 5]

This SFR Short has one of my favorite themes--how our looks impact our lives. In this case, it is a burden of beauty and not being seen.

I love the thoughtful twist that comes later in this book and the fact that the heroine is an excellent auditor. You don't read that everyday.

The romance is interesting as is the world. A addition to the series!

[T. · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[Lyndi W. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Almost feels like it's missing the final chapter.