A Distant Star

by Anne Avery

In defiance of Imperial law, Jerrel bn’Hadar, mercenary and trader, has come to the primitive world of Errandane in search of his brother Santar, who disappeared while on a mission for the Imperial Rediscovery Service. Jerrel expected to find danger in Errandane’s rugged mountains. He didn’t expect to find a beautiful and fiercely independent runner who may hold the key both to his brother’s disappearance and to his own heart...but only at a price he dare not pay.Nareen of Kalinden is on a desperate mission to bring help for her city, which is under attack from the murderous Beast Men. An orphan rescued from the streets of Kalinden and raised to be a runner, one of the highly trained couriers who carry the urgent messages of the Masters of Errandane, Nareen would give her life to protect her city and its people. But how can she possibly face the needs roused within her by one dangerous, blue-eyed stranger if it means losing...everything?

Genres: Romance, Historical Romance, Futuristic, Science Fiction Romance

318 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

Anne Holmberg was born on 1938 in Colorado, USA, where her family resides during four generations. She obtained a degree in Engineering from the University of Colorado.

Anne wrote historical romance novels as Anne Avery, contemporary romance novels as Kate Holmes, and fantasy romance novels as Anne Woodard. She has been a four-time nominee for a Career Achievement Award from Romantic Times Book reviews.

Reviews

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nareen is a runner who carries messages between sovereign cities on her world. On her way to deliver a message pleading for help against an invasion, she is injured by an animal attack. A strange but kind warrior rescues her. Jerrel has his own reasons for being in the territory, but he cannot share them with this native woman. He is searching for his missing brother, and both of them are members of an extraterrestrial exploration team. Forced to travel together, Nareen and Jerrel find their missions colliding when deception and intrigue block their progress. Desperate to guard his secret identity, Jerrel has less success guarding his heart against the lovely runner.