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In the Arms of an Android
Just as Andrea’s life was set to begin, everything was ripped away. Her last memories were of the year 2019, but upon waking, she discovers nearly 2,000 years have passed. Her kidnappers are long gone, her home, her life, her family… it’s all just gone.
Struggling to cope in a new century, she leans on the only person she feels a connection to--the man who rescued her. Only he isn’t really a man and he isn’t really a person either. He’s an android. And somehow, he seems just as drawn to her as she is to him.
Healing from her loss, Andrea finds solace in the last place she ever expected to—IN THE ARMS OF AN ANDROID.
A science fiction romance novella.
Struggling to cope in a new century, she leans on the only person she feels a connection to--the man who rescued her. Only he isn’t really a man and he isn’t really a person either. He’s an android. And somehow, he seems just as drawn to her as she is to him.
Healing from her loss, Andrea finds solace in the last place she ever expected to—IN THE ARMS OF AN ANDROID.
A science fiction romance novella.
184 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 4, 2019
About the author
Tracy Lauren
31 books356 followersTracy Lauren is a loving wife to her gorgeous but weird husband Greg, and a dedicated mother to her two wonderful children. She has her M.S. in Clinical/Counseling Psychology and during her time as a therapist she provided counseling services specializing in grief and trauma as well as attachment focused parenting. She is now taking time off from her career to focus on her family and explore life as an indie author.
Tracy’s interests have always been in the human experience, and in her writing she aims to capture just that. If you love the thrill of adventure to go with your science fiction romance, then Tracy’s books are for you.
Tracy’s interests have always been in the human experience, and in her writing she aims to capture just that. If you love the thrill of adventure to go with your science fiction romance, then Tracy’s books are for you.
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October 1, 2019
IN THE AAAAAAAAAAARMS OF THE ANDROID
FLY AWAAAAY FROM HERE
FROM THIS DARK CORNER IN SPACE
AND THE ENDLESSNESS THAT YOU FEEL
YOU ARE PULLED FROM THE WRECKAGE
OF A SPACE POD FROM EARTH
Cute story, very syrupy and sweet
FLY AWAAAAY FROM HERE
FROM THIS DARK CORNER IN SPACE
AND THE ENDLESSNESS THAT YOU FEEL
YOU ARE PULLED FROM THE WRECKAGE
OF A SPACE POD FROM EARTH
Cute story, very syrupy and sweet
April 19, 2023
Enjoyable android romance
I’m still a bit skeptical about the idea that life support created in 2019 could last for 2000 years, but it did add to the drama and allow for an android to exist. Valens was much more attuned with his emotions at the beginning of the book than I expected. That made the relationship go more smoothly. It definitely read as a trauma bond relationship with extra trauma on top.
Andrea was interesting and went through an appropriate range of trauma responses. I always appreciate when authors allow their MCs to feel all the big feels.
Spice: 3/5
Triggers, abduction
I’m still a bit skeptical about the idea that life support created in 2019 could last for 2000 years, but it did add to the drama and allow for an android to exist. Valens was much more attuned with his emotions at the beginning of the book than I expected. That made the relationship go more smoothly. It definitely read as a trauma bond relationship with extra trauma on top.
Andrea was interesting and went through an appropriate range of trauma responses. I always appreciate when authors allow their MCs to feel all the big feels.
Spice: 3/5
Triggers, abduction
October 18, 2019
The second I saw the book description I knew I had to read this.
1.) Because my name is Andrea
2.) I love me some out-of-time scifi romances
3.) Androids!
So while I liked the premise, and the book overall...there were just some details about the story and characters that didn't quite do it for me.
Spoiler Rant:
But overall, its a quick sci-fi romance read on kindle unlimited rn so check it out if the blurb sounded interesting.
1.) Because my name is Andrea
2.) I love me some out-of-time scifi romances
3.) Androids!
So while I liked the premise, and the book overall...there were just some details about the story and characters that didn't quite do it for me.
Spoiler Rant:
But overall, its a quick sci-fi romance read on kindle unlimited rn so check it out if the blurb sounded interesting.
November 1, 2021
Ehhhh it was all right but I've read better and expect more from an android story.
August 17, 2019
It hurts me to not be able to rate this book at a 3 or higher--since I usually enjoy TL's work--but this story had so much potential and just fell flat. It may be the sci-fi nerd in me; I grew up watching ST: TNG and one of my favorite characters was Data and his journey to becoming more human. Themes covered in the show are very briefly covered here. They are not best served in such a short, light read, IMHO.
This is a quick light read. It is a cute story. The leading man is sweet but doesn't really read as an android; if it wasn't constantly mentioned that he isn't human, I would have no reason to believe that he wasn't after the first 10% of the book. The leading lady? She leaves a lot wanting in the personality department. I could not get a good feel for who she was supposed to be or get into the head space to connect to her and care about what happened. She was described as floating through life without definition or purpose, and that's just how she felt: flat, with no defining traits or purpose besides clinging... and crying... and being angry. SIGH. (Those are my least favorite traits in a main character, especially in a book so short that doesn't give her much time to grow as it is.) The main conflict and "bad guys" felt shoe-horned in and really deserved better treatment and more time to be fleshed out than they received. This last point is what most affected the lower rating than I usually give.
Despite this it's still a cute, HEA read. If I were less into sci-fi and had lower expectations I think I would have enjoyed it a lot more. Just maybe skip it if you're hoping for something more heavy on the sci-fi themes and exploration of what it means to be human? A better treatment of synthetic humans is Tiffany Robert's "Dustwalker."
This is a quick light read. It is a cute story. The leading man is sweet but doesn't really read as an android; if it wasn't constantly mentioned that he isn't human, I would have no reason to believe that he wasn't after the first 10% of the book. The leading lady? She leaves a lot wanting in the personality department. I could not get a good feel for who she was supposed to be or get into the head space to connect to her and care about what happened. She was described as floating through life without definition or purpose, and that's just how she felt: flat, with no defining traits or purpose besides clinging... and crying... and being angry. SIGH. (Those are my least favorite traits in a main character, especially in a book so short that doesn't give her much time to grow as it is.) The main conflict and "bad guys" felt shoe-horned in and really deserved better treatment and more time to be fleshed out than they received. This last point is what most affected the lower rating than I usually give.
Despite this it's still a cute, HEA read. If I were less into sci-fi and had lower expectations I think I would have enjoyed it a lot more. Just maybe skip it if you're hoping for something more heavy on the sci-fi themes and exploration of what it means to be human? A better treatment of synthetic humans is Tiffany Robert's "Dustwalker."
August 8, 2019
Light quick
This was a light quick story that enjoyed to the fullest. It had a good storyline and while fast paced didn't seem rushed or missing much. The relationship development was fast, but not forced. I believe my favorite part was the emotional and sexual development of the android.
The author while not saying she would continue this into a series, left room for more development of the story as well as more development of the characters from this book. I hope she does indeed make a sequel.
This was a light quick story that enjoyed to the fullest. It had a good storyline and while fast paced didn't seem rushed or missing much. The relationship development was fast, but not forced. I believe my favorite part was the emotional and sexual development of the android.
The author while not saying she would continue this into a series, left room for more development of the story as well as more development of the characters from this book. I hope she does indeed make a sequel.
October 4, 2019
When Galen was thinking naughty thoughts about Andrea eating a banana, it felt so out of place considering he was just discovering his sexual attraction, and didn't know anything about it.
Does taking it slow just means going down on someone?
It was a nice read but it needed more. I just didn't feel the chemistry much less the love.
Does taking it slow just means going down on someone?
It was a nice read but it needed more. I just didn't feel the chemistry much less the love.
December 14, 2023
If you’re looking for a Star Trek Data-type MMC THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU.
Oh man, I just wanted to satisfy an android itch but this was wayyy better than I was expecting. Adding this to my list of Star Trek-like romances.
Spice was slow burn but pretty good once it hit, especially for an inexperienced android 😉
Oh man, I just wanted to satisfy an android itch but this was wayyy better than I was expecting. Adding this to my list of Star Trek-like romances.
Spice was slow burn but pretty good once it hit, especially for an inexperienced android 😉
September 15, 2019
Good sci-fi romance
I enjoyed this sci-fi romance. It is told from two points of view.
It would have been better if coffee and chicken soup weren't specifically mentioned and the language was different.
Read in KU, typos
I enjoyed this sci-fi romance. It is told from two points of view.
It would have been better if coffee and chicken soup weren't specifically mentioned and the language was different.
Read in KU, typos
August 7, 2019
Wow
I was surprised how much I really enjoyed this book!. I really liked seeing it from the other side and I really liked the characters!
I was surprised how much I really enjoyed this book!. I really liked seeing it from the other side and I really liked the characters!
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August 11, 2019In the aaaaaaaaarms of an android, fly awaaaaay from heeeeeere
August 17, 2019
Android
I enjoyed the book . This looks to be an exciting new series . I look forward to reading future books . Tracy excels at creating new worlds, people's and their stories.
I enjoyed the book . This looks to be an exciting new series . I look forward to reading future books . Tracy excels at creating new worlds, people's and their stories.
October 20, 2025
I’m so happy.
I’m happy that Android/ AI romance is starting to get its due with actually great books.
This little niche is criminally under-represented with decent stories imo, but I’m starting to find that offerings are getting better and better.
Why I like this subgenre so much (when written well):
1. The pining combined with existential loneliness of the mmc is delicious
2. The purity of the mmc characters in their curiosity about life and humans (even the villains or morally grey)
3. Adoration and devotion levels: of galactic proportions
4. They are very willing to learn and PAY ATTENTION
5. They are grateful
6. All they want is to love and be loved
7. The books are USUALLY pretty well edited for the most part
Am I trying to convince people to give these kind of books a try? YES.
This book was just long enough to feel like a complete story, with background information delivered in bite-sized and easily digested pieces.
The mmc Valens is a golden retriever from the start. It’s instalove. But I personally don’t mind instalove space stories because I imagine that interpersonal relationships would be different than how they are most of the time on Earth. It’s a dangerous universe out there, with days and days of mind-numbing monotony in between times of panic at the disco.
Either you’re just eating the same nutrition bars every day, chewing through bad coffee-adjacent drink, or your ship is on fire and about to hit a planet.
So if you meet someone new and they are interested and you are interested? When the future is such a question mark? Why not????
Anyway. The story line of the fmc floating around like a lost satellite in the darkness of space made me think about when I go on NASA’s website that’s following Voyager II, and counting down to the seconds how far it has gone in interstellar space. You can see a mock up 3D map of it with its position compared to our solar system.
No matter how many empires rise and fall, unless it comes across something, it will float on and on and on. Maybe the pod with the fmc would have eventually stopped functioning, but still.
Is the science realistic? Do we really need hard science in romantic sci fi? I mean, it’s nice to have, yes. An effort made is appreciated. But I don’t judge these things too harshly unless it’s something I can’t overlook personally. I feel that the author did research and took the time to really piece together a cohesive world and background for the mmc. The history of his people and his creators will hopefully become more fleshed out (heh) if there are more books besides two.
On to the second book!
I’m happy that Android/ AI romance is starting to get its due with actually great books.
This little niche is criminally under-represented with decent stories imo, but I’m starting to find that offerings are getting better and better.
Why I like this subgenre so much (when written well):
1. The pining combined with existential loneliness of the mmc is delicious
2. The purity of the mmc characters in their curiosity about life and humans (even the villains or morally grey)
3. Adoration and devotion levels: of galactic proportions
4. They are very willing to learn and PAY ATTENTION
5. They are grateful
6. All they want is to love and be loved
7. The books are USUALLY pretty well edited for the most part
Am I trying to convince people to give these kind of books a try? YES.
This book was just long enough to feel like a complete story, with background information delivered in bite-sized and easily digested pieces.
The mmc Valens is a golden retriever from the start. It’s instalove. But I personally don’t mind instalove space stories because I imagine that interpersonal relationships would be different than how they are most of the time on Earth. It’s a dangerous universe out there, with days and days of mind-numbing monotony in between times of panic at the disco.
Either you’re just eating the same nutrition bars every day, chewing through bad coffee-adjacent drink, or your ship is on fire and about to hit a planet.
So if you meet someone new and they are interested and you are interested? When the future is such a question mark? Why not????
Anyway. The story line of the fmc floating around like a lost satellite in the darkness of space made me think about when I go on NASA’s website that’s following Voyager II, and counting down to the seconds how far it has gone in interstellar space. You can see a mock up 3D map of it with its position compared to our solar system.
No matter how many empires rise and fall, unless it comes across something, it will float on and on and on. Maybe the pod with the fmc would have eventually stopped functioning, but still.
Is the science realistic? Do we really need hard science in romantic sci fi? I mean, it’s nice to have, yes. An effort made is appreciated. But I don’t judge these things too harshly unless it’s something I can’t overlook personally. I feel that the author did research and took the time to really piece together a cohesive world and background for the mmc. The history of his people and his creators will hopefully become more fleshed out (heh) if there are more books besides two.
On to the second book!
October 7, 2023
There was almost no relationship development in this book. Our two MC’s are Andrea and Valens. Andrea has been in stasis in a pod floating through space 2000 years. Valens is an android that finds and wakes her from the pod and she basically clings to him because he was the first thing she saw. That is pretty much the extent of the relationship development. Then story then lost me with the practically immediate pregnancy. The whole thing is just a completely lukewarm romance strung together by a poorly conceptualized plot.
April 27, 2020
I really enjoyed this one. My only quibble, and it is minor, is that I would have liked a little more about the differences between the 21st and 39th centuries. My favorite part was the emotional awakening of the android. This was my first Tracy Lauren book and I look forward to checking out more of her work.
**Found on Kindle Unlimited**
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March 7, 2021
I wish there was more!
I really enjoyed this standalone! I thought the android, Valens, was done so well and I really love Andrea as our FMC. If you want a quick read that will suck you in and had an HEA, read this!
I really enjoyed this standalone! I thought the android, Valens, was done so well and I really love Andrea as our FMC. If you want a quick read that will suck you in and had an HEA, read this!
July 9, 2021
So amazingly well written
Lots of heart found in this well written science fiction romance. I felt for the heroine's situation. Great character development. Reasonable android hero behavior. Real stakes with much to lose. Wish there was another book in this world.
Lots of heart found in this well written science fiction romance. I felt for the heroine's situation. Great character development. Reasonable android hero behavior. Real stakes with much to lose. Wish there was another book in this world.
April 11, 2024
Good read
Andrea is rescued by Valens in time to get away from a terrifying swarm. Valens is an Android but he feels protective of Andrea. Andrea feels safe with Valens. There are others like Valens both good and bad. Enjoy
Andrea is rescued by Valens in time to get away from a terrifying swarm. Valens is an Android but he feels protective of Andrea. Andrea feels safe with Valens. There are others like Valens both good and bad. Enjoy
June 27, 2025
The author finds a perfect balance of story plot and romance
this offer author has struck a perfect balance of plot world building character development and romance. I look forward to the next instalment
this offer author has struck a perfect balance of plot world building character development and romance. I look forward to the next instalment
March 22, 2020
This book definitely kept my interest, and I didn't see where some of the twists in the story were going. Set-up for the continuation of the series is interesting, too.
March 12, 2021
Series
Man I nope this is going to be a series. I didn't want it to end. Very different story line, great characters, main and side.
Man I nope this is going to be a series. I didn't want it to end. Very different story line, great characters, main and side.
Did Not Finish
December 21, 2023I might get back to it someday. I love my Star Trek series, so when the characters are named Odo and Kayla, I can't concentrate. I'd rather watch Odo and Kira.
April 10, 2024
A sweet android romance - not particularly deep but an enjoyable and easy read!
July 28, 2024
Quick android read. Was great until the pregnancy plot.
December 2, 2024
⛔️(in notes)
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July 6, 2025meh….
doesn’t seem so futuristic cause it was too similar to earth lol
doesn’t seem so futuristic cause it was too similar to earth lol
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March 13, 2020DNF
It's been 39 day of not touching this book and I'm not interested in reading it anymore
It's been 39 day of not touching this book and I'm not interested in reading it anymore
October 5, 2022
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