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Harem Station #1.5
Star Crossed
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Twenty years before Serpint brought Queen Corla home to Harem Station she met Crux for the very first time. They were destined to be soul mates but could never be together. All they had was just one night.
This is the story of Crux and Corla and how all the outlaw brothers came to reside on Harem Station. Meant to be read after Booty Hunter and before Big Dicker it contains a star-crossed love story and secrets that are as deep and dark as space itself.
Twenty years before Serpint brought Queen Corla home to Harem Station she met Crux for the very first time. They were destined to be soul mates but could never be together. All they had was just one night.
This is the story of Crux and Corla and how all the outlaw brothers came to reside on Harem Station. Meant to be read after Booty Hunter and before Big Dicker it contains a star-crossed love story and secrets that are as deep and dark as space itself.
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Published October 22, 2019
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J.A. Huss
144 books9,059 followersJ.A. Huss never wanted to be a writer and she still dreams of that elusive career as an astronaut. She originally went to school to become an equine veterinarian but soon figured out they keep horrible hours and decided to go to grad school instead. That Ph.D wasn’t all it was cracked up to be (and she really sucked at the whole scientist thing), so she dropped out and got a M.S. in forensic toxicology just to get the whole thing over with as soon as possible.
After graduation she got a job with the state of Colorado as their one and only hog farm inspector and spent her days wandering the Eastern Plains shooting the shit with farmers. After a few years of that, she got bored. And since she was a homeschool mom and actually does love science, she decided to write science textbooks and make online classes for other homeschool moms. She wrote more than two hundred of those workbooks and was the number one publisher at the online homeschool store many times, but eventually she covered every science topic she could think of and ran out of shit to say.
So in 2012 she decided to write fiction instead. That year she released her first three books and started a career that would make her a New York Times bestseller and land her on the USA Today Bestseller’s List eighteen times in the next three years. Her books have sold millions of copies all over the world, the audio version of her semi-autobiographical book, Eighteen, was nominated for a Voice Arts Award and an Audie award in 2016 and 2017 respectively, her audiobook Mr. Perfect was nominated for a Voice Arts Award in 2017, and her book, Taking Turns, was nominated for an Audie Award in 2018. Johnathan McClain is her first (and only) writing partner and even though they are worlds apart in just about every way imaginable, it works.
She lives on a ranch in Central Colorado with her family.
After graduation she got a job with the state of Colorado as their one and only hog farm inspector and spent her days wandering the Eastern Plains shooting the shit with farmers. After a few years of that, she got bored. And since she was a homeschool mom and actually does love science, she decided to write science textbooks and make online classes for other homeschool moms. She wrote more than two hundred of those workbooks and was the number one publisher at the online homeschool store many times, but eventually she covered every science topic she could think of and ran out of shit to say.
So in 2012 she decided to write fiction instead. That year she released her first three books and started a career that would make her a New York Times bestseller and land her on the USA Today Bestseller’s List eighteen times in the next three years. Her books have sold millions of copies all over the world, the audio version of her semi-autobiographical book, Eighteen, was nominated for a Voice Arts Award and an Audie award in 2016 and 2017 respectively, her audiobook Mr. Perfect was nominated for a Voice Arts Award in 2017, and her book, Taking Turns, was nominated for an Audie Award in 2018. Johnathan McClain is her first (and only) writing partner and even though they are worlds apart in just about every way imaginable, it works.
She lives on a ranch in Central Colorado with her family.
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February 23, 2020
Surprising reveals, more questions!
I liked this as much as the first book, but big cliffhanger. This was a short read and a prequel, though it is book 1.5, not 0.5. I wanted to start the next right away but it hadn’t come out yet. All the characters are good, there seems to be a villain or maybe more than one. Some secrets, and people from the past showing up..
This book answers a lot of the questions about when the guys first came to the station and about ALCOR the AI that was running the station before they got there. Also about Crux and his early relationship with Cormia. I can’t wait to to read the next book.
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I liked this as much as the first book, but big cliffhanger. This was a short read and a prequel, though it is book 1.5, not 0.5. I wanted to start the next right away but it hadn’t come out yet. All the characters are good, there seems to be a villain or maybe more than one. Some secrets, and people from the past showing up..
This book answers a lot of the questions about when the guys first came to the station and about ALCOR the AI that was running the station before they got there. Also about Crux and his early relationship with Cormia. I can’t wait to to read the next book.
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April 11, 2020
2.5 ill-fated stars!
Novellas and I don't usually get along and sadly this was the case here. Plus, there were the added time jumps every chapter and my enjoyment level decreased even more.
While I loved getting to know Crux and his brothers a bit more, much of their stories were spoken of in Booty Hunter. So, this ended up feeling like a more-explained recap of stories told.
I hate to say that you can skip this book in the series and not feel like you've missed anything, but that's how I felt. Although, I do have to say that there is some key information given in the very last chapter of the book that I can see being useful information going forward.
All that being said, this hasn't diminished my excitement for the next book in this series at all.
Novellas and I don't usually get along and sadly this was the case here. Plus, there were the added time jumps every chapter and my enjoyment level decreased even more.
While I loved getting to know Crux and his brothers a bit more, much of their stories were spoken of in Booty Hunter. So, this ended up feeling like a more-explained recap of stories told.
I hate to say that you can skip this book in the series and not feel like you've missed anything, but that's how I felt. Although, I do have to say that there is some key information given in the very last chapter of the book that I can see being useful information going forward.
All that being said, this hasn't diminished my excitement for the next book in this series at all.
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May 27, 2019
20 Year Before
Oh, this book makes everything that much clearer.
It also should be read after BOOTY HUNTER just to be clear because it will spoil things for you if you read it before.
I enjoyed Crux and Queen Corla in this we really get to see how and why he is so hung up on her this explains it.
This book also jumps from the past to the present and it sets us up for what is to come in Big Dicker. I am engrossed and can’t wait.
I KNEW IT... I FREAKING KNEW IT... I can't say what I knew just that I FREAKING KNEW IT!
*Evil Laugh*
This world is interesting and intriguing and I seriously can’t wait for the audiobooks so I can share it will my group of friends who only do audiobooks.
Oh, this book makes everything that much clearer.
It also should be read after BOOTY HUNTER just to be clear because it will spoil things for you if you read it before.
I enjoyed Crux and Queen Corla in this we really get to see how and why he is so hung up on her this explains it.
This book also jumps from the past to the present and it sets us up for what is to come in Big Dicker. I am engrossed and can’t wait.
I KNEW IT... I FREAKING KNEW IT... I can't say what I knew just that I FREAKING KNEW IT!
*Evil Laugh*
This world is interesting and intriguing and I seriously can’t wait for the audiobooks so I can share it will my group of friends who only do audiobooks.
June 11, 2021
Wow
I really thought Crux have his happily ever after. Not what I’ve expected but dang Corla is hardcore on not meeting him. I can’t wait to see how they end up together
Re read 6/9/21
I really thought Crux have his happily ever after. Not what I’ve expected but dang Corla is hardcore on not meeting him. I can’t wait to see how they end up together
Re read 6/9/21
December 29, 2022
... HOLY F#%k nugget?!!! .... I love it!!
May 27, 2019
After reading Booty hunter I needed to know more, so I started this one right away and dang, it blew my mind with the secrets and all the info I got.
This is the story of how Corla and Crux met, why they met and how that lead the guys to Harem Station.
I can't wait for Big Dicker.. I am soooooo excited!
Merged review:
So many things to get excited about!!!! Want more!
After reading Booty hunter I needed to know more, so I started this one right away and dang, it blew my mind with the secrets and all the info I got.
This is the story of how Corla and Crux met, why they met and how that lead the guys to Harem Station.
I can't wait for Big Dicker.. I am soooooo excited!
This is the story of how Corla and Crux met, why they met and how that lead the guys to Harem Station.
I can't wait for Big Dicker.. I am soooooo excited!
Merged review:
So many things to get excited about!!!! Want more!
After reading Booty hunter I needed to know more, so I started this one right away and dang, it blew my mind with the secrets and all the info I got.
This is the story of how Corla and Crux met, why they met and how that lead the guys to Harem Station.
I can't wait for Big Dicker.. I am soooooo excited!
May 27, 2019
This prologue is meant to be read after Book 1. So when you have a lot of questions after Booty Hunter, be sure to read this one. It answers how Crux and Corla met, at the same time how they found ALCOR and how the Harem Station began. If you’ve had weird feelings about ALCOR’s true intentions, this book hints toward a lot and definitely sets up what will be upcoming in the series and I can’t wait to discover more. I look forward to more of Crux and Corla. Seems their relationship is pretty central to the series.
May 22, 2019
Contains Secrets – Read Booty Hinter first!!
Per the author this is to *follow* Booty Hunter and precede Big Dicker. I followed instructions and can’t wait for that next story in this fascinating and detailed story of space, survival, secret powers, princesses and much more. Great characters and a storyline which will amaze you.
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Per the author this is to *follow* Booty Hunter and precede Big Dicker. I followed instructions and can’t wait for that next story in this fascinating and detailed story of space, survival, secret powers, princesses and much more. Great characters and a storyline which will amaze you.
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May 31, 2019
This is a very very important book to this series, and what a Cliffy! Can’t wait to read the next book!
I Give this book a 4/5
I Give this book a 4/5
August 1, 2020
KC Cross, knocked it out of the park with this novella. I listened on audio and Christian Fox did an amazing job. Can't wait for the next in the series
What is Alcore up to?!?!?
What is Alcore up to?!?!?
December 5, 2022
Best info-dump ever!
February 16, 2025
How Crux and Corla met.
Bought from audible.
Bought from audible.
May 14, 2022
I wasn't going to grab this but it was a freebie on audible and I'm so glad I did. Another really entertaining installment in this series and one that does answer a lot of questions and sets you up for the next books knowing that there is actually a deeper mystery of foot.
Not as smutty as the first but still a couple scenes to keep you entertained. And also laughing.
I don't know what it's like to read these as books but the narration in this and the previous episode are so entertaining. Like spend all your credits on audible that you've been hoarding, entertaining
I never thought this was a genre I would enjoy, but maybe it's all about the entertaining writing and the way that it's read.
It was a one shot listen and I'm excited to move on to the next book!
Narration is a five-star
Not as smutty as the first but still a couple scenes to keep you entertained. And also laughing.
I don't know what it's like to read these as books but the narration in this and the previous episode are so entertaining. Like spend all your credits on audible that you've been hoarding, entertaining
I never thought this was a genre I would enjoy, but maybe it's all about the entertaining writing and the way that it's read.
It was a one shot listen and I'm excited to move on to the next book!
Narration is a five-star
February 10, 2021
Cliff hanger. This is a cliff hanger and I looked at the other audiobooks in the series and don’t see Christian Fox narrating them so I am assuming Crux doesn’t get his own book. Part of his story was relayed in the first book so I’m thinking the rest of his story must happen during a different brothers story. I would prefer he have his own w/ Christian Fox narrating as this is now how I picture him. I’m disappointed to have such a short novella that end in a cliff hanger. I did like the story a lot and considering buying the next one. I am not sure because I dislike how parts of this were still confusing as was the first book. This one has a lot more of a serious feel than the first book but still very interesting.
September 19, 2021
3.75 Stars for me!
My rating range of this story... 3 - 4 Stars
If significant, why?
Main Character Ratings... N/A
H =
h =
Was cheating involved? No
Any major triggers to be aware of?
Scenes with heat... Yes
What point does it start? 25%
How much of the story? 25%
Anything beyond M/F? No
If yes, explained
Heat Rating... 7/10
Clean or Fade to Black - 1 or 2
Normal to Descriptive 3-5
Detailed Descriptive Sex - 6-7
Um, Wow, Beyond Descriptive Sex - 8 or above
Was there so much sex or unrealistic sex that you rolled your eyes and/or skipped forward? No
The back story... Read the blurb - goes back 20 years.
The Romance... Instalove between fated mates but the HEA is delayed!
My rating range of this story... 3 - 4 Stars
If significant, why?
Main Character Ratings... N/A
H =
h =
Was cheating involved? No
Any major triggers to be aware of?
Scenes with heat... Yes
What point does it start? 25%
How much of the story? 25%
Anything beyond M/F? No
If yes, explained
Heat Rating... 7/10
Clean or Fade to Black - 1 or 2
Normal to Descriptive 3-5
Detailed Descriptive Sex - 6-7
Um, Wow, Beyond Descriptive Sex - 8 or above
Was there so much sex or unrealistic sex that you rolled your eyes and/or skipped forward? No
The back story... Read the blurb - goes back 20 years.
The Romance... Instalove between fated mates but the HEA is delayed!
March 4, 2021
This was a nice side story that shows how the boys arrived at Alcore Station, later renamed Harem Station and switches between this and Crux meeting Corla.
The audio version was amazing in terms of narration but there was ZERO development of Crux and Corla as a couple which was what this was packaged as being about so for that I give the story 3 stars.
So what is this story instead? Take it as Crux telling a bedtime story about his "brothers" and how everyone came to be on Harem Station as well as how they got their role they were assigned told from a middle-end/beginning-middle of story alternating chapter format.
The audio version was amazing in terms of narration but there was ZERO development of Crux and Corla as a couple which was what this was packaged as being about so for that I give the story 3 stars.
So what is this story instead? Take it as Crux telling a bedtime story about his "brothers" and how everyone came to be on Harem Station as well as how they got their role they were assigned told from a middle-end/beginning-middle of story alternating chapter format.
May 27, 2019
Jaw dropping
Although Star Crossed is a prequel to Booty Hunter, I’m so glad I read it after because the answers to my questions of how things started in Booty Hunter hit me harder than if I knew them going in. Make sense? Only in a JAH/KCC book, lol! As a die hard fan of this author I live for the unexpected punch in the gut ending and that’s just what I received. The last sentence. It is a jaw dropper.
Although Star Crossed is a prequel to Booty Hunter, I’m so glad I read it after because the answers to my questions of how things started in Booty Hunter hit me harder than if I knew them going in. Make sense? Only in a JAH/KCC book, lol! As a die hard fan of this author I live for the unexpected punch in the gut ending and that’s just what I received. The last sentence. It is a jaw dropper.
May 25, 2019
I LOVE Harem Station...
Star Crossed probably poses as many questions as it answers. But isn’t that what Julie is famous, or infamous, for in her JA Huss books. So my mind is blown. At least we know more background on the “boys” and ALCOR. Now I move forward and start putting pieces together with the next book. Hoorah!
Star Crossed probably poses as many questions as it answers. But isn’t that what Julie is famous, or infamous, for in her JA Huss books. So my mind is blown. At least we know more background on the “boys” and ALCOR. Now I move forward and start putting pieces together with the next book. Hoorah!
June 15, 2019
I should have known
This author always has a twist. Always. I really should have known that this wasn't going to be cheesy in any way. I'm not sure this author knows how to not write twists and secrets. Even in a a series that started with sarcasm, puns, and humor galore.
I should have known. Well played. If I wasn't hooked before I sure am now.
This author always has a twist. Always. I really should have known that this wasn't going to be cheesy in any way. I'm not sure this author knows how to not write twists and secrets. Even in a a series that started with sarcasm, puns, and humor galore.
I should have known. Well played. If I wasn't hooked before I sure am now.
February 5, 2020
This book fills in a lot of the backstory that wasn’t in Booty Hunter, it centres around Crux & Corla - they were the catalyst for why everything changed 20 years ago.
The underlying story is completely captivating, there are so many questions & I anticipate many twists to come & then there is ALCOR, just what is this crazy & insane AI up too!!
The underlying story is completely captivating, there are so many questions & I anticipate many twists to come & then there is ALCOR, just what is this crazy & insane AI up too!!
July 28, 2020
Star Crossed Harem Station
You must read the stories in order as I found out. I read this one without reading any of the other books 📚 and it has confused me slightly. Even though it was interesting and intriguing, I still became slightly confused. So please read the series in order.
You must read the stories in order as I found out. I read this one without reading any of the other books 📚 and it has confused me slightly. Even though it was interesting and intriguing, I still became slightly confused. So please read the series in order.
November 10, 2021
Wtf?! This novella explains so much and then it ends and your heart drops and you need all the new questions answered like right now because there are so many! I love that this book gives all that information that we were missing in the first and just like the first one it is so surprisingly well written. Absolutely loved it.
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August 24, 2022Did I find the first book in this series to be hilaribad? Yes. Did that stop me from listening to this prequel novella? No.
The absolute earnestness of the narrator made this so, so much funnier than it would’ve been if I’d just read it. I was absolutely cracking up at the delivery of some of the bonkers nonsense. And it definitely was bonkers nonsense. Why do I do this to myself?
The absolute earnestness of the narrator made this so, so much funnier than it would’ve been if I’d just read it. I was absolutely cracking up at the delivery of some of the bonkers nonsense. And it definitely was bonkers nonsense. Why do I do this to myself?
April 18, 2023
The short story of Crux and Corla (#1.5) perfectly placed after reading Booty Hunter (#1 in series). I feel the star crossed experience of the couple and their short time together has a profound effect on Crux. Ready to read the next one! (Doing audio versions of the series and the narration is done extremely well so far)
May 28, 2019
Just wow!
This is the short story of how Harem Station started and tells you Cory and Crux's first and only meeting. I'm already in love with the characters and in true JA Huss form, there are a lot of plot twists. I'm excited to see where it goes from here!
This is the short story of how Harem Station started and tells you Cory and Crux's first and only meeting. I'm already in love with the characters and in true JA Huss form, there are a lot of plot twists. I'm excited to see where it goes from here!
June 2, 2019
Perfect little interlude
So many questions answered but now I have a ton of new ones! I loved getting some of the backstory and little glimmers of the current predicament they face. This new world is proving to be quite addictive.
So many questions answered but now I have a ton of new ones! I loved getting some of the backstory and little glimmers of the current predicament they face. This new world is proving to be quite addictive.
July 29, 2019
This was a good look into what got everything started for Crux and his "brothers". Just the beginning of the adventure and all the crazy that's to come. Made Crux seem a bit more "human" or approachable. Will be interested to see what happens if his princess ever comes off the ice.
August 19, 2019
Great fill in
This is a great fill in for the back story of the beginning of the Harem Station. It's short, well written and can answer some questions you may have. I look forward to the continuing story line.
This is a great fill in for the back story of the beginning of the Harem Station. It's short, well written and can answer some questions you may have. I look forward to the continuing story line.
September 15, 2019
Cliffhanger
Young adult book w/o much substance. I’m sure I would like it more if I had more of the storyline but am not good enough to spend anymore on. Authors who write these serial style book need to consider if we’ve gotten enough for our $ to entire us to spend again,
Young adult book w/o much substance. I’m sure I would like it more if I had more of the storyline but am not good enough to spend anymore on. Authors who write these serial style book need to consider if we’ve gotten enough for our $ to entire us to spend again,
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