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Orion #2
Her Commander
She destroyed his resistance. His ship could be next... The Orion, Book 2 As commander of the Orion, self-control is Captain Steve Craig's mantra. He'll do whatever it takes to keep his ship safe from predators, including keeping his romantic liaisons off ship. The women of his crew are strictly off limits—especially those among the lithe, lethal Serpentian Guard. Tessa Alligon is trained to kill with her bare hands, but nothing could prepare her innocent heart for the likes of the iron-willed captain. When she unexpectedly catches him with his barriers down, they share a night that melts the deep-space cold. Craig tells her it was a mistake—their passion must be controlled. But once unleashed, Tessa's sensual nature is not easily cooled. Neither is her thirst for revenge when he insists they have no future together. A future for any of them becomes iffy when they discover there’s a saboteur on board. One that could be lurking within the ranks of the Serpentian Guard itself… One that Steve knows may even be Tessa. Contains love scenes so hot they'll melt the heat shields on your space suit, a heroine willing to die to protect her ship, a hero strong enough to command her heart, and martial arts violence used against dastardly saboteurs.
116 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 21, 2009
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Cathryn Cade
45 books787 followersThe bigger the alpha, the harder he falls!
I write sexy contemp, contemp paranormal & sci fi romance, inviting you along on a heart-pounding ride with heroes who can only be tamed by the greatest force in the universe … love.
I live in a little town on a big lake in North Idaho, so look for the Northwest in my stories.
I write sexy contemp, contemp paranormal & sci fi romance, inviting you along on a heart-pounding ride with heroes who can only be tamed by the greatest force in the universe … love.
I live in a little town on a big lake in North Idaho, so look for the Northwest in my stories.
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August 19, 2012
The second Orion series book
Captain Steve Craig doesn't mix business with pleasure, his romances happen off the ship so as to not cause a conflict of interest later. Tessa Alligon is a cadet with Serpentian Guard aboard the Orion.
Tessa and Steve have chemistry and being partnered for hand to hand combat training only enhances that.
When Tessa and Captain Steve have a hot and steamy night of no holds barred sex and then Steve tells Tessa it can never happen again things get tense.
As with the first Orion book we have a sub-plot involving other characters that provides for more action and suspense. Once again we have a fantastic mixture of sci-fi, romance, action and suspense.
The universe created for these novels is amazingly complex without being so involved that you need a map and a users guide to keep up.
This second book in the series is as good as the first, without a doubt another panty wringer to enjoy.
Captain Steve Craig doesn't mix business with pleasure, his romances happen off the ship so as to not cause a conflict of interest later. Tessa Alligon is a cadet with Serpentian Guard aboard the Orion.
Tessa and Steve have chemistry and being partnered for hand to hand combat training only enhances that.
When Tessa and Captain Steve have a hot and steamy night of no holds barred sex and then Steve tells Tessa it can never happen again things get tense.
As with the first Orion book we have a sub-plot involving other characters that provides for more action and suspense. Once again we have a fantastic mixture of sci-fi, romance, action and suspense.
The universe created for these novels is amazingly complex without being so involved that you need a map and a users guide to keep up.
This second book in the series is as good as the first, without a doubt another panty wringer to enjoy.
July 8, 2019
The Orion had a tough journey last time out with saboteurs trying to waylay the ship in the worst way possible, so everyone's a little on edge this time around. Throw in a little sexual tension (and by a little, I mean a lot) between the captain and one of the Serpentian guards along with another plot to down the big ship and things get even more tangled.
Actually, the entanglement doesn't happen right away. Mostly because the captain isn't one to dally among crew. No matter how many signals they're throwing out. It isn't until Tessa offers him comfort during a bad spell that things start to get sticky. And by sticky, I mean sexy. Rawr!
Unfortunately, with a potential saboteur aboard, the captain has to be wary of everyone, including the woman who's starting to worm her way into his heart. Which, as you can imagine, makes for some tense moments between them.
Aliens, honor, some not so good people doing some not so good things, sexy times, and some booty-kicking ladies who aren't going to let their ship fall if they have anything to say about it. Yessssss.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
Actually, the entanglement doesn't happen right away. Mostly because the captain isn't one to dally among crew. No matter how many signals they're throwing out. It isn't until Tessa offers him comfort during a bad spell that things start to get sticky. And by sticky, I mean sexy. Rawr!
Unfortunately, with a potential saboteur aboard, the captain has to be wary of everyone, including the woman who's starting to worm her way into his heart. Which, as you can imagine, makes for some tense moments between them.
Aliens, honor, some not so good people doing some not so good things, sexy times, and some booty-kicking ladies who aren't going to let their ship fall if they have anything to say about it. Yessssss.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
November 2, 2018
Love how these stories all intertwine so cleverly. The Orion is a space cruiser owned by Logan Stark from the LodeStar series.
Tessa is a cadet guard aboard the Orion. She is half Serpentian and half human and wants to do well.
Captain of the Orion Steve Craig has a no relationship/sex mindset with his crew. Understandable. But these two cannot help but gravitate to each other with lots of body chemistry.
When they give in and spend the night together, Tessa wants to see where they could head but Steve puts a rather cold stop to anymore happening.
Feeling used, Tessa flaunts her newfound sexual liberation but things keep getting in the way of her taking any of the other crew members up on their offers.
Attitude and feelings are very tense between these two.
It all comes to ahead with a background plot along the same lines as book one with attempts being made to blow up or hijack the ship. The saboteurs aboard are using Tessa as a scapegoat.
I loved the action in this and the humour as Tessa started stretching her sexual wings which drove Steve nuts.
Tessa is a cadet guard aboard the Orion. She is half Serpentian and half human and wants to do well.
Captain of the Orion Steve Craig has a no relationship/sex mindset with his crew. Understandable. But these two cannot help but gravitate to each other with lots of body chemistry.
When they give in and spend the night together, Tessa wants to see where they could head but Steve puts a rather cold stop to anymore happening.
Feeling used, Tessa flaunts her newfound sexual liberation but things keep getting in the way of her taking any of the other crew members up on their offers.
Attitude and feelings are very tense between these two.
It all comes to ahead with a background plot along the same lines as book one with attempts being made to blow up or hijack the ship. The saboteurs aboard are using Tessa as a scapegoat.
I loved the action in this and the humour as Tessa started stretching her sexual wings which drove Steve nuts.
December 1, 2019
Good steady read. Looking forward to the final two books. One item of note - The author seems to have forgotten her own writings. The crew leaders expressed regret at not making Tryon and Calla's wedding (Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright). In the book, they were there.
August 29, 2011
I did not find the story interesting as a romance (for which is too short and unbelievable) nor as erotica.
April 22, 2014
Re-read 21/4/2014.
Hero is ok and the heroine is young and inexperienced.
Hero is ok and the heroine is young and inexperienced.
February 4, 2014
Ends at 90% on my Kindle. Approx 2510 locations.
Part of a series but stands alone.
Part of a series but stands alone.
November 10, 2014
Hot and heavy
Another great book from Cathryn Cade. The second of the Orion books does not disappoint. Great story just as steamy as the first, so sit back and enjoy the ride
Another great book from Cathryn Cade. The second of the Orion books does not disappoint. Great story just as steamy as the first, so sit back and enjoy the ride
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