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Damaged Cargo
When survival is of the utmost importance, it’s best to shoot first and ask questions later, especially if you won’t like the answers.
The 22nd century is heinous and finding a comfortable life in the Levinese Galaxy grows increasingly difficult.
Emma Gardine, one of a handful of female pirate captains in this throwback Victorian society, begs, borrows, steals and cheats her way through the planetary system on the hunt for a profit. An expert of guarding her heart and keeping people out, she never shows remorse and uses people until she gets what she wants, but the hope for a normal life glimmers just beyond her reach. Then she meets Tarik Vartouth and her world splinters with new emotions and possibilities.
Tarik survived the murder of his sisters and the collapse of his laid-back existence. He’s sick of the mandatory breeding programs for genetic supremacy on Nazulara that send innocent people to death and is looking to campaign for democracy for his species. When the opportunity to befriend Emma is presented, he takes it and makes a play for her ship in order to carry out his own plot for revenge against his father—the Premier and ruler of the planet. Stakes are raised when sparks between him and Emma fly. Now their future, as well as the planet’s, hangs in the balance.
These two independent and strong-willed people must learn how to set aside their own issues in order to work together for survival and the greater good—unless they kill each other first.
The 22nd century is heinous and finding a comfortable life in the Levinese Galaxy grows increasingly difficult.
Emma Gardine, one of a handful of female pirate captains in this throwback Victorian society, begs, borrows, steals and cheats her way through the planetary system on the hunt for a profit. An expert of guarding her heart and keeping people out, she never shows remorse and uses people until she gets what she wants, but the hope for a normal life glimmers just beyond her reach. Then she meets Tarik Vartouth and her world splinters with new emotions and possibilities.
Tarik survived the murder of his sisters and the collapse of his laid-back existence. He’s sick of the mandatory breeding programs for genetic supremacy on Nazulara that send innocent people to death and is looking to campaign for democracy for his species. When the opportunity to befriend Emma is presented, he takes it and makes a play for her ship in order to carry out his own plot for revenge against his father—the Premier and ruler of the planet. Stakes are raised when sparks between him and Emma fly. Now their future, as well as the planet’s, hangs in the balance.
These two independent and strong-willed people must learn how to set aside their own issues in order to work together for survival and the greater good—unless they kill each other first.
220 pages, ebook
First published September 15, 2010
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About the author
Sandra Sookoo
338 books275 followersSandra Sookoo is a bestselling author who firmly believes every person deserves acceptance and a happy ending. Most days you can find her creating scandal and mischief in the Regency-era, serendipity and happenstance in Victorian America or snarky humor in the contemporary world. Reading romance is a lot like eating fine chocolates—you can’t just have one. Good thing books don’t have calories!
When she’s not wearing out computer keyboards, Sandra spends time with her real life Prince Charming in central Indiana where she’s been known to goof off and make moments count because the key to life is laughter. A Disney fan since the age of ten, when her soul gets bogged down and her imagination flags, a trip to Walt Disney World is in order. Nothing fuels her dreams more than the land of eternal happy endings, hope and love stories.
When she’s not wearing out computer keyboards, Sandra spends time with her real life Prince Charming in central Indiana where she’s been known to goof off and make moments count because the key to life is laughter. A Disney fan since the age of ten, when her soul gets bogged down and her imagination flags, a trip to Walt Disney World is in order. Nothing fuels her dreams more than the land of eternal happy endings, hope and love stories.
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October 31, 2010
Dodie's Review
Sandra Sookoo has created a whole solar system for her space pirate captain to fly through. The romance elements in this book certainly outweigh the sci-fi aspects, but I enjoyed exploring the Levinese Galaxy with the pirates aboard the Wraith Orchid.
Emma Gardine, the pirate captain, uses men like tissues and throws them away. She goes to Nazurlara and meets Tarik, and for a long time ponders doing the same thing to him. Tarik is searching for a way off Nazurlara, and takes up refuge as the newest crew member on her space ship. He is only planning on overthrowing the Nazurlara government, and seeking revenge against his father – the Premier, but what is Emma going to do when he tries to take over her ship.
I loved that the tables were turned in this book. It was a great change of pace that the touch as nails, hiding from their emotions, pirate captain was shown HER softer side by the love interest in the book. Emma has had a hard life, and has been abandoned or betrayed at every previous opportunity. She has a difficult time trusting anyone, much less men. Tarik, really is no different than other people in her life, but he is intrigued by the enigma that is Emma. I guess really, that they are both saved by the love of a good person, each other.
If you love books with strong independent females, this one is for you.
4 Tea Cups!
Sandra Sookoo has created a whole solar system for her space pirate captain to fly through. The romance elements in this book certainly outweigh the sci-fi aspects, but I enjoyed exploring the Levinese Galaxy with the pirates aboard the Wraith Orchid.
Emma Gardine, the pirate captain, uses men like tissues and throws them away. She goes to Nazurlara and meets Tarik, and for a long time ponders doing the same thing to him. Tarik is searching for a way off Nazurlara, and takes up refuge as the newest crew member on her space ship. He is only planning on overthrowing the Nazurlara government, and seeking revenge against his father – the Premier, but what is Emma going to do when he tries to take over her ship.
I loved that the tables were turned in this book. It was a great change of pace that the touch as nails, hiding from their emotions, pirate captain was shown HER softer side by the love interest in the book. Emma has had a hard life, and has been abandoned or betrayed at every previous opportunity. She has a difficult time trusting anyone, much less men. Tarik, really is no different than other people in her life, but he is intrigued by the enigma that is Emma. I guess really, that they are both saved by the love of a good person, each other.
If you love books with strong independent females, this one is for you.
4 Tea Cups!
March 19, 2011
Tarik is a rebel with a mission to save his planet from atrocities committed by the current government. Emma is a hardened space pirate concerned more about her ship than her dedicated crew. Can they come together for a common cause or will there be all out mutiny on the ship?
With well written fighting and battle scenes, and the wonderful use of emotions through both internal thoughts and actions, I enjoyed this fast-paced and tension filled story.
From the beginning of Damaged Cargo, I loved the characters, including the universe they lived in. They were extremely well developed and even in the end, they did not sacrifice who they were to achieve their desired ending.
Damaged Cargo is a fabulous Science Fiction Romance which I believe would be enjoyed by anyone who reads romance.
With well written fighting and battle scenes, and the wonderful use of emotions through both internal thoughts and actions, I enjoyed this fast-paced and tension filled story.
From the beginning of Damaged Cargo, I loved the characters, including the universe they lived in. They were extremely well developed and even in the end, they did not sacrifice who they were to achieve their desired ending.
Damaged Cargo is a fabulous Science Fiction Romance which I believe would be enjoyed by anyone who reads romance.
March 26, 2011
Emma and Tarik are such an enjoyable pair of characters. They pulled me into the story right from the beginning. I love the way they sparred against each other creating incredible sexual tension. I was rooting for them to get together right from their first scene. Now I really hope there's going to be a sequel *hint, hint* because I need to know what happens next!! I need more Tarik and Emma!
September 18, 2011
This book was fun and sexy. I could relate to the characters and the pacing of the story was just right!. I recommend this book.
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