Conquest (Off-World Series, Book #3)
Sexy Science-Fiction Romance Short Story
Science Fiction & Fantasy, Space Opera, Fiction & Literature, Short Stories, Romance
| Author: | Rebecca York | ISBN: | 1230000290221 |
| Publisher: | Light Street Press | Publication: | January 6, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Rebecca York |
| ISBN: | 1230000290221 |
| Publisher: | Light Street Press |
| Publication: | January 6, 2015 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
From New York Times and USA Today Best-Selling Author, Rebecca York
Ever since settlers from Earth crash-landed on the planet Jalar, they have fought the natives for supremacy. Only when the newcomers find that radiation has turned their men sterile do they pretend to forge an alliance with the tribesmen. To bear children, human women will have to mate with the aliens, whom they think of as barbarians. The Jalarians are inspired by Worf, the very memorable Klingon who served in Star Fleet.
A Klingon's sense of honor makes him a hero worthy of any woman's heart. And Rohan is one sexy lover, too!
On her wedding night, Elena is frightened of giving herself to this fierce warrior.
EXCERPT:
The room around her seemed to shimmer as he lifted the glass from her hand. She could feel the warmth from the drink spreading throughout her body, making her limbs feel weak, yet, at the same time, energized. "What did you give me?" she asked.
"Something to make you relax," he replied, "to open your mind--and your body--to possibilities."
A stab of fear shot through her, and she had an urge to run from him--though she wasn't certain she could have.
"Don't turn away from me," he said, his voice tingling against her heated skin. "Don't fight what you feel. Let me touch you--your body and your soul."
The drug had made her mind fuzzy, yet she trusted the sound of his voice, the look in his eyes. And she suddenly realized that if she denied him what he asked, she would regret it for the rest of her life. When he took her hand and carried her palm to his mouth to stroke the edge of her index finger against his full lips, she closed her eyes. His mouth looked hard, but it felt soft. Sensual. His large, white teeth closed on her flesh, biting, but not painfully. Only hard enough to send darts of sensation along her nerve endings.
Elena made a small sound, deep in her throat, a sound of pleasure that turned to one of surprise when Rohan gathered her into his arms. His mouth moved along the edge of her jaw, her lips and then her teeth. A shiver went across her skin again. This time, though, it was not a shiver of fear.
He traced his fingertips over her breasts, her belly, then back up again. "So soft. Like the down of sea birds."
**More sexy, action-packed science-fiction romance stories in Rebecca York's Off-World series:
#1 - Hero's Welcome - Sexy science-fiction romance short story
#2 - Nightfall - Sexy science-fiction romance novella
#3 - Conquest - Sexy science-fiction romance short story
#4 - Assignment Danger - Sexy science-fiction romance novella
#5 - Christmas Home - Sexy science-fiction romance short story
#6 - Firelight Confession - Sexy science-fiction romance novella
**The Off World Collection includes Hero's Welcome, Conquest, and Nightfall.
**For more sexy, action-packed thrillers from Rebecca York, check out the stories in her Decorah Security Series:
#1 On Edge - Paranormal romantic-suspense novella - introduces the founder of Decorah Security Agency
#2 Dark Moon - Paranormal romantic-suspense novel
#3 Chained - Paranormal romantic-suspense novella
#4 Ambushed - Paranormal romantic-suspense short story
#5 Dark Powers - Paranormal romantic-suspense novel
#6 Hot and Dangerous - Paranormal romantic-suspense short story
#7 At Risk - Paranormal romantic-suspense novel
#8 Christmas Captive - Paranormal romantic-suspense novella
#9 Destination Wedding - Paranormal romantic-suspense novella
#10 Rx Missing - Paranormal romantic-suspense novel
#11 Hunting Moon - Paranormal romantic-suspense novel
#12 Terror Mansion - Paranormal romantic-suspense novella
#13 Outlaw Justice - Paranormal romantic-suspense novella
#14 Found Missing - Paranormal romantic-suspense novel
#15 Preying Game - Paranormal romantic-suspense novel
**The Decorah Security Collection includes Chained, Dark Powers, Hot and Dangerous,
and Ambushed.
PRAISE FOR REBECCA YORK
"Rebecca York delivers page-turning suspense."
--Nora Roberts
(Rebecca York) is a real luminary of contemporary series romance
--Michael Dirda, The Washington Post Book World
Rebecca York’s writing is fast-paced, suspenseful, and loaded with tension.
--Jayne Ann Krentz
"A true master of intrigue."
--Rave Reviews
"Rebecca York's fast-paced suspense, innovative stories and sexy characters set the standard for paranormal romantic suspense."
--Ann Voss Peterson
From New York Times and USA Today Best-Selling Author, Rebecca York
Ever since settlers from Earth crash-landed on the planet Jalar, they have fought the natives for supremacy. Only when the newcomers find that radiation has turned their men sterile do they pretend to forge an alliance with the tribesmen. To bear children, human women will have to mate with the aliens, whom they think of as barbarians. The Jalarians are inspired by Worf, the very memorable Klingon who served in Star Fleet.
A Klingon's sense of honor makes him a hero worthy of any woman's heart. And Rohan is one sexy lover, too!
On her wedding night, Elena is frightened of giving herself to this fierce warrior.
EXCERPT:
The room around her seemed to shimmer as he lifted the glass from her hand. She could feel the warmth from the drink spreading throughout her body, making her limbs feel weak, yet, at the same time, energized. "What did you give me?" she asked.
"Something to make you relax," he replied, "to open your mind--and your body--to possibilities."
A stab of fear shot through her, and she had an urge to run from him--though she wasn't certain she could have.
"Don't turn away from me," he said, his voice tingling against her heated skin. "Don't fight what you feel. Let me touch you--your body and your soul."
The drug had made her mind fuzzy, yet she trusted the sound of his voice, the look in his eyes. And she suddenly realized that if she denied him what he asked, she would regret it for the rest of her life. When he took her hand and carried her palm to his mouth to stroke the edge of her index finger against his full lips, she closed her eyes. His mouth looked hard, but it felt soft. Sensual. His large, white teeth closed on her flesh, biting, but not painfully. Only hard enough to send darts of sensation along her nerve endings.
Elena made a small sound, deep in her throat, a sound of pleasure that turned to one of surprise when Rohan gathered her into his arms. His mouth moved along the edge of her jaw, her lips and then her teeth. A shiver went across her skin again. This time, though, it was not a shiver of fear.
He traced his fingertips over her breasts, her belly, then back up again. "So soft. Like the down of sea birds."
**More sexy, action-packed science-fiction romance stories in Rebecca York's Off-World series:
#1 - Hero's Welcome - Sexy science-fiction romance short story
#2 - Nightfall - Sexy science-fiction romance novella
#3 - Conquest - Sexy science-fiction romance short story
#4 - Assignment Danger - Sexy science-fiction romance novella
#5 - Christmas Home - Sexy science-fiction romance short story
#6 - Firelight Confession - Sexy science-fiction romance novella
**The Off World Collection includes Hero's Welcome, Conquest, and Nightfall.
**For more sexy, action-packed thrillers from Rebecca York, check out the stories in her Decorah Security Series:
#1 On Edge - Paranormal romantic-suspense novella - introduces the founder of Decorah Security Agency
#2 Dark Moon - Paranormal romantic-suspense novel
#3 Chained - Paranormal romantic-suspense novella
#4 Ambushed - Paranormal romantic-suspense short story
#5 Dark Powers - Paranormal romantic-suspense novel
#6 Hot and Dangerous - Paranormal romantic-suspense short story
#7 At Risk - Paranormal romantic-suspense novel
#8 Christmas Captive - Paranormal romantic-suspense novella
#9 Destination Wedding - Paranormal romantic-suspense novella
#10 Rx Missing - Paranormal romantic-suspense novel
#11 Hunting Moon - Paranormal romantic-suspense novel
#12 Terror Mansion - Paranormal romantic-suspense novella
#13 Outlaw Justice - Paranormal romantic-suspense novella
#14 Found Missing - Paranormal romantic-suspense novel
#15 Preying Game - Paranormal romantic-suspense novel
**The Decorah Security Collection includes Chained, Dark Powers, Hot and Dangerous,
and Ambushed.
PRAISE FOR REBECCA YORK
"Rebecca York delivers page-turning suspense."
--Nora Roberts
(Rebecca York) is a real luminary of contemporary series romance
--Michael Dirda, The Washington Post Book World
Rebecca York’s writing is fast-paced, suspenseful, and loaded with tension.
--Jayne Ann Krentz
"A true master of intrigue."
--Rave Reviews
"Rebecca York's fast-paced suspense, innovative stories and sexy characters set the standard for paranormal romantic suspense."
--Ann Voss Peterson
