The Vessel
by Nancy
Fraser
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GENRE: Sci-Fi Romance
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BLURB:
Major
Liam McGregor is a career soldier. Chosen by the leader of the United Republic
to transport a government protectee to safety, Liam takes on a task that has
cost his predecessors their very lives.
Alora of
Delawon is an alien princess who holds the key to the survival of mankind. With
the women of the United Republic left barren by previous chemical warfare,
Alora’s ability to bear humanoid children makes her the government’s most
valuable commodity.
Together, Liam and Alora make the trek from the government’s safe house
back toward the current capitol, fighting off raiders, survivalists, and an
unexpected attraction to one another.
Will
their desires put them in danger? Or, will their being together become more
important than the mission?
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EXCERPT:
Liam McGregor crossed the
embossed seal, pressed his hand to the encoded screen, and stepped into Cal
Stewart’s office.
Cal, the leader of the
military branch of the United Republic, sat behind a huge oak desk, his
attention given to the older, rather gaunt-looking man who stood before him.
Dressed in a dark, worn suit, his back bent with age, the man turned and raised
his weathered gaze in Liam’s direction.
“Is this the guy?” the old
man asked.
“Yes,” Cal confirmed. “Liam
McGregor, this is John Barrow, Sciences Division Director.
He’s come to request our
help, and I’ve assured him you’re the best man for the job.”
Liam nodded. “What job would
that be, sir?”
“Sit,” Barrow said, waving
his hand in the direction of the nearby chair. “I have some background
information to give you. It will explain everything, and define your part in
saving mankind.”
“Mankind?” Liam repeated in
question.
“Yes.” Cal’s response was
filled with conviction. “Our future depends on a successful mission.”
Liam lowered himself into
the closest chair, his focus on the strange man who’d sought him out. Barrow
shuffled across the room and perched himself on the edge of Cal’s desk. He drew
a long, ragged breath and began.
“A little over eight years
ago, the government discovered a small group of women who possessed a rare DNA
string and previously unknown blood type. A very valuable blood type.”
Liam cast a glance in Cal’s
direction. “Valuable in what way?”
Cal lowered his gaze, his
robust voice a mere whisper when he admitted, “It allows them to procreate. To
carry on with life.”
Liam thought about the
childless couples he knew, and of how they’d suffered with sterility as result
of the chemical war of 2150. “So, you’re saying these women are resistant to
the radiation that left the rest of the known world sterile?”
“Yes,” Barrow admitted.
Liam bit back a curse. “And,
I assume, the government has kept these women under lock and key since then.”
Barrow shot Cal a grimace.
“Something like that.”
A shiver made its way along
Liam’s spine, a well-honed warning all was not what it seemed. “Perhaps, you
can enlighten me a bit more. For the sake of my mission, of course.”
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REVIEW
Earth is in trouble of their own makings. Women can no longer bear children. A familiar trope with a twist. No-one should be forced to bear children and Liam is working hard to keep that from happening. Look for tension, romance, danger and interesting world building. The backstory is woven into the fabric of the plot and adds interest to the story. Add two great main characters and you have a very nice story line. A nice Science Fiction Romance with more romance that science.
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AUTHOR Bio and
Links:
Like most authors, Nancy Fraser began
writing at an early age, usually on the walls and with crayons or, heaven
forbid, permanent markers. Her love of writing often made her the English
teacher’s pet, which, of course, resulted in a whole lot of teasing. Still, it
was worth it.
Published in multiple genres,
Nancy currently writes for four publishers. She has published twenty-four books
in both full-length and novella format. In November 2016 Nancy celebrated
twenty years as a published author and will release her 25th book in mid-2017.
When not writing (which is
almost never), Nancy splits her free time between her five grandchildren. She’s
also an avid traveler with Las Vegas being her favorite destination. Nancy
lives in Atlantic Canada where she enjoys the relaxed pace and colorful people.
Media Links:
Hyperlinks:
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/727714
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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION
Nancy Fraser will be awarding a $20 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC
to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour
Be sure to visit the other blogs on the tour:
July 10: Long and Short Reviews
July 10: Books, Dreams,Life
July 11: Author Deborah A Bailey
July 12: The Avid Reader
July 13: Kit 'N Kabookle
July 13: Laurie's Thoughts and Reviews
July 14: Readeropolis
July 17: Fabulous and Brunette
July 17: Two Ends of the Pen
July 18: Christine Young
July 18: Deal Sharing Aunt
July 19: Mixed Book Bag - review
July 20: Punya Reviews...
July 21: It's Raining Books
