Switching gears for a while, leaving Ancient Egypt for the far future – here’s the third excerpt from my new book Wreck of the Nebula Dream, science fiction with romantic elements, coming out next week. Nick Jameson, Sectors Special Forces, has unexpectedly wound up traveling to his next assignment via a new luxury liner. The ship has had problems already on the voyage but now has suffered a catastrophe of Titanic proportions. Nick and his small band of stranded survivors have gone to the hold to retrieve some useful possessions. Nick still has a lot to learn about Mara:
“Use what effectively?” Reaching out, Mara took the weapon from Nick, expertly checking it over, noting the charge level, flicking the safety off. She hefted it, taking a bead on a particularly garish tote bag across the hold. In a blur of motion, she fired a quick, low level shot right through the center of the bag.
Mouth hanging open, Nick gaped at her. “Fast learner?”
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Oh, I LOVE how she chose a “garish” bag for target practice. That’s priceless!
TYVM! Mara has good taste 🙂
It does seem like he has a lot to learn indeed!
Oh yes, she has other skills as well that come out later in the action…TYVM!
I love when a heroine takes control! Great 6
Glad you enjoyed the six, TYVM!
That’s right Nick. She’s not just a pretty face with a killer bod, son….. LOL
Great Six! I’m excited for this book. Haven’t read a good Sci-fi in way too long.
TYVM! I’m glad you’re enjoying this series of excerpts 🙂
Love a woman who can handle a weapon! 😉
TRYVM! Mara’s not much of a shrinking violet, for sure…
teehee, love when a heroine surprises a guy!
Especially when he wasn’t expecting her to know the subject in question! LOL! Thanks for the comments!
Woot! I love it when a woman shows a guy what she’s really made of. Read last week’s, too. This is getting seriously intense. Great six! BTW, every time I see the chick on that cover I think, Barbarella (Jane Fonda). I wonder if the artist had her in mind? It’s a great cover, in any case.
TYVM! I really appreciate the comments! I know what you mean, re the cover model. She was taken from a stock photo of an actual girl but perhaps the artist was subconsciously thinking Barbarella?
Nice action scene 🙂 Can’t wait to read more!
Obviously not what he’d expect on a luxury liner! But using a bag for target practice without checking what’s in it first is NOT a good idea, no matter how garish the bag. Could have had something they’d really need.
Valid point. Good thought….well, in Mara’s defense, they are under a lot of pressure LOL! Thanks for commenting, always appreciate the feedback!
Oh yeah, the girl can shoot! Great cover and I love the allure of cruise ships. Sounds like a fantastic story! Much luck with the release, I’m adding it to my TBR pile.
Great six! Love it when the girl can impress the guy with her shooting skills!
That’s definitely one way to knock his socks off! Well done!
Love it!
“Fast learner” — ha! Guess again, buddy. 🙂
Paula, Vivien, Sharon and Ruthie – thanks for the comments, so glad you’re having fun with it too!
Now that’s what I’m talking about–wimpy heroines need not apply. Great six!
That was fun! I’m looking forward to reading more of it.
Great sci fi action and characters, Veronica. I don’t mind taking lessons from a lady, especially one like Mara! 😉 Good luck with the release. I’ll be looking for this one.