Here’s the fourth and final excerpt from my new book Wreck of the Nebula Dream, science fiction with romantic elements, available NOW from Amazon for the kindle. 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.
At a certain point in the struggle to reach safety, Nick is faced with a difficult choice between his oath as a military officer and his desire to save his companions (trying to avoid spoilers here). Mara is speaking first:
“Do your duty if that’s the path you have to take, don’t worry about us.”
“How exactly am I supposed to abandon you, Mara? I’d give anything to get you out of this mess. I’d gladly die to save you.” Nick glanced at the oddly assorted little group, as important to him now as any team of Special Forces operators had been in the past. “All of you.”
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As always, intrigue without spoilers. Mara’s a tough gal; I like her.
He sounds like an honorable man. I like him already.
Thank you Lisa & Carmen, I’m so glad my characters appeal!
Poor Nick, that’s a tough spot to be in. I think I know which way he’s going to go:)
I really like this snippet, but you know, I have to tell you, I *love* the title of this book.
Well thank you very much! Titles are one of the hard parts for me so I really appreciate the comment 🙂
I like how Mara is telling him to “do your duty” and “don’t worry about us,” but I sense she’s saying that as a way of coping with some inner doubt.
Yes, he’s really torn and Mara doesn’t want to add to his burden but…it’s as you said! Thanks for the comment, I was happy to know the underlying tension came through!
The classic dilemma between duty and inclination. Choosing between two mutually incompatible rights is always a problem.
By the way, I’m here–guess I miscounted words.
This is incredibly sweet and it has a poignancy I love! (And I’m reading from a boat not quite of Titanic proportions, LOL, but it’s still a fun bit of trivia. *grin*)
That *is* ironic, where you are reading from today! Fun! Glad you enjoyed the snippet….
Great 6, it’s so good for a story to have a true dilemma, and it’s so hard to find them, so great job!!
Great dilemma! I like your hero and his attachment to “the oddly assorted little group.” 🙂
TYVM for the comment!
Enjoyed your six…in such few words you really got across what type of guy is is! Nice job 🙂
Love an honorable man. Nice job!
Great conflict here, what a dilemma for him.
Nice six!
Great six! His selflessness is endearing.
ZOMG! Nick! *Swoon*
He’s an honorable guy – Nice!