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She's a space pirate with crucial information, and he's a wanted fugitive on the run. As they navigate a treacherous asteroid mine, can their unexpected attraction survive the dangers they face? Julke Defjensdytr, a space pirate, has been trapped in a hidden rogue asteroid mine for over a year, but hope arrives with the new prisoners, particularly the charming Zade Lunaso. A starship crewman and fugitive, Zade finds himself in dire straits, needing all his skills to escape the mine and the cruel Warden who oversees it. Julke's intriguing presence and the help of enigmatic space griffins might be their only chance. Their plan to steal the Warden's yacht takes an unexpected turn when they uncover a treasure trove of forgotten ships. However, even if they manage to free the other prisoners, the Warden will stop at nothing to protect his secrets. As formidable enemies close in, Zade's past catches up with him. Can Julke and Zade execute the most improbable escape of their lives, or will they be left stranded in the void? This thrilling tale is part of the Central Galactic Concordance space opera series, featuring psychic powers, unexpected heroes, and high-stakes adventure. Experience the excitement and grab your copy today! Note: This standalone version has been expanded from its original appearance in the limited-edition Pets in Space 6 anthology.

A bureaucrat and an interstellar trader must confront treachery and their troubled past to save the last inhabitants of a dying planet. Frontier planet Polaris-Gamma is suffering from a blight that devastates crops, and the Central Galactic Concordance has imposed a military quarantine to contain it. The settlers face a dire choice: escape or face extinction. Independent trader Gavril Danilovich finds himself trapped behind the blockade, his ship commandeered in a desperate escape plan. He insists his involvement is purely logistical, but his lingering feelings for the woman he abandoned two years ago complicate matters. Meanwhile, Anitra Helden, the government supply depot manager, scrambles to secure the last resources of Pol-G. Her audacious plan to launch a mothballed freighter hinges on convincing Gavril to assist her. Their mission? To rescue four thousand stranded colonists. Together with a motley crew, Anitra and Gavril must navigate a perilous military blockade in a last-ditch effort for freedom in the depths of space. This story serves as an introduction to the Central Galactic Concordance series, hinting at future events and characters.

Visit exciting new worlds in three thrilling tales by USA TODAY bestselling author Carol Van Natta! A wounded veterinarian with trust issues and a cyborg with rescued pets... a tarnished military subcaptain investigating trouble and a repair technician hiding unusual cats... two star-crossed rescuers and an unorthodox team of animals... In PET TRADE, an elite forces veteran crash lands on a frontier planet with a cargo full of designer pets and must seek the help of a talented but damaged veterinarian to help him save them and the town. In CATS OF WAR, a repair technician hiding from her past must convince a tarnished military Subcaptain to help her save two special cats before trouble engulfs them all. In GALACTIC SEARCH AND RESCUE, when disaster turns deadly, two star-crossed rescuers and an unusual animal team must save a community... and each other. If you love space opera romance, adventure, and pets, jet to the future with The Galactic Pets Collection today! These three stories debuted in the Pets in Space(R) anthologies. Want even more galactic pets? Check out Escape from Nova Nine!

A tarnished military Subcaptain, a repair technician hiding from her past, and two genetically engineered cats join forces to save a crucial factory. Subcaptain Kedron Tauceti is counting down the days until he can leave his current duty station as a liaison to the galactic government’s Criminal Restitution and Indenture Obligation system. This post serves as both protection and punishment for exposing a theft ring during his last assignment. Eager to get his career back on track at a new base, he struggles with leaving behind the one person who makes him want to stay—though he hasn’t told her, as he’s technically her warden. Ferra Barray, a former financial specialist now indentured, has only three months left on her restitution sentence and has found a tech repair job. If she keeps her head down, she’ll soon be free to plan her future. However, the local crime lord wants her to steal for him, and time is running out. When Ferra discovers two genetically modified cats, saving them becomes a risky endeavor. She needs Tauceti’s help to rescue the cats and keep them safe until she’s free. As trouble erupts at the factory, it may be the cats who end up saving them all. This standalone novella is part of an award-winning space opera series.

An injured veterinarian and a cyborg with unusual pets must unite to save their town. On a frontier planet, veterinarian Bethnee Bakonin has made a life for herself in the frozen north, using her talent for healing animals despite her traumatic past in the pet trade industry. Her efforts to rescue discarded pets are complicated when elite forces member Jumper Axur Tragon crash-lands nearby after escaping a black-box research project that left him with dangerous experimental tech in his cybernetic limbs. Discovering a secret shipment of designer pets among his cargo, Axur seeks Bethnee's help in caring for them, despite her fear of him. When mercenaries threaten their safety, Axur and Bethnee must confront their limitations and work together, aided by their unusual pets, to overcome the danger. This thrilling adventure unfolds in the fringes of space, blending action and heart. The story stands alone but is set between other entries in the Central Galactic Concordance series. Originally featured in the USA TODAY bestselling anthology Embrace the Romance: Pets in Space 2, it offers a poignant romance as the characters heal and find love together.

In a dying fairy fantasyland, two shifters must determine if their connection is genuine. While volunteering for hurricane cleanup, sheriff’s deputy and leopard shifter Chantal Hammond encounters two escapees from a magical realm. Her attempt to help leads her to become trapped in a perilous mini-world, where more captives await rescue. Prehistoric sloth shifter Dauro de Mar and his friends have been imprisoned in their animal forms for years, and his escape plan seems futile until the enchanting leopard shifter appears in her human form. With Chantal's arrival, their chances of escape improve significantly. Together, they must utilize their skills, magic, and bravery to evade malicious hunters and greedy fairies, all while the fairyland crumbles around them. As they confront external dangers and their undeniable attraction, they must fight to secure their freedom. Will they succeed before the magical realm collapses under the weight of an impending storm? Discover the thrilling adventure in this sizzling paranormal romance, which promises a complete story with a happily-ever-after and no cliffhanger, and can be enjoyed independently of the previous installments in the series.