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Starlight Child

Nancy J. Cohen

Cultural specialist Mara Hendricks and Commander Deke Sage meet on a mission that takes them across the stars and into each other's arms in this suspenseful science fiction romance.

Psychic Mara Hendricks joins the rescue team after aliens from Yanura kidnap her best friend's infant daughter. Not only will her special ability aid in tracking the baby's location, but she's also familiar with the Yanurans through her work for the government. She runs into a snag when the arrogant mission leader accuses her of being too trusting, but she believes the Yanurans might have been set up to take the blame.


Commander Deke Sage knows the aliens are hiding more than the missing child. There's something fishy regarding their claims about an age-preserving drug made from seaweed, and he's been ordered to investigate. Mara is too naïve to see the truth but too captivating for him to ignore. As their mission progresses, they realize there's a bigger conspiracy than either of them suspected. They'll both have to open their hearts and their minds to save the missing child.


"Nancy captures you from the start, takes you on a fantastic ride, and doesn't release you until she finishes the story. Captivating and wonderful!" Bestselling Author Janelle Taylor

Book Details

  • Publisher: Orange Grove Press
  • Publish Date: Jul 11st, 2023
  • Pages: 346
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.50in - 5.50in - 0.72in - 0.88lb
  • EAN: 9781952886317
  • Categories: Romance - FantasyRomance - Science Fiction

About the Author

Cohen, Nancy J.: - Nancy J. Cohen writes the Bad Hair Day Mysteries featuring South Florida hairstylist Marla Vail. Titles in this series have been named Best Cozy Mystery by Suspense Magazine, won the Readers' Favorite Book Awards and the RONE Award, placed first in the Chanticleer International Book Awards and third in the Arizona Literary Awards. Her nonfiction titles, Writing the Cozy Mystery and A Bad Hair Day Cookbook, have won the FAPA President's Book Award, the Royal Palm Literary Award, and IAN Book of the Year. Nancy's imaginative romances have proven popular with fans as well. These books have won the HOLT Medallion and Best Book in Romantic SciFi/Fantasy at The Romance Reviews. Active in the writing community, Nancy is a past president of Florida Romance Writers and Florida Chapter of Mystery Writers of America. When not busy writing, she enjoys reading, fine dining, cruising, and visiting Disney World. Visit her at NancyJCohen.com

Praise for this book

"If you enjoy a little science fiction, a little fantasy and a lot of romance, this book is a definite read." The Literary Times

"A futuristic romance both sensual and adventurous, Starlight Child is a captivating story of life and love in the vastness of space." The Paperback Forum

"The characters and the unusual settings stun the senses. The action is explosive and stimulating; the passion is torrid and sensual. Though the books in this trilogy can stand alone, I recommend you read them all." Rendezvous

"Nancy Cohen has penned yet another brilliant and unforgettable tour de force futuristic romance." The Talisman

"The return of old friends and the fast-paced storyline are definite crowd pleasers. Starlight Child is a superb futuristic romance." Affaire de Coeur

"Ms. Cohen really hits the spot with this rip-roaring adventure through the stars." RT Book Reviews