Mystic

by Cheryl Brooks

Overview

"Sexy space travel at its finest...[a] phenomenal series." —Night Owl Reviews for The Cat Star Chronicles

Her love is the one thing he never saw coming…

Sulaksha Enduran is still reeling from the death of her lover. He died of a mysterious plague—and it's out of control. Sula is determined to find answers on her own, until an impossibly sexy Zetithian saves her life and joins her quest.

Despite the prescient abilities and power over the wind that enable Zetithian mystic Aidan Banadänsk to rescue Sula from certain death, he couldn't have predicted her unique effect on him. It shrouds her future in mystery…and fills him with unparalleled desire.

But Sula's investigation has put her in the crosshairs of a deadly conspiracy. With an entire planet's population at stake, Sula and Aidan must risk it all to save the planet, the galaxy…and each other.

Cat Star Legacy Series:

Maverick (Book 1)

Mystic (Book 2)

What People are Saying about Cheryl Brooks:

"Astounding... Cheryl Brooks is extremely inventive and imaginative." —Fresh Fiction

"Out-of-this-world sexy...the ultimate reading experience."—Long and Short Reviews

"Scorching hot...keeps you turning pages."—RT Book Reviews

"Wildly imaginative, highly entertaining, and sure to become a classic."—Star-Crossed Romance

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781492661634
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	01/29/2019
Series:	Cat Star Legacy , #2
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	4.19(w) x 6.88(h) x 0.96(d)

About the Author

A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Cheryl Brooks is a former critical care nurse who resides in rural Indiana with her husband, two sons, two horses, three cats, and one dog. She is the author of the ten book Cat Star Chronicles series, the Cowboy Heaven series (two books and one novella), the Soul Survivors trilogy, the four book Unlikely Lovers series, and several stand-alone books and novellas. Her other interests include cooking and gardening. Cheryl is a member of RWA and IRWA. You can visit her online at www.cherylbrooksonline.com or email her at [e-mail].

Editorial Reviews

11/19/2018
This latest addition to Brooks’s Cat Star Legacy futuristic romance series will suit lovers of fated pairings and intergalactic incidents. Aiden Banadänsk lives on a world called Rhylos, haunted by visions of his people’s future, a power he has denied all his life. When he meets Sula, an anthropology student on the run, his whole world is turned upside down. As Aiden and Sula grow closer, they must also concern themselves with the danger chasing Sula: a cloaked villain is wiping whole worlds clean of life, and Sula is the only living witness to this terrible act. This book has romance; some explicit, sometimes technical, sex scenes; and just enough espionage to move the story forward. It also makes some attempts to talk about prejudice and acceptance, but these pieces are not as well handled. Those who have followed the series will likely enjoy references to familiar characters, and new readers will be able to join in on the fun without feeling like they’ve missed too much. (Feb.)

Publishers Weekly

2018-12-11

Intrigue, science, and a charming feline alien combine in this sci-fi romance as an anthropology student searches for a medical miracle.

As part of the Zetithian race, a feline and human extraterrestrial hybrid, Aidan Banadänsk has the ability to see visions. Sometimes they are prophetic, and at other times they signal an event that requires his intervention. When he sees a young woman named Sula Enduran plummeting into a ravine, he's unsure of which type of vision it is. His only solution is to find her and figure out how he fits into her life. Sula is still reeling from the sudden and unexplainable death of her boyfriend, Raj, after he contracted a disease that was long thought to be eliminated. Now, Sula is searching for a cure, and she's desperate to keep her plans to herself. While she graciously accepts Aidan's help—seeing as he saved her life—she's wary of sharing too much of her research. Having it fall into the wrong hands could be disastrous, but Aidan's connections prove too beneficial to pass up. What Sula doesn't expect is to find herself falling in love with the Zetithian, especially while she's on a mission to avenge her former lover. The setting Brooks (Maverick, 2018, etc.) creates is confusing at best: a litany of fictional planet names, unfamiliar alien races, and out-of-place modern references to Indiana Jones and Indian food. It's hard to get a grip on how the galaxy functions in relation to Earth, leaving readers to figure it all out with the vague hints they're given. Though Aidan and Sula get their happily-ever-after, their connection lacks believability. Their attraction is palpable (perhaps too much, as Sula frequently lapses into thoughts about the well-known sexual prowess of the Zetithians), but their lust never seems to evolve into something satisfying.

Bewildering.

Kirkus Reviews