Publisher: Orange Grove Press
Series: The Light-Years Series, Book #2
Copyright: 1994
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Available Formats: e-book and paperback
Digital: 978-1-952886-07-2
Paperback: 978-1-952886-30-0
Amazon ASIN: B08G8Q6RTY
An escaped spy and a gifted vocalist test the limits of their relationship as they flee their enemies on an outlawed planet.
Disguised as a trader, Lord Rolf Cam’brii travels to the slave planet Souk on a secret mission to establish contact with the resistance. But when his ship crashes during an ion storm, he’s captured and thrown into a forced labor camp. Here he catches the eye of the beautiful female overseer, Ilyssa.
Ilyssa possesses the gift of siren song with the power to drive men mad, but no one realizes she’s a prisoner, too. Her parents are being held hostage by an overlord who uses her to control his enemies. Until Rolf’s arrival, she’d had no hope of escape. But now with his help, she could rescue her parents and leave the planet, if she can convince him to trust her.
Although Rolf doubts Ilyssa’s story, he accepts her proposal. They flee the labor camp and embark on a dangerous cross-country journey to freedom. Along the way, their mutual attraction blossoms. But Ilyssa’s gift comes with a steep price. Will she risk everything for love?
“Nancy Cohen creates a richly detailed futuristic world sure to stimulate the reader’s imagination.” Award-Winning Author Kathleen Morgan
“A well-conceived plot, great characters, enough future technology and aliens to satisfy the dedicated science fiction fan, and a sensual romance all come together in a terrific story that will appeal to romance and science fiction readers alike.” The Paperback Forum
“The well-drawn characters put your imagination into overdrive. Add forbidden passion and you have a futuristic adventure that is scintillating and heart-stopping. Ms. Cohen has proven herself a master of this genre.” Rendezvous
“Moonlight Rhapsody is an action-packed, fast-paced futuristic romance. The lead couple are magnetic together as they cope with planetary-wide problems and their growing love for each other. Nancy Cohen has a visionary gift of writing about the future in a manner that makes it seem like it’s happening today.” Affaire de Coeur
“Nancy Cohen provides her readers with a swift-moving, thrilling futuristic romance. Moonlight Rhapsody includes two endearing lead characters struggling to resolve a planetary-wide crisis. This tale, which could be sold as either a romance or a science fiction, will provide readers of either genre with a confectionary treat too sweet to resist.” The Talisman
“Rising star Nancy Cohen takes a giant leap forward in the pursuit of excellence with the publication of her provocative new futuristic romance…Ms. Cohen keeps our excitement at fever pitch as Rolf and Ilyssa fight their way to freedom and love in this thrilling novel of the far future.” RT Book Reviews
A disgraced lord on an undercover mission becomes enslaved on a mining planet. His rescuer surprisingly is the Souk slave Dromo, the overseer who pronounces slave punishments. Fate and destiny weave a troubled path around this pair. When they finally escape the slave planet, their divergent goals threaten their blossoming romance. Book Two of the Light-Year Series has exquisitely layered world-building in an enchanting blend of futuristic romance and fantasy that lends itself to a totally immersive read. This tale of redemption bears a “love conquers all” message, and I found it to be a rhapsody for the senses. A well-plotted book that delivers mightily on the happily-ever-after romance trope. Muddy Rose Reviews
