Naked in Death

Author: Nora Roberts (writing as J.D. Robb)
Publisher: Grand Haven, MI: Brilliance Publishing, Inc., 2007

Annotation:
This is the first book in the bestselling In Death series. Set in the technologically advanced year of 2058, it’s about New York Detective Eve Dallas who investigates the high profile murder of a senator’s daughter who had been working as a prostitute. Eve finds herself attracted to the handsome Roarke, a business tycoon, who is the main suspect. Although the series can be read out of order, many readers suggest to start with this one. But beware: it’s a fast and easy read, so you might find yourself devouring over 50 books and short stories in the series.

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Fortune's Pawn

Author: Rachel Bach
Publisher: New York: Orbit, 2013

Annotation:
This book is the first in the Paradox trilogy. Deviana Morris is a mercenary who accepts a security guard job on a trader spaceship the Glorious Fool. She hopes this will lead to a career in an elite armoured fighter league of Paradox her home planet. However, the Glorious Fool has many conflicts and dangers to overcome. Meanwhile, she is strangely attracted to the ship’s cook Rupert Charkov who possesses skills far beyond his job role. If you’re a fan of fast-paced, dramatic, plot-driven space operas, then this should fit the bill.

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