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Galactic Bonds, Book 1

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By: Jennifer Estep
Narrated by: Lauren Fortgang, James Fouhey
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New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Estep blasts off with an exciting new science-fiction/fantasy adventure with a dash of historical romance. This action-packed space opera features a mix of magic and technology, along with a soul mates and enemies-to-lovers story. Perfect for fans of Star Wars, Bridgerton, and Pride and Prejudice.

A woman who sees everything...

Few people know the name Vesper Quill. To most folks, I’m just a lowly lab rat who designs brewmakers and other household appliances in the research-and-development lab at the powerful Kent Corp. But when I point out a design flaw and a safety hazard in the new line of Kent Corp spaceships, everyone knows who I am—and wants to eliminate me.

I might be a seer with a photographic memory, but I don’t see the trouble headed my way until it’s too late. Suddenly, I’m surrounded by enemies and fighting for my life.

I don’t think things can get any worse until I meet Kyrion Caldaren, an arrogant Regal lord who insists that we have a connection, one that could be the death of us both.

A man who can’t forget his past...

The name Kyrion Caldaren strikes fear in the hearts of people across the Archipelago Galaxy. As the leader of the Arrows, the Imperium’s elite fighting force, I’m used to being a villain, as well as the personal assassin of Lord Callus Holloway. Even the wealthy Regals who live on the planet of Corios are afraid of me.

But everything changes when I meet Vesper Quill. I might be a powerful psion with telepathic, telekinetic, and other abilities, but Vesper sees far too many of my secrets.

Thanks to an arcane, unwanted quirk of psionic magic, the two of us are forced to work together to unravel a dangerous conspiracy and outwit the deadly enemies who want to bend us to their will.

©2022 Jennifer Estep (P)2022 Audible, Inc.
Action & Adventure Fantasy Fiction Romance Science Fiction Space Opera Heartfelt Magic Adventure
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Great story and characters. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
Enjoyed female narrator more than the male but it was good enough overall that I want to listen to them again.

Really enjoyable

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This was a perfect beginning. The world building was easy to follow, there was not an avalanche of characters to remember, and I personally, loved that the main characters were both horrified by a True Mate bond (give me a slow burn romance any day). The action is not non-stop, so there is actually time for a plot to form.
All in all, it was really enjoyable and I am only sorry that I have to wait for a sequel.

Wonderful start to a series

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Both readers are excellent, and Jennifer never disappoints, so pleased I’ve stumbled on her books.

Great listen!

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Absolutely loved this. The story gripped me from page one, and is definitely going to be a re-read for me. The idea was fresh and new and delivered extremely well. If you like Ilona Andrews you will probably enjoy this too.

Best book I've heard in a while

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The story was so engaging, pacing was perfect and the range of characters were all so well done. I couldn't imagine anybody else doing the narrating, these two just nailed it ❤️

Brilliant!

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it starts off intriguing and just builds more and more! definitely worth a try, even if like me, you don't usually go for this type of genre.

some good twists and turns

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Great story that kept me engaged from beginning to end. The Narrators did a wonderful job of bringing the characters to life.

Great Story

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Loved this book, kept me entranced and I couldn't put it down! Highly recommend to any scifi lover.

Brilliant

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