"Intergalactic mystery and romantic adventure combined in this thrilling read!"

Cidra Faulkner has been in hiding for ten years. After the massacre of her family, family friend Syrus Almazan took her in. He trained her in the now forbidden Kin-sha fighting skills. With Syrus' death of old age, Cidra is at a loss for what to do. She's spent her entire life training as a pilot, but has never actually flown -- just practiced in a simulator. Then Grey Stone arrives on Avion.

Intergalactic treasure hunter Grey Stone is surprised by his reactions to Cidra. She manages to push all of his buttons. But he's vowed to never trust again after a disastrous relationship with a female crewmember. He has agreed to take Cidra on as a crewmember as a favor to Syrus, but that's before he learns her true identity.

The Faulkner name is an instant death sentence since tens of millions of deaths are blamed on the Kin-sha and Cidra's father. A much-needed vaccine never made it to Dakru -- whose warriors retaliated with the murder of her family. But there's more to the disappearance of the vaccine than meets the eye. Just who was responsible and why?

Will Grey and Cidra find the answers before the enemy catches up with them? Who's behind an attack on Grey? Will Grey learn to trust again, or is his relationship with Cidra doomed? What will Cidra risk to expose the truth?

UNCHAINED is a thrill-ride from start to finish. Fans of futuristic romances need to grab a copy of this one and settle in for an enjoyable read. I see why Dorchester Publishing has signed Ms. Barry to a multi-book deal. Her writing is reminiscent of other greats in the futuristic genre. I look forward to reading more great stories from Ms. Barry. Don't miss this compelling debut novel!

Sensuality: Mildly explicit sex; sexually explicit scenes: 3.

Reviewed by Denise Powers
Courtesy Sensual Romance
Posted August 24, 2003

Summary

Cidra Faulkner saw her family murdered and her people condemned for a crime they didn't commit. Now a skilled Kin-Sha warrior, she vows to track down the true culprit and exact justice, both for her family and all the Kin-Sha. Intergalactic treasure hunter Grey Stone had no intention of helping Cidra until his old mentor tricked him into it. Now he's trapped into helping the daughter of the man who brought about the downfall of his people -- a woman whose very presence jeopardizes all he's worked for. But honor won't let him say no. And love won't let him turn back.