BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE. In the year 2458, injured ballerina Blade Sinclair agrees to participate in the Galactic Olympic Games. Unfortunately, she's on the wrong team; an alien team. If Blade doesn't win a gold medal, her family will die. If Blade does win, the Sarthox will destroy Earth. What's a girl to do??

LOVE HURTS. Security chief Christopher Bainbridge has had his share of traitorous females. At the Lunar Olympic Games, he finds himself mixed up with another one. But Blade doesn't seem like a typical traitor, and against his own inclinations, he falls in love with her. How can he help her escape from the Sarthox and save the solar system at the same time?

REVIEW

4 1/2 Books!

I decided to read this book as it dealt with subject matter that is near and dear to my heart - dancing - although after many previous disappointing experiences with this same subject matter I wasn't sure what to expect. I was NOT disappointed with this book, in more ways than one. I must say that Susanne Marie Knight is definitely an author to watch. I greatly enjoyed this book and found it to be a page-turner that kept me on the edge of my seat until the last page. The dancing aside, I found the tale of intrigue and suspense situated in a distant future, grabbed me and held on.

The love story was great. I loved that Chris and Blade had a hard time staying away from each other, even when they both felt it would be best. I got a definite kick out of Blade's "ah-ha" moment when she is finally able to find a way to win the day, and the eventual way she is able to do so. We get our "Yay!" moment in the end, and that's a definite must-have for me when it comes to a love story... a very satisfying ending. I definitely recommend this book if you are looking for a love story with a bit of intrigue and suspense thrown in to keep it interesting. It was a fun read.

Reviewed by: Viscaria
Long and Short Reviews

EXCERPT

"Who was at the door?" Heidi barged into the room. "I hope it wasn't that dirtbag you mentioned."

Blade flushed. Somehow this bad situation got worse.

Heidi stormed over, then her mouth nearly dropped to the floor. "Chris!" she squeaked, throwing herself at the man. "It's so good to see you."

Bainbridge looked uncomfortable as he gently but firmly detached Heidi from his person. He darted his gaze to Blade, then back at Heidi. "Heidi." He cleared his throat. "You're staying here?"

"Sure thing. Y'know I left a message for you." She slapped Bainbridge on the back with the blow that would've crumpled Blade; he didn't flinch, however. "This is great! Chris can help you with that swine you were telling me about."

Blade must've blazed red. The worse situation just got even worse. "Heidi, I didn't say that."

Heidi shook her head, making her short hair dance. "No, no. You don't have to worry. Chris'll take care of everything. He's my brother."

Her brother? Of all the people in the entire galaxy.... Yep, everything was going to hell in a handbasket now. Not looking at him, Blade muttered, "Great." Was there a convenient hole she could crawl in?

"Chris," Heidi continued, "this is my roommate, Blade. She told me about this guy--"

"Miss Sinclair and I have already met." He folded his arms across his chest. "And I can imagine what she said."

Puzzlement furrowed Heidi's brow so Blade explained. "It was your brother who questioned me." She hesitated, then turned to Bainbridge. "Listen, I didn't say you were a swine."

He shrugged. "I've been called worse."

She fingered a strand of hair. "I'll get dressed while you two catch up." Hurrying into the bedroom, she flung the door shut. You really stepped in it, didn't you Blade?