Allure of Oartheca: Book One of the Oarthecan Star Saga

A space-heist gone wrong. An unexpected romance. A galactic catastrophe in the making. "Thrilling high-octane action, danger around every corner, and steamy romance" - K.C. Finn for Reader's Favorite Reviews In the furthest reaches of space, a cyber-thief with a heart of gold meets a ex-navy captain who refuses to be beaten. Though they’re from opposite ends of the galaxy, fate slams these two men together in desperate bid to stop a race of elitist cannibals from destroying all these men hold dear. But their foe is not the only danger our two heroes face – an Allure that whispers promises of rapture, and destruction. If our heroes give in, they lose, if they give up, they lose ... and the fate of the galaxy rests in the balance. In the spirit of high-space adventure, with a touch of charming romance, Allure of Oartheca is a love song to the science fiction genre, placing two men who love men at the forefront of a battle of their past, their present, and – if they’re brave enough, if they’re bold enough – their future. Come share an adventure full of authentic, one-of-a-kind characters, fantastic new worlds, rich imagination and genuine hope in the face of heart-pounding action. Join the adventure in Allure of Oartheca , and discover how hatred and war are not the only ways to destruction. Advisory: this book contains scenes of explicit male/male romance, sex and sexuality, and is recommended only for readers ages 18+. An unexpected romance. A space-heist gone wrong. A galactic catastrophe in the making. Meet Rowland Hale: cyber-thief and captain of the Luck of the Draw, except his luck's just run out. A sure-fire bet backfires and now his crew's life is on the line as he faces first contact with two warring alien species locked in a death match to the end. Meet Toar Grithrawrscion: A big ol' bear of a man, his tough exterior conceals a bruised soul. He had it all once - a family, a naval career, the accolades of his people - but that's all been ripped away. Much like his home world, he is wounded, but he refuses to be beaten. When fate brings these two men together, they face challenges not just from without, but from deep within: an Allure that dare not be risked, but cannot be refused. If they give in, they fail - if they give up, they fail - and the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance. In Allure of Oartheca, Book 1 of the Oarthecan Star Saga, James Siewert brings us an epic 188k word love-song to the science fiction genre, and a new twist on m/m romance: high adventure, deadly, universe-altering peril, masterly world-building, with compelling and memorable characters in the furthest reaches of unexplored space. He takes us to vivid new worlds, and introduces heroes from very different backgrounds, each wrestling in very different ways with the universal question of what it is to be a man amongst the stars. Join the adventure in Allure of Oartheca, and discover how hatred and war are not the only ways to destruction. An unexpected romance. A space-heist gone wrong. A galactic catastrophe in the making. Meet Rowland Hale: cyber-thief and captain of the Luck of the Draw, except his luck's just run out. A sure-fire bet backfires and now his crew's life is on the line as he faces first contact with two warring alien species locked in a death match to the end. Meet Toar Grithrawrscion: A big ol' bear of a man, his tough exterior conceals a bruised soul. He had it all once - a family, a naval career, the accolades of his people - but that's all been ripped away. In Allure of Oartheca, James Siewert brings us an epic, adrenaline-fuelled love-song to the science fiction genre: high adventure, masterly world-building, compelling characters, unexpected romance, and shows us how hatred and war are not the only ways to destruction