To Cradle a Star [a Sci-fi love story]

interplanetary navel officer Capitan Elaine Locke had fought the Valdari for most of her young life. when the Teran government and the Valdari finally reached a tentative peace, she believed her fight was over. This couldn't be further from the truth. Elaine was chosen as an unwilling bridge of peace by the Valdari people, kidnapped from her home, and a marriage arranged to one of their own.

to this strange alien culture, this is an honor for Elaine and her equally surprised new spouse. to the teran government, this is just a price for peace. To Elaine, this is the worst day of her life.

Can love blosem? even on the battlefield? will Elaine ever be able to escape this marriage and return home? or will this cunning bird finally have her wings clipped.