Shedir
by Ann Jacobs

Sassy Earthling Doreen Kelly loves Luna Ten, but damn it, she needs a man. A whole man who can meet her needs and help her do her share to populate the colony formed for refugees from the restrictive, totalitarian rulers of Earth's Federation. When sexy star commander Shedir offers her a trip to Earth, and help to find herself a likely mate, Doreen jumps at the opportunity. After all, her sex life has been pretty tame since she followed her friend Cassie here—since all the men on Luna Ten are taken, and she's had to make do with her sexbot and a couple of friendly eunuchs. She looks forward to the bondage games he suggests they play to while away the days while they're traveling. Shedir has no intention of settling down, and Doreen had no intention of falling in love. Doreen can't pick a mate, though -- not when all she really wants is a lifetime in Shedir's arms. Surprising himself, Shedir finds he wants Doreen all to himself -- but can he give up a promotion and the power that goes with it in order to claim his woman?

Ann Jacobs' Bio

Ann is a sucker for happy endings, and they're what all her books have in common: one man, one woman, in love and committed to go after that elusive Happily Ever After.

First published in 1996, Ann now has sold books and novellas to seven publishers: Berkley, Changeling, Ellora's Cave, Five Star, Kensington, Loose Id, and Red Sage.

A CPA and former hospital financial manager, Ann writes full-time except, of course, for the hours she devotes to being a wife and mom. She's lived in west-central Florida all her adult life.