The Quest
by Susan Kearney

In THE CHALLENGE, he was a baby born in hyperspace.
In THE DARE, he was a four-year old Oracle.
In THE ULTIMATUM, he was a sex slave.

Now Kirek’s a full-grown Rystani warrior. During his previous mission, Kirek learned the Zin, the galaxy’s most ancient enemy, are about to decimate the Federation with weapons of planetary destruction. To stop them, he must sneak into enemy territory—without any aid from his wealthy and influential family.

Kirek once possessed the most powerful psi in the galaxy. But now he’s damaged. And alone. But not for long. Kirek has a plan.

When Captain Angel Taylor finds the sexy psi-warrior stowed away on her space salvage—and he admits he needs her help—she's cautious. Angel’s a self-made captain and barely scraping by with her antiquated ship. But after Kirek promises her sole access to the galaxy’s richest salvage haul, she’s drawn into his reckless mission.

It doesn’t hurt that she finds Kirek devastatingly attractive. A perfect candidate for a fling. Too bad he keeps insisting that fate has brought them together, that they are destined to be life-mates, and that her psi is as all-powerful as his own.

However sexy Angel finds the Rystani warrior, she isn’t about to give up her skepticism, her independence, or her heart. So while they make an unlikely team, their battle of wills quickly escalates into a game of seduction.

But once they’re deep in enemy territory, Kirek risks everything—to save the Federation and to win Angel's everlasting love.

“With absorbing descriptions, tense dialogue and great, in-depth characters, Ms. Kearney has another successful story on her hands. The Quest shouldn't be missed!”

Other stories in this series: The Challenge, The Dare, The Ultimatum.

Originally published July 2006 in mass market paprback by Tor Romance.

Other Books by Susan Kearney

Royal Pursuit
#690 "The Crown Affair Book #3"

Royal Ransom
#696 "Crown Affair Book 2"

Susan Kearney's Bio

Susan Kearney used to light herself on fire four times a day. Now she does something really hot --- she writes romantic suspense for Harlequin Intrigue. While she hasn't performed her signature "fire" dive from a 10-meter platform in years, she started diving at age 10. By age 12, she'd won the New Jersey State Championship, and by college, she was a three-time All-American Diver. While attending the University of Michigan, she earned a business degree that led to her diverse careers as, variously, a partner in a barter business, a real estate appraiser, a mover and renovator of houses, and a once- owner of three hair salons. Finally, in 1995, she sold her first book and became a full-time writer. She's currently plotting her way through her 30th novel. Of all her careers, her favorite is wife and mother. She married her teenage sweetheart and lives with her husband, two children, and Boston terrier in sunny Florida. She now beats the heat not by diving into cold water, but with her new hobby --- figure skating. Susan also enjoys writing science fiction, screenwriting, boating, and traveling to foreign countries.