Traveling among the stars can be a dream come true, even when there are nightmarish people hunting you down. Lilly and Phoenix are both on board with different destinations in mind. Lilly is traveling incognito to her home planet of Oasis to try and stop an ill-fated war perpetrated by the Ravigans.

Raised by Michael, the only father she's ever known since her own father was murdered by her mother, the code of "Strength Honor Obedience Unity and Nobility" is something she strives to uphold. Lilly is prepared to use her unique gifts to aid her people and her uncle who rules Oasis, the Sovereign Alexander. However, someone doesn't want her to reach the Senate, and that someone has blown her cover. Drawn to the transport tube of a man known only as Phoenix, she gasps in surprise when he can not only hear her but can converse with her as well -- mind to mind. Soon she'll need this man not only as her new bodyguard, but to love her and to take off the blinders put upon her eyes against treachery most foul.

Sean Phoenix senses Lilly from the moment she walks on board the transport. Sentenced to be forever placed in an underground prison for avenging the deaths of his parents, he needs to find a way to get out. When the transport is attacked, Lilly is the answer to his dreams, even if he didn't know exactly what kind of rescue he was dreaming of. However, he gets more than he bargained for. It seems this spitfire of integrity not only unleashes the gifts of his mind, she also unleashes the protective dominance and love within him. Aided by his good friend, Ruben, he goes to any length to save her. Aided by his heart, he will do anything he can to unleash Lilly's potential for love and life.

Colby Hodge (who also writes as Cindy Holby) gives us a romping good time across the stars with this futuristic tale of romance, revenge and renewal. Lilly and Phoenix's sparring, at times, reminds one of the interplay between Leia Organa and Han Solo in Lucas' Star Wars. Meanwhile the witches of Circe prove to be only one of many frightening parties ordering and holding death within their grasps. It's a delightful tale that will carry the reader along for an enjoyable jaunt away from the everyday world.