Starcrossed [Mass Market Paperback]

Susan Krinard (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1995

After falling in love with handsome Rook Galloway, Lady Ariane Burke-Marchand finds herself pitted against Rook when their home planets go to war, but she is unable to overcome her feelings despite the newfound conflict.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Lady Ariane Burke-Marchand is a member of the Elite-- an aristocrat protected by her family name and honor. When her brother is killed and a Kalian named Rook Galloway is blamed, Ariane lets her hatred blind her. She sees him as a savage, violent and unpredictable-- despite the fact that she once loved him from afar. Eight years go by and Ariane is preparing to marry Wynn Slayton, a powerful man who has his own ruthless reasons for destroying the Kalians that Ariane isn't aware of. But Ariane hasn't been able to forget Rook and she knows she has to see him one more time to find out the truth for herself. Rook Galloway is Kalian, but his loyalty has been to the Marchand because they enabled him to receive an education. He doesn't understand what has happened to his people or why they have turned against the Marchand. He tries to defend the Marchand and protect Ariane and her brother, but then he is convicted for a crime he didn't commit and sentenced to life on a harsh prison planet. When Lady Ariane comes to see him, he formulates a plan of escape using her as a hostage. Once, he saw her as an innocent girl but that was before she testified against him-- now she is his enemy and he will use her in anyway necessary to seek his revenge. Thrown together by fate, Rook and Ariane discover that their mutual attractions is as strong as their hatred for each other. When Rook finds out that he may be the last of his people it is Ariane who tries to comfort him. By chance, she discovers the truth about herself and realizes she is bound to Rook forever. But Rook has hardened his heart to her and Ariane must break through the wall of mistrust that separates them. Together they will fight the enemies that would destroy them and heal the pain of their past so that they may find a love that knows no boundaries.Dazzling! Susan Krinard reaches new heights with this book! Fans of Susan Krinard will not be disappointed! Star Crossed is filled with nonstop action and exhilarating passion! An incredible story! The plot is fast paced and full of surprises!Kristina Wright -- Copyright © 1994-97 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved -- From Literary Times

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Bantam; First Edition edition (July 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553569171
• ISBN-13: 978-0553569179
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1.1 x 6.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #216,417 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book!!, June 16, 2006

By 

wwgrl "Staci" (ALABAMA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Star Crossed (Paperback)

This book is a keeper!! Lady Araine's brother is killed and she thinks a man she loved did it. Rook Galloway was sent to a prison planet called Tantalus. After 8 years she wanted to confront him and learn the truth. After talking to him she was going to be on her way to meet her fiancee Wynn Slayton. Rook took her hostage and that is how their journey to love begins. I loved their tension. The quips back and forth. This book is full of adventure and suspense. There are some surprises in here too!!
I would tell you more but I don't want to spoil it. Get this book you won't be disappointed.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Stars, stars, more stars, and my stars, April 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Starcrossed (Mass Market Paperback)

This is the book that got me started with S. Krinard. I have all of her books and am waiting with baited breath for Touch of the Wolf to be released later this year. Any Krinard book is worth the time to read it. She has a way with words that bring it all to your living room.

I wonder if she will add to this book with sequels. She left it in the end so she could. I would like to know what was in the beginning. How did Rook and his Lady get together in the first place. This reads like the sequel to the beginning of their relationship. I hope that Krinard adds to this book like she did the wolf series. On a scale from 1 to 10, I'd give this one at least 8 or 9. The Wolf series get all of my 10's. I'd recommend this as a very good read.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For Romance and Science Fiction lovers!, July 5, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Starcrossed (Mass Market Paperback)

If you like a little science fiction thrown in with your romance, then this book is for you. A galaxy of different worlds with unique inhabitants and two lovers who will knock your socks off! I think this is Ms. Krinards best work! Try it and you'll want to read all her others!