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Too Close to the Sun

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When a deal goes badly, smuggler Angel Torrence returns to Earth only to collect the money due her. Instead of the clean get a way she hopes for, her just paid off ship explodes before her very eyes. The ship she hijacks to escape turns out to be possessed by a computer that thinks it's alive. Nicoli Romanof doesn't want to rely on the child pilot that in several daring moves launched his ship. However in the middle of a top secret mission to bring down the Harvestors, he must rely on "Michaels" (the name Angel gives Nicoli), to aide him in regaining his body from the Harvestors - a species that kidnaps people and sells the bodies on the black market. When the recovery mission fails to go as expected, the pair are forced to work together as they fight for their very survival. Angel must return to her own past and face her worst fears while Nicoli must discover that while women can be feminine, not every woman wishes to be protected from experiencing life.

A very fast paced space adventure, TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN is the ultimate game of cat and mouse. Facing both known and unknown enemies Nicoli and Angel really can only trust each other. The worlds created are something right out of the movies and the tension between characters will leave you wondering 'who is the bad guy?' until the surprising conclusion! I loved the humor woven into some of the scenes as well. This was such a different story and so refreshing. I would highly recommend this book as an excellent space adventure with a heroine with more guts than brawn and a hero larger than life.

This is the best futuristic romance I have ever read, but I think it would be better to call it a Futuristic Romantic Adventure. Let me explain.
All galactic smuggler Angel Torrence wanted to do that day was lean against the bar, relax with a drink and recover from a wound she received on her latest mission. She never intended to get caught up in a terrorist attack, let alone commandeer a stolen ship with a bossy computer telling her where to fly. But gosh darn, that computer has a sexy voice. And it should. The voice belongs to Colonel Nicoli Romanof, an officer in the United System of Planets Security Forces, and the ships computer now possesses his life essence. So wheres the sexy body that goes with his voice? Thats the problem, and Angel is wrangled into finding it and thus setting out on a mission to save the universe from the deadly race of Harvestors. These horrific beings rob other races of their life essence and then recycle their bodies.
The power struggle that begins on board between independent and strong-willed Angel and a determined Nicoli becomes a battle of physical resistance when they at last come face to face. Because of her past and the rules and culture shes run away from, she has vowed no man will ever control her. Nicoli has suffered too much tragedy and heartache to chance love again. Somehow they have to overcome these personal obstacles even while their ship is being fired upon, or while theyre dueling with Coronadian warring blade, and dodging deadly lasers. Oh, and did I mention the slave auction scene where Angel first sets eyes on the handsome Nicoli in the flesh? Oh no, gentle readeryouve got to read all about that for yourself!
Robin Popp has created a universe that the reader can become a part of from the very first scene. Her characters love and hate, live and die, win and lose with such reality that even the newcomer to futuristic romance will completely lose themselves in the story by the end of Chapter One. Angel and Nicolis fantastic journey will take you on a breathless voyage that will keep you on the edge of your seat and awake all night because you wont set the book down until The End. This is not a book for the faint of heart. This is a powerful story about strong people who struggle to find happiness while on the adventure of a lifetime. I absolutely loved Too Close to the Sun--Its on fire!

Robin Popp's futuristic romance, TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN, shines from page one. No wonder it's won a dozen contests and was nominated for the Romance Writers of America's Golden Heart Award. Popp's characters are vividly drawn and appealing. I love Angel's outer toughness and inner vulnerability. Nicoli is the perfect alpha male: fierce, protective, with a heart only Angel can touch. The chemistry between these two sizzles--even when Nicoli doesn't have a body! This is one of the most original books I have ever read. The twist at the end especially blew me away. I always hear romance readers saying they are tired of the same plots and stories. If you are looking for something new and hot by an author who is sure to be a best-seller very soon, read TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN.

Robin T. Popp takes romance into another world with a witty, fast paced novel full of sexual tension. This futuristic romance weaves the complex plot naturally around the reader.

I couldn't put this book down, and I'm anxiously waiting for the next book to see what new world and dramatic adventure this author will take us to.

Angel is a herione that I instantly fell in love with. She has a kick butt attitude that women and girls of all ages can connect with, but she's also vulnerable which makes her likeable. Popp effortlessly made me root for this heroine, in love and in life.

The hero, Nicoli, is a man that fills many women's dreams. He's a warrior, a commander and always in control. His body is one that would make any women swoon, but he's also dedicated and loyal to anyone who has his heart.

With two people such as these, this book once again makes me believe in loyalty, committment and love. If you want to get away from the real world and fall in love all over again, then TOO CLOSE TOO THE SUN is just the book for you.

In 2503 at an old world pub in the Las Vegas Coastal Airfield, smuggler Angel Torrence goes from elation to shock rather quickly. Felinean Avengers, seeking retaliation for what she did to the crime boss' son, blow up her ship the Falcon. Desperate to escape, she steals the idle Icarus. On board the vessel is scientist healer Yanur Snellen who is on two quests. He must find a way to stop the alien menace the Harvesters and must rescue the body of his friend Colonel Nicole Ramanoff, whose essence he has loaded into the ship's computer.

From the computer, Nicole orders Angel to do his bidding or else. As they argue voice to body over supremacy in this odd relationship both begins to fall in love and soon she makes his cause hers. However, both know the future is bleak between a machine harboring the brain and soul of a man and a full blooded woman with needs and desires making it even more imperative to rescue his body from the Avengers. Then there is the matter of saving humanity before the Harvesters reap through mankind.

This science fiction romance is a powerful futuristic tale that sub-genre fans and those who appreciate a delightful speculative fiction story will enjoy. The story line is loaded with action that enables the audience to believe five centuries plus from now is already her. However, the key is the cast as Popp makes the growing love between a disembodied male and a hyperactive female so genuine. TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN is a superb story that will gain new fans for Ms. Popp.

Harriet Klausner

If asked, I would not declare myself an avid Futuristic Romance Fan...only I find myself reading a lot of really outstanding books in this sub-genre of late. Robin Owen's "Heart" tales about the distant planet of Celta are some of the best books I have ever read. Susan Grant seems to have charted this field with her "Star" series and now pilots the bold "2176 series" - Grant's conception - (The Legend of Banzai Maguire by Grant; Day of Fire by Kathleen Nance; The Shadow Runners by Liz Maverick; Patti O'Shea's The Power of Two; ending with Grant's The Scarlet Empress). Catherine Spangler and her great Shielder series keep us coming back for more. And nipping at their heels is C.J. Barry's amazing fulfilled UN"adventures. So there are some great books burning up the bookracks!

But add a new voice to those "Stellar" Starblazers...Robin T. Popp. I bought her book sometime back, but in a hurried packing to dash to the other side of the Pond, it was left behind, so I am just now getting to it. The book is breathtaking! Seriously! At times, the tension was just so intense I had to remind myself to breathe! Okay, maybe a slight exaggeration, but not by much. "Too Close to the Sun" is one great book. Had I known what a powerhouse tale this novel was, I would've bought a second copy and not waiting so long.

This book starts off with a frantic pace as galactic smuggler Angel Torrence, finally sees freedom in her grasp. She has just made the last payment on her nifty space shuttle and now she is her own boss. The last eight years she's been on the
run from the ruler of planet Coronado - her tyrant grandfather, so she is looking forward to this. But no sooner has she taken that first breath as owner, she watches in horror as raiders blow her ship. In the carnage of the attack, she "borrows" a spaceship Icarus to escape. Only this is no ordinary craft, in the computer system is the life-essence of Commander Nicoli Romanof. He has separated it from his body, allowed that body to be captured by the dread Harvesters. His intent is to retake his body and put an end their operation of stealing and black-marketing bodies and body parts. Only he needs a top ace pilot to make sure he gets there, so he can bring the two parts of himself together and end the Harvesters operations. While Angel is one of the best pilots, she has a problem with taking orders and Nicoli refuses to put a female in harms way.

That much of an adventure would be enough for a single book alone and would dazzle us, but it's just the start of this amazing adventure. Nicoli and Angel are vividly conjured; they just steal your heart. The futuristic world is brilliantly realised under the gifted talent of Popp. If you delight in Futuristic Romances, you MUST read this one. You will kick yourself if you don't! Even readers who might think they wouldn't enjoy one will thrill to this story...that picks you up and never lets you down. "Too Close to the Sun" is a perfect title, for you will feel like the mythical Icarus after reading the scorcher!

Nicoli Romanoff is out to save the world, Angel is just trying to save herself from a return to an archaic planet. The two work together to take out the Harvesters, a group that has mastered using a body for another's life essence. I really got into Robin's worlds. She captures us early with Nicoli's daring ploy to infiltrate the Harvesters. Then the action piles on. Great suspense and characters! And of course there is a satisfying romance, or two. This author knows how to keep me reading and I look forward to future stories from her.

I am always looking for new futuristic romances, and this is a good one! It has plenty of action, intrigue, space travel, sizzling romance, and even alien body swapping. I have decided to be stingy with my 5-star ratings, but I am certainly looking forward to more from this author.

Be warned that once you pick up Too Close to the Sun that you'll be watching the sunrise the next morning. There is no way to put this book down once you start. This non-stop romantic adventure is fast paced and full of characters that we connect with immediately.

Robin T Popp delivers a fresh story that keeps us turning the pages to learn what happens next. Between the action, light comedy and steamy scenes between Nicolie and Angel leave you wanting more from this author.

Robin T Popp is an author whose books I'll be waiting on.

Too Close to the Sun is a well-written book. It is classified as a futuristic romance, which is not a genre I typically read but I was intrigued. This book was filled with suspense, good character struggles, and the aged old love story.

I recommend this book to anyone who wants to read a GREAT book!