Susan Krinard is a bestselling author of futuristic and paranormal romance novels. She has won a RITA Award for Best Contemporary Fantasy; Affaire de Coeur’s award for Best Up-and-Coming Author of Futuristic, Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance; and the PRISM Award for Best Dark Paranormal and Best Short Fiction for her novella “Kinsman” in the bestselling anthology Out of This World. Her romance Lord of the Beasts hit #33 on the New York Times bestseller list. Most recently, Krinard has published the Nightsiders paranormal romance series with Harlequin Nocturne and the Midgard urban fantasy series with Tor Books.

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 --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.