Stellar Drift: A Space Opera Romance with Adventure, Dangerous Secrets, and Pets

Carol Van Natta

Sep 2025 · Chavanch Press, LLC

About this ebook

He must choose between his duty and the truth. She must choose between her solitude and the man she can't resist saving.

For fugitive pilot Sairy Sarvand, survival in the vast rainforest on Qal Corona depends on one rule: trust no one, especially not a government forest ranger. But when she finds the handsome and honorable Houyen succumbing to a fatal illness, her conscience won't let her walk away. Even though saving him exposes one of her secrets.

Haunted by a memory of the woman who saved him, Ranger Houyen Albasrey is trapped between a corrupt command that wants the truth buried and his own unshakeable integrity. His search for answers leads him back to Sairy, forcing them into an uneasy alliance. Together, they must uncover the source of the plague before their deadly secrets—and their growing attraction—destroy them both.

When they discover the source might be even deadlier than the disease, can they survive long enough to do what must be done? Or will they be caught in a web of secrets, lies, and betrayal?

If you love stories with genetically engineered pets, a principled ranger defying his bosses, and a romance that sparks in the face of danger, you’ll love this thrilling novella.

Buy Stellar Drift and uncover the dangerous truths today!

Note: Stellar Drift first appeared in the limited-edition Pets in Space 8 science fiction romance anthology. This new standalone version has been expanded from the original.

Ratings and reviews

I loved this story and the drama and intrigue happening. I loved the characters and watching our main characters truly interact and search for the cause of a plague going on. I laughed and enjoyed watching it all play out and guessing what might happen next.

Sairy's and Houyen's story is full of surprises and danger with a hint of romance. Between treating illnesses and trekking through rainforest these two get into all sorts mischief. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This is a great sci-fi novella.. I liked it a lot.. It has mystery, adventure and a touch of romance.. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.