At First Contact

Hugo Finalist Janice L. Newman presents a touching trio of romances in a speculative vein. From the edge of space, to the shadows of the paranormal, to the marvels of the mystic:



At First Contact: A germaphobe and an android are assigned a mission to survey a planet together. Will they discover new life or a new love?



Ghosted: Leo is searching for the soul that used to haunt his grandmother’s house. Did Will ghost him?



A Touch of Magic: What if love could alter the fabric of existence? A fraught romance between two teachers just might be helped along by a touch of magic.



“A refreshing take on romance…surprising characters bring a human quality to alien settings.”

Robin Rose Graves, The Book Wormhole



"Each story in this collection is so different from the next, but Janice’s masterful writing really helps to pull them all together, and you can go into each story expecting a romance that will blow all of your expectations. These stories are thrilling, exciting and beautiful, and each romance focuses on deep connections and friendship. With a little sprinkle of magic and wonder, this collection is unique, imaginative and diverse and I absolutely love the fact that it doesn’t conform to traditions."



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