For those of you who enjoyed Jessie’s free online serial, her book is out today.
A space princess on the run and a notorious outlaw soldier become unlikely allies in this imaginative, sexy space opera adventure—the first in an exciting science fiction trilogy.
In the far distant future, the universe is officially ruled by the Royal Consortium, but the High Councillors, the heads of the three High Houses, wield the true power. As the fifth of six children, Ada von Hasenberg has no authority; her only value to her High House is as a pawn in a political marriage. When her father arranges for her to wed a noble from House Rockhurst, a man she neither wants nor loves, Ada seizes control of her own destiny. The spirited princess flees before the betrothal ceremony and disappears among the stars.
Ada eluded her father’s forces for two years, but now her luck has run out. To ensure she cannot escape again, the fiery princess is thrown into a prison cell with Marcus Loch. Known as the Devil of Fornax Zero, Loch is rumored to have killed his entire chain of command during the Fornax Rebellion, and the Consortium wants his head.
When the ship returning them to Earth is attacked by a battle cruiser from rival House Rockhurst, Ada realizes that if her jilted fiancé captures her, she’ll become a political prisoner and a liability to her House. Her only hope is to strike a deal with the dangerous fugitive: a fortune if he helps her escape.
But when you make a deal with an irresistibly attractive Devil, you may lose more than you bargained for . . .
Read an excerpt here: https://www.jessiemihalik.com/book/polaris-rising/
Congratulations Jessie!
Hurrah, finally out!
It is already in my kindle.
Thank you!!! ?
Quite the review at SBTB! (as I download my copy…)
I loved the sample so much, I immediately purchased the book (now being read surreptitiously at work when I have free moments). Also requested that my library buy it bc I think many others would enjoy it too!. Happy book birthday Jessie ?
I am absolutely exhausted today because I stayed up to read it. Fun and exciting and excellent chemistry.
I have some predictions for next book, but I won’t spoil anything here.
I’ve read it (thank you HarperCollins for the ARC) and it was wonderful. I really enjoyed it. Thank you, Jessie! And thank you Ilona for originally letting us know about her. 🙂
+ 1
I won an ARC and it was GREAT!
It downloaded this morning. It’s always such a lovely surprise when you forgot you pre-ordered a book and there it is!
I asked my library to purchase it a couple of days ago.
Saw that come in at midnight last night, but I’m in the middle of another book. Haven’t decided if I’ll read this one first or the next JD Robb book (came out the same day).
Happy BB from the BDH.
I stayed up to read the new J.D. Robb one last night. I will say that I was a bit disappointed in it, which is unheard of for me with one of Nora Roberts books.
Don’t get me wrong, it is a good book. Just not quite up to her normal standard of excellence IMO.
I’ve been wondering about her last 3 to 4 books. Eve doesn’t “feel” the same. There used to be a cute/quirky inner dialogue from Eve as she processed events in her own way. Now, ever since the book where the victim was taken out in a movie theater while watching a classic film (don’t remember exactly the title), it seems like the books are lacking the original charm. Feels like the author’s voice has changed a bit.
Brilliant book, congratulations Jessie. I stayed up last night and read it, lots of yawning going on this morning. Looking forward to reading Bianca and Ian’s story next!
Thanks for the Rec.
I have bought the audio book and I am looking forward to listening to it while walking the dogs
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I read the book today while at work (not much going on for work). It was great! I really liked that Jessie mentioned Ilona and Gordon in the Acknowledgement section. Now for Bianca’s and Ian’s book…oh boy! Reading JD Robb’s new book.
I also bought the Queen’s Gambit. That one was great too. 😀
Happy book birthday!
That sounds super fabulous. I’m trotting off to buy it now!
Thanks, I was looking for a new book to read. The excerpt sounds fantastic.
Just finished it! Rollicking seems like a good word. Also Orphan Black levels of burning through new plot. Excellent, can’t wait for the next one.
Congratulations!
I pre-ordered this when you first mentioned the author on your blog (not to create any pressure, but you have excellent taste – as shown through your books, duh, and friendship with Jeaniene Frost). I’m thoroughly looking forward to reading this on my commute in the morning.
Just received it in the mail today, cannot wait to read!!
As usual, I love discovering new (to me) writers — thanks for the rec! This will help tide me over to Faith Hunter’s next book, which isn’t hitting the shelves until the 26th.
I can’t wait for that one either. I am glad I check out this blog so much. Y’all have suggested several new authors for me that I have loved. Like Faith Hunter, Patricia Briggs and Ann Bishop.
Happy Book Birthday!! 🙂
Suckered into yet another Kindle purchase. Gee, thanks Ilona. (Actually several in the last year have been on your recommendations, and I’ve enjoyed all of them.)
Got my preorder today. Looking forward to reading it. I’ve enjoyed her other stories.
Dear Ilona Andrews,
I’m blaming you for my inability to put this book down and get absolutely no work done today. I am also thanking you for opening my eyes to this amazing book that I could not put down, which now has made me have to do a days worth of work in 2 hours.
Thank you,
EasilyDistractedWorkerBee
I just finished reading it. Good job Jessie, can’t wait for the next one!!!
Read cover to cover in one sitting; excellent! (My bottom seems to be asleep)
I’d pre-ordered it after your first post about it. Started reading it today at the beach, I’m loving it.
Thanks for letting us know about Jessie, Ilona and Gordon!! Looking forward to reading her new book!!!
This was good. Excellent sci-fi romance where the characters aren’t all orphans. They have backstories and people they love and the supporting characters are 75% of the draw. Devoured it. Can’t wait for more.
Desperately needed a new book to read and this is now it, thank you so much. Someone recommended a book to me, and for some reason I didn’t read the description before starting to read the sample. Welp, the heroine is a pirate and speaks like a member of Jack Sparrow’s crew (not Jack himself, but his uneducated and unwitty crew). Worse she THINKS like that as well (inner monologue). And she inexplicably has 6 fathers, that are member of the pirate crew as well. Okay, to be fair, I had to stop reading on page 6 so perhaps the father thing is explained somewhere down the line. But, and I can’t believe I have to say this, but Disney pirate is not an accent you want your heroine speaking. Let alone her ridiculous number of fathers: one of whom is referred to as “landlubber” who speaks “fancy-like.” And no, I didn’t make that up. I don’t have that good an imagination.
Polaris Rising here I come. 🙂 I love it when you recommend books.
Got a free copy and loved, loved, loved the book
I enjoyed Polaris Rising – interesting world building and worth the wait. Added to follow and looking forward to the next book.
Andrews and Innkeeper are still my favorites, of course!
Thanks for the info, this sounds awesome. Got the audio book. Really liked the sample, so I had to get it. 🙂 And congrats on publishing, Jessie. 🙂
I read it last night, loved it!! Started it again this morning. Can’t wait for the sequel ?
I finished it this morning. Well done! I can hardly wait for the next one.
Thank you??This was a great book. Have already added the next one to my keep your eyes open pile.
Looking forward to starting this. There was also a very flattering review posted this morning from Smart Bitches Trashy Books, so this has been recommended from two trusted sources.
So is this kinda like yelling, “Squirrel!” ;p to the BDH to distract us from pelting you with questions like when (fill in the title here) is going to be available to purchase?
I’ve enjoyed your recommendations such as Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox so I will check out this title as well.
Thank you!
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Thank you for the recommendation, finished it and really liked it. Looking forward to the next one!
Oh, oh gotta go buy! ? thanks for the post!
Good Job Jessie! It was great and I look forward to the next one! 😀
Loved the book! Your recommendations are always great, thank you
Bought it and thoroughly enjoyed it. Looking forward to the next one.
I have really enjoyed following Jessie Mihalik. I read her online serial The Queen’s Gambit, which was awesome and fun. Her new serial, The Queen’s Advantage, is posting now and is definitely worth checking out. Polaris Rising raises the bar even higher – it was a real page turner for me!
Thanks for the recommendation, author-lords!
Bought it! Read it! It was great! Thanks for the new author “tip”!
Thank you for the shoutout: the excerpt was intriguing so I proceeded to download the whole book.
I couldn’t find anything so engaging since your last book!
I absolutely loved this book.
Loved it !!!!!!!!
Keeps you on the edge of your seat all the way through.
I’ve been keep my eye on this book release since you guys promoted Jessie. Just finished ready it today and well, let’s just say it was worth the wait.
All the success to Jessie ??
Thanks for the author recommendation. I already finished this book and I’ve started reading The Queen’s Gambit.
Read this blog post on a couple days ago…..I’ve now read Polaris Rising, Queens Gambit and I’m caught up to the last chapter of Queens Advantage.
Absolutely loved her books!
I’ve been wanting to read more sci-fi but its hard to find new authors I like in a genre I haven’t read much of in the past.Thank you so much for this recommendation!!