Space Sirens

Space Sirens is the second volume in the "Full-Throttle Space Tales" series (preceded by Space Pirates, followed by Space Grunts), published in 2009.

Description:

Space Sirens is the second anthology of the Full-Throttle Space Tales series. Edited by Carol Hightshoe, editor of The Lorelei Signal and Sorcerous Signals, Space Sirens contains 19 seductive tales of women in space, by established and rising-star authors. The tales woven by our sirens include tales of adventure, intrigue and vengeance: Real Hero by W.A Hoffman: Aphrodite Love is a mega-star who is kidnapped by eco-terrorists and learns what a real hero is. Bite the Hand by Sarah A. Hoyt: Homo Sapiens meet their match in Homo Felis Justice is Not Taken by the Storm by David Boop: An assassin finds herself switching sides and then being outed by the group she decided to help. Just Another Day by Terri Pray: Gianna hates when people judge her on her looks-now she's been assigned to guard an actor who is just as stubborn and willful as she is. Field Work by Anna Paradox: A student's field research takes a dangerous turn when she befriends an alien no one has ever met before. Just Another Saturday on Outpost Nine by Bobby Nash: For Erin Moonshadow, alert claxons and patching up battle trauma is all in a day's work. Fire Mining by M.H. Bonham: Plasma storms from the dying suns aren't the only dangers a good pilot like Saraah faces on Taurii 6. High Heeled Distraction by Alan Lickiss: Undercover work isn't always easy-particularly when it involves high heels and exotic dancing. Slow Burn by Barbara Johnson-Haddad: People with high metabolisms need not apply to travel to Earth. Interstellar Bitches by Selina Rosen: When an Earth lumber salesman cuts into her business, Drewcilia Qwah hires the Interstellar Bitches to deal with the problem. Steel Scorned by Calie Voorhis: When the planet Steel turned its back on Onyx after her accident, she found strength in becoming an outcast. Royal Duties by Rebecca Lickiss: Station Manager Pulu finds his day interrupted by a beautiful woman seeking sanctuary. Rebel Moon by Carol Hightshoe: A intelligence agent returns to the home she thought closed to her forever. Hijacking the Legacy by David Lee Summers: All Suki wants to do is go home, but finds that she has a home she never realized she had. The Silver Snake by Laura K Deal: An undercover agent is sent to rescue a missing woman, but finds herself dealing with a multitude of sex-crazed insects and a love-struck teenager. Outpost 6 by Julia Phillips: Nyssa joined a group heading out to a colony planet after her relationship ended. Now, she's a frontier doctor with a handsome sheriff looking out for her. Ruler by David B. Riley: A spoiled Imperial Princess is sent to a rebellious planet to be the new governor. Precious Cargo by Lindsey Duncan: Kirin's stepfather gives her a necklace that belonged to her mother, before dumping her on her aunt and leaving her. Both the necklace and the young girl carry deadly secrets. Mistral's Revenge by Laura Kjosen: As humans move out into the galaxy, their legends travel. Perhaps there is some truth to the ancient stories of elves and sirens after all.

Contents

descriptions from flyingpenpress catalog:

"Space Sirens is the second anthology of the Full-Throttle Space Tales series. Edited by Carol Hightshoe, editor of The Lorelei Signal and Sorcerous Signals, Space Sirens contains 19 seductive tales of women in space, by established and rising-star authors. The tales woven by our sirens include tales of adventure, intrigue and vengeance:"

• "Real Hero" by W.A Hoffman: Aphrodite Love is a mega-star who is kidnapped by eco-terrorists and learns what a real hero is.

• "Bite the Hand" by Sarah A. Hoyt: Homo Sapiens meet their match in Homo Felis.

• "Justice is Not Taken by the Storm" by David Boop: An assassin finds herself switching sides and then being outed by the group she decided to help.

• "Just Another Day" by Terri Pray: Gianna hates when people judge her on her looks—now she’s been assigned to guard an actor who is just as stubborn and willful as she is.

• "Field Work" by Anna Paradox: A student’s field research takes a dangerous turn when she befriends an alien no one has ever met before.

• "Just Another Saturday on Outpost Nine" by Bobby Nash: For Erin Moonshadow, alert claxons and patching up battle trauma is all in a day’s work.

• "Fire Mining" by M.H. Bonham: Plasma storms from the dying suns aren’t the only dangers a good pilot like Saraah faces on Taurii 6.

• "High Heeled Distraction" by Alan Lickiss: Undercover work isn’t always easy—particularly when it involves high heels and exotic dancing.

• "Slow Burn" by Barbara Johnson-Haddad: People with high metabolisms need not apply to travel to Earth.

• "Interstellar Bitches" by Selina Rosen: When an Earth lumber salesman cuts into her business, Drewcilia Qwah hires the Interstellar Bitches to deal with the problem.

• "Steel Scorned" by Calie Voorhis: When the planet Steel turned its back on Onyx after her accident, she found strength in becoming an outcast.

• "Royal Duties" by Rebecca Lickiss: Station Manager Pulu finds his day interrupted by a beautiful woman seeking sanctuary.

• "Rebel Moon" by Carol Hightshoe: A intelligence agent returns to the home she thought closed to her forever.

• "Hijacking the Legacy" by David Lee Summers: All Suki wants to do is go home, but finds that she has a home she never realized she had.

• "The Silver Snake" by Laura K Deal: An undercover agent is sent to rescue a missing woman, but finds herself dealing with a multitude of sex-crazed insects and a love-struck teenager.

• "Outpost 6" by Julia Phillips: Nyssa joined a group heading out to a colony planet after her relationship ended. Now, she’s a frontier doctor with a handsome doctor looking out for her.

• "Ruler" by David B. Riley: A spoiled Imperial Princess is sent to a rebellious planet to be the new governor.

• "Precious Cargo" by Lindsey Duncan: Kirin’s stepfather gives her a necklace that belonged to her mother, before dumping her on her aunt and leaving her. Both the necklace and the young girl carry deadly secrets.

• "Mistral’s Revenge" by Laura Kjosen: As humans move out into the galaxy, their legends travel. Perhaps there is some truth to the ancient stories of elves and sirens after all.

Publications

• 2009: Flying Pen Press LLC, ISBN 0981895735; 978-0981895734