Download or read book The Mandala Maneuver written by Christine Pope and published by Dark Valentine Press. This book was released on with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alexa Craig is no stranger to her unflattering nickname, “The Ice Queen,” but in her diplomatic career, her reputation as a cool customer has been an asset rather than a liability. Alien ambassador Lirzhan, representing the enigmatic Zhore, is well aware of the suspicion and curiosity that follow his people within the Gaian Consortium. However, the Zhore have always been protective of their secrets…even they encounter someone as captivating as Alexa Craig. But when their vessel falls under attack during a routine flight, these two strangers are thrust into an unlikely partnership, forced to rely on each other’s wits to survive on the ostensibly uninhabited world where their escape pod has crash-landed. As Alexa and Lirzhan uncover the hidden truth that lies beneath the untamed beauty of Mandala, they must prioritize duty over their burgeoning desires and confront a perilous conspiracy. It’s a gamble that jeopardizes not only their lives and worlds…but also the future they’ve only just begun to envision together. KEYWORDS: SF romance, science fiction romance, alien human romance, galactic empire, colonization