College classmates leave her cold. Gem is a lovely but lonely virgin. She realizes her honorary Uncle is caressing her with his eyes. Her imagination's version of what could happen gives her the courage to initiate a first kiss. Fireworks ignite for both. Young woman and old man find themselves hopelessly in love. They find the courage to see where things will go. This is the "R" rated version. There is lots of talking about sex, but not much having sex. Descriptions are mild.
Hank King was born on a newly settled planet. This was part of the great Diaspora intended to settle the overpopulation problem on Earth. Four promoters came up with a scheme that would make them the lords and masters of 1,000 serfs on the new planet. This is the story, in 10 chapters of how Hank led the great revolution against the despots and made the planet a decent place to live. This is the coming of age story of a genius.
A woman recruiter offers me a job that comes with starting my life over again. And my signing bonus is a woman who will serve me in every way. All she asks of me is to take care of her. / (Reviews)