Ptorix Empire stories

Ptorix Empire Stories

Enter a vast interstellar Empire where ambition sparks conflict, danger waits in the shadows, and love rises against the odds. These are epic space adventures that blend pulse racing action with deeply earned romance.

Two great powers dominate the galaxy: the ambitious Human Confederacy and the old and much larger Ptorix Empire. Where their interests collide, conflict is never far away. Add to that the fanatical Galactic People’s Republic, and peace becomes a fragile illusion.

The Ptorix Empire series delivers fast-paced space opera filled with politics, betrayal, and action—always threaded with romance. Admirals, rebels, smugglers, and scholars fight for survival and love against the backdrop of interstellar war and alien intrigue.

From the two-book epic of The Iron Admiral to stand-alone adventures like Starheart and Crisis at Validor, these stories bring you battles, conspiracies, non-humanoid aliens, and heroes who trust their wits and their hearts.

This series is for you if:

• You enjoy intelligent science fiction where story, character, and consequence come first.
• You like strong, capable characters who keep their agency under pressure.
• You appreciate slow-burn relationships built on trust, respect, and shared danger.
• You want romance where intimacy matters to the plot, not constant on-page sex.
• You’re interested in politics, ethics, and difficult choices.
• You like coherent world building that treats its readers as intelligent.

Click on each cover for more information about the book. 

Book cover for The Iron Admiral: Conspiracy by Greta van der Rol. A man in a dark military uniform and a woman with long hair stand against a cosmic background of stars and a glowing planet. A sleek white spaceship flies below them. The title appears in bold white letters, with the author’s name in bright yellow at the bottom.
Book cover for The Iron Admiral: Deception by Greta van der Rol. A man in a dark military uniform and a woman with long hair stand against a cosmic background of stars and a glowing planet. A sleek white spaceship flies below them. The title appears in bold white letters, with the author’s name in bright yellow at the bottom.Book 1 of the Ptorix Empire series
Sci-fi book cover of “Starheart” by Greta van der Rol, showing a spaceship and two translucent faces in space
Alt Text SEO Description Sci-fi romance cover of “Crisis at Validor” by Greta van der Rol, showing two faces and a spaceship in a starry sky
Sci-fi adventure cover of “The Stuff of Legend” by Greta van der Rol, showing a woman and a uniformed man against a starry nebula
Sci-fi cover of “The Admiral and the Rebel” by Greta van der Rol, showing an officer and a woman facing each other with starships behind them
The Complete Iron Admiral by Greta van der Rol
Sci-fi adventure cover of “The President’s Daughter” by Greta van der Rol, showing two armed figures and a leopard in a jungle

FAQ

What is the Ptorix Empire series about?

It is a space opera series set in a galaxy divided between the Human Confederacy and the alien Ptorix Empire. The books combine political tension, military action, and character-driven romance across stand-alone and linked stories.

What are the Ptorix?

The Ptorix are fully non-humanoid aliens with their own biology, culture, and political
agenda. They are not shifters or modified humans. Learn more about the Ptorix Empire and its alien culture.

Do I need to read the books in order?

The Iron Admiral: Conspiracy then The Iron Admiral: Deception tells one complete story. The remaining titles are stand-alone stories set in the same universe.

Is there romance in these books?

Yes. The romance is woven into the action, never replacing it. The stories balance battles, politics, and human (and non-human) relationships.

Is there on the page sex?

Yes. It is moderate spice. Story first, with explicit on-page intimacy.

Is this series connected to your other series?

No. This universe stands on its own, with its own history, politics, and characters.

Do the books feature the same two characters?

No – except for the two Iron Admiral books. The rest are stand-alone with occasional cameo appearances of other characters from another book

Where can I buy the Ptorix Empire books?

They are available worldwide in ebook, print, and audio from major retailers including Amazon, Kobo, Apple Books, Google Play, Smashwords, and Barnes & Noble.

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