This is a new expanded edition of The President’s Daughter a fast paced space opera with romantic tension woven through the action. It sits in the Ptorix Empire universe and can be read on its own.
Reviewer says “A good space opera with believable worldbuilding… easily read as a standalone.”
About the book
A soldier who was never meant to fight again. A woman who refuses to be ruled by her past.
Darius Fletcher isn’t ready for retirement. After years on the sharp edge of war, a luxury star cruise feels less like a reward and more like exile. But the moment he sees one of the passengers, everything inside him goes still.
He knows her.
Cilla Beckstein has rebuilt her life from the ashes of her past. Boarding the star cruiser under a new identity, with her fierce jungle companion Maahes at her side, she is determined that no one will ever control her fate again. She won’t be defined by what was done to her—and she won’t surrender her freedom.
When a violent incident aboard the cruiser rips open old wounds, Cilla is forced into action. What begins as a desperate rescue mission across a brutal, untamed world quickly becomes a deadly hunt.
This time, Darius refuses to stand aside.
As danger closes in, Cilla realizes the past isn’t what she fears most—it’s losing the one man who sees her strength, understands her scars, and loves her without condition.
When the enemy comes for her again, can Cilla, Darius, and Maahes rewrite their fate… or will history claim them both?
If you love high stakes adventure, slow burn attraction, and a heroine who refuses to stand down, The President’s Daughter is your next escape.
This story was first published as a novella in Pets in Space 9. In this new edition it has been restructured and expanded into a full novel. It will be available from 1st March 2026
If you’re wondering whether The President’s Daughter is your kind of read, this will help.
This book is for you if:
- You enjoy science fiction where appearances mislead and power distorts the truth.
- You like romance that grows under pressure.
- You’re drawn to capable women navigating danger without the protection their status promises.
- You like reluctant heroes who step in because walking away isn’t an option.
- You appreciate rescues that are morally complicated rather than clean victories.
- You enjoy tension built on leverage, manipulation, and consequence.
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FAQ
No. The President’s Daughter is part of the Ptorix Empire universe, but it stands alone. You can start here without reading the other books. It was first published in Pets in Space 9 as a novella.
Yes. Darius and Cilla’s relationship develops through danger, distrust, and shared survival.
Moderate spice. Story first, with explicit on-page intimacy.
Maahes is a bioengineered jungle cat from Cilla’s home world, trained as a formidable companion and protector.
The novel explores trauma, recovery, revenge, and the fragile process of learning who to trust.
PTSD and recovery
Reluctant protector
High-risk rescue
Care and protection dynamic
Vengeance