Destin's Hold

Written by S.E. Smith

Narrated by David Brenin

Destin Parks will do whatever it takes to rebuild the city he calls home, even if it means working with another alien ambassador. Her predecessor left him hesitant to trust the alien diplomats assigned to Chicago’s rebuilding, but Destin knows that if he refuses to work with them, he will be replaced, and he won’t give them the satisfaction.

Jersula 'Sula' Ikera is assigned to Earth by the Alliance and the Usoleum Council. The Councils hope her logical mind and calm demeanor will resolve the upheaval caused by the last ambassador. Sula has fought hard for her position, and while not pleased with her current assignment to liaise with humans, she will do her best to help rebuild the world its inhabitants have destroyed. What she does not anticipate is her reaction to the hardheaded human male who she has been assigned to work with. His ability to get under her skin and ignite a flame inside her is quite alarming, mystifying, and leaves her questioning her own sanity.

When Sula uncovers an alien cartel’s plans to traffic human women and children, a near fatal attack leaves her unable to trust anyone but Destin. Together, Destin and Sula race to stop the aliens before anyone is taken off-planet, but the traffickers are not the only ones they are fighting against; the Waxian and Drethulan forces have targeted Earth.

Can Destin and Sula stop the traffickers and prevent the deadly forces of the Waxians and Drethulans from destroying the progress they have made? Will the Alliance be able to protect Destin when the enemy discovers his connection to a powerful Alliance family? The battle for Earth has just become personal.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Montana Publishing
• Release date: Feb 14, 2017
• ISBN: 9781094292762

S.E. Smith

S.E. Smith is a New York Times, USA TODAY, International, and Award-Winning Bestselling author of science fiction, romance, fantasy, paranormal, and contemporary works for adults, young adults, and children. She enjoys writing a wide variety of genres that pull her readers into worlds that take them away.

Reviews for Destin's Hold

[Tamye Whitener · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Another captivating Sci-Fi romance by S. E. Smith.

Sulu and Destin captured my heart in this intriguing story of new worlds, alien beings (some good, some bad), and the challenges of rebuilding earth after the aliens introduced themselves and took over.

The narrator did a wonderful job of bringing the characters to life. Although I wish dual narrators had been used as the females sounded a bit whiny or uptight at times. Otherwise, he did a very good job.

The world-building is fabulous and the characters are well-rounded and engaging. The storyline held my attention and kept me up until the wee hours of the night.