Sky Runners follows the crew of Crux Ansata (Annie for short) as they travel through space, raising hell and, occasionally, saving the day. Annie’s second-in-command, Killian, is a rough cowboy type and an unlikely match for the beautiful Neith, the son of the governor and a former hostage of human traffickers. Neith has a godlike beauty that makes him very popular with both the men and the ladies. As he goes through the horrible withdrawal from an insidious drug he was forced to take during his captivity, Neith finds comfort and safety in the arms of Killian—even when they are being chased from planet to planet by the traffickers bent on reclaiming their slave and a whole lot more. With steamy love scenes between the gorgeous Neith and the powerful Killian, this book is bound to make readers blush, as much as it will keep them on their toes.
Verdict This second in the series from Sutherland (after Sky Riders) is recommended to anyone who enjoys sf romance that also features a touch of the cowboy feel. Think Joss Whedon’s Firefly with an R rating and more male coupling.