The Otherworldly Pets of Project Enterprise
Snarky sci‑fi romance where pets save the galaxy
Five bite‑sized, heart‑pounding sci‑fi romances where the pets aren’t props—they’re the plot. Expect swoony heroes, fearless heroines, time rifts, betrayals, and scene‑stealing critters that squawk, slither, and occasionally single‑handedly save the day.
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Pets, Passion, and
Planetary Peril

Welcome to Project Enterprise, a universe full of rocket‑fast danger and even faster chemistry. From Sergeant Briggs accidentally opening a future‑woman’s mystery package to Caro and a smoldering space pirate dodging villains with a mischievous caticorn onboard, each story pairs high stakes—time service interdictions, refugee missions, betrayals, and planetary threats—with heroes and heroines who must learn to trust under fire. And the real MVPs? A chatty parrot, a prophetic python, a snarky frog, and one highly opinionated dragon who refuses to be underestimated.
Claws & Effect fuses laugh‑out‑loud snark with genuine emotional stakes across five self‑contained adventures (plus a bonus short). If you love Pets in Space vibes, swoony laser‑wielding heroes, found family, and romance that ignites mid‑explosion, this USA Today bestselling author’s collection gives you quick, satisfying reads perfect for bingeing or savoring between errands.
Will love, loyalty, and a cast of unruly pets be enough to rewrite fate—and save the people who matter?
Claws & Effect: Where Romance, Sci‑Fi, and Very Unhelpful Pets Collide

Five laugh‑out‑loud Project Enterprise adventures featuring time travel, swashbuckling rogues, cyborgs, and pets that absolutely think they’re the heroes.
What do you get when intergalactic danger meets sarcastic animals and swoony heroes? Claws & Effect collects five standalone sci‑fi romance adventures (plus a bonus short) set in the Project Enterprise universe. Each story centers on an unexpected companion—caticorn, parrot, python, frog, dragon—who upends plans, tests loyalties, and helps two people find one another amid lasers, time slips, and planetary mayhem.
These stories are for readers who love heart-first romance wrapped in witty banter, absurd pet antics, and adventurous worldbuilding. If you enjoy time‑tossed troublemakers, reluctant heroes learning to care, found family, and animals with opinions, Claws & Effect delivers bite-sized escapades that are equal parts cozy and chaotic. Dive into Time Trap, Operation Ark, Cyborg’s Revenge, General’s Holiday, Echoes Beneath, and the bonus The Real Dragon short for an all‑out romp through love, laughter, and interstellar shenanigans.
Grab your copy and meet five unforgettable romances where the pets steal the scenes—and sometimes the victory.
Pauline Baird Jones is a USA Today bestselling author who writes rom-com and science fiction romance with a heavy dose of heart and humor. She creates worlds where high stakes meet sillier stakes (like a typing bearded dragon) and characters fall in love while saving the galaxy—or at least trying to keep their ship intact.
