Love, war, and time travel collide across galaxies
Covert genius Delilah “Doc” Clementyne is sent to another galaxy for an impossible mission—only to find war, wife-hunting aliens, and two rival bands of time travelers waiting. When the man she should hate becomes the one she can’t stop saving, the fate of past, present and future hangs on a slow-burning, dangerous attraction.
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Time, War, and Reluctant Love
Delilah Oliver Clementyne—Doc—is a brilliant, lethal fixer who thrives on impossible jobs. Sent across galaxies to avert disaster, she runs headfirst into a brewing war, predatory alien customs, and competing time travelers who threaten everything she thought she understood about cause and consequence. Helfron Giddioni, a leader half his realm would like to see dead, should be her enemy—yet when history itself starts to unravel, they must partner across past, present and future to save a galaxy.
This award-winning sequel fuses razor-sharp snark with high-concept stakes: space opera scale, time-travel twists, and a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance that refuses easy answers. If you crave smart, sarcastic heroines, combustible chemistry built from distrust, and pulse-pounding political and military intrigue, Girl Gone Nova delivers action and heart in equal measure.
Can two people who should be enemies rewrite history—and their hearts?
Time, War, and a Genius Who Breaks All the Rules
A high-octane space opera of impossible missions, time-travel mayhem, and an unexpected love that could change a galaxy.
Delilah “Doc” Oliver Clementyne is the covert genius everyone calls when the mission is insane. Sent to another galaxy for what should be a routine extraction, Doc finds herself trapped between a brewing war, wife-hunting aliens with unsettling customs, and not one but two competing bands of time travelers. Forced to navigate shifting loyalties, paradoxes, and political firestorms, she must use every clever trick in her arsenal to survive.
Helfron Giddioni is the Leader of half a galaxy — the man most people would love to shoot. He’s ruthless, magnetic, and everything Doc should avoid. But when their paths collide, neither of them can predict what will happen next. Together they must fight battles across past, present, and future, facing impossible odds and a chemistry that refuses to be ignored. Funny, fierce, and wildly inventive, Girl Gone Nova: Project Enterprise 2 blends action-adventure, space opera, and time-travel romance into a thrilling ride for readers who love heart-stopping stakes and sharp-witted protagonists.
Buy now and dive into the award-winning, edge-of-your-seat space opera—time is ticking.
Pauline Baird Jones writes bold science-fiction romances that blend humor, high stakes, and emotional depth. A frequent award-winner, she crafts characters who are as brave as they are witty — and stories that push the limits of space and time.
More praise for Girl Gone Nova:
“Ms. Jones’ writing reads like poetry. Never a dull moment, GIRL GONE NOVA is replete with action and wit. A must read for all lovers of Sci Fi romance!” Single Title Reviews
“Pauline Baird Jones has created an amazing universe with lots of fun and quirky characters. The main female character is a riot to read, and I really enjoyed getting a peek into her head. Her writing style is fun and amusing. I really enjoyed this book a lot and plan to go back and read the Key so I can catch up on what I missed. If you enjoy science fiction and romance, this book is definitely for you.” Coffee Time Romance & More
“This is a WOW-WONDERFUL Sci-Fi, romance. The sequel to The Key. I am amazed at the depth of the world created and how well the author kept track of all the details!” Martha Reads Blog
“Pauline Baird Jones does a wonderful job of getting into the minds (and hearts, and other parts of the anatomy) of her protagonists as she crafts a supple plot shot through with sexy romance. Pitch-perfect notes of villainy, heroism, and courage enhance the romantic story. Girl Gone Nova is either the most engaging and fun of any way-over-the-top SFnal adventure I’ve ever read or the most way-over-the-top of any engaging and fun SFnal adventure I’ve ever read. . . .” Alexis Glynn Latner, Hurricane Moon
“Girl Gone Nova had interesting characters that I cared about—especially the lead female and her quirks and flaws, an interesting universe and interesting situations. It was fast paced and action filled, it kept my attention and I didn’t want to put it down. “Dr. Eileen K. Stansbery, Space Physicist.
“I’ll admit that I was a bit apprehensive of a science fiction romance. While I adore romance, I’m not a big fan of sci-fi. However, when a book starts with the line, “It was a party on an alien planet in a galaxy far, far away.” you know it’s going to be a great book. I love that this book had such a fun feel to it.” A Girl and Her Kindle
“I love the adventure, the alien setting, the action and the humor of these stories. Pauline sets up a believable time travel scenario with all the paradoxes that should be expected. The characters are rich and likeable; even the pirate, bad boy Vidor, has engaging qualities. The writing has a wonderful fast pace that fits the tale. This can be read alone but it works much better if you read The Key first.” Reviews by Martha’s Bookshelf
“Pauline Baird Jones has been one of my favorite authors since I read her Eppie award-winning Out of Time, a World War II time travel that truly captured the flavor of that wartime era. I also read The Key, the exciting prequel to Girl Gone Nova, and this book blows them both away. Like its predecessor, Girl Gone Nova is set in the present day. With all its twists and turns – enough to rival a West Virginia highway – Girl Gone Nova is one of the most wildly unbelievable, yet believable books I’ve ever read. It’s simply one of the best sci-fi romances ever written.” Two Lips Reviews, Five Lips!
“Girl Gone Nova is an action-filled science fiction treat! Stuffed full of intrigue, time-traveling, wisecracks and every girl’s dream of love and happily-ever-after, it’s a sure-fire hit with any lover of the genre. Ms. Jones has a talent for bringing unusual characters forth and making them seem like ‘one of the guys’, it’s a talent you’re sure to remember for a long time to come, as is her amazing novel, Girl Gone Nova.” Long and Short Romance Reviews
“After a multiyear absence, Baird Jones makes a very welcome return by once again visiting the alternate reality first explored in The Key. Time paradoxes run amok in this extraordinarily complex tale. Amongst the densely packed and mind-bending action, there’s also some welcome humor. A spectacular ride!” Romantic Times Magazine, Jill Smith, 4 and 1/2 stars!