Holiday chaos, heart, and high-stakes space action
Delilah “Doc” Oliver Clementyne is a nanite-enhanced, combat-trained force of nature who would rather fight than sing carols. When an ugly-sweater holiday party becomes a hostage rescue against a disgruntled Santa, his elf army, and an old enemy, Doc must protect her makeshift family—and maybe learn to let someone in.
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Ugly Sweaters. Explosions. Unexpected Love.
Welcome to the Garradian Galaxy at Christmastime: a world of nanite tech, cross-cultural holiday chaos, and a heroine who can dismantle a weapon with one hand and dodge karaoke with the other.
Delilah “Doc” Oliver Clementyne was trained to do the impossible—then taught to bury the parts of herself that hurt. When a treasured family gathering is hijacked by a disgruntled Santa and his army of elves, the hostage-style showdown forces Doc to defend the people she’s only just begun to trust—and to reckon with an old enemy who knows how to push her buttons.
‘Twas the Fight Before Christmas blends Die Hard–style action and laugh-out-loud family drama with a warm romantic core. Short and fast-paced, this standalone Project Enterprise adventure rewards series fans while welcoming new readers who love witty space romance, found-family themes, and heroines who fight hard and feel harder.
Can a battle-scarred warrior survive an ugly-sweater massacre—and finally open her heart?
A Romantic Sci‑Fi Adventure
Karaoke carols, ugly sweaters, and a galaxy‑saving brawl—meet Delilah “Doc” Oliver Clementyne, the fighter who just might learn to love the holidays.
Delilah “Doc” Oliver Clementyne was trained to do the impossible—and to get it done yesterday. When a holiday assignment drops her into an ugly sweater party gone rogue, expectations go out the airlock. Between a disgruntled Santa, a squad of overzealous elves, and an old enemy with a score to settle, Doc must rely on her fists, her wits, and the fragile loyalty of an unconventional family to survive.
’Twas The Fight Before Christmas blends pulse‑pounding action, tender romantic moments, and laugh‑out‑loud holiday chaos. Set in the Garradian Galaxy, this short romantic sci‑fi adventure is perfect for readers who love strong heroines, smart banter, and a festive story that’s equal parts Die Hard and heartwarming holiday comedy. If you’re craving a quick, delightful read that warms the heart while keeping you on the edge of your sleigh, Doc’s story will deliver.
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Pauline Baird Jones writes spirited, character‑driven science fiction with a heart. Known for blending humor, romance, and tough heroines, she crafts short, satisfying adventures that pack emotion and action into every page.