Romantic science fiction isn’t exactly romance. And it isn’t exactly science fiction. It’s both—and neither. Confused? Don’t worry, you’re not alone!
Here’s what it is:
• Love + adventure: The romance matters, but so does the bigger story.
• Science fiction setting: Space, tech, aliens, or futuristic worlds shape the plot.
• Emotional stakes: The romance drives character growth and choices.
Here’s what it isn’t:
• Not always steamy (plenty of sweet or slow-burn options).
• Not just “romance in space”—sometimes the science fiction is central, sometimes the love story is.
• Not one-size-fits-all—romantic sci-fi can look like military adventure, space opera, time travel, or cozy alien rom-coms.
Romantic sci-fi is a wide-open universe where love and wonder collide. If you’ve been searching for stories that mix swoons with starlight—you’ve found your genre.
I’m excited to report that my latest romantic sci-fi novel, OmintronW: The Cyborg Chronicles 7, is up for preorder! You can find your favorite bookstore here: https://paulinebjones.com/books/omintronw-the-cyborg-chronicles-7/
Fun/Funny Facts about the book:
- It follows on the heels of “Echoes Beneath,” my story in Pets in Space 10. While you don’t have to read “Echoes Beneath,” to enjoy OmnitronW, I believe it will increase your enjoyment to get the complete story.
- I was working on OmnitronW when Loretta Swit died and somehow an Easter egg for M.A.S.H. snuck into the story.
- I introduce a “lost” cyborg in this story. I had a lot of fun with the double takes because my characters hadn’t met him either.
- I found out I still don’t know how to handle first contact. (Backstory: I was assigned a panel on first contact at a conference and freaked out. Then I realized no one knows how to handle first contact. So yeah, still don’t know. 🤣👽)
Here’s the blurb for OmnitronW: The Cyborg Chronicles 7:
He was a lethal cyborg. Now he’s human again—and completely unprepared for emotions, attraction, or the scientist who makes his new heart race.
Riina Katala swore she’d never lose her head over anyone, especially not her closest friend. But seeing Tim in his human body sparks feelings she can’t ignore.
Their mission: rescue a stranded geologist.
Their problem: surviving each other—and the alien threat darkening the skies.
Perfect for fans of perilously fun sci-fi romance, high-stakes adventure, and slow-burn love worth fighting for.
From USA Today bestselling author Pauline Baird Jones comes a perilously fun, heart-pounding romance of love, loyalty, and second chances among the stars.
Preorder it today at your favorite online bookstore: https://paulinebjones.com/books/omintronw-the-cyborg-chronicles-7/