It's just like any other more-or-less classy nightclub, except that
it's located in a remote colony, under a dome on a rocky moon orbiting a
gas giant in a star system a hundred fifty light-years from Earth.
You've got audacious competition, ruthless creditors, con men,
organized crime, cops, moralizers, tax collectors, safety inspectors and
VIP guests to worry about, and you're married to a band leader who has an
entire chorus line at his beck and call.
What could go wrong?
When the entire population is trapped under a dome—no matter how
big—it's going to feel claustrophobic. So, naturally, the
entertainment industry is a pretty big deal there, and you take your job
seriously.
Now why would a representative from the city government be talking to
you about regulation? Perhaps they feel the public needs to riot more?
Of course, they don't know what you know. From your unique perch on
the borderline between underworld and legit, only you can see all the
wheels turning, all the gears meshing or grinding, as the case may
be.
But honestly, you have enough problems of your own to deal with, such
as that new dancer in your husband's stable. Talk about a conflict of
interest! You need this dancer as much as anyone, because you need your
husband to be a star.
Show business in space can be hard on the heart, but you have your
support network. There's your mom, Elena, who never fails to butt in.
There's your best friend, Desiree, whose advice is usually reckless,
irresponsible and dangerous. And there's your kid sister Lil, who is
ludicrously book smart, but has no clue about life, love and libido.
As for Danielle, maybe it's best that she's away on tour. You don't
have to be measured against your famous older sister on a daily basis,
as you have been for most of your life so far.
Yet amid all the pressure—pressure from the outside world,
pressure from your family and friends, pressure that you put on
yourself—you somehow manage to keep it all together. You're a
tough, canny businessperson, like your father, with a healthy survival
instinct. As a veteran yourself of the show business meat grinder, you've
seen it all before. You can't be intimidated or frightened or grossed
out.
And you can't fail. It's taken a long time to recover from the
failures of your past. You don't ever plan to revisit those times. No,
you have no choice but to move forward, one day at a time, and fight for
your future.
Eve’s Temptation chronicles your struggle to survive,
confront and master the forces that shape your life. You may not know
it, but your quiet determination is an inspiration to many an imperfect
soul seeking peace and prosperity in the arms of the Milky
Way. ♥
