Book excerpt: When the Makroid invade a planet intent on seizing a priceless mineral and taking over the galaxy, ex-military acquirer Axl is charged with finding the only thing that can stop them - the legendary pillar of Galzen. Little does he know his quest will have him tangling with intergalactic explorer Christine Blackwood. Christine trades artifacts from every planet she visits. She loves her freedom, but her aunt wants to see her settle down with a family. Without Christine's knowledge, her aunt signs her up for TerraMates. When Christine finds a mysterious relic in an alien junkyard, she entangles her future with Axl and the Urwanian war. TerraMates puts them together, and he thinks she is his soulmate. Together, they must defeat the Makroid and restore peace to the galaxy - if they can stop fighting each other.