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This was an unexpected book. Admiral Philip Guthrie was a secondary character in Gabriel’s Ghost (RITA-award winner) and more than a bit of an antagonist. In Shades of Dark–as one reviewer noted–he began to “sport some hero duds.” But even then, I had no idea he’d get his own book.

But did he ever! And wow, he turned out so…yummy! Which just goes to prove that author’s don’t know their characters as well as they think they do.

And reviewers:

“Hope’s Folly … is a rapid-fire romp through futuristic political intrigue and high-risk passion… The tug of war between decorum and passion keeps the romantic intrigue smoldering…. With Hope’s Folly, Linnea Sinclair builds on a secure reputation as a leading fashioner of science fiction romance. She straddles and blends these genres with a unique bravura and wit.” –Philip K. Jason, PhD, Naples (FL) Press Club 

“Ms. Sinclair shares her phenomenal writing talent with a well-built sci-fi world, and characters who charm their way right into the reader’s heart. Hope, fear and longing play heavy roles in Hope’s Folly as a crew struggles to survive, and an uncertain attraction progresses into a romance that sizzles.”  –Darque Reviews
http://darquereviews.blogspot.com/2008/12/review-hopes-folly-by-linnea-sinclair.html 

“If you’re a fan of science fiction and romance, this book does both equally well and in spades. Due to it standing well on its own, I would even say it’s a great book to start off a first encounter with her work, and most definitely the perfect way for more seasoned Sinclair readers to continue. This is classic Sinclair; evidence that the author knows no bounds and readily takes us readers on one imaginative and thrilling ride after another. Truly an excellent book. Five Scoops!”  –Lurv A La Mode
http://lurvalamode.wordpress.com/2009/02/09/arc-review-hopes-folly/ 

“Hope’s Folly is simply phenomenal. I absolutely did not want to put the story down. It had action, suspense, mystery, and passion.” — Kathy Andrico – KathysReviewCorner.com 
http://www.kathysreviewcorner.com/reviews/SinclairLinnea/SinclairHopesFolly.html 

“Once again Linnea Sinclair delivers. Hope’s Folly is the perfect combination of an action-packed sci-fi space romp and a heart-warming romance. A keeper.” –The Book Smugglers 
http://thebooksmugglers.com/2008/12/smugglivus-muy-special-book-review.html 

Romantic Time BOOKreviews magazine named Hope’s Folly an RT TOP PICK and gives it its highest rating of 4-1/2 stars:

“Hang on to your phasers as Sinclair blasts off on another rip-roaring space adventure. In previous books, Admiral Philip Guthrie has been an aloof legend, but in this page-turner he’s grappling with overwhelming odds. The technical details Sinclair provides add to the intensity of the story by keeping readers in the belly of the wounded ship along with its intrepid crew. A roller-coaster ride in the extreme! “ 

Please check out the book video on my site: http://www.linneasinclair.com/books.html  (click on VIEW TRAILER).

And oh yes, of course, there’s a cat in the book…

~Linnea
www.linneasinclair.com

From RITA Award-winning author Linnea Sinclair comes a high-stakes interstellar adventure infused with thrilling romance. 

HOPE’S FOLLY
It’s an impossible mission on a derelict ship called HOPE’S FOLLY. A man who feels he can’t love. A woman who believes she’s unlovable.
And an enemy who will stop at nothing to crush them both.

Admiral Philip Guthrie is in an unprecedented position: on the wrong end of the law, leading a rag-tag band of rebels against the oppressive Imperial forces. Or would be, if he can get his command ship—the derelict cruiser called Hope’s Folly—functioning. Not much can rattle Philip’s legendary cool—but the woman who helps him foil an assassination attempt on Kirro Station will. She’s the daughter of his best friend and first commander—a man who died while under Philip’s command, and whose death is on Philip’s conscience.

Rya Bennton has been in love with Philip Guthrie since she was a girl. But can her childhood fantasies survive an encounter with the hardened man, and newly-minted rebel leader, once she learns the truth about her father’s death? Or will her passion for revenge put not only their hearts but their lives at risk?  

          Mass Market Paperback: 560 pages
·         Publisher: Bantam Spectra (February 24, 2009)
·         Language: English
·         ISBN-10: 0553592181
·         ISBN-13: 978-0553592184