Artificial Attraction by Brandie Van Hartesvelt
$0.99Brandie Van Hartesvelt, winner of a writing guild’s Best Upcoming Young Author award, spins a tantalizing tale of secret identity, forbidden love, and a choice poised to doom the world.
When talented coder Amara Ashford lands her dream job at Hyperionix, she’s isolated on a top-secret project with her boss, brilliant scientist and ethical AI activist Ethan Trask. The pair is tasked with harnessing Kryplex, the only energy source capable of shattering the Zeraphin Limit and powering teleportation, while Amara, still reeling from a broken engagement, must resist her new lab partner’s charm.
But Kryplex is a volatile substance, and trial runs are going alarmingly awry. As corporate pressure mounts to unveil the new technology, Amara uncovers a centuries-old secret in the company’s code—and a devastating link to Ethan.
Torn between duty and desire, Amara must decide whether to expose Ethan’s identity… or surrender to a love that could cost humankind its future.