Blurb
Life on Earth was just getting interesting for Tess MacKenzie. She’d postponed her singing career to support the family business and after eight long years, she finally earned her chance to shine. Her band was hot, her songs were rocking and Tess was on her way to becoming a star.
Things were definitely looking up.
That is until Cohl Travers, alien extraordinaire, swoops out of the night sky and snatches her off her planet. When he says he desperately needs her voice for a dangerous cosmic mission and the fate of two planets hangs on her song, she figures one of them is in for some serious therapy. Tess soon finds herself up to her neck in smelly bad guys, a robot with a superiority complex, an ancient Amulet that could end her singing career permanently and a man who can burn her from the inside out.
Cohl Travers thought he was free and clear of his destiny to become the next ruler of his planet. But when the warring Trakas abduct his father and hold him hostage for the Amulet, Cohl is dragged back to a fate he does not want with a woman he cannot ignore.
Together, they might defeat the Trakas – but what is Cohl supposed to do about the feelings that Tess has unearthed in him.
Awards
WINNER in Paranormal Romance's PEARL Award for Best Science Fiction Romance of Excellence in Romantic Fiction
National Reader's Choice Awards Finalist
2004 HOLT Medallion Finalist
2004 PRISM Finalist
Finalist for Best Futuristic in Romantic Times magazine 2003 Reviewer's Choice awards
RIO Award of Excellence 2nd place
Reviews
4 ½ stars and a Top Pick! ~ Romantic Times Magazine
A Romance Review
"C.J. Barry is a bold new voice in futuristic romance." ~Bree
Wise Writers and Readers
"Tess’ and Cohl’s adventure is so charming, so steamy, one of those that linger in the mind and heart long after the book has been put down ...Unearthed is a first class steaming-hot romance, but it is also first class SCI-FI." ~ LadyA
The Word on Romance
"Author C. J. Barry shows she knows just what it takes to write a futuristic romance with characters and worlds so real, that the reader is right there walking under strange moons and smelling the scents of unknown, exotic plants. " ~Brenda Gill Read entire review
The Best Reviews "A futuristic author worth watching out for!" Read all reviews
"Futuristic romances are one of my all time favorite reads. When I find an exceptional author I'm her fan for life. This is definitely the case with C. J. Barry." Reviewed by Kathy Boswell
"The science fiction genre may indeed by the last frontier of paranormal romance. I am definitely pleased to see more and more debut novels released in this category, especially when they are as fine as this one. I hope to see more books by this amazing new author in the very near future." ~Leslie Tramposch
Book Isle Paperbacks
"UNEARTHED is a book that any Futuristic fan will have in their 'must read' pile." ~Cy Korte
DeborahAnne MacGillivray "Sizzling romance, super Sci-Fi tale!!"
"Barry, a first time author, shows control, a strong voice and the magical ability to conjure marvelous characters. She 'sees' her alien worlds so she is able to make the readers see them and experience them as well. Unearthed is first class romance, but it is also first class SCI-FI."
Romance Reviews Today Read entire review
"Brimming with adventure, danger and love, Unearthed by C.J. Barry is a heart-pounding ride that starts off with a bang and doesn't slow down until the very last page."
Road to Romance Read entire review
This is a fantastic story! It’s almost like Science Fictions meets Indiana Jones. This is a great book that I can’t recommend enough! ~ Chere Gruver
5 Stars - Reviewer's Choice
"Wow! C.J. Barry has made a huge splash with her debut novel. I stayed up until 2am to finish reading UNEARTHED, which did not help my schedule the next day." ~ Karen Larsen
Reader To Reader Reviews Read entire review
"Extraordinary! These characters live. Unearthed is a tale-spinner right up until the very end when Cohl comes to his senses to get the girl of his dreams."~ Brenda Ramsbacher
Romance and Friends Read entire review
"Unearthed by C.J. Barry is a fun, enjoyable read. The action never ends and the love scenes are steamy. This is a delightful book." ~ Dawn Myers
The Best Reviews Read entire review
"This book by Ms. Barry is sure to capture the imagination of its readers. She has created a world where almost anything can happen. Adventure is a key factor in this story, keeping a good pace to hold on to one's interest. The developed world is beautifully rendered, with enough detail to give a vivid image in the mind's eye." ~ Kelley A. Hartsell
Romance Junkies Read entire review
"Ms. Barry weaves worlds with a light and deft hand. Tess and Cohl must come to terms with loving someone whose ties are to their home planet. The tale of the fall of the Demisian people serves as a haunting backdrop to their story." ~ Lady Luck
