Willa's race is believed to be extinct. The Sprites of Sparkle, a sentient planet, require the orgasms of their partners as nourishment. What better way to meet her needs than to anger her Corporation Master into selling her to the captain of the Quiet Kitty Waveship as the ship's Sexengineer? Brant fears he alone survived the Corporation's war against the Sh'Bahkyr. Plying the spaceways as a smuggler/spy, he gathers an army of subversives to combat the evil Corporation while searching for his sister and their people. Not even his distraction with the new crewmember, an exotic submissive whose sexual appetite rivals his own, can deter him from his goals. Two people burdened with hidden agendas come together despite their suspicions, only to find the heat they generate might burn them to cinders.

Mind games. Willa is slowly recovering, but Taelen's still on everyone's hit list! He's tried apologizing, but no one's listening. If he can't win someone over to his side, Taelen's addictions may kill him. This time he can't use his powers to get himself out of trouble. Or can he? Taelen has a plan. He'll craft a holiday dream, giving the crew their hearts' secret desires. The twelve hours before Christmas are going to be hot!

The tale heats up with the introduction of Justin, rebellious son of Avron, THE most evil of the Corporate Overlords. He's out to carve a place for himself among the crew, even if that means sleeping with the enemy.