A One Night Stand on a Planet with 3 Suns

Mind + Machine #0.5

by Hanna Dare

A prequel short story to Machine Metal Magic.

Xin is a bounty hunter used to capturing his targets, but he may have met his match in Jaime. A young man with unique powers, Jaime is on the run from forces larger than either of them. On a distant world, far in the future, these two men will have a night of adventure neither will soon forget.

This 8,000 word m/m story contains explicit sexytimes and a good deal of snark.

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Genres: Science Fiction, M M Romance, LGBT, Futuristic, M M Science Fiction

24 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2018

About the author

Hanna Dare writes what she loves to read: well-written, character-driven stories of men exploring their identities and discovering their own unique kind of happily ever afters… usually through sexytimes. Find Hanna on the internet enjoying pretty pictures, procrastination and caffeinated beverages.


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Reviews

[* A Reader Obsessed * · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Stars

I actually think one should read this after Machine Metal Magic even though this comes chronologically first. The small reveals make it that much more worth it.

Xin is definitely a roguishly intriguing character with a deep down sense of goodness despite his bounty hunter status.

I know I wouldn't say no if he got his own story or spinoff. Just saying.

[Simone - on indefinite hiatus - · Rating 4 out of 5]

I definitely have a thing for bounty hunters! 😉😍

[Ariana (mostly offline) · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short novella, but I totally loved it.

It's the prequel to book 1 (Jaime's book) and tells us how Jaime got to have Xin's coat. Xin is a bounty hunter and he happens to cross Jaime's path a couple of days after Jaime takes a runner from the Commonwealth.
I wonder if Xin will become my most favourite character. He was sassy and roguish and clearly has a soft heart, even if he prefers to hide it. I can't wait to meet him again in book 3!

Great entertaining series!

[⚣Michaelle⚣ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely should be read after Machine Metal Magic (even though it's technically a prequel) and now that I've reacquainted myself with this 'verse, I feel a re-read of Book 1 is in order...

[Shelba · Rating 5 out of 5]

The level of world building for such a short story was impressive, especially as it didn't come off as an information dump. The writing was captivating. The characters were intriguing. The story was interesting. And most importantly in a prequel, it left me wanting more.

[Daesy · Rating 4 out of 5]

An intriguing start for a series. Be aware that like the title says there will be some kind of sex involved in this case a mutual bj, and if you are not a fan of seeing one of the MCs of the next book, with someone else other than his future lover, well then you better skip it.

[Jenn (not Lily) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice! Good to see what happened between Jamie and Xin, so now I'm ready to read Xin's HEA whenever I get around to it!

[Lily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great one shot that give us a little Zin tease. That sexy devil needs his own book!

[Ana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect!!

[Grace · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun, smutty, free pre-series read. Doesn't add a ton to the series, and I wasn't necessarily all that interested in reading a pre-series sex scene between two characters who ultimately end up pairing off with brothers in the main series, but it was enjoyable.

[Alison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Free prequel novella from Hanna Dare.

How Jaime met Xin and got his coat. A sweet, funny novella.

[Victoria Loves Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a free novella from Hanna Dare's website. How fun was this? We get a glimpse into Jaime and Xin's first meeting and How Jaime got the coat. Loved it!

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Exactly what I want in a short that is a prequel to a series: a solid introduction to the characters without unnecessary exposition, a contained plot, chemistry, and enough excitement to make me want to keep reading the series. I'm already enjoying these characters and definitely want to read more of them.

Only complaint would be that the sex scene, though delightful, felt a little inappropriate given the circumstances. But that's just me being picky.

[gimmethosebooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is not a romance because the characters have their own different HEAs later, but it’s fantastic. You might actually want to read it after book one but then in order during a reread.

I enjoy seeing Jaime and Xin face off tho

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is awesome addition to this series. I actually think it’s best read AFTER book 1 despite being prior to it in the time line.

[Jorge Veronica Maldonado · Rating 4 out of 5]

QUEER MEN
IN
SPACE
THE PREQUEL!!!

That's it - that's the review!

[Dusty · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wish that I read this before the first two Machine Metal Magic books, I think I would have enjoyed it more. Hanna really has a thing for conniving, smug criminals apparently tho and I’m here for it.
Also I’m ALWAYS here for more Jaime. Always. I love this man. He’s so pure.