In First Date by Jay Toney, he's the galaxy's worst scoundrel. She's the bounty hunter who caught him. Now they're stuck with each other—and the cuffs aren't coming off.

Corbin Nash is a smuggler, a scoundrel, and—thanks to one very bad decision—the new captain of the SS Pussy Cat, a stolen Syndicate yacht with more firepower than sense. The ship comes with strings attached: a sharp-tongued droid who runs the systems, a bounty bigger than most starports, and every merc, thug, and bounty hunter in the galaxy gunning for him.

Enter Penelope Lovecake—lethal, gorgeous, and chained to Corbin by more than just handcuffs. She was supposed to bring him in. Instead, she's stuck aboard his ship, wrapped up in his chaos, and discovering that attraction to bad boys is a dangerous weakness.

Blasters, betrayals, bar brawls, and one very sarcastic droid collide in this fast-paced, laugh-out-loud space opera. Survival isn't guaranteed. But sparks? Inevitable.

Review: First Date

In the vast expanse of the galaxy, where planets orbit in chaotic beauty and starships dart between celestial bodies like fireflies in the night, a tale of absurdity unfolds aboard a stolen yacht. First Date by Jay Toney introduces readers to Corbin Nash, a smuggler with a reputation for trouble. His life takes a reckless turn when a poor choice lands him at the helm of the SS Pussy Cat, a vessel packed with firepower that outmatches his competence. The ship is more than just a means of escape; it is a magnet, pulling in danger from across the galaxy.

Corbin hardly resembles the kind of hero sung about in tales of valor. His charm is that of a rogue, and his decisions echo hasty impulses. With a quick wit and a penchant for the absurd, he finds himself in trouble often—trouble that far exceeds any standard space piracy. The ship's systems are overseen by a droid that possesses a sharp tongue and even sharper insights. The droid serves not just as a gadget in the machinery of space travel but as a relentless companion, offering commentary on the absurdity of their situation.

Complicating this tangled web of misfortune is Penelope Lovecake, a bounty hunter with a reputation of her own. Known for her ability to capture the galaxy's most elusive criminals, Penelope sets out to bring Corbin to justice. However, fate has a twisted sense of humor, and soon she finds herself shackled to the very criminal she aimed to apprehend. In First Date, their hands are bound by physical restraints, but their fates collide in ways neither anticipates. As they quickly discover, the tension between them is as thick as the danger lurking outside the ship's hull.

The galaxy is rife with dangers that lurk in the shadows, waiting to pounce on those who dare to traverse its depths. Mercenaries and thugs emerge as formidable rivals, each with their motives and weapons drawn. Corbin's stolen yacht becomes more than a ship; it represents a cacophony of conflicts, betrayals, and unexpected alliances. Every turn reveals another hurdle, as the pair must outsmart foes while battling their growing attraction.

First Date combines humor with high-stakes scenarios that demand quick thinking and survival instincts. The duo finds themselves in bar brawls among spacefaring scoundrels and crashing into situations that defy logic yet provoke laughter. As Penelope struggles with her attraction to the galaxy's worst, Corbin's cavalier attitude adds a layer of absurdity to their plight. The blend of military conflict and sharp banter crafts a tale that is as unpredictable as space itself.

As the plot unfolds, readers are invited to immerse themselves in this unique take on SciFi. The interplay between Corbin and Penelope reflects the unpredictable nature of life among the stars. With every challenge they face, the stakes increase, propelling them deeper into the chaos of their lives together. In this universe, survival becomes a game, and perhaps something more awaits among the stars.

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