A Rosie Christmas

Rosie Simson, serving as the Human Bride Liaison on a Cerastean mothership, navigates planning a holiday celebration for brides spending their first Christmas away from Earth amidst various shipboard crises. Her role brings her closer to D'Brac, a Cerastean Warrior, sparking a romantic connection that challenges cultural expectations. As she manages crew issues and the upcoming expedition to the Cerastean homeworld, Rosie finds comfort in blending Earth's Christmas traditions with her new environment, exploring themes of connection and adaptation.