In the year 2076, the Tiberius Group invades all aspects of society, taking over and implementing a new plan for the good of all U.S. citizens, especially the females. Hannah Brent is sent via cryo-freeze tube on a cargo spaceship to a moon orbiting Mars. There, she is auctioned off to a Thorium-Z miner. Thomas 'Brutal' Blackthorn only needs a wife temporarily for sexual release purposes until he finishes mining his claim. Then he'll be rich enough to marry the wealthy heiress waiting for him on earth. He didn't expect the fiery Hannah to conquer his heart. Brutal turns out to be the first man in Hannah's life to have any respect for her or her desires. He allows her to follow her dream even at his own expense. Will she ever want to leave him, since theirs is only a temporary arrangement? Genre: Erotic Futuristic [contains graphic sexual content and adult language]Length:  Novel (38,000 words)   "With intriguing plots, sassy heroines, scrumptious heroes, and scorch-your-fingertips sex, Lara Santiago's Wives Tales books should be on every reader's must-have list." —Leslie Kelly, Award Winning Author 5 Stars: WINNER: Ecataromance 2006 Reviewers' Choice Award. "The Miner's Wife is a story that will capture your attention and keep it. With an intriguing plot, engaging characters and explosive sex, this story has it all. Hannah and Brutal are highly combustible, enjoying their sexual escapades and explorations. The pace of this story is just right. With a little danger from Brutal's nemesis and a surprise from Hannah's past, you won't find one minute of boredom is this story. Add this one to your must read list and keep on the lookout for the other Wives Tales!" —Trang, Ecataromance 5 Angels: "Lara Santiago has created a wonderful story mixed with futuristic elements, uncertainty of ones emotions, and a splash of danger from an evil miner. The chemistry between Brutal and Hannah is explosive, mind-blowing, and quite tantalizing to say the least. As the plot intensifies, readers will be pleased with a couple of surprises along the way. The Miner’s Wife is a wonderful story about finding love when and where you aren’t looking for it!" —Jessica, Fallen Angel Reviews 5 Hot Tattoos: "The Miner’s Wife by Lara Santiago is a great book. I love the premise and plot. I could not put the book down. There is action, suspense, and romance all combined to make a reader’s heart race. The well developed characters grow as the story progresses. The racy love scenes between Hannah and Brutal leave little to the imagination. An instant attraction bonds these two lovers and propels them into a sensual world of desire and passion. I would gladly live on another planet for a man like Brutal. Ms. Santiago has created a vivid futuristic story for the romantic. I can not wait for her next work." —Ophelia, Erotic-Escapades 4.5 Hearts: The Romance Studio 2006 CAPA Nominee. "This book is a never-ending adventure, and readers will find themselves wrapped up in the drama that Brutal and Hannah create. The love scenes are so hot, the pages almost burn with the heat. This is the first book I have read by Lara Santiago and Siren Publishing. I can certainly say that I will be on the lookout for more of this author's work in the future." —Angel, The Romance Studio