Ground Control to My Heart: A 250 Miles Above Love Story
In the vast expanse of space, love knows no bounds—not even the 250 miles separating the International Space Station from Earth. But when protocols and professionalism collide with undeniable chemistry, two hearts must decide if they're brave enough to defy gravity.
Dr. Stella Nova has dreamed of touching the stars since she was a little girl watching meteor showers with her father. Now, as she embarks on a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station, she's finally living that dream. The last thing she expects to find in the cold vacuum of space is a connection that makes her heart race faster than escape velocity. Enter Jack Hudson, the charming Ground Control coordinator whose warm voice becomes her lifeline amidst the isolation of space. While his expertise keeps the mission running smoothly, it's his wit, empathy, and genuine care that begin to breach the carefully constructed walls around Stella's heart.
As they navigate equipment malfunctions, life-threatening emergencies, and the daily challenges of space exploration, Stella and Jack find themselves drawn into an orbit of their own. Their daily check-ins evolve from professional courtesy to profound connection, each conversation weaving an intimate tapestry of shared dreams, fears, and unspoken desires. But with 250 miles between them, strict NASA protocols to follow, and the watchful eyes of Mission Control monitoring their every interaction, they're forced to keep their growing feelings hidden in the shadows of space.
When a rival at Ground Control threatens to complicate their delicate dynamic, and a near-catastrophic incident aboard the station tests their professional boundaries, Stella and Jack must confront the true nature of their relationship. The stakes couldn't be higher—one wrong move could not only jeopardize their careers but also risk the safety of the entire mission. As Stella's return to Earth approaches, both must decide if what they've found is worth fighting for, or if their connection was merely a product of isolation and distance.
In this heart-soaring romance set against the backdrop of space exploration, author captures the exhilarating weightlessness of falling in love and the gravity of choosing between duty and desire. With rich technical details that will satisfy space enthusiasts and emotional depth that will leave romance readers breathless, "Ground Control to My Heart" explores what happens when love transcends the boundaries of Earth's atmosphere.
Can love survive the descent from orbit? Stella and Jack are about to find out that sometimes the greatest adventure isn't discovering what lies beyond the stars—it's discovering what lies within our own hearts.
Perfect for fans of "The Love Hypothesis" and "Project Hail Mary," this novel combines the technical brilliance of Andy Weir with the emotional resonance of Christina Lauren, creating a unique love story that will leave readers starstruck. Whether you're a space enthusiast, a romance lover, or both, this tale of long-distance love taken to astronomical heights will have you believing that when it comes to true connection, not even the vacuum of space can keep two hearts apart.