Pirates of the Ranagata (Steven Gordon, #13)

Steven and the crew finally get back to work. Escorting human trade delegates to the Nohla homeworld, sees them embroiled in an escalating situation between the Ranagata and the Nohla. With two fiery races on his hands, Steven has his work cut out for him. Temperatures are also rising back on the Aurous base. With the Thunder fighters complete, Jean and Darrick lock horns. At stake is her right to be considered as a viable wife for Charlie. In the meantime, an old acquaintance finds himself with an Ortea girlfriend.