'Absolutely fabulous' C.L. Wilson, bestselling author of The Winter King

A convict and a rogue hold the fate of the universe in their hands . . .

Wanted criminal Tess Bailey and her band of merry thieves are desperate and on the run. The most powerful ruler in the universe wants them dead. Their one offer of help comes from Shade Ganavan, an arrogant stranger with ambiguous motivations.

At Tess's side are her friends: Fiona, an ex-rebel fighter with a rage so strong it could bring generals to their knees, gentle Shiori, and determined Jax and Miko, steering their ship through the depths of space. Together, their friendship gives them strength, but will their bond be strong enough to defeat an enemy whose ruthlessness is legendary?

As their luck runs out, Tess will have to choose: should she fight against or yield to a temptation so strong, it threatens to cleave the land of stars in two . . .

'Utterly breathtaking' Darynda Jones, New York Times bestselling author