Rise of the Gladiator

When Captain Nova Ardis acquires the services of a dangerous, tattooed gladiator, she knows she’s taking a risk - but she would do anything for family. Kove has survived most of his life in the gladiator arena and now, on the eve of winning his freedom, he is sold once again. At least being the captain’s bodyguard shouldn’t be too hard compared to the bloody life he’s lived. But when she takes him to the forbidden planet and embarks on a mission to rescue her brother, Kove will have to call upon all his skills to keep himself - and the woman he’s falling for - alive.

Captain Nova Ardis rescued her brother, but lost her planet. As a Lady of the Accord Systems, she has to figure out the depths of betrayal before she can go home. Kovak’s life has taken a dangerous turn. In helping Nova free her brother and choosing to fight the arena battle in his stead, the gladiator has made some very powerful enemies. 

When Captain Nova Ardis finds out that her home star system is an intricate part of the Godking’s plan, she has no choice but to throw in with the gladiator who is laying more claim to her heart than she wants to admit. In order to remove the price on his head, Kovak must accept a mission to rescue the spy trapped in the Godking’s court. But when the spy turns out to be someone he has been searching for since childhood, the mission takes a very personal turn. Lives on the line. Can he rescue her and still keep Nova safe from those who want him dead?