The Winner's Curse

In a vast, war-torn empire, seventeen-year-old Kestrel must choose between joining the military or marriage, but her instincts lead her to buy a young slave named Arin at auction, igniting a series of unexpected and dangerous consequences. As she hides her growing feelings for him, both face secrets and high stakes that threaten to cost her everything she loves. Set in a richly imagined world, The Winner’s Curse explores the perilous game of love, loyalty, and survival.