Gambler — Justine Davis

On the mist-shrouded world of Ziem . . .

Eirlys Davorin, daughter of the "first family" of Ziem, feels ravaged by both the invasion of her peaceful world by the vicious Coalition and by newly discovered secrets that change her perception of everything she knows.

Brander Kalon uses his reputation as a scapegrace gambler to get close to the Coalition and aid the rebellion. Every risk he takes is fueled by the desire to buy the rebels enough time to cobble together a plan to end the invasion for good. He also finds himself facing the wrath of an independent young woman who feels betrayed by his deception, by her brother's secret life as leader of the rebellion, and by their determination to keep her safe and out of harm's way.

Eirlys clings to her burgeoning anger at what has been done to her world, and what those she had once trusted have kept from her. Only when she is at last free to fight back and join the rebellion does she begin to realize the true enormity of the battle they all face. And the kind of love it will take to survive.

Their chance to save the rebellion will hinge on the most dangerous gambit they've ever attempted . . . .