Reborn Series by D.W. Jackson

Ash has found himself in a new world; a world of magic, knights, labyrinths, and abilities. Without any really ties to his last life Ash has looked at this new world as a chance to start over. At first everything goes smoothly thanks to a friend he had made but that friend also brings with them their own troubles. When faced with the choice to either run or fight for his first real friend he picks up his sword and decides to stand his ground.

After living in the game-like world for more than a quarter of a year Ash has flourished. Upon receiving news of a person he has been looking for he leaves but upon arrival he has is given a choice. Ash must either turn back or play a game with very high stakes.

Ash has enjoyed the boost he was given from his first gambler's game, but not everything goes well.When Yuki is targeted by a young man and his father Ash is forced into another game of chance where his luck is tested as one of his loved one's lives are put on the line.

Things have moved quickly for Ash and has found himself with his own house and a lot of new friends. Trying to balance his time in the labyrinth, Emelia, and the others in his life has become harder. Every step he takes forward in his new life he finds more challenges that simple strength alone won't solve.

Unwanted, orphan, poor these words were common to Derrick who if asked would had said the world is a cold place. He went to school and worked while moving from foster home to foster home. No friends and no family he had little in life. The other kids in school often talked about the new games but he would never have enough money to buy something like that but after saving up his money he bought an old outdated game system and found enjoyment in playing RPG's... moreUnwanted, orphan, poor these words were common to Derrick who if asked would had said the world is a cold place. He went to school and worked while moving from foster home to foster home. No friends and no family he had little in life. The other kids in school often talked about the new games but he would never have enough money to buy something like that but after saving up his money he bought an old outdated game system and found enjoyment in playing RPG's. After buying a new game at a pawn shop Derrick ran home to play it though as soon as he turned it on his life came to an abrupt end. Transported into another world Derrick found himself in a world not unlike an rpg. Felling no loss at the world he left behind he started to move in his new world as his guides helped him. less

Transported to a new world that reminds Ash of a game. Ash takes to the new world as a chance to remake himself. He fights and works to make himself stronger. He finds people to call friends and family but not all is well in this new world. The people are divided and those at the bottom are treated poorly. Ash must keep the secret of his blood otherwise everything he has built will fall down around him.

book VII in the reborn series Ash has started to get used to his new life and wife when somehow a dark secret is revealed that could destroy everything. Rumors of war spread through the city and Ash feels lost in the world of the nobles unable to understand all the hidden plots that are not surrounding him.