Starhawke Rising Series by Audrey Sharpe

In the mid twenty-third century, unexplained planetary destruction threatens Earth’s sister planet, Gaia, and the nearly one million humans who call it home. Colonized when Earth faced environmental collapse, the planet has been a valuable agricultural resource, but the recent devastation threatens Gaia’s future. The Galactic Council assigns the crew of the Starhawke to investigate. Captain Aurora Hawke has faced danger all her life... moreIn the mid twenty-third century, unexplained planetary destruction threatens Earth’s sister planet, Gaia, and the nearly one million humans who call it home. Colonized when Earth faced environmental collapse, the planet has been a valuable agricultural resource, but the recent devastation threatens Gaia’s future. The Galactic Council assigns the crew of the Starhawke to investigate. Captain Aurora Hawke has faced danger all her life. Her non-human mother was forced to seek refuge on Earth when an alien force attacked their homeworld, destroying all who resisted. Aurora won’t allow a similar fate to befall Gaia. But what her crew encounters on the planet’s surface raises more questions than answers, where nothing is what it seems. And uncovering the truth behind the destruction will bring them face to face with a deadly adversary of unimaginable power, one who anticipates their every move, and knows their every weakness. less

Her past made her a guardian. Her choice made her a leader. For Captain Aurora Hawke, becoming the de facto leader of an entire race wasn’t part of her plan. Neither was lying to the Galactic Council. Or traveling the galaxy in search of a suitable homeworld for three hundred refugees recently freed from a life of torture and isolation. To make matters worse? Their former captors will stop at nothing to track them down. Good thing she has help... moreHer past made her a guardian. Her choice made her a leader. For Captain Aurora Hawke, becoming the de facto leader of an entire race wasn’t part of her plan. Neither was lying to the Galactic Council. Or traveling the galaxy in search of a suitable homeworld for three hundred refugees recently freed from a life of torture and isolation. To make matters worse? Their former captors will stop at nothing to track them down. Good thing she has help. While Aurora’s busy locating a homeworld, Cade Ellis and his elite team of trained operatives must guard the refugees from the prying eyes of the mole in the Galactic Council who is feeding information to their elusive enemy. But hiding three hundred people is no easy task, especially on an aging medical freighter with limited resources. Setting down on the forbidden planet of Burrow might not be the smartest choice, but it’s the only option he has left. Because the hunt is on. less

Captain Aurora Hawke is trapped in a web of lies, but none of them are hers. At least, not yet. As the list of people who’ve betrayed her grows, even the crew of the Starhawke becomes tainted, leaving her without a refuge. Grabbing an opportunity to jump ship, she joins Cade Ellis on a twisted trail to locate Admiral Schreiber, the man who holds the key to her past…and her future. But to uncover the answers she seeks, she’ll have to trade her freedom for servitude at the hands of a monster... moreCaptain Aurora Hawke is trapped in a web of lies, but none of them are hers. At least, not yet. As the list of people who’ve betrayed her grows, even the crew of the Starhawke becomes tainted, leaving her without a refuge. Grabbing an opportunity to jump ship, she joins Cade Ellis on a twisted trail to locate Admiral Schreiber, the man who holds the key to her past…and her future. But to uncover the answers she seeks, she’ll have to trade her freedom for servitude at the hands of a monster. If you enjoy action-packed space adventures in the style of Star Trek and Firefly, with memorable characters and surprising twists, you’ll love THE HONOR OF DECEIT. Starhawke Rising THE DARK OF LIGHT (Book 1) THE CHAINS OF FREEDOM (Book 2) THE HONOR OF DECEIT (Book 3) less