The Daragh Deception by Kenley Davidson

Emma Forester has left Earth behind for a corporate colony world on the edges of explored space. After months on the run, it seems like the perfect place to hide from her terrifying past. But even before her ship arrives, she attracts the attention and the suspicions of brusque, handsome corporate soldier Devan Rybeck. Devan is convinced Emma is hiding something, but finds himself driven to protect the fragile-looking newcomer from the harsh realities of a colony world.

When a vicious attack sends her fleeing into the dangerous and unpredictable wilds of Daragh, Emma proves just how far she’s willing to go to protect her secrets. But Daragh has secrets of its own, and Devan must race against time to bring Emma home before her discoveries trigger a Conclave war.

If he fails, there will be no escape from the coming darkness—either for himself or the woman he would die to protect.

Category: Science Fiction – Colonization