The Sword of the Queen Series by Jasmin Joachims

Meet Captain Elianorra Salazar of the Independent Merchant Ship Despite and her ragtag crew. You've not heard of them before? Well then, it's bloody well time. Outwardly, Salazar is like most captains traveling the stars, simply trying to make some money in the tedious long-haul freight business... moreMeet Captain Elianorra Salazar of the Independent Merchant Ship Despite and her ragtag crew. You've not heard of them before? Well then, it's bloody well time. Outwardly, Salazar is like most captains traveling the stars, simply trying to make some money in the tedious long-haul freight business. But her secret life soon puts both herself and her unsuspecting crew in danger, pulling her into a maelstrom of complications when the murky world of criminal overlords, drug smuggling, and the interference of the Confederacy's Navy clash head-on with her duty. Struggling amidst the ever-increasing chaos, things only get worse when a past adversary and a forgotten threat come to the fore, leaving her crew not only questioning who their captain is but whether the risks are worth following her to the end. With more twists and turns, both Salazar and the crew of the Despite begin to learn the price that comes with following orders, no matter who it is that's giving them. less

A hunt for the galaxy’s deadliest fugitive. An alliance with the Archipelago's most devious drug lord. The imminent invasion of a long-dead species. State Sec Agent Elianorra Salazar has her hands full. After months of infiltrating military nodes scattered throughout the cosmos, the crew of The Despite finally have Thono within their grasp. But with the Navy and astute and unyielding Captain Haggerty hot on their heels, the noose around Elia’s neck is tightening... moreA hunt for the galaxy’s deadliest fugitive. An alliance with the Archipelago's most devious drug lord. The imminent invasion of a long-dead species. State Sec Agent Elianorra Salazar has her hands full. After months of infiltrating military nodes scattered throughout the cosmos, the crew of The Despite finally have Thono within their grasp. But with the Navy and astute and unyielding Captain Haggerty hot on their heels, the noose around Elia’s neck is tightening. Her powers have vanished, her AI companion is out of commission, and Thono takes glee in toying with her at every step. The Confederacy is on the verge of intergalactic war, and stopping it feels like an impossible task. With Captain Haggerty proving to be as magnetic as she is vexing, Elia’s heart may be just as vulnerable as the galaxy. Can Elia thwart the King of Spades’ conquering expedition whilst evading the ICN officer who incites way more than just professional indignation? Or will her doubts end up costing her the mission, Haggerty’s trust, and the lives of those she loves the most? less

A shadow from the past. A fractured AI on the brink of madness. A kingdom on the edge of collapse. With Thono dead and his conquest thwarted, State Sec Agent Elianorra Salazar should finally have peace. But when Dolor’s capital comes under sudden attack, a mysterious woman arrives aboard Thono's old warships—a woman with bi-coloured eyes. After obliterating the invasion force, every newsfeed and citizen hails Yelena as a hero, much to Elia’s horror... moreA shadow from the past. A fractured AI on the brink of madness. A kingdom on the edge of collapse. With Thono dead and his conquest thwarted, State Sec Agent Elianorra Salazar should finally have peace. But when Dolor’s capital comes under sudden attack, a mysterious woman arrives aboard Thono's old warships—a woman with bi-coloured eyes. After obliterating the invasion force, every newsfeed and citizen hails Yelena as a hero, much to Elia’s horror. Beneath the saviour's charm lies a ruthless ambition, one that twists the hearts of the people and turns them against their queen. Elia and the royal family are rendered powerless, caught in the political hurricane that unfolds. Between scrambling to save her relationship with Captain Haggerty, rebuilding the one with her mother, and mending Eighty-Three's splintered mind, Elia must unite with former enemies and risk everything to keep her world from falling apart. Because some shadows never fade—and some creations refuse to die. less