A Force To Be Reckoned With...Jorsen survived his brush with death and is ready to get back into the ring. He's determined to bring Victeran troops to Achmos and liberate the planet from Twenty Eight control. Returning to the desert planet also means taking Shera home to her family, but going back could lead to parting ways with the only woman he's ever loved-something he's not sure he's prepared to do. Not to mention the Militants are losing faith in his authority and have sent him back-up that's also his competition. If he screws up one more time, one of these men just might be his replacement. He'll have to be at the top of his game to prove he's still loyal and worthy of command.An Unhappy Homecoming...Shera is eager to return home and bring aid to her people. By her and Jorsen's own actions, they fully ignited a takeover in Achmos that has put a target on her family. Nothing is more important to her than protecting those she loves and ridding her planet of the crime ring threatening their way of life. Her arrival isn't as joyful she expected. Her family is displeased with her relationship and expects her to leave Jorsen in the dust, but how can she after she fought to save his life and he surrendered to his enemies to save hers?Old Enemies Return...When Lestin Burr-one of the men that nearly took Jorsen's life-shows up in Achmos, he and Shera know the war is going to get a lot harder. Innocent lives hang in the balance and armed forces are moving into place on both sides, but Burr isn't the only one watching. Jorsen may have finally met his match. He just doesn't know it yet.