The Nascent Bloom: Book1 Caught

When enemies become allies, falling in love risks everythingIn a society with only two classes, rich and poor, Kai's on the wrong side of the equation. Working as a servant at an elite school catering to his so-called betters, he vows to fight the system that keeps his people down. His classmate Meili, born into privilege, struggles against her world's strict controls, where a girl's only value is the wealth and status she'll bring to a marriage.When pirates attack their spaceship on a school field trip, Kai and Meili find their strength tested in terrifying new ways. Kidnapped, hurtled to a distant planet far from home, and forced into indentured servitude, the divisions between them melt away.Equals now, they share one desperate goal. To escape.Finding a way to do that is a challenge. So is learning how to work together. If they can put aside their differences-and the forbidden feelings growing between them-and join forces, they might just find a way home.Romeo & Juliet meets The Hunger Games in this Killer Nashville 2026 Silver Falchion Award-winning sci-fi suspense, perfect for teens and for readers of all ages who love a fast-paced, romantic tale with a message.