Three Humans, an intergalactic conspiracy, and a battle to save Earth. From 2019 Georgia Author of the Year Nominee (First Novel) and 2019 James Tiptree Award Nominee Samantha Heuwagen, Dawn Among the Stars examines what it means to be human in this multicultural space romance. The Reluctant Ambassador. Kayin Aves’s everyday life becomes complicated when the La’Mursians, an alien race focused on unity, come out of hiding to build a diplomatic relationship with Humanity. After a second alien race attacks Earth unprovoked, Kayin finds herself both entangled in intergalactic politics and drawn to the Prince of Selucia with alluring lavender eyes. Now, Kayin has to fight for Earth’s future without letting her heart get in the way. The Misguided Do-Gooder. Henry Rickner wishes he could take back all of his mistakes, including letting the love of his life go before the attack on Earth. Within the chaos of war, he tries to reunite with those he holds dear and atone for everything he's done up until this point. The Stubborn Survivor. Melissa Pebbles only has one goal: to keep her family alive during and after the attack. While she fights to keep her loved ones safe, Melissa learns that family is more than just blood. The first member of her expanded family unit? The mysterious La’Mursian who has decided to help Melissa and the Pebbles clan survive intergalactic war. Can these humans trust their new allies or will they lose the only home they’ve ever known? The Complete Starless Series: Dawn Among the Stars Stardust Emerging Fading Starlight In the Wake of Stars (coming 2021!)

Even the stars mourn . . . Earth is but a shadow of itself as three Humans begin to pick up the pieces of war-torn Earth and their shattered lives. Kayin Aves finds herself on Selucia with no word on whether or not she’ll be able to return to her beloved planet. With such uncertainty, her fears cause her to push away any La’Mursian that might help her fight for Earth. However, her inner strength gives her hope that she can put an end to this war. When Beenishia set up a base camp for survivors, she knew it would be a target––but she didn’t calculate the full cost. Because of this, Henry and Melissa realize that war is more than just gunfire and explosions. Psychological tactics threaten to tear the survivors apart and end the fragile bond forming between what’s left of the La’Mursians and Humans. Can they save Earth, or is this just the beginning of the end?

Three humans entered a galactic war with no training or preparation. Now, none of them will ever be the same. After all, some wounds leave scars that will never heal. Kayin Aves has finally made it to the Galactic Court, and she’s ready to plead Earth’s case and get the Temorshians banished forever. Though she's been learning the politics of the galaxy, she's not ready to admit that she may be in way over her head. As her feelings for the Prince of Selucia grow, so do Kayin’s doubts that she's doing the right thing. It's been months since the initial attack on Earth. Henry and Beenishia are still missing, but Melissa and the other survivors have made it to Mackinac Island. Though their community has grown, they're running out of time. A Temorshian attack is inevitable. Their only chance at survival is contacting Selucia, but that’s harder than it seems. Will Earth be lost forever?

The final stand for Earth begins. After the failure at the Galactic Court, Kayin and her friends are taking matters into their own hands and heading back to Earth. Even though she’s dreamed of her return home for months, Kayin struggles to hide her growing anxiety about the end of the war and her relationship with Prince Naluba. Just when things finally begin to align, a dark secret threatens to unravel everything she’s worked toward. Melissa has been through a lot during the Temorshian occupation of Earth. From escaping the ruins of Detroit to finding some peace on Mackinac Island with fellow survivors, the last few months have helped her discover who she is and what she stands for. As the end of the war draws near, Melissa realizes it’s time to start thinking about the future and what her new role will be. As secrets are revealed and the truth comes to light, it's time for Kayin and Melissa to reclaim Earth and forge a new path for the future of the Galaxy and themselves.

Several years after the Temorshian-Earth War, the Galaxy is at peace. La’Mursians, Temorshians, and Humans have started working together alongside the Galactic Court to bring stability and prosperity to citizens of their three worlds. Although harmony begins to blossom, a rebellious faction emerges and tests the newly formed bonds between the three planets. As discontent grows, Layla Aves and Glaklin Lerd are asked to step in and help facilitate a truce. Layla Aves has finally achieved her dreams, and as she eagerly awaits her assignment for her next mission, she pushes away her growing terror that someone will find out she’s not fit for her new role. As she tries to navigate her inner turmoil, she quickly realizes that her dearest friend, Glaklin Lerd, might be able to help her in more ways than one. Glaklin Lerd has always held a special place in his heart for Layla Aves. He would never let it get in the way of their close friendship, but part of him wonders what could be if he was brave enough to voice his true feelings. As alliances are tested, can love conquer all or will it unravel everything they’ve all worked so hard for?