Nebula Rising

Spie is the face of the empire. Temmi is the face of its most dangerous enemy. They're going to have a hard time moving on...

With all the smart, sexy, sci-fi fun of Love Galaxy, Nebula Rising turns the dial up to eleven, with twists you'll never see coming

Artemis “Temmi” Ialan—engineering prodigy, former trash collector, and contestant on the most popular TV show in the Expan Empire, Love Galaxy, has taken on a new starring role: public enemy #1.

After being rescued by a mysterious rebel group, the TFC, Temmi—angry, heartbroken, and terrified—wants out. But when she learns that her brother, Ollie, has been taken captive by the empire, she agrees to act as the TFC’s public face in return for their help rescuing him.

Meanwhile, Spie Expani also has a new role to play: that of the perfect daughter. When the emperor initiates a new imperial broadcast, Nebula Rising, Spie gladly steps up as a judge, alongside her new fiancée, Arbora, Nicky, and his fiancée, Cailin. Which is all perfectly fine and totally uncomplicated, because it’s not like Arbora is a TFC agent. And Spie is definitely not fighting an old attraction to her old-flame-turned traitor.

Temmi wants her brother back, empire be damned. Spie is looking to be named imperial successor. On- and off-screen, the games they’re playing are increasingly dangerous, and the stakes have never been higher.

With all the thrills, twists, and aching passion of Love Galaxy, a new imperial broadcast is about to air: welcome to Nebula Rising.

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