The Earth Hypothesis (Part 1)

Vaal science officer Jhilly Rosbrin's ship is stranded in orbit above a blue-green planet called Earth. What she finds there could spark a revolution.

The Vaal govern most of the known universe, incorporating planets and people into their empire. They take what they want, enslave whom they want, and rule virtually unchallenged. Jhilly's safe life is shaken when she discovers a document called "The Earth Hypothesis" which has been forgotten for three hundred years.

Reviews:
"Great mix of both scifi and romance."

"Instead of trying to rope me into the story with space battles and immediately apparent high stakes, Lyons focuses on expertly crafting compelling characters, which in turn draw us into her world."