Making Shiva — Jenn Lyons

The Solar Independence War is over. Humanity is finally free to follow its own destiny. at least that's the theory. Retired war hero Mallory MacLain is looking forward to a successful career exploring hyperspace and the scientific mysteries of the universe, but when a cult of personality rises up in the nascent League, peace begins to seem like a short-lived dream. With her research stolen and her most trusted friends turned against her, Mallory is forced to make a devil's bargain to protect the human race from a black flagged admiral who demands his own worship as a god. Unfortunately, he may also be one.