Pit Slave by Piper Pitfall

In a shattered world where fuel rules and strength decides fate, Tarena Landon is torn from her settlement by a merciless raider horde. Delivered to the infamous breeding pits of warlord Caplin, she faces relentless trials that test her body and will.

Stripped of her former life, the skilled mechanic must navigate brutal auctions, shifting alliances, and the compound's unforgiving social order. Each day brings new demands from enforcers and rivals alike, forcing Tarena to barter her technical expertise for fleeting advantages.

Yet as fear gives way to strategy, she begins to recognize the leverage hidden in her position. Caplin watches her closely, seeing not just property but potential. With the enigmatic Diego at her side and warnings from veteran slave Sara guiding her steps, Tarena's path twists through public challenges and private negotiations. Her defiance evolves into calculated influence, reshaping her role within the savage hierarchy. In this unforgiving landscape, survival demands transformation, and Tarena must decide how far she will go to claim power from the ashes of her captivity.