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A Beautiful Surrender
Series · 3 books · 2022-2025

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#1

A Beautiful Surrender

2022

Allison and Eli were best friends, spending every moment together in their small town of Andus. Allison had accepted her dull and monotonous life, never daring to dream bigger while Eli had everything he could possibly want, including the girl of his dreams. Their marriage was inevitable but everything changes when Andus is attacked and the new guard, Nik, enters their life. Nik’s determined to make Eli’s life miserable and even more determined to get closer to Allison. Much to his surprise, what started as something fun and lighthearted turns into more than he bargained for. He’d do anything to keep her safe and keep her to himself. As they attempt to adjust to their new lives, a bigger enemy is stirring. Will they be able to set aside their differences and work together or will they all meet their demise? An emotional tale of love, betrayal, sacrifice and forgiveness in a post-apocalyptic world.
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#2

A Bitter Affection

2023

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#3

A Broken Resilience

2025

Sixteen suitors. Three rounds. One Rite to prove Eli is worthy of standing by Grace's side. Now that he's finally admitted his feelings for her, he won't let anyone stand between them, especially not the other suitors vying for her heart. He'll do whatever it takes—he'd even kill for her. While celebrations surround the Rite, a rebellion grows in the shadows and threatens to derail the place that they call home. Driven by greed and the thirst for power, Grace's adversaries seek to overthrow her, saying she's too emotional to lead. But Berland was designed to be a sanctuary, a place for the broken to be healed, and Grace will always put her people's needs before her own. Her compassion is not a weakness. As Grace faces unrest, she must rely on her newfound friends to keep her city safe. But in a world where so much is unknown, one thing is for certain—resilience will be the deciding factor between tragedy and triumph.

Author

Rachel Mays
Rachel Mays
Author · 5 books
Rachel Mays is a lover of fantasy and romance, especially when a morally grey character is involved. She'd rather spend her time immersed in a fictional world than the real one. When she isn't reading or writing, she loves to kickbox and hang out with her cat, Daryl.
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