One sentence became my demise. I should’ve heeded her warning. Only I didn’t. Andrew DeLuca came into my life when I needed him the most. His faith and love made me realize I could live the life I’d always dreamed. Only it was all a lie. Tragedy struck just like I knew it always would. I had it all. Until one day I didn’t. Weston Corbin breezed into my life without any warning. Refusing to take no for an answer. Making me feel when all I wanted to do was hide. How do you find a way to live when death is all you’ve ever known? My name is Magdalena DeLuca and this is my story. DESOLATE is the first installment of the three part series, The Existing Series, that's full of angst and is guaranteed to grip your emotions until the very last page. Each installment of the series can be read as a standalone. Tissues will be required.

I’m passionate, caring, and loyal to a fault. All traits that have gotten me to where I am today. My future was finally headed in the direction I felt it was always meant to go. Anger fueled my determination for success. But life was never that easy. I should’ve known better than to think it would all just fall into place. All it took was one freak accident to cause my whole world to pause, teetering on emotions I never imagined were possible. Promises were made; vows I would keep until the day I died. Delaney Winters came tumbling into my hometown with nowhere else to turn. Something about her calmed the storm that brewed inside of me. I tried and failed to keep myself from attempting to save her. I wanted to be more than just the hero she claimed she didn’t need. Feelings were never supposed to develop. Love was never part of the promise. How far would you go to keep a promise before you crossed the line to love? My name is Weston Corbin, and this is my story.