In the wake of the zombie apocalypse, I thought things couldn’t get any worse. I was wrong. Struggling to survive in a world turned upside down, I'm haunted by the loss of my parents and the recent disappearance of my twin, Holden. I can’t shake the feeling that everything is on the brink of falling apart again. Just when I'm about to lose hope, three strangers arrive at Rolling Hills, seeking help and refuge. Adrian, Theo, and Kenji bring more than just survival skills—they bring a glimmer of hope and a sense of normalcy I haven’t felt in a long time. They integrate themselves into my life and the lives of those around me, becoming indispensable to our community. Their presence is both comforting and unsettling, as I grapple with the fear of letting anyone get too close. Can I trust these newcomers? Can I let down my guard and open my heart, or will the secrets I hold bring everything crashing down once more? In a world where trust is a luxury, and betrayal can be fatal, I must navigate the fine line between hope and heartbreak. Will I find the strength to let them in, or will my past fears keep me locked away forever? \*This is a full-length, 110k+ word book that contains content for those 18+ and may contain some material that readers may find difficult. Please read the trigger warnings at the start of the book. This is part one of a two-part duet and is a why choose romance, meaning the heroine will not have to choose between the three heroes.

I thought I was finally learning to live again. For the first time in years, I’m allowing myself to believe in more than just survival. Adrian, Theo, and Kenji give me hope—a glimmer of possibility that I can move forward, that maybe, just maybe, I deserve happiness. But Rolling Hills is changing, and not for the better. Strange things are happening—more zombies, things going missing, more deaths—and I can’t help but wonder if the peace we’ve built is about to crumble. Every time I think I can take a step forward, the ground beneath me crumbles. I want to believe we can have a future, but how do you keep hope alive when everything in this world wants to crush it? Can I protect the people I care about without losing myself in the process? Or will everything I’m trying to hold on to slip away once again? \*This is a full-length, 120k+ word book that contains content for those 18+ and may contain some material that readers may find difficult. Please read the trigger warnings at the start of the book. This is part two of a two-part duet and is a why choose romance, meaning the heroine will not have to choose between the three heroes. HEA guaranteed! Please read book one before picking this one up.