Before the fever, a deadly plan was set in motion from which a single text altered the world beyond remedy - three words that changed humanity forever. It is time. After the Great Transformation, life in the North was miserable and bleak for those who remained. Loved ones were mourned. Survivors heard voices and could do impossibly unnatural things. Yet, amidst the fear and uncertainty, the grief and despair, Bert, Ross, Kat, and Cal found a semblance of hope. These are the stories of those who survived the beginning. Keywords: post-apocalyptic novella, virus and pandemic fiction, savage north chronicle origin stories, genetic engineering adventure, series prequel short stories

Stay busy. Stay focused. Sam’s plan to keep the past behind her was simple. But summertime, it would seem, has something else in store. Desperate to escape the harrowing night that irrevocably altered her life, Samantha buries herself in ranch work to keep her father’s business afloat. But when Sam’s past comes rumbling back to town in a lifted, cherry-red pickup truck, it’s all she can do to keep her wits about her. A heatwave, a pair of familiar blue eyes, and a camping trip with friends will leave Sam reeling as she grapples with guilt and her yearning for a happiness she’s not sure she deserves. Everyone knows Reilly, the all-American boy-next-door, had a broken home. He couldn’t wait to leave for the army after high school, but that was before he fell in love with Sam and captured her heart, only to break it when he deployed. When Reilly comes home to close the darkest chapter of his life, he learns it’s what has happened to Sam in his absence that will haunt him the most. Sam, Reilly, and their quirky friends will venture down a winding path of self-discovery and second chances in Whatever It Takes, a small-town romance, bursting with raw emotion, unwavering friendships, and plenty of heart. *Visit www.authorscarletstjames.com for triggers* Keywords: boy-next-door country romance, best friends to lovers new adult love story, best friends story collection

"This is one of the absolute best series I have ever read!" - Goodreads Reviewer A swoon-worthy collection of hardworking heroines and their hunky heroes that will pull at your heartstrings and give you all the feels in these small-town, dual POV new adult novels. If you enjoy workplace/boss’s daughter tropes, enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, single father, and second-chance love stories with a HEA, this is the series for you! Perfect for fans of Kandi Steiner, Ilsa Madden-Mills, and Abbi Glines. 1 - Whatever It Takes (Sam and Reilly) Stay busy. Stay focused. Sam’s plan to keep the past behind her was simple. But summertime has something else in store. Desperate to escape the harrowing night that irrevocably altered her life, Samantha buries herself in farm work. But when her past comes rumbling back to town in a lifted, cherry-red pickup, it’s all she can do to keep her wits about her. A heatwave, a pair of familiar blue eyes, and a camping trip with friends will leave Sam reeling as she grapples with guilt and her yearning for a happiness she’s not sure she deserves. Everyone knows Reilly, the all-American boy-next-door, had a broken home. He couldn’t wait to leave for the army, but that was before Sam captured his heart, only to break it when he deployed. When Reilly returns to close the darkest chapter of his life, he learns it’s what happened to Sam in his absence that haunts him the most. 2 - Nothing But Trouble (Mac and Colton) Mac despises Colton. Mostly. And an attraction to the boss’s daughter is the last thing Colton needs. But… Mac is smart, sexy, and she can curse like a sailor, but behind her megawatt smile and perfectly pink lips are scars that no one sees. She has sworn away from men when an inked-up mystery man walks into her dad’s mechanic shop, jaw clenched and glaring at her. When a snowstorm sets in, Mac finds comfort in the arms of the very broody, very off-limits man she can barely stand the sight of. Colton knew Mac was trouble the first time he met her, half-naked and cursing at him. And a complicated relationship with his boss’s daughter is the last thing he needs. But winter can be cold and lonely, and Colton finds a certain high-heeled hothead infuriatingly irresistible despite himself. 3 - Told You So (Nick and Bethany) Everyone has demons, and for Nick, she’s a blonde-haired, gray-eyed siren who won’t give him the time of day. Nick is the total package—loyal, hardworking, and he’s got a heart-stopping smile that could make any girl swoon. But true love continues to elude him. For years, Nick has fought his feelings for a certain bad girl, despite her reputation. Bethany likes to party and let loose, but that’s not all she is. Amid juggling college exams and navigating her shattered family, caring for her autistic brother is what she cares about most. But when she’s forced to partner with the one guy who has always gotten under her skin, it’s all she can do to keep her life from crumbling. **Visit author website for trigger warnings.** ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Will make you laugh, cry, fume, and fuss. It captures the true emotions of life." - Jennifer G, Vine Voice ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Love, loss, family, forgiveness and everything in between!" - Amazon Reviewer ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "An amazing series...serious issues but there is still plenty of fun, humor, romance, and excitement. You'll be hooked!" ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "You can't put these books down!" . . . Keywords: small-town best friends anthology, workplace forbidden romance, holiday love story, second chance and first love romance, enemies to lovers steamy contemporary romance, complete series, boss's daughter, christmas story, forced proximity, single father, country romance, military romance, angsty new adult story collection

All six The Ending Series prequel novellas in one volume! The virus changed everything. This is how it began. I - CARLOS High school. Dealing drugs. A secret girlfriend. Carlos thought his life was hard enough...but then the virus spread. II - MANDY 22 years ago, Mandy struggled to find her purpose in life. Purpose, however unexpected, found her. III - VANESSA One week. That's how long it took for Vanessa's world to fall apart. One week is how long it took for her to start hearing the voices. Things, she learns, can always get worse. IV - JAKE Jake's world was ripped away shortly before he fell victim to the virus. Waking up days later, he finds that everything has changed--even he has changed. V - CLARAClara's childhood was less than ideal, but thanks to her beloved fairy tales, she managed to survive. Just as everything seems to be falling into place, a ghost from the past returns to haunt her. VI - JAKE & CLARATraveling across the country together proves more difficult than either Jake or Clara expects, and just when they both think the world couldn't get any worse, it does. THE ENDING SERIES: After The Ending Into The Fire Out Of The Ashes Before The Dawn The Ending Beginnings: Omnibus Edition World Before: A Collection of Stories THE ENDING LEGACY: World After The Raven Queen

An uncrowned queen. A rebel on the run. A legacy of lies. The Corvo Kingdom is on the brink of ruin. The wasting sickness is spreading, the queen is dying, and the people are living under the constant threat of invasion. The fate of the realm rests on the shoulders of a woman reluctant to embrace her destiny. Princess Delphinia is a prisoner of privilege, haunted by the ghosts of her past. She has spent ten years shielding her son from her consort’s cruelty and her kingdom from her father-in-law’s army–inheriting a crumbling kingdom is the last thing she needs. But to keep her son safe, she will have to sacrifice what little freedom she has left. Finlay Cartwright has been hunted his entire life. When enemy soldiers venture too close to his people’s hidden settlement on the outskirts of the Seven Kingdoms, Fin embarks on a journey to unearth the nefarious schemes of kings and queens threatening all they have left. The last thing he expects is to follow the trail to Corvo City, a place he swore he’d never return, or to rekindle an old, forbidden flame along the way. The Raven Queen is the first book in the fantasy romance series, The Ending Legacy, set in a kingdom built atop our own ruined civilization. If you like unique fantasy worlds and magic systems, court intrigue, second-chance romances, and stories that are equal parts harrowing and heartening, then you’ll love this epic adventure. THE ENDING LEGACY World After The Raven Queen Also in THE ENDING WORLD The Ending Series (post-apocalyptic romance) Savage North Chronicles (post-apocalyptic / survival) * the ending series, Lindsey Pogue, Lindsey Sparks, Lindsey Fairleigh, the ending world, dystopian fantasy romance fiction, historical action adventure series, superhuman, supernatural, magic worlds and folklore, savage north chronicles, palace intrigue, forbidden love match, new adult romance, heroes journey, post-apocalyptic ebook, post-apocalyptic book, dystopian ebook, dystopian book, sci fi romance, post-apoc, post-apocalyptic, science fantasy, post-apocalyptic, post-apoc, viral apocalypse, superpowers apocalypse, psychic apocalypse, science fantasy, science fiction for women, sci fi for women, post-apocalyptic for women, post-apoc for women, new adult post-apocalyptic, new adult pa, new adult post-apoc, new adult sci fi, new adult science fiction, new adult dystopian, new adult apocalypse, new adult apocalyptic

A collection of stories featuring beloved Ending Series characters. Every ending has a beginning. We have evolved, but we have not forgotten. In a world changed by mutation and madness, the past reminds us of who we are, and our memories ground us to who we'll become. My name is Zoe Cartwright, and I see people's memories. They haunt me. I know things I shouldn't about my friends and family--their experiences with love and loss, hope and fear--things that must never be forgotten. Stories that must be written down. The world has already changed so much; who knows what the future will hold. These are our stories from the world before The Ending. THE ENDING SERIES: The Ending Beginnings: Omnibus Edition After The Ending Into The Fire Out Of The Ashes Before The Dawn World Before: A Collection of Stories THE ENDING LEGACY: World After The Raven Queen

The riveting third book in The Ending Series. Hope brought them together, but it's now fear that drives them...and threatens to tear them apart. Zoe and her companions succeeded in rescuing Dani from the Colony. But not without sacrifice. Beaten and broken, they head west, determined to leave behind the torment and horrors they experienced in Colorado. As Dani and Zoe make the perilous trek home to Bodega Bay, they learn that danger can take many forms--other survivors, their friends, even themselves--and that things are rarely what they seem. Zoe is desperate to become the woman she sees in others' memories, while Dani struggles to conceal damaging secrets, risking losing herself--her humanity--completely. Together, they must rediscover the true meaning of friendship, love, and trust, and learn just how hard they're willing to fight for what remains of their shattered world. As relationships are put to the test, second chances are given, and new life emerges, death lurks in the most unlikely of places. To survive, Dani and Zoe must accept that sometimes hope alone isn't enough. Out Of The Ashes is the third installment in the bestselling post-apocalyptic sci-fi series, The Ending Series, and features gut-wrenching struggles, more secrets revealed, and the test of true friendship, all with a touch of romance. THE ENDING SERIES The Ending Beginnings: Omnibus Edition After The Ending Into The Fire Out Of The Ashes Before The Dawn World Before: A Collection of Stories THE ENDING LEGACY World After The Raven Queen * KEYWORDS: post-apocalyptic, post-apoc, viral apocalypse, superpowers apocalypse, psychic apocalypse, science fantasy, science fiction for women, sci fi for women, post-apocalyptic for women, post-apoc for women, new adult post-apocalyptic, new adult pa, new adult post-apoc, new adult sci fi, new adult science fiction, new adult dystopian, new adult apocalypse, new adult apocalyptic