Book II: The Reasons - sometimes the hardest war is the one you fight within. In the Reasons, the thrilling second installment of the series, our heroine, a determined and resourceful girl named Madison, finds herself on a perilous journey of survival, self-discovery, and redemption. After narrowly escaping the clutches of her enemies, she is forced to confront the impossible: her closest friend, once by her side through every battle, now stands before her as an apparent stranger, with no recollection of their shared history. Struggling with heartbreak and betrayal, Madison must piece together the fractured pieces of her past while navigating a world that's increasingly falling into chaos. With war looming on the horizon, Madison is thrust into a brutal conflict to save her people, fighting not only external enemies but the demons within. As she rallies those who remain loyal, she grapples with her growing powers, her loyalty to a friend who may no longer remember her, and the brutal truth that the fate of her world depends on the choices she makes. Will she be able to bring her friend back and win the war? Or will her enemies succeed in tearing apart everything she holds dear? The Reasons is a heart-wrenching, action-packed story of courage, loss, and the unbreakable ties that bind us, even when the world seems determined to tear them apart.

BOOK I: The Reasons - the ground is unforgiving. So is survival. Madison Cameron was born in space, a child of the Ark, never feeling the sun on her skin or breathing the fresh, unfiltered air of Earth. She's never experienced the sensation of water, the way it would flow against her or lap around her as she swam. For three generations, humanity has clung to the Ark, floating in the cold vacuum of space, its fragile walls the only barrier between them and extinction. The Ark was all they knew-sterile, artificial, far from the dangers and beauty of Earth below. But now, the Ark is dying. It can't sustain them much longer. They are the last hope of mankind, a fragile chance for survival. The Earth they land on, however, is nothing like they imagined. It's not a fresh start or paradise - it's a nightmare. The air is toxic, wildlife monstrous, and every step is a battle for survival. The Earth is alive, but it's unforgiving. Amidst this chaos, Madison and Bellamy Blake find themselves at the forefront, taking on the roles of leaders. Both carry the heavy weight of responsibility, knowing that the survival of the remaining human race rests in their hands. They both strive to protect their people, to do whatever it takes to ensure their survival. But where Madison is focused on the harsh reality of survival-pragmatic, calculating, determined to keep them alive - Bellamy's vision is driven by something more abstract: freedom. They clash over their ideals - her need for structure, his thirst for freedom - and every time their paths cross, the tension between them makes their already perilous situation even more volatile. Yet, the Earth continues to test them. It doesn't care about their petty squabbles or their hopes for a better future. The planet doesn't care about Madison's desire for control or Bellamy's lust for freedom. It only cares about one thing: survival. ((Enemies to lovers with Bellamy Blake)) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~