**Love Among the Ruins**
In a world torn apart by war and devastation, love finds its most unlikely refuge amidst the chaos. Raven Stone, a mother with a past scarred by abuse, has lived in fear and solitude, protecting her young daughters, Millie and Winnie, at all costs. In the shrouded alleys of survival, where echoes of a once-safe life linger, Raven's heart remains tethered to a fragile hope.
But the storm of apocalypse spares no one, and as new threats close in, Raven finds herself ensnared in an invasion that unravels the delicate fabric of her world. It is in this crucible of chaos that Logan Reed-an ex-soldier wrestling with his own demons-crosses her path. Haunted by memories of war and bound by promises yet to be fulfilled, Logan steps out of the shadows, drawn by the fire of a burgeoning promise to protect what remains.
As soldiers tear them from the familiarity of their world, Raven and Logan are thrust into a labyrinth of danger and shadows-each battling the chains of their past while searching for solace in the other's eyes. Together, they must navigate a landscape fraught with peril, where love becomes both an anchor and a guide in a quest for redemption and reunion.
"Love Among the Ruins" weaves a tale of resilience and tender passion set against the stark reality of an apocalyptic backdrop. Will Raven find the strength to reclaim her life and family? Can Logan silence the echoes of his past for a chance at love? In a world where ruins remain, it's the enduring whispers of love that rise above, lighting a way through the darkness.
Tobias and Talia are complete opposites, yet thrown together in an arranged marriage. Can they navigate married life in the wake of a terrible tragedy?
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After being pressured into an arranged marriage to merge their families' companies, Talia and Tobias are stuck living together as husband and wife. Although they are both unhappy, neither tries to make the best of it. Tobias is too busy, and Talia is too distraught by the tragic death of her former fianceé, Jason. But as time goes by and they spend more time together, an undeniable attraction develops between the two. Despite this, Tobias can't seem to see past his jealousy of Jason and accept Talia - and Talia, plagued by guilt, is unwilling to let Jason go. Are the two heading for better - or are they headed for far worse?
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