**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.
Marcus Thorne wears several masks in his life-playing retired pirate, Captain Hawk, is his favorite, but if his secret is discovered, he could die. Captivated by his enemy's daughter, Marcus kidnaps her, but in turn, she captures his heart... until he discovers Isabelle is one of Napoleon's spies with the power to endanger his life and the lives of his friends.
After her release, Isabelle can't stop thinking about her masked abductor and how he'd stolen her heart before ridding her of his presence. Betrothed to a man who strangely reminds her of the man whose kisses set her ablaze, she marries him, only to discover he's not who he seemed to be and is withholding secrets. But then, so is she.
Content warning: This story contains a mild amount of violence and kidnapping... along with plenty of falling in love.