Friends of My Enemy

After a decade of storms, disease, drought, and riots, the US conquers its troubles by militarizing its government. Old democratic allies in Europe respond uneasily to the change. In 2055, Arinna and Michael Prescot are just two of the many former soldiers sent to foreign embassies in the hopes of strengthening faltering US alliances.

As the US becomes embroiled in new internal terrorism, its agents in Europe are met with intimidation and lies rather than explanations. The price of seeking the truth about events back home is steep, and the growing conflict threatens to tip the world toward World War III. Amidst this turmoil, Arinna’s forbidden attraction to Byran, a charismatic diplomat, offers fleeting moments of solace. Their secretive meetings and the resulting emotional battles intertwine with the larger war, adding layers of complexity and danger.

In a series of interconnected short stories, Stories from the War delves into the intersecting lives of those caught in the crossfire of global upheaval. Arinna and Michael must navigate a web of deceit, loyalty, and love as they struggle to determine who to trust. With Europe's peace hanging in the balance and the apocalyptic threat looming, the choices they make could alter the course of history.

Set in Europe, this near-future fiction series explores themes of friendship, romance, and family, showcasing how personal choices ripple outwards to impact governments on the verge of an apocalypse. As an apocalyptic war threatens to engulf Europe, the influence of a few individuals becomes more crucial than ever.

Stories from the War serves as a prelude to the military dystopian thriller trilogy Friends of my Enemy, weaving a tale of love, suspense, and the enduring power of human connection in the face of global catastrophe.

In the year 2068, Europe is a land reborn from the ashes of a devastating war, where society has reverted to the elegance and moral ideals of a bygone Regency era. Amid this tumultuous yet refined world, Lady Arinna Grey is torn between duty and desire.

Known as the Lady Grey, Arinna's leadership won the apocalyptic war that ravaged Europe. But now, three years into the official peace, the alliance she's maintained with the seven ministers who rule Europe falters under the lack of an external threat. They want back the power she claimed to protect the continent during the conflict, an authority they never authorized. With no war or terrorism, she is no longer needed, even if she safeguards the borders from a threat that is hiding more than is dead.

How do you plot the downfall of a popular wartime heroine—a woman who controls the armed forces? One dent at a time...

Adding to the intrigue is Baron Byran Vasquez, Arinna's long-lost love who has returned with secrets that could shatter her carefully constructed world. And then there's the stoic and enigmatic Earl of Kesmere, Derrick Eldridge, both an adversary and a reluctant ally. Their fierce clashes mask a simmering attraction that neither can deny, creating a perilous love triangle.

As old flames reignite and rivalries intensify, Arinna finds herself ensnared in a web of emotions and politics. Loyalties are tested, and passions run high as she navigates the treacherous waters of love and duty. In a society where the lights flicker and danger lurks around every corner, can Arinna find her way to happiness? Or will the ghosts of the past and the shadows of the future tear her apart?

Set in Europe, this near-future fiction series unfolds through the intersecting lives of a small handful of people and explores adult themes—both dark and hopeful—of friendship, romance, family, lust, and power. Because not all influence is good, and not all decisions can be made in time.

Readers are calling After the War "a superb novel" and "Jane Austen meets World War III!"

In the year 2068, Europe stands on the brink of another devastating conflict. Amidst the delicate peace, Lady Arinna Grey, known as the Lady Grey, and the enigmatic Earl of Kesmere, Derrick Eldridge, find their love tested by duty and betrayal.

Their secret romance, once a source of strength, now faces scrutiny and danger. Arinna and Derrick must navigate treacherous political landscapes and personal betrayals. Adding to the complexity is the return of old rivals and new enemies, including Derrick’s former fiancée, Danielle, and the shadowy forces that threaten Europe's fragile peace.

For the Guard, keeping Europe safe has never been more difficult. The hunt for information on the FLF endangers lives, including one very dear to Arinna Prescot, the unsanctioned leader of Europe’s military. As Derrick volunteers for a risky mission to infiltrate the enemy, he leaves Arinna to confront the ministers of MOTHER, who secretly manipulate Europe’s government and seek to remove her from power.

Refusing to step aside, Arinna widens the rift between Europe’s military and MOTHER, leaving the Guard scrambling to find enough soldiers to protect the border. Control of Europe hinges on internal plots, but Europe’s powerful are not hatching the only conspiracies. The battlefield is quiet, but the fighting has not ceased. And its outcome will determine who rules Europe.

Set against a backdrop of regency elegance and futuristic intrigue, "Battle for Europe" weaves a tale of romance, suspense, and the enduring power of love in the face of adversity. As Arinna and Derrick fight for their love and the future of Europe, they must confront their pasts and make choices that will change the course of history.

Continue the military dystopian series Friends of my Enemy with book 2, The Battle for Europe. Terrorism and new conflict bubble to the surface as political maneuverings threaten the stability of what might be the last refuge from an apocalyptic World War III that ravaged the continents. Set in Europe, this near-future fiction series unfolds through the intersecting lives of a small handful of people and explores adult themes, both dark and hopeful, of friendship, romance, family, lust, and power. Because not all influence is good, and not all decisions can be made in time.

In 2069, Europe teeters on the edge of chaos. The peace negotiations with the FLF have gone disastrously wrong, thrusting Lady Arinna Grey and Derrick Eldridge into a perilous battle to save their continent. As leaders of Europe’s military forces, their love and their lives are on the line.

Tired of defense, the Guard looks for allies against the two enemy FLF cities, while striking a strategic blow against their adversary—one great enough to force the FLF to discuss peace. But even if genuine, the FLF’s peace offer leaves the Guard and Europe’s new Prime Minister on edge. Caution isn’t enough to halt a tragic end to the peace talks when the real motivation behind the FLF’s offer is revealed, striking deep into the heart of the Guard.

Lady Arinna Grey, known as the Lady Grey, must navigate the treacherous politics and brutal warfare that threaten to tear Europe apart. Reeling from the painful loss of one of their own, Arinna and Derrick struggle to overcome new vulnerabilities that jeopardize their already risky plans to decisively end the war. The Lady Grey and Captain Vries have always joked that Europe needs both of them to survive the war. What happens when the only choice is to face the FLF alone?

As two epic battles unfold, an unexpected ally emerges, offering a glimmer of hope. But with betrayal lurking at every turn, Arinna and Derrick must rely on their unbreakable bond to survive. Their love is their greatest strength, but it could also be their greatest weakness.

Set against a backdrop of regency elegance and futuristic intrigue, "The Fight for Peace" weaves a tale of romance, suspense, and the enduring power of love. Join Arinna and Derrick as they fight for their love, their lives, and the future of Europe in this explosive final to the series.