Aftermath Series

When the world falls apart, the ones who love you are the only way back.

When aid workers Will, Melanie, and Jon find themselves tangled in an incident with devastating consequences, throwing them into a world of chaos and despair. Can their loved ones help them find their way back to life?

Book 1
Mission

Mission is the first in this series of interconnected novellas.

Will
Since Katie and I split up, I’ve done everything I can to be the man she and our daughter, Phoebe, deserve. But it was never enough. So I threw myself into work, into danger, into anything that would stop me from thinking too hard. Then it all went wrong, and suddenly, I had no choice but to come home. I’m broken, barely holding on, and the last thing I want is for Katie to see me like this. But she’s here anyway, refusing to walk away, determined to help me heal—even when I am not sure there’s anything left to save.

Katie
I never stopped loving Will, but I couldn’t live with the fear, the endless waiting for a call that would change everything. Walking away was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but I had to—for Phoebe and for myself. Now he’s back, and he’s not the same man who left. He’s hurting in ways I can’t begin to understand, and no matter how much I try to keep my distance, I can’t turn my back on him. He’s Phoebe’s dad, and she needs him to find his way back. That’s all this is. Helping him, for her. At least, that’s what I keep telling myself.

Book 2
Escape

Escape is the second in this series of interconnected novellas.

Melanie
All I want to do is numb the guilt and pain. And the best way I know to do this is to go out and find a hot guy to distract me for a few hours. I don't see a problem with that.
Well, someone tell this to my housemate - and best friend - Owen, who just won't stop nagging me about getting help "to heal." Why won't he let me deal with this my way?

Owen
I get it, Melanie is hurting. But drowning herself in meaningless flings isn’t the way to heal. She thinks I’m just being overprotective, but how can I stand by and watch her self-destruct? She’s my best friend, my housemate, and the one person who’s always been there for me. I won’t let her push me away, not when she needs someone to catch her before she falls too far.
The problem? The more I try to help, the more I realise my feelings for her aren’t as simple as friendship anymore. And if I cross that line, there’s no going back.

Book 3
Rescue

Rescue is the final book in this series of interconnected novellas.

Jon
I'm doing everything to move on from what has happened. Taking a break, tick. Therapy, tick. But the nightmares just won't go away. Trying to survive on barely any sleep, no wonder I have turned into a grumpy recluse.
The last thing I need is the chipper Bed & Breakfast owner who thinks her muffins (not a euphemism) can make every day a glorious one. I try to avoid her as best as I can, but she is convinced that fresh air and laughter are just what will rescue me.

Abigail
Not to brag, but I have a gift, turning even the grumpiest souls into morning people. My B&B is all about warmth, comfort, and the best muffins in the village (not a euphemism).
Jon might be my toughest challenge yet—brooding and determined to keep everyone at arm’s length. But my daughter Layla adores him, and despite his gruff exterior, I catch glimpses of a man who cares more than he lets on.
I just want to help, but the more I try, the more I realise this isn’t just about him healing—it’s about taking a risk on something I never expected.