The Battle for Europe: A Post-Apocalyptic Love Story

Their love could save a continent-or doom it to destruction.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. Autumn (also known as Weifarer and Autumn Raven) is a travel and fiction writer currently based in Maine where she lives in a small cottage lost in the woods, which she built with her husband and with the supervision (and approval) of two Cairn terriers.With a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bucknell University in Studio Arts and English, Autumn once considered a career in illustration. However, an ecology course at Virginia Tech led to a Master of Science degree in Ecology and Environmental Sciences from the University of Maine in Orono. After graduation with her M.S., Autumn has worked for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. This was a great job that not only let her help the environment and protect local agriculture, but also gave her a paycheck big enough to support her writing habit until finally … at long last she is now a full time writer and on-line educator! A military dark fantasy with a touch of romance (because it is no fun when everyone dies and no one falls in love!) set in the near future. Our near future.Europe stands better prepared to maintain a civilized society in the face of global catastrophes, pandemics, terrorism, and a changing climate. The USA answered its troubles by establishing a military government.Set in Europe, this is a story about a small handful of people whose lives interconnect. People who become influential as the world falls into a war in an era tumbling toward chaos. Each seeks to save Europe, but not all influence is good even when intentions are for the best, and not all decisions can be made in time.