The Beautiful Souls Collection Series by Ellie Wade

Alma Weber He told me that he’d destroy me. I knew he wasn’t lying, and I loved him anyway. I believed in love—in him. I just wasn’t prepared to carry the weight of his demons. I wanted forever with him, but life showed me love was temporary, and forever was a dream. Despite everything that happened, even now, I wouldn’t change any of it. For a love to have the capacity to destroy you, it has to be extraordinarily powerful—and that kind of love is impossible to walk away from... moreAlma Weber He told me that he’d destroy me. I knew he wasn’t lying, and I loved him anyway. I believed in love—in him. I just wasn’t prepared to carry the weight of his demons. I wanted forever with him, but life showed me love was temporary, and forever was a dream. Despite everything that happened, even now, I wouldn’t change any of it. For a love to have the capacity to destroy you, it has to be extraordinarily powerful—and that kind of love is impossible to walk away from. Leo Harding I warned her that I’d ruin her. I knew that I’d taint her innocence with my bad intentions. I was weak. She was perfection. I was nothing. The truth is that I loved her, and I selfishly wanted to hold on—to her, to the man she had made me, to the life we could have. I wanted to dance with her in the light despite knowing that the darkness would find me anyway. Heartbreak was inevitable. Yet I held on to the sliver of hope that I was wrong, that love really was enough. Destiny isn’t something I buy into, but she makes me want to believe. less

I used to wonder if soul mates existed. I know now they’re real. Our love was true, raw, and deep—our connection, magical. Every day with him was a gift, and I knew it. He was my forever, yet our forever wasn’t long enough. Each second that passes without him hurts, and maybe it always will. They say that time heals all, and I hope they’re right. Perhaps time will save me, or maybe love will. When it comes to soul mates, who’s to say we get just one?**Book 2 in The Beautiful Souls Duet... moreI used to wonder if soul mates existed. I know now they’re real. Our love was true, raw, and deep—our connection, magical. Every day with him was a gift, and I knew it. He was my forever, yet our forever wasn’t long enough. Each second that passes without him hurts, and maybe it always will. They say that time heals all, and I hope they’re right. Perhaps time will save me, or maybe love will. When it comes to soul mates, who’s to say we get just one?**Book 2 in The Beautiful Souls Duet. Bared Souls should be read prior. **Intended for mature readers, 18+ less

My fate was sealed the first time I met the gorgeous, fun, and older Ollie Hale. Though forbidden, he captivated me, and for years, I couldn’t let him go.I never thought I’d have him, but then… an unexpected kiss and the start of something new. My heart aches for his love while my mind tells me to run.I’ve seen this story before, and it doesn’t end well. He’s a damaged man unable to give me more, and I’m a woman who wants it all... moreMy fate was sealed the first time I met the gorgeous, fun, and older Ollie Hale. Though forbidden, he captivated me, and for years, I couldn’t let him go.I never thought I’d have him, but then… an unexpected kiss and the start of something new. My heart aches for his love while my mind tells me to run.I’ve seen this story before, and it doesn’t end well. He’s a damaged man unable to give me more, and I’m a woman who wants it all. I’ve dreamed of my happily ever after, but I’m terrified we’re heading toward a tragic ending.Now that I know what it’s like to be with him, I won’t be able to survive without his strength, despite the downward spiral catapulting us toward our inevitable fate.I’m just praying it doesn’t break me.And if I break, was he worth it?***Book 3 in The Beautiful Souls Collection. Can be read as a stand-alone, however, reading Bared Souls and Kindred Souls prior will improve reader experience. ***Intended for readers 18+ due to mature content. less

As an author, words have always been my escape. In my mind, I’ve lived the many versions of happily ever afters I’ve written for the world to read. I’ve created swoon-worthy men who would do anything for the women they love. The worlds I’ve created have left women wishing the stories I’ve penned were real. Yet my life outside the pages is void of romance and dictated by fear—something I have in abundance while my trust is scarce... moreAs an author, words have always been my escape. In my mind, I’ve lived the many versions of happily ever afters I’ve written for the world to read. I’ve created swoon-worthy men who would do anything for the women they love. The worlds I’ve created have left women wishing the stories I’ve penned were real. Yet my life outside the pages is void of romance and dictated by fear—something I have in abundance while my trust is scarce. I’m terrified of the horrors that could break me and avoid them at all costs.But he found me anyway.I imagine he’s every hero I’ve ever written. I feel him in my bones, and I see him in my dreams. It’s as if I was manifesting him into my life all along. He’s kind, sexy, and smart…and I deserve to be cherished by him. I write about soul-crushing love because nothing in life comes wrapped in a neat little bow. Love is hard, and the journey is often riddled with obstacles that break our hearts. Yet true love is always worth the battle. I just have to find the courage to fight.***Fated Souls is an inter-connected stand-alone and can be read on its own.***Intended for Mature Readers due to content. less

Ending my marriage is one of the best things I’ve ever done, and I vowed never to settle for anything less than I deserved again. In fact, taking time for myself—with no distractions—was all I needed. Of course, I never saw him coming. Gorgeous and amusing, he convinced me to agree to five rules. Number one: Only lies. Number two: One day only. Number three: Have fun. Number four: Speak of nothing sad.Number five: No falling in love... moreEnding my marriage is one of the best things I’ve ever done, and I vowed never to settle for anything less than I deserved again. In fact, taking time for myself—with no distractions—was all I needed. Of course, I never saw him coming. Gorgeous and amusing, he convinced me to agree to five rules. Number one: Only lies. Number two: One day only. Number three: Have fun. Number four: Speak of nothing sad.Number five: No falling in love.It was completely out of my comfort zone, but I owed my recovering heart a day of celebration. One thing is for certain. That day changed my life in more ways than one. I never thought I’d see my handsome mystery man again, and I definitely didn’t plan to run into him while holding his baby in my arms. The situation has changed, but my convictions stand, and I won’t settle for anyone ever again. One day and a baby doesn’t guarantee a life of happiness. Only he refuses to let me go.So now, I have to figure out where we go from here. Book 5 in The Beautiful Souls Collection. Can be read as a standalone. For readers 18+ due to mature content. less

My whole life has been a lie.Nobody truly knows me.But I know myself, and I’m a coward.Years ago when my heart shattered, I used the weakest adhesives to put it back together.I can’t risk falling in love. My soul is too fragile.Love isn’t guaranteed. It’s always a gamble. And I know, better than most, that it’s not worth the fall. The body can only withstand so many tragedies before it ceases to exist.Only one person has made me want more.Only one... moreMy whole life has been a lie.Nobody truly knows me.But I know myself, and I’m a coward.Years ago when my heart shattered, I used the weakest adhesives to put it back together.I can’t risk falling in love. My soul is too fragile.Love isn’t guaranteed. It’s always a gamble. And I know, better than most, that it’s not worth the fall. The body can only withstand so many tragedies before it ceases to exist.Only one person has made me want more.Only one.Yet I know it would break me to lose him, and he’d be impossible to recover from. The loss—devastating.I have to stay away, but that in itself is impossible. He’s the one person I can’t distance myself from.He’s my best friend.I’ve convinced myself that settling for lukewarm affections is enough. It’s safe.But what if I were brave enough for more?***Can be read as a standalone.***For readers 18+ due to mature situations.***All content warnings are available at elliewade.com less