Ash and Bone Series by Wren Cartwright

Twenty-four years after the outbreak…. River is shaken after her father’s death, adrift after the one constant in her life fell victim to the harsh landscape, just like so many others. She’s living day by day, dodging both the undead and the alive, and trying to find some sense of purpose or direction. A single decision changes her life…... moreTwenty-four years after the outbreak…. River is shaken after her father’s death, adrift after the one constant in her life fell victim to the harsh landscape, just like so many others. She’s living day by day, dodging both the undead and the alive, and trying to find some sense of purpose or direction. A single decision changes her life…. It should have been impossible for her life to get any worse, but upon scouting the city for resources, she finds herself in a situation that quickly turns sour. River commits the ultimate crime and, despite her protests, is brought back to a stranger’s camp in penance for her actions. For the first time in forever…. She has friends, safety, and comfort. Can she really go back to sleepless nights spent alone, starving, and constantly on edge, when she’s found the shelter of her dreams? And what is she going to do about the four larger-than-life men that haunt her every move and make her feel things she never has before–the ones that took her in the first place? As her relationships grow and secrets are revealed, River is left with a huge decision, all while battling an even bigger threat looming outside the walls of her refuge. One that has the power to take away all she’s come to care about. *This novel includes content that may not be suitable for all readers. Content warnings are available in the beginning of the book, please don’t forget to check them! This is a why choose romance with plenty of spice. less

Amidst the ruins of a world devastated by a virus over two decades ago, Seraphim has found refuge with her friends, who have managed to thrive in their new life. Despite trying to move on, restlessness plagues her as she's haunted by memories of her past... moreAmidst the ruins of a world devastated by a virus over two decades ago, Seraphim has found refuge with her friends, who have managed to thrive in their new life. Despite trying to move on, restlessness plagues her as she's haunted by memories of her past. When the opportunity arises to embark on a routine journey north for vital resources, Seraphim's compulsion to join-hoping it will give her the experience and confidence she needs to finally settle-overrides the many risks, and after fielding multiple objections, she is granted permission to go. Leaving behind the safety of her newfound home, she steps back into a treacherous world teeming with danger, where adversaries lurk at every turn and the men she's with test her patience at every opportunity. Torn between desire and autonomy, she learns that not all connections are a liability, especially when they come with such passionate, unforeseen benefits. When the unthinkable happens, Sera must find the courage to trust in herself and in those she has come to rely on, confronting her deepest fears and putting her resilience to the test. This novel includes content that may not be suitable for all readers, c ontent warnings are available at the beginning of the book. less