He came to save her. Neither expected to fall in love at the end of the world.
About
Two years ago, the government discovered an asteroid heading toward Earth. They hid the truth, attempted to destroy it, and shattered it into multiple deadly fragments. Now, the world has less than an hour before the first impact.The wealthy have prepared underground shelters. The government has an escape plan. Everyone else has been abandoned. Evelyn “Evie” Calloway has spent years falling apart behind closed doors. After a car accident killed her abusive husband, she buried her guilt in alcohol and drugs, pretending she was fine. Her childhood best friend, Dr. Nathaniel “Nate” Hayes, a high-ranking government scientist, has been desperately trying to reach her. She’s ignored every call.Now Nate has one last favor.Cole Alexander Whitmore, a former Army special operations soldier and heir to an immense family fortune, must retrieve Evie and get her to safety. Haunted by friends he lost during multiple tours in Iraq, Cole knows how to survive a battlefield. He doesn’t know how to save someone who doesn’t believe she deserves saving.Despite Nate’s years of trying to introduce them, Cole and Evie have never actually met. Their first encounter is hardly romantic. She’s drunk and high when he arrives, and he’s forced to practically throw her into his vehicle before the world falls apart.When Evie finally answers Nate’s call and learns the truth, her response is disturbingly casual. She’s already high as a kite. If she’s going to die, at least she won’t feel anything.Cole isn’t amused.Their destination is the Whitmore mountain estate, a secluded, gated community surrounded by miles of wilderness. Cole’s grandfather sold plots of land to wealthy families generations ago, building underground bunkers beneath every property. The estate could be their best chance at survival.But the roads are already turning into chaos.As the sky burns and civilization collapses, Cole and Evie must fight through gridlocked highways, desperate crowds, and a world where the powerful have abandoned everyone else.The impacts are only the beginning. Volcanic eruptions, suffocating ash, failing power grids, ruined crops, and brutal winters will transform Earth into something unrecognizable. Money will become worthless. Food, water, medicine, and trust will mean everything.Cole never planned to fall in love again. Evie doesn’t believe she’s worth saving. Their connection won’t be instant, and love won’t magically cure their wounds. It will grow through shared danger, ugly truths,arguments,laughter,tenderness, and a passion neither expected.The world is ending. Survival is uncertain. And the person standing beside you might become the only reason you keep fighting.
Characters
Age 32 | Former Army Special Operations | Mountain Estate Heir Cole Alexander Whitmore was born into an old-money family but never lived like a spoiled heir. He served multiple tours in Iraq, losing close friends and returning home with survivor’s guilt, nightmares, and emotional scars he rarely discusses. Disciplined, rugged, observant, and fiercely loyal, Cole is skilled in combat, first aid, navigation, and wilderness survival. He has dark brown hair, steel-gray eyes, a muscular build, and scars from his military service.Cole inherited his family’s enormous mountain estate, a secluded gated community surrounded by wilderness. His grandfather sold plots to wealthy families and constructed underground bunkers beneath every property. Cole is the remaining family heir, but he doesn’t flaunt his wealth or believe money makes him superior. His closest friend is Julian Hayes. When Julian’s husband, Nate, reveals the approaching asteroid catastrophe, Cole agrees to retrieve Nate’s childhood best friend, Evie Calloway, and take her to the mountain. He expects a straightforward rescue and instead finds an intoxicated, high woman who thinks she’s being kidnapped.Cole is protective without wanting to control others, commanding without being cruel, and sarcastic when uncomfortable. He struggles to express vulnerability and still feels more comfortable in a crisis than in ordinary life. He isn’t invincible, has a temper, and makes mistakes. He isn’t looking for love, but beneath his guarded exterior is a man desperate to find something worth living for.
Charismatic, perceptive Age 31 Government Scientist Evie’s Childhood Best Friend Nate’s husband and Cole’s closest friend. Loyal, sharp-witted, and levelheaded, he understands government corruption and emergency planning. Evacuated with Nate, he helps navigate the dangerous politics of the underground shelter while worrying about Cole and Evie’s survival.
Age 32. Charismatic, perceptive government liaison. Nate’s husband and Cole’s closest friend. Loyal, sharp-witted, and levelheaded, he understands government corruption and emergency planning. Evacuated with Nate, he helps navigate the dangerous politics of the underground shelter while worrying about Cole and Evie’s survival.
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Intro
WHEN THE WORLD ENDS
Two years ago, the government discovered an asteroid approaching Earth. They hid the truth, tried to destroy it, and accidentally shattered it into multiple deadly fragments. Now, the first impact is less than an hour away.
The wealthy have underground shelters. Officials are fleeing. Everyone else is on their own.
Evelyn “Evie” Calloway, a former teacher, has spent years drowning her grief and guilt over her abusive husband’s death in alcohol and drugs. Her childhood best friend, Dr. Nate Hayes, is a government scientist who knows the truth. Before evacuating with his husband, Julian, Nate sends Cole Whitmore to retrieve her.
Cole is a former Army special operations soldier and wealthy heir to a secluded mountain community where underground bunkers lie beneath every property. He’s never actually met Evie. His only job is getting her there alive.
ONE HOUR BEFORE IMPACT
Evie stared at the stranger standing in her living room.
“Who are you?”
“Cole. Nate sent me. Get your shoes. We’re leaving.”
“For what? An intervention?”
“Something like that.”
Before she could argue, he grabbed her, hauled her outside, and practically threw her into his truck.
“HEY! What the hell? I’ve been kidnapped!”
“Seat belt. Now.”
“Wow. Buy me dinner first!”
Cole climbed behind the wheel and sped away.
Her phone buzzed. NATE CALLING.
She answered on speaker.
“Evie, listen to me!” Nate’s voice cracked. “The asteroid is real. The government tried to divert it two years ago and made everything worse. The fragments are coming. The first impact is less than an hour away. Cole is taking you to the mountain. Do not get out of that truck!”
Evie went quiet.
“Oh.”
Cole glanced at her. “Oh?”
“I’m high as a kite, Nate. If I’m going to die, at least I won’t feel anything.”
“EVIE!”
“What? You want me to panic? I’m doing my best!”
Cole tightened his grip on the steering wheel. “Your best is going to get us killed.”
Outside, the highway had become a parking lot. Horns blared. People abandoned their cars. Sirens screamed in the distance.
The radio crackled.
BREAKING NEWS: MULTIPLE ASTEROID FRAGMENTS WILL STRIKE WITHIN THE HOUR. SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY.
The signal dissolved into static.
Cole stared toward the orange horizon. “Seat belt,” he repeated, quieter now.
Evie noticed his hands were shaking.
Maybe her kidnapper was terrified, too.
The mountain was still miles away. The roads were barely moving, and the world was running out of time.
Release Date 2026.10.13 / Last Updated 2026.10.13
