: Cassie Morgan, a wealthy trophy wife who has lived in a safe penthouse, must finally face the dying city alone. She meets Rick Carter, a veteran who is trying to reach a safe farm in the north.
: Dominic is being forced by his parents to expand the family business across the country. Teagen joins him on the road trip, and they agree to a "no strings, no feelings" arrangement while she poses as his girlfriend. 4. The Road to Ruin by Donald E. Westlake (Crime/Humor) Road to Ruin (Magebike Courier) - Amazon.com
There are several stories with the title or theme Depending on whether you are looking for a gritty fantasy, a post-apocalyptic thriller, or a dark romance, here are the most prominent versions: 1. Road to Ruin by Hana Lee (Science Fantasy) road_to_ruin
: The princess is trapped in an abusive household and a forced marriage. She asks Jin-Lu to help her escape across the deadly wastes to reach the Prince. They are pursued by the princess's father and a mysterious bounty hunter as a massive storm brews.
: Teagen West runs away from her life after a failed proposal and seeks help from her brother’s best friend, Dominic Graves. : Cassie Morgan, a wealthy trophy wife who
This story focuses on emotional ruin and personal recovery.
: Jin-Lu is a "sparkrider," a magebike courier who braves mana storms, monsters, and marauders to deliver messages on a motorcycle powered by magic. Teagen joins him on the road trip, and
: The two unlikely partners must rely on each other to survive the worst of human nature in a world where food is scarce and civilization has collapsed.