All Things Rise is the first book in Vaun’s “Return to Earth” series for Bold Strokes Books.

Cole rescues Ava, a pilot from the Cloud City of Easton who crash-lands near her farm, setting in motion events that will alter the course of her life. It’s a hundred years after peak oil and the rich have risen above the Earth, inhabiting great Cloud Cities, while those left behind live a rural existence, off the grid. After suffering a vicious attack, Cole is transported to the Cloud City of Easton for emergency surgery.

While recuperating and adrift in the unfamiliar social landscape of Easton, Cole begins a journey of discovery. When she meets Audrey, a beautiful doctor, the attraction they share is penetrating and possibly life altering. Explosions, staged by a ruthless underground movement, nearly bring Easton to the brink of collapse. The crisis that rocks the city forces Cole and Audrey to weigh what truly holds meaning and what each is willing to sacrifice for love.

Release Date: May 2015
Available: Local bookstores, Bold Strokes Books, Bookshop, Amazon

Reviews for All Things Rise

“I just finished ‘All Things Rise’ and it is certainly one of the best love stories I have ever read. My heart is still pounding and my eyes are still tearing, but the love I feel is so thrillingly alive. By the way, this is a rather ingenious story from the future, too, with concepts and constructs that will have me pondering for many days to come. Most assuredly, this is one story that should definitely not be missed. Enthralling!”
— Justina

“What a great story and romance. Amazing is the best description I have. All Things Rise is a story you will enjoy getting lost in. I’m excited to read more from this author. At first I thought it was sci-fi but it really isn’t. If you like sci-fi, you’ll still enjoy this read. I highly recommend it. Very well written and will keep you turning pages. The only disappointment I had was that it ended.”
— IMO

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