Between Heaven and Hell: 1

The world is ablaze, but for Maeson Kade, the real war begins at home. Until his senior year, Maeson was just a normal high school kid in the quiet town of Wauconda, Illinois. But his youth ends the day he stops a horrific school shooting with his bare hands. In the shattered aftermath of that November 19th tragedy-and under the immediate global pressure of 9/11-a coiled, volatile rage takes root inside him. It is a fury that saves lives, but now threatens to consume him entirely. Seeking to harness this dangerous force, Maeson sees only one path to purpose: enlisting as a U.S. Army Ranger. His only shield against his own mind is Daniella, a compassionate Catholic girl whose calm faith and alternative lifestyle anchors his presence. They have one final, feverish semester together before his ship date. In a desperate, profound act of love and protection, Maeson marries Daniella before graduation to secure her future with spousal benefits. As Maeson leaves his young wife in the rearview mirror on June 9th, 2002, the ultimate tension remains: Can the love forged in fire survive the brutal Ranger pipeline, or has the destruction of the man Daniella originally fell for already begun? "It's not goodbye... It's I'll see you later." BETWEEN HEAVEN AND HELL is Book 1 in the explosive Rise of The Hound Archon saga. It is a raw, coming-of-age military romantic suspense novel packed with nostalgia from 1970's to early 2000's, authentic tactical grit, and a fiercely protective love story. Perfect for fans of alpha-protector romance, gritty military thrillers, and intense, unyielding character journeys.