The Matriarch

Her citizens are oppressed. His society is diminishing. In a frantic bid for survival can their fiery union save their peoples?On a scorched and barren future Earth Yolanda is her peoples only hope. As Matriarch of an all-female nation the battle-hardened commander fights an impossible war while desperately seeking a way to stop her subjects from dying of thirst. But when the enemy king is beheaded by his own warrior son shes offered a truce that will bring the water they urgently need... in return for leaving her populace defenseless.With his father dead by his hand the Hammer is determined to rebuild the shattered community the warmongering kings brutality almost destroyed. In a bold move to strengthen his dwindling numbers he offers armistice to a dangerous queen and her bloodthirsty horde of fighting women. All he asks in exchange is for her to accompany him to petition the Council to drop their poisonous sanctions...As they uncover the truth behind the horrific war Yolanda is surprised when her begrudging respect for her capable companion blossoms into unexpected desire. And though the Hammer learns theres more to the impassioned fighter than her brutal reputation suggests he fears giving himself to her could make him a traitor to his own kind.When their united strength pits them against oppressive factions will their growing bond become an unbreakable force?The Matriarch is the thrilling first novel in the Women of the Dust dystopian romance series. If you like enemies-to-lovers dynamic couples and empowered feminism then youll adore Annabelle McInness gritty tale.