And So The Breaking Begins: Mindbreaker Duet, Book 1 (An Age of War and Prophecy 3)
Lacey Lehotzky
4.2
Surrendering Hope (The Hope Legacy Book 2)
by Adaline Winters
About this book
He’s her greatest threat. She’s his forbidden obsession. But when gods wage war, love becomes the deadliest betrayal—and hate burns hotter than Hell.
Natia Waterford never asked to be Pandora—or to carry the burden of hope in a world on the brink of ruin. Still reeling from Archan's betrayal and possession by a primordial evil, she’s on the run, bound by duty and cursed by a destiny she doesn’t understand. Her blood may have saved one protector, but it’s also painted a target on her back. And the monster wearing Archan’s face wants her—body, power, soul. Especially the soul.
Now, Natia must navigate a deadly web of Greek gods, demonic bargains, and betrayals that slice deeper than blades. Her only allies? A fire-wielding best friend, a goddess with boundary issues, and the man who once tried to break her… now hell-bent on protecting her.
But Archan is still inside the monster, and he’s fighting to get back to her. If Natia can’t free him, she may have to destroy him.
And if she falters, humanity won’t burn. It will beg for death.
This spicy, supernatural romance is packed with:
🔥 A headstrong, sass-slinging heroine discovering her power
🔥 A broody god-possessed alphahole with unresolved sexual tension for days
🔥 Myth, monsters, and meddling gods
🔥 Banter sharp enough to draw blood
🔥 Magic, madness, and a love that could end the world (literally)
Hope was only the beginning.
Now it’s time to surrender—or die trying.
Reading order (completed trilogy)
Seducing Hope
Surrendering Hope
Surviving Hope
Reviews
“I'm completely addicted 💖” - Abby, Amazon Reviewer.
“This book has it all, if it’s not on your TBR or getting added then you’ll definitely be missing out!” -
Natasha, Amazon Reviewer.
“The continuation of the story is even more mind blowing and spectacular.” - Justine, Amazon Reviewer.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B08MZ7PX74
Reader Reviews
March 10, 2021
What did I just read!? This book was AMAZING! The story was incredible and really the subtle messages behind everything make you want to turn the page again and also be something worth while in the world. This book takes off right after book 1. I thought I was going to have to wait to read the energy between Natia and Archan again, but I’m sooo glad the author did what she did and allowed Archan to “come out” when the beast was resting. This books heats level was off the charts compared to book...
January 19, 2023
WARNING! CLIFFHANGER! :sniff: there’s kind of an epic 5/5 on the trauma scale cliffhanger here. Even if you read the reviews or the blurb for book three and got spoilers, you’ll want a handkerchief and the next book lines up immediately! Picking up from book one’s cliffhanger, we begin Natia’s epic journey to find a way to save Archon; without destroying the world in the meantime! There are quite a few revelations, and a number of head spinning events to traumatize you, but ultimately it made...
March 11, 2021
I struggle with the Greek mythology being mixed with Bible stories. Nothing I can say against it.... it just sat in my gut like a lead biscuit. The story is beautifully mastered otherwise.... and the ending Ooooooo! Shreds the heart and makes you feel like you’re settling on needles waiting for book 3. )
February 6, 2021
This might be the hardest review I’ve written so far. I’m trying to think of what to write after just being slayed by Adaline. This woman just took my heart and shredded it, in the best possible way of course. What she did with this book was, she gave you all the amazingness with every single character, made you fall in love with them all, then left you sobbing like a child at the end. You think you know where it’s going and what’s going to happen and then nope, you were wrong. It literally had...
August 22, 2021
This book is the continuation of Seducing Hope. We follow along as Natia continues on her quest to basically, save all of man kind. Natia and her team are working tirelessly to develop a plan that allows for the salvation of mankind as well as maintaining the safety of Archan and the others. The love between Natia and Archan is beyond what they could have ever dreamed of. The true definition of soulmates. At the same time, the love Natia has for her family and friends is fierce. Will she be...
