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Settled Dust (Refuge Series Book 1)
by Billie Simone Baldwin
About this book
The apocalypse has stripped the world to its bones, leaving behind a landscape where the living are often more dangerous than the dead. Liam Monet, a human desperate for sanctuary, finds himself thrust into a brutal new reality where survival demands more than just grit. His path collides with Mateo Bo, a wolf shifter burdened by a dual nature, and Eliza Free, a centuries-old vampire haunted by the ghosts of her past.
This gripping paranormal romance masterfully weaves the fated-mates trope into a high-stakes survival story. As the trio is inexplicably drawn together, they must navigate the fraying edges of society while battling internal demons and external zealots. The tension is palpable, not just from the constant threat of violence, but from the raw, complex chemistry building between three souls who were never supposed to intersect.
Billie Simone Baldwin delivers a visceral, heart-pounding tale that is as much about finding humanity in the wreckage as it is about the supernatural. With its dark, atmospheric world-building and deeply emotional character arcs, Settled Dust is a must-read for fans of shifter fiction who crave intensity and depth. Prepare to be hooked, but heed the warnings—this journey is as cruel as it is beautiful.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
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Reader Reviews
May 15, 2026
Thank you so much to Billie for letting me have the chance to ARC Review for them! I am actually in awe of how incredible this book was. I already knew going into it that I was going to love it- but this was beyond what I was expecting. Not only does Billie create an incredibly beautiful apocalyptic world full of shifters, vampires, and other mythical beings, they are able to convey such a relatable and realistic view of the world of the today and the last few years. Some of the topics that is...
May 15, 2026
Ahhh nooo! I want more!!! I’m going to have to wait for the next book on pins and needles!!! This was such an incredible start to this story. Liam, Bo and Eliza finding each other and learning to figure out each other as balances had me going through so many feelings. I don’t know who I want to hug, wrap up in blankets and hid in my pockets with snack so I can protect them the most!! (Probably all of them) This is a zombie apocalypse book that I always wanted. It gives me the vibes of Lily...
May 15, 2026
First of all, be sure to check the triggers before thinking about reading this book because it treats heavy, cruel, and unfair topics, so be sure to know what you're getting into. Though if you decide to try it after all, you will embark on a wonderful and meaningful journey. Full of evil, yes, but full of beauty and love as well. The world is a dystopian one, with a cool cocktail of zombies and all sorts of creatures, such as vampires, wolf shifters, witches, and, of course, humans. The worst...
