A Sincere & Heartfelt Reflection of Love and Loss From Scott's POV. This is an emotional and reflective story that explores love, loss, forgiveness and healing.

This is a haunting story of three people who have essentially been hiding from one other. The author portrays each character with empathy, allowing the reader to perceive their feelings of exhaustion, despair, confusion, anger and fear. The story ends with a shocking twist which upends all Tess’s previous convictions.

This author tells a story with truth and grief that haunts the soul. It is real and powerful of a conscience set on fire and how truth ultimately cools the embers. I recommend this book for anyone who has carried grief and wants to make the world a better place.

This is an emotional and reflective story centered on loss, regret, and the weight a single decision can carry over time. Serenity Bea approaches the subject with sensitivity, allowing the emotional impact to build gradually.
The story focuses heavily on the inner lives of the characters and the way guilt can shape relationships, memory, and identity.
The story is a heartfelt and character-focused read that will likely resonate with readers who appreciate emotionally driven stories about grief, regret, and personal healing.

I absolutely recommend reading this book. I had a hard time putting it down. This story touched my heart.

Serenity Bea’s writing style is literary and eloquent. Her words flow naturally, never feeling forced or overworked. Her descriptions are vivid and linguistically paint a picture I could both visualize and emotionally connect with.
Warning: in reading this book, you may discover a need for more. Every work by this author that I’ve read has been impossible to put down. Set aside some time to be swept away.

A novella about secrets, forgiveness- for yourself and others. A beautiful story of loss, of acceptance, and moving forward. A lovely and thoughtful read.

This was a good book. It becomes an intricate character study and shows the emotional depth and trust that is required for people to form incredible human bonds under difficult circumstances. If you are looking for something different that focuses on the emotional weight of living in a destroyed world yet still has the pacing and action of military veteran survivors, this one will be a good read.

This book is a gripping, emotionally rich post-apocalyptic survival story that stands out through its deeply human characters and slow-burn tension. The author masterfully explores trust, trauma, loyalty, and connection in a broken world. The relationships feel raw, believable, and compelling. This novel has a compelling pull force that made me finish reading almost without a break, and I truly enjoyed it. Recommended!

Aftermath: Loyalty is a gripping, character-driven post-apocalyptic novel set in a world devastated by a pandemic. I like the development of the three main characters and the choices they have to make.

What I liked about this book was the great attention paid to the characters. The writing carries a subtle emotional weight that makes even the smallest moments feel significant.

If you enjoy post-apocalyptic stories that dive into human connection, trust, and complicated emotions, this is a really engaging read.

Very well written! From the outset, the story draws you in with its atmospheric tone and sense of intimacy. Overall, this is a novel for readers who enjoy reflective storytelling, emotional depth, and stories that linger with you after the final page.

I did really enjoy this book! It was a really good read & I found I was hooked pretty much, right from the start.

You can almost feel the grime, tension, and exhaustion as the prose draws you deeper into a world in which the real challenge is deciding who to trust when everything else has fallen apart.

 The constant back and forth between the characters, slowly learning their back stories and how they have developed throughout the books is great. 

This story is beautifully written and so well crafted that I couldn’t stop reading it.

“The Dear Adam story was topical and the relationship between Ava and Aidan kept me glued right to the very last page. The twists and turns in the last part of the book were stunning.”

“Thank you for sending me your novel. It was a pleasure sharing my weekend with it.

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I love, love loved it!

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I recently joined a writing group. I am a beginner following a dream I have had for a lifetime. ​You gave me hope and made me realize I have a long way to go."

“This book had me hooked from the first chapter. I love books where I can get deeply invested in the characters and this is true of Dear Adam. I was rooting for the main characters throughout and felt the emotions they were going through. I was moved by the story as it unfolded. I enjoyed the writing style and will definitely read another. Highly recommended.”

“Having just finished reading Dear Adam, I am bereft—not just for the characters I will miss, but for the way Serenity Bea took me on a whirlwind of emotions through the beauty of her words on the page. There were moments in the story that made me put the book down, just to pause and feel my own emotions.”

“Your book, Dear Adam, put me through a range of emotions… sadness, empathy, anger, surprise and excitement.

The pace of the story was excellent, and I found myself looking forward to opportunities to pick it up and read it."

“A masterclass in slow-burn tension.”

“Brilliant character work and an emotionally resonant conclusion.”

“Keeps you guessing… a gripping layer of suspense.”

This story truly encompasses the soul of Serenity Bea’s writing which is heartfelt and hard hitting. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. There wasn't the feeling that the book lacked depth or emotion, the story didn't feel rushed or leave me with more questions than answers, and nothing was revealed too quickly. It honestly felt as though the story was an onion that had it's layers peeled back and the center fully exposed by the end.

I absolutely loved this book and I have to say it was hard to hold back the tears! The story of a child disappearing and never coming back is just heartbreaking and the author handles it so beautifully. A really moving and emotional read that I can only recommend!

A novella about secrets, forgiveness- for yourself and others. A beautiful story of loss, of acceptance, and moving forward . A lovely and thoughtful read.

I absolutely love Serenity Bea's writing style. This was a deeply moving story.
Bea's characters were flawed but their struggles relatable.

This is a story about grief, guilt, and connection centered around a missing child, his dying mother, and his aunt who dedicates her life to saving others from their same tragedy. 

Beautiful and so very touching ❤️‍🩹

Once You’d Gone is a novella that grabs your heart and soul, carries you through and leaves you with the strength that comes from leaning in and exposing all the shadows to the light.

I found this book to be a gripping post-apocalyptic story that cares as much about emotional survival as physical survival. The characters are damaged in very different ways, and their tense, shifting bond gives the book its real strength. The moments of loyalty, fear, trauma, and reluctant tenderness are what stayed with me most. This is a strong, character-driven survival novel with real emotional weight.

The story is dark and raw but also surprisingly emotional and heartfelt. I love how the author writes from all three points of view so you really get inside each character and understand what they are thinking and feeling. A really powerful and moving read that stayed with me long after I finished!

This book is a gripping, emotionally rich post-apocalyptic survival story that stands out through its deeply human characters and slow-burn tension. The author masterfully explores trust, trauma, loyalty, and connection in a broken world. The relationships feel raw, believable, and compelling. This book was haunting, immersive, and difficult to put down.

Aftermath: Loyalty was not what I expected, It was better. The author has an Applied Psychology degree which shows in how precisely the trauma responses are written.

Serenity Bea delivers a slow-burn narrative where loyalty and vulnerability feel as dangerous as the world itself, leaving a lasting emotional impact.

What makes Aftermath: Loyalty stand out is the character work. By the end of the second chapter, I was genuinely invested in Ellen, Daryl, and Cole, and that investment only deepened as the story unfolded. A very satisfying read.

Serenity Bea places a strong emphasis on connection, trust, and loyalty, which gives the story its emotional core. The progression of relationships feels natural and gradual, fitting the narrative's slow-burn nature.

After I got to know the characters, I couldn’t put the book aside. I was pulling for them and had to now how their story would end.

Serenity Bea’s refreshing take on the post-apocalyptic genre trades relentless action for emotional intensity and psychological depth.

This is an outstanding and gripping novel. The characters are understandably flawed but their humanity and loyalty shone through.

“I've been a bit sad today and realized it's because I finished your book. You know that feeling, when you don't want it to stop? I miss your writing."

“I just finished reading Dear Adam and genuinely think it’s FABULOUS. I absolutely loved it and would recommend it to anyone. I can’t think of enough adjectives to praise it.”

“A brilliant twisty-turny story which will have you reading as fast as possible to find out what happens next.

I loved this fresh take on relationships, loneliness and the power of connection - perfect bedtime/holiday reading!"

“There were some twists I didn't see coming and this kept me turning the pages at a pace. For me, it was a book about loss and trauma but also about love and hope. I finished this book in two days and had that disappointing feeling you get when you've finished a great book and you want to keep reading about the same characters!.”

“Serenity Bea wrote in her book, Dear Adam, that “everyone wants to be seen.”

Everyone should see Serenity Bea for who she is: an outstanding new author who makes you feel every emotion and look beyond the façade.”​​​

“A hauntingly beautiful love story that teases and amuses the reader with likeable characters that struggle to find each other.

A refreshing plot that I could easily see being turned into a movie one day. The storytelling is so visual it was easy to feel immersed and attached to the characters.

Highly recommended!"