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The Rift #3
The Kingdom’s Fate
My Fate.
Those were the words being whispered behind closed doors.
A secret that echoed down these dark hallways, like it held power.
I wanted to believe I was safe in this new land.
Wanted to trust the man I was losing my heart too.
Because the spell had been cast and love had weaved itself around me.
But could that love really conquer all?
Could it really be powerful enough to defeat our enemies?
Or would it only jeopardise the future?
For the Rift was calling me and I knew the truth.
That in the end, I would be the key to…
The Kingdom’s Fate.
Those were the words being whispered behind closed doors.
A secret that echoed down these dark hallways, like it held power.
I wanted to believe I was safe in this new land.
Wanted to trust the man I was losing my heart too.
Because the spell had been cast and love had weaved itself around me.
But could that love really conquer all?
Could it really be powerful enough to defeat our enemies?
Or would it only jeopardise the future?
For the Rift was calling me and I knew the truth.
That in the end, I would be the key to…
The Kingdom’s Fate.
326 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 15, 2026
About the author
Stephanie Hudson
248 books2,369 followersStephanie Hudson is a #1 Amazon bestselling Author. She had dreamed of being a writer ever since her obsession with reading books at an early age. What first became a quest to overcome the boundaries set against her in the form of dyslexia, has turned into a life's dream.
Afterlife is the first book in the series of 12 books, with the story of Keira and Draven becoming ever more complicated in a world that sets them miles apart. The Transfusion Saga will also be a 12 book series once book 12 is released in May 2021. Other spin -off books and series are also available with lots more planned.
When not writing, Stephanie enjoys chatting with her fans and spending time with her friends. Being with her loving family as much as she can including her wonderful daughter Ava, sons Jack and Halen and supportive husband and personal muse Blake, who is there for her no matter what.
Afterlife is the first book in the series of 12 books, with the story of Keira and Draven becoming ever more complicated in a world that sets them miles apart. The Transfusion Saga will also be a 12 book series once book 12 is released in May 2021. Other spin -off books and series are also available with lots more planned.
When not writing, Stephanie enjoys chatting with her fans and spending time with her friends. Being with her loving family as much as she can including her wonderful daughter Ava, sons Jack and Halen and supportive husband and personal muse Blake, who is there for her no matter what.
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January 17, 2026
Amazing book!
Please tell me thus series isn't done!!! I did not see a memo anywhere about it being continued, but I stayed up to almost 5am reading bc I couldn't put it down. If this series ends on that cliff hanger, I may have to adjust my rating. Please let my tired eyes have just missed the memo!
Please tell me thus series isn't done!!! I did not see a memo anywhere about it being continued, but I stayed up to almost 5am reading bc I couldn't put it down. If this series ends on that cliff hanger, I may have to adjust my rating. Please let my tired eyes have just missed the memo!
April 18, 2026
The restiveness killed this series for me! book #1 was amazing, downhill from there
I went into this series with high expectations because Book 1 was genuinely incredible, engaging, well-paced, and easy to recommend. I even told others it felt underrated. Unfortunately, Books 2 and 3 were a major disappointment for me, and the primary reason comes down to the writing.
The repetition of the same phrases became overwhelmingly distracting. Expressions like “I sucked in a sharp breath,” “my breath hitched,” “I gasped,” and “his face softened” were used so frequently, sometimes multiple times within the same paragraph that it completely pulled me out of the story. By a certain point, I wasn’t immersed in the plot anymore; I was anticipating the next repeated phrase.
This wasn’t an occasional stylistic choice, it felt excessive and unedited. The constant recycling of identical wording made the writing feel repetitive and, at times, juvenile. It also made emotional moments lose their impact, because instead of feeling unique, they all started to sound the same.
What’s especially frustrating is that the core story still had potential. But the lack of variation in language affected both the credibility of the writing and my confidence in the editing process. There are so many alternative ways to convey tension, emotion, and reaction, and I wish more care had been taken to diversify the prose.
Because of this, I can’t rate Books 2 and 3 the same way I rated Book 1. I wanted to love the continuation of this series, but the repetitive writing style made it difficult to stay engaged.
I went into this series with high expectations because Book 1 was genuinely incredible, engaging, well-paced, and easy to recommend. I even told others it felt underrated. Unfortunately, Books 2 and 3 were a major disappointment for me, and the primary reason comes down to the writing.
The repetition of the same phrases became overwhelmingly distracting. Expressions like “I sucked in a sharp breath,” “my breath hitched,” “I gasped,” and “his face softened” were used so frequently, sometimes multiple times within the same paragraph that it completely pulled me out of the story. By a certain point, I wasn’t immersed in the plot anymore; I was anticipating the next repeated phrase.
This wasn’t an occasional stylistic choice, it felt excessive and unedited. The constant recycling of identical wording made the writing feel repetitive and, at times, juvenile. It also made emotional moments lose their impact, because instead of feeling unique, they all started to sound the same.
What’s especially frustrating is that the core story still had potential. But the lack of variation in language affected both the credibility of the writing and my confidence in the editing process. There are so many alternative ways to convey tension, emotion, and reaction, and I wish more care had been taken to diversify the prose.
Because of this, I can’t rate Books 2 and 3 the same way I rated Book 1. I wanted to love the continuation of this series, but the repetitive writing style made it difficult to stay engaged.
March 27, 2026
What in the fuckery was that ending.
How many books are going to be in this GD SERIES.
How do I know when it's going to end!
Are we doing another switcheroo for the King who turns into stone, are we have a RH situation in the future. That's the vibe I'm getting and if so I need to know about it, you cannot RH me without my consent!
Future R- We made it through the forest to grab the torch that the witch can use to open a portal to drop us into the battle so our current boo doesn't kill his evil infected brother.
We just had to pop into the forest with our bff minatour and snatch it from the king version of the male medusa real quick. who we were kind of vibing with.....okkkk.
We get it, we pop into the capital where the battle is going down to discover basically the sludge from FernGully everywhere fighting our army. Boom, in pops our trusted STEED who parts the sludge like a goddamn ship in the water. He gets us to Atlas who we slow motion scream NOOOOO, and he finishes it by slitting his infected, but not evil at his core, brother.
AND SCENE.
How many books are in this freaking series.
How many books are going to be in this GD SERIES.
How do I know when it's going to end!
Are we doing another switcheroo for the King who turns into stone, are we have a RH situation in the future. That's the vibe I'm getting and if so I need to know about it, you cannot RH me without my consent!
Future R- We made it through the forest to grab the torch that the witch can use to open a portal to drop us into the battle so our current boo doesn't kill his evil infected brother.
We just had to pop into the forest with our bff minatour and snatch it from the king version of the male medusa real quick. who we were kind of vibing with.....okkkk.
We get it, we pop into the capital where the battle is going down to discover basically the sludge from FernGully everywhere fighting our army. Boom, in pops our trusted STEED who parts the sludge like a goddamn ship in the water. He gets us to Atlas who we slow motion scream NOOOOO, and he finishes it by slitting his infected, but not evil at his core, brother.
AND SCENE.
How many books are in this freaking series.
February 9, 2026
This book is dark, emotional, intense, and completely addictive from the very first chapter.
The world-building is rich and immersive, the stakes are higher than ever, and the characters? Ugh… I felt everything. The tension, the power struggles — it all hits hard. Every choice has consequences, and you can feel the weight of them on every page.
This story is packed with:
🔥 Dark fantasy vibes
🔥 Powerful romance
🔥 War, fate, and impossible choices
🔥 Twists that had me yelling at my book
By the end, I was emotionally wrecked in the best way and already desperate for the next one. If you love fantasy romance with depth, danger, and heart, you NEED this book in your life.
5 stars all day. I need the next book ASAP.
The world-building is rich and immersive, the stakes are higher than ever, and the characters? Ugh… I felt everything. The tension, the power struggles — it all hits hard. Every choice has consequences, and you can feel the weight of them on every page.
This story is packed with:
🔥 Dark fantasy vibes
🔥 Powerful romance
🔥 War, fate, and impossible choices
🔥 Twists that had me yelling at my book
By the end, I was emotionally wrecked in the best way and already desperate for the next one. If you love fantasy romance with depth, danger, and heart, you NEED this book in your life.
5 stars all day. I need the next book ASAP.
February 7, 2026
Whew! Can we say holy hell?
I have to give these two credit. They certainly like to keep the heart pounding! Riley is pretty much screwed at the moment, I’m really curious what his fate will be. Alex decides she must go through the Rift after Atlas, hoping to get to him before he does the unthinkable and ends his brother’s life.
Aster, having sworn to protect Alex, decides he will go with her and together they will find a way to reach Atlas before it is too late.
May can’t get here fast enough!!!!
I have to give these two credit. They certainly like to keep the heart pounding! Riley is pretty much screwed at the moment, I’m really curious what his fate will be. Alex decides she must go through the Rift after Atlas, hoping to get to him before he does the unthinkable and ends his brother’s life.
Aster, having sworn to protect Alex, decides he will go with her and together they will find a way to reach Atlas before it is too late.
May can’t get here fast enough!!!!
February 13, 2026
The Pull Of This Series Is So Strong To Deny!
With each book so far in this series it pulls you deeper and deeper into wanting more, craving more! This is an amazing Mythological, Paranormal book! The characters are so exciting and such strong characters. There is nothing in this series I have not liked! A definite must read. You will be hooked!
With each book so far in this series it pulls you deeper and deeper into wanting more, craving more! This is an amazing Mythological, Paranormal book! The characters are so exciting and such strong characters. There is nothing in this series I have not liked! A definite must read. You will be hooked!
January 27, 2026
oh my!
SO not fair. Whilst on occasion tne FMC can be woefully obtuse. I am, mevertheless, really enjoying the story. I am not howdver enjoying that bane of our existence, "cliff hangers"
SO not fair. Whilst on occasion tne FMC can be woefully obtuse. I am, mevertheless, really enjoying the story. I am not howdver enjoying that bane of our existence, "cliff hangers"
January 28, 2026
A must for action loving slow burn fans!!
I love the in depth action scenes. It is like you are there, heart pounding and heart aching throughout the book. The humour brings a nice relief between action scenes.
I love the in depth action scenes. It is like you are there, heart pounding and heart aching throughout the book. The humour brings a nice relief between action scenes.
January 22, 2026
Fantastic Series
Great characters, a great story, and lots of action keeps you turning pages. I know this was supposed to be a 3 book series, but I hope that’s not the end.
Great characters, a great story, and lots of action keeps you turning pages. I know this was supposed to be a 3 book series, but I hope that’s not the end.
January 22, 2026
bloody hell
I love this authors book her imagination is off the scale and here we are yet another flipping cliffhanger. Seriously good though and highly recommend
I love this authors book her imagination is off the scale and here we are yet another flipping cliffhanger. Seriously good though and highly recommend
January 29, 2026
The Kingdoms Fate
Have enjoyed this series as much as her other ones, hats off to Ms. Richie as well. This collaboration was wonderful. Can’t wait for the last book.
Have enjoyed this series as much as her other ones, hats off to Ms. Richie as well. This collaboration was wonderful. Can’t wait for the last book.
February 10, 2026
Brilliant book , quite funny in a lot of places . Cunt wait for the next series kept on the cliffhanger again
February 17, 2026
Amazing
Sit on edge of your seat and hold your breath cause it's a bumpy ride. It's so good. Can't wait for the rest of the story.
Sit on edge of your seat and hold your breath cause it's a bumpy ride. It's so good. Can't wait for the rest of the story.
March 17, 2026
I could not put it down!
I read all 3 books in 2 days. They are that good! You will laugh and cry! Lots of twist and turns. I can’t wait for the next book to come out
I read all 3 books in 2 days. They are that good! You will laugh and cry! Lots of twist and turns. I can’t wait for the next book to come out
April 3, 2026
5 🌟
Wow stephanie you do not disappoint my dear I could not put this down fabulous fantastic a adventure from beginning to end
Wow stephanie you do not disappoint my dear I could not put this down fabulous fantastic a adventure from beginning to end
April 8, 2026
Brilliant
I need the last one please I really enjoyed this one but won't be happy until I get too finish this series
I need the last one please I really enjoyed this one but won't be happy until I get too finish this series
April 17, 2026
How does this series just keep getting better! I love every book so far and this was no exception. I was laughing, crying and white knuckling my kindle. I couldn’t put it down and sleep had to wait. Arrrghhh can’t wait for the next book
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