The Marriage Wars: Book One

In Melissa Gowdy Baldwin's dystopian novel, Olivia Smith has spent a decade confined in a marriage she never chose, adhering to a strict societal system. On her 10-year anniversary, she decides to use her reward pass for a brief escape, leading to revelations and a pivotal encounter with her true love, Ethan, who is now a state-sanctioned escort. As secrets unfold and decisions loom, Olivia faces a profound choice that could alter her life—and challenge the foundations of her society. The story explores themes of power, gender, connection, and personal freedom in a gripping, thought-provoking world.