The Break | The Clean Trilogy #2 PREORDER

February 21, 2026

Paperback | Independently Published

Dystopian
Romance

$29.99

In Lait, a society defined by the markings that appear on your skin, to be ‘Written’ is close to a sin. So, covered in designations, Crown Prince Flynn Bennett is sure of one thing – he will die alone. The debris from the bombing covers too much, and it will take hours to find him.

All hope is lost until out of nowhere, an unknown angel pulls him from the wreckage. Desperate to escape the wrath of his father, he begs for her help. If he stays, he’s as good as dead anyway.

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Scarlett Weatherwood might have escaped the King’s wrath, but she is still trapped in enemy territory, alone, and terrified.

As the Written companion of their future military leader, she is automatically assumed guilty of the castle’s destruction. Fleeing is her only assurance of safety. She has no clue what to do next – until the formerly Clean Crown Prince stumbles across her hiding spot.

The Break poses two questions - How do you deal with the loss of the life you thought you had? And how do you escape grief to find a new way forward?

Disability and illness rep
Crowned Prince MMC
Kitchen hand FMC
Curvy FMC
Dystopia war
Trauma representation
Found family

Trigger warnings are listed for those that want or need to be aware of certain topics. While we do our best, we cannot confirm the severity, completeness or accuracy of these. We recommend looking at authors website directly, or broader resources such as reader reviews, for more comprehensive information.

Ableism
Violence
Child abuse (off-page)
PTSD / CPTSD
Death of child/ren (off page)
Emotional / psychological abuse

About the Author:

Hope Swan, an emerging voice in fiction, hails from the vibrant landscapes of South Australia. Her passion for writing was realised as a film student at University. Hope’s debut novel, ‘Oz,’ quickly gained a following, establishing her as a fresh and imaginative author who brings drama, sass and incredibly sarcastic characters to her adventures. With her second novel, ‘Oz: One Wizard’s Carnage,’ she continues to enchant readers with her unique blend of drama and adventure. Hope’s stories are a testament to her belief in the power of imagination and the magic of storytelling. The Clean trilogy is her newest undertaking and she personally believes that it is the rawest, most honest books she’s ever written.