Sibiu, Romania. Maksim and Kat survived the showdown with Vladimir's men. They're safe (for now), but when Kat decides to stay in Europe rather than returning home, Maksim must find a way to keep her safe while helping her claim what's rightfully hers — the thing her father and grandfather died to protect.

Maksim's plan is simple: travel by hitchhiking, use cash only, and avoid CCTV cameras like the Plague. If they can do that — and bribe the right border guards — they may just be able to reach Germany safely. But with naive, inexperienced Kat in tow and Vladimir's men waiting for them in Frankfurt, Maksim begins to wonder if this plan really is as foolproof as he thought.

Set between the first two books in The Awaken Saga, this captivating novella (Book 1.5 in the series) gives fan favorite Maksim his very first story and chronicles the events that transpire after Awaken the Dawn. Readers will relish watching Maksim and Kat grow closer, their armor falling away, while gaining insight into the shadowy activities Maksim is involved in.

"Ellis K. Popa (delivers) an amazing story full of mystery, intrigue and romance." - John Benedict, Bestselling Author of Adrenaline (US) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"The pacing of Dawn to Dusk is brisk and engaging, with each chapter unraveling new twists that keep readers on the edge of their seats." - Tambi Smith, Mystic Shadows Book Club (US) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Popa's prose is smart, arresting, and tightly woven." - The BookLife Prize

"This book is full, I mean, full of mystery and chaos..." - Sabrina, BookTok (Canada) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"...an impossible-to-put-down, heartstopping jaunt through Paris full of thrilling action..." - Stress Reader, Bookstagram (US) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"(Dawn to Dusk) is a brilliantly written book. I could not put it down, a must-read." - Bob F, Goodreads (UK) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"(Awaken the Dawn) is an adrenaline rush, with every twist sharper than the last." - Alexandria W, Bookstagrammer (US) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Kat was amazing and a kick-ass character." - Kriti, This Reader Girl (India) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"This series keeps getting more intense..." - Librosentrelazos, Bookstagram (Chile) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"This was a strong sequel in the Awaken Saga (and the characters) were everything that I was hoping for..." - Kathryn M, Netgalley (US) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Cascade Awards - 1st Place
Blue Seal Awards - 1st Place
The Selfie Awards (sponsored by the London Book Fair) - Shortlist: Top 8
The Wishing Shelf Awards (UK) - Finalist
Killer Nashville Readers' Choice Awards - Finalist: Top 6 (All Crime Genres)
Claymore Awards - Finalist: Top 6
The BookLife Prize - Shortlist: Top 5 (YA/Middle Grade)
Page Turner Awards (UK)
Culture Award - Shortlist
Best Book - Finalist
IAN Book of the Year - Finalist: Outstanding New Adult
Silver Falchion Awards - Top Pick
Writers' League of Texas Manuscript Contest - Finalist
Badge of Honor - 1st Place (Fiction) / Runner Up (All Genres)
Write to Publish - 2nd Place
Serious Writer's Writer of the Year - Semifinalist

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