Melissa Gowdy Baldwin
A Feminist Manifesto
The Marriage Wars: Book Two
In a nation that breeds control through obedience and loyalty, rebellion begins with a woman who refuses to be claimed.
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Olivia Smith has escaped the Nation–but not with her children. Betrayed by the man she trusted, and haunted by the one she left behind, Olivia’s love for Ethan fractures under the weight of loss and rage. Her husband, Thomas, has disappeared into the shadows with their children, and he’s not just hiding them. He’s using them.
The Resistance’s mission to retrieve Rose and Lucas ends in disaster, and Olivia decides she’ll never let a man lead her war again. With the help of Samara, she joins the exclusive Rose Bay Challenge Center, immersing herself in the twisted desires of the Nation’s elite as an attendant. There, Olivia claims her power back through seduction, secrets, and the fire of her own autonomy. But amidst the veiled facade of Rose Bay, a darker truth waits beneath the surface.
With the help of a mysterious outsider, Olivia discovers the Nation’s true agenda. Her children, her body, her legacy–all stolen to serve a vision of a future she never chose, and one she’s only beginning to understand.
As Olivia uncovers deeper truths, she learns to rise alone. No longer just a mother fighting for her children, but a woman awakening to the truth that she must become something more.
The Nation stole the last ten years of her life. She’s going to steal everything else.
RELEASE DATE: November 18, 2025

Cover Design: Dan Aguilar
Editor: Hannah Sol Marie
Running Dog Press
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The Marriage Wars
Book One
Atmosphere Press
Ten years apart.
Three nights of uncovered secrets.
One decision to change it all.
Release Date: April 4, 2023

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Reviews
"Baldwin’s breathless prose is attuned to Olivia’s every thought and feeling." Readers will "enjoy watching Olivia navigate her way through her conflicting desires." - Kirkus Review
"The writing style and the plot twists are so thoughtfully placed, it looks like the work of a seasoned writer."
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"I cannot wait for this book to release so everyone can read it and we can all discuss how much we love Jude."
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"Love, love, love. Obsessed. A must read! Just...Wow."
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"This book is a must read because it covers so many hard social topics that need to be written/talked about."
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"I completed the story in one sitting. It was unputdownable."
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"I cannot wait to see what happens in the rest of the series and more from @melissagowdybaldwin."
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"I devoured this book. I just could not put it down."
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"I enjoyed the book. For a debut author, the writing style is fantastic!"
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