This is book 1 in the series and can be read/listened to as a standalone. It has a weird chapter 18a and 18b at the end. You will think you are having Deja vu. Just skip the second retelling. It’sthe same as the first without an epilogue. The story has a strong female lead who grows up while her fiance is away in the war. She experienced a life changing event and rather than ending up terrified of life she decides to fight against the creatures that wronged her. The H returns to find the h is much different but his love remains steadfast. There are a few explicit love scenes and sex before marriage.