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Luna's Story #1
Leveling
The oceans cover everything, the apocalypse is behind them. Before them is just water, leveling. And in the middle — they find each other.
On a desolate, military-run Outpost, Beckett has volunteered to wait for groups of nomadic paddleboarders, to order them to paddle east to the settlements, or else.
His job is noble, but also lonely, and he’s worried, because the water keeps rising, and the building he’s living on could crumble into the sea at any moment.
Then Luna bumps her paddleboard up to the glass windows of his outpost and disrupts everything. She’s alone, seeking shelter and food, and seems open, hopeful, and happy to be alive.
And soon Beckett has something and someone to live for.
But maybe everything about her is not as it seems.
Because Luna is traveling under a fake name, hiding something deep. Because a nomadic paddleboarder without a family is a disaster. And Luna can't tell him about it, because some words are too painful to speak out loud.
Can Beckett see to the depths of her mystery before it’s too late?
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Survival, deserted islands, big storms, and desperate searches, join Beckett as he attempts to rescue Luna in Leveling, the epic, steamy, and suspenseful first book of the trilogy, Luna's Story:
Leveling (Book One)
Under (Book Two)
Deep (Book Three)
- GenresPost ApocalypticSurvival
210 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 9, 2018
328 people are currently reading
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June 30, 2024
I thought the set up was pretty interesting. There was very little world building, the story just hits the ground running with Luna and Beckett meeting at an outpost. The world has been flooded for at least a few decades. Later in the book, we do learn more about the society. Its similar to our current society, nothing crazy like in other dystopian books.
The tone of the story was pretty light, given that it is a post-apoc story. There was spice in it but the spice was not explicit. I was surprised at how immature or YA most of the characters sounded. I almost thought that this was a YA book. The cover and the blurb were definitely darker in tone that the actual story. It is on the shorter side with very short chapters, so it reads very quickly.
Overall, not my favorite in this genre but I will still continue with the series. Beckett and Luna had several sweet and funny moments together. I am also curious to know about Luna's story.
The tone of the story was pretty light, given that it is a post-apoc story. There was spice in it but the spice was not explicit. I was surprised at how immature or YA most of the characters sounded. I almost thought that this was a YA book. The cover and the blurb were definitely darker in tone that the actual story. It is on the shorter side with very short chapters, so it reads very quickly.
Overall, not my favorite in this genre but I will still continue with the series. Beckett and Luna had several sweet and funny moments together. I am also curious to know about Luna's story.
August 3, 2024
Genuine and Beautiful **NO SPOILERS**
It’s also a little bit terrifying too, imagining our world being drowned. It took a little bit of reading between the lines to work out what was going on.
It does seem far fetched, not the drowned earth scenario but more the actual water nomadic lifestyle… on paddle boards of all things. You would need to be adept at reading weather patterns because trying to survive storms and more on boards sounds impossible. As does living partially submerged wearing normal clothing. The human body might be waterproof to a degree but anyone who’s had an extra long bath knows that skin is affected by submersion. Likewise standard clothing would rot and fall apart. So I decided to go down the “suspension of disbelief” route and ignore the realities of that kind of life and instead focus on the human angle.
It’s definitely worth focusing on too, a story that unfolds hundreds of times a day. Opposites do attract and instant chemistry is a thing. Given his career (or possibly just his employment?) if anything happens between them it won’t be smooth sailing (pun unintended). That said as you get to know the characters you start rooting for them and wanting it to work out for them. Humanity is a destructive but adaptive species, here’s hoping we don’t kill the planet. Now I’m moving straight into book 2.
It’s also a little bit terrifying too, imagining our world being drowned. It took a little bit of reading between the lines to work out what was going on.
It does seem far fetched, not the drowned earth scenario but more the actual water nomadic lifestyle… on paddle boards of all things. You would need to be adept at reading weather patterns because trying to survive storms and more on boards sounds impossible. As does living partially submerged wearing normal clothing. The human body might be waterproof to a degree but anyone who’s had an extra long bath knows that skin is affected by submersion. Likewise standard clothing would rot and fall apart. So I decided to go down the “suspension of disbelief” route and ignore the realities of that kind of life and instead focus on the human angle.
It’s definitely worth focusing on too, a story that unfolds hundreds of times a day. Opposites do attract and instant chemistry is a thing. Given his career (or possibly just his employment?) if anything happens between them it won’t be smooth sailing (pun unintended). That said as you get to know the characters you start rooting for them and wanting it to work out for them. Humanity is a destructive but adaptive species, here’s hoping we don’t kill the planet. Now I’m moving straight into book 2.
March 12, 2018
I absolutely love this story! Luna is alone and scared, yet she's so brave and good and kind. Beckett is afraid too, for different reasons, but he becomes the hero in spectacular fashion! I loved the ending! I'm so looking forward to the next book to find out if she makes it back to the settlement and they officially become a "we".
July 1, 2020
There are no words
I was blown away as I fell into this story. I quickly became emotionally tied to the characters and their every emotion. This was an amazong story and I devoured it so quickly that I will be reading the next as soon as I hit submit on this reveiw.
Diana, your stories are amazing and wonderful!
I was blown away as I fell into this story. I quickly became emotionally tied to the characters and their every emotion. This was an amazong story and I devoured it so quickly that I will be reading the next as soon as I hit submit on this reveiw.
Diana, your stories are amazing and wonderful!
July 23, 2020
Another excellent series by Ms. Knightley
I cant wait for book 2. My all time favorite series is Ms. Knightley's Kailyn and the Highlander so I figured I should give this one a try while waiting for her newest book to come out.
It's short and sweet but I see from the comedy in the last 2 chapters that I'm going to love the next one as well.
Enjoy!!
I cant wait for book 2. My all time favorite series is Ms. Knightley's Kailyn and the Highlander so I figured I should give this one a try while waiting for her newest book to come out.
It's short and sweet but I see from the comedy in the last 2 chapters that I'm going to love the next one as well.
Enjoy!!
April 7, 2018
Not the usual book I choose to read, but I did enjoy it. I had to find out the outcome. Was reading all night, took a nap, then finished. I highly recommend if you like unusual stories. It's a clean read with one love scene exception.
July 30, 2019
Love
I LOVE Diana's books! This is sooo different and new! Loved the characters. Luna and Beckett are so sweet! Can't wait to read number two while I'm waiting for the next book from her Kaitlyn and the highlander series.
I LOVE Diana's books! This is sooo different and new! Loved the characters. Luna and Beckett are so sweet! Can't wait to read number two while I'm waiting for the next book from her Kaitlyn and the highlander series.
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September 24, 2021A lovely story.
The backdrop is epic, the sea rising and not stopping, what a strange dystopian future. The characters are likeable and it's lovely seeing how Beckett grows as a person in particular. A good read and I will be downloading the next one now.
The backdrop is epic, the sea rising and not stopping, what a strange dystopian future. The characters are likeable and it's lovely seeing how Beckett grows as a person in particular. A good read and I will be downloading the next one now.
November 2, 2021
Interesting take
I hesitated to start this book because I generally avoid books that don’t have a clear completion. I knew going in this was going to be a read the entire series type of book. This first installment didn’t disappoint.
I hesitated to start this book because I generally avoid books that don’t have a clear completion. I knew going in this was going to be a read the entire series type of book. This first installment didn’t disappoint.
January 11, 2022
the Adventure Begins
Thought I would take a break from Scottish men books. Oh Beckett our Army hero! Cant wait for the 2nd book, it is 5:16 am. Starting it right now. Who needs sleep.
Thought I would take a break from Scottish men books. Oh Beckett our Army hero! Cant wait for the 2nd book, it is 5:16 am. Starting it right now. Who needs sleep.
October 7, 2025
love
Epic romance of 2 people whom want different things. Luna has a past yet revealed and Beckett is all about saving lives. I hope they can find what they’re looking for in the future.
Epic romance of 2 people whom want different things. Luna has a past yet revealed and Beckett is all about saving lives. I hope they can find what they’re looking for in the future.
June 2, 2018
An amazing and unique adventure, loved it and wanted more!
August 25, 2018
This was a great start to the series. I enjoy the post-apocalyptic angle and the main characters.
August 6, 2019
Great simple read
Very impressive concept. Love does concur all. Looking forward to more deep thinking concepts. Luna is still a mystery. Keep up the wonderful new world writing
Very impressive concept. Love does concur all. Looking forward to more deep thinking concepts. Luna is still a mystery. Keep up the wonderful new world writing
November 16, 2019
Ok
Not much to it. I finished it, but it was hard. Vague in parts and no depth. Not a great story.
Not much to it. I finished it, but it was hard. Vague in parts and no depth. Not a great story.
November 30, 2019
It took me a minute to get in to this book but it ended up keeping my attention. Interesting end of the world kind of a book.
January 9, 2020
Confusing
Where are they ? Where is the outpost. ? Why is everything underwater ? There are no explanations. Doubtful I'll read anymore of this series.
Where are they ? Where is the outpost. ? Why is everything underwater ? There are no explanations. Doubtful I'll read anymore of this series.
January 11, 2020
This reads more like a young adult story. Hoping there's a little more depth in the next two books. Love the Highlander series!! On to book 2!
May 23, 2021
Tragic love story
This story was very intertaining and really grabbed me and I could not stop reading until early morning. I would love to read more of her work!
This story was very intertaining and really grabbed me and I could not stop reading until early morning. I would love to read more of her work!
September 1, 2021
So sweet
Such a sweet and unique story! I would love to watch it as a movie. Lots of symbolism in the lyrical writing style.
Such a sweet and unique story! I would love to watch it as a movie. Lots of symbolism in the lyrical writing style.
March 11, 2022
waterworks
This reminds me a little bit like Waterworld. The setting, not the story. Can’t wait to see what happens with Luna and Beckett.
This reminds me a little bit like Waterworld. The setting, not the story. Can’t wait to see what happens with Luna and Beckett.
March 16, 2022
Great story 👏 👌
Fantastic story! Sucked me right in and I devoured it in less then a day! I love all of your series D.K! 🖤
Fantastic story! Sucked me right in and I devoured it in less then a day! I love all of your series D.K! 🖤
July 20, 2022
Did not finish ): I liked her other books but I couldn’t get into this one
September 14, 2022
Great Characters
Diana is a great storyteller. Her characters are always well developed and you cannot go wrong with anything she writes.
Diana is a great storyteller. Her characters are always well developed and you cannot go wrong with anything she writes.
September 21, 2025
I love this story!
I loved this story! I read it on kindle unlimited but I bought it as soon as I finished! I can' t wait to read the next one!
I loved this story! I read it on kindle unlimited but I bought it as soon as I finished! I can' t wait to read the next one!
November 16, 2025
3.65 enjoyed the read
September 11, 2024
Maybe this is supposed to be a Young Adult book. Just did not enjoy at all
July 26, 2024
I wasn’t sure I was going to like this series. So after I read this, I picked up a different book. However, I couldn’t get this series out of my mind and rushed through the book I was reading so I could get back to this series.
Even though this book started a little slow, it definitely left me wanting more. I finished the series and lived it!
Even though this book started a little slow, it definitely left me wanting more. I finished the series and lived it!
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Blurb:
The oceans cover everything, the apocalypse is behind them. Before them is just water, leveling. And in the middle — they find each other.
On a desolate, military-run Outpost, Beckett has volunteered to wait for groups of nomadic paddleboarders, to order them to paddle east to the settlements, or else.
His job is noble, but also lonely, and he’s worried, because the water keeps rising, and the building he’s living on could crumble into the sea at any moment.
Then Luna bumps her paddleboard up to the glass windows of his outpost and disrupts everything. She’s alone, seeking shelter and food, and seems open, hopeful, and happy to be alive.
And soon Beckett has something and someone to live for.
But maybe everything about her is not as it seems.
Because Luna is traveling under a fake name, hiding something deep. Because a nomadic paddleboarder without a family is a disaster. And Luna can't tell him about it, because some words are too painful to speak out loud.
Can Beckett see to the depths of her mystery before it’s too late?
Blurb:
The oceans cover everything, the apocalypse is behind them. Before them is just water, leveling. And in the middle — they find each other.
On a desolate, military-run Outpost, Beckett has volunteered to wait for groups of nomadic paddleboarders, to order them to paddle east to the settlements, or else.
His job is noble, but also lonely, and he’s worried, because the water keeps rising, and the building he’s living on could crumble into the sea at any moment.
Then Luna bumps her paddleboard up to the glass windows of his outpost and disrupts everything. She’s alone, seeking shelter and food, and seems open, hopeful, and happy to be alive.
And soon Beckett has something and someone to live for.
But maybe everything about her is not as it seems.
Because Luna is traveling under a fake name, hiding something deep. Because a nomadic paddleboarder without a family is a disaster. And Luna can't tell him about it, because some words are too painful to speak out loud.
Can Beckett see to the depths of her mystery before it’s too late?
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