On the edge of human civilization, Jakob is a man running from his past?twenty years of heartbreak, suspicion, and exile. Mars is supposed to be a fresh start, but even on the Red Planet, old wounds and rumors follow. When Jakob marries Yasmine?a woman he's only met through a handful of video calls?their union is a leap of faith in a world where hope is as rare as water.

Their first days together are a trial by fire: whispered gossip, buried secrets, and the ever-present threat of being cast out. But when Jakob stands up for Yasmine in front of the entire colony, risking everything for a chance at love and dignity, the Outpost is changed forever.

Newlyweds is a gripping, heartfelt story of finding connection in the last place you'd expect. It's about the courage to fight for belonging, the power of community, and the simple, breathtaking hope that even on Mars, you can find home in another person.

If you've ever longed for a second chance?or wondered if love can survive in the harshest places?this is the story that will make you say, "Wow, I want that."