), the book explores the pain of growth and the reality of "the one who got away." 🔗 The Duet & Legacy can be read as a standalone, it is followed by "Reverse."
Kate Stewart is an independent author. Unlike Stephen King or James Patterson, she does not have a massive traditional publisher cushioning her finances. Indie authors rely directly on royalties from sales on Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo, and physical copies. When readers download Drive for free from a VK community, Stewart does not see a penny for her work—which includes months of writing, editing, and cover design.
Music is a character in itself, used to frame the narrative of love and heartbreak 3.2.1. Why Drive is a Fan Favorite on VK and TikTok
– A companion novella expanding on the universe. Buying Options and Formats
| Book in Order | Title | Publication Year | Type | Why It's Essential | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Drive | 2017 | Novel | The foundation. Introduces Stella, Reid, and Nate, and covers the pivotal moments of their intertwined pasts. | | #2 | Reverse | 2022 | Novel | The second half of the duet. Told from a different perspective, this book re-contextualizes the events of Drive and reveals the secrets of the previous generation. | | #2.5 | Bittersweet Melody | 2023 | Novella | An extended, novella-sized bonus epilogue. This must be read after finishing both Drive and Reverse to provide a final, heartwarming conclusion. |