Love in the Time of Zombies

by Cassandra Gannon

Scotlyn Summerline was having a bad day even before the zombies attacked. Her diet was blown, her credit cards were all maxed out, and she was working the nightshift at a sleazy miniature golf course in Las Vegas. An army of the undead rampaging through the city is just the final proof that bad things happen to nice girls. Now Scotlyn is on the run with her irresponsible boss, trying to find a way out of town. Possibly, she’s had a crush on Zeke since she first saw the incredibly gorgeous jerk. Possibly, he’s spent his life until now squandering his potential on sci-fi movies and strippers. Also, possibly, he’s a werewolf. But Zeke’s still her best shot at survival.

Ezekiel Macready is not a werewolf. He’s a shape shifter. Zeke has always been different from the rest of his pack, living among the humans and studying ancient legends. Still, even he’s shocked when zombies show up on his golf course. As walking corpses take over Vegas, Zeke’s only thought is to protect Scotlyn. His beautiful, bossy secretary is the one person he can’t live without. To keep Scotlyn safe from the zombies, Zeke knows he has to reconnect to his supernatural roots. Whether he likes it or not.

Now, the two of them are stuck with Zeke’s overprotective “brother,” a wiseass vampire who likes nail polish, her megalomaniacal boyfriend/ kidnapper, and a shape shifter in a trucker hat. No matter what it takes, though, Zeke’s determined to get Scotlyn to safety…. And convince her that he’s exactly the kind of shape shifter a nice girl needs at the end of the world.

Genres: Romance, Zombies, Paranormal, Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Vampires, Shapeshifters

281 pages, ebook

First published May 22, 2013

Reviews

[Jilly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bright side to the zombie apocalypse:

Either you enjoy knowing your enemies are now zombie food....
or you're a zombie yourself and you can enjoy eating them.

Either way, it's a win/win.

Oh my gosh, this book is funny! It's also smutty, and has every paranormal creature there is. Plus, zombies? It's like Smutty Christmas!


You're welcome, girls!

So, in this story, we have Scotland (a girl) who works for Zeke, a complete and utter slacker, at a porny miniature golf course called Topless Golf. This high-class establishment took the fairy tale creatures from the old miniature golf course, made them naked, and placed them in compromising positions.



Zeke tries to defend the honor of his pervy golf course:

"We once had the mayor visit us."

(Scotland): "She was trying to shut us down!"

"Still, I got her picture with me." He pointed to the framed photo on the wall of the angry looking Mayor, some chanting protesters with anti-pornography signs and Zeke giving a thumbs up to the camera."

Lol! I had to love Zeke! He is not only lazy, shiftless, and oblivious, he also loves Star Wars more than anything. When they are later building a plan to escape zombies, he uses Star Wars, a New Hope, as his framework. He also wants to call Scotland Leia.


She wasn't on board with this idea.

Everyone in this book is funny and sarcastic. The first half of it had me cracking up frequently, but the second half had more romance going on and wasn't quite as hilarious. But, still, it consistently made me laugh and entertained me.

If you liked Betsy the Vampire, Jane Jameson, or the Accidentally series, you will love this. It's short and a lot of fun.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the CUTEST FUCKIN’ THING – surprisingly. Like how do you make a book about a zombie apocalypse + a guy who owns an x-rated mini golf course cute???

IDK but it worked. Here are some of my thoughts:
• I love the bantering between Scotlyn and Zeke. Their romance is surprisingly cute. Just judging from the first chapter and even the second, I wasn’t expecting the romance to be that adorable especially when first meeting Zeke, but it really is. It’s just pure and sweet and sappy and everything you would want in a romance when the world is filled with chaos. Like, seriously, imagine finding love in the time of a zombie apocalypse (pointing to title). When the world is ending, it pushes these two people to rely on each other, become a bit more honest and brave, and I love that.
• Aw. Zeke. It is nice to see a guy who is so wildly inappropriate and irreverent be such a softie. He seems not to give a fuck about anybody else, but he ends up being a hero.
• Besides the sweetness though, this book can get pretty damn wacky at times. There are a few emotional/serious scenes, but it is mainly light-hearted and humorous.
• I am glad that we get to see a paranormal element besides the zombie thing.
• I also like other characters like Caleb, Darcy, and Joseff. The characters are lovable and they are often seen bantering and arguing.
• This is not horror IMO despite what the Goodreads genre says. Maybe if we see this in a film, it would be considered scary because of the visuals, but the descriptions in this book are not over-the-top. There is some gore, but it is pretty tame IMO.
• Honestly, while finishing the book, I felt like there could be more. I like the ending, but I can’t help but feel unsatisfied. More spoiler-y details on the spoiler section at the bottom of the review.
• Also, I would have LOVED to see the scene (or at least description of the moment) of Zeke first meeting Scotlyn.

So I’m giving this 4 stars. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I love the romance. I love Zeke and Scotlyn. Tbh I would love a 2nd book.

Things that you might want to know (WARNING: Spoilers below)
Happy/satisfying ending? Happy, but I would have wanted more. Click for more spoilers.There is 1 year time jump at the epilogue, and it honestly felt abrupt to me. The ending showed them finding the map for the lost city and the epilogue showed them being settled there. I would have liked to see the details of their adventure to the lost city to be honest. It is not necessary, but it would have made the relief of them finding the “promised land” a lot more impactful. (And honestly, I love the characters so much that a 2nd book detailing their wacky adventure to this place would have been pretty damn awesome. Still, I’m happy that it ends well, and the ending IS super cute. I just would have wanted more details. The ending is hopeful as I expect from an apocalypse book, so that’s great.
Love triangle? Cheating? Angst level? Other things to note? No, no, low.
Scotlyn thought Zeke was hooking up with a hooker often at the beginning of the book, but he later cleared up that he was just giving the hooker money to feed her kid, and that he hasn’t been with anyone since he met Scotlyn.
Tears-worthy? Has a few emotional scenes, but mostly light-hearted, so no tears
Humor? Yes.
Favorite scenes? When Zeke reveals that he would have gone to find Scotlyn even if Scotlyn wasn’t working the extra hours at the golf course. When they are at Walmart, and about to go to Scotlyn’s apt and they kiss for the 1st time. When Zeke was genuinely worried Scotlyn would quit her job at the golf course, and we learned that he won the golf course only so he can be around her. When Scotlyn wakes up to a wedding ring in her hand and Zeke asks her what kind of guy she wants to marry. When Zeke was relieved to find out that Caleb would choose to be with him than be with the rest of the pack.
What age level would be appropriate? Mature audience. Explicit details on sex. Crude language. Mentions of x-rated things
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Interrrrresting title. I’m intrigued 🙈🙈

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Stars

This was fun. If you enjoy horror comedy films like “Zombieland,” aka zombie comedy or zomedy, this will probably be a hit for you.

The story takes place in modern-day Las Vegas, and features a down-on-her-luck former showgirl who is now working the nightshift at a sleazy adult themed mini golf course. Scotlyn “Scottie” Summerline feels like her life has hit rock bottom when she can’t make enough money to pay her rent, her credit cards are maxed out, and her hunky boss acts like an aimless and irresponsible ne'er-do-well.

While Scottie’s boss Ezekiel “Zeke” Macready readily describes himself as “no one’s hero,” he isn’t as quick to admit that there is a lot more to his laissez faire attitude then he lets on. There are a lot of secrets for Scottie (and the reader) to uncover. Part of the fun of this story is discovering Zeke’s hidden (and endearing) depths. When he falls in love, he falls hard; and, it was an absolute swoony adventure watching him pine after Scottie. Possessive, passionate, and protective, Zeke quickly stole my heart as the “zombageddon” raged.

This story also features a handful of entertaining secondary characters with their own charming narratives. What a mix of wild and willful supernatural characters! I would love to see this story made into a movie. A riotous mix of horror, humor, snark, action, and romance.

Lots of campy, crazy, cute fun!

[vee · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.72✨ good, but couldve been better

🐛 the couples great. i mean look at this trope :

He kept talking like he hadn’t even heard her.  “Ya know, I shoulda fired you when you refused to put on that same glittery costume here at this job.  It showed insubordination.”
Scotlyn snorted at that statement.  “Oh please.  You’d fire yourself, before you fired me.”
No matter what he threatened, Zeke wasn’t going to give her a pink slip.  For some perverse reason, he enjoyed having Scotlyn around to torment.  Besides, she was the only one who even tried to run Topless Golf World like an actual business.  Without her to oversee it, the place would be closed within days.  When she finally left it to flounder, it would be an act of mercy on the world.
Zeke headed over to make his own coffee, apparently resigning himself to the fact that she had no intention of getting it for him… Just like he did every day.  “I can’t fire me.  I’m not sure I even work here.”
Scotlyn arched a brow.  “I’m not sure, either.  Anyway, when I do escape this dead end job, it’ll be because I’m quitting.  And, on that happy day, I will abandon you here on skid row, utterly lost without me.”
Zeke’s head snapped around.  “You’re leaving?”
Scotlyn’s blinked.  She expected a typical, snarky retort, but Zeke looked strangely intense.  “No.”  She regarded him in confusion.  “Not yet.  Soon, though.”

ehm yeah aiden-vanessa/a bossy christmas long term assistant boss relationship vibe

’and Zeke realized she trusted him to get them out of this mess.
Damn it, why would she do something that dumb?
Scotlyn wasn’t even supposed to be here.  She was just killing time until she married a yuppie asshole and went off to live happily-ever-after in some high-priced condo that was guarded by a doorman specially trained to keep people like Zeke off the steps.
Scotlyn was a girl who wouldn’t sleep with a guy unless he was special.  Who worked hard every day, even though Zeke would’ve paid her bushels of diamonds to do nothing but show up and talk to him.  Who was a different species than Zeke in every imaginable way.
But, from the moment he first saw the frustratingly virtuous little human, Zeke had wanted her.
All day, every day, he obsessed over her lush body and delightfully bossy ideas.  He wanted her with him.  Wanted to be able to talk to her and keep an eye on her.  It annoyed Zeke every time she left the golf course and was out of his sight.  If she ever carried through with her threats to quit, he had no idea what he’d do. Zeke had always been a dreamer and Scotlyn was every dream he’d ever had.

they were good enough for me at first. like i said, i rlly liked the couple, but things outside them that happened in the book, doesnt interest as much as their interactions do. loved the first 35%, after that tho….

’He was going to die because he wouldn’t leave this human.  There wasn’t a doubt in his mind.  Dying with her seemed a hell of a lot better than living without her, though.
Scotlyn was his person.
He suddenly saw it so clearly that he realized he must have seen it all along.’

btw i did not expect this till caleb showed up but zeke turned out not as i thought he would be :

Zeke’s smile dimmed.  “I’m a shape shifter, not werewolf.  And it means nothing really.  Basically, I’m the same as a human.”
“No, he’s not.”  Caleb interjected.
“Yes, I am.”  Zeke slanted his brother a venomous glare.  “During the full moon there is the thing, but…”
“The thing where you can magically turn into an animal.”  Caleb nodded over at Scotlyn.  “He’s talking about that thing.”
“I don’t hurt anyone.”  Zeke stipulated quickly.
Caleb arched a brow at him.  “You don’t?”
“Not anyone human.  Or cat.  That’s what she would care about.”  He looked back at Scotlyn.  “And I would never hurt you.  Even after I Changed, I wouldn’t ever harm you.”
“I know.”
The wolf had protected her.  It had known her.
And she’d known Zeke.
Zeke seemed encouraged by that response.  “You know, it’s almost like a disease.  Like I have a –ya know-- strange and tragic illness.  I have some increased senses and maybe a little more strength than the average guy, but it’s not like I asked for that.  Would you blame me if I’d been born three eyes or something?”
“Three eyes?”  Caleb repeated.  “I’d blame you for that.  Fucking freak.”
Lord, she never thought she’d see the day when Zeke was the likable one in a group.

zeke became sweet af? which i dont mind ofc but i liked him and trix bickering as well and since caleb came along zeke’s ridiculousness dimmed. he just kinda became… responsible and serious



jk still love him. its rlly not that he broke outta his character. just more showy & vocal bout the fact that hes pussy whipped. overall good, started out really interesting but went downhill as it goes

[•Mrs Pizza• · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was so unserious. A kooky paranormal romp through the end of the world. There are definitely zombies, but there are also vampires, shape shifters, sirens, and even a guy with a head full of shark teeth.
Scotlyn and her boss Zeke survive and maybe make-out along the way.

[Leigh · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

Love in the Time of Zombies by new to me author Cassandra Gannon was very enjoyable and a lot of fun. It was filled with great characters from a Vampire King to Shifters. Zeke and Scotlyn had great chemistry and I loved their banter. While I did lose some interest towards the end I'm so happy I read this book. I definitely plan to read more books by this author.

[RLbooks (in and out) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a madcap dash through zombies, paranormal creatures, and chaos. It has funny times, suspenseful times, and romantic times. The world-building is a bit on the weak side and information comes at you much like the zombies, quickly and in the moment. Some of it I really had questions on like why a certain simple item would give a shape shifter an important adrenaline boost or how packs of shape shifters worked in other parts of the country or more about the overall paranormal world. But I enjoyed this so much and it was an excellent change of pace that I rolled with what info was included. I personally can't handle zombie movies or books anymore usually and while this one did have its gross and gory moments, the focus is on Scotlyn (h) and Zeke (H) and how they're each other's person. Plus the group they form a team with, which was a fun group with nice emotional depth too. Written in third person, multi-POV including the h, H, and side characters (2 of whom have their own side romance that was also genuinely interesting). No ow/om drama (the h thought the H was hooking up with ow and he’d actually been celibate since laying eyes on the h). The H is not a virgin and the h was.

I think this is a great book to experience all the madness firsthand, but some review info's helpful right? Right. So Scotlyn is a former Vegas showgirl who was laid off and so returned to a mini-golf course that she'd worked out previously. Except Zeke wins the golf course and proceeds to drive her absolutely nuts with his laziness, general attitude, and his presumed manwhoreness (again, he may have been with ow previously, but he sees her at the poker game and that's it). Scotlyn is equally a mess in a completely different way. At work, Zeke's behavior is equivalent to tugging on her pigtails on the playground (although she has no idea how focused he truly is on her or that she's the whole reason he even won the poker game). She's a good girl and he figures a good girl is never going to choose someone like him, she'll find someone special. Oh and he's a shape shifter who's living as a human so there's also a whole supernatural element in play too. But then zombies hit Vegas and Zeke has to save Scotlyn.

Their initial survival attempts are hilarious and frustrating. Then they team up with Zeke's family and things somehow get even funnier, while also being more complicated and, sometimes, still frustrating. Zeke's background is developed as the story goes on and I was as surprised as Scotlyn over some aspects. He's more than he appears. Zeke's sister is in love with a man who is obsessed with her, yet they're not together. Zeke's whole pack has an "every man for himself" motto, but then some of them are saving each other. Zeke's brother is included in that, as a protective Alpha who's trying to gather his family close. Scotlyn has a grumpy cat who's along for the ride much to the dismay of everyone else. There are emotions too, not just chaos and survival, including some swoony moments and emotionally intimate ones. There's also a low angst feel to the relationships, because it's clear that the two couples featured in the book are crazy about each other and it's just a matter of them surviving the zombies (plus any other enemies) and talking to their respective love interest. The relationships also aren't basic romantic ones, these involve paranormal creatures mating with rituals involved too. In terms of smut, I'd say this is a slow burn. There's a memory of a prior steamy scene detailed earlier than the actual present day sexy times start though and each couple has a couple on page scenes.

So our couples and their friends dash about Vegas, fighting, and surviving. There are some twists and turns and significant danger. Lots of humor, such as when Zeke realizes that Scotlyn has a lingerie purchasing addiction or when Scotlyn keeps referring to him as a werewolf and apparently that's a whole different kind of animal (literally). Zeke never loses sight of his focus on keeping Scotlyn safe through it all, truly I loved this guy once the first couple of chapters were behind me. The mystery of where the zombies came from is revealed. A couple other paranormal creatures are seen as well. Then our wonderful characters ride off into their HEA in a safe space and an epilogue that's a short jump ahead into the future. The epilogue was an excellent wrap-up. While I wished for more still in terms of world-building, the romance elements were there with an update for the rest of their group. I loved, loved, loved the update on what Scotlyn and Zeke were doing too. Plus, there's a wedding and vows and it left me with a smile.

I really enjoy how this author crafts a story. I will say that this book had more typo snafus than the other book of hers I've read. But I still had a great time and I'm continuing to check out this author's backlist.

[Ann Lou · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Zombageddon stars!

Ridiculous and Funny.  It's laugh out loud and snort funny.  I enjoyed it immensely.

Bright side to the zombie apocalypse: 
Either you can enjoy knowing your enemies are now zombie food, or you're a zombie yourself and you can enjoy eating them.  Either way it's win/win.

We have a geek shape shifter as the Hero (Zeke).  He has a doctorate in folklore and mythology and tries to look for buried treasures.  He is a dreamer and always been different with his packmates.  But every dream he'd ever had is the h.

"You are my person."

The h Scotlyn works for Zeke in Topless Golf World. One day, a pink haze covered the sky and that was the start of Zombageddon. 

"Do you know how to shoot?"

"Of course I do.  You pull the trigger."

" You sayin' that respectable people don't frequent Topless Golf?  I resent that.  We once had the Mayor visit us."

"She was trying to shut us down!" (LOL)

" I am pretty sure there's a law that says you're allowed to run over any monsters trying to eat you, so let's try not to waste time dodging them."

" Did Luke Skywalker have any tips on how to take out armed guards from twenty yards away? Cause all our weapons sank."

Star Wars is his religion so a lot of Star Wars references :)

" Nice plan.  Kinda like A New Hope."

"I know.  Star Wars can teach you anything."

[Angela James · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars, I thought this was cute, adorable and fun. A little campy, which adds to the fun feel. I don't think this would be for everyone, but if you love Shelly Laurenston, it's probably worth a try.

Cliffhanger: No
HEA: Yes
Cheating: No
Rape: No
Violence: some, mostly zombie-related violence but not overly gory
POV: 3rd person alternating hero/heroine
Sensuality level (1 being kissing only and 5 being Penthouse Letters graphic:: 2, it's not sweet but it's not sexy either. Level of sensuality fit the book.
Grammar errors/typo level (1 being what you'd see in any book, 5 being this read like a rough draft): 3

[Ashleyjo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yep, hilarious dry OTT humor … with all sorts of paranormal and a crazy romance. Brilliant.

[Celestine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my first book by Cassandra Gannon, and it was a fast-paced, quip-filled romp that reminded me of the TV series "True Blood" at its campiest. I only saw that show sporadically, and never read the books upon which the series was based, but that same over-the-top, gory humor and banquet of paranormal characters infuses this book. Add in zombies and the schizophrenic action doesn't stop from the minute the first "Z" lurches across the parking lot of Las Vegas's Topless Golf World.

The cheesy, sleazy mini-golf venue is owned by Zeke and managed by Scotlyn. Fortunately for Scotlyn, hunky slacker Zeke has a few paranormal tricks up his sleeve and a powerful love for his employee. Animal instincts and over-protective tendencies can't hurt when the town is being overrun by the zombie horde.

It takes awhile for Zeke and Scottie to get to the X-rated action - avoiding "Zombageddon" will do that to your love life. On the way, there are several touching (and hilarious) moments as they declare and demonstrate their love for one another. Anytime these two were interacting was a lot of fun, and their first "time" together was surprisingly touching in an off-beat sort of way.

There is a large cast in this book, overindulgent melodrama is rampant, and a secondary love story takes up quite a few pages. The Las Vegas locale is played up, too. Plus, side-kick Brewer is hilarious. Everything about the plot, the characters and the dialogue is over-blown.

This book, especially, tosses out observant yet funny one-liners. In fact, they were coming so fast and furious, by each and every character, that I wished they would stop for awhile. Nothing too deep or angsty here, despite the alpha tendencies of some of the characters. "Love in the Time of Zombies" is intended to be pure entertainment. Nobody has to think too hard; just sit back and enjoy the show. I'll have to reserve another Gannon book for reading when I need unadulterated, adult escapism.

[Jessi ❤️ H. Vojsk [if villain, why hot?] · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Come on, have I made any secret of the fact that you're the one I want?" Scotlyn swallowed. "Are you really hitting on me during the end of the world?"

This is the third book I’m reading from the author and I absolutely love the writing and how funny the books always are.
This one was a funny zombie apocalypse mixed with vampires and shape shifters. Definitely a good read.

[Namera [The Literary Invertebrate] · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book sort of has a little bit of everything. It's funny, zany, romantic, contemporary, sci-fi, paranormal... you name it, it probably has it. This is by no means a bad thing. I really enjoyed this romp through Cassandra Gannon Land.

I had to dock a star ultimately because it felt like the book finished way too soon, and the gap between the last chapter and the epilogue is honestly a lot bigger than I was expecting. That's the bit I thought the actual story would cover.

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[HJ · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars.

Cutesy chick lit-ish type of zombie/shape-shifter/apocalypse story which would have been a bit higher rated if the editing had been a bit more thorough. Quite distracting with missing words and a plethora of typos. On the plus side of the issue, grammar was fairly acceptable.

[Malinda · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars

This was a very enjoyable story. I really liked Scotlyn and Zeke and liked their story a lot.

Scotlyn is the assistant (aka business manager) at a x-rated miniature golf course in Vegas. Scotlyn used to be a showgirl but got laid off and ended up taking the job at the miniature golf course out of desperation. It didn't pay her bills and her boss was a cross between a wet dream and a pain in the nether regions but she couldn't convince herself to quit.

Zeke is the owner of the x-rated miniature golf course and Scotlyn's boss. Zeke acts like a geek pervert and dresses atrociously but in reality, he's a good guy with brains and other skills Scotlyn would never guess. Zeke's also a shapeshifter that doesn't live with his pack and sees Scotlyn as "his"....even if he's not sure if he's good enough for her.

When the story begins, Scotlyn and Zeke are at the golf course after closing and we get to see a bit of their interactions. Things blow up when some drunk guy appears to be trying to vandalize part of the golf course and while trying to stop him, Scotlyn and Zeke discover that he is a zombie intent on eating them and there's many more where he came from. Although Zeke had been a bit iffy in his need to claim Scotlyn before this, the zombie apocalypse definitely solidified his feelings. Zeke became determined to keep Scotlyn with him, get them both to safety and find some of his pack to help out. Despite their somewhat contentious relationship, they quickly shed their previous attitudes and start working together, becoming a team of 2. There's a lot of crap going on and it's not easy for them to find safety and get out of Vegas but they and some friends/family do manage and by the end, Scotlyn and Zeke are safe and together and starting on a HEA.

This was a very enjoyable story. I thought Scotlyn was a pretty good heroine. She wasn't perfect but she was likable as well as being real and believable considering the situation she found herself in. Zeke was a good guy and I liked him a lot. I'm not sure why he portrayed himself so badly to Scotlyn before the apocalypse so if you do decide to read this book, don't let first impressions fool you. Overall, I liked the characters and the story very much and I found it very engaging so I'd recommend it. :D

[Jane · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars.
Personally, I just didn’t really vibe with the writing style very much. And it was just slightly too fast paced for me to truly care about the characters. It wasn’t a bad read, per se, but I got so bored at like 75% and just wanted to be done.

[romancelibrary · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Bright side to the zombie apocalypse: You will never have to wake up and go to your crummy job, again."

The title of this book is self-explanatory, but it also has a paranormal twist. There are shifters, vampires, and other supernatural beings in this world!

Scotlyn's life turns upside down when the zombie apocalypse begins and she finds out that her boss Zeke is actually a shifter. Now they're on the run, fighting zombies, and trying to find a safe and secure area.

Scotlyn may be broke, but at least she has great taste in fashion 😂 Of course, now that the zombie apocalypse is here, she doesn't have to worry about money anymore. But she's still going to give her boss Zeke fashion advice anyway 😂 And she's still going to try to control an uncontrollable situation, much to Zeke's amusement and frustration 😂

I had so much fun with this book. It didn't take itself too seriously and I just went along with it. There's also a great secondary romance featuring Joseff, a vampire king, and Darcy, a vampire who grew up with shifters. I'm a sucker for heroes who think they're ugly (Joseff) and who think they will never be somebody's special person (Zeke).

I enjoyed both romances, but I think I loved Joseff and Darcy the most. They were such an unexpected bonus! I totally didn't expect a secondary romance!

Overall, this book was a funny and wild ride, with some over the top ridiculous scenes, and I had a blast reading it. I can totally picture this book as a movie.

"Bright side to the zombie apocalypse: No more parking tickets. Ever."

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reread: 12/11/24-12/12/24

I completely forgot how much I enjoyed this book. This time around I just focused on the romance and not the zombies and it was so freaking good. This book has some of the best quotes.

Original review:

Let me just say that the only reason this got 3 stars was because I’m not a zombie girl. I don’t particularly enjoy violence and zombies are complete embodiments of violence.

But the way this was written? Truly well done. I was able to clearly picture every scene as if it was happening right in front of me. I can imagine it’s really difficult to write action scenes, but to write a whole book with them? And to do so while including romance? Hats off to Ms Gannon.

[Cc · Rating 3 out of 5]

Eh. Writing was good and it started well but it petered out fast. It just became so bogged down in every zombie, shifter, vampire trope that was ever written and overwhelmed any good parts. So, I would say if your interested in zombie romance this might be a diversion for you, but honestly only if you have KU.

[Tamara · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 🌟 rounded up

I jumped into this one not knowing what to expect but man am I so glad I took a chance!

Scotlyn (h) is working a dead end job in a topless mini-golf course after getting fired from her (kind of) showgirl job. Despite her undeniable attraction to him, Scotlyn isn’t the biggest fan of her lazy, slobbish and manwhoreish boss, Zeke (H). Or at least that’s what she tells herself, because really Zeke is the only friend she has. Then, a zombie apocalypse happens and everything she thought she knew changes very quickly.

Now, I was very skeptical about Zeke’s viability as a hero given the way he is described and acts in the first chapter or so. But he reallyyyy redeems himself and has actually become one of the best heroes I’ve read about in such a long time! He was sweet, SO protective of Scotlyn and he really changed for the better in order to get them through each crisis. It’s also revealed that he wasn’t really as bad as he let on. I really liked Scotlyn. She took everything in stride and really accepted Zeke for who he truly was. These two ended up being so swoony and perfect together. I loved them!

To say this was a chaotic read would be an understatement. There was constantly a new crisis, and every chapter it just kept getting stranger and stranger. At times this was a little exasperating, but it was also such a fun, entertaining read so I’m not going to complain too much. The side characters and side romance were all very enjoyable. This was basically a romance with two love stories and I liked both equally.

This was genuinely laugh out loud funny, so be prepared for the giggles with this one!

Safety:
h is a V (unfortunately), H had been a major manwhore in the past but celibate since meeting the h.
No ow or om drama.

[ᗰ.ᑕ. ❄️ O͎L͎D͎E͎R͎ ͎&͎ ͎W͎I͎S͎E͎R͎ · Rating 3 out of 5]

(Read August 2022)

Finding love after the zombie apocalypse is not easy—especially in Las Vegas, where the zombies aren’t the only ones trying to eat your brains! Between dodging the undead and evading the bad guys who caused the whole mess, the goal is to get to a safe place with a few family and friends amidst all the chaos. Good things the MCs are up to the challenge.




I enjoyed the humorous plot. It certainly had me laughing a few times!



🤣 A Few Excerpts:

“Do not stop this car. I don’t care if goddamn Bambi hops in front of us, run him the hell down.”

A frantic voice crackled over the intercom: “Attention shoppers, we are experiencing a mild disturbance and we’d like to ask all of you to exit the store in a calm and orderly… Oh my God! Oh my God, NOOOOO!!! Run, Betty! RUN, RU…!!!”
The announcement cut off on another scream and the cheery boy band music automatically started back up.

She shot him a mystified look. “Do you honestly think I’d ever go near a vampire?”
“You’re currently near two shape shifters,” Caleb interjected, “so self-preservation clearly isn’t your strong suit. Just to cover our bases, try not to eat poisoned candy or set yourself on fire, either.”

As the story neared the end, it turned overly sweet and "jumped the shark" when the FMC turned into a gorilla. (Yes, you read that right.)



🏕️ While the ending was a bit of a letdown (too rushed and overly cute), most of the book was good campy fun, packed with nearly nonstop action. In a world full of supernatural creatures, everyone—humans included—are fighting to be top dog.

The romance was pretty good. It started strong but didn’t end as well. I just wish I could have seen how it grew. They jumped too fast from "I don't like you" to "I've always loved you."

There were two low-steam sex scenes for the primary MCs, and two sex scenes for a secondary couple. I preferred their story because it was less saccharine. I wanted the "bad boys" to stay alpha-like, rather than turn into marshmallows-in-love.

I may attempt other books by this author.

👍 No skimming!

👎 Too many religious swear words like J.C. and Christ

[Caitlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a quick, easy Kindle Unlimited read that I was attracted to because I love zombie apocalypse romances. I quite enjoyed the beginning of it, but my enjoyment waned as I progressed through the book.

The strongest aspect for me was the comedic elements. It was campy, and the dialogue was humorous—it didn't take itself too seriously.

There were many side characters, and the romance written in the blurb (Scotlyn and Zeke) was not the only couple prominently featured which I found to be a nice bonus. Possibly if you don't like one couple, you may like the other, but that also means we are getting less page time with each. I found myself liking the secondary couple a bit more because they were a bit more my vibe and less sweet.

I did find that as we progressed through, it became increasingly chaotic with so many paranormal elements thrown in - zombies, shifters, vampires, werewolves, etc. Given how short the book was, I think Cassandra was trying to throw in so much variety that it lost some cohesiveness and my enjoyment waned somewhat. Perhaps if it were longer she would have been able to work them in more smoothly.

I also found the ending to be quite abrupt. We are whisked off to an epilogue with quite the passage of time to wrap everything up in a bow, but we're not shown how they get to that point, and that could have been interesting. It's almost as though the author drafted an outline of some plot points and things she wanted to include and an ending place she imagined, but halfway through lost interest in fleshing it out. Perhaps these ideas would have worked better as a duology or series.

[Viv “BookVixen” Gutierrez · Rating 5 out of 5]

This author is freakin amazing

I can’t believe how incredibly unique and funny this author’s plots are—and her writing is KILLER!!! So much creativity flows smoothly, and absolutely epic storylines and characters. I’ve been binging her books and so far, I love them all. But this, along with cowboy from the future, has to be one of my favorites.

I loved the heroine—sweet, plucky, with a backbone who gives the hero some work to do. She faces down the end of the world with amazing aplomb.

And our hero!! Sooo funny—nobody’s idea of a hero, and yet he ends up being so swoon-worthy! He starts out as a shiftless, irresponsible, jerkwad who still somehow manages to come off as adorable even as one has to roll their eyes at him. But he ends up being strong, capable and being the kind of man you can depend upon, the kind of man you want to carry you off into the sunset. I absolutely loved how the author drew out his character.

Hero’s past isn’t mentioned. There’s no abuse or cheating. And no ow/om drama. And I loved the innocence of the heroine, that she gives the gift of her virginity to the hero. There is a HEA with an epilogue.

[Shel Holmes · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG, another 1 day book. So much fun. Loved the characters. And they drug that poor kitty everywhere. The chemistry was right on between the mc’s. I loved their little team and the big team. And poor Pucci. My cats would know that if the zombies hit Texas, Momma is dragging around cat carriers.

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was so engaging and fun. It's very blockbuster. At some point, I thought it was too movie? And sometimes you forgot Scottlyn (the homage to Star Trek and Scottie being the transporter that brought you back home? HOW FUCKING ADORBS IS THAT!?) Was supposed to be in the scene because it focused too much on the bickering and planning. I thought one of the love scenes that happened in the middle of an escape was a bit tone deaf? But who am I to get in the way of a vampire mating ritual. I don't understand the obsession with lawful marriage? Especially if you have supernaturals and the literal end of the world. There's literally more important things to plan out. Also, I think this author is very obsessed with the colonies.

Despite these probably nitpicky complaints, she's fast becoming an automatic buy.

[Catheryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun book! I laughed a lot, especially in the beginning. I thought Zeke was so great and lovable (after we get to know him). I love that he is a bit nerdy and basically wanted to be Indiana Jones. Scotlyn was a good heroine. I did think that she was a bit too strong. For example, if she can pilot almost anything, then why is she an assistant at mini golf? Why not fly planes or helicopters??? So that was a convenient plot device that was a bit unrealistic. But overall, it was a fun story that had just about everything in it.

[nat. ❦ · Rating 4 out of 5]

No puedo creer que leí un libro que tiene zombies, vampiros, cambia-formas, romance en el fin del mundo, humanos científicos malos y no sé qué más, y que le estoy dando 4 estrellas, PERO CABRON ROMPIÓ MI BLOQUEO LECTOR JAJAJAJAJA

Yo no sé qué haré el día que Cassandra deje de sacar libros

[Courtney M Laughery · Rating 5 out of 5]

yet again, I was simply delighted!

[Carole Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 Stars

[MB (What she read) · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this much more than I was expecting to.