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Love the Bombshells: A Post-Apocalyptic Base Building Adventure
Who said you can't rebuild after a nuclear war?
I thought volunteering to be put into cryostasis for three days would be a great way to make some extra cash. Apparently, the rest of the world thought it would be a great time for an all-out nuclear war.
Destruction was unleashed on such an incredible scale they say the very laws of physics changed. Now, massive mutants roam the city, looking for something—or someone—to eat. Violent gangs fight for control of the city's remains. Strange, human-animal hybrids are now part of our struggling societies. And perhaps strangest of all, magic is now real. Yeah, I'm still trying to process that one.
But it wasn't all bad. A small society took me in and taught me to survive. They gave me hope for a future. In fact, I've decided to start my own settlement, and I'm going to use all that I've learned to make it into a fortress. I wasn't going to let something like nuclear annihilation get me down. I was going to survive, and maybe find a good woman or two to keep me warm at night.
Or, you know. At least until the mutants show up. Then, it's time to fight.
I thought volunteering to be put into cryostasis for three days would be a great way to make some extra cash. Apparently, the rest of the world thought it would be a great time for an all-out nuclear war.
Destruction was unleashed on such an incredible scale they say the very laws of physics changed. Now, massive mutants roam the city, looking for something—or someone—to eat. Violent gangs fight for control of the city's remains. Strange, human-animal hybrids are now part of our struggling societies. And perhaps strangest of all, magic is now real. Yeah, I'm still trying to process that one.
But it wasn't all bad. A small society took me in and taught me to survive. They gave me hope for a future. In fact, I've decided to start my own settlement, and I'm going to use all that I've learned to make it into a fortress. I wasn't going to let something like nuclear annihilation get me down. I was going to survive, and maybe find a good woman or two to keep me warm at night.
Or, you know. At least until the mutants show up. Then, it's time to fight.
466 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 21, 2025
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June 16, 2025
At 70% I’m gonna DNF this book.
For ideas and setting this book was right up my alley. But all the characters seemed simple and one dimensional. A couple of noticeable grammatical errors kept lifting me out of the world, and i just wasn’t enjoying this one as much as i had hoped.
Great concepts, lacking execution.
For ideas and setting this book was right up my alley. But all the characters seemed simple and one dimensional. A couple of noticeable grammatical errors kept lifting me out of the world, and i just wasn’t enjoying this one as much as i had hoped.
Great concepts, lacking execution.
April 17, 2025
Being a big fan of the Fallout game series, I had high hopes for this book. Those hopes weren't realized all that well.
The MC finagles his way into being a test subject for a cryogenic lab that will test on humans just days before a global nuclear war begins. He wakes up 80 some years later after the power finally runs low on his chamber, and out into the remains of downtown Baltimore he goes. He's found by a grizzled veteran of this new world, and goes to a pocket community in the city. There, he meets a really hot catgirl, and starts his adventures.
I didn't like the MC much. To me, his priorities always felt off. His insights into pre-war Baltimore prove valuable, but he's argumentative and wants to do things his way. This culminates in a fight where he, the catgirl, and the grizzled veteran end up leaving the community and heading out on his own, all on day 3 of his waking.
At that point, he really gets a bit squirrely with what is important. Like spending time gutting everything out of his dream car, a Porsche 911, so he can make it electric. Yet they haven't even set up a perimeter around their homes. They have no way to get water to their houses. They've barely planted any seeds for veggies, and it's fall so they won't grow much of what they did plant. Honestly, except for book plot logic, he/they should be dead by winter due to poor priorities.
The catgirl is the lone eligible woman he's met, and they do become lovers. She knows she'll probably have to share him in the future. She's not bad, though fairly predictable. The intimate scenes were tame.
I may read another book in this series, but it will be low on my TBR pile.
The MC finagles his way into being a test subject for a cryogenic lab that will test on humans just days before a global nuclear war begins. He wakes up 80 some years later after the power finally runs low on his chamber, and out into the remains of downtown Baltimore he goes. He's found by a grizzled veteran of this new world, and goes to a pocket community in the city. There, he meets a really hot catgirl, and starts his adventures.
I didn't like the MC much. To me, his priorities always felt off. His insights into pre-war Baltimore prove valuable, but he's argumentative and wants to do things his way. This culminates in a fight where he, the catgirl, and the grizzled veteran end up leaving the community and heading out on his own, all on day 3 of his waking.
At that point, he really gets a bit squirrely with what is important. Like spending time gutting everything out of his dream car, a Porsche 911, so he can make it electric. Yet they haven't even set up a perimeter around their homes. They have no way to get water to their houses. They've barely planted any seeds for veggies, and it's fall so they won't grow much of what they did plant. Honestly, except for book plot logic, he/they should be dead by winter due to poor priorities.
The catgirl is the lone eligible woman he's met, and they do become lovers. She knows she'll probably have to share him in the future. She's not bad, though fairly predictable. The intimate scenes were tame.
I may read another book in this series, but it will be low on my TBR pile.
December 16, 2025
It was fine. I’ve never read any of his work before or listened to it. The voice actors did an amazing job.
The concept is great I love fallout. However, that’s the best I can say.
Everything that occurs in this book should have been over the course of a few months when in the writing it took place over days. The characters grasp on his new reality too quick. His acceptance of the way things mare too quick. The relationship with the Kat girl way too fast. It’s just everything is on fast-forward and I can think of no reason to write like that other than needing to get the books done or wanting to get the books done.
Some parts were needlessly repetitive or contradictory. One minute the main character would think of turning the 911 into an electric car and then a minute later a book would be found talking about building electric motors, and the girl would say “oh you could do that to the Porsche” and the main character would say “oh yeah that’s a great idea. Why did I think of it? You’re so beautiful and smart.”
I’m going to change my score for this book… After going over the above, I honestly think that the writer writes for people who are dumb; are we not supposed to realize that he’s cutting and pasting whole conversations but changing who says what just pages or chapters later I don’t know if this is how he writes but if it is he’s a terrible author.
The concept is great I love fallout. However, that’s the best I can say.
Everything that occurs in this book should have been over the course of a few months when in the writing it took place over days. The characters grasp on his new reality too quick. His acceptance of the way things mare too quick. The relationship with the Kat girl way too fast. It’s just everything is on fast-forward and I can think of no reason to write like that other than needing to get the books done or wanting to get the books done.
Some parts were needlessly repetitive or contradictory. One minute the main character would think of turning the 911 into an electric car and then a minute later a book would be found talking about building electric motors, and the girl would say “oh you could do that to the Porsche” and the main character would say “oh yeah that’s a great idea. Why did I think of it? You’re so beautiful and smart.”
I’m going to change my score for this book… After going over the above, I honestly think that the writer writes for people who are dumb; are we not supposed to realize that he’s cutting and pasting whole conversations but changing who says what just pages or chapters later I don’t know if this is how he writes but if it is he’s a terrible author.
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November 12, 2025
I'm not an author and have zero clue what goes into actually writing a book this is just my honest take as a reader.
3 Stars
I went with the audiobook version, and the voice actors absolutely carried this thing
I'm not planning to continue with book 2.
It was fine, but not compelling enough to keep me invested in the series.Here's the thing: the title promises "base building adventure," but you don't get ANY actual base building till later in the story. and it's not really Base building as much as it is hey I found some empty houses let's clean them and live in them.
The pacing is all over the place—super slow setup, then rushed character relationships, then ending right when the actual base building adventure is supposed to start.My
Rating System:5 stars: Exceptional, life-changing, or will reread multiple times
4 stars: Highly enjoyable, likely to reread, would recommend
3 stars: Decent read, might not remember long-term
2 stars: Not for me, struggled to finish
1 star: Poorly written or factually Incorrect
bottom Line: 3 out of 5 stars. Entertaining enough to finish, but forgettable. If you're into harem post-apocalyptic fiction and don't mind slow starts, give it a shot. Just know the "base building" doesn't actually happen until book 2.
3 Stars
I went with the audiobook version, and the voice actors absolutely carried this thing
I'm not planning to continue with book 2.
It was fine, but not compelling enough to keep me invested in the series.Here's the thing: the title promises "base building adventure," but you don't get ANY actual base building till later in the story. and it's not really Base building as much as it is hey I found some empty houses let's clean them and live in them.
The pacing is all over the place—super slow setup, then rushed character relationships, then ending right when the actual base building adventure is supposed to start.My
Rating System:5 stars: Exceptional, life-changing, or will reread multiple times
4 stars: Highly enjoyable, likely to reread, would recommend
3 stars: Decent read, might not remember long-term
2 stars: Not for me, struggled to finish
1 star: Poorly written or factually Incorrect
bottom Line: 3 out of 5 stars. Entertaining enough to finish, but forgettable. If you're into harem post-apocalyptic fiction and don't mind slow starts, give it a shot. Just know the "base building" doesn't actually happen until book 2.
September 18, 2025
Well, this was not what I was expecting. Honestly, I usually pick up the free books on Kindle, expecting some quick read with lots of stuff that I am going to skip past. I usually just read these kinds of books for the brain rot, before diving into other "real" books.
However, for a book that is under the "Harem" and "Smut" books, the spice level on this was quite tame, compared to mainstream books out there. (Yeah, I'm looking at you, Romantasy.) Instead, there is a well-thought out world that is reminiscent of the Fallout world.
The Green Men, Beastkin, and cannibals, all have plausible reasons for existing.
Jacob is terrifying, as he should be, although I am hoping that his character will become more well-rounded as the story progresses.
I will admit that the relationship in the book between Mark and Shayla, felt like pretty much every other book in this genre. They meet, flirt, and hook up. She goes from terrifying to super lovey-dovey, completely changing her character in the second half of the book, which was disappointing because she is definitely awe inspiring at points. (Ask the Druid).
Overall, it was a good surprise in this genre.
However, for a book that is under the "Harem" and "Smut" books, the spice level on this was quite tame, compared to mainstream books out there. (Yeah, I'm looking at you, Romantasy.) Instead, there is a well-thought out world that is reminiscent of the Fallout world.
The Green Men, Beastkin, and cannibals, all have plausible reasons for existing.
Jacob is terrifying, as he should be, although I am hoping that his character will become more well-rounded as the story progresses.
I will admit that the relationship in the book between Mark and Shayla, felt like pretty much every other book in this genre. They meet, flirt, and hook up. She goes from terrifying to super lovey-dovey, completely changing her character in the second half of the book, which was disappointing because she is definitely awe inspiring at points. (Ask the Druid).
Overall, it was a good surprise in this genre.
March 5, 2026
I really wanted to give this a four, but just can't. Too many issues with it, the MC is an idiot, but he is a HS dropout so it's at least rational, just annoying. The wish-fulfillment can be a little cringe too, he's put in a situation were his HS education makes him the smartest person, he has the first two women he comes across, that also wants to kill all other men, that either throw themselves at him, or fall for him instantly. And the car was just cringe, you would convert it to wood gas before considering chemical based batteries, and there are more things immediately relevant to their survival before a sports car...
Also the women are all stacked and bootilicious...the author does know what these parts are made of right? How are these starving women getting enough fat to "suffocate another person with their chests".
They're aspect's of the world building I find interesting, the fallout/fantasy mashup is intriguing. The MC just being normal I can see adding interesting challenges to the story.
I hope the author focuses more on the "base building" that is supposed to be the most relevant trope as it's in the title.
Also the women are all stacked and bootilicious...the author does know what these parts are made of right? How are these starving women getting enough fat to "suffocate another person with their chests".
They're aspect's of the world building I find interesting, the fallout/fantasy mashup is intriguing. The MC just being normal I can see adding interesting challenges to the story.
I hope the author focuses more on the "base building" that is supposed to be the most relevant trope as it's in the title.
July 1, 2025
I did this one as an Audiobook. Over all I enjoyed it and it had good flow. Its a simple story and goes where expected. This is labeled as the Genre: Smut which I didnt see really how till I was in the middle of the grocery store listening to a blow by blow description of a sex scene while shopping for vegetables! Other than that 10 min and a few pages scattered here and there I didnt think the whole story deserved that label but here we are. If you want a quick simple enjoyable descriptive story to pass the time this is the series for you!
January 16, 2026
A Men's Adventure story about a guy who spends 80 years in cryogenic slumber that causes him to wake up in the post-apocalypse Baltimore. There's no catgirls, psychics, and a bunch of murderous evil tribals. The Fallout influence is pretty extensive but that's not a bad thing. I don't care for the fact the paragraphs are separated by spaces but that's common in indie fiction. Overall, a very fun light read.
March 22, 2025
Love this book
Love this book. Milky is a massively good author. I have all the books, without exception, and I have to say, I lived a bunch, but liked them all. Great story lines, character development is on target, antagonists are real, and the scenes are steamy without getting raunchy. Very happy to have found this author to follow.
Love this book. Milky is a massively good author. I have all the books, without exception, and I have to say, I lived a bunch, but liked them all. Great story lines, character development is on target, antagonists are real, and the scenes are steamy without getting raunchy. Very happy to have found this author to follow.
July 14, 2025
A Super Fun start to a new series.
I loved this book. Not an new premise, but well-done. Interesting MC who is not OG from the get-go, which to me makes it a much more interesting read. I liked the first LI. She is powerful and smart in her own right, which adds to the story. I'll keep reading this series.
I loved this book. Not an new premise, but well-done. Interesting MC who is not OG from the get-go, which to me makes it a much more interesting read. I liked the first LI. She is powerful and smart in her own right, which adds to the story. I'll keep reading this series.
January 3, 2026
Man, this is a good book
As an up-and-coming homestead, this book really speaks to me. It’s a really good book. It’s got action drama love post apocalyptic world man it’s it’s it’s good. It really is. It’s looking forward to reading volume two strongly suggest reading this one. I’ll definitely make you think.
As an up-and-coming homestead, this book really speaks to me. It’s a really good book. It’s got action drama love post apocalyptic world man it’s it’s it’s good. It really is. It’s looking forward to reading volume two strongly suggest reading this one. I’ll definitely make you think.
March 24, 2025
Looking forward to this series!
This book has got all the best stuff, a cool story, base building, a little bit of spice, a good amount of action, and downtime. I look forward to how the story will progress in the next one.
This book has got all the best stuff, a cool story, base building, a little bit of spice, a good amount of action, and downtime. I look forward to how the story will progress in the next one.
March 30, 2025
Fallout, eat your heart out
This book made me want to play fallout all over again. Mark is one hell of an MC, and I can't wait to see what he gets up to in the rest of the series. Also, I hate the druids... just saying.
This book made me want to play fallout all over again. Mark is one hell of an MC, and I can't wait to see what he gets up to in the rest of the series. Also, I hate the druids... just saying.
April 6, 2025
Great Read
Good apocalyptic survival story. The character creation is excellent. The storyline is well crafted. The pace of the story is also very good. Proofreading, spell and grammar checking were well done making for an enjoyable read. I’m looking forward to book 2.
Good apocalyptic survival story. The character creation is excellent. The storyline is well crafted. The pace of the story is also very good. Proofreading, spell and grammar checking were well done making for an enjoyable read. I’m looking forward to book 2.
April 8, 2025
Interesting posts apocalypse story
What started as a gig to make a few bucks turned into a hell of a mess. Well crafted characters, good world building. Along with a bit of spice. I'm looking forward to the next book.
What started as a gig to make a few bucks turned into a hell of a mess. Well crafted characters, good world building. Along with a bit of spice. I'm looking forward to the next book.
June 18, 2025
fun base building post apocalyptic book
Fun base building book about a guy who wakes up from cryogenic sleep post apocalypse. Story makes sense and I like the characters. Pretty good action too.
Fun base building book about a guy who wakes up from cryogenic sleep post apocalypse. Story makes sense and I like the characters. Pretty good action too.
March 24, 2025
Money for medical tests is nothing new, new is waking up after www3 and finding a new world.
March 27, 2025
Outstanding
I loved every moment of this book. It's just non stop go go go. Great story, really well written, lovable characters, more please 🙏
I loved every moment of this book. It's just non stop go go go. Great story, really well written, lovable characters, more please 🙏
March 31, 2025
Not really good at anything it tried for. The action was ok. The plot was nearly nil. The smut existed.
Very much Fallout 4 but Baltimore.
The last third was unintentionally suspenseful with the characters being kind of naively oblivious as they wandered around doing chores. Kept expecting the violence to happen that was so prominently shown the rest of the book.
Very much Fallout 4 but Baltimore.
The last third was unintentionally suspenseful with the characters being kind of naively oblivious as they wandered around doing chores. Kept expecting the violence to happen that was so prominently shown the rest of the book.
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April 4, 2025
Great read 👍
I thoroughly enjoyed it. I sincerely hope that the rest of you out there enjoy it as much as I did.
I thoroughly enjoyed it. I sincerely hope that the rest of you out there enjoy it as much as I did.
April 7, 2025
a Balmur story of Dystopian future
This is excellent, sign me up for the next book.
A grand travel log of West to East in Baltimore post apocalypse .
This is excellent, sign me up for the next book.
A grand travel log of West to East in Baltimore post apocalypse .
April 13, 2025
exciting
A good introductory book to start a new series. Plenty of danger, violence, drama, humor, horror, mystery, suspense, and romance.
A good introductory book to start a new series. Plenty of danger, violence, drama, humor, horror, mystery, suspense, and romance.
April 18, 2025
Super fun with a great sense of humor. A perfect one to go on the comfort book pile.
June 4, 2025
I like it
I rather like this this post apocalyptic new story. We don't have enough mutants is this type of genre, so it was refreshing
I rather like this this post apocalyptic new story. We don't have enough mutants is this type of genre, so it was refreshing
September 5, 2025
The story feels like it was written by a teen. It's pretty simple. The writing is simple, the plot is simple, and the speech is alright but somewhat awkward.
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November 10, 2025Great book, quick read too. Entertaining, funny and erotic at times, lol.
February 15, 2026
I was skeptical when I saw the comparisons to Fallout, because that’s everybody’s go-to comparison for these post-apocalyptic, “trying to rebuild” stories. But I have to admit, it’s an apt comparison in this case.
The story moves at a good clip, never lingering in any one place too long, before our MCs settle down to build their own place, but the glimpses we get of the world they travel through feel tantalizing in the way that the random houses and vaults feel in the Fallout games
The story moves at a good clip, never lingering in any one place too long, before our MCs settle down to build their own place, but the glimpses we get of the world they travel through feel tantalizing in the way that the random houses and vaults feel in the Fallout games
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