The End: An Apocalyptic Romance

The End #1

by Stephanie Albright

We all have it. That feeling that something bad is about to happen, something really bad. We don't like to think about it, and we never talk about it, but still, we worry about it. Sometimes, we can almost feel the Earth holding its breath and waiting. We are all preparing in our own ways. Some have built bunkers and gathered supplies, some have a contingency plan on paper - or maybe just in their head - but nothing concrete. Then there are those of us who are in the middle; we don't have a well-supplied bunker, but we have a stash of things we might need when that day comes and a sort of plan to go with it. We think about how much we will miss things like chocolate bars, wine, and coffee, and brainstorm about ways to preserve the things we will miss the most. We decide where to go, if leaving is possible, and consider the pros and cons of each possible location. The more pessimistic at heart are checking things off their bucket lists before it's too late and maybe even devising an exit strategy.

When Lucy and her sons wake up to a living nightmare on the last morning of their weekend camping trip, they must make the most of the people and resources surrounding them to endure. Along the way, Lucy finds romance during the end of the world as they fight to survive and discover the truth about the attack that has forever changed their lives.

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First published April 12, 2014

About the author

Stephanie Albright grew up in Amanda, Ohio. In 1986 she went to Mississippi for the summer and never went back. She graduated from Mississippi University for Women with a degree in Paralegal Studies and has a Masters in Education from Western Governors University. She loves history, travel and food, not necessarily in that order. Words have always been her passion, either reading or writing. She now lives in Alabama with a small flock of chickens and a very angry cat, who enjoys being outside almost as much as she does. Other than reading and writing, she loves gardening and learning about plants, and drinking coffee on the porch.

She is the author of several published novels.
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Reviews

[Stephanie Albright · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am very proud of this one!

[Lisa Harber · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic story of courage and Love.

I chose five stars because I could hardly put this book down. Ironically the story is about something I find myself thinking about often..The end of the world! It is very well written, I almost forgot it was a story and not really happening. Lots of heart warming moments in this book , I fell in love with Kevin and Lucy, so I was sad at the end. Hoping for a sequel.

[Lori Clark · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book and found it hard to put down because I wanted to know what happened! I found it realistic and often thought to myself -- something like this really could happen, and then what?!

The only complaint I had was that it seemed to read like a diary and I would have loved for the author to have been a little more descriptive in some of the things that happened. But that's just me, and my morbid curiosity.

The ending? Didn't see that one coming!

Bravo Stephanie!

[Earlleen Lloyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good and interesting story that hits all my interests.

I love a well written story. This one covers a unique set of events and has solutions. That is what keeps me coming back.

[Melinda · Rating 4 out of 5]

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One word for Stephanie Albright is she is very imaginative. We all wonder what would happen if this type of scenario did happen. Through The End: An Apocalyptic Romance we read about Lucy’s survival and how her family copes with things happening. It is hard to see things ever being clear again and through Lucy’s eyes we see how much she endures to make it comfortable for everyone else. There is little romance in this book and feel maybe it should be title The End: A survival Kit because in every chapter we see what Lucy goes through. I applaud for Stephanie Albright in creating a strong woman like Lucy yet still see her fear in things in this New World. All in all it was a good book a little hard to like in the beginning but once you get pass the beginning it all makes sense now.

[Kristin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Building a new life

I'm a huge dystopian fan and don't mind romance a bit but this book seemed a tad one dimensional character wise. The romance felt just forced on you. A good idea but the storyline just wasn't fleshed out enough for me to really feel for the characters.

At times I didn't know who was speaking and it just got annoying the writing style.

I don't regret reading this through the Kindle library but this story could have been so much better and I'm glad I didn't waste money on this short book.

[Anna Faversham · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lot of thought has gone into this book. There is a line in it which talks about electing 'leaders who want to serve others, not those who run for money, power and fame'.

Stephanie Albright sets about showing what is really important for people. In rebuilding a community she shows how finding a purpose in life and love really make a difference.

[Stacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Go read this book! :)