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Decay and Devour
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Expected 14 Mar 26Five years after the outbreak that turns people into zombies, all Kate has is hope--hope that her vaccine research will save everyone left. But after volunteering to patrol the safe zone and getting ambushed by a horde of infected, she can only think of saving herself.
As she runs from the horde, she's unceremoniously tackled by an infected and she's convinced it's the end.
Yet the infected doesn't rip her apart--it drags her to an abandoned home, instead.
Jordan has been infected for months with no hope of a cure. The virus rages like a beast in her, dragging her body around, making her see and do things no person should have to endure. She tries hiding in the recesses of her mind when she suddenly gains control of herself.
But the beast is not done lurking beneath the surface, whispering in her ear, urging her to kidnap this particular woman.
As Kate comes to and learns of Jordan's viral mutation, she grows determined to get back to the safe zone, confident it's the key to saving everyone. The two strike a Jordan will escort Kate to the safe zone, but she must come back with Jordan once the work is done, as the beast demands. The unlikely duo must survive hordes, raiders, and a cult in the mountains, all while trying to overcome their own demons. As they traverse the outskirts of the city, they find themselves leaning on one another and bonding in ways they didn't expect.
But in this world, happiness is fleeting.
This is a post-apocalyptic sapphic romance that blurs the line between science fiction and horror.
As she runs from the horde, she's unceremoniously tackled by an infected and she's convinced it's the end.
Yet the infected doesn't rip her apart--it drags her to an abandoned home, instead.
Jordan has been infected for months with no hope of a cure. The virus rages like a beast in her, dragging her body around, making her see and do things no person should have to endure. She tries hiding in the recesses of her mind when she suddenly gains control of herself.
But the beast is not done lurking beneath the surface, whispering in her ear, urging her to kidnap this particular woman.
As Kate comes to and learns of Jordan's viral mutation, she grows determined to get back to the safe zone, confident it's the key to saving everyone. The two strike a Jordan will escort Kate to the safe zone, but she must come back with Jordan once the work is done, as the beast demands. The unlikely duo must survive hordes, raiders, and a cult in the mountains, all while trying to overcome their own demons. As they traverse the outskirts of the city, they find themselves leaning on one another and bonding in ways they didn't expect.
But in this world, happiness is fleeting.
This is a post-apocalyptic sapphic romance that blurs the line between science fiction and horror.
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Expected publication March 14, 2026
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G.E. Masters
4 books84 followersG.E. Masters is an author of dark sapphic romance. Ever since she was a child, she was fascinated with imaginary worlds and creating complex characters in her head. Now, she's writing those stories to share. She writes all things paranormal to horror and loves morally grey characters and women's wrongs.
When she's not writing, she's at the pottery studio or at home with her two cats and dachshund.
When she's not writing, she's at the pottery studio or at home with her two cats and dachshund.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
Decay and Devour? More like this book devoured me!! God it was so good. Let me tell you, I am not a sci fi, post apocalyptic fan normally and zombies aren't my thing. BUT THIS WAS EVERYTHING!!
I swear I was on the edge of my seat from start to finish. I utterly adore Jordan and Kate, wow. Kate was fantastic, she truly was such an amazing character and believes in the work she is doing in the lab. When on a mission, she discovers or should I say *gets slammed* with a discovery about the virus and that discovery is our amazing Jordan. GAAAH Jordaaaaan, might be one of my new favourite FMCs. Jordan cannot understand why the virus made her want to kidnap this random woman, but now she has her she isn't letting her go.
Let me tell you, there's so much tension and chemistry!! There's so much wit in the exchanges between these two, I love their internal dialogue between interactions too. It's a wild ride as you follow both Jordan and Kate through the story as they face each challenge, including at times eachother and their internal conflicts throughout. It's such an emotional rollercoaster and because it's G Masters, it's written to perfection. These characters have so much depth and relatability to them, you just can't help but love them and want the absolute world for them. Not to mention, the spice 👀🥵 YES. Gah I just am in love.
The horror elements were super well done, at times it often felt eerie and almost like it could be too real and I love how descriptive each scene was. Honestly this might just be another one of my all time favourite reads of the whole of 2025. If your after a Sapphic horror sci-fi thriller with spice then this is absolutely for you, and it's just GAH perfection.
I won't say anymore because I don't want to spoil anything
Things I loved:
- Sapphic Romance (FF)
- Infected kidnapper and non infected captive
- So much tension
- Mental health rep including PTSD, anxiety and depression (note suicidal ideation)
- BLOOD CONSUMPTION, also CNC and dubcon
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️Open door and detailled, multiple scenes
Burn: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I swear I was on the edge of my seat from start to finish. I utterly adore Jordan and Kate, wow. Kate was fantastic, she truly was such an amazing character and believes in the work she is doing in the lab. When on a mission, she discovers or should I say *gets slammed* with a discovery about the virus and that discovery is our amazing Jordan. GAAAH Jordaaaaan, might be one of my new favourite FMCs. Jordan cannot understand why the virus made her want to kidnap this random woman, but now she has her she isn't letting her go.
Let me tell you, there's so much tension and chemistry!! There's so much wit in the exchanges between these two, I love their internal dialogue between interactions too. It's a wild ride as you follow both Jordan and Kate through the story as they face each challenge, including at times eachother and their internal conflicts throughout. It's such an emotional rollercoaster and because it's G Masters, it's written to perfection. These characters have so much depth and relatability to them, you just can't help but love them and want the absolute world for them. Not to mention, the spice 👀🥵 YES. Gah I just am in love.
The horror elements were super well done, at times it often felt eerie and almost like it could be too real and I love how descriptive each scene was. Honestly this might just be another one of my all time favourite reads of the whole of 2025. If your after a Sapphic horror sci-fi thriller with spice then this is absolutely for you, and it's just GAH perfection.
I won't say anymore because I don't want to spoil anything
Things I loved:
- Sapphic Romance (FF)
- Infected kidnapper and non infected captive
- So much tension
- Mental health rep including PTSD, anxiety and depression (note suicidal ideation)
- BLOOD CONSUMPTION, also CNC and dubcon
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️Open door and detailled, multiple scenes
Burn: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Review of advance copy received from Author
WOW, this book was packed with tension, intensity, thrill and pure heat when it came to the two main characters. A virus has taken over an island and the infected people have turned into zombies. Things take a turn with one of the main characters, Kate, while she is going on a mission and she is faced with an unbelievable discovery about the virus that she thought was impossible and it's an infected named Jordan. Jordan battles with the virus inside her and can't understand why Kate has become a main focus to her virus. The emotional rollercoaster you go through is wild but so worth it. Only G.E could make a book that makes you nervous and hot all at the same time. If you're looking for a horror thriller with sapphic spice that will leave you breathless? please DIVE into this book.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I ate this book up! It had me on the edge of my seat from the very beginning.
This story follows Jordan and Kate as they try to navigate life after a deadly virus breaks out on the island.
The story has a lot of horror elements but it's also incredibly heartfelt.
Which is to be expected with G.E. Masters. Her stories are so fascinating and at times they can be heartbreaking. 🥹
Now, into the romance. Gosh, the chemistry between the two FMCs? Its insane! I seriously could not get enough of them! The unconditional loyalty and love between them was just everything to me.
10/10.
This story follows Jordan and Kate as they try to navigate life after a deadly virus breaks out on the island.
The story has a lot of horror elements but it's also incredibly heartfelt.
Which is to be expected with G.E. Masters. Her stories are so fascinating and at times they can be heartbreaking. 🥹
Now, into the romance. Gosh, the chemistry between the two FMCs? Its insane! I seriously could not get enough of them! The unconditional loyalty and love between them was just everything to me.
10/10.
January 2, 2026
ARC REVEIW!
Ratings:
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
🌶️🌶️🌶️
🔥🔥
Loved this arc, love GE Masters!
Love GE Masters writing which is simple, to the point and making you want more in the end
This book pulled at my heartstrings making me think of so many different media’s that are my fav when it comes to a good read. Jordan and Kate were like the perfect duo starting out with their differences but finding that they were similar in the end.
This Monster dystopian romance was just amazing and that ending really made me want more! I’m so curious if there will be something I’ll be waiting for with this plot 🥰
🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋
Themes:
• Dystopain Monster sapphic romance
• mental health
• kidnapping
• blood play
• zombie viruses 🦠
Ratings:
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
🌶️🌶️🌶️
🔥🔥
Loved this arc, love GE Masters!
Love GE Masters writing which is simple, to the point and making you want more in the end
This book pulled at my heartstrings making me think of so many different media’s that are my fav when it comes to a good read. Jordan and Kate were like the perfect duo starting out with their differences but finding that they were similar in the end.
This Monster dystopian romance was just amazing and that ending really made me want more! I’m so curious if there will be something I’ll be waiting for with this plot 🥰
🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋
Themes:
• Dystopain Monster sapphic romance
• mental health
• kidnapping
• blood play
• zombie viruses 🦠
January 8, 2026
Phewwww this was a rollercoaster!! So intense and exciting, through the entire story! The main characters were perfect, their banter was so fun and so real! Watching Kate figure out how to maneuver through so much chaos as just a we lab rat was fun! The story line was amazing and honestly, one of my greatest fears of our world.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Wow, what a story! I was absolutely hooked from the start. GE has such a great way of storytelling, you feel so immersed in the world, and have such a connection with the characters, and it all just flows so smooth and easy. I love the balance of horror/sci-fi and romance/spice and all the feels.
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