Interesting and thought provoking
I read the first book, and quickly read the second. This is a new concept for me (prepping), but incredibly fascinating. The dialogue and the romance can be a bit stilted at times, but the way things unfold and the situations arising more than made up for that.
I recommend this as a must read for preparing for any future disaster, mother earth or manmade, and I agree with inviting people you trust to help each other short or long term.