Surviving the Storm

A Zombie Apocalypse Love Story #6

by Kate L. Mary

Four months before the world ended, Melanie met Logan, the guy of her dreams. Too bad her younger sister’s drama screwed things up – again. Now, with most of the population dead and the future uncertain, Melanie isn’t sure what to think when he pops up. She’s level headed enough to know that romance can’t cure heartache or protect her from zombies, but that doesn’t mean it can’t help distract her from how horrible things are…

Genres: Zombies, Romance, Dystopia

119 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 28, 2018

About the author

I'm a mom of four, Air Force wife, and author of adult and young adult dystopian, post-apocalyptic, and science fiction. I love intense world building and character driven stories that feature strong female leads - as well as a side of romance - and any end of the world scenario. Zombies, aliens, a distant future where people have no clue how the world ended in the first place, you name it, I will create a story there!

Having lived in a lot of different places after more than a decade as an Air Force wife, I love setting my books in cities I've actually lived in to give them authenticity. I've resided in: Indiana, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, California, and Oklahoma but am currently back in my home state of Ohio where I live with my husband, four kids, two dogs, and three cats.

When I'm not writing, you can find me by my pool (in the summer), getting lost in some binge-worthy show or at a play with my husband, patronizing one of the great restaurants in my small town of Troy, Ohio with my family, or traveling. I want to see everything and make a point of visiting a new place every year!

Some of my favorite books are The Hunger Games, Pride and Prejudice, The Host, and The Stand. My favorite movies are Aliens, Jaws, Signs, Say Anything, Everything Everywhere All At Once, and The Greatest Showman.

Awards:

Outliers
Winner in the 2018 Kindle Books Awards for Sci-Fi/Fantasy Fiction
B.R.A.G.Medallion Honoree
Finalist in the 2018 Wishing Shelf Book Awards For Adult Fiction
Top 10 Finalist in the Author Academy Awards for Sci-Fi/Fantasy Fiction
Cover Finalist in the 2019 RONE Awards from InD'tale Magazine

When We Were Human
2015 Children's Moonbeam Awards Silver Medal winner for Young Adult Fantasy/Sci-Fi Fiction
2016 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Winner for Young Adult Science Fiction

Tribe of Daughters
Winner in the 2020 RONE Awards for Time Travel/Science Fiction
Bronze Medal Winner in the 2019 Readers' Favorite Book Awards for Science Fiction
Honorable Mention in the 2018 SPR Book Awards

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Reviews

[Mandy Reads Indie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think the reason I loved this one so much was because we got to see the transformation so vividly through the eyes of Melanie while seeking shelter from the virus. And also hearing the story of how her and Logan’s tale began 4 months before the virus struck and took away nearly everyone they loved. This was a great book.

I hate that I am nearly done with this series, with just one more to go. But I do hope that Mary keeps on with it. I have adored getting glimpses of the how the virus struck different people in different parts of the US.

Another intense read, SURVIVING THE STORM had my heart pumping and mind running. 5 Stars!

[Serena Books · Rating 3 out of 5]

’Todo fuera de esta habitación bien podría haberse derrumbado, pero en ese momento, no estábamos más que Logan y yo. Ni zombis, ni hermana desaparecida, ni familiares ni amigos muertos, ni huracán.’





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Surviving the Storm de Kate L. Mary Serie Zombie Apocalypse Love Story libro 6

Argumento:

¿Te apetece un poco de calor en tu apocalipsis? Repletas de supervivencia apocalíptica y romance apasionado, ¡las novelas cortas de amor sobre apocalipsis zombi te encantarán! ¡Consigue las nueve ahora y sumérgete en un romance apocalíptica!

Cuatro meses antes del fin del mundo, Melanie conoció a Logan, el hombre de sus sueños. Lástima que el drama de su hermana menor lo arruinara todo, otra vez. Ahora, con la mayoría de la población muerta y el futuro incierto, Melanie no sabe qué pensar cuando aparece. Es lo suficientemente sensata como para saber que el romance no puede curar el dolor ni protegerla de los zombis, pero eso no significa que no pueda distraerla de lo horrible que es la situación...

Ambientada en el mismo universo que la serie Broken World , esta novela es una lectura rápida y apasionante que te dejará con ganas de más.



Mi humilde opinión:

Romance postapocalíptico, durante un virus, zombis, mejor amigo del ex prometido de su hermana, atracción instantánea.

Qué familia la de Melanie! Tessa, la hermana era muy inmadura y quería sacudirle un poco de sensatez! Me dio pena que Rick la dejara en el altar y también que Melanie no haya podido tener una oportunidad con Logan, el mejor amigo de Rick, que se habían gustado a primera vista. Cuatro meses después se vuelven a encontrar pero ahora están enfrentando un virus mortal, muertes y zombis, y Rick que también ha sobrevivido. Me dieron ganas de golpear a Rick porque entendí que no quisiera apresurar las cosas casándose con Tessa pero tenia que darse cuenta justo cuando el cura los estaba casando? por que no le dijo antes sobre sus dudas? Pero cuatro meses pasaron y él apocalipsis zombi lo cambió. Me gustaba la idea de una segunda oportunidad entre ellos, me parecía que se querían y el otro les importaba de verdad.

Hubo muchos momentos de tensión y miedo cuando la gente en el sitio de refugiados en El Coliseo comienza a cambiar después de que los mordieran y se dan cuenta que los zombis son reales. Melanie y Logan se acercan cuando escapan, separándose de Tessa y Rick, para el colmo, un huracán desata su furia sobre la ciudad cuando llegan a la casa de Melanie donde se quedan con la esperanza de que su hermana y Rick hayan escapado y regresen.

La historia fue super corta, entretenida, con la mezcla de suspenso, acción, peligro y momentos spicy que acostumbra la serie, lo que me gusta es que cada una es distinta a la anterior.

[Scarlet · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this book via a free promo code and this is my voluntary review. A world ending virus??? A family secluded in Lockdown and the horror of losing people you love?? Yeah guess I'm a 2020 glutton for punishment but thankfully I do not have Melanies current Zombie problem. Logan is best man at her younger sister Tessa's wedding before disaster strikes and Ricky get cold feet, leaving his bride at the altar. 4 months later and its a horrid flu thats wiping out humanity... and reanimating them. Surviving losing her middle sister, and both of her parents.. Melanie is heading to the refugee centre with her younger sister Tessa when they run over a man with their car... Logan. Hero duty calls and he escorts them to the refugee centre... and then... ZOMBIES and a storms a-coming. Nakedness happens. I enjoyed this story.

[Shayay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Listened to this story on Audible. Narrator, Alexa Elmy, does a really good job. Nice tone to her voice. Quality performance and recording. Recommended!

This one is a short story told from Melanie's POV. Melanie meets Logan at her sister's wedding; both are attracted to the other, but things go from bad to very bad quickly. Doubts and zombies causing problems! After the wedding, some people start getting sick and dying, but there are those that don't stay dead. It's all very surprising for Melanie; she needs to decide what she's going to do to survive. Entertaining, quick zombie story with some lovely romance. Liked the chemistry between Melanie and Logan! The ending is a bit abrupt, but still a fun read. Mainly a romantic focus, but there's some fun action with zombies and a storm.

[2OCC Reviews · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I have read all the other books in this series, I have to admit that I was disappointed in this one. The others have me what felt like a well rounded story and this one, while I liked both Logan and Melanie I just didn’t feel the connection they had. I couldn’t feel the fear of what was happening and the terror when it came to running for their lives. I will read more from this author, this one just didn’t hit the spot that I was hoping it would. 3 stars because the plot was good and the characters were likable enough to have me read it in one quick sitting. Maybe if it had been more drawn out it would have click for me. #2OCCJD

[Cc · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too much going on for a novella. It felt unfinished. I've really liked most of her novella apocalypse love stories (the first one I loved and still hold out hope that she'll finish it), but this one I could take or leave. I wish she would write full length romance in this world. We have so few authors that can write as well as she can writing this type of romance. But they can't all be to my taste, can they?

[Danyelle Wadsworth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Logan and Melaine

It was a decent read. I read it in one day. The story was easy to follow and the characters were mostly believable. The siblings were definitely believable. It has a good little romance in it. All in all of you are into quick zombie\romance books read this. If you want full on fire with your zombie this isn't for you.

[Ashley Hedden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Surviving the Storm (A Zombie Apocalypse Love Story Book 6) was a great read by Kate L. Mary. Melanie met the man of her dreams, Logan, four months before the world ended. But like always, her younger sister's drama screwed everything up. Most of the population is dead, and then Logan pops up again. I really enjoyed Melanie and Logan's story and can't wait to read more by the author.

[Emma-Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wanted more!

Really good short story, 👌 characters were developed well and were entertaining. Plot flowed nicely too. Only complaint was that it wasn't a full length novel, really felt it had the potential to be fleshed out some more. Good job though nevertheless.

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the story of Melanie & Logan. In love in the past, thrown together again during the Zombie Apoc, they get the chance to rediscover each other and move past old hurt.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Too Short!!

I liked the story but it was just too short! I would have liked to hear what happened to her sister and Rick in the shelter and what happens next!! Still good!

[Camille · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was so short. I guess I expected more?