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Zombie Apocalypse #3
Bloody Sunset
In the steamy, thrilling conclusion of the Zombie Apocalypse Romance trilogy...
Caitlin Meadows has survived a plane crash, malicious government foot soldiers, and a zombie infested wasteland. Her life is nothing like it was only several months prior, but her one bright spot is her beloved Jack Booker-- the man she never would have imagined for herself and now cannot live without.
With more of their friends rescued and their numbers growing, Caitlin and Booker shoulder the responsibility of building a new community out of the rubble of once was.
But when tragedy strikes and grotesque clues point to there being a murderer in their midst, can Caitlin and Booker uncover the threat before it's too late?
Or will they meet a bloody end?
Caitlin Meadows has survived a plane crash, malicious government foot soldiers, and a zombie infested wasteland. Her life is nothing like it was only several months prior, but her one bright spot is her beloved Jack Booker-- the man she never would have imagined for herself and now cannot live without.
With more of their friends rescued and their numbers growing, Caitlin and Booker shoulder the responsibility of building a new community out of the rubble of once was.
But when tragedy strikes and grotesque clues point to there being a murderer in their midst, can Caitlin and Booker uncover the threat before it's too late?
Or will they meet a bloody end?
192 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 14, 2020
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Gwendolyn Harper
7 books161 followersGwendolyn Harper is the benevolent doppelganger (aka pen name) of author Lauren Devora. They share many similarities, including their love of stories, and enjoy being able to entertain audiences through the written word.
When she's not writing romances, Gwendolyn spends her time drinking coffee, petting dogs, and daydreaming about the next book she'd like to create.
For more info, follow Gwendolyn Harper on Instagram @gwendolyn.harper.books
When she's not writing romances, Gwendolyn spends her time drinking coffee, petting dogs, and daydreaming about the next book she'd like to create.
For more info, follow Gwendolyn Harper on Instagram @gwendolyn.harper.books
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November 23, 2024
Another one inhaled in no time at all, this was the perfect ending to an unputdownable series. From start to finish I was hooked, sad that this is the end and I have to say goodbye to these characters.
The author came out guns blazing with the last book, more angst, more heartbreak, more heat.
I loved this trilogy and will be one I’d definitely reread again. Highly recommend this series..
The author came out guns blazing with the last book, more angst, more heartbreak, more heat.
I loved this trilogy and will be one I’d definitely reread again. Highly recommend this series..
July 18, 2021
It was a great ending!
If you want to read about a badass girl, a lovely man and a lot of the zombies , yes this is the book.
If you want to read about a badass girl, a lovely man and a lot of the zombies , yes this is the book.
November 25, 2024
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Original Review 7/20/2020
Bloody Sunset was an awesome conclusion to Booker and Caitlin. While the story mainly focused on the group trying to settle in a new place someone is out to cause problems. This situation takes up most of the story and the person was pretty obvious, but it was easy to overlook. I was so focused on the couple because I loved the deep bond that had developed between Booker and Caitlin. They had such an amazing partnership and I adored how Caitlin was so possessive of Booker. They were constantly together, and their love was definitely unbreakable. There was a moment when my heart broke but lucky for me their HEA was a happy one. I definitely look forward to more books by this author.
Reread 5/14/2022
Reread 3/9/2021
Original Review 7/20/2020
Bloody Sunset was an awesome conclusion to Booker and Caitlin. While the story mainly focused on the group trying to settle in a new place someone is out to cause problems. This situation takes up most of the story and the person was pretty obvious, but it was easy to overlook. I was so focused on the couple because I loved the deep bond that had developed between Booker and Caitlin. They had such an amazing partnership and I adored how Caitlin was so possessive of Booker. They were constantly together, and their love was definitely unbreakable. There was a moment when my heart broke but lucky for me their HEA was a happy one. I definitely look forward to more books by this author.
December 23, 2020
* Review of series
So, my question is, why aren't more people reading this awesome series?
I have never read a book that combined the apocalypse, romance, sexy times, emotion, action, amazing characters in three concise books.
I was hesitant at first because I thought there was going to be a lot of world building, backstory and internal monologue, but there was none of that. The backstory came out organically through the dialogue which was very engaging. The author has a way of giving distinct personalities to most of the characters via the way they speak.
But the best part of this book are the main protagonists themselves. Booker and Caitlin are characters you would root for from the start. I just loved how their relationship developed. Their first meeting was hilarious, the witty banter that followed showed you their growing friendship and trust, and then ... sexual tension. I was surprised how steamy this book was in the midst of the apocalypse but it fit the desperation and the deep connection that developed over forced proximity.
The gore was not that gory (at least to me) , but you feel the urgency of the action scenes that will keep you turning the pages.
I just love how this couple was so devoted to each other. Normally I would be distracted when the accent of the character is spelled out in the book, but I found Booker's drawl very endearing as well as sexy. I love how protective he is of his songbird.
Although the third book slowed down a bit, and the bad guy was obvious, it did not lessen my apprehension about how the survivors will make it in the zombie-infested world. So if you're looking for a different read and even if post apocalyptic books are not your thing but you're the type who would read anything with a protective alpha hero, give this series a try!
So, my question is, why aren't more people reading this awesome series?
I have never read a book that combined the apocalypse, romance, sexy times, emotion, action, amazing characters in three concise books.
I was hesitant at first because I thought there was going to be a lot of world building, backstory and internal monologue, but there was none of that. The backstory came out organically through the dialogue which was very engaging. The author has a way of giving distinct personalities to most of the characters via the way they speak.
But the best part of this book are the main protagonists themselves. Booker and Caitlin are characters you would root for from the start. I just loved how their relationship developed. Their first meeting was hilarious, the witty banter that followed showed you their growing friendship and trust, and then ... sexual tension. I was surprised how steamy this book was in the midst of the apocalypse but it fit the desperation and the deep connection that developed over forced proximity.
The gore was not that gory (at least to me) , but you feel the urgency of the action scenes that will keep you turning the pages.
I just love how this couple was so devoted to each other. Normally I would be distracted when the accent of the character is spelled out in the book, but I found Booker's drawl very endearing as well as sexy. I love how protective he is of his songbird.
Although the third book slowed down a bit, and the bad guy was obvious, it did not lessen my apprehension about how the survivors will make it in the zombie-infested world. So if you're looking for a different read and even if post apocalyptic books are not your thing but you're the type who would read anything with a protective alpha hero, give this series a try!
February 22, 2024
Bloody Sunset fue un cierre perfecto para una trilogia que disfrute enormemente. Honestamente, leer esta saga fue salir un poco de mi zona de confort, me gusta el terror y el suspense pero de no haber sido por las magnificas reseñas que lei, no creo que le hubiera dado una oportunidad a estas novelas.
Este tercer tomo sigue la linea de los anteriores, es fluido, intrigante y lleno de escenas que te aceleran el corazon, ademas, el romance a parte de fantastico, esta llevado de una manera genial, no le puedo poner ni una sola pega.
Disfrute tanto de estas lecturas que me hubiese encantado que tuviera muchas mas partes, tengo la sensacion de que tardaria en aburrirme de leer sobre este mundo y sus personajes. Lo recomiendo mucho.
En resumen, una conclusion inmejorable, y aunque me hubiese gustado que algunos detalles quedaran mas cerrados, en general, fue un final a la altura de un libro y una saga muy memorable.
3.75 Estrellas!!
March 19, 2021
Really enjoyed this series! This 3rd one wasn't as good as the first two, probably because I preferred the smaller group dynamic rather than the larger group. I also didn't need the side drama, aren't zombies enough drama?
Overall, it was a satisfying end to this three book journey.
Overall, it was a satisfying end to this three book journey.
June 20, 2024
Tags: # dystopian
# damaged broken hero
# om_drama (a psycho murderer)
# zombie: sci-fi
# strong-fmc-heroine
# Part of a Trilogy
# damaged broken hero
# om_drama (a psycho murderer)
# zombie: sci-fi
# strong-fmc-heroine
# Part of a Trilogy
December 30, 2020
Awesome ending!
I would've given it five stars if the leads were lesbians. =oP
I would've given it five stars if the leads were lesbians. =oP
April 13, 2024
Goshhh I love this trilogy so much!!
January 3, 2021
Now and then you find a book that captivates you. No matter what genre or if it's a series (I stick to stand alones. Actually. 😉) But this one just had everything: action, love, laughter, "geeks", sex and the perfect ending. 🥰🤗👩❤️👨🧟♂️
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January 29, 2024this stressed me out! especially with the fake out at the end. made me concerned I should have checked the trigger warnings for the book.
nitpick: how did they bake bread?? where did the wheat come from?? this is tormenting me.
nitpick: how did they bake bread?? where did the wheat come from?? this is tormenting me.
June 22, 2025
I still missed the connection between Caitlin and Booker. the first book was the best for me. I didn't care much for all the people. the group was way too big for my liking. I really really wished the author would have given booker and cae more room.
June 27, 2024
This was a fun series with a great set of characters and a plot line which kept my interest through three books! I love a good zombie apocalypse comedy/romance. Though for the end of the world there was quite a bit of sex mixed in with the zombie killing.
March 22, 2024
I finished this last book and I will say that I loved reading it.
In this last installment the resistance and strength of the group as a unit was tested against an enemy more dangerous than the hordes of geeks. Caitlin and Brooker's love never wavered, but the uncertainty made them rethink whether it was the right thing to do to stick with each other. Luckily everything ended as it should.
It has been a trilogy full of action, terror, suspense, but above all love and friendship. A great message about how human beings can rise from tragedy and survive because it is not in their DNA to give up. The strength of the love between Caitlin and Brooker, their fortitude, fight and integrity and the friendship they offered to everyone was a great impulse for others not to give up.
I missed a glimpse into the future of the world with respect to the current one.
In this last installment the resistance and strength of the group as a unit was tested against an enemy more dangerous than the hordes of geeks. Caitlin and Brooker's love never wavered, but the uncertainty made them rethink whether it was the right thing to do to stick with each other. Luckily everything ended as it should.
It has been a trilogy full of action, terror, suspense, but above all love and friendship. A great message about how human beings can rise from tragedy and survive because it is not in their DNA to give up. The strength of the love between Caitlin and Brooker, their fortitude, fight and integrity and the friendship they offered to everyone was a great impulse for others not to give up.
I missed a glimpse into the future of the world with respect to the current one.
February 25, 2024
This series is underrated and if you like post apocalyptic romances you should read this.
This is a very action packed conclusion to the trilogy (that reads just like a one long book) and possibly a bit darker as they start to try and find a permanent place to live.
I really appreciate the suspense element, however I wish the author had hidden the bad guy better. I like to be creeped out and scared tho and not everyone wants that so this probably wouldn’t bother most readers.
Wraps up very satisfactorily and I loved the epilogue!
This is a very action packed conclusion to the trilogy (that reads just like a one long book) and possibly a bit darker as they start to try and find a permanent place to live.
I really appreciate the suspense element, however I wish the author had hidden the bad guy better. I like to be creeped out and scared tho and not everyone wants that so this probably wouldn’t bother most readers.
Wraps up very satisfactorily and I loved the epilogue!
May 22, 2024
This is my least favorite in the whole series.
The plot is basically an extended murder mystery, whodunnit sequence (which I HATE) and it felt less like an apocalyptic action romance and more like an episode of criminal minds.
We got way less Booker in this one (bummer) so their relationship took a backseat to the mystery (except when they smashed) and the camp dynamics were just…off. Add in a surprise pregnancy trope (HATE IT) and we’re really rolling.
Idk I just wasn’t feeling it. And the HEA was nice but felt like an afterthought
The plot is basically an extended murder mystery, whodunnit sequence (which I HATE) and it felt less like an apocalyptic action romance and more like an episode of criminal minds.
We got way less Booker in this one (bummer) so their relationship took a backseat to the mystery (except when they smashed) and the camp dynamics were just…off. Add in a surprise pregnancy trope (HATE IT) and we’re really rolling.
Idk I just wasn’t feeling it. And the HEA was nice but felt like an afterthought
June 7, 2024
Let me start by saying this series started out rocky. I almost dnf’ed the first book in total honesty. But with every chapter and every book it improved immensely. This last installment of the series was by far the best! Angst, mystery, betrayal, heartache, and a perfect HEA. I was on the edge of my seat! I teared up and almost cried toward the end- and to think I almost gave up on it! True zombie apocalypse book and it’s giving major “walking dead” vibes! But of course, with more romance added to the plot! Pretty solid read.
August 9, 2021
I really enjoyed this zombie apocalypse trilogy. It really reminded of The Walking Dead TV show that I enjoy watching. It was about survival in a completely changed world and building safe relationships since the zombies aren't the most dangerous thing out there, some other survivors are.
There was lots of action, romance, sexy times, and so many amazing characters. Caitlin is a strong badass and I loved her romance and partnership with Booker.
There was lots of action, romance, sexy times, and so many amazing characters. Caitlin is a strong badass and I loved her romance and partnership with Booker.
October 5, 2022
Maybe 3.5 stars?
My least favorite of the series. I feel like the author sacrificed some of Booker's strength as a character to make Caitlin stronger. I didn't like the hero worship of Caitlin in this book. I felt like Booker became this puppy that followed and just did as Caitlin said.
This story focuses more on the drama of the people at their compound than the survival or romance.
The ending of the series was still good though. Overall, a very entertaining series!
My least favorite of the series. I feel like the author sacrificed some of Booker's strength as a character to make Caitlin stronger. I didn't like the hero worship of Caitlin in this book. I felt like Booker became this puppy that followed and just did as Caitlin said.
This story focuses more on the drama of the people at their compound than the survival or romance.
The ending of the series was still good though. Overall, a very entertaining series!
March 25, 2024
overall 4 stars
I liked it so much more than I thought I would!
The angst? The thrill? It was so nerve wrecking!
I think I might really be into that apocalypse and survival stuff. Might dive deeper into that genre later. As long as it has someone like Booker in it I‘m sold!! The banter was so good and pretty funny, I enjoyed it a lot. plus it had a great ending!
gonna grab a physical copy as soon as they’re out!
I liked it so much more than I thought I would!
The angst? The thrill? It was so nerve wrecking!
I think I might really be into that apocalypse and survival stuff. Might dive deeper into that genre later. As long as it has someone like Booker in it I‘m sold!! The banter was so good and pretty funny, I enjoyed it a lot. plus it had a great ending!
gonna grab a physical copy as soon as they’re out!
December 2, 2022
I really enjoyed this series, I think it was well thought out and the main characters had good story arcs. I love apocalyptic stories and romance, this hit the spot, theres a lot of badly written ones out there but this is worth the read!
July 13, 2025
3.5 stars! What I loved about previous books I do love about this one. I just felt that the pacing to wrap up the story moved a little bit fast and plot wise. It took a little bit of a turn. I was still emotionally invested and I enjoyed it.
July 29, 2022
Great ride these 3 books!
March 27, 2023
Wish the whole thing was a bit longer and slower, especially the ending. If the end had been drawn out a bit I reckon I might have cried.
June 21, 2024
5 stars hands down!!
Absolute best one out of all 3!! Had me gasping and saying no no and tons more! 100% happy that I continued with the series! I wasn’t disappointed
Absolute best one out of all 3!! Had me gasping and saying no no and tons more! 100% happy that I continued with the series! I wasn’t disappointed
September 9, 2024
That's the kind of relationship I want.
April 17, 2024
Murder, mystery, mayhem. This was by far the best outta the three of this series. Yes it still continues to have a clunky sorta time hop where it’s accelerated speed through, BUT the plot for this one held stronger due to having the whole thing have a underlying mystery for you to focal on. Love it honestly even if I was already solid guessing in the whodunit early on.
Smidge more to the smut pile, more growth and a twist in the end that could’ve easily went one way or the other? And without spoilers here either ending would’ve been satisfying as the series wrap up.
Smidge more to the smut pile, more growth and a twist in the end that could’ve easily went one way or the other? And without spoilers here either ending would’ve been satisfying as the series wrap up.
June 28, 2025
2.5 rounded down because I didn’t like how it ended :/
I really really enjoyed the beginning of this. I loved how they settled at the school and started making a life. I do think that some of the group seemed very naïve (which was made much more apparent later), but that overall they had the right ideas going around.
I do still think that the romance was very lackluster, especially considering that this is marketed as a romance book. In my opinion, the romance is more of a subplot with the main plot being about establishing a homestead.
I also think that it was crazy how easily they accepted people into their group. Of course someone was going to be crazy if you did nothing to vet them.
I was very into the sabotage subplot, it really gave me some criminal minds vibes. However, I thought it was way too obvious. I also hated that Caitlin kept doubting her instincts.
My biggest issue and the reason for my low rating was the ending. I thought the end of the conflict was so stupid. It was also very rushed.
***spoiler below***
The fact that Caitlin was bitten and then part of the 0.8% (or whatever) of the population that’s immune to the virus was absolute bullshit. It would’ve been a better ending if she died. Literally ANYTHING else would have been a better ending.
I really really enjoyed the beginning of this. I loved how they settled at the school and started making a life. I do think that some of the group seemed very naïve (which was made much more apparent later), but that overall they had the right ideas going around.
I do still think that the romance was very lackluster, especially considering that this is marketed as a romance book. In my opinion, the romance is more of a subplot with the main plot being about establishing a homestead.
I also think that it was crazy how easily they accepted people into their group. Of course someone was going to be crazy if you did nothing to vet them.
I was very into the sabotage subplot, it really gave me some criminal minds vibes. However, I thought it was way too obvious. I also hated that Caitlin kept doubting her instincts.
My biggest issue and the reason for my low rating was the ending. I thought the end of the conflict was so stupid. It was also very rushed.
***spoiler below***
The fact that Caitlin was bitten and then part of the 0.8% (or whatever) of the population that’s immune to the virus was absolute bullshit. It would’ve been a better ending if she died. Literally ANYTHING else would have been a better ending.
June 29, 2020
Loved this series!
I'm really into Z. A. right now and I always want romance in the mix. This series for the bill perfectly. I loved the relationships, especially between Caitlyn and Booker, but also the people who became their extended family along the way. The romance was HOT. Booker is my new book boyfriend. A strong man who is also incredibly gentle and not afraid to love and go all in. Caitlyn is a strong female lead who cares deeply and can carry her own weight. I loved them as a couple. The zombie theme wasn't as intense as some other books I have read but the characters and story was so well done that you won't really notice because the story still really grand you. This is a series I will definitely dust off and read again. Absolutely worth a read.
I'm really into Z. A. right now and I always want romance in the mix. This series for the bill perfectly. I loved the relationships, especially between Caitlyn and Booker, but also the people who became their extended family along the way. The romance was HOT. Booker is my new book boyfriend. A strong man who is also incredibly gentle and not afraid to love and go all in. Caitlyn is a strong female lead who cares deeply and can carry her own weight. I loved them as a couple. The zombie theme wasn't as intense as some other books I have read but the characters and story was so well done that you won't really notice because the story still really grand you. This is a series I will definitely dust off and read again. Absolutely worth a read.
April 11, 2022
Hard to finish this type of series I think. I knew who the bad was for too long and it got frustrating waiting for the shoe to drop. Still give it 4 because it’s a solid series but this was my least favorite of the 3.
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