A Promise of Love in the Time of Zombies: A Romance Novel

William Cruz

Publisher: BookRix

Summary

Jenna, a single mother trying to hold her life together in "A Promise of Love in the Time of Zombies," meets Lucy, a blind waitress, at a convention. A zombie apocalypse breaks out before they get a chance to explore their desire, leaving them in a frantic battle for survival while sparks fly.
Jenna and Lucy start to view each other in a new way as they hunt for food and shelter and battle the dead. As they jointly confront the harsh realities of their new environment, they become close.
Jenna tells Lucy about her traumatic background, including her scheme to get vengeance on her violent ex-husband. She has the courage to confront her issues thanks to Lucy's encouragement.
But when Jenna's ex-husband appears, bringing violence and danger with him, their joy is short-lived. The furious attacker and a group of zombies have trapped Jenna and Lucy, and they must battle for their life.
In spite of the odds being against them, Jenna and Lucy succeed. They understand that their emotions for one another go beyond a fleeting desire. As they embark on the journey to reestablish their lives in the post-apocalyptic world, they make a commitment to stick together and support one another.
The compelling love tale "A Promise of Love in the Time of Zombies" is set against the background of the zombie apocalypse. It examines topics like emotional closeness, survival, and the everlasting power of the human spirit. For lovers of romance, horror, and post-apocalyptic literature alike, this book is a must-read since it has LGBTQ representation and a varied group of characters.

Available since: 12/22/2023.

Print length: 16 pages.

Contemporary Fiction

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