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Love and Decay, Volume One Kindle Edition

by Rachel Higginson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 948 ratings
Zombies- as if that wasn’t enough to ruin any girl’s dream of a happily ever after.

A vaccination gone oh so wrong and a huge portion of the world’s population was turned into Zombies. Reagan Willow is forced out of her home when her parents become casualties of the horrid Zombie Apocalypse. With the help of her best friend Haley, they’ve become somewhat of experts on surviving the dangers of a world thrust into chaos and decay. Reagan and Haley are on a vague mission to find somewhere safe to live out the remainders of their terrifying life when they stumble upon the Parkers, a pack of brothers that seem to have the survival thing down in a much more efficient and successful way than Reagan could ever have imagined.

Soon the Parkers become more to Reagan than just traveling companions and more than friendship starts to develop between her and Hendrix, the second oldest brother. But at the end of the world, nothing can be as simple as life and death. Now, Reagan is going to have to schedule falling in love between hunting and surviving. Hopefully she can last long enough to find out if true love can still exist when everything else has started to fall apart.
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    Love and Decay
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    342 pages
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  5. Publication date
    19 Sept. 2013
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00FITC0VA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Reckless Siren Publishing
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 19 Sept. 2013
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 342 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 9 ‏ : ‎ Love and Decay
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Rachel Higginson

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Rachel Higginson is the best-selling author of The Opposite of You, The Five Stages of Falling in Love, Every Wrong Reason, Bet on Us and The Star-Crossed Series.

She was born and raised in Nebraska, and spent her college years traveling the world. She fell in love with Eastern Europe, Paris, Indian Food and the beautiful beaches of Sri Lanka, but came back home to marry her high school sweetheart. Now she spends her days writing stories and raising five amazing kids.

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Customers find the book's storyline captivating and full of suspense, with one review highlighting its exciting fight scenes. Moreover, the characters are believable, and customers love the series, with one describing it as the best zombie series out there. Additionally, customers praise its readability, with one mentioning they couldn't stop reading it, and they appreciate the romance elements, with one particularly enjoying the Hendrix and Reagan relationship.

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14 customers mention ‘Story quality’14 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the captivating storyline of the book, describing it as an epic adventure with suspense and action.

"...This is beyond what I could have expected! The story sucks you in straight away, the characters are the right balance between classic end of the..." Read more

"...It's a great end of the world series. Excitement, romance, zombies, what more could you want. Lead characters are believable & very likable...." Read more

"...Ice to read a book without the constant bad language. It's a well presented story and easy to get sucked up by the characters...." Read more

"I am in love with this series! The action, the romance: it's perfect reading for me...." Read more

9 customers mention ‘Believable characters’9 positive0 negative

Customers find the characters in the book believable.

"...The story sucks you in straight away, the characters are the right balance between classic end of the world survivalists and a regular person-..." Read more

"...Excitement, romance, zombies, what more could you want. Lead characters are believable & very likable. Strong female leads & swoon worthy lead males...." Read more

"...It's a well presented story and easy to get sucked up by the characters. You soon care about them. Looking forward to vol. 2." Read more

"...The characters are very real and believable and you really identify their personalities which is something Higginson does with all characters..." Read more

9 customers mention ‘Series content’9 positive0 negative

Customers love this series, with one customer describing it as the best zombie series out there.

"...It's a great end of the world series. Excitement, romance, zombies, what more could you want. Lead characters are believable & very likable...." Read more

"I LOVE Higginson's work! Love and Decay has to be one of my favourite series of ALL TIME!..." Read more

"...Action, thriller, romance, comedy, adventure, suspense, it's just an awesome book, absolutely awesome!" Read more

"Read the entire series, all volumes in 3 days while on holiday...." Read more

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Customers find the book perfect to read, with one mentioning they couldn't stop reading it.

"It's. Ice to read a book without the constant bad language. It's a well presented story and easy to get sucked up by the characters...." Read more

"...The action, the romance: it's perfect reading for me. I'm loving the whole Hendrix and Reagan romance...." Read more

"Such a good book! Not particularly original but very captivating...." Read more

"Absolutely amazing, this is probably the best book I have ever read ever. It's got practically everything in it!..." Read more

5 customers mention ‘Romance’5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, with one customer particularly appreciating the Hendrix and Reagan storyline.

"...It's a great end of the world series. Excitement, romance, zombies, what more could you want. Lead characters are believable & very likable...." Read more

"I am in love with this series! The action, the romance: it's perfect reading for me...." Read more

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  • Henri Calvert
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 December 2013
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    I have been a fan of YA/dystopian novels for quite a while now, so when my kindle recommends something, more often than not I give it a go. Sometimes it works out well, sometimes poorly, but this? This is beyond what I could have expected! The story sucks you in straight away, the characters are the right balance between classic end of the world survivalists and a regular person- something you'd expect after they'd faced such a world for two years, but a detail often missing from books where two females would either be portrayed as defenceless and boy-reliant, or hardened SAS style warriors. Rachel Higginson brings you to genuinely care about these characters, explains things that might have you wondering, and really creates the perfect picture of a violent and desperate world. Yes, there are grammatical errors, things that should have been picked up on in the editing process, but who cares?! When a story is this compelling (I literally read this and volume one episodes seven to twelve in less than 24 hours!) you just don't care about petty things- like a feeder, I am consumed by my need for more, Rachel Higginson!
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  • colreillyuk
    5.0 out of 5 stars Zombies!!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 October 2013
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    Love this series! If novellas aren't for you then this volume is the answer. It's a great end of the world series. Excitement, romance, zombies, what more could you want. Lead characters are believable & very likable. Strong female leads & swoon worthy lead males. Totally fell in love with this series & am all up to date now, can't wait for episode 9 to come out!!! Very addictive, so be warned!!!
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  • Kevin s.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Highly enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 July 2014
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    It's. Ice to read a book without the constant bad language. It's a well presented story and easy to get sucked up by the characters. You soon care about them. Looking forward to vol. 2.
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  • LeanneC
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love this series!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 January 2014
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    I am in love with this series!

    The action, the romance: it's perfect reading for me.

    I'm loving the whole Hendrix and Reagan romance. And Haley and Nelson are quite cute too.

    There's just one thing spoiling this and that's the addition of the annoying, whiney Tyler. She needs a good dose of living outside sheltered accommodation and with the gang I think she'll get that. Maybe the animosity between her and Vaughan will lead to something and she'll chill out a little.

    With her being a recent addition, she hasn't made me mark down the book yet but if she doesn't stop her whining I'll be petitioning for her demise :/
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  • Pandacorn
    5.0 out of 5 stars PERFECT!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 April 2014
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    I LOVE Higginson's work! Love and Decay has to be one of my favourite series of ALL TIME! The characters are very real and believable and you really identify their personalities which is something Higginson does with all characters throughout all her series. I would say if you're a YA reader you NEED to read this series and also her other works. She has a way of drawing you in from the first page which I find a lot of authors can't do!

    Totally in love with this series!
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  • Sam
    3.0 out of 5 stars It is okay but a bit boring. The characters are not very likeable and when ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 April 2015
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    It is okay but a bit boring. The characters are not very likeable and when the story is from the eyes of a different character nothing really changes in personality so you can't differentiate easily without being told. Its a bit generic in the sense of 'girl meets boy, they fall in love in a zombie apocolypse' way and I started to count how many times the words "death & decay" were mentioned. Throw in some 'damsel in distress, oh look I was saved by an inexplicable event' its just the same story I've read a thousand times. Its great for people over 13 but under 20 especially with the 'trying to hard for sexual tension' moments which also got boring. Was going to buy the entire series before I noticed there was a massive cash in after Season 1 and every episode is sold seperatly for season 3.. If you want to read this, by all means get the first one for free, don't bother with the rest as they are all the same.
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  • Holly M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love me some Parker brothers.. ❤
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 November 2015
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    I am a total fan of this series and of Rachel, I got the first episode as a free download and then BAM I was hooked and I fell in love with the Parker brothers.. Hendrix has ruined me for real life men but I don't care lol. I purchased each of the episodes as they came out because I was too impatient to wait for the volumes to be released and I intend to do this for season 4 that's soon to be released. If you're looking for a zombie fix like I was ten you've found it, however you also get some mean kick arse fight scenes, some swoon worthy males and love stories that don't overshadow the whole zombie apocalypse and some amazing twists that you don't see coming... to sum it up but the entire series you won't regret it :)
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  • Pixie
    4.0 out of 5 stars amazing!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 February 2014
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    Such a good book! Not particularly original but very captivating.

    Beautifully crafted in the sense that the chapters that scare you most are the ones with the rival human groups, not most of the zombie scenes. I find it fascinating that it is the acts of man that are so horrific rather than these monsters whose only instinct is to feed on human flesh.

    Needs some major editing. Lots of spelling mistakes, missing words and awkward sentences but overall it's fantastic.
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  • clarice
    5.0 out of 5 stars love it!!
    Reviewed in the United States on 24 October 2014
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    The world used to be a normal place. People lined up at the local coffee shops for their morning caffeine boost, while chatting or texting on their cell phones. Reagan Willow was in high school, going to cheer practice while her nearly perfect boyfriend was the star football player on the team. It was normal, nice even. Now, two years later, Reagan and her best friend Haley were trying to make it the best that they know how. They were living like homeless vagabonds, sleeping in abandoned places back-to-back so as to not be caught unaware by the flesh eaters roaming pretty much everywhere now. It was the zombie apocalypse, and all because someone cured herpes. The cure turned out to be the end of the world. No more electricity, and no more fast food. In fact, the two of them would go days at a time without eating and just hoped they would get through the night and then the next day. One day they got into a situation that looked bad until the Parker family showed up. The brothers get them out of harm's way and take them home where they meet Page, the little sister. This is a very close family determined to survive this apocalypse together. Not only do they survive, but they actually live. Haley and Reagan had little hope of anything other than survival until they are grafted into the Parker family. Women were in short supply these days so it was dangerous for them even traveling with a bunch of survivalists like the brothers. These guys were armed to the teeth and had food! The girls find much more than a measure of security with them. Two of the brothers are interested in Reagan and one was interested in Haley. They were all gentlemen who would never press a woman to do something she didn't want to. Haley finds it easier to fall for Nelson, but Reagan fights it and is determined to not fall in love so her heart won't be broken when he gets killed by a zombie. She felt like it was just impossible to find that kind of happiness in this kind of life. But Hendrix is determined to show her otherwise.

    Wow. I am stuck on this series now! I love the occasional zombie apocalypse book, but this one could possibly beat all others. I love the complexity of everything. There are no modern conveniences anymore and everyone has basically been plunged back into the stone age. There are still a few running vehicles and some gas, but for the most part Haley and Reagan are walking to South America where Reagan had a family member last she heard of. It could be a much safer place for them, if they can get there in one piece.
    The Parkers are unlike anything the girls had yet to see in this dark and depressing world. They lived with honor and love for their family. They respected others. And they protect those they love. Falling in love with a zombie apocalypse going on turns out to be a challenge. Haley can only fight her love for Nelson for so long. But Reagan is unwilling to really let her heart go. In fact, I don't think she ever really lets it go all of the way during this entire book. It seems that she just can't yet. She cares for Vaughan, and even more for Hendrix, but love is not yet in her vocabulary. With the fact that any one of them could die at any moment, it keeps her heart in check. This is painfully obvious when little eight-year-old Page becomes ill and most of them are captured by a colony of people who keep women like possessions. Even after escaping one predicament, it seems like they just fall into another. One has to ask themselves, is there ever any kind of peace in a world like this?
    A fantastic book! Definitely 5 out of 5 stars!
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  • Justine
    5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging and witty
    Reviewed in Canada on 4 December 2016
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    Well written and definitely a page turner. I had a hard time putting my phone down. I would recommend this to anyone who likes post apocalyptic world's with strong female leads.
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  • David
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story ! Made me buy part 2 ! Lol
    Reviewed in Canada on 10 June 2016
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    Great Story ! Was so enthralled by it that I actually paid for part 2 in order to find out what's going to happen next !
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  • Fruitloops
    5.0 out of 5 stars round #2
    Reviewed in the United States on 5 February 2025
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    I love this series. This is one of those books that lives rent free in your head, and I am perfectly happy with that. Love Hendrix and all his alpha maleness, but I hold a special place in my heart for Kane’s morally grey sexiness.
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  • Kelly Marie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Zombies!
    Reviewed in the United States on 12 November 2023
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    Love me some Zombies!!! Love and Decay sort of reminded me of The Walking Dead and Zombieland mixed together. I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical of reading this because some of the reviews were pretty harsh because of the character’s likeability. You have two young adult females that were best friends from before the zombie apocalypse that started with a vaccine (the vaccine piece is being played out). The girls have been going good for a couple years relying solely on each other. One fateful night, they find MASCARA! I know that this doesn’t seem like a big deal but sometimes, you miss those little things. Well, things don’t go as planned and while running from a zombie horde they get help from the Parker brothers. Some things are a bit predictable as the two groups join and work together. But while on their journey, we learn a ton about each character which gives all of them some depth. The author lets the characters still be “normal” people who haven’t lost their sense of humor or their passion for protecting the ones they love. Each episode is wrapped up nicely and kept me entertained. I would recommend this for teens and young adults.
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