World Fallen Series by Susanna Strom

"Romance at the end of the world never looked this good. A biker and a college girl make for an unlikely, but sizzling page turner. If the apocalypse comes, I want my very own Ripper by my side! A must read." - Raven Dark, author of the Devil's Outlaws series.The intersection of danger and desireKenzie Dunwitty is laser focused on finishing college and landing a job that will give her the security she craves. With a deadline looming, she disconnects to finish a paper... more"Romance at the end of the world never looked this good. A biker and a college girl make for an unlikely, but sizzling page turner. If the apocalypse comes, I want my very own Ripper by my side! A must read." - Raven Dark, author of the Devil's Outlaws series.The intersection of danger and desireKenzie Dunwitty is laser focused on finishing college and landing a job that will give her the security she craves. With a deadline looming, she disconnects to finish a paper. When she emerges, the world is sliding into chaos. Overnight, a simple flu virus has morphed into a lethal, worldwide pandemic. Kenzie seeks refuge at her prepper cousin’s compound and finds herself face to face with a deadly sexy stranger.Ripper Solis, ex-Army Ranger and current enforcer for an outlaw motorcycle club, protects the people he considers his own. He’s not a nice guy. Not a man that a woman turns to for support and comfort. Not the bad boy hero in the romance novels Kenzie’s escaped into for years. Or is he? As law and order break down, and the ever-present threat of the virus hangs over their heads, Ripper’s strength and resourcefulness offer an irresistible allure. Sexy and commanding, he’s everything she ever wanted. Their chemistry is combustible. Will love save the day, or will the perilous new world obliterate their future?Pandemonium is the first novel in the exciting new World Fallen series. Maelstrom, book two of the World Fallen series, coming January 12. "Susanna Strom excels at building that dread into every page without having it overwhelm;...Suspenseful and gripping, Pandemonium is bound to grab you by the hand and...leave you asking the question every author wants their readers to ask; what happens next? I can't wait for book two." - Chick and Chickadee blog"I fell in LOVE with Ripper and MacKenzie...I'm so glad I found this book." - Twilla, Wickedly Sweet and Synful Book Blog"I can't lie, this book hits very close to home with what the world is going through right now....I am excited to see where she takes them in the next book." - Book'n It Reviews"This book captures you on so many levels and her excellent character development is a pure pleasure. The timing of this story will become stunningly evident from the first page and I can’t wait for the sequel!" - Phyllis, Goodreads"It was actually a great escape from reality. I loved the story and its characters and I'm now eagerly waiting for the next book, Maelstrom.""She also provided the characters with enough good times and moments of enjoyment to keep my mind off our real pandemic." - Lee, Goodreads"This was so good, my cats hated me. I forgot to stop reading and feed them....(H)er writing was truly phenomenal....I highly recommend this. My cats? Not so much. - RumRunner, GoodreadsIf Joanna Wilde's heroes met Cristen Harber's heroines in the worlds of B.B. Easton, they'd be heading toward Pandemonium...discover the intersection of danger & desire - The World Fallen series - for yourself! less

As our band of survivors flee the city, we cling to one hope: Danger lies behind us, not ahead. Kenzie Dunwitty is one of the lucky ones. She survived the flu that ravaged the planet, but her old familiar world is shattered. Most of the population is dead, and the institutions that hold society together have been wiped out. The love she's found with Ripper—her bad boy biker—is more than a source of comfort... moreAs our band of survivors flee the city, we cling to one hope: Danger lies behind us, not ahead. Kenzie Dunwitty is one of the lucky ones. She survived the flu that ravaged the planet, but her old familiar world is shattered. Most of the population is dead, and the institutions that hold society together have been wiped out. The love she's found with Ripper—her bad boy biker—is more than a source of comfort. His unshakable confidence in her gives her the courage to learn how to fight for survival. And to act out her wildest fantasies. Ripper Solis will do anything to protect Kenzie. Taking care of a woman is a new role for the hardened former soldier, a role as intoxicating as she is. But even his formidable skills might not be enough to keep her from harm.This is book two in the World Fallen series; start with Pandemonium, available now! They have their eyes on the prize: Valhalla, a cattle ranch "at the ass-end of nowhere." A place so far off the beaten path that he hopes they'll be safe. But new threats await, and they might be even deadlier than the virus. less

Fate brought them together, but happiness has a price.The pandemic has ravaged the world and taken everything from Sunny McAllister. But when she literally collides with her older brother's best friend—the guy she’s lusted after for years—hope and desire spark anew.Rich, handsome, happy-go-lucky Kyle Chamberlain used to lead a charmed existence. Since society collapsed, he's had to fight for everything—food, survival, and the safety of others... moreFate brought them together, but happiness has a price.The pandemic has ravaged the world and taken everything from Sunny McAllister. But when she literally collides with her older brother's best friend—the guy she’s lusted after for years—hope and desire spark anew.Rich, handsome, happy-go-lucky Kyle Chamberlain used to lead a charmed existence. Since society collapsed, he's had to fight for everything—food, survival, and the safety of others. Now that he's found Sunny, his focus is on protecting her, which means getting her to the secluded ranch where he's made a safe home with his friends. Only Sunny's not the starry-eyed innocent he remembers. The heat between them burns as bright as it has in her fantasies, but as much as she wants a life with Kyle, she's determined not to abandon their hometown and its survivors.When a powerful old acquaintance rides into town with his private army, he promises Sunny and Kyle the keys to the kingdom if they join forces with him. But deals that sound too good to be true usually are.Can Sunny and Kyle have it all? Or will they lose what’s most important—each other?Bedlam is the third novel in the exciting World Fallen series. less

An old-fashioned rancher and a free-spirited tattoo artist? We're fire and ice. And so much steam.The last time I gave my heart to someone, it went wrong. Apocalyptically wrong. When a devastating loss shatters my heart, I resolve to keep love at arm's length. A simple hookup? Sure. A woman has needs. But love? Not an option.Months after a deadly flu pandemic burns through the world, sexy ex-rodeo star Bear Rasmussen gallops into my life. Romance is out of the question... moreAn old-fashioned rancher and a free-spirited tattoo artist? We're fire and ice. And so much steam.The last time I gave my heart to someone, it went wrong. Apocalyptically wrong. When a devastating loss shatters my heart, I resolve to keep love at arm's length. A simple hookup? Sure. A woman has needs. But love? Not an option.Months after a deadly flu pandemic burns through the world, sexy ex-rodeo star Bear Rasmussen gallops into my life. Romance is out of the question. But try telling that to a stubborn cowboy who's done sowing his oats and determined to settle down.With a brutal, wannabe dictator scheming to seize control of the Pacific Northwest, war looms. Posing as members of a notorious motorcycle club, Bear and I go on a dangerous undercover mission hoping to turn the tide of the impending conflict. The more time I spend with Bear, the more my resolve wavers. Something about the strong, protective man threatens to send my walls crashing down.The world is in chaos. There's danger at every turn. Do I dare risk my heart too?Don’t miss an exciting, thrilling, and dangerous moment of the World Fallen series.1. Pandemonium2. Maelstrom3. Bedlam4. Cataclysm less

A woman with a secret. A man scarred by evil. A collision course with destiny.I’m a pragmatic woman. A soldier. Necessity dictates my actions—look at the big picture, do the right thing. Duty first, personal desires second.Finn Rasmussen is a straight-up hero. Brave. Honorable. Hot as sin. Behind his cowboy charm is a warm heart coupled with a warrior’s soul. I could love this man, but that's a choice I can’t afford to make. Not now. But something far more than friendship has sparked between us... moreA woman with a secret. A man scarred by evil. A collision course with destiny.I’m a pragmatic woman. A soldier. Necessity dictates my actions—look at the big picture, do the right thing. Duty first, personal desires second.Finn Rasmussen is a straight-up hero. Brave. Honorable. Hot as sin. Behind his cowboy charm is a warm heart coupled with a warrior’s soul. I could love this man, but that's a choice I can’t afford to make. Not now. But something far more than friendship has sparked between us.War is coming. The final showdown against a brutal, wannabe dictator. The stakes couldn’t be higher for the survivors of the deadly flu pandemic: freedom or slavery.Timing is everything and this is no time to fall in love. Only Finn doesn’t buy my excuses. Doesn’t want to be friend-zoned until the war is over. Safety and security are never guaranteed and he thinks it's foolish to wait for a time that may never come. He's right. But he doesn't know my secret, and I can't tell him.Duty versus desire. Do I play it safe, or grab happiness with both hands? less