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INFECTED: A Dark Post-Apocalyptic Romance (The INFECTED Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Jessica Gomez (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 582 ratings

In this shattered world, trust is a luxury I can't afford. People are as treacherous as the Infected, and I've learned to steer clear of both.

Then I met him.

Ian, a man from a time when trust meant something, before the world plunged into chaos. Our connection was fleeting, born from desperation, and dissolved with the morning light. I thought that was the end of it.

Until I discovered I was carrying his child.

Years later, fate thrusts us together once more, igniting a spark that refuses to die. But in this unforgiving reality, trust is a fragile illusion.

Despite the deep bond we share, I can't afford to trust Ian completely. My instincts scream that danger lurks around every corner.

Especially when my psychic visions foretell the horrors looming ahead...

"INFECTED," the inaugural installment of the gripping Infected series, delves into a dark, adult realm of zombie dystopia, blending elements of horror, the paranormal, and heart-pounding action. Join Lillie and Ian on this harrowing journey as they navigate a world where survival isn't merely about staying alive. Download now and witness their struggle to find hope amidst the darkness.

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★★★★★ "A heart-wrenching adrenaline-fueled romance that will leave you desperate for more!" - Imogen Keeper, author of the After the Plague Saga
★★★★★ "If you like The Host and The 5th Wave, this is for you! I can't wait to find out what happens next." - Pixie Britton, author of Kill or Cure Series
★★★★★ "Romance meets the Walking Dead!!! Intense, Amazing, and a Great Read!!" - Alathia Morgan, author of Moms Against Zombie Series
★★★★★ "It's time to get Infected! A great addition to anyones library!" Colin Ginn, author of The Flower Girls Series

About the Author

Jessica Gomez is a best-selling author who enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and gardening. She was born and raised in Oregon, where she still resides with her family. She enjoys hearing from and chatting with her readers, who have the same passion for reading. Jessica's first book, After the Before, was independently published in 2014. Followed later by her second series, INFECTED in 2015. To learn more about this author, visit her website at: jgome3281.wix.com/author

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08XY46QP1
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 31, 2021
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 737 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 303 pages
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  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ The INFECTED Series
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Jessica Gomez, a bestselling author, who skillfully juggles her time between family and the captivating worlds she weaves through her writing. A true bibliophile and self-proclaimed eccentric, she engages in lively debates with the characters residing in her mind, especially the irresistibly hot bad boys willing to set the world ablaze for the ones they love.

Outside the realm of writing, Jessica finds joy in outdoor family activities and globe-trotting adventures. Her writing is a delightful reflection of her quirky sense of humor and unabashed sarcasm, guaranteeing moments of laughter in the most unexpected places. Brace yourself for those odd looks!

Jessica welcomes engaging conversations with readers, whether it's about her own books or any literary works that capture the imagination. Feel free to connect and join the discussion!

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Customers find the book engaging, with one mentioning they read it through without stopping. The story receives positive feedback for its survival theme and suspenseful pacing, while customers appreciate the loveable characters and cute appearance. The writing style receives mixed reviews, with several customers noting immature writing and grammar/spelling issues, though one customer praises the author's ability to describe apocalyptic scenes. Customers describe the book as intense.

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26 customers mention "Readability"26 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a great read, with one mentioning they read it through without stopping.

"Infected by Jessica Gomez was a good book. I really enjoyed it. There were parts that kept me on the edge of my seat...." Read more

"I enjoyed this book. I look forward to reading the rest of this series. I am excited to see what happens next...." Read more

"I really enjoyed this book and would give it more stars if I could...." Read more

"...Some of it is quite predictable but it's still a great series to read. Great characters and the plot is interesting...." Read more

26 customers mention "Story quality"23 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the story of the book, particularly its survival themes, with one customer noting it held them in suspense throughout.

"...This is a good story about survival, love, and trust. I’m glad I read it, and I’m looking forward to reading the next book in this series." Read more

"...The characters were loveable and relatable. The scenes were great and swiftly moved to the next without problems. The storyline is excellent...." Read more

"...The world this author created was done well with the post apocalyptic setting and I could imagine how hard it would be to survive in this environment..." Read more

"...It has plenty of action and surprises around every corner. Some of it is quite predictable but it's still a great series to read...." Read more

13 customers mention "Character development"10 positive3 negative

Customers find the characters in the book loveable.

"...I hope everyone finds their love matches. The characters were loveable and relatable...." Read more

"...The characters were well fleshed out and interesting and I loved the main couple, Lillian and Ian...." Read more

"...Great characters and the plot is interesting. Looks like I have a new author to follow!" Read more

"Just bad. Juvenile writing, unbelievable, immature characters and dialogue, rushed, and nothing makes sense...." Read more

4 customers mention "Look"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book visually appealing, with one mentioning it offers a fresh perspective on zombies.

"...I LOVE HER DAUGHTER. SHE IS SO CUTE AND ADORABLE. LILLIE MEETS A YOUNG BOY ON THEIR JOURNEY AFTER BEING ON THEIR OWN FOR SO LONG...." Read more

"...Is this supposed to be dark, scarey, suspenseful, cute, I don't know. I found it annoying...." Read more

"A great book, a different look on the infected or zombies, defiantly recommend to everyone else, looking forward to reading the next one." Read more

"Cute-ish..." Read more

4 customers mention "Pacing"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one review noting how the world building feels so real, while another finds the atmosphere well crafted.

"...The characters were loveable and relatable. The scenes were great and swiftly moved to the next without problems. The storyline is excellent...." Read more

"...Well, this is it, and it's more realistic than you can dream." Read more

"...Fast paced story line and the plot was awesome. The world building seemed so real I felt like I was there and I love the characters...." Read more

"The concept is interesting but the main character is unbearable...." Read more

3 customers mention "Emotion level"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally intense, with one mentioning it evokes heartfelt feelings.

"...A lot of heartfelt feelings in these characters make it a good story." Read more

"Intense!..." Read more

"Romance meets the Walking Dead!!! Intense, Amazing, and a Great Read!!..." Read more

7 customers mention "Writing style"3 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing style of the book, with some finding it immature and noting grammar and spelling issues, while one customer praises the author's ability to describe apocalyptic scenes.

"...I am so glad that I took a chance on this book, it was written well and I am excited to see there are more in the series!" Read more

"First off, my gripes: there were a few grammar and spelling issues and the author did switch from past to present tense at odd moments, but those did..." Read more

"The writer is really good at describing the apocalyptic scenes but is let down by a very juvenile voice and writing style...." Read more

"Just bad. Juvenile writing, unbelievable, immature characters and dialogue, rushed, and nothing makes sense...." Read more

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Love this updated re-released
I read the original version of this story back in 2015, I thought then what a great story. With a stunning new cover together some very clever romantic additions and rewriting of some of the scenes has turned this re-released Story into a masterpiece. Set in the not so distant future, Infected centres around Lillie and her battle to cope with the aftermath of a chemical weapon attack that renders most of the worlds population either dead or Infected. This story does lead Lillie finally to a somewhat happier altered existence with her daughter and new found friends. With this Story Jessica Gomez takes the reader to some emotional highs and lows, which leads me in saying Infected would be a great addition to library.
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  • Rebekkah Ford
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Story!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2016
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    Infected by Jessica Gomez was a good book. I really enjoyed it. There were parts that kept me on the edge of my seat. Honestly, I’m not into zombies; however, the story wasn’t about zombies. Not really. It’s more about survival than anything else.

    When the FLASH happened, it killed most of the population. Some of the people who had survived became almost monstrous, zombie-like.

    Creepy.

    There were parts in this tale that had my heart racing, and I couldn’t wait to see what happened next. I felt bad for the main character Lillie because all of her life she had nobody—even before the FLASH happened. She grew up in foster homes and left at an early age to be on her own. When all hell broke loose, Lillie had no one to turn to, so she survived on her own. She ended up pregnant after she was raped and became a mother. She named her daughter Azami who was the light in Lillie’s dark world. One day, they came across James—a boy who was also surviving on his own. I like James and Lillie. It was cool how they became their own little family. Then a year later they decided to head to a place James’ older brother used to talk about before the apocalypse happened. James had high hopes his brother would be there since he couldn’t find him after the FLASH.

    I’m going to stop there because I don’t want to give away any spoilers, but let’s just say Lillie doesn’t have good luck, and what she and James find when they reach their destination rocks her world.

    This is a good story about survival, love, and trust. I’m glad I read it, and I’m looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
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  • Jessica Pritt
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2025
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    I enjoyed this book. I look forward to reading the rest of this series. I am excited to see what happens next. I hope everyone finds their love matches. The characters were loveable and relatable. The scenes were great and swiftly moved to the next without problems. The storyline is excellent. The atmosphere was well crafted. I couldn't put this book down.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Intense!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2023
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    I really enjoyed this book and would give it more stars if I could. I thought the premise of how people became infected with zombie like traits was unique and different from other books. The world this author created was done well with the post apocalyptic setting and I could imagine how hard it would be to survive in this environment. The characters were well fleshed out and interesting and I loved the main couple, Lillian and Ian. The other characters were just as fun to read about as well. I was sad when I finished it but can't wait to read the next book in this series.
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  • Danica
    3.0 out of 5 stars Cute-ish
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2025
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    There was lots of violence and fighting, but it's an apocalypse book. I expected more action, but it kinda moved slowly. The spice was maybe a 2.

    I liked it, but it had a hfn so I don't feel like I have to read the next book.
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  • Devlin Odd
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good series!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024
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    This series gets a little steamy at times, but not overly so. It's fascinating to see how the infected evolve from decent people to monsters. It has plenty of action and surprises around every corner. Some of it is quite predictable but it's still a great series to read. Great characters and the plot is interesting. Looks like I have a new author to follow!
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  • Victoria Zumbrum
    4.0 out of 5 stars End of the World
    Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2017
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    INFECTED IS THE FIRST BOOK I HAVE READ BY AUTHOR, JESSICA GOMEZ. I AM GLAD I DID. I REALLY ENJOYED THE BOOK. I AM NOT A BIG FAN OF ZOMBIE BOOK BUT I REALLY ENJOYED THIS ONE I LOVE THE AUTHOR'S TAKE ON ZOMBIES AND HOW THE WORLD ENDS. THE FLASH IS AN INTERESTING CONCEPT WHICH NEEDS TO BE EXPLORED FURTHER IN THE SERIES. IT WOULD BE GREAT TO KNOW HOW THE FLASH CAME TO BE AND WHY SOME ARE IMMUNE AND SOME ARE NOT?

    I REALLY ENJOYED LILLIE'S CHARACTERS. SHE IS VERY TOUGH AND VERY STRONG. LILLIE HAD TO GROW UP FAST SINCE SHE HAD NO ONE TO TAKE CARE OF HER. I WOULD HAVE LOVED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT HER BACKGROUND IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. WHEN THE FLASH HAPPENS LILLIE IS ON HER OWN ONCE AGAIN BUT THIS TIME SHE HAS A NEWBORN BABY TO LOOK OUT FOR. I LOVE HER DAUGHTER. SHE IS SO CUTE AND ADORABLE. LILLIE MEETS A YOUNG BOY ON THEIR JOURNEY AFTER BEING ON THEIR OWN FOR SO LONG. A CONNECTION IS ESTABLISHED BETWEEN THEM AND THEY BECOME A FAMILY. LILLIE, HER DAUGHTER AND THE BOY DECIDE TO TRAVEL TO OREGON TO SEE IF THEY CAN FIND LIFE THERE. WHAT THEY DISCOVER MAY BE WORSE THEN THE INFECTED?

    INFECTED IS AN ACTION PACKED SERIES THAT KEEPS YOU ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT. THERE ARE SO MANY TWIST AND TURNS THROUGHOUT THE STORY, IT WILL KEEP YOU GUESSING WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN NEXT UNTIL THE VERY END. I HAVE TO WARN YOU THAT THERE ARE VIOLENT SCENES AND PARTS THAT ARE GROSS AND EVEN CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES SUCH AS RAPE. THERE IS ROMANCE AND LOVE ALSO.

    IF YOU LOVE ZOMBIE BOOK OR THE END OF THE WORLD, THIS SERIES IS DEFINITELY A MUST READ. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO READING MORE OF THE AUTHOR'S BOOKS AND THE NEXT BOOK IN THE SERIES TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT.
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  • Alathia Morgan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Romance meets the Walking Dead!!! Intense, Amazing, and a Great Read!!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2015
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    I couldn't put this book down it was page turning. When the Flash happened it changed the world as we know it causing most people to drop dead or become the Infected. When Lillie survives the blinding light and the months following only to be surrounded by a gang intent on harm, she is certain that her life is over. Never dreaming that the one man who took away her girlhood could give her such happiness, Lillie and her daughter Azami stumble upon a youthful boy who is searching for a family to belong as we. Traveling to a place based on stories from before the Flash, the small family makes their way through the infected only to find they might have been safer where they had started from...
    Looking at the face of the man who had been part of her worse nightmares for several years, Lillie must accept him and the shelter he offers or return to a world where the infected are getting worse and if forced to they leave and face the outside world, they might not be able to survive. This is an amazing story where the world ends only to discover this family bent on surviving anything the end has to offer.
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  • Kay Mack
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enthralling start to new series.
    Reviewed in Australia on April 25, 2024
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    Infected hits all the high notes as the start of a new series. It showcases the depth humanity is capable in the battle for survival as well as the joys when love is shared. The Infected are nightmare inducing and not exactly zombies, showing a cunning intelligence. What a scary thought, a flash of light and most of the world’s people die instantly. I found it incredibly hard to put this story down. Sleep? Who needs it! Read this series, you know you want to!
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  • S Britton
    5.0 out of 5 stars If you like The Host and The 5th Wave, this is for you!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 6, 2018
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    I managed to binge this book within a couple of days I and loved every second of it. I'm usually very fussy when it comes to dystopian zombie novels, but the author has managed to create a real page turner that pushes the traditional boundaries of the genre. The story follows the main character Lilie and her baby daughter Azami, in a post apocalyptic world where the vast majority of the population has been killed by a deadly event called the flash. Some people were killed off instantly, others were seemingly immune, and the less fortunate became infected by a mysterious virus. Those that became infected, were turned into horrifying, sprinting, grotesque, zombie monsters that are the stuff of nightmares. There's no shambling zombies in this novel! And so ensues a heart wrenching, adrenaline fueled story with familial love and complex characters. There's a couple of themes in the book, without giving too much away, that were particularly bold for me, and a lazy author could have skirted around these issues. Thankfully the author tackled this head-on and managed to convey the complexity of the issue thoughtfully. The internal struggle of the main character is captured perfectly, and as the reader, you're left feeling conflicted....and then there's the hot eye candy too. Whats not to like? Overall i'd highly recommend this book to anyone that loves dystopian YA fiction with a sprinkling of romance. i'll certainly be buying the second one in the series, and I can't wait to find out what happens next.
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  • julie6
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 15, 2016
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    More please......
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  • Carolyn Flint
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!
    Reviewed in Australia on October 3, 2021
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    Really interesting and hard to put down. Can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
    The new world and character in it came alive for me. Worth reading.
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  • emma k
    3.0 out of 5 stars its ok but not great
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 21, 2017
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    a good story very descriptive but a bit long winded characters were ok if a bit far fetched as no woman would fall in love with her rapist no matter how gently he was or why he did it
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