Dating After the End of the World

By Jeneva Rose

There's nothing like the undead to bring the living together in an action-packed and apocalyptically romantic genre-shattering novel by a #1 New York Times bestselling author.

Casey Pearson grew up with a doomsday-prepping father. At eighteen, tired of living an unconventional life, she left home, vowing never to return.

More than a decade later, a mysterious viral outbreak changes everything, including the people it infects, turning them into zombielike creatures. It's the end of the world, and no one saw it coming--well, except for Casey's father. With no place left to run and danger lurking around every corner, Casey is forced to return home.

Upon arrival, she's surprised to find that her dad has hunkered down with a group of survivors, including her archnemesis, Blake Morrison, the high school bully who made Casey's teenage years a living hell.

While struggling to live on the compound, face outside threats, and survive alongside her handsome enemy, Casey will learn that although the world has ended, hers is just beginning.

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Published Oct 1, 2025

303 pages

Average rating: 6.68

100 RATINGS

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wonderedpages
Aug 01, 2026
6/10 stars
Dating After the End of the World gives second-chance romance and enemies-to-lovers a wildly entertaining zombie-apocalypse makeover. Jeneva Rose pairs doomsday preparation with romance, family healing, and enough humor to make the collapse of civilization feel surprisingly adorable. Dr. Casey Pearson has spent sixteen years distancing herself from her father and the fortified compound that defined her childhood. A mysterious virus destroys her carefully constructed life in Chicago and sends her running back to the home she swore she would never revisit. Her arrival brings another unpleasant surprise. Blake Morrison, the high school bully who tormented her, has become her father’s trusted second-in-command and her new roommate. Casey’s fiancé abandoning her during an attack was a funny scene in the book. Watching him bolt for safety while leaving her behind was terrible, but Casey’s stunned reaction had me laughing out loud. The writing remains accessible and humorous as Casey confronts infected creatures, dangerous survivors, and the embarrassing reality that her father’s preparations were useful. Casey’s repaired relationship with her dad gives the novel a sweet childhood trauma healing thread. Returning home allows her to understand the fear and love behind his behavior while healing parts of herself she left behind. Her growth carried the story more than the romance. Casey is already a capable doctor and fierce protector who knows how to defend her community. Blake never convinced me as a tender or memorable romantic lead. He seemed less like Casey’s perfect match and more like the nearest available man her age. Their history provides conflict, but their romantic connection lacked the depth found in Casey’s relationship with her father. The wedding epilogue also felt unnecessary. Marriage does not need to serve as the final achievement for a woman who has survived an apocalypse, saved lives, and helped lead a community. The final twist surprised me and added new context to an earlier betrayal. The cliffhanger clearly prepares readers for another book, though my limited enthusiasm for zombie fiction means I will probably stop here. Pick this up if you enjoy funny apocalypse stories, forced proximity, reformed bullies, and capable heroines.
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Jun 13, 2026
9/10 stars
Great book, very action packed and edge of the seat reader.
kristendg
Jan 29, 2026
8/10 stars
I was very skeptical to read a “zombie” book, but I trust Jeneva Rose. And she did not disappoint! I was pleasantly surprised to like it! There was a point where I thought the book was ending (I listened in audible) and then a twist I did not see coming hit me- maybe I should have seen it coming a little, but snuck up on me.
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