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joleen
This was a fantastic apocalypse book! A virus devastates the world and now the survivors must fight zombies to live. This story is about 3 of those survivors. The story was interesting and exciting.
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
marline5259
I love post apocalyptic world, romance books. They make you grateful for what you have, and they truly inspire the mind to wander....a true escape book for me. However, i'm conventional, and sooo not into threesome type relationships. I love, love, loved this book until...., she started to have sex with the secondary character. Whom i found childish and immature. In my small little world i was turned off. Now had i read anything, about said relationship in the comments, i would have gladly passed it by, unfortunately i didn't. Still, if that is your kind of thing, she's a great writer. I have enjoyed her other books.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
terri
A book combining all my favorite things: A love story, erotica, suspense and zombies! I knew from the review I read on my favorite blog site that this would be interesting, but I didn't know how invested I would get in the 3 major characters. This book could have gone on for another 100 chapters, and I wouldn't have gotten bored! I anxiously await a sequel, and I am off to read more of Kylie Scott!
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northern belle bookworm
Wow! What a blend of hot steamy romance and zombies. Kylie Scott really knows how to blend both genres. Couldn't put this book or her other one, Skin, down. Gobbled them up! Waiting for the third, Bone, to come out.
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
melissa wolford
"A magnificent flesh-rotting bodice ripper of the highest order"
"Appealing to young and old adults alike"
"Well written, with a direct and appealing style, capturing exactly the idioms of every day (post apocalyptic) Australia"
Tim Cadman is freelance reviewer and academic who has written for The Times and the Sydney Morning Herald
"Appealing to young and old adults alike"
"Well written, with a direct and appealing style, capturing exactly the idioms of every day (post apocalyptic) Australia"
Tim Cadman is freelance reviewer and academic who has written for The Times and the Sydney Morning Herald
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susan williams
Not usually into zombies/apocalyptic reading but Kylie Scott is an awesome writer and I've discovered because of her I'm willing to read anything. The character development was awesome and I wish there was more Ali, Dan and Finn.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
kevin holden
I have just spent a few days reading everything this author has on the store. Great reading, great H's and h's. And I am super pleased that she is Australian! Can't wait for the next book from this author.
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
no lle anthony
I'm not usually into the whole zombie scenario, but this book looked interesting so I decided to give it a try. It's actually pretty good, professionally written with well defined characters and a plot that holds together despite the fantasy setting. I enjoyed it enough that I intend to purchase the sequel.
I have only three real complaints. First, the heroine was a bit too wimpy for my taste. She hides in her attic for two months until a man comes along, and never even bothers to learn how to defend herself with the shotgun she carries. I'd like the heroine a lot more if she wasn't so dependent, especially since she seems to have control issues and bickers a lot. Petty bickering isn't spunky, it's just plain annoying. To me, the lack of true conflict between the heroine and the heroes (especially Dan) took away much of the sexual tension.
My second complaint is a petty American thing. The author uses the word 'smelt' as the past tense of 'smelled', which is apparently common in the U.K. and Australia. To me, smelt means to fuse metal, or it refers to a small fish. So when I read a line about how somebody 'smelt good', I get an instant image of someone smelling like a fish! If she didn't use the word so often, it probably wouldn't have bothered me so much, but the recurrent use of this term kept yanking me right out of the mood, especially during the love scenes when it was most likely to pop up.
And third, the lack of romantic conflict leaves the plot a little flat. This is another author with talent who could benefit greatly from reading Debra Dixon's "GMC: Goal, Motivation & Conflict." No, I'm not an acquaintance of Ms. Dixon's, but this book is a stable of conversation at writer's conferences for good reason. Conflict is the backbone of any great plot, and internal conflict the backbone of any great romance. Fighting zombies is external conflict which adds no spark to the development of romance. For example, if the heroes were looking for a safe place to settle while the heroine was struggling to locate a lost loved one, there would be much more intense conflict between the characters. Instead, the characters roam around fighting infected zombies and uninfected drunken red-necks, so the plot meanders around without any real point.
I love both science fiction and romance, but too much futuristic romance relies on an external foe for conflict and cheats the reader of that personal character conflict which is necessary for a truly hot romance. For that reason, I gave "Flesh" three stars instead of four.
I have only three real complaints. First, the heroine was a bit too wimpy for my taste. She hides in her attic for two months until a man comes along, and never even bothers to learn how to defend herself with the shotgun she carries. I'd like the heroine a lot more if she wasn't so dependent, especially since she seems to have control issues and bickers a lot. Petty bickering isn't spunky, it's just plain annoying. To me, the lack of true conflict between the heroine and the heroes (especially Dan) took away much of the sexual tension.
My second complaint is a petty American thing. The author uses the word 'smelt' as the past tense of 'smelled', which is apparently common in the U.K. and Australia. To me, smelt means to fuse metal, or it refers to a small fish. So when I read a line about how somebody 'smelt good', I get an instant image of someone smelling like a fish! If she didn't use the word so often, it probably wouldn't have bothered me so much, but the recurrent use of this term kept yanking me right out of the mood, especially during the love scenes when it was most likely to pop up.
And third, the lack of romantic conflict leaves the plot a little flat. This is another author with talent who could benefit greatly from reading Debra Dixon's "GMC: Goal, Motivation & Conflict." No, I'm not an acquaintance of Ms. Dixon's, but this book is a stable of conversation at writer's conferences for good reason. Conflict is the backbone of any great plot, and internal conflict the backbone of any great romance. Fighting zombies is external conflict which adds no spark to the development of romance. For example, if the heroes were looking for a safe place to settle while the heroine was struggling to locate a lost loved one, there would be much more intense conflict between the characters. Instead, the characters roam around fighting infected zombies and uninfected drunken red-necks, so the plot meanders around without any real point.
I love both science fiction and romance, but too much futuristic romance relies on an external foe for conflict and cheats the reader of that personal character conflict which is necessary for a truly hot romance. For that reason, I gave "Flesh" three stars instead of four.
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bob wooten
Be still my rabbity heart. This book has everything - Action, adventure, hot heroes, capable heroine, steaming hot sex scenes and of course.....ZOMBIES!!!!
Kylie Scott has an easy style and great voice. This was a definite page turner for me. I loved the developing story between Daniel, Ali and Finn. Together they face danger, marauding humans and a world that is no longer the one they know. Everything has changed.
Do yourself a favor - read this book now!!!
Kylie Scott has an easy style and great voice. This was a definite page turner for me. I loved the developing story between Daniel, Ali and Finn. Together they face danger, marauding humans and a world that is no longer the one they know. Everything has changed.
Do yourself a favor - read this book now!!!
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alexx
Awesome effort from kylie Scott! Action, Zombies, lust and love - a sizzling combination. I always fall for the oldest guy in a menage story, but young Finn flat out does it for me with his alpha bent. Would have been a 5 but I wanted to leave myself somewhere to go when she does even better next time. Keep them coming Ms Scott!!!
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kellyann
I never thought I would go for an apocalyptic zombie book! But it was well written with characters that were well developed. It had enough drama and some good hot sexy scenes. ;)- I have now sought out other books by Kylie Scott--you lose yourself in her stories!!
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jane haase
Talk about nice and steamy, this story did not disappoint in that department. Unfortunately it was a bit to much at times with Daniel and Finn sharing Ali. I don't know who in the right mind would do that, even if they are living in the middle of a full infested apocalypse with zombies running around. There was times in the storyline where I had to re-read certain parts because it felt like it was jumping all over the place. But the banter between Daniel and Ali were good nonetheless. Overall, good steamy read, if that's what your looking for..
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angela mathe
This was my first zombie Apocalypse book...I found the story okay, I really liked Dan...really really. The girl, well I wanted to smack her a few times. I can't really tell you why without spoiling it...I don't know. If you aren't into m/f/m, don't read this.
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
pierozek
This book caught me totally off guard,it was actually a Penthouse primer on how to please a woman. I'm not a prude and the sex was sexy but the zombies/horror was secondary and in actuality hardly there at all. The author seems to have thrown in the most obvious cliches and you get a biker gang and religious nuts with none of them fleshed out in the least. Sorry to say I kept reading hoping to get to something scary and it just did not happen. I thought there was not a bit of realism except for what people can do in bed or on a roof or in an abandoned garage. Really a pretty ridiculous read.
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maggie roberts
Who knew the mix of the undead and erotic romance could be so apocalyptically hot? This book was awesome, it had action, humour, awesome characters and a very satisfying romance. I'm pretty picky when it comes to writing, but this book was the duck's nuts.
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
anuradha
So many people were talking about this, so I took the chance and got it. I did not like it. The idea that anyone is going to want to have a sexual relationship during a zombie attack made no sense. The writing was amateurish and I couldn't get through the second chapter!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
arnetra
The end of the world happened and things are different now. Ali has been hiding in her neighbors attic for a while just trying to survive. When Ali has to leave her attic refuge to find food she runs into a man. This was not part of her plans. She can't trust people anymore now that the laws of the civilized have gone out the window. Daniel is a big guy and he's been alone since the apocalypse and when he runs into Ali he wants her. But he wants to protect her from the zombies and the rest of the human survivors. He sneaks his away into Ali's hideout and her heart slowly. She's doesn't want to like Daniel but she knows he can protect her and they eventually take off to find a better place to live. Along the way they run into trouble. In comes Finn to the rescue. Finn is a cop or at least he used to be until the world ended now he's just surviving. Like Daniel he wants human contact a beautiful woman is even better but Ali is already with Dan. He agrees to join them because there is strength in numbers although he jealous of the couple. Eventually Dan comes to the realization that he isn't enough for Ali he can't protect her on his own. He offers to share her with Finn. Ali is appalled at being with two men but things have changed and so have the rules. Being a woman in the zombie apocalypse is dangerous and she could use all the help she can get it doesn't hurt that she's attracted to Finn as well as Dan. Danger lurks around every corner but if the three of them stick together things will be alright. Ali is forced to navigate the world full of zombies, bad people and figuring out how to love two men at the same time.
I really enjoyed this book it was a lot of fun. I like that romance can bloom among the dead. Ali is a scared woman and she doesn't know who to trust and along comes Dan. He's pushy and forward and knows what he wants: Ali. But he not a creep like some of the male survivors left. He doesn't force Ali to do anything she doesn't want to do he's really patient and willing to let her figure out things on her own. They fight like cats and dogs but that's because Dan has the irrational need to protect her even from herself. Then Finn comes in and the sexual tension skyrockets. I loved when the three of them eventually get together it's really hot! The three of them have to figure out how to work as a triad. They all have to learn how to give and take. I liked and hated that the guys tended to take control of Ali a lot. It was hot because alpha men are super attractive but it also sucks because it made Ali seem weak. Though near the end of the book she seems to be able to stand up for herself with her men. The end of the book was unexpected and interesting kind of reminded me of a certain season of the walking dead. A really great book I find the concept original and haven't read any other books like it.
I really enjoyed this book it was a lot of fun. I like that romance can bloom among the dead. Ali is a scared woman and she doesn't know who to trust and along comes Dan. He's pushy and forward and knows what he wants: Ali. But he not a creep like some of the male survivors left. He doesn't force Ali to do anything she doesn't want to do he's really patient and willing to let her figure out things on her own. They fight like cats and dogs but that's because Dan has the irrational need to protect her even from herself. Then Finn comes in and the sexual tension skyrockets. I loved when the three of them eventually get together it's really hot! The three of them have to figure out how to work as a triad. They all have to learn how to give and take. I liked and hated that the guys tended to take control of Ali a lot. It was hot because alpha men are super attractive but it also sucks because it made Ali seem weak. Though near the end of the book she seems to be able to stand up for herself with her men. The end of the book was unexpected and interesting kind of reminded me of a certain season of the walking dead. A really great book I find the concept original and haven't read any other books like it.
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
minttu
Title: Flesh
Author: Kylie Scott
Series: Flesh #1
Genre: erotic zombie-horror menage romance
Rating: ****
Read for the Vaginal Fantasy book club.
This book wasn't perfect - it was confusing at times, particularly in the action scenes, and in some parts felt a tad rushed and underdeveloped, such as the subplot with Rachel.
Despite this, however, I freaking LOVED it. It was a smutty version of The Walking Dead, with steamy sex scenes, wonderful alpha men and a main female character who grew into her own. I was gripped from the very beginning, and thought that Scott's world of women being commodities was massively interesting, and made a lot of sense. I loved how protective Dan and Finn were of Ali, how Dan immediately referred to her as his girl, how they all bickered and had some fabulous make up sex. The last few scenes even had my heart racing. I will absolutely be continuing to read this series, as some sort of horrific guilty pleasure. Because erotic zombie-horror menage romances apparently work pretty freaking well.
Author: Kylie Scott
Series: Flesh #1
Genre: erotic zombie-horror menage romance
Rating: ****
Read for the Vaginal Fantasy book club.
This book wasn't perfect - it was confusing at times, particularly in the action scenes, and in some parts felt a tad rushed and underdeveloped, such as the subplot with Rachel.
Despite this, however, I freaking LOVED it. It was a smutty version of The Walking Dead, with steamy sex scenes, wonderful alpha men and a main female character who grew into her own. I was gripped from the very beginning, and thought that Scott's world of women being commodities was massively interesting, and made a lot of sense. I loved how protective Dan and Finn were of Ali, how Dan immediately referred to her as his girl, how they all bickered and had some fabulous make up sex. The last few scenes even had my heart racing. I will absolutely be continuing to read this series, as some sort of horrific guilty pleasure. Because erotic zombie-horror menage romances apparently work pretty freaking well.
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
allison price
Daniel is a natural loner, but after so much time avoiding zombies and gangs, he's more than happy to see another living soul unaffected by the zombie apocalypse. Even if she is dirty, gun happy and running from him, Ali presents as someone he can learn to love, protect and find a home with, but she's a little skittish after watching her neighbors go crazy, become zombies and raping women in the streets. Holed up in the attic is the only safe place she has found, but when food runs out, she encounters Daniel. It's not love at first sight since she tries to shoot him with a shot gun.
Daniel does a convincing job of getting her to move on with him and being that he is over forty with a divorce in his past, he intends to keep this woman happy. But that shotgun blast notifies others there are survivors in the area. While letting his guard down, Daniel and Ali get attacked. One man saves them. Finn. Finn is a twenty something former cop, who just wants companionship...well he wants Ali as well, but Daniel found her first and she's in love with him.
So the story moves on from one problem to another with eventually Daniel convincing Ali that she needs to learn to love Finn as well. The two of them can protect her. Now don't get that wrong, Daniel doesn't want to share, but he believes for the safety of the woman he loves, he needs to have Finn in the relationship.
This story has it's ups and downs, scary parts and sexy parts. What would happen if this happened for real? Who knows, but this is a good idea of what I feel it would be. Maybe not the romance, but I was reading it for the romance not the scary parts. That was just an extra bonus.
Daniel does a convincing job of getting her to move on with him and being that he is over forty with a divorce in his past, he intends to keep this woman happy. But that shotgun blast notifies others there are survivors in the area. While letting his guard down, Daniel and Ali get attacked. One man saves them. Finn. Finn is a twenty something former cop, who just wants companionship...well he wants Ali as well, but Daniel found her first and she's in love with him.
So the story moves on from one problem to another with eventually Daniel convincing Ali that she needs to learn to love Finn as well. The two of them can protect her. Now don't get that wrong, Daniel doesn't want to share, but he believes for the safety of the woman he loves, he needs to have Finn in the relationship.
This story has it's ups and downs, scary parts and sexy parts. What would happen if this happened for real? Who knows, but this is a good idea of what I feel it would be. Maybe not the romance, but I was reading it for the romance not the scary parts. That was just an extra bonus.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
deyna
This author is the $***! I've read her other work, play, lead and lick and absolutely loved them.
This story is about love and survival. How survival can make you rewrite your rules on love.
I wasn't sure I wanted to read this book because paranormal is not my thang. I finally talked myself into trying a sample, and I fell hard and deep for Ali and Dan. I quickly purchased the book and read it at every available chance I got. This book showed me and I am a lover of paranormal especially when it has the erotic overtones this book brings. It's filled with paranormal context and has great sex scenes as well. Great for those who are strictly paranormal and for those who are strictly erotica. I definitely recommend this book and have given it a 5 star rating because of the character development as well as the plot and writing style. I've now preordered her new book dirty, as I now know that I'll love anything she writes.....I hope!
This story is about love and survival. How survival can make you rewrite your rules on love.
I wasn't sure I wanted to read this book because paranormal is not my thang. I finally talked myself into trying a sample, and I fell hard and deep for Ali and Dan. I quickly purchased the book and read it at every available chance I got. This book showed me and I am a lover of paranormal especially when it has the erotic overtones this book brings. It's filled with paranormal context and has great sex scenes as well. Great for those who are strictly paranormal and for those who are strictly erotica. I definitely recommend this book and have given it a 5 star rating because of the character development as well as the plot and writing style. I've now preordered her new book dirty, as I now know that I'll love anything she writes.....I hope!
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
deryl
As posted on The Smutty Kitty reviewed by Wicked Whiskers
4 out of 5 Licks
Flesh was a double first for me ... first book read by this author and first post apocalyptic book ever read. To my discovery I have to say I was rather pleased with this book being the one to introduce me to the genre because I will be honest and admit I never thought I would be able to get into much less caught up in these types of books. My first impression of post apocalyptic was never highly valued because I thought they were just books chalked full of doom, gloom and the devastating disaster that was left behind no matter the cause that brought about the end of civilization but then I never associated zombies with the genre theme of post apocalyptic. In which case would make me out as an inconsistent contradiction because I have a morbid love for zombies ... I mean HELLO The Walking Dead kicks ass and Warm Bodies was just too freakin adorable ... so where can one go astray if this is what this genre is all about. Plus I will be uber honest and admit that with a title like "Flesh" my inner naughtiness jumped into overdrive with all the possible scenarios that could warrant the entitlement of "Flesh".
Anywho, onto my thoughts about the story ... this story takes place in Brisbane, Australia 53 days after a horrible virus of some kind turned most of the people into miserable flesh munching zombies. Among the zombies though there are a few lucky survivors, the first lucky person we meet is Daniel.
Daniel is a slightly older (40ish) man wandering along his way in hopes of finding other survivors on his travels so when he stumbles onto the first non-infected female he is beyond elated and instantly rapturous over this curvy woman whose name he learns after a very energetic rough and tumble that attracts the nearby zombies and sends them running back to her hidey hole.
Survivor #2 ... Ali, she comes across as a panicky yet cautious survivor who has been hiding out in her neighbors attic for the last six to eight weeks since the town people started turning and snacking on each other. When Ali can no longer take the pain from lack of food and water she ventures out among the world, or rather what's left of it and that my friends is where the magic happens Ali ... survivor #2 meets survivor #1 ... Daniel.
Like I said Ali and Dan have a rough start and after Dan talks Ali into venturing out to search for other survivors and the perfect place to call home so they can build somewhat of a normal life together their luck doesn't improve. As their adventure continues they run across a gang of bikers who have plans of their own for the lovely Ali. Dan is forced to realize that even though he possesses a considerable amount of survival skills his abilities come up lacking when he becomes outnumbered and cannot protect Ali from the danger that fell upon them. But luckily for Dan survivor #3 comes to the rescue.
Survivor #3 ... Finn is a tight muscled, mid-twenties hottie with the right amount of skills suitable for a mercenary and has been keeping a close eye on Dan and Ali ever since Dan stumbled across Ali back in her neighborhood. Sure Finn rescues them from the gang of nasty vile bikers but are his intentions true? Well ... you will have to read Flesh to find out. But between you and me he may have his own nefarious plans of seduction for Ali.
Final Thoughts ...
As these three very diverse people band together and rely on each other against the known and unknown dangers they face attractions are bound to form and I understand the possessiveness from both men because of the circumstances of the situations around them and the need for survival but at the same time it's not a true ménage which in my opinion would have been way more erotic. Not saying that characters or the scenes lacked sizzle because they didn't but instead of just touching the basics of voyeurism and then each male taking their turn with Ali having the three interact as a whole together would have satisfied my taste for ménage more.
My only other concern in regards to this book is the world building. Although highly engaging it is a bit scarce and limited in areas for me ... mainly in the back story of the virus.
Many questions come to mind ...
* How did the virus come about?
* Who is responsible for releasing the virus?
* When were the first sightings and is it only secluded to this part of Australia?
As for now I can only assume something along the lines of Resident Evil and the Umbrella Corporation to understand how it all began. Hopefully some of my question will be addressed in the next installment entitled Skin.
4 out of 5 Licks
Flesh was a double first for me ... first book read by this author and first post apocalyptic book ever read. To my discovery I have to say I was rather pleased with this book being the one to introduce me to the genre because I will be honest and admit I never thought I would be able to get into much less caught up in these types of books. My first impression of post apocalyptic was never highly valued because I thought they were just books chalked full of doom, gloom and the devastating disaster that was left behind no matter the cause that brought about the end of civilization but then I never associated zombies with the genre theme of post apocalyptic. In which case would make me out as an inconsistent contradiction because I have a morbid love for zombies ... I mean HELLO The Walking Dead kicks ass and Warm Bodies was just too freakin adorable ... so where can one go astray if this is what this genre is all about. Plus I will be uber honest and admit that with a title like "Flesh" my inner naughtiness jumped into overdrive with all the possible scenarios that could warrant the entitlement of "Flesh".
Anywho, onto my thoughts about the story ... this story takes place in Brisbane, Australia 53 days after a horrible virus of some kind turned most of the people into miserable flesh munching zombies. Among the zombies though there are a few lucky survivors, the first lucky person we meet is Daniel.
Daniel is a slightly older (40ish) man wandering along his way in hopes of finding other survivors on his travels so when he stumbles onto the first non-infected female he is beyond elated and instantly rapturous over this curvy woman whose name he learns after a very energetic rough and tumble that attracts the nearby zombies and sends them running back to her hidey hole.
Survivor #2 ... Ali, she comes across as a panicky yet cautious survivor who has been hiding out in her neighbors attic for the last six to eight weeks since the town people started turning and snacking on each other. When Ali can no longer take the pain from lack of food and water she ventures out among the world, or rather what's left of it and that my friends is where the magic happens Ali ... survivor #2 meets survivor #1 ... Daniel.
Like I said Ali and Dan have a rough start and after Dan talks Ali into venturing out to search for other survivors and the perfect place to call home so they can build somewhat of a normal life together their luck doesn't improve. As their adventure continues they run across a gang of bikers who have plans of their own for the lovely Ali. Dan is forced to realize that even though he possesses a considerable amount of survival skills his abilities come up lacking when he becomes outnumbered and cannot protect Ali from the danger that fell upon them. But luckily for Dan survivor #3 comes to the rescue.
Survivor #3 ... Finn is a tight muscled, mid-twenties hottie with the right amount of skills suitable for a mercenary and has been keeping a close eye on Dan and Ali ever since Dan stumbled across Ali back in her neighborhood. Sure Finn rescues them from the gang of nasty vile bikers but are his intentions true? Well ... you will have to read Flesh to find out. But between you and me he may have his own nefarious plans of seduction for Ali.
Final Thoughts ...
As these three very diverse people band together and rely on each other against the known and unknown dangers they face attractions are bound to form and I understand the possessiveness from both men because of the circumstances of the situations around them and the need for survival but at the same time it's not a true ménage which in my opinion would have been way more erotic. Not saying that characters or the scenes lacked sizzle because they didn't but instead of just touching the basics of voyeurism and then each male taking their turn with Ali having the three interact as a whole together would have satisfied my taste for ménage more.
My only other concern in regards to this book is the world building. Although highly engaging it is a bit scarce and limited in areas for me ... mainly in the back story of the virus.
Many questions come to mind ...
* How did the virus come about?
* Who is responsible for releasing the virus?
* When were the first sightings and is it only secluded to this part of Australia?
As for now I can only assume something along the lines of Resident Evil and the Umbrella Corporation to understand how it all began. Hopefully some of my question will be addressed in the next installment entitled Skin.
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
james holls
I love post-apocalyptic books and Flesh tells the story of Ali, Daniel and Finn who meet after a virus has turned most of the population into what can only be described as Zombies. None of them have seen another virus free human for eight weeks and so they band together and go in search of other humans. As you can probably imagine eight weeks is a long time to go without human contact and so when you mix two good looking men and one pretty woman things are going to get quite heated and it does involving all three of them.
I really enjoyed Flesh however I wish there had been more Zombie action and storytelling about life after the event instead the book focused more on Ali, Dan and Finn and their sex life. Yes there are a lot of sex scenes in this book some involving all three of them. Now as I get older I find myself becoming more of a prude and for some reason I didn’t particularly like the threesome scenes so just be warned if this is not your thing. I don’t know if I will carry on with the series but I am giving Flesh 4 stars.
I really enjoyed Flesh however I wish there had been more Zombie action and storytelling about life after the event instead the book focused more on Ali, Dan and Finn and their sex life. Yes there are a lot of sex scenes in this book some involving all three of them. Now as I get older I find myself becoming more of a prude and for some reason I didn’t particularly like the threesome scenes so just be warned if this is not your thing. I don’t know if I will carry on with the series but I am giving Flesh 4 stars.
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
qian
4 stars
I really liked this book, it was fantastic! I'm a huge fan of paranormal so this was right up my alley.
I loved the mix of the main characters, Daniel, Ali, and Fin. I was intrigued by their interactions and attractions to one another. I felt there was a solid introduction to the story. I like that there was conflict between them throughout, it made it interesting.
I liked how Flesh was written from different points of view. On more than one occasion however, I did wish the point of view was by a different person than the one being focused on. I wanted to know what another character thought, instead of the point of view being shared. I would have been happy to read the same scene multiple times to get all three points of view.
Everything moved along at a decent pace for me, I never felt like anything dragged. At the end there was a lot going on and it felt a little rushed, probably because of all the action.
I thought this book had it all: intrigue, good chemistry between characters, major hotness, tension, anticipation, wanting, action, fighting, anxiety, mystery, longing, and smoking sex scenes!
I think the three main characters are making the most of an an incredible difficult situation. Both men want to keep Ali safe and she cares for both Daniel an Fin equally, but in different ways. They adapt to the situation at hand and do what works for them. I don't really think it's a story about zombies, but a story about people and how they survive and continue on during the aftermath. Zombies just happen to be involved.
There was no cliffhanger, which was nice. An excellent read from beginning to end. There was something right at the end that I was curious about though. I know that Skin is the second book in the Flesh series so I wonder if we will meet up with Ali, Daniel, and Finn again. I hope so!
Overall I liked the dynamic of the characters and the story line. Fantastic read!
I really liked this book, it was fantastic! I'm a huge fan of paranormal so this was right up my alley.
I loved the mix of the main characters, Daniel, Ali, and Fin. I was intrigued by their interactions and attractions to one another. I felt there was a solid introduction to the story. I like that there was conflict between them throughout, it made it interesting.
I liked how Flesh was written from different points of view. On more than one occasion however, I did wish the point of view was by a different person than the one being focused on. I wanted to know what another character thought, instead of the point of view being shared. I would have been happy to read the same scene multiple times to get all three points of view.
Everything moved along at a decent pace for me, I never felt like anything dragged. At the end there was a lot going on and it felt a little rushed, probably because of all the action.
I thought this book had it all: intrigue, good chemistry between characters, major hotness, tension, anticipation, wanting, action, fighting, anxiety, mystery, longing, and smoking sex scenes!
I think the three main characters are making the most of an an incredible difficult situation. Both men want to keep Ali safe and she cares for both Daniel an Fin equally, but in different ways. They adapt to the situation at hand and do what works for them. I don't really think it's a story about zombies, but a story about people and how they survive and continue on during the aftermath. Zombies just happen to be involved.
There was no cliffhanger, which was nice. An excellent read from beginning to end. There was something right at the end that I was curious about though. I know that Skin is the second book in the Flesh series so I wonder if we will meet up with Ali, Daniel, and Finn again. I hope so!
Overall I liked the dynamic of the characters and the story line. Fantastic read!
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
tianne shaw
A super virus is released into the world that causes a zombie apocalypse. Ali has watched from her hiding place all her neighbors turn on each other in unimaginable ways. Can she trust the intentions of the two hot strangers Daniel and Finn that she is forced to travel with on the road to safety?
When I think of erotica zombies are the last thing that come to mind, so wasn't sure what to expect with this. I'm also not a big fan of ménage storylines in general, but being a fan of the Walking Dead and Resident Evil made the premise intriguing. Surprisingly this worked on a lot of different levels. The way this ménage relationship developed between strangers was so believable to me. I really liked that the female was really the focus of these guys, and not just a conduit for homoerotic subtext. Of course none of that is supposed to seem gay, which is the usual tone of books with this theme. The zombie chaos lends itself to why this unconventional relationship is being played out.
If you are sick of werewolves and vampire storylines in your Urban Fantasy, this is definitely worth a try.
When I think of erotica zombies are the last thing that come to mind, so wasn't sure what to expect with this. I'm also not a big fan of ménage storylines in general, but being a fan of the Walking Dead and Resident Evil made the premise intriguing. Surprisingly this worked on a lot of different levels. The way this ménage relationship developed between strangers was so believable to me. I really liked that the female was really the focus of these guys, and not just a conduit for homoerotic subtext. Of course none of that is supposed to seem gay, which is the usual tone of books with this theme. The zombie chaos lends itself to why this unconventional relationship is being played out.
If you are sick of werewolves and vampire storylines in your Urban Fantasy, this is definitely worth a try.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
paula green
5 scorching, zombie-blasting stars
If you're looking for only a zombie horror/adventure story, you should probably look elsewhere. While that is the setting of Flesh and there is plenty of blood and carnage, the heart of this book is about three people trying to find love, trust, and safety in a post-apocalyptic world that is literally in shambles around them. The relationship that develops between the three is unique, but so is their situation.
For me it was the perfect mix of romance and zombie action. There was never a dull moment and it is packed with heart-stopping action, steamy sex, and conflicting emotions as Ali, Finn, and Daniel fight for survival and a sense of peace.
All three of the main characters are strong, likable, and have well-defined personalities. Ali has been holed up in a neighbor's attic hiding for over six weeks when she runs into Daniel. I loved Daniel; I pictured him like a sexy giant teddy bear that was looking for companionship and met his match with Ali. He was very protective of her, but in a respective manner. The banter between the two was hilarious and really helped to lighten the mood of the storyline.
"What say we call it a night. Find someplace safe to hole up and practice our repopulation methods. Do it for our country. What do you think?" ~Daniel
I love the relationship between Daniel and Ali, but when gun slinging Finn comes into the picture I swooned again. Finn is a cop and is controlling, protective, and determined to keep Ali safe. With Finn around the dynamics, emotions, and sexual tension increases as does the danger as the three try to find a safe place to stake out as their own. Daniel and Finn are both the epitome of an alpha male in their own way and will have your panties wet in no time. The relationship between the three of them is not your "typical" ménage in that Finn and Daniel aren't attracted to each other, but they share Ali together.
"We're family, Al, the three of us."
You have to be open-minded while reading this. The world as we know it is over and now everyone's priority is survival, so normal rules and boundaries no longer apply.
I can't wait to read the next in the series, Skin, which is set in the same post-apocalyptic world with different characters.
If you're looking for only a zombie horror/adventure story, you should probably look elsewhere. While that is the setting of Flesh and there is plenty of blood and carnage, the heart of this book is about three people trying to find love, trust, and safety in a post-apocalyptic world that is literally in shambles around them. The relationship that develops between the three is unique, but so is their situation.
For me it was the perfect mix of romance and zombie action. There was never a dull moment and it is packed with heart-stopping action, steamy sex, and conflicting emotions as Ali, Finn, and Daniel fight for survival and a sense of peace.
All three of the main characters are strong, likable, and have well-defined personalities. Ali has been holed up in a neighbor's attic hiding for over six weeks when she runs into Daniel. I loved Daniel; I pictured him like a sexy giant teddy bear that was looking for companionship and met his match with Ali. He was very protective of her, but in a respective manner. The banter between the two was hilarious and really helped to lighten the mood of the storyline.
"What say we call it a night. Find someplace safe to hole up and practice our repopulation methods. Do it for our country. What do you think?" ~Daniel
I love the relationship between Daniel and Ali, but when gun slinging Finn comes into the picture I swooned again. Finn is a cop and is controlling, protective, and determined to keep Ali safe. With Finn around the dynamics, emotions, and sexual tension increases as does the danger as the three try to find a safe place to stake out as their own. Daniel and Finn are both the epitome of an alpha male in their own way and will have your panties wet in no time. The relationship between the three of them is not your "typical" ménage in that Finn and Daniel aren't attracted to each other, but they share Ali together.
"We're family, Al, the three of us."
You have to be open-minded while reading this. The world as we know it is over and now everyone's priority is survival, so normal rules and boundaries no longer apply.
I can't wait to read the next in the series, Skin, which is set in the same post-apocalyptic world with different characters.
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
kellee
Zombies and erotic romance, though not erotica with the Zombies cause that's a "hot, wet mess", to quote a line from the book, of a rather icky kind.
No, Kylie gives us an erotic romance set in a post apocalyptic, post zombie infected Brisbane. The end of civilisation as we know it, throws characters together that perhaps would not have met and formed relationships otherwise.
It was Scott's energy and humour in the free first chapter that intrigued me and the rest of the novel didn't disappoint.
Now it is erotica and if you blush rather easily or prefer sex between characters to be handled off page, then you probably won't enjoy Flesh. Though you could just read the action scenes.
Scott's a fan of B grade horror movies so I was expecting something a little more camp. The background is light, but has an Australian flavour it carries the romance and the action well. Anything more would possibly have distracted us from the aim of the novel which was to arouse and entertain. So I was pleasantly surprised at the action genre elements she presented.
There's almost as much action as their is romance and I find myself a little surprised at how balanced the novel is. I don't know what I was expecting, my erotica reading has been limited to short stories which regardless of whether they are considered literature or "smut" tend to be a brief set-up followed by an "action scene".
Flesh features a good number of sex scenes, some unconventional and kinky but these are carried along by well structured action story and some decent emotional characterisations.
My one concern throughout the novel was that Ali was a bit passive. There is character growth though and the relationship between her, Finn and Daniel is fairly even by the end.
It was fun, eminently readable ( I could not get past the first paragraph of Fifty Shades) and I must admit that I will be interested in the follow up novel - for the characters of course.
In all seriousness, it's a good blend of erotica, action and romance. The romance tag might put male readers off, but I'd say they'd be missing out.
This book was provided by the publisher at no cost
No, Kylie gives us an erotic romance set in a post apocalyptic, post zombie infected Brisbane. The end of civilisation as we know it, throws characters together that perhaps would not have met and formed relationships otherwise.
It was Scott's energy and humour in the free first chapter that intrigued me and the rest of the novel didn't disappoint.
Now it is erotica and if you blush rather easily or prefer sex between characters to be handled off page, then you probably won't enjoy Flesh. Though you could just read the action scenes.
Scott's a fan of B grade horror movies so I was expecting something a little more camp. The background is light, but has an Australian flavour it carries the romance and the action well. Anything more would possibly have distracted us from the aim of the novel which was to arouse and entertain. So I was pleasantly surprised at the action genre elements she presented.
There's almost as much action as their is romance and I find myself a little surprised at how balanced the novel is. I don't know what I was expecting, my erotica reading has been limited to short stories which regardless of whether they are considered literature or "smut" tend to be a brief set-up followed by an "action scene".
Flesh features a good number of sex scenes, some unconventional and kinky but these are carried along by well structured action story and some decent emotional characterisations.
My one concern throughout the novel was that Ali was a bit passive. There is character growth though and the relationship between her, Finn and Daniel is fairly even by the end.
It was fun, eminently readable ( I could not get past the first paragraph of Fifty Shades) and I must admit that I will be interested in the follow up novel - for the characters of course.
In all seriousness, it's a good blend of erotica, action and romance. The romance tag might put male readers off, but I'd say they'd be missing out.
This book was provided by the publisher at no cost
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
hanieh
Wow - I have never been much into Zombie books but this one will certainly knock your socks off. With the hot smokin, booty slapping ménage - Two sexy as sin survivors, Erotica and a zombie Apocalypse It certainly take the reader on a journey of all kinds.
It was like a cocktail - blended well down to the last drop !
I think If My city was hit but a plague as such , Id certainly want this babes to take GOOD CARE OF ME ;) ** flutters eyelashes ** And I mean GOOD CARE !!!
The lovin was certainly DELIGHTFULLY DELISCIOUS!! EVEN scrumptious! What can I say = except I found it a most enjoyable read ;) ** grins ** the chemistry between the trio was just smouldering , volcanic and I'm sure that anyone who loves erotica will enjoy the loving in the book.
A great underlying storyline- that blended well throughout.
Flesh was Filled with kick arse action, blood, gore, pain, hot smokin sex scenes, and an adventure in more ways than one.
Kylie Scott has done a remarkable job in creating this zombie appocolapise. Fleshing out her characters and defining them very well. All descriptions are put forth perfectly.
We can certainly envisage the zombies in full swing- the decomposing, the limbs missing and that disgusting gross and gritty gore. But it was certainly one hell of a ride. The moaning - Oh my ....... I'm not sure how Ali slept throughout this , but myself alone listening to them whilst reading I was certainly wishing that she had a grenade at times lol.
The storyline grabbed me by my short and curlies within the first chapter - I had this finished in no time. Even jumping in my car on the way home from work just to finish the last half of the book. It certainly had me engrossed. It dragged me into the pages until I had finished the last words and after wards I just sighed - sighed and sighed again! And wandered how long till the next tale.
Now it's a zombie - erotica - romance, thriller, action packed novel. ... A little bit of everything within this story.
I certainly enjoyed all the hot lovin . There will be moments where your knickers will certainly be in a knot - or even bunching at the heat from within the pages. Your toes curling and you're but cheeks clenching ** grins ** You will be thinking of Ballons in a whole new light !
I liked how Kylie blended all aspects within this story giving us equal amounts of everything within the pages. Flesh is a riveting story filled with Flesh of all kinds.
Flesh has a great storyline - Sex that will make your toes curl and your panties bunch. Make you heart beat erratic and also have you just slighly jealous of Ali (( grins )) I know I thought **** YEAH BABY ! lol.
High octane - Thrill ride - filled with the dead, the undead and a life on the run. Guns, horror, blood, gore, betrayal, danger and Erotica that will certainly seal the deal.
Characters are memorable , all well fleshed out, and put forth. I enjoyed the witty banter between the characters at times , and the loving and caring between the ménage ;) The chemistry was well defined between the characters and I for one cannot complain about the love between the three. What can I say = I'm greedy toooo lol. Give me some Flesh baby !
WHAT CAN I SAY I LIKE MY READS STEAMY, FAST - HOT N ENGROSSING THIS CERTAINLY DIDNT DISSAPOINT
It was like a cocktail - blended well down to the last drop !
I think If My city was hit but a plague as such , Id certainly want this babes to take GOOD CARE OF ME ;) ** flutters eyelashes ** And I mean GOOD CARE !!!
The lovin was certainly DELIGHTFULLY DELISCIOUS!! EVEN scrumptious! What can I say = except I found it a most enjoyable read ;) ** grins ** the chemistry between the trio was just smouldering , volcanic and I'm sure that anyone who loves erotica will enjoy the loving in the book.
A great underlying storyline- that blended well throughout.
Flesh was Filled with kick arse action, blood, gore, pain, hot smokin sex scenes, and an adventure in more ways than one.
Kylie Scott has done a remarkable job in creating this zombie appocolapise. Fleshing out her characters and defining them very well. All descriptions are put forth perfectly.
We can certainly envisage the zombies in full swing- the decomposing, the limbs missing and that disgusting gross and gritty gore. But it was certainly one hell of a ride. The moaning - Oh my ....... I'm not sure how Ali slept throughout this , but myself alone listening to them whilst reading I was certainly wishing that she had a grenade at times lol.
The storyline grabbed me by my short and curlies within the first chapter - I had this finished in no time. Even jumping in my car on the way home from work just to finish the last half of the book. It certainly had me engrossed. It dragged me into the pages until I had finished the last words and after wards I just sighed - sighed and sighed again! And wandered how long till the next tale.
Now it's a zombie - erotica - romance, thriller, action packed novel. ... A little bit of everything within this story.
I certainly enjoyed all the hot lovin . There will be moments where your knickers will certainly be in a knot - or even bunching at the heat from within the pages. Your toes curling and you're but cheeks clenching ** grins ** You will be thinking of Ballons in a whole new light !
I liked how Kylie blended all aspects within this story giving us equal amounts of everything within the pages. Flesh is a riveting story filled with Flesh of all kinds.
Flesh has a great storyline - Sex that will make your toes curl and your panties bunch. Make you heart beat erratic and also have you just slighly jealous of Ali (( grins )) I know I thought **** YEAH BABY ! lol.
High octane - Thrill ride - filled with the dead, the undead and a life on the run. Guns, horror, blood, gore, betrayal, danger and Erotica that will certainly seal the deal.
Characters are memorable , all well fleshed out, and put forth. I enjoyed the witty banter between the characters at times , and the loving and caring between the ménage ;) The chemistry was well defined between the characters and I for one cannot complain about the love between the three. What can I say = I'm greedy toooo lol. Give me some Flesh baby !
WHAT CAN I SAY I LIKE MY READS STEAMY, FAST - HOT N ENGROSSING THIS CERTAINLY DIDNT DISSAPOINT
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
denielle
Totally loved this book! The writer has a wonderful voice that makes this a modern, hot, pacey read. The balance between the Zombie apocalyptic world and the hot romance is perfect. I really felt like I was in that 'what if' situation wondering what I would do if I was in Ali's shoes. I liked the balance between the story and romance. The choices Ali, Daniel and Finn have to make are realistic and in the relationship stakes, they are challenging and unconventional. A hot read that's well written. Buy it and you will smile! I did.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
bianka
This was my very first zombie apocalypse book, and I am completely hooked now! This book was amazing. It caught my attention with the first paragraph and didn't let me go until the end. I loved how Ali became much stronger with Dan's help, and I loved the sex scenes. Talk about steaming HOT! Whew! Especially the very last one... yum! My only complaint for the entire book? The guys started calling her Al. Really? Like the 'i' was too taxing on them to pronounce? Other than that... it was fantastic. The writing was brilliant, and it was hard to determine what was going to happen next. A full 5-star rating from me!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
hebatu allah ibrahim
Scott writes an exciting apocalypse novel, which draws you in from the very start. Interesting is the menage treatment. Women are rare and the heroine's travelling companions are two very different men, both intent on making sure she survives even if that means they have to share her. The world is littered with diseased and dying zombies determined on eating the survivors. The surviving trio find a small town mixed with the brave, the biblical, and other complex characters. When a strange suicide occurs, suspicion strikes. Is there a killer in the town? Is survival possible with zombies, marauding bands of humans surrounding the town?
Loved it and want to read more Kylie Scott.
Loved it and want to read more Kylie Scott.
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
michael gunn
Hmmm well. Not the best Ive read. But certainly not the worst. I'd have to say 3 1/2 stars. The story line was really good. It just felt like there was something missing. Maybe a little more chemistry between Finn, Dan and Ali would have pushed it to the next level. Overall though a good story. Id recommend it and I'll definitly be reading Skin next ;-)
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