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Will Love Prevail? Find Out in These Post Apocalyptic Romance Books

Gritty survival tales meet scorching hot love stories in these post apocalyptic romance books. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to start falling in love as the world falls apart, you’re about to find out. We’ve hand-selected stories that are equal parts thrilling, addicting, and smoking hot – keep reading through our list to check them out!

The Top 10 Post Apocalyptic Romance Books


1. Praying for Rain (The Rain Trilogy Book 1)

by BB Easton

There are just three days left in Franklin Springs, Georgia until the predicted apocalypse finally happens. Rainbow Williams isn’t afraid. As a matter of fact, she’s excited for it because the apocalypse means death – and death means an escape from her pain. Little does Rain know she’s about to meet Wes Parker, and he’ll teach her that survival is worth fighting for.

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2. Last Light

by Claire Kent

A global catastrophe means Layne and Travis must embark on their journey to survival together. Along the way, these two people who may have never connected in their normal day-to-day lives, begin to fall in love. Find out why readers are calling this one of the “best apocalyptic romance books” they’ve ever read.

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3. Angelfall (Penryn & the End of Days Book 1)

by Susan Ee

Angels of the apocalypse descended upon the earth exactly six weeks ago. In that time, chaos has erupted and street gangs battle against superstition to rule the world. Seventeen-year-old Penryn’s little sister was taken by some of these angels. Penryn must now make a deal with enemy angel Raffe to get her sister back.

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4. Nightfall (A Dark Age Dawning Novel Book 1)

by Ellen Connor

Mason owes his life to one man: Mitch. Years ago, Mitch predicted that the world would end in an apocalyptic catastrophe. He was right, which means that Mason must now kidnap and save Mitch’s daughter Jenna to stay true to a deal he struck up years ago.

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5. Enclave (Razorland Book 1)

by Ann Aguirre

New York City has been ruined by war and plague. Civilization has headed underground to maintain a remnant of what life used to be. Teenagers Deuce and Fade are paired together in their underground enclave, but soon find themselves exiled from their communities and fighting to survive above ground.

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6. Divergent (Divergent Trilogy Book 1)

by Veronica Roth

This bestselling book tells the story of a society divided into five factors – Erudite, Amity, Dauntless, Abnegation, and Candor. Beatrice Prior is given the choice of which faction she will belong to, shocking both herself and her community with her decision and embarking upon an entirely new life.

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7. The Forest of Hands and Teeth

by Carrie Ryan

Mary has always known these four things to be true: 1) The Sisterhood knows best. 2) The Guardians protect. 3) The Unconsecrated never relent. 4) Always mind the fence around the village. As Mary gets older, she begins to learn more and question her previously-held beliefs. She’ll have to choose between her village and life outside.

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8. The Hunger Games (Hunger Games Trilogy Book 1)

by Suzanne Collins

North America has been destroyed. In its place lies Panem, the new Capitol with twelve districts surrounding it. Panem hosts the annual Hunger Games to keep its citizens in line, leading to sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen being thrown into a life-or-death battle that requires her to make choices involving humanity, life, and love.

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9. The V Girl

by Mya Robarts

Life in post-apocalyptic America sees two nations at war against one another. Faced with an intense choice, Lila Velez joins forces with Aleksey Fürst and is shown a path that may enable her to define her own destiny.

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10. Year One (Chronicles of the One Book 1)

by Nora Roberts

A mysterious sickness has come over the United States and is spreading like wildfire. Fear amongst Americans is spreading even quicker. With the electrical grid sputtering and the government collapsing, individual citizens must now rely upon themselves for safety. Lana Bingham and her boyfriend, Max, must make their way out of a destroyed New York City to find what remains of humanity.

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