A friends-to-lovers dark romantic comedy full of murder, chaos, and spice, unlike anything you’ve read before.
Every serial killer needs a friend.
Every game must have a winner.
When a chance encounter sparks an unlikely bond between rival murderers Sloane and Rowan, the two find something elusive—the friendship of a like-minded, pitch-black soul. From small town West Virginia to upscale California, from downtown Boston to rural Texas, the two hunters collide in an annual game of blood and suffering, one that pits them against the most dangerous monsters in the country. But as their friendship develops into something more, the restless ghosts left in their wake are only a few steps behind, ready to claim more than just their newfound love. Can Rowan and Sloane dig themselves out of a game of graves? Or have they finally met their match?
Butcher & Blackbird is the first book in the Ruinous Love Dark Romance trilogy of interconnected stand-alone dark romantic comedies. This dual POV novel ends on a HEA.
***Butcher & Blackbird is a DARK ROMANCE intended for an adult audience – please see Brynne’s website for a comprehensive list of CWs***
Murder and romance… count me in! Not in the I love murder type of way, but the dark, creep-tastic, somewhat comical way. Butcher & Blackbird was not only thrilling, but it was funny, and sexy, and everything about the story and the characters just draws you in. It’s heavy on the eye-gauging, loaded with slow-burn spicyness, and fully addicting.
“I do well with a bit of chaos. Maybe that’s why I like you,” he says with a wink.
I adored Rowan Kane… phew. I’ll take ten of Rowan. He is definitely the dark knight with the super tough exterior and playful banter but yet has a heart of gold for those he loves. On the other side is Sloane Sutherland. I love how gorgeous and almost fragile she’s described… yet she’s got this dark bada$$ side to her that you would never expect. The banter between these two is nothing short of delightful. I was constantly trying to hide a smile.
If you can handle descriptions of blood, guts, and murder, this story is worth every second of your time. I cannot wait for Leather & Lark (the next in the connected series) to read about Lachlan and Lark!!!
Jotted by Jena 