Review: Killer Potential - Hannah Deitch - March 2025 It’s equal parts murder mystery, romantic suspense, and biting social commentary—all wrapped up in a sharp, unforgettable narrative. The story kicks off with Evie Gordon, a scholarship kid who’s done everything right but still finds herself treading water post-college, drowning in student debt and tutoring the super-rich SAT crowd in Beverly Hills. Evie’s mundane routine is upended when she stumbles into a crime scene at the Victors’ estate: the parents are brutally murdered, and their blood-spattered mansion hides a bound woman Jae crying out for help. Without a second thought, Evie rescues the stranger, only for the two of them to be spotted and mistaken for the perpetrators. In a flash, Evie and her new companion—a mysterious, near-silent woman—are thrust into the spotlight as the prime suspects in a case gripping the nation. Evie’s transformation from anonymous tutor to notorious fugitive is a wild ride. One moment she’s a nobo...

Review: Scythe and Sparrow - Book #3 The Ruinous Love Trilogy - February 2025 It’s no secret that The Ruinous Love Trilogy has been one of my favorite dark romantic comedy series, and I dove into Scythe and Sparrow with sky-high expectations after devouring Butcher & Blackbird and Leather & Lark. Brynne Weaver’s previous books set the bar incredibly high with their perfect blend of wit, chaos, and heart, but unfortunately, this final installment didn’t quite hit the mark for me. Fionn Kane, the nerdy yet emotionally scarred town doctor, and Rose Evans, the edgy motorcycle performer with a penchant for murder, seemed like they would deliver the same fiery chemistry and complex connection that made the first two books so irresistible. Sadly, I struggled to connect with their relationship—and that lack of emotional resonance made this one a tougher read. Thematically, Scythe and Sparrow tackles grief, trust, and second chances, but the execution felt uneven. The "friends ...

Barristers & Bones J. L. Brannick (Las Vegas House of Spades, #1) Publication date: October 15th 2024 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Dark Comedy, Dark Romance, Romantic Suspense A hot, morally gray mentor out for revenge. A sprawling funeral home. Torture, mayhem, and a Las Vegas wedding she can’t remember. Luna needs to complete an internship to graduate, but staying alive suddenly takes priority when she’s paired with the cold, starkly handsome attorney from hell. Roman Fowler is an infamous partner at the most notorious law firm in Las Vegas, and he’s harboring deadly secrets and searching for retribution. And when he forces her hand, their chemistry explodes. But she’s not a helpless, scared child anymore. The House of Spades–her adopted family–is a powerful, violent, oddly close-knit clan that has a hands-on, DIY approach to taking care of “life’s little problems.” They’re still deciding if Roman is a problem when Luna’s dark past threatens. Can they fight t...

Review: What A Way To Go - Bella Mackie - September 2024 If you loved *Patricia Wants to Cuddle* by Samantha Allen or the *Everyone in My Family* series by Benjamin Stevenson, you’ll feel right at home with Bella Mackie’s *What a Way to Die*. This darkly comedic thriller invites readers into the chaotic world of the Wistern family, starting with the shocking death of their patriarch, Anthony Wistern, on his 60th birthday. As a CEO of Wismere Holdings, Anthony was a financial wizard—or perhaps just an illusion. His wife, Olivia, has spared no expense in throwing him a lavish celebration at their sprawling Cotswolds estate, but things take a turn for the macabre when he suddenly drops dead. Olivia, characterized by her icy demeanor and aversion to emotional displays, raises the question: will she even mourn her husband? Meanwhile, their four children—Freddy, Jemima, Lyra, and Clara—are left grappling with the fallout of their father's untimely demise. The family dynamics are incredib...