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Butcher & Blackbird: The Ruinous Love Trilogy Kindle Edition

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#1 New York Times bestselling series and USA TODAY Bestseller

“I want to ruin her so that she’s mine, my beautiful disaster. My wild creature. My goddess of chaos.”


The viral TikTok friends-to-lovers dark romantic comedy full of murder, chaos, and sizzling chemistry—unlike anything you’ve read before.

When a chance encounter sparks an unlikely bond between rival murderers Sloane and Rowan, they find something elusive—the friendship of two like-minded, pitch-black souls who just happen to enjoy killing
other serial killers.

From small-town West Virginia to upscale California, and 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?

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He falls first
Touch him/her and die
Friends to lovers
Forced proximity
One bed

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Discover the Ruinous Love Series “I want to ruin her so that she’s mine, my beautiful disaster. My wild creature. My goddess of chaos.” “I don’t just want to hear her laugh, I need to earn it. Every time I gain a little ground, I want more. I want to break out of the shade and back into her light. Without even realizing it, I’ve become addicted to it. To her.” "God, I want to kiss her. I want to feel the heat of her lips against mine. Would she want that? Would she melt against me if she did? Or would the tension I feel between us snap and release something feral inside her? Inside me?"
Tropes Golden retriever x black cat • He falls first • Touch him/her and die • Friends to lovers • Forced proximity • One bed Hate-to-love • Marriage of convenience • Grumpy / sunshine • He falls first • Groveling, but make it psycho • Touch her/him and die Friends with benefits • Small town romance • Fish out of water • Forced proximity • Hurt/care • Touch her and die

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“This is so fresh and different. It’s like a funny, irreverent version of Dexter—only there’s two of them and sexual tension.” —Abby Jimenez, New York Times bestselling author of Yours Truly

"Brynne is a master weaver of words in this dark, decadent and delicious story of serial killers, sexy spice, and sensational fun! Butcher & Blackbird is one of my favorite reads of the year!" —RuNyx, USA Today bestselling author of the Dark Verse series

"Hilarious, heartwarming, sexy . . . and gory. The perfect cocktail that will have you swooning and laughing. The funnest read of the year!" —H. D. Carlton, international and USA Today bestselling author of Haunting Adeline

About the Author

New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author and TikTok sensation with works sold worldwide in over fifteen languages to date, Brynne Weaver has traveled the world, taken in more stray animals than her husband would probably prefer, and nurtured her love for dark comedies, horror, and romance in both literature and film. During all her adventures, the constant thread in Brynne’s life has been writing. With eight published works and counting, Brynne has made her mark in the literary world by blending irreverent dark comedy, swoon-worthy romance, and riveting suspense to create genre-breaking, addictive stories for readers to escape into.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CL1C4PM4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Zando – Slowburn (October 23, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 23, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3427 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 355 pages
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Brynne is a fan of velociraptors, the Alien movies (well, most of them), red wine, and wild adventures. She can relate nearly anything you say to a line from the movie Hot Fuzz. She has been trying unsuccessfully for years to convince her husband that they should acquire a pet mink to add to their menagerie of animals (what could possibly go wrong with that plan?!). When not busy writing, Brynne can be found with her husband and son on their family farm in NS, Canada, or enjoying her other passions which include riding horses, reading, motorcycling, and spending time with family and friends around a raclette and a bottle of wine.

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Customers enjoy the book's engaging romance and witty humor. They find the characters likable and charismatic. The writing quality is well-received, with crisp dialogue and well-crafted scenes. However, some readers feel the gore content is disturbing.

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Customers enjoyed the book. They found it a fun, captivating read with an addictive quality. The characters were adored and the writing was not too bad for a debut.

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572 customers mention "Romance"506 positive66 negative

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"...He was so sweet and romantic! Yes, I said that. Yes, I know he's a serial killer. What can I say? I'm a sucker for the sweet ones...." Read more

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443 customers mention "Humor"427 positive16 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They find the characters' banter funny and cute. The writing is described as great, with a dark humor that keeps readers laughing and gasping. While exploring human depravity, the book has moments of levity and humor woven into the story.

"...Their banter was so amazing! I know it’s weird to say about a serial killer, but Rowan was adorable. He was so sweet and romantic! Yes, I said that...." Read more

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"...Several times while reading I audibly gasped, and laughed out loud. This book has violent subject matter but strangely did not feel dark or heavy...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the characters' development. They appreciate the banter and storyline between the main characters and side characters. The voice actors do an excellent job. The book has all their favorite tropes, including female assassins, murder, and comedy. It has the potential to do incredible collective trauma healing work around women's issues.

"...The story was fun, but it was the personalities that made the book. Sloan and Rowan are both serial killers...." Read more

"...follows the unconventional pairing of Sloane, a cunning and charismatic serial killer, and Rowan, a brooding and intense butcher with a penchant for..." Read more

"...so black and bleak it returns to hilarity, and the most human of moments felt by characters who should be the least human of any narrative work...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the writing quality of the book. They find the dialogue witty and clever, with action-packed scenes. The narration is fantastic, and the characters are charismatic and perfect together. The banter between Rowan and Sloane is enjoyed, and the story is fast-paced, making it a quick read.

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"...This story is told from first-person dual POV by the female main character (Sloane) and main male character (Rowan)...." Read more

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I adored this book! Devoured it in two days. It was beautifully written; funny, dark, and romantic all wrapped into the perfect quick read! Instantly became a favorite. Can’t wait to read Leather & Lark and Scythe & Sparrow! Definitely check out the trigger warnings if you’re queasy about some things.Brynne Weaver is incredible!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2024
    For the past year, everyone has been talking about Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver , especially the audio version. I don’t usually read dark romances, but I love romcoms. This is a dark romcom! I was intrigued. Butcher & Blackbird was probably the #1 TikTok book for the past year, and some of the other big Booktok books I read were total letdowns. But I still had high hopes.

    I am so happy to say that Butcher and Blackbird lived up to the hype. It was like nothing I’ve ever read before, which is definitely part of the appeal. The story was fun, but it was the personalities that made the book. Sloan and Rowan are both serial killers. They each kill the bad serial killers that the police can’t catch, but make no mistake, they LOVE the killing. Even though they have sometimes gone after the same guy, they have never met. When they finally do, it's at a murder scene that’s become a bit...shall we say... dicey for Sloan.

    Sloan, “the orb-weaver” plucks her victims’ eyeballs out and turns her crime scenes into intricate web-like art exhibitions made from flesh and body parts. Rowan aka Butcher has been a big fan from afar but meeting her in person had him instantly falling for her. Their banter was so amazing! I know it’s weird to say about a serial killer, but Rowan was adorable. He was so sweet and romantic! Yes, I said that. Yes, I know he's a serial killer. What can I say? I'm a sucker for the sweet ones.

    These two are complete psychopaths (as are their friends and family who we will read about in the next two books) and they were so much fun! I don’t read or watch horror at all, and some of this was pretty gross, but because of the humor, it was never too much for me.

    "Rowan rests the handle of the ax against his shoulder and huffs before giving me a wink. “Getting revenge for hurting my girl, of course."

    Likes:
    •It’s so unique!
    •Laughing while gagging.
    •How can I fall in love with a serial killer?
    •Rivals to lovers.
    •Though he had insta-love, she took a while to catch up so it was slow-burn.
    •But once they started burning…holy moly it was HOT.
    •I loved that it pretty much ended with an HEA. It’s called a trilogy, but each book features a different couple.
    •He was so sweet, and I loved how much he loved her.

    Dislikes:
    •The timeline jumps.
    •I would have liked to get to know them on a deeper level.

    The Narration:
    OMG, this is one of the best narrations I have ever listened to. It’s full duet, so Lucy Rivers and Joe Arden had full-on conversations with her voicing the female parts and him the male. I am sure I wouldn’t have loved Butcher and Blackbird as much if I just read it, the narration made it so much better.

    The Down & Dirty:
    Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver isn’t perfect, but I can totally understand the hype around it. It’s unique, it’s dark, it’s funny, it’s raunchy, it’s gory, it’s romantic, and it’s hot AF. If you haven’t read it yet, I highly recommend the audiobook. But make sure you listen to the trigger warnings. They are no joke, but they also made me laugh. “accidental cannibalism” anyone? I am so happy Leather and Lark,(book two) is out because I’m not ready to leave this world.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2024
    Brynne Weaver's Butcher & Blackbird is a unique blend of dark romance and thrilling suspense. The novel follows the unconventional pairing of Sloane, a cunning and charismatic serial killer, and Rowan, a brooding and intense butcher with a penchant for the dark arts.

    Weaver's writing is sharp, witty, and surprisingly tender. She expertly balances the macabre details of her characters' murderous pursuits with moments of genuine affection and vulnerability. The banter between Sloane and Rowan is electric, and their twisted sense of humor adds a layer of levity to the otherwise grim narrative.

    However, while the build-up to the climax is intriguing, the payoff may feel somewhat anticlimactic for some readers. The novel's strength lies in its character development and the unique dynamic between Sloane and Rowan, rather than the plot itself.

    Despite this minor flaw, Butcher & Blackbird is a captivating read that will appeal to fans of dark romance and those who dare to venture into the shadow
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2024
    Funny, heart felt, and so damn sexy! Several times while reading I audibly gasped, and laughed out loud. This book has violent subject matter but strangely did not feel dark or heavy. I loved the slow burn and god I was so worth the wait! Can’t wait to read the next one :) also the voice actor for Rowan on audible is amazing! Happy reading.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2024
    This book is not your average romance. It’s dark and twisty with some humor imbedded into it. The story is about two “serial killers” who both have one thing in common. They only kill really really bad people. Kind of like Dexter but with more personality. The hero and heroine enjoy killing. The excitement and the adrenaline that follows the hunt. They especially love ridding the planet of truly evil people.

    They understand each other which makes building a relationship seem easy, but our heroine is running scared and it takes the Hero a lot of small gestures to start to gain her trust. Slowly he chips away at her and breaks through. And when they do it’s hoooooooot and explosive. When I say hot, I mean the smut had me blushing!

    There is a twist at the end I was not expecting and would never had guessed it was coming but that little twist is what made the book so enticing and it was in my opinion the best part of the book, writing and concept wise.

    I don’t know if I’d would intentionally seek out another serial killer romance story again but the jacket for the second book in the series sounds good and I might just give it a try.

    Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
    Spice: (took a while to get there but the couple scenes were spiiiicy 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
    Butterflies: 🦋 🦋
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in Canada on August 24, 2024
    This is genuinely one of my favorite books but was so funny but dark at the same time! It was one of the best books I have read and I absolutely love the FMC she was so witty and strong but such a sweetheart as well and Rowan was such a good character and new exactly how to take care of her. 10/10!!! I totally recommend!❤️
  • Lisa Michele
    5.0 out of 5 stars PERFEITO
    Reviewed in Brazil on June 16, 2024
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    O livro é maravilhoso, para mim o enredo é incrível, os personagens principais são muito carismáticos e engraçados. A autora faz com que um livro de serial killers seja engraçado e romântico na medida certa.
    Em relação ao livro físico em si, é o material de livro britânico/americano padrão, não é uma capa muito resistente igual as brasileiras mas é ok
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    Reviewed in Brazil on June 16, 2024
    O livro é maravilhoso, para mim o enredo é incrível, os personagens principais são muito carismáticos e engraçados. A autora faz com que um livro de serial killers seja engraçado e romântico na medida certa.
    Em relação ao livro físico em si, é o material de livro britânico/americano padrão, não é uma capa muito resistente igual as brasileiras mas é ok
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  • Paloma Maciel
    5.0 out of 5 stars So good!!!!
    Reviewed in Mexico on November 19, 2023
    Usually not into this trope but it kept coming up on my FYP on TikTok and decided to give it a shot and I'm so glad I did!!
  • book_addict_1223
    5.0 out of 5 stars Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
    Reviewed in Germany on December 17, 2024
    I feel like I‘m late to the party! So glad I finally read this book. It’s dark, but it also is a sweet love story about two soulmates with a torturous past.

    Please make sure you read the trigger warnings before starting the story. Cookie and Cream ice cream might never be the same…

    Rowan Kane is the middle one of the three Kane brothers, who fled to the States from Ireland and their disastrous childhood in their teens. He is now a renowned chef in Boston owning the successful restaurant 3 In Coach. But he has a dark hobby: hunting and killing other serial killers.

    Sloane Sutherland shares this dark hobby. „The Orb Weaver“ and „The Butcher“ finally meet when hunting down the „Beast of the Bajou“ in deep Louisiana. Sloane manages to kill him but gets herself in some highly uncomfortable situation, so Rowan showing up on the murder scene is not completely unwelcome.

    There is an immediate attraction on both sides, but while Sloane is a meticulous killer, she is also unusually shy and not very trusting. Rowan falls fast and hard, and he is desperate to keep in contact, so he suggests an annual competition:

    The Butcher & Blackbird - Annual August Showdown
    7 days
    Tie breaker by rock paper scissors
    Best of Five
    Winner takes the Forest Phantom

    Rowan and Sloane first become friends while still fiercely competitive in hunting down the chosen killer of each year’s competition. Sloane slowly starts to trust Rowan. And when they face a chainsaw swinging monster in Texas, acting together might be the only thing to save them. And Sloane finally stops running…
  • Karla Sofia Torres Zamora
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfecto estado
    Reviewed in Spain on November 23, 2024
    Ha venido super bien cuidado

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