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Amazon.com: Butcher & Blackbird: The Ruinous Love Trilogy, Book 1 (Audible Audio Edition): Brynne Weaver, Joe Arden, Lucy Rivers, Blue Nose Publishing: Audible Books & Originals
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A friends-to-lovers dark romantic comedy full of murder, chaos, and spice, unlike anything you’ve heard 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 an HEA.
Butcher & Blackbird is a dark romance intended for an adult audience—please see Brynne’s website for a comprehensive list of content warnings.
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Amazon.com: Butcher & Blackbird: The Ruinous Love Trilogy, Book 1 (Audible Audio Edition): Brynne Weaver, Joe Arden, Lucy Rivers, Blue Nose Publishing: Audible Books & Originals
marg –
“Even serial killers deserve a meet-cute”
I laughed out loud so many times reading this book and loved the budding relationship between Rowan and Sloane. I must admit I was really frustrated that it took them sooooooo long to realise they both felt the same 🙄, but once they got going, there was no stopping them 🥵🔥
I enjoyed the author’s style of writing and I was captivated by their story and I adore dual POV’s. It was funny, the main characters banter was top notch, their chemistry sparked a flame, their love story sweet and totally unpredictable events and wee surprises were weaved into this tale. I’ve already purchased Leather & Lark, the 2nd book in the Ruinous Love Trilogy, and can’t wait to dive into Lachlan and Larks story.
Jeeves Reads Romance –
When I’m already cackling before I’ve made it past the CW and dedication, I know I’m in for a good time. This was an unexpected delight, mixing humor, gore, and spice for an extremely bingeable read. It took no time at all to hook me in, and I ended up devouring it in one sitting. I loved that the (anti)hero was a cinnamon roll sweetheart/boy obsessed who was also intense and very, very dangerous. I loved that the (anti)heroine was all fire and competence, taking her dark past and turning it into something that worked for her. They saw pieces of themselves reflected in each other, and bonded in a way they wouldn’t with anyone else. There’s a ton of dark, gruesome content, but there’s also an incredibly playful feel and tons of lighthearted banter. The banter! Yeah, the chemistry was immediate and palpable. This deliciously dark romance won’t be for everyone, but it’s certainly a one-of-a-kind, entertaining experience.
The story follows Sloane, a serial killer who goes after bad guys. Her life experiences have lead her to this place, and it works for her. After running into some trouble on her latest mission, Sloane encounters Rowan. He’s also a killer with a similar mindset, and the two find themselves developing an unexpected friendship. Though they’re both attracted right away, neither wants to make any missteps – the results could be deadly. So they form a friendship and competitive dynamic, staying connected over the course of several years. Until something shifts.
I’ve seen this book all over the place and I enjoy a dark rom com once in awhile, so I went into this knowing very little about the story. I recommend doing just that. At its heart, this is a great slow burn to SIZZLE, friends to lovers romance with plenty of darker elements. You’ll know within a few pages if the story is too dark for you, and you’ll also get a feel for Weaver’s sense of humor. I loved it! Not sure what that says about me, lol, but this was quite the ride. I loved that it played up some of the traditional romance tropes (particularly the “he falls first” vibes), while also being wholly unique. It works because of the romance at the center of it, and the fact that both characters are just so easy to like. Rowan was adorable with his pining for Sloane, and it was easy to see all the ways they were perfect together. If I’ve got one complaint (is it a complaint, really?), it’d be that I actually wouldn’t have minded a longer length. There are a lot of quick time jumps, and I’d have loved seeing more of their connection during those times. It was such a fast and fun read though, and the bingeable quality is a major part of the appeal. I can’t wait for the next two installments, which revolve around Rowan’s brothers. This was a fantastic introduction to this new-to-me author’s work!
Audio note: Duet narration alert! I actually didn’t realize it was duet-style when I started listening, so imagine my glee when that kicked in. The narration brought the story to life, and was absolutely an enhancement to the reading experience. Lucy Rivers always does a great job, and she is quickly becoming one of my favorites. But Joe Arden steals the show here – he does an Irish accent for Rowan that gives the character so much personality. He also delivers several outstanding moments of internal spiraling from Rowan that really impressed me. The runtime (about 9 hours) was perfect for bingeing in a single day, which is exactly what I did. I can’t recommend this one for the office – not only are there many dark moments, but the spice is pretty intense. It’s a slower burn that turns into a full-on sizzle, so the back half is filled with heated scenes. Definitely recommended in the format though!
Lisa Michele –
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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
Alicia –
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!!
Lisa Michele –
I see this book recommended everywhere, and since I’ve been on a bit of a dark romance kick lately, it was an obvious choice to read. I had no preconceptions before I read it so I was delightfully ignorant about what I was getting myself into. Imagine if you can, the deliciously dark almost taboo desire for vengeance that lies deep within the human psyche when we’ve been wronged. Feed that desire with vigilantism and throw in some good old fashion serial killers and you will start to get the picture. Butcher and Blackbird are killers, but what sets them apart from your average bloodthirsty psycho is they scratch their murderous itches by killing the scum of the earth. Think Dexter, but sexier.
Their relationship is a slow burn over the years with competition and banter that made me laugh out loud (literally) and culminates when the hunt for a particularly dangerous target doesn’t go as planned, the fallout breaks down any remaining barriers stopping them from embracing their longing for one another.
This is one of the absolute best dark romances I have read and it has all the best tropes with the author’s unique spin that had me immediately looking for the rest of her work.
I was thrilled when I discovered that Brynne Weaver is not only a fellow Canadian author, but a fellow Nova Scotian as well. If you like serial killer stories, read this book. If you like friends to lovers, read this book. If you’re not sure what to read next, and you don’t mind a little spice, READ THIS BOOK. Just read it. Okay? Okay. Now excuse me while I go add all Weaver’s books to my TBR.
Ravens9308 –
I saw a lot of hype for this book and heard the audio reviews were amazing so I had to dive in. I think it was good but not the spectacular book I was reading about. I felt like the audio got too OTT for me and it took me awhile to get sucked into this world to be honest. I usually can finish an audiobook of this length in less than 5 days but I kept putting this down and going to other audiobooks in between because it wasnt holding my attention. I felt like it might have been better for me reading rather than listening to it.
I thought the idea was so farfetched but the author did a good job bringing so much detail to this complicated story she weaved without overdoing it. I loved the intricacies of her kills and her set-up/how people find the scene after she leaves. She thinks of everything and leaves breadcrumbs that no one figures out haha. I liked the different people they encounter and take out, the competition was hilarious. I was confused how the whole eating someone thing was going to be thrown in and couldnt stop laughing at that scene when it happened hahah. I mean don’t get me wrong, my stomach flipped and I was sickened by the idea of it but it was funny to see our MC try to warn him and he was so drugged(since he wasnt paying attention like she was!) and was definitely not coherent haha. I won’t give more away but that evil they took out and his way of killing was done well (in terms of the details, the awesome little mini story/confrontation). I also liked the banter between the characters and how shy they both got haha. She was so awkward but so was he, they were a cute couple and no one would suspect serial killers! I also liked some of the side characters in this one and we get to learn more about 2 of them in their story coming this summer! I will be picking that up, hopefully audio is around the same time as the ebook and paperback release! I also enjoyed the steam once the two finally got together 🔥 and the vulnerable and adorable intimate moments were just a good. ALSO THE TATTOO!!! IYKYK
I think again for me, what took away from me giving this a 5 stars was some of the storyline felt too broken up, with the time jumps and the bouncing all over the place with their internal monologues, kinda gave me whiplash in a couple chapters. Also again it took me several tries to get into this one, when I was really looking forward to it. I would sill recommend this book and will be reading book 2 but give the caveat that this can be disjointed and take into consideration the subjects. I rarely have TWs that mess with me (this didn’t have anything I had an issue with) but this one can be gruesome with describing the murders, almost assaults/people trying to kill them too haha, etc. I did enjoy the humor, most of the jokes hit the mark and had me giggling.
Narrators gets a 4/5 from me. Like I mentioned before there were a fair amount of scenes I thought the two main characters were over the top and overdid it. I did think they did a good job with the awkward social skills, the emotions felt right, and the way they described the kills/staging the scene, and about each other was so meticulous and cute (never thought I would talk about them and call them cute haha). I think the male narrator did a good job with the accent and personalities but he is not the best person in real life and it’s hard for me to listen to him and not think of what he did. Not punishing the author at all for it, just giving a heads up to readers/listeners! I may have to read this before book 2 comes out, as a refresher, and try to see if I feel differently without the narrator or not. A follow-up update will be done closer to book 2’s release 😍
Paloma Maciel –
FINALLY a book that is the perfect balance of everything we love ! you laugh from the exchanges (that are hilarious and smart), you blush from the smutty parts, you have that dark and twisted serial killer’s world and yet it is amazingly written you forget the dreadful ! I couldn’t put it down, it is definitly a must read