pickLoved this for all the same reasons I loved the 1st book, PLUS it had lots of arts & crafts with surprising mediums. Lachlan is the epitome of “if he wanted to he would”. The Phantom‘s overall plan was a bit convoluted but I‘ll forgive it. That last chapterrrrr… I‘d be starting book 3 now if I didn‘t have some many Libby Loans almost due 😂😩
Knocking out the three #Bibliophile prompts that I missed this week in one post.
The tagged book is part thriller & I think also a slightly #PsychThriller (or maybe “psycho” thriller). It‘s got my #FaveColorOnCvr (all shades of blues & blue-greens) & it‘s the #2ndBkInTrilogy (in this case it‘s the Ruinous Love Series).
pickWas this dark? Yes! But not as horror adjacent as the first in the series. I really liked these characters and how they both took care of and pushed each other. Can‘t wait for the third in the series! #Bookspin #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks
pickA good storyline, but if book one was NSFW, book two was really NSFW. I skimmed some of the more spicy scenes. I would have like a little more of Rowan and Sloane's continued story thrown in. Not sure I'll read book three. Anyone who has read these have thoughts?
so-so#Read2025 #SeriesLove2025
My 3rd March #Roll100 (#74 Any #BOTM ) There were parts of this that I liked better than Butcher & Blackbird & the series premise (serial killer romance) is good but there is a lot that makes me think “I‘m too old for this s%#*!” Lark‘s giggling was annoying & as I went between the audiobook & my BOTM copy (purchased before I read the first book) the narrator‘s many giggles made me want to remove someone‘s eyeballs.👁️⬇️
pickThe snark is SO strong in this one, in the very best ways. I died again and again laughing (literally out loud) at parts of this one. It‘s somehow better than the last book, which I didn‘t think was going to be possible. Plus, there is the bonus of a Bible quoting, Bible thumping, hypocritical psychopath killer being permanently “deleted,” and the constant sermonising silenced. It was chef‘s kiss.
#BrynneWeaver #LeatherAndLark #RuinousLoveTrilogy
💀💀💀 I am not going to make it through this book!!! The snark is SO strong!!!
#BrynneWeaver #LeatherAndLark #RuinousLoveTrilogy #Lark #ChristJesus #Beuller
They are not ephing around.
#BrynneWeaver #LeatherAndLark #audiobook #RuinousLoveTrilogy #Lark #WhatYouGottaDo
That‘s quite the list!
On the first day of #JumpStart2025 & the last of #20in4 #readathon I managed a few chapters of Silkworm & a few hours of Leather & Lark while #audiojournaling all the challenges I‘m doing this year. Which I‘m overdoing. Again🤦🏻♀️. Managed a decent time for 20in4. Loving both books, really enjoying the sequel to Butcher & Blackbird, already have the 3rd preordered on Audible! How‘s your New Years Day? #OutWithTheOldInWithTheNew #YearEnd
#12Booksof2024 Loved this sequel to the Ruinous Love series. This is Lachlan Kane and Lark Montague‘s story. I wouldn‘t call this a New Year‘s book but there is a deserving death involving fireworks to the crotch right at the beginning 😄🧨
pickMeh, this felt a little forced, pun intended. Much too spicy for me but it has an interesting storyline. Different in that we know who the predator is but the characters don‘t, I liked that POV, even if he was extremely deranged. Book #122 in 2024
pickI finished the first one and immediately borrowed this on Libby after. Still a dark humor serial killer romance but the tropes were different and there was a little mystery side plot for the characters (the readers know who dunnit from the outset). I like that the characters from the first book are still around but don‘t detract from the main story.
so-so3.5 ⭐
Truth be told, this is more of a "pick" than a "so-so", but I didn't find myself enjoying Lachlan's & Lark's storyline as much I did Rowan's & Sloane's. Yet I really liked these characters themselves. Their chemistry & witty banter proved to consistently put a smile on my face. (I was listening to the #audiobook, and at one point I was doubled over at my desk laughing so hard it's a wonder my co-workers didn't notice.)
#audiobook winning
pickBook 2 of the Ruinous Love Trilogy was a great follow-up of the same concept as the first. This story follows enemies to lovers that get themselves into quite the predicament. The things people will do for love are tested in this story.
pickI don‘t know if I liked this one better or if I just enjoyed this more because I enjoyed the audio 🎧 I‘m a all for the accents
pickThis one was pretty good! We see the character development of Lark and Lachlan. Definitely an intense and spicy read!
pickI love these books. This is the second book in the Ruinous Love trilogy, and in this one, Lachlan botches a job and becomes the target of blame for some of the deaths in Lark's family. So, to help clear his name, Lark decides to marry him and help him hunt for the killer.
Note: There are a ton of trigger warnings just like in the first one 🖤
#BOTM
#NoShameReadathon24 #WhyChooseRomance @Nessavamusic
pickI‘m mixed on this series. I like the thriller portion of this book, the backstory of the character and the characters themselves. It‘s the steamy scenes which are just too long (pun intended). This seems to be a new trend in “steamy” romance where the sex scenes go on for entire chapters, which just becomes tedious and causes me to skim to the main story. I still do like the characters and will read book 3. 3.75⭐️
pickI really love this series and the characters. This one wasn‘t as gruesome as the first and I think I wound up liking this one even more than the first. Preordered the third and can‘t wait to see how this concludes.
Book 31 of 2024
pick3.75⭐
PROS⇩
-I love duet narration...it's what keeps me listening to this series. I wish they did this type of narration more often.
-I like Lark…maybe that‘s why I rated this higher than book #1 or maybe, this author‘s work is growing on me.
-I prefer my romances to be dark and this mostly delivered on that...although, sparkles were everywhere.
CONS⇩
-I‘m not always a fan of this author‘s brand of humor.
-The plot was rather thin and convoluted.
pickMay have rejoined BOTM just to get my matching L&L copy for my trophy shelf. Nothing like a fresh #BOTM inhale though 👃📚 I already listened to the audio which was magnificent. Eric Nolan and Samantha Brentmoor were 💯
pickThis sequel was pretty much everything I‘d hoped for! Funny and endearing and sweet — serial unaliving regardless, lol. The characters are rich and interesting, and their journey to sort-of enemies to lovers is believable, ESPECIALLY since they communicate well and are honest with each other. More or less. Deducting a star bc I saw the villain as soon as he appeared, but this really is a great read.
pickI did enjoy this second book in the Ruinous Love trilogy. I liked Butcher and Blackbird more however, I thought Lark and Lachlan‘s story was good on its own. This one focused more on the mystery aspect than the romance. There were a few spicy scenes that were pretty good. I can‘t wait for the third book.
Traveled over to the western side of Michigan today from for a training retreat! Enjoying downtown Grand Haven‘s social district until I can check into my hotel and head to the church holding the retreat for the welcoming dinner.
Whoo-hooo! The Book of the Month choices are officially live today! I was just thinking of Butcher & Blackbird the other day so I was really excited to see the sequel as one of the picks! 🤭 Here is what I went with! What did everyone else choose? 💕📚 #botm
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