Butcher & Blackbird: The Ruinous Love Trilogy, Book 1

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. The story is a friends-to-lovers dark romantic comedy, unlike anything you've heard before, full of murder, chaos, and spice.

Every serial killer needs a friend, and 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.

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 a dark romance intended for an adult audience—please see Brynne's website for a comprehensive list of content warnings.

The story follows the unlikely bond that forms between Sloane and Rowan, two rival murderers who find solace in each other's company. Despite their shared penchant for violence, the two discover a deep, unbreakable friendship that grows into something more. Their annual game of blood and suffering takes them on a twisted journey across the United States, where they face off against the most dangerous individuals the country has to offer.

As their relationship deepens, the consequences of their actions begin to catch up with them. The ghosts of their past victims lurk in the shadows, threatening to tear apart the fragile connection they've built. Sloane and Rowan must navigate the treacherous terrain of their newfound love, all while fighting to survive the deadly game they've become entangled in.

Butcher & Blackbird is a bold and unapologetic exploration of the darkness that can exist within the most unexpected of friendships. Blending elements of dark romance, mystery, and suspense, this novel offers a unique and captivating narrative that challenges the reader's preconceptions about love, morality, and the nature of the human condition.

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