There's been an uptick of serial killer related romances in the last year or so and they all bring such a fun blend of humor and charm. Dolores and Jack are no exception here. Its a story about finding your person and lots of flirting along the way.

Serial Killer Games was a gripping and intense read that kept me on edge throughout. I really appreciated the clever plotting and the way the suspense built with each chapter, making it hard to put down. The characters felt realistic and their motivations added depth to the story, though at times I wished for a bit more insight into certain perspectives. Overall, it was a thrilling, well-executed mystery that I thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend to fans of psychological suspense.

this was so fun! it's what I wanted "love in the time of serial killers" to be. Smart, funny, and a great blend of romance vs mystery

One of the worst things I've read this year. 😭🤦‍♀️ What on earth is going on with this mess?? I don't even know what else to say.

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Serial Killer Games is a darkly funny and twisted psychological thriller set in a corporate office, where two emotionally complex coworkers—Jake and Dolores—play a dangerous game of flirtation, manipulation, and murder.

I gave this one 3 stars. The premise was super intriguing and the banter between the characters kept things lively. I appreciated the unique blend of dark humor and romance—it’s definitely not your typical office drama. But as the story progressed, I found myself a bit lost in the chaos. The second half felt overly convoluted, and while the twists were surprising, they didn’t always land for me emotionally.

Still, it’s a bold debut with a lot of personality. If you enjoy quirky, unsettling romances with a splash of murder and sarcasm, this might be worth checking out.

dnf @ 30%

i’m so sad about this one because this sounded so fun and different but i struggled and unfortunately this one didn’t work for me. the pacing felt all over the place. i can’t say too much as i didn’t finish reading.

Serial Killer Games by Kate Posey
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This book is about two people who work at the same place and are watching each other. Dolores thinks Jake could be a serial killer, he is mysterious and always seems to just be there. Meanwhile, Jake finds Dolores so interesting and can’t stay away.
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What I LOVED:
-I liked this book from the start but as it went it just kept getting better and better.
-Jake and Dolores were fantastic and I loved them so much.
-The found family elements slayed in this book.
-I loved all the vibes in this book. Are either of them serial killers? What skeletons do they have in their closets?
-This book was not what I expected in THE BEST WAY.
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5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ All the stars. I absolutely loved this book.

Formal review to be posted on social medial/IG. Definitely a different twist on a romance novel! It’s kind of a combination of mystery meets rom-com? It’s unique!

The potential in this book was high. The execution not so much.

I was intrigued at first but it didn't take long to find out these characters were flat. Wasn't a fan of the writing style and the plot was a bit all over the place.

Sadly, this became a DNF after skimming some.

This was wildly unique & had such an intriguing voice. It wasn’t quite what I expected & didn’t enrapture me like I wanted. I am curious to see what else this author writes though.

Thanks to NetGalley & Berkley for the gifted copy, which I voluntarily read & reviewed.

I went on quite a journey reading this. At first I thought this was going to be a five star kinda quirky slightly dark read with romance, kinda like Finley Donovan. Then it got super weird around 25 percent. Then a clever twist, then a little sad and the ending felt like a Christmas novel. I don’t know what to think but I suppose it was hard to put down because I had no idea what to expect! This will not be for everyone.

The Serial Killer games felt a bit all over the place and slightly hard to follow at times, possibly because my heart just wasn’t in the story line. 3 stars because I do think it will have a wide audience!

It was an okay read. I did appreciate that Dolores leans into the killer aspect as a character. I did chuckle at the fact dolls are being used on Jake's end of the story. Other than that, I am not revealing too much about the story besides the fact it was an okay read for me.

Thank you @NetGalley and @PenguinRandomHouse for the ARC. This was a slow start for me in the beginning but after the first 20% it was non stop twist and turns. I almost stopped reading because the beginning was a little confusing and I did not understand where the book was going but after the first revel, OMG, so good. I look forward to Kate Posey next book.

This was a darkly hilarious and suspenseful novel that follows quirky office worker Dolores as she becomes obsessed with the idea that her charming new coworker Jake might be a serial killer—only to find herself drawn into a dangerously flirtatious connection. With sharp wit, emotional depth, and a twisted romance at its core, the story blends laugh-out-loud moments with genuine suspense, making it a refreshingly offbeat and addictive read.

Quirky, wonderful characters and witty banter bumped this book from three stars to four. The beginning was great, the ending tied everything together nicely, but the middle part was a struggle for me. I feel like a big piece of the puzzle was revealed too soon, which took away a lot of the mystery elements. Overall though, I enjoyed how this came together.

𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐: 4⭐️
𝙶𝚎𝚗𝚛𝚎: mystery/ romance📚

𝙼𝚢 𝚃𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚜:
An office romantic comedy with a twist

𝚁𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚒𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎:
Cat and mouse chases
Slow burn flirting
Workplace enemies to lovers
Dark humor
True crime references
Found family

𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 𝙸 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎𝚍:
The unpredictable plot

𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 𝙸 𝚍𝚒𝚍𝚗’𝚝 𝚌𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚏𝚘𝚛:
I wanted a little more thriller and a little more romance
Secondary characters were a little underdeveloped


𝙵𝚊𝚟𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚎 𝚀𝚞𝚘𝚝𝚎𝚜:
★ “Even serial killers get their meet‑cute.”
★ “Don’t threaten me with a good time.”
★ “Are you a coffin sleeper or do you hang by your toes from the rod in the closet?”

Serial Killer Games is the debut novel by Katie Posey, and after reading the synopsis, I couldn’t wait to dive into this book. I actually borrowed the audiobook from my local library so that I could enjoy it on the go. The first half of the book had my attention, getting to know both characters, Jake Ripper and Delores dela Cruz, and I loved that the book was told in Dual POV. I definitely enjoy reading a book that is Dual POV. That way, I can get both sides and get to know both characters that way.

I loved the premise of this book and how it first starts off. It comes off as a mystery/thriller and how the FMC, Delores (aka Dodi), is hooked on true crime podcasts and thinks she can spot serial killers in the real world. Her fascination with serial killers has her thinking that the new temp, Jake Ripper, is one, and she’s determined to find out if it’s true or not. I mean, he comes off as possibly being one when I was reading his POV and how he acted around Delores. His name also may give it away since Kate Posey named him almost after an actual real Serial Killer.

The banter between both characters was comical in the beginning, and I loved how Dodi reacted when she came across something that would lead the reader to believe Jake was a serial killer, but here’s the thing about halfway through the book, the book did a 360 on me, and I was left confused. It went from being a mystery/thriller where I was fully invested in the true crime/serial killer vibes, but it left that behind to focus on the characters’ romantic storyline, which I didn’t mind; I just didn’t feel that both characters had that connection, yet. Some secrets were revealed that left me even more confused while listening to this book. Maybe I should have read this book instead of listening to it because then I would have probably followed the storyline a little better.

Unfortunately, this book ultimately didn’t work with me, so I’m giving it two stars. I had hoped to enjoy it more, especially considering its promising start with dark humor and quirky characters, not just the main characters. Even though it wasn’t my cup of tea, I’ll still recommend it to others. If you’re looking for something a little different in the realm of romantic comedies, you might want to check out Serial Killer Games.

What to Expect:
✔️Workplace Romance
✔️Single Mother FMC
✔️Found Family

What an absolutely bizarre but weirdly charming story? I have absolutely no idea what I was expecting but I can truthfully say it wasn’t this? But not in a bad way? But also not in a good way. I’m kind of at a loss for what to say but I think I enjoyed it? Maybe? Odd. So odd.

Thank you Berkley and PRH Audio for my gifted copies. All opinions are my own.

I may be the outlier in this because I’ve seen really good reviews but I wasn’t the biggest fan of Serial Killer Games. The audiobook narration was good and it kept me guessing, but I wasn’t sure what I read afterwards.

I loved It Had to Be You and I was hoping this would be in a similar vein.