Detective Rav Trivedi is put in charge of an investigation into the murder of a music executive. When Rav interviews Jack Vale, a rockstar with a motive for the murder, the chemistry is immediate.

This book was cute and there were definitely highlights. I loved Rav as a character and thought he was really well thought out. There were some fun moments between Rav and his partner that I really enjoyed. I thought the mystery aspect of it was interesting and made me want to keep reading.

My main issue was with the romance. It just seemed like most of it happened off the page. I wanted more glimpses into their relationship in order to really believe it and root for them. I also felt like we didn't get enough insight into Jack as a character.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC!

This was a stellar who done it and the murderer was one that was least expected. Rav Trivedi was an NYPD detective. Jack Vale was the lead musician for a band called the Knickerbockers. Richard Vanderford was a slain music executive. Rav is given the job to find out who killed Vanderford. Rick was last seen having an argument with Vanderford so he was the number one suspect. Rav and Jack were extremely attractive men and Rav fell head over heels for Jack when he interviewed him He also interviewed several other people affiliated with the band.. Before long, Jack was eliminated as a suspect. There was a non-conformist who was obsessed with Jack and word got out that he was the Killer. Rav was determined to solve the murder but was unable to, so the FBI took over. All while, his relationship with Jack was growing.

So the whole story was about the investigation and Rav and Jack's relationship. And even though they had their suspect, Rav was busy putting pieces together and deciding this person was not the murderer. Even Mo, Jack's bodyguard, was suspected. But eventually, he was ruled out. The person who was their lead suspect had claimed all along that he had been set up, and finally, Rav was able to realize that that was in fact the truth. Rav had been told that he had to stay out of it and let the FBI do their job, but he told his boss that he was going to work on it on his own time. And he finally figured it out.

The author did a fabulous job keeping the true culprit hidden. And all of the people who had been suspected seemed to be the one. She developed her characters beautifully and I had no trouble following the storyline. All in all, I'd say this was a very successful whodunit. I gave it five stars.

Do you ever pick up a book and not realize it's exactly what you were looking for once you read it? This story scratched an itch I didn't even know I had!

Rav Trivedi is the youngest detective at the NYPD homicide squad. He's a bit of an outsider, being gay amongst other things, and really wants to prove himself. He meets Jack Vale (lead singer of the New Kickerbockers) while investigating the murder of a record executive who the band has reason to hate.

The two have an instant connection but Rav knows better then to dry and hit up a possible suspect. After helping Jack and his bodyguard out Rav and Jack start up a flirty friendship via text, that is until Jack is no longer a suspect...

This book gets compared to The Charm Offensive often and I would totally agree. It's got the same lovable but flawed characters. I appreciate the author showing Jack's anxiety. The story takes some twist and turns you don't expect and there's plenty of exciting, romance and a little spice.

This story was a lot of fun, I couldn't put it down! Although Jack and Rav are our main focus there are plenty of side characters who are fleshed out and interesting. And it was nice reading a book that takes place in NYC that doesn't overly romanticize the city.

Highly recommend for anyone that's looking for a fun and often emotional romcon!

Thank you NetGalley and St Martin's Press for the ARC in exchange for an honestly review.

A perfect blend of humor, suspense, and romance. Rav was a great main character and I really enjoyed every side character as well.

I requested and received an eARC of He's to Die For by Erin Dunn via NetGalley. Detective Rav Triveldi is the youngest member of the NYPD's homicide squad. The son of a life peer and an ex-model, Rav may be an outsider in the department, but he was a bright future ahead of him. When his superior assigns him as the lead on a high-profile murder case with a famous music executive as the victim, Rav is ready to seize the opportunity and prove his salt. He refuses to be distracted by the media buzz surrounding his case and he certainly won't be swayed by the investigation's prime suspect, Jack, the beautiful frontman of a popular band dominating the charts.

I don't know what it is about him, but I instantly fell in love with Rav Trivedi. Rav is posh, good-looking, and keenly intelligent. He’s such a dazzling character and the way Dunn writes him is fantastic. Can someone volunteer to be murdered so he can come investigate? I found Jack to be equally alluring. From the first interaction they share on page, I was ready to root for their pairing. Suspect smchuspect. The whole rock star thing doesn’t typically do it for me and come to think of it, neither does the cop thing, but it worked fabulously well for this story. There were plenty of memorable side characters to round out the novel and I enjoyed getting to know each of them.

From the first chapter I had a hunch that He’s to Die For would be a great read and I’m glad that I wasn’t proven wrong. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not much of a mystery reader, but I was happily swept away in the quest to unmask the killer. Just when I thought I had connected all the dots and cracked the code I was proven wrong. The mystery definitely takes precedence in the story with the romance serving as an extra emotional hook. This a fast-paced and very fun read that left me eager to read more stories by Dunn in the future!

Thank you St. Martins Press and NetGalley for the ARC 🫶🏼
Pub date June 3rd!

Murder mystery and romance?! What more could you want?!

Posh, lovably arrogant, and expensive suit-loving Detective Rav Trivedi is tasked to investigate the murder of high-profile record executive. What he didn’t expect was falling for the tortured artist/musician that also happens to be the lead suspect in the case.

We get some forbidden love, murder mystery, and dating a celebrity.

I honestly was surprised by how much I enjoyed this. Absolutely devoured and ate up the forbidden romance and then to also have the aspect of a murder mystery (which I legitimately did not guess who did it and was shocked at the reveal) - loved it. Thought this was so well done.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – these ideas are currently under attack in the US. Dunn has offered an attractive argument for compassion in the guise of a frothy mystery rom-com. While the suggested genre is a hybrid of romance, comedy, and mystery, my cynical self had a hard time with the characters. In a fantasy NYC, a 29-year-old expat whose mother is a model and father is an English peer, and who is Ivy League educated, could be a homicide detective. Rav Triverdi is all this and gay. Witty and bright, and worth reading just for his bon mots, he is determined to continue to find a place in the squad room. Fantasy it is, especially when Rav notices, with a capital exclamation point, the hotness of one of the main suspects. From here, we move to rom-com: the hunt, the will-they-won't-they, and the building romance. My cynical self shut up; Dunn convinced me to keep reading. Settings move from idealized locations, high-rise townhouses in NYC, to lovely sea views in France, all coupled with danger, suspense, and lots of hot bodies enjoying the ride. Not just for the LGBTQ+ reader, anyone looking for a good beach read can find it here.

Full disclosure: I received this ARC from NetGalley.com and Minotaur in exchange for an unbiased review. Thank you for this opportunity.

He's to die for is a MM romance about a young detective, who's trying to solve the murder of a rich business man and a famous musician, who's a suspect in said murder case.

This book is a debut, so I'll refuse to rate it lower than a three because it was pretty solid. The writing was good, the premises sounded goos and the idea as well.
Personally, I'm not the biggest fan of the third POV, but that's just my own taste.
I also thought that the constant mention of pop culture wasn't really doing it for this book. It kinda ruined the vibe.
Sometimes it felt a bit dragged out, but was saved by clever plotholes of the murder case. Some things you could guess easily, others not.

I'm might not be overly ecstatic about this ARC, but I'm not disappointed either.

When I saw that this is a murder mystery where the love interest is a rockstar, but also the suspect? I just knew I’m going to love this and I was 100% right.
The style of writing was amazing, I just flew through the pages! Rav’s thoughts were hilarious and I loved that he was a little ✨extra✨ for a hardworking detective with a good head on his shoulder.
The mystery was really gripping, while the romance was super soft and sweet. Rav turning out to be such a simp made me smile like an idiot. I loved the open communication like actual adults!
The reveal had me on the edge of my seat and I really liked how it all turned out in the end.

The only thing I really didn’t like in this is how they drink alcohol every. single. day. There wasn’t a day that went without Rav drinking and I really didn’t appreciate that. It stuck out a lot and to me it felt really weird.

Other than that this is definitely a new favourite of mine and I can’t wait to read more books by this author!

He's to Die For is a romance and mystery novel that just seems to work. We open with a classic who done it... and end with a beautiful slow burn love story.

Rav is a hot-shot detective who is still trying to prove himself to his senior officers when he gets placed on a high profile murder case where his primary suspect is Jack Vale, lead singer of a well known rock band. As the mystery unravels Rav and Jack find themselves constantly in each other's orbit and Rav starts to wonder if there is more to their interactions and how much he is willing to risk for love. 

I really enjoyed the pacing of this story, the hesitant steps into romance, the wrong turns and the ever moving/expanding mystery of unraveling the case. It flowed so nicely and really allowed for character development and buy-in of the developing romance. 

If you like romance or mystery I would pick this up, there is enough of each of those to keep you turning pages! Thank you to the publisher for providing an advanced readers copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I HAVE SO MUCH TO SAY ABOUT THIS BOOK

This might be in my top 3 of favourite books ever. The story is interesting and it keeps shocking you, the emotions that this book makes you feel. the comfort, happiness, sadness, grief that both of the characters feel is impressive. I cried for this book and i laughed. The characters were all very catchy and i am sad that i finished this book 😭 i loveddddd it so much.


Jack was definitely my favourite character and his way of being..i relate a lot to him. I’m glad I got the opportunity to read an arc

This book is a blend of mystery and romance almost in equal measures. The story follows Rav, a New York City detective, and Jack, a rockstar. Rav is investigating a murder and initially suspects Jack as a suspect. As the story unfolds, their chemistry is undeniable, and the mystery becomes more complicated and thrilling. As the mystery plays out though, we see Rav and Jack become supportive pillars in each other’s lives. There’s a line at the end of the book where Rav reflects on feeling safe in his relationship, and I think that’s what makes this book special—the way these two characters learn to communicate with one another in midst of emotional and physical chaos.

The mystery element is well paced with unexpected turns and surprises that were quite engaging and thrilling, but the romance woven in so well into the plot, so if either (or both) of these genres are a draw for you, I strongly urge you to read this one!

A cute debut novel from Erin Dunn!

Rav Trivedi, a consummate professional in the NYPD, finds his willpower tested when he develops a verboten crush on the prime murder suspect of his investigation, musician Jack Vale. Eager to clear Jack's name, Rav decides to go off-script and dive dangerously deep into the case.

It's steamy, it's mysterious, it's fun. And the characters are likable, which is not always a given in a mystery novel! He's To Die For offers a mix of intrigue and levity that make it perfect for escaping the world for a bit. This would be a great beach read.

Thank you to Minotaur Books and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for sending an early e-copy!

He’s To Die For was such a fun read! Prior to reading it I was stuck in what seemed like an endless reading slump but this book really took me out of it. The fact that it’s fast-paced and lighthearted definitely helped!

I loved how the two genres blended really naturally together. It didn’t feel like too much of a romance or too much of a mystery book.

Also enjoyed how all of the characters are loveable and entertaining, though I especially loved how extra Rav was! Overall super cute read!

He’s to Die For by Erin Dunn is a slow burn, forbidden love, MM romance that is beyond swoonworthy!



Detective Rav Trivedi is an openly gay detective in NYC working hard to make his way to the top. He is posh and classy, a trust fund baby born to a British Lord and American model, who doesn’t have time for anything but work in his life. When he is assigned a high-profile murder, he did not expect to catch feelings for the main suspect, rockstar Jack Vale. An insanely handsome musician dealing with grief, anxiety, and the pressures of life in the spotlight. I loved the emotional relationship that Rav and Jack formed and was rooting for them from the go! It was fun to have the murder mystery as a story along the way to keep you guessing and engaged! Seriously, I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book, but it exceeded my expectations! A fun, emotional, humorous, and just sweet book, you will not regret adding it to your TBR.



Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and the author for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I received a free DRC Of this book through Netgalley. I don't read much MM romance, but I think anyone can identify with the first love/lust feelings that are a draw in this book. I was interested in Rav's character as a half-American, half-British hot guy working for the NYPD. The murder mystery was more of a draw for me, but it was an interesting dual story with possible conflict of interest as Rav meets Jack and decides if he is a murderer.

Detective Rav Trivedi Is the youngest member of the NYPD homicide squad. He is assigned The lead investigator on a very high profile murder of a record executive. He is determined that he will not be distracted by the TV crew, tabloids or anything trending on social media. And these distractions also include a rockstar with a very clear motive that he might be getting feelings for.

This is a romance and a mystery all wrapped in one. And I love the fact that It's not a romance with a little bit of mystery thrown in. It really does have a lot of both elements. There were some really good twists and turns and unexpected moments as far as the mystery element goes, but the romance was also so delightful. There were moments in this book that were absolutely hilarious and also moments that were heartbreaking. The two lead characters have both been through so much in their life and you really see how it's shaped, who they are as individuals.

I can very easily see this being a favorite read of the year so do yourself a favor if this sounds interesting at all and pick this book up, you will not regret it!!

This was quite the intriguing read.
Rav an English born is a NY cop. He is working a murder case and becomes involved with a rock star.. ot is a twisted tale of betrayal, murder and love.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this book.

Romance and mystery! Two od my faves!

I adored this book!

You will too!

_He’s to Die For_ by Erin Dunn is a fun and fast-paced romantic mystery read. It follows Rav, a detective with the NYPD homicide squad, as he investigates the murder of a record executive. The case becomes complicated when Rav develops feelings for Jack, the lead singer of a popular rock band and also murder suspect.