I'm still trying to figure out how I feel about this one. Because I liked the romance, I really did. Rav and Jack were cute together. But, I dont think i loved the mystery aspects? I'm not a fan of thrillers or mysteries to begin with, so that's on me.

I do think this book could've done with a bit more refinement, though. 320 pages for a romance is pretty standard, I wouldn't have wanted it to be much longer. I do wish, though, that we had gotten a bit more about Rav's background. I wanted to know the deal with His Lordship and how that heritage affected Rav. Neither character was super fleshed out, and it left their romance as cutesy but not particularly impactful. So while I enjoyed He's to Die For, I think I'll be leaving it at 3 stars because I don't see myself remembering it or feeling the need to reread.

Thanks to Netgalley for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review

Rav and Jack were sooooooo freaking cute!

The fact that this was a murder mystery did not take away from the romance between them while also keeping me entertained by the plot. It was a perfect mixture of both romance and mystery.

This definitely gave Brooklyn 99 vibes and I loved that! It was funny at times and it kept you guessing.

I definitely didn’t see the plot twists nor did I guess who was behind the murder.

It’s definitely a must read if you enjoy your romance with a side of murder. The plot hit just right and both Rav and Jack were very likable.

Thank you NetGalley for this arc.

Overall I really enjoyed this book! The characters were unique and likable and the romance between Ravi and Jack is amazing and I appreciated the pace of their relationship and that it wasn't an instalove situation. Also the mystery kept me super intrigued and made we want to keep reading.

What a great story. The mystery/cop drama was really good with twist and slow revealing of the suspects. And the romance with two great characters in cop Rav and music star Jack was so well written you had to root for them! Highly recommend.

I was kind of worried about this one, because I’ve never been a fan of cop romances in the past, but the premise sounded so good I couldn’t pass it up. And I’m glad I didn’t! I was swooning and giggling and kicking my feet, and while I guessed some of the twists, a few really took me by surprise. Such a good, fun read!

This was a fun read to get lost in! The mystery was great and the romance was sweet and well done.

Thank you to Netgally for the ARC!

The setup of the book is absolutely hilarious, and my expectations were extremely high going in. I wish it had been first-person/Rav’s POV rather than third, as I just didn’t find it as immersive. I ended up stopping at 11%.

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

As soon as I saw the Brooklynn 99 comparison I knew I was going to need to read this book. It was one of the best romance novels I have read recently. I felt like the author added just enough of a murder mystery to this romance novel to give it a good twist. I honestly did not see the last twist to the mystery coming! I also really enjoyed the authors writing. I found both of the main characters to be well written and nicely fleshed out. I could imagine them as real people. I also though Rav and Jack really complimented one another, so the romance was really enjoyable, Some parts definitely made me laugh out loud!

I can't wait to make my friends read this once its published!

I received a copy of this e-arc in exchange for an honest review. I LOVED IT!! Never saw each twist coming, super crazy. Love the mystery and romance, never too much of each. Thank you netgalley and Erin Dunn :)

He's to Die For is a charming romantic suspense pairing a rockstar and a homicide detective that broke a few tropes I'm tired of in MM romance in a refreshing way.

First, Detective Rav Trivedi is a breath of fresh air among MM cop romances. Finally, an openly gay cop who's not also hyper-masculine. Rav's Indian-American by way of Britain, a trust fund baby born to a lord and a model, very demanding but distant parents. Posh and classy, he wears the finest designer suits and accessories, a fashion sense that will come in handy in his investigation in a clever complement. But his knowledge of pop culture isn't quite so avant-garde.

Then he meets the latest suspect in his new murder investigation, a rockstar with surprising humility who gets panic attacks. Trivedi's swept up in an embarassing and verging on creepy crush, and the feeling's requited. But it never felt instalove rushed or pockmarked by the usual juvenile misunderstandings; the tension between them was real and exciting. You could immediately tell how they felt about each other even in a single-person point of view, if only they'd figure it out.

The tension came mainly from the forbidden no-no of crushing on a suspect, not so much Jack Vale's celebrity life, though that factored in as well. What I loved about their romance was that it could have easily been purely physical, but they had emotionally intimate, flirty conversations that made each other feel safe and seen. That made me root for them to make it although I was annoyed at the situationship they found themselves stuck in for most of the book, but again understandable given the conflicts of interest.

The mystery, which took center stage, was twisty and kept me guessing. I also liked how this wasn't copganda and it showed Rav's struggles at being taken seriously as more than a "DEI hire" which the department clearly saw him as. I liked how he had the support of his stuffy partner and how his department ribbed him for the viral moments of his romance.

All in all this was a fun mystery and a swoonworthy romance that I felt emotionally connected to.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the advance review copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I really enjoyed this book, it’s refreshing to not have dual POV. I laughed out loud a few times. For a debut book the author did a great job! I look forward to reading more from her!

Very impressive debut novel. The characters are well written and the story was engaging. I really enjoyed the mystery. Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book

I really wanted to like this but it felt slow moving and the murder mystery lacked importance in my opinion.

thank you netgalley and macmillan for the ARC of this book!!! murder romcom music scene and love at first sight with your murder suspect.
this book has not only a wonderful cast of characters, our main focus is on the couple but that doesn’t mean the others are static!! ACAB but we love a queer POC who wants to make a change in the world. Also we love broody pop stars who definitely (maybe?) didn’t kill their manipulative abusive music agent……….

This book lives up to the hype and blurb, exceeding all expectations! Imagine "Brooklyn 99" meets "The Charm Offensive" in this sparkling romantic murder mystery. It's murder cute in the first degree when a detective finds himself falling for the lead suspect in a career-making case. The combination of witty banter, quirky characters, and a suspenseful plot makes this an absolutely captivating read.

Un detective y una estrella de rock se conocen cuando el primero está investigando un caso de asesinato y su principal sospechoso es el famoso cantante.

Fue una lectura ligera, rápida, con romance y muy entretenida.





Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

You know those books where halfway through reading it you start googling the author to see what else they wrote so you can read those next, even though you haven't even finished the current book yet, but you just love it so much? That was "He's To Die For" for me. It wasn't your typical procedural detective book, it wasn't a rom-com...it was a perfect blend of mystery, LGBTQ romance, and comedy.

I really liked this book! This was the first time I’ve read a book by this author and I was not disappointed!

He's to Die For by Erin Dunn is a heartwarming and delightful queer romance that skillfully blends humor, emotional depth, and a romance. This was a lovely, low-stress book and I recommend it.

A special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for a ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Sinopsis en español:

A los 29 años, el detective Rav Trivedi es el miembro más joven del escuadrón de homicidios de la policía de Nueva York, y su futuro parece brillante. Puede que sea un poco un extraño en el departamento, un británico gay educado en la liga Ivy con debilidad por los trajes de diseñador, pero su ascenso meteórico y su tasa de resolución demuestran que pertenece.

Así que cuando su CO le asigna la iniciativa en el asesinato de alto perfil de un ejecutivo de registro, Rav está listo para la acción. No se distraerá con los equipos de televisión, los tabloides o lo que está de moda en las redes sociales, ni por la estrella de rock ridículamente caliente con un motivo claro y sin coartada.

Esto es todo, su oportunidad, y no lo va a arruinar, ciertamente no al enamorarse de su sospechoso número uno...




Reseña: 3.5⭐️

Es una comedia romántica entre un detective y una estrella de cine que se conocen en un caso. Es una lectura ligera rápida de leer con un misterio, un asesinato, comedia y romance.



Gracias NetGalley por el ARC.