A con artist looking to go legit but get dragged in another con? Set in a New England town it gives fun small town vibes but in a more upscale way. Loved the book, the twists were what I expect from these authors. A lot of fun!

First of all, thank you so much for this ARC copy of Destructively Mine!!

“There will never be a day, a night, a minute, a moment, a breath where you aren’t destructively mine. And I hope it fucking terrifies you.”

WHAT A FRICKING WILD RIDE THIS WAS!!

People… I finished this book late last night and went through different stages of shock—staring at the wall with my jaw on the floor, then tearing up over these people who aren’t just characters in a novel. They felt so real, so familiar. Getting to know them better in this book was truly something special.

I loved Dishonestly Yours and couldn’t wait to get my hands on this one, but I don’t think anything could have prepared me for the wild journey that Destructively Mine was. In book one, we met both the Graves and the Tinrocks, but this is where we really got to know them. Hailey, Jake, my baby Oliver… I love them so, so much.
This book is packed with plot twists, action, and the sweetest moments. Phoebe and Rocky were everything I had dreamed of while waiting for this book, and every question I had was answered, only to be replaced by even more questions that now have me dying for book three. Krista and Becca, you did it again!!

Destructively Mine pulled me in from the first page. I Found the story to be very Interesting and page turning. I read it in one sitting. Krista and Becca Ritchie never disappoints their readers.

Loved It and Cannot wait to read the next one in the series.

First things first: I loved this. I love this series. This is like getting to indulge in your favorite candy with no care about the consequences. I am obsessed with how much this story is expanding and that there is a mystery (and dare I say thriller?) element being added into it.

This is such a fun balance of lighthearted humor, romance, deception and danger. The found family aspect only gets stronger in this second book, which I didn't even know was possible, and I loved getting to see everyone come together and support one another. There are so many juicy and dramatic reveals that this whole series is giving really strong CW network vibes. I ate it up. And that ending?! What in the world. I can tell that this series is only going to get more explosive and wild with the third book and I literally cannot wait.

Oh, and of course, holy smut Batman. This was fun in all the ways.

* ARC received for an honest review *

Thank you, Krista and Becca Ritchie, Netgalley Berkeley and Valentine's PR for an early copy of this book

Destructively Mine is the second book in the Webs We Weave series. The book started off with where the first book ended with that cliffy ending and damn I was hooked with it from the first page. This book surprised me a lot and I ended up loving it more than I thought.

Phoebe’s point of view made me feel everything she was going through—her anxiety, her fears, and how much she overthinks. It was like I was right there inside her head. She’s so strong in her own quiet way, and I admired how she kept trying, even when things felt impossible.

Rocky was harder to read at first, but that made me love him more as the story went on. He’s been through a lot, and he hides his pain behind silence and distance, but when he lets his guard down, it’s powerful. The way he cared about Phoebe, even when he didn’t have the words, hit me hard.

Their relationship wasn’t smooth or perfect, but it felt real. Messy, emotional, and sometimes painful—but also beautiful. Watching them slowly open up to each other and try to heal together made me tear up more than once. They felt like two people who truly needed each other, and I was rooting for them every step of the way.

Just like in the first book, this had a lot of found family moments. I love how they all were intertwined together and had this amazing bond. I loved how they were all protective of each other. Also I loved the friendships too. Like I didn't think I would love Jake and Rocky's friendship this much. Their dynamics was so good.

OMG HAILEY- JAKE - OLIVER WERE JUST SO 🤌🏾🤌🏾
I LOVED THEIR DYNAMIC SO MUCH. I want to read more of them. And I hope they are a poly and she doesn't have to choose just one.

NOVA GRAVES. I THINK IM IN LOVE. EVEN THOUGH HE STILL SEEMS MYSTERIOUS TO ME. HE CAPTURED MY ATTENTION IN THIS.

I still don't know what to feel about Trevor. He annoyed me in the start with some of his behaviour. But now, I guess he grew on me but still my feelings about him are confusing.

The plot was actually so good. And the twists were just so insane. I never thought I would enjoy it this much. Like I didn't expect some of the things, they were just so crazy. Even though most of the plot has been revealed, I'm still excited for the rest of them.

I can't wait for Dangerously Yours. I know KBR aren't going to disappoint me.

I'm so grateful to the authors and Valentine PR for providing me with this ARC!
I couldn’t put this book down — it’s the perfect blend of heart, schemes, and second chances! From the very first page, I was completely hooked. Phoebe is such a beautifully complex character: tough yet vulnerable, fiercely loyal yet constantly caught between her past and her dreams of a better future.
Watching her try to build an honest life in an elite Connecticut town while managing her complicated feelings for Rocky was utterly addictive. Rocky is everything: loyal, protective, and so gentle with Phoebe in a world that taught them both to be guarded. Their chemistry leaps off the page, and the way he believes in her, even when she doubts herself, had me seriously blushing.
While Phoebe’s fake relationship with Jake Waterford brings all the delicious tension you could want, it’s clear her real heart belongs to Rocky — and their stolen moments are absolute magic. Rocky isn’t just a love interest; he’s a grounding force, showing Phoebe what real love and trust can look like.
The sudden reappearance of the Goodmothers adds another layer of intrigue, pulling Phoebe and Hailey back into the world of deception they’ve been trying to escape. The emotional stakes climb higher with every chapter, and the story masterfully blends humor, heartbreak, and hope.
This book is for anyone who loves messy, unforgettable characters, jaw-dropping twists, fierce women fighting for their happiness, and romances that feel like home. I laughed, I swooned, and I rooted for them every step of the way. Easily one of my favorite reads of the year — I’m obsessed!

WHAT A BOOK!!
Thank you so much to Valentine PR and to Krista and Becca Ritchie for providing me with an ARC. It’s safe to say I LOVED it and am super grateful for the opportunity 😊

I liked the first book in this series, but I found myself LOVING this one! I think it’s just because we got to see such a deeper side of all of these characters and the mystery element was SO GOOD! I loved each and every one of these characters! But my mains I would say are Phoebe and Rocky (obviously), Jake Waterford, and OLIVER!!! I NEED TO SEE MORE OF OLIVER I FEEL LIKE HE IS SOOOO SWEET AND I LOVE HIM!

But Rocky 😍 top tier I love the would kill for Phoebe vibes

That ending 🤯 I wasn’t expecting at all! Also Trevor 🙂‍↔️🫠 what are you even doing bro..?

I can’t wait for the next book and to see what more happens! I feel like we had a lot of development in this one and I want to see even more in book 3!

If you thought Dishonestly Yours was good, Destructively Mine is a whole new level of SPICY AND DELICIOUS. This sequel hits all the same addicting beats—but turns the heat, drama, and chaos up to eleven. I’m talking hot, mysterious, twisty, and tense in the best possible way.

Rocky and Phoebe? Still absolutely feral for each other. The obsession? Mutual. The tension? Off the charts. The chemistry? UNDENIABLE. It’s giving "we shouldn't but we will every single time" and I am so here for it. These two are the definition of down bad—and I love every messy, intense, clingy second of it.

Just when you think you’ve got the plot pinned down, BOOM, a twist slams into you out of nowhere. It's exhilarating, and the pacing makes it impossible to put down. And don’t even get me started on the last 10%—I was screaming. I need answers. I need the next book. I need therapy.

If you're someone who loves heists, spies, betrayal, and characters who would burn the world down for each other—this series was made for you. Read it. Trust me.

I’ve been patiently (read: obsessively) waiting for this book ever since the wild ending of Dishonestly Yours, so you can imagine the actual scream I let out when I got the ARC. And let me just say it delivered. Honestly, I think I loved this one even more than the first!

It’s hard to review without dropping spoilers, so I’ll keep it short, sweet, and as spoiler-free as possible. Just know: I am fully addicted. The world, the characters, the absolute chaos. The Graves/Tinrocks crew owns my heart now. Sure, at times there was a lot going on, but I liked the way everything tied together by the end.

Now let’s talk romance - I adore Rocky and Phoebe (childhood friends to lovers, you will always have my heart). But… Hailey and a certain someone(s)? They kind of stole the spotlight for me. That whole messy situation? I’m living for it, and I need the next book like yesterday. (iykyk 👀)

If you haven’t picked up this series yet - what are you even doing? Go get it, highly recommend!

Thank you to Valentine PR, NetGalley and the authors for letting me enjoy this eARC!

This was one of my most anticipated books of the year and it didn't disappoint. I loved the pacing of the story. I loved getting flashbacks of Phoebe and Rocky's relationship. Their dynamic was completely different. I loved the character growth between the two. They came a long way. In this twisted web of secrets the truths are finally revealed and were done so well. We finally get answers!!! I was shocked and so surprised. I also loved the new development of possible new relationships. I'm curious how these relationships will play out in the next book. Destructively Mine was a wild ride filled with lies, truths and so much love. It was exhilarating, mysterious and kept me engrossed the entire time. I highly recommend this series!

4.25 ⭐️

soooo happy to be back in this universe! i love this friend group so soooo much! i’m just in awe at the way krista and becca expertly create such strong, tight-knit familial bonds that feel so real and unbreakable! i love that everyone is so uniquely themselves and each play an indispensable role to one other.

the cliffhanger from book one definitely had me sat for book 2 and in desperate need of some answers! and of course, KBR delivered with all the twists and turns, slowly and deliciously unfolding this story,—revealing secrets, dropping bombs, unveiling lies, surfacing people from the past, questioning loyalties, betrayal threatening their lives, tension and emotions running at an all time high— it was all so good and kept me on the edge of my seat!

the continued evolution of pheobe and rocky’s relationship was everything!!! i love their juicy dynamic— it’s unlike any other! both of them perfectly depict the definition of a true RIDE OR DIE and there’s absolutely zero doubt that their relationship could last multiple lifetimes!

i do think some parts were very slow and it read a little too long but i hung on to every word and had a time!!!

and that ending??? i need book 3 ASAP!!!

I AM UNWELL!
I swear no one can write a story with such strong bonds and connections between characters like Krista and Becca. Whenever I’m reading something written by them, I’m not only falling in love with the main FMC and MMC, but I’m also equally in love with and invested in the side characters

Destructively Mine picks up right where Dishonestly Yours left off, and after the cliffhanger we were left on, it’s safe to say I was well and truly hooked on this one from start to finish, I NEEDED answers and well this delivered them and SO much more!

In Dishonestly Yours were just getting a taste of Pheobe and Rocky’s relationship, but in Destructively Mine?? Well, let's just say their romance and connection are burning brighter than ever before and filled with so much angst. It's truly all-consuming and beautiful to read about
It's hard to express how much I loved with book without giving away spoilers because, oh my gosh it just gets better and better. If you haven't read this series yet, you have to ASAP! If you're like me and get overly obsessed with fictional characters and their lives, this one is for you.

Destructively Mine continues on with Rocky and Phoebe's love story, and the overall con-artist plot that we see develop in Dishonestly Yours. Boy, does it take you for a RIDE.
First and foremost, I love Rocky and Phoebe so much.
These two characters are so well-done and so complex, their depth is so good. They are actually perfect for each other and I loved getting to see more of them romantically in this one. Their chemistry is unreal, the tension is palpable, and the smut is soso good. On top of that, the love, trust, and satety that these two share is so beautiful. It makes me want to cry. I love them.
The overall plot of this one is insane. The twists that are revealed, especially in the last half of the book, had me GASPING and my jaw on the floor. I couldn't put this book down. I absolutely love the dark twist that Krista and Becca took with this series. I adore the found family aspect, the "ride or die" mentality that these characters share with each other, and the overall depth this group has. It is all just so good and so well-done.

This book was a little slow getting out of the gate, but I loved getting to know our merry band of grifters more in this second installment. Once I got into the last third of the book, the story really took off for me and I could not put it down. This story really helped to humanize all of the Graves and Tinrocks and allowed me to really root for all of them to succeed which is something I was still kind of questioning at the end of the first book. Overall, I really love this story and am dying for book three already!

ahhh i love this one! i think i may have liked it better than the first one because i was more invested with the characters since i know more about them. i loved phoebe and rocky even more in this one and i can’t wait to read more about them! i loved getting to see everyone’s relationships evolve. platonically and romantically. the found family is amazing. i love everyone and their dynamics. i also love rocky. he reminds me so much of loren hale who will always be my number 1 book boyfriend. sassy sarcastic men>>>. but sometimes he can be a little much so he’s not exactly the same as loren haha (i don’t think anyone will beat loren tbh) the twists and turns in this one were also so good! i can’t wait to read the next one. i need it!

i liked phoebe and rocky together and getting to see them still be together while she’s fake dating jake. i also love how jake wasn’t phased by this and didn’t cross any lines with phoebe bc of this. i love that he got added into their dynamic. i don’t know who i ship hailey with more in this one but im so invested in them.

Thank you to @valentine_pr_ for the arc!

I feel like this one was slightly less captivating as the first one. Like watching a tv show and it was one of the lesser viewed seasons. But the investment in the characters really pulled me through because I do adore them so much. We got a lot of answers in this book, and it was significantly slower paced in plot but not smut. I loved seeing Phoebe and Rocky finally together but Oliver stole the show the whole book for me. I loved seeing Phoebe that man with my whole heart

I fear the first one was a lot better, but I definitely still enjoyed!! I am excited for the rest of the series.

A band of grifters, a family of secrets, and cons upon cons as the story picks up after the first book and the daughter of a con artist and her friends must unravel the tangled web of their latest con. Phoebe Graves has spent her life as a con artist and after finally getting together with her childhood crush and fellow con artist, Brayden "Rocky" Tinrock, they've decided to finally end her fake relationship with Jake Waterford, son of a influential and wealthy family, so they can be together.. only things get complicated when Jake refuses to break up for his own reasons and Phoebe's mother shows up with her own agenda and plans to matchmake Phoebe. Meanwhile Phoebe's best friend, Hailey is spiraling herself and Phoebe is doing everything she can to help her.. while keeping the secret that she's dating Hailey's older brother a secret from her. All Phoebe and Rocky want to do is finally be together... but with everything going on in their lives and all their own dark family secrets and lies... can they survive? This is the second book in a series and definitely has to be read in order and I can't wait for the next book. I adore the relationship between Brayden and Phoebe so much in this book. Their romance is only ramping up and I can't wait to see more of it in the next book!

*Spoilers: Phoebe and Brayden are together, Hailey is in a relationship with both Jake and Oliver (while also suffering from insomnia and something else that is untreated), they all find out that their "parents" have been hiding major secrets ( Phoebe, Nova, and Oliver are siblings and their real father is a member of a group that is bad who betrayed their current parents while Hailey and Brayden are real siblings but Trevor is an adopted sibling). Trevor kills Jake's grandmother to solve their problems.

Release Date: April 29, 2025

Publication/Blog: Ash and Books (ash-and-books.tumblr.com)

*Thanks Netgalley and Berkley Publishing Group | Berkley for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

One of the best books I've read this year!!! Has all the elements i look for. Romance, mystery, suspense. The sizzling chemistry between Rocky and Phoebe, my heart couldn't take it! I loved the plot twists and the characters of this book. I can't wait for the third and final book to come out.

Pretty much a perfect book 2, the energy was the same high throughout, there were so many wholesome found family scenes, they resolved old mysteries and started new ones, and Phoebe and Rocky were EVERYTHING

-- ty to the author, the publisher and Valentine PR LM for an advanced copy!