Super fun quick read! Loved the tie backs of all the original characters and their little found family, so cute! I can't wait for the audiobook to reread. I love this author and that we could get a kinda of "Fall Special" from where they are after the last three books.

🌶️ 2/5 Theres some dirty talk and vague references, not super spicy, but it is a novella so thats to be expected.

This was so enjoyable to read after reading the whole Ruinous Love trilogy. getting to spend more time with some character favorites and all six of them interacting with each other felt like a warm hug, even in the midst of murder mayhem. I cannot wait to see what Brynne Weaver does in her next book and I would never say no to more of these characters.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this!

omg how nostalgic!!! i will read everything about these characters and it was so lovely getting to see them again after their books! i will read everything brynne weaver writes and this just confirmed they are some of my favorite dark romance couples 🙂‍↕️

5 ⭐️ for a perfect novella checking in on my favorite couples (but really, checking in on Rowan and Sloane). Butcher and Blackbird is my favorite book of Brynne Weaver’s and seeing my favorite couple back to their antics was fantastic. And they were just as hot in this novella as they were in their own book!!!!! 😛🤭 Some good, clean, murdery fun in this one!!!!

What a great way to close out the ruinous love trilogy! All 3 of our favorite couples from the books are brought back in this fun and thrilling little short story! This is told from Sloanes perspective (FMC from butcher and blackbird) and we get to see her and the girls against the guys in a cutthroat competition they host each summer!

I loved seeing the girls get along with their halter between them and their partners! We even get Barbara (the raccoon from scythe and sparrow) in on the fun! I loved all the little nods to the books through the series (including the nod to ice cream). This book also gave a bit of a nice bridge in between this series and Brynnes upcoming series releasing soon! I wish there could have been a little more insight into the secret female character (I won’t spoil names or anything), but it’s a great way to lead into the next book!

Overall, this was a fun, thrilling read (with just a touch of spice, gore, and more) and a great end to the ruinous trilogy. If you loved the trilogy and are looking for something quick to read between now and the next series, pick this one up! 🩷💙🧡

A novella featuring the characters from the Ruinous Love trilogy, told from the perspective of Sloane as the family goes on their annual August hunt to rid the world of another serial killer.

This was kind of what I love a novella to be- a short and easy read, featuring all of our much loved characters and giving us a look at how they’re all doing. It definitely includes all the mayhem and gore and shock moments we expect Weaver to write about. Plus it introduces a character we briefly saw in Butcher & Blackbird that apparently connects to the authors next book- Tourist Season. Overall, if you read the Ruinous Love trilogy this will be a perfect little story for you.

This novella ties into the Ruinous Love Trilogy, set after those books
As always, check the triggers as needed - but imo if you’ve enjoyed the rest of the series, I don’t see why you wouldn’t this installment

Our favorite family of killers of killers has gather for the Annual August Showdown, giving us the return of the brothers, their ladies, and even Barbara 🦝 (plus a sighting of another past character!)

It’s boys vs girls to take down the baddie, and no matter which trio wins, the world wins because there’s one less evil killer on the loose

The target is Allan Munster, full time chicken farmer and booze bottler, and part time serial deleter
I may now be even less likely to entertain ideas of keeping chickens, but I thoroughly enjoyed this guy get what he had coming

The competition (and cooperation) between the crew was great, and I liked the callbacks to the prior books

At around 50 pages, this is a quick read
A fun way to reconnect some favorite characters while waiting for the author’s next book release

Thank you to NetGalley and Amazon Original Stories for the ARC

Love & Other Killers
3.5 ⭐️

Annnnnd they’re back! The Ruinous Trilogy cast came together for this novella, including their pet raccoon!

Set at the annual game, Rowan and Sloane are pitted against each other, with their family, to get rid of a dangerous serial killer.

😅 while I knew going in that this was a short novella, it still felt too short! I wanted more! Thanks to @netgalley for this ARC!

So excited to be back in this world with all these characters again! I love the Ruinous Love Trilogy, and it was great to see the crew reunited.

Was this novella necessary? No, but as a fan of the Ruinous Love Trilogy, I ate it up.

This novella is told from Sloane's perspective during their Annual August Showdown, their yearly competition where they race to hunt down a serial killer.

Timeline-wise, this picks up after the epilogues of Scythe & Sparrow. While this could be read as a standalone, I'm not sure you would enjoy it if you haven't already read the trilogy, or at least Butcher & Blackbird. It reads more like a bonus chapter where it's assumed readers know the relationships between characters and the backstory. If you haven't read any of the other books, you'd be missing out on a lot of details.

Thank you to Amazon and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Thank you for the ARC of Love and Other Killers! This was fun and sexy fast-paced read featuring characters from Brynn Weaver’s other books. The dialogue and banter were funny and I enjoyed the action in this short story. Would definitely recommend to anyone who has read Weaver’s trilogy and loves romance/thriller/horror combos.

Okay, so I didn't realize this was set in Weaver's serial killer series. I should have researched more, before reading this.

I was totally lost and I didn't get all of the family inside jokes, meanings, past, etc...

I'm sure it's a good story for those who are fans of the series.

Thank you NetGalley and Amazon Original Series for an e-copy of LOVE AND OTHER KILLERS to review.

I rate LOVE AND OTHER KILLERS three out of five stars.

Well this was just an absolute delight! It is such a treat to be able to visit with the couples of the ruinous love world again! Like always, Brynne Weaver manages to blend comedy and gross stuff that makes me cringe and laugh at the same time. This was a fun novella sure to delight fans!

Loved this! I'm so glad we got another glimpse into their world! The August Showdown has always been my favorite part of Butcher and Blackbird, so I love that this book picked up right where Scythe and Sparrow ended and we got to see all of them together during the showdown. My only complaint is I wish it had been longer. Now its all over again :(

A fun little novella in the Ravenous Love world, it really felt like the series returned to it's roots and it was so fun.

If Brynne writes it, I’m going to read it. She’s that good of a storyteller. I was never into books about serial killers until I gave hers a try. I’m hooked! This title is no exception to an excellent, full-on, crazy ride of a story. It’s quick and funny, and the relationships amongst the family members had me entertained throughout. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Thank you for the ARC for this book, is it weird to say this is a fun palate cleanser? Enjoyed the super quick and fun read, fans of Weaver's other books in the series will eat this up (like chickens). I enjoyed that this one was a little less dark than the other books in the series, while still making me cringe at parts. The characters are all here in their killer glory, and again, just really enjoyed this quick story.

What a great little snack! If you loved the ruinous love trilogy you’ll love this novella. Like a summer holiday special with the characters you miss!

I’ve only read the first book of the trilogy and don’t feel like I missed out reading this without reading books 2 and 3, as while all 3 couples were present I felt like the focus was on Rowan & Sloane and knowing their background was most helpful.

My only qualm was I wish it didn't leave me with so many questions about them seeing you know who!

This is a super quick read that goes back to the Ruinous Love Trilogy. I enjoyed reading about the characters from those books again. This is in Sloane’s POV but you get glimpses of all three couples (and Barbara of course!). If you liked the Ruinous Love trilogy you will enjoy this Novella. Thanks to the publisher, author and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I didn’t realize this was a novella that bridged a gap between two series, one of which I hadn’t read yet and another that will be released later this year. I found the story entertaining but I was a little lost with all the characters as there wasn’t much development within the story; I imagine that was done within the first series. I did enjoy the concept of killing the killers but this may be more dark romance and less thriller than I like.

Out August 12th, 2025 5 stars for The Sticker Bitches
If you’re already obsessed with Brynne Weaver’s Butcher & Blackbird, then Love and Other Killers is your next must-read hit of chaos, carnage, and chemistry. This novella drops us back into the twisted, hilarious, and oddly heartwarming world of the Ruinous Love Trilogy, where vigilante serial killers hunt other serial killers—for sport. It’s Sloane and the Kane brothers, plus their significant others, all teaming up for a competitive kill that’s equal parts bloodbath and bonding exercise. The banter is razor-sharp, the romance is spicy, and the family dynamics are delightfully deranged. Weaver’s signature blend of dark humor and emotional depth makes this feel like a reunion with your favorite psychos—and yes, Barbara’s back too.

What makes Love and Other Killers so irresistible is how it deepens the lore while keeping things fast, fun, and feral. You get callbacks to earlier books, glimpses of future stories (hello, Tourist Season), and a front-row seat to the kind of twisted love that only Brynne can make feel swoony and sincere. It’s short, punchy, and packed with everything fans adore: vigilante justice, found family, and the kind of “touch her and die” devotion that makes your heart race. If you haven’t started the Ruinous Love Trilogy yet, this novella will convince you to dive in headfirst. And if you’re already in deep? Welcome back to the madness—you’re going to love every killer minute.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Amazon Original Stories for this ARC!