From the author of the genre-breaking internationalTikTok sensation Butcher & Blackbird comes the second book in the RuinousLove Trilogy – a hate-to-love dark romantic comedy packed with danger, chaos,and heat.

‘Brynne is a master weaver of words in this dark, decadentand delicious story of serial killers, sexy spice, and sensational fun!’ RuNyx,USA Today bestselling author of the Dark Verse series.

Every killer claims a soul.

Every phantom wants revenge.

All contract killer Lachlan Kane wants is a quiet life. Butwhen he botches a job for his boss’s biggest client, Lachlan knows he’ll neverclaw his way out of the underworld. At least, not until Lark Montague offershim a deal: use his skills to hunt down a killer and she’ll find a way tosecure his freedom.

The catch? He has to marry her first. And they can’t standeach other.

Indie singer-songwriter Lark may seem like sunshine andglitter personified but she has her own secrets hiding in the shadows. With herformidable family in a tailspin and her best friend’s happiness on the line,she’s willing to make a vow to the man she’s determined to hate, no matter howtempting the broody assassin might be.

As Lachlan and Lark navigate the dark world that binds themtogether, it becomes impossible to discern their fake marriage from a real one.But it’s not just familiar dangers that haunt them. There’s another phantomlurking on their doorstep . . . And this one has come for blood.

About the Author

Brynne Weaveris a No. 1New York TimesandUSATodaybestselling author and international sensation with over 4million copies sold in over twenty-five countries to date. She has travelledthe world, taken in more stray animals than her husband would probably prefer,and nurtured her love for dark comedies, horror, and romance in both literatureand film. During all her adventures, the constant thread inBrynne’s life hasbeen writing. With thirteen published works and counting,Brynnehas made hermark in the literary world by blending irreverent dark comedy, swoon-worthyromance, and riveting suspense to create genre-breaking, addictive stories forreaders to escape into.

You can find Brynne on Instagram @brynne_weaver or on TikTok@brynneweaverbooks, where she has a combined 300k followers!