From the author of the international TikTok phenomenon, Butcher & Blackbird, comes the second book in the Ruinous Love trilogy - a dark romantic comedy filled with danger, chaos, and passion. "Brynne is a master weaver of words in this dark, rich, and delectable story of killers, sexy tension, and astonishing fun!" - RuNyx, bestselling author of the Dark Verse series.

Every assassin demands a soul. Every ghost wants revenge. The seasoned assassin Lachlan Kane desires a quiet life. But when he fails a job for his boss's biggest client, he knows he will never escape the underworld. At least, until Lark Montague offers him a deal: use his skills to hunt a killer and she will find a way to secure his freedom. The catch? He has to marry her first. And they can't stand each other.

The free-spirited singer Lark may seem like sunshine and glitter, but she also has her own secrets lurking in the shadows. With her family in turmoil and her best friend's happiness at risk, she is willing to make a promise to the man she is determined to hate, no matter how tempting the dark assassin may be. As Lachlan and Lark navigate the dark world that binds them, it becomes impossible to distinguish their fake marriage from a real one. But it's not just familiar dangers that haunt them. There's another ghost lurking at their door... And it has come for blood.

*** Readers' praises for Butcher & Blackbird: "The chemistry is explosive. The romance will clutch your heart. The banter will have you laughing and kicking your feet. The lines and comedic situations are incredibly humorous" "Butcher and Blackbird is indulgent and decadent; reading it feels like eating chocolate cake" "If I could rate this book with infinite stars, trust me, I would gladly do so" "One of the most creative dark romances I have NEVER read... perfection from beginning to end" "I was so engrossed I couldn't put it down" "The interactions were absolute" "There is nothing else to say except... I think I've fallen for an assassin" "Writing a romantic comedy about vigilante assassins who kill other assassins for fun and making it sweet is no small feat"

Pages: 416, Year of Publication: 0604, Dimensions: 19.6x19.6cm