Reviewed by Becca

TITLE: Love Kills – Serial Killers

SERIES: Criminal Delights #8

AUTHOR: Michael Mandrake

PUBLISHER: Triad Literary

LENGTH: 219 pages

RELEASE DATE: May 10, 2019

BLURB:

Deranged birds of a feather flock together… leaving trails of blood in their wake.
Holland has fantasies most can’t accept. When potential mates discover Holland’s bloodlust, it’s too late for them to refuse. Determined to get what he wants, Holland continues to seek a man to fulfill his deepest desire and he won’t stop at anything.
Archer is inspired and aroused by the tales he’s heard from his boyfriend. Still, he’s greedy for something that pushes him over the edge. Although this might drive him and his partner apart, Archer’s dark want won’t disappear.
Clint’s love for his job has slipped for years, and he’s pondered change. These days he’s cared more about how to please his man, than the rigorous position of solving murder cases. Clint thinks his attitude will eventually get better, thus prompting him to stay aboard. Still, the constant worry of Archer finding someone new niggles at him.
Putting sketchy characters behind bars had always been Clint’s forte, but when new feelings arise, Clint’s conscience is tested. Furthermore, what will happen if Clint is forced to choose between the love of his life, his career, and his morality?

Warning: This dark romance contains themes some readers might find objectionable.

Possible Triggers: Murder, death, edgeplay, angst, gore, blood

REVIEW:

First and foremost! If any of you have triggers, please, for the love of all that’s holy, READ THE WARNINGS AND POSSIBLE TRIGGERS! This is one hell of a damn good book, but it is also one f’ed up book. My only complaint is there is some grammatical issues that need to be fixed, but other than that, what. A. Book.

Clint is a cop, who switched to homicide. But lately he’s having a hard time. His issues with his boyfriend, Archer, are not helping. Clint is ready to settle down with Archer, but Archer doesn’t want to. He’s not ready. Plus, he’s a complete dick to Clint most of the time and no one understands why he’s with Archer. Or vice versa. With Archer’s line of work, Clint doesn’t relate to Archer’s more dark side either. Especially being a cop and seeing more all day long. But Archer loves the stories Clint tells him from his work, and Clint is suspecting that’s all Archer wants him for. Even questions Archer. So Archer decides he needs to blow off steam. And meets a sexy man who fulfills all of Archer’s kinks. Until Archer finds out the real truth. But fear turns in to lust and into a dangerous game. One Clint doesn’t know. Clint suspects, especially after seeing Holland’s old rap sheet, but he’s getting into Holland and the dynamic the three play. Maybe the old adage of what you don’t know, won’t hurt you is true.

What a twist! I don’t want to give it away, but it’s truly a twisted set up. It’s not just an ‘open’ relationship. It’s what all parties of the relationship are. With Clint being a cop, he has suspicions about some things, bit all he wants is to keep Archer happy. And since Archer found Holland to first fulfill his darker side kinks, he’s realized how badly he’s treated Clint and how much he really loves him. With the joining of Clint and Holland together with Archer, Archer is in hog heaven. And Clint is getting into things he never was before, because of how Archer looks with Holland during the play. It’s all just….well, twisted lol. But so interesting.

I’m weird, but it kind of makes me wonder if there’s relationships really like this. Knowing this world, probably lol. Makes for some great reading, though. I’m so glad these authors did this series. It’s been very interesting to see where each author’s mind goes. It’s been amazing.

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