When a chance encounter sparks an unlikely bond between rival murderers Sloane and Rowan, they find something elusive―the friendship of two like-minded, pitch-black souls who just happen to enjoy killing other serial killers. In their world, where assassins hunt and compete for sport, concepts like love aren’t exactly considered very valuable—yet.

From small-town West Virginia to upscale California, and from downtown Boston to rural Texas, the two professional hunters collide in an annual game of blood and suffering, one that pits them against some of the most dangerous monsters in the seemingly darkest corners of the country. When they aren’t playing the game, they live entirely separate lives from one another—but every year when they come back together to hunt and kill, their bond and their feelings grow even stronger.

But as their friendship develops into something more meaningful, Sloane and Rowan find themselves navigating the uncharted territories of emotional vulnerability and—though it might seem hard to believe—genuine love and affection. All the while, the restless ghosts left in their wake are only a few steps behind, ready to claim more than just their newfound love.

In their dark and deadly romance, killing comes with a bit of comedy, cannibalism, and a surprising amount of care for each other. Still, one heavy question follows them throughout their relationship. Can Rowan and Sloane dig themselves out of a deadly game of graves? Or have they finally met their match?

This book contains scenes that depict graphic violence and cannibalism.

I did not have a good serial killer romance on my Christmas list this year, but it turns out it’s just the thing I needed this holiday season! Not for the faint of heart—nor the weak of stomach—Butcher & Blackbird is the perfect combination of dark and hilarious, tender and twisted, and instantly a new favorite romance. It offers a captivating storyline, complex characters, and a truly suspenseful narrative.

Sloane is a scientist and Rowan is a chef—oh yes, and they’re also serial killers. When she’s not preparing clinical trials and he’s not preparing new restaurant dishes, they’re each hunting down and getting rid of society’s worst. On one of Sloane’s routine hunts, she ends up accidentally locked in a cage with her (quickly decaying) victim. To her dismay and relief, she is found by the charming and lively Rowan, who happens to be as big a fan of her murderous work as she is of his.

Brynne Weaver has written one of the wildest (and spiciest) romances of the year, chock-full of surprises and thrills on every page. It’s certain to turn up the temperature during this frosty season. Pick Butcher & Blackbird up and let it shock and delight you—you may just surprise yourself with your new favorite holiday present!

Brynne Weaver has written one of the wildest (and spiciest) romances of the year, chock-full of surprises and thrills on every page. It’s certain to turn up the temperature during this frosty season. Pick Butcher & Blackbird up and let it shock and delight you—you may just surprise yourself with your new favorite holiday present!

New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author and TikTok sensation with works sold worldwide in over fifteen languages to date, Brynne Weaver has traveled the world, taken in more stray animals than her husband would probably prefer, and nurtured her love for dark comedies, horror, and romance in both literature and film. During all her adventures, the constant thread in Brynne's life has been writing. With eight published works and counting, Brynne has made her mark in the literary world by blending irreverent dark comedy, swoon-worthy romance, and riveting suspense to create genre-breaking, addictive stories for readers to escape into.