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One Killer Night
USA Today bestselling author Trilina Pucci cranks up the heat in this sexy slasher filled with dark family secrets, classic horror tropes, and banter as sharp as a deranged killer’s knife.
Love is patient.
Love is kind.
Love will stab you from behind.
It’s Halloween night, and out-of-work writer Goldie Monroe’s trip to the drugstore scares up more than the fake blood she’s looking for. It leads to the man of her naughtiest dreams. And in spite of her costume, sparks fly from the moment they meet.
Noah Adler, aspiring sneaker designer, is impossibly gorgeous—like a tatted-up version of Goldie’s favorite blue-eyed vampire. He’s there for candy, but it’s Goldie he can’t resist. When she invites him to her sister’s F/X company bash, he’s all in without a second thought.
The pair’s flirty connection heats up fast, carrying them to electrifying new heights. But after Goldie discovers Noah is hiding a dark secret, it all starts to crumble. Looking for answers about her own past awakens new dangers, and when Goldie and Noah land at a slasher camp for adults, a deadly tragedy threatens to repeat itself. If they can survive this one killer night, they can definitely slay a happily ever after.
Love is patient.
Love is kind.
Love will stab you from behind.
It’s Halloween night, and out-of-work writer Goldie Monroe’s trip to the drugstore scares up more than the fake blood she’s looking for. It leads to the man of her naughtiest dreams. And in spite of her costume, sparks fly from the moment they meet.
Noah Adler, aspiring sneaker designer, is impossibly gorgeous—like a tatted-up version of Goldie’s favorite blue-eyed vampire. He’s there for candy, but it’s Goldie he can’t resist. When she invites him to her sister’s F/X company bash, he’s all in without a second thought.
The pair’s flirty connection heats up fast, carrying them to electrifying new heights. But after Goldie discovers Noah is hiding a dark secret, it all starts to crumble. Looking for answers about her own past awakens new dangers, and when Goldie and Noah land at a slasher camp for adults, a deadly tragedy threatens to repeat itself. If they can survive this one killer night, they can definitely slay a happily ever after.
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Trilina Pucci
27 books4,648 followersTrilina Pucci, a #1 Amazon and USA TODAY Bestselling Author, is a connoisseur of pop culture and SANPELLEGRINO, but her true passion lies in crafting tantalizing romantic novels that delve into the depths of desire, emotion, and even hearty belly laughs.
When she's not penning steamy love stories, you'll find her indulging in Netflix marathons with her husband, Anthony (Residence is a fan fave), and their three not-so-little ones.
When she's not penning steamy love stories, you'll find her indulging in Netflix marathons with her husband, Anthony (Residence is a fan fave), and their three not-so-little ones.
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October 22, 2025
REVIEW TO FREAKING COME🎃🔪💗!!!!!!!!
I haven't had a five star read in SO long😭😭!!!!!!!!
I haven't had a five star read in SO long😭😭!!!!!!!!
October 14, 2025
4.5 / 5 Stars
I never thought I’d read, let alone thoroughly enjoy, a slasher rom-com but we learn something new every day! I was laughing hysterically, swooning, and cowering in fear and I loved every second of it. We start with an epic meet cute in aisle 12 at a Walgreens on Halloween. Goldie is dressed in a blow-up T-rex costume. Noah looks like Damon from The Vampire Diaries. There’s an instant connection and instant chemistry (I mean, when you look like Ian Somerhalder, you could probably have chemistry with a wall but I digress). As we get to see Noah and Goldie fall in love, there are small moments that are just a bit off. Noah sees someone staring at them in a weird way. There is a robbery near Goldie’s house. The back door is open even though they both remember closing it. And those tiny moments start to add up to something bigger and scarier having to do with Noah’s past. Will their relationship survive? Will they?
You will probably like this book if you like:
🔪 Books where there is a killer on the loose
🖤 A+ chemistry, flirting, and banter
🔪 Laugh out loud jokes
🖤 The MMC is hiding secrets from his past
🔪 Twists
🖤 Flashbacks and present timeline
I really enjoyed the rom-com portion of the book. The spice was spicing. The banter was bantering. The love was loving. You get to see their relationship progress over the course of months so no insta-love here which was lovely. They both had complicated pasts that added some depth to the story in a nice way but didn’t make anything overly complicated. It was the perfect parallel storyline to the thriller portion.
And can we get a round of applause for the side characters? Evie, Goldie’s sister, and Chase, Noah’s best friend, are the perfect comic relief especially in between the tense slasher/thriller parts. Chase is the perfect, dumb, dude bro. Evie is the perfect strong, no nonsense, independent sister. Together, they are even more weird and perfect.
The slasher portion of the book was well written because I was scared shitless during it. It had a very 90s slasher film vibe, so think Jason Voorhees or Scream. My tolerance for scary stuff is very low, so it might be less scary to others, but maybe just read this book during daylight hours with people around. The scenes where Goldie was alone especially made the hair on the back of my neck stand up. The pacing did get a bit slow towards the last third of the book, but there were a few really good twists that I loved.
If you want to laugh and scream, you should check out this book. And make sure to check the content warnings when they are added upon publishing.
Thank you Montlake and NetGalley for providing the eARC! All opinions are my own.
Publication Date: October 14, 2025
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Pre-Read Thoughts: I don't know when spooky session officially begins and I don't entirely care because I am down for a murdery, rom-com with the tag line: "Love is patient. Love is kind. Love will stab you from behind." 🔪🔪🔪
I never thought I’d read, let alone thoroughly enjoy, a slasher rom-com but we learn something new every day! I was laughing hysterically, swooning, and cowering in fear and I loved every second of it. We start with an epic meet cute in aisle 12 at a Walgreens on Halloween. Goldie is dressed in a blow-up T-rex costume. Noah looks like Damon from The Vampire Diaries. There’s an instant connection and instant chemistry (I mean, when you look like Ian Somerhalder, you could probably have chemistry with a wall but I digress). As we get to see Noah and Goldie fall in love, there are small moments that are just a bit off. Noah sees someone staring at them in a weird way. There is a robbery near Goldie’s house. The back door is open even though they both remember closing it. And those tiny moments start to add up to something bigger and scarier having to do with Noah’s past. Will their relationship survive? Will they?
You will probably like this book if you like:
🔪 Books where there is a killer on the loose
🖤 A+ chemistry, flirting, and banter
🔪 Laugh out loud jokes
🖤 The MMC is hiding secrets from his past
🔪 Twists
🖤 Flashbacks and present timeline
I really enjoyed the rom-com portion of the book. The spice was spicing. The banter was bantering. The love was loving. You get to see their relationship progress over the course of months so no insta-love here which was lovely. They both had complicated pasts that added some depth to the story in a nice way but didn’t make anything overly complicated. It was the perfect parallel storyline to the thriller portion.
And can we get a round of applause for the side characters? Evie, Goldie’s sister, and Chase, Noah’s best friend, are the perfect comic relief especially in between the tense slasher/thriller parts. Chase is the perfect, dumb, dude bro. Evie is the perfect strong, no nonsense, independent sister. Together, they are even more weird and perfect.
The slasher portion of the book was well written because I was scared shitless during it. It had a very 90s slasher film vibe, so think Jason Voorhees or Scream. My tolerance for scary stuff is very low, so it might be less scary to others, but maybe just read this book during daylight hours with people around. The scenes where Goldie was alone especially made the hair on the back of my neck stand up. The pacing did get a bit slow towards the last third of the book, but there were a few really good twists that I loved.
If you want to laugh and scream, you should check out this book. And make sure to check the content warnings when they are added upon publishing.
Thank you Montlake and NetGalley for providing the eARC! All opinions are my own.
Publication Date: October 14, 2025
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Pre-Read Thoughts: I don't know when spooky session officially begins and I don't entirely care because I am down for a murdery, rom-com with the tag line: "Love is patient. Love is kind. Love will stab you from behind." 🔪🔪🔪
May 18, 2025
In aisle 12 of Walgreens, Goldie Monroe and Noah Adler share a meet-cute over the tubes of fake blood. In a bold move, she invites him to a Halloween party later that night.
One Killer Night is a departure from what we’ve seen in the last few releases. But it harkens to her earlier works with a depth to the characters and storyline, alike. Don’t fret, in her trademark trifecta, Trilina delivers a laugh-out-loud romance with steam. Plus, she upped the ante with a little blood and murder.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Burn: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Darkness: 🖤
Heat: 🌶️🌶️
Range of Emotions: 😂🥵😊🥺😍
Ending: 💗 {HEA}
POV: 👫🏻 {Dual}
🗄️ Genre: Contemporary Romance
🗂️ Subgenre(s): Comedy, New Adult, Suspense, Thriller-esque
✨ Tropes: Lie for Reasons, Meet Cute,
💫 Microtropes: Pet Name, Tragic Past
💋 Kinks: Dirty Talk, Domination
⚠️ Warning: This steamy read will leave your panties wet and reaching for BOB.
🚩 Safety Squad: Unalìvíng, Vìolençė (Past and Present, On- and Off-Page) and other potentially triggering elements. If you have any hesitation, check the warnings before diving in. Otherwise, blind is best!!
📣 Type: One Killer Night is a standalone.
🛑 Be Advised: My Goodreads shelves are … explicit in both senses. As such, they could be considered spoiler-y.
One Killer Night is a departure from what we’ve seen in the last few releases. But it harkens to her earlier works with a depth to the characters and storyline, alike. Don’t fret, in her trademark trifecta, Trilina delivers a laugh-out-loud romance with steam. Plus, she upped the ante with a little blood and murder.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Burn: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Darkness: 🖤
Heat: 🌶️🌶️
Range of Emotions: 😂🥵😊🥺😍
Ending: 💗 {HEA}
POV: 👫🏻 {Dual}
🗄️ Genre: Contemporary Romance
🗂️ Subgenre(s): Comedy, New Adult, Suspense, Thriller-esque
✨ Tropes: Lie for Reasons, Meet Cute,
💫 Microtropes: Pet Name, Tragic Past
💋 Kinks: Dirty Talk, Domination
⚠️ Warning: This steamy read will leave your panties wet and reaching for BOB.
🚩 Safety Squad: Unalìvíng, Vìolençė (Past and Present, On- and Off-Page) and other potentially triggering elements. If you have any hesitation, check the warnings before diving in. Otherwise, blind is best!!
📣 Type: One Killer Night is a standalone.
🛑 Be Advised: My Goodreads shelves are … explicit in both senses. As such, they could be considered spoiler-y.
October 28, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Did I just meet my new book boyfriend?!? Cause I am obsessed with Noah 😍 This was quite literally the perfect Rom-Com meets 90s scary movie and the perfect Halloween read!!! I had such a good time reading this one. This was my first by Trilina Pucci and it definitely won't be my last!
November 1, 2025
Half spicy romance, half slasher at camp, overall a good Halloween read.
It's not perfect, but it was fun and the pacing was interesting and it had some fun side characters.
I'm following with the next book in the series, hoping for same vibes.
It's not perfect, but it was fun and the pacing was interesting and it had some fun side characters.
I'm following with the next book in the series, hoping for same vibes.
November 2, 2025
★★★★★ 5 ✩
“Welcome to Camp Weonoke, Goldie. I hope it’s a weekend you’ll never forget.”
Finished this on Halloween night and I couldn’t have picked a more perfect read 🎃
It’s eerie, addictive, romantic—and genuinely chilling. Murder, secrets, razor-sharp banter, and a love story that somehow blooms in the middle of chaos. I was hooked.
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✩ SPOILERS AHEAD ✩
✦ The Setup:
It’s Halloween night, and out-of-work writer Goldie Monroe is just trying to grab fake blood from the drugstore when she runs into Noah Adler—a gorgeous, tattooed stranger who looks like her favorite blue-eyed vampire. Sparks fly instantly, and when Goldie invites him to her sister’s F/X company party, he’s all in. But what starts as a flirty, electric connection quickly spirals into something darker. As the night unfolds, secrets surface, and Goldie discovers Noah may be hiding more than just a killer smile. With slasher vibes, family drama, and a romance that burns hot and fast, this is one Halloween she’ll never forget
✦ The Cast:
• Goldie Monroe — fiercely loyal, quietly brilliant, always protecting others at her own expense.
• Evie Monroe — bold, artistic, and emotionally raw; I rooted for her every second.
• Noah Adler — soft-spoken, mysterious, and radiating “I’d kill for you” energy.
• Chase — charming, chaotic, and slightly unhinged in the best way (Evie + Chase NEED their own book).
• Billy — nightmare fuel. Unsettling and unforgettable.
✦ Quotes I’m Still Screaming About:
“You know in books when they say the air crackles between two characters? Well, we’re a fucking bowl of cereal. Snap, crackle, and poppin’ everywhere and all over the place.”
“I don’t know what most guys like; all I know is what she’s got is what I want.”
“She rolls her eyes and tilts her head, hyperfocused on what she’s doing — which is coloring in my tattoos. It’s her favorite thing to do … get me shirtless and decorate me even more.”
“Imagination is sustenance for dreamers and fools. Which one we are depends on our choice.”
“If this were a movie, you’d be the hero.” “Oh yeah? I’d much rather be your husband.” “Deal.”
✦ What I Loved:
• The camp setting — eerie, immersive, and cinematic.
• The pacing — fast, sharp, and full of tension.
• The twist. The backstory. THE FAMILY SECRETS?!
• Chase + Evie — I will not rest until they get their own book.
• That cliffhanger. I’m still reeling.
✦ TL;DR:
Murder. Secrets. Romance. Camp horror perfection. I devoured it.
✦ Playlist:
› “bury a friend” – Billie Eilish
› “House of the Rising Sun” – Lauren O’Connell
› “Control” – Halsey
› “The Lakes” – Taylor Swift (haunting version)
› “Ava Adore” – The Smashing Pumpkins
› “Running with the Wolves” – AURORA
› “Youth” – Daughter
› “The Killing Moon” – Echo & the Bunnymen
✩ Thank you to Goodreads and Trilina Pucci for the giveaway copy — this was such a ride and I cannot wait to see what’s next.
October 15, 2025
4.25/5 ⭐️
1/5 🌶️
1/5 🌶️
November 9, 2025
Story 3.5 stars. Narration 5 stars
I’m all over the place about how I feel about this book. It’s an almost but not insta-love romance and actually that part I really enjoyed. The thriller part happens just a bit in the first half of the book only to come back with a vengeance in the last 30-40% not sure. I wobbled back and forth between 3 stars or 4, but decided 4 because I liked the romance so much. And really it’s 3.5 stars.
The ending threw me for a loop and cliffhangers are not a favorite for me. I knew something was up but not how it was going to end. It was only then that I saw there was a book 2. The main characters are not the same, but are two important side characters from this book. Important, but not necessarily my favorites so I’m not sure if I will be continuing. In addition, there were twists(at least one) and that’s always welcome in a book with this much suspense. I will say that I liked the two main characters although each had their moments when I wanted to yell at them-especially the heroine. As you can tell, I’m not recapping what happens this time. It’s there on the GoodReads page if you want. There’s just too much to recap and I don’t want any spoilers coming from me.
Recommended to adult romance and horror fans. Extra spicy-which I fast forwarded through-not all, but most. Narration was very well done.
I’m all over the place about how I feel about this book. It’s an almost but not insta-love romance and actually that part I really enjoyed. The thriller part happens just a bit in the first half of the book only to come back with a vengeance in the last 30-40% not sure. I wobbled back and forth between 3 stars or 4, but decided 4 because I liked the romance so much. And really it’s 3.5 stars.
The ending threw me for a loop and cliffhangers are not a favorite for me. I knew something was up but not how it was going to end. It was only then that I saw there was a book 2. The main characters are not the same, but are two important side characters from this book. Important, but not necessarily my favorites so I’m not sure if I will be continuing. In addition, there were twists(at least one) and that’s always welcome in a book with this much suspense. I will say that I liked the two main characters although each had their moments when I wanted to yell at them-especially the heroine. As you can tell, I’m not recapping what happens this time. It’s there on the GoodReads page if you want. There’s just too much to recap and I don’t want any spoilers coming from me.
Recommended to adult romance and horror fans. Extra spicy-which I fast forwarded through-not all, but most. Narration was very well done.
October 28, 2025
4.5⭐️ I will never stop recommending these on audio because they’re so much fun!!!
November 25, 2025
This was one killer book! Fast, nostalgic, and stuffed with enough pop-culture and horror callbacks to make my little spooky heart vibrate. I’ll admit, around the halfway mark I thought the pacing was starting to drag me into the woods… but then the last 25% came in like a full-blown slasher finale. Twists flying, stakes rising, pages flipping, me sweating like I’m being chased by a clown in a corn maze.
The side characters were ridiculously well developed, the ending slapped, and finding out Evie and Chase are getting their own book had me feral. Any MMC described as looking like Damon Salvatore is an automatic win in my world. Honestly? A bloody good time and happy I grabbed it blindly because I liked the cover!
The side characters were ridiculously well developed, the ending slapped, and finding out Evie and Chase are getting their own book had me feral. Any MMC described as looking like Damon Salvatore is an automatic win in my world. Honestly? A bloody good time and happy I grabbed it blindly because I liked the cover!
October 23, 2025
If you love all 90’s horror films, then you’ll love this book. Now I’m not a fan of scary movies, knowing this I still wanted to read this book. 🤣 Was I scared shitless? Yup! But, I did really enjoy it. 😍
It was funny, scary, spicy, and very made me a little teary. 🥺 if you’re looking for a good book with Halloween vibes, then let this be your next read. 🖤
It was funny, scary, spicy, and very made me a little teary. 🥺 if you’re looking for a good book with Halloween vibes, then let this be your next read. 🖤
October 20, 2025
This book is what you'd get if a 2000s rom-com and a 90s slasher had a baby, but the rom-com genes won.
November 27, 2025
Love is patient. Well, I am NOT. At least not to the extent of reading 60% without anything happening, no real buildup or tension for my taste. DNF for now, not sure if I will return to it. Maybe.
In case you are looking for a semi spicy and very cheesy romcom, it surely delivers on that. And the banter was actually funny. The slasher vibes tho, not really around. I read that they come in at what 80% is that a joke? Nah.
Also loved Chase, he's the better MMC I don't care.
In case you are looking for a semi spicy and very cheesy romcom, it surely delivers on that. And the banter was actually funny. The slasher vibes tho, not really around. I read that they come in at what 80% is that a joke? Nah.
Also loved Chase, he's the better MMC I don't care.
May 5, 2025
Romance lovers: you need to read this one. It pulled me out of a reading slump and if I could give it 17 stars I would.
Why?
-The book begins with a solid hook, and then sits you down with a hilarious chapter to start out with.
-The main character is my type (tattoos, strong, sexy, hello yes please)
-Suspense
-The tension exists, and it’s the PERFECT amount, and then the actual spicy scenes are some of the best I’ve ever read. Might be the best spice I’ve ever read.
-The cover is amazing
-The writing style is wonderful
-It’s easier to follow and read because the execution is done so well of the storytelling aspect, that you can enjoy this book without keeping track of 15+ character names, their motives, 16+ conflicts, etc. This book has the perfect amount of characters, the perfect pacing, and was a phenomenal read.
-I need it on my shelf immediately.
This book is amazing and I’ll be recommending it to my fellow romance and spice lovers for a while, because it’s hard to find really good romance reads and I think I am picky. I LOVED this one.
Thank you NetGalley for the free eARC! I am leaving this honest feedback voluntarily.
Why?
-The book begins with a solid hook, and then sits you down with a hilarious chapter to start out with.
-The main character is my type (tattoos, strong, sexy, hello yes please)
-Suspense
-The tension exists, and it’s the PERFECT amount, and then the actual spicy scenes are some of the best I’ve ever read. Might be the best spice I’ve ever read.
-The cover is amazing
-The writing style is wonderful
-It’s easier to follow and read because the execution is done so well of the storytelling aspect, that you can enjoy this book without keeping track of 15+ character names, their motives, 16+ conflicts, etc. This book has the perfect amount of characters, the perfect pacing, and was a phenomenal read.
-I need it on my shelf immediately.
This book is amazing and I’ll be recommending it to my fellow romance and spice lovers for a while, because it’s hard to find really good romance reads and I think I am picky. I LOVED this one.
Thank you NetGalley for the free eARC! I am leaving this honest feedback voluntarily.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 11, 2025
Edit: update to include alc….fanfreakingtastic!!! More to come.
The new queen of banter and best meet cute. What a fun ride of a read. Rom-com-thriller. What more could a reader ask for?
I couldn’t put it down. I haven’t read a book in a while that has me up all night because I just loved it.
Pro: the campy thriller vibes. The connection between the mcs, the pure entertainment of the entire story
Cons: I wish it was twice as long.
Ty to the author for the advanced copy. Everyone is going to love it. And I’m excited for the audio for my reread.
The new queen of banter and best meet cute. What a fun ride of a read. Rom-com-thriller. What more could a reader ask for?
I couldn’t put it down. I haven’t read a book in a while that has me up all night because I just loved it.
Pro: the campy thriller vibes. The connection between the mcs, the pure entertainment of the entire story
Cons: I wish it was twice as long.
Ty to the author for the advanced copy. Everyone is going to love it. And I’m excited for the audio for my reread.
October 10, 2025
Audiobook/Book Review 📖🔪💋
thank you so much @otrpr and Brilliance Audio for the gifted copy and audiobook!
One Killer Night
by Trilina Pucci
Narrated by Samantha Brentmoor; Grayson Owens
About the book 👇🏽
Love is patient.
Love is kind.
Love will stab you from behind.
It's Halloween night, and out-of-work writer Goldie Monroe's trip to the drugstore scares up more than the fake blood she's looking for. It leads to the man of her naughtiest dreams. And in spite of her costume, sparks fly from the moment they meet.
Noah Adler, aspiring sneaker designer, is impossibly gorgeous—like a tatted-up version of Goldie's favorite blue-eyed vampire. He's there for candy, but it's Goldie he can't resist. When she invites him to her sister's F/X company bash, he's all in without a second thought.
The pair's flirty connection heats up fast, carrying them to electrifying new heights. But after Goldie discovers Noah is hiding a dark secret, it all starts to crumble. Looking for answers about her own past awakens new dangers, and when Goldie and Noah land at a slasher camp for adults, a deadly tragedy threatens to repeat itself. If they can survive this one killer night, they can definitely slay a happily ever after.
🔪 My thoughts:
Omg omg omg. The way I flipped out when I got approved for this was unreal. There’s no shame over here though. I could gush over Trilina as a person but dammit the way she wrote a steamy romantic thriller. It’s like she’s cupid with an arrow straight to my HEART. And if you haven’t guessed it… this was KILLER. She KILLED IT. Infinite stabby and steamy stars from me. And per usual the narrators really did this story justice. I mean…the way it got hot over here in 35 degree morning weather… you can pick up what I’m putting down right? right. I know this goes without saying but this was unputdownable… I legitimately had to request the audiobook so that I didn’t have to stop once I started. It’s twisty, drool worthy, and one million percent the sexy slasher you need in your life this Halloween. Hands down my favorite Pucci book, One Killer Night is out 10/14/25!
Happy reading! 📖🔪💋
thank you so much @otrpr and Brilliance Audio for the gifted copy and audiobook!
One Killer Night
by Trilina Pucci
Narrated by Samantha Brentmoor; Grayson Owens
About the book 👇🏽
Love is patient.
Love is kind.
Love will stab you from behind.
It's Halloween night, and out-of-work writer Goldie Monroe's trip to the drugstore scares up more than the fake blood she's looking for. It leads to the man of her naughtiest dreams. And in spite of her costume, sparks fly from the moment they meet.
Noah Adler, aspiring sneaker designer, is impossibly gorgeous—like a tatted-up version of Goldie's favorite blue-eyed vampire. He's there for candy, but it's Goldie he can't resist. When she invites him to her sister's F/X company bash, he's all in without a second thought.
The pair's flirty connection heats up fast, carrying them to electrifying new heights. But after Goldie discovers Noah is hiding a dark secret, it all starts to crumble. Looking for answers about her own past awakens new dangers, and when Goldie and Noah land at a slasher camp for adults, a deadly tragedy threatens to repeat itself. If they can survive this one killer night, they can definitely slay a happily ever after.
🔪 My thoughts:
Omg omg omg. The way I flipped out when I got approved for this was unreal. There’s no shame over here though. I could gush over Trilina as a person but dammit the way she wrote a steamy romantic thriller. It’s like she’s cupid with an arrow straight to my HEART. And if you haven’t guessed it… this was KILLER. She KILLED IT. Infinite stabby and steamy stars from me. And per usual the narrators really did this story justice. I mean…the way it got hot over here in 35 degree morning weather… you can pick up what I’m putting down right? right. I know this goes without saying but this was unputdownable… I legitimately had to request the audiobook so that I didn’t have to stop once I started. It’s twisty, drool worthy, and one million percent the sexy slasher you need in your life this Halloween. Hands down my favorite Pucci book, One Killer Night is out 10/14/25!
Happy reading! 📖🔪💋
September 6, 2025
I have never read a rom com slasher and this is so perfect for Halloween vibes. The book started with a great meet cute and Goldie and Noah instantly connect.
This story was way too insta love for me. Goldie and Noah are great together and their banter is so good. With Pucci's other books, they are steamy. This one steam level is pretty low.
The supporting characters with Goldie's sister and Noah's best friend was so good. I need their story.
The slasher vibes was so good and it made me feel like I was in a 90s slasher movie in the last 75%.
Thank you to Montlake for a copy of the book.
This story was way too insta love for me. Goldie and Noah are great together and their banter is so good. With Pucci's other books, they are steamy. This one steam level is pretty low.
The supporting characters with Goldie's sister and Noah's best friend was so good. I need their story.
The slasher vibes was so good and it made me feel like I was in a 90s slasher movie in the last 75%.
Thank you to Montlake for a copy of the book.
September 13, 2025
I enjoy a genre defying book from time to time but…it wasn’t my favorite here. I also found a lot of elements in it to warrant a trigger warning list so, perhaps if you’re concerned about any elements possibly popping up, message someone who has read it to ask if it’s in there.
The insta love + thriller elements didn’t flow for me, but I can see this book appealing to others.
Thank you for the gifted ARC
The insta love + thriller elements didn’t flow for me, but I can see this book appealing to others.
Thank you for the gifted ARC
July 24, 2025
Goldie + Noah
-thriller romcom
-90s slasher vibes
-tattooed mmc
-touch her & die
-AMAZING banter
-family secrets
the twists & turns throughout this book were amazing!! & the written imagery literally had me feeling like i was *IN* a fucking movie!! i felt the 90s filter literally come over my entire mind!! the banter was so witty & hilariously unique to each of our characters too i just enjoyed them so much!! & my heart hurt for noah & goldie during our little hiatus but wowww was it just so beautiful for them to come back together to kill some murderer!! hahaha can't wait for chase & evie!!!
-thriller romcom
-90s slasher vibes
-tattooed mmc
-touch her & die
-AMAZING banter
-family secrets
the twists & turns throughout this book were amazing!! & the written imagery literally had me feeling like i was *IN* a fucking movie!! i felt the 90s filter literally come over my entire mind!! the banter was so witty & hilariously unique to each of our characters too i just enjoyed them so much!! & my heart hurt for noah & goldie during our little hiatus but wowww was it just so beautiful for them to come back together to kill some murderer!! hahaha can't wait for chase & evie!!!
October 28, 2025
⭐ (Story) 4.5
⭐ (Narrator) 5
🌶️ 1.5
🥵 Spicy Chapters: 6, 15
📚 Tropes/Themes: dark romance, secret identity, insta love, protective MMC, romantic suspense
👀 Dual POV 1st person
🎙️ Duet narration (Samantha Brentmoor + Grayson Owens)
⏰ Approx 6 hours
💔 Triggers: adoption, murder, death, violence, gore, mentions of SA
🛍️ Available: now
💬 Holy shit this was so good. It's SOOOO funny, like their sarcastic, snarky banter is my love language. It's basically how my husband and I talk to each other.
The romance was incredibly cute, adorable and swoony. I mean, super swoony. I love Goldie and Noah.🥹 I couldn't stop smiling.
I also can't say enough good things about the suspense part of the plot. It pulled me in and slowly built until it had me on the edge of my seat. I guessed some of it but definitely didn't expect the twist, and there were parts that made me want to throw my phone in frustration.
For the narrators, week I've already said several times how much I love Samantha Brentmoor, she can literally do no wrong, but the MMC , Grayson Owens did an incredible job too. I lived that it was a duet, and like I said I had some pretty visceral reactions to the story so I'm not kidding when I say they did a 5⭐ job. My only complaint is I wish there was more distinction sometimes between the flashbacks and other people's POV. This is probably only because it's an audiobook though.
As for the adoption trigger, it's a major plot point, so readers who are sensitive to that should be aware, and I hope that a sensitivity reader was used if the author is not an adoptee.
⭐ (Narrator) 5
🌶️ 1.5
🥵 Spicy Chapters: 6, 15
📚 Tropes/Themes: dark romance, secret identity, insta love, protective MMC, romantic suspense
👀 Dual POV 1st person
🎙️ Duet narration (Samantha Brentmoor + Grayson Owens)
⏰ Approx 6 hours
💔 Triggers: adoption, murder, death, violence, gore, mentions of SA
🛍️ Available: now
💬 Holy shit this was so good. It's SOOOO funny, like their sarcastic, snarky banter is my love language. It's basically how my husband and I talk to each other.
The romance was incredibly cute, adorable and swoony. I mean, super swoony. I love Goldie and Noah.🥹 I couldn't stop smiling.
I also can't say enough good things about the suspense part of the plot. It pulled me in and slowly built until it had me on the edge of my seat. I guessed some of it but definitely didn't expect the twist, and there were parts that made me want to throw my phone in frustration.
For the narrators, week I've already said several times how much I love Samantha Brentmoor, she can literally do no wrong, but the MMC , Grayson Owens did an incredible job too. I lived that it was a duet, and like I said I had some pretty visceral reactions to the story so I'm not kidding when I say they did a 5⭐ job. My only complaint is I wish there was more distinction sometimes between the flashbacks and other people's POV. This is probably only because it's an audiobook though.
As for the adoption trigger, it's a major plot point, so readers who are sensitive to that should be aware, and I hope that a sensitivity reader was used if the author is not an adoptee.
October 6, 2025
ALC Review!
The narration of this book was so amazing!! Samantha Brentmoor & Grayson Owens were perfect!!
I absolutely ate this book up!! Immediately hooked and I didn’t want to put it down! Dark romance with suspense/ thriller & 90s slasher vibes, wrapped in sweetness! Yes please! A perfect read for spooky season! This was full of banter, spice, and absolute suspense!! The twist had my jaw on the floor!!
Goldie was such a fantastic FMC & I was obsessed with Noah!! This whole book took me for a wild ride & I was here for every single second. If you haven’t read a book by Trilina Pucci, do it. Just do it asap!! Absolutely love her writing!!
The ending of this one was another wild ride & I cannot wait for more from this!!!
Thank you Trilina Pucci & NetGalley for this early ALC!!
The narration of this book was so amazing!! Samantha Brentmoor & Grayson Owens were perfect!!
I absolutely ate this book up!! Immediately hooked and I didn’t want to put it down! Dark romance with suspense/ thriller & 90s slasher vibes, wrapped in sweetness! Yes please! A perfect read for spooky season! This was full of banter, spice, and absolute suspense!! The twist had my jaw on the floor!!
Goldie was such a fantastic FMC & I was obsessed with Noah!! This whole book took me for a wild ride & I was here for every single second. If you haven’t read a book by Trilina Pucci, do it. Just do it asap!! Absolutely love her writing!!
The ending of this one was another wild ride & I cannot wait for more from this!!!
Thank you Trilina Pucci & NetGalley for this early ALC!!
October 19, 2025
this was A LOT of fun and i expected nothing less ☺️
October 17, 2025
Okay I was invested from start to finish. Trilina really did that with this book. I did not guess anything that happened in this book and she really got me good!!!! The audio is amazing, the book is amazing! 10/10 recommend.
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November 12, 2025Cute but it’s not holding my interest rn
October 1, 2025
Alc.
What an amazing duet style performance from Samantha Brentmoor and Grayson Owens!!! For those who love 80s and 90s slasher movies. Lots of humor and mystery and definitely some twists and WTF moments. On the edge of my seat!!
Perfect for spooky season!
What an amazing duet style performance from Samantha Brentmoor and Grayson Owens!!! For those who love 80s and 90s slasher movies. Lots of humor and mystery and definitely some twists and WTF moments. On the edge of my seat!!
Perfect for spooky season!
October 20, 2025
THIS WAS FUN, THEIR BANTER AND CHEMISTY WAS ELETRIC. I FOUND MYSELF LAUGHING OUT LOUD MULTIPLE TIMES. THE SUPPORTIVE FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN NOAH AND CHASE WAS SO SWEET. AS WAS GOLDIES BOND WITH HER SISTER AND HER FAMILY DYNAMIC. I FELL IN LOVE RIGHT ALONG SIDE THEM, AND TRILINA REALLY WROTE LOVE IN A REALISTIC WAY, HOW FALLING IN LOVE WITH THE RIGHT PERSON SHOULD JUST BE EASY. THEN SHE ENTERED THE PLOT TWIST AND EVERYTHING BLEW UP AND WE ARE LEFT WONDERING HOW AND IF OUR LOVE BIRDS WILL FIND THEIR WAY BACK TO EACH OTHER.
I DID THINK ONE KILLER NIGHT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE SET UP FOR THE FIRST NIGHT THEY MET, BUT IT'S ONE KILLER NIGHT WELL INTO THE FUTURE. LOL SO BE WARNED YOU HAVE TO EARN THAT DRAMA. THIS WAS A FAST PACED FUN READ AND ALL THE CHARACTERS ARE 5 STARS... WELL MAYBE NOT THE CREEPY BUT I WAS RIGHTFULLY CREEPED! WHILE READING THIS IT GAVE ME THE SAME FEELING AS READING LIGHTS OUT AND BUTCHER AND BLACKBIRD WITH THE DARK COMEDY.
OH AND IS THAT A BOOK 2 WE WERE LEFT AS A TEASER WITH THAT EPILOGUE ENDING?
I DID THINK ONE KILLER NIGHT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE SET UP FOR THE FIRST NIGHT THEY MET, BUT IT'S ONE KILLER NIGHT WELL INTO THE FUTURE. LOL SO BE WARNED YOU HAVE TO EARN THAT DRAMA. THIS WAS A FAST PACED FUN READ AND ALL THE CHARACTERS ARE 5 STARS... WELL MAYBE NOT THE CREEPY BUT I WAS RIGHTFULLY CREEPED! WHILE READING THIS IT GAVE ME THE SAME FEELING AS READING LIGHTS OUT AND BUTCHER AND BLACKBIRD WITH THE DARK COMEDY.
OH AND IS THAT A BOOK 2 WE WERE LEFT AS A TEASER WITH THAT EPILOGUE ENDING?
May 6, 2025
4.5+
I am so glad I requested this ARC! I had tried to read one of Trilina's books before but I realized some tropes were not for me. However, when I saw this one on Netgalley, read some reviews, I requested and am so glad I did!
Both MC's have quite the funny meet-cute, followed by insta-attraction that you could see how and why they came to fall for one another so quickly. The banter between the MC's and side characters had me laughing or grinning often. A good read for the fall since it takes place around Halloween.
If you are a fan of Lights Out, this has similar banter. I would categorize this as rom-com-light thriller. I soaked this read up in roughly a 24-hour span.
Thank you, Netgalley & Trilina for a copy of an ARC!
I am so glad I requested this ARC! I had tried to read one of Trilina's books before but I realized some tropes were not for me. However, when I saw this one on Netgalley, read some reviews, I requested and am so glad I did!
Both MC's have quite the funny meet-cute, followed by insta-attraction that you could see how and why they came to fall for one another so quickly. The banter between the MC's and side characters had me laughing or grinning often. A good read for the fall since it takes place around Halloween.
If you are a fan of Lights Out, this has similar banter. I would categorize this as rom-com-light thriller. I soaked this read up in roughly a 24-hour span.
Thank you, Netgalley & Trilina for a copy of an ARC!
October 27, 2025
Book Title: One Killer Night
Author: Trilina Pucci
Publishers: Montlake/Brilliance Audio
Publication Date: October 14, 2025
Currently Available on KU? ✅
Audiobook? ✅
🍿 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴: How have I not read Trilina Pucci before?! One Killer Night is all things sexy, mysterious, and tense and I loved it even more than I hoped to!
🤩 𝚃͏𝚑͏𝚎͏ 𝙱͏𝚎͏𝚜͏𝚝͏ 𝙱͏𝚒͏𝚝͏𝚜͏: I’m not normally a romantic suspense fan, but apparently, I adore slasher romance! While I actually expected this book to be gorier, it was the perfect amount of open-door spice, romance, and pulse-pounding moments. There was one part that actually made my jaw drop and I loved how unexpected so much of the storyline was for me. Also be ready for some tears if you are an emotional reader like me (Goldie + Noah 4EVR please 🥹).
🎧 𝒜𝓊𝒹𝒾𝑜𝒷𝑜𝑜𝓀 𝒩𝒶𝓇𝓇𝒶𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃: Samantha Brentmoor voicing Goldie and Grayson Owens voicing Noah was a match made in heaven if there ever was one. They also voiced other characters throughout our duet narrative, and it felt like I had an entire cast! Brentmoor’s voice is super unique, and I loved listening to her. She was all things I would expect from Goldie’s character and made this a real standout listen for me.
💭 𝘊𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴: I will definitely be taking a look at Pucci’s backlist now as well as literally everything Samantha Brentmoor has narrated. It does appear this is the start of a series, and the ending left an opening for one, so I really hope we get more!
T͏h͏i͏s͏ B͏o͏o͏k͏ i͏n͏ 5͏ E͏m͏o͏j͏i͏’s͏ o͏r͏ L͏e͏s͏s͏: 🦖🪪🔪🫀
𝙱𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
𝙰𝚞𝚍𝚒𝚘𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
𝙼𝚢 𝚂𝚙𝚒𝚌𝚎 𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐: 🌶️🌶️
I received a complimentary copy of this book as well as an advanced listening copy. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Author: Trilina Pucci
Publishers: Montlake/Brilliance Audio
Publication Date: October 14, 2025
Currently Available on KU? ✅
Audiobook? ✅
🍿 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴: How have I not read Trilina Pucci before?! One Killer Night is all things sexy, mysterious, and tense and I loved it even more than I hoped to!
🤩 𝚃͏𝚑͏𝚎͏ 𝙱͏𝚎͏𝚜͏𝚝͏ 𝙱͏𝚒͏𝚝͏𝚜͏: I’m not normally a romantic suspense fan, but apparently, I adore slasher romance! While I actually expected this book to be gorier, it was the perfect amount of open-door spice, romance, and pulse-pounding moments. There was one part that actually made my jaw drop and I loved how unexpected so much of the storyline was for me. Also be ready for some tears if you are an emotional reader like me (Goldie + Noah 4EVR please 🥹).
🎧 𝒜𝓊𝒹𝒾𝑜𝒷𝑜𝑜𝓀 𝒩𝒶𝓇𝓇𝒶𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃: Samantha Brentmoor voicing Goldie and Grayson Owens voicing Noah was a match made in heaven if there ever was one. They also voiced other characters throughout our duet narrative, and it felt like I had an entire cast! Brentmoor’s voice is super unique, and I loved listening to her. She was all things I would expect from Goldie’s character and made this a real standout listen for me.
💭 𝘊𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴: I will definitely be taking a look at Pucci’s backlist now as well as literally everything Samantha Brentmoor has narrated. It does appear this is the start of a series, and the ending left an opening for one, so I really hope we get more!
T͏h͏i͏s͏ B͏o͏o͏k͏ i͏n͏ 5͏ E͏m͏o͏j͏i͏’s͏ o͏r͏ L͏e͏s͏s͏: 🦖🪪🔪🫀
𝙱𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
𝙰𝚞𝚍𝚒𝚘𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
𝙼𝚢 𝚂𝚙𝚒𝚌𝚎 𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐: 🌶️🌶️
I received a complimentary copy of this book as well as an advanced listening copy. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
October 7, 2025
This is quite an interesting mash-up of romance and horror genres. There is a fun meet-cute at the beginning, with plenty of humor sprinkled throughout, but a dark force is also shadowing Noah and Goldie.
I loved how Goldie and Noah met... in aisle 7 of Walgreens, as she was looking for blood while dressed as a T. rex. He isn't dressed in costume, but she immediately calls him Damon. A relationship builds from there, but secrets must be revealed if the relationship is to continue.
There is witty banter between Goldie, Noah, Chase, and Evie. Chase is Noah's best friend, and Evie is Goldie's sister. The book is not lacking in humor or interesting conversations.
Now for the horror side... I wasn't sure what to expect. I am not a horror fan, but this was more campy than true horror. There is a quintessential camp where people have died, but we don't fully understand its significance until closer to the end. There are some intriguing twists near the end as everything comes to a head. Things I was not expecting.
While I enjoyed the book, I can only give it 3 1/2 paws because of the steamy bedroom scenes. I felt like they were over the top and actually detracted from the storyline. This is my personal opinion, and I know many others probably love the steaminess, so I did a lot of skimming in those areas.
However, it was a fun read and unique, and I might check out the next book in the series, as it will be Evie & Chase's story.
I loved how Goldie and Noah met... in aisle 7 of Walgreens, as she was looking for blood while dressed as a T. rex. He isn't dressed in costume, but she immediately calls him Damon. A relationship builds from there, but secrets must be revealed if the relationship is to continue.
There is witty banter between Goldie, Noah, Chase, and Evie. Chase is Noah's best friend, and Evie is Goldie's sister. The book is not lacking in humor or interesting conversations.
Now for the horror side... I wasn't sure what to expect. I am not a horror fan, but this was more campy than true horror. There is a quintessential camp where people have died, but we don't fully understand its significance until closer to the end. There are some intriguing twists near the end as everything comes to a head. Things I was not expecting.
While I enjoyed the book, I can only give it 3 1/2 paws because of the steamy bedroom scenes. I felt like they were over the top and actually detracted from the storyline. This is my personal opinion, and I know many others probably love the steaminess, so I did a lot of skimming in those areas.
However, it was a fun read and unique, and I might check out the next book in the series, as it will be Evie & Chase's story.
October 14, 2025
This. Book.
It was everything I didn’t know I needed in a spooky season romance read. The combination of romance, Halloween meet cute, throw back story telling, and slasher flick!? Perfection!
Not to mention the narration!? Omg. Duet style with absolute phenomenal voice acting. The inflection. The emotion. Coming from someone who often needs to physically read books before listening to audiobooks.. I would HIGHLY recommend this audio first. 10/10 no notes.
If you’ve been looking for something that’s going to give you that spooky season vibe while still giving you adorable romance, this is THE book. The pacing came off strange, but in a really intriguing way that built that feeling of… when is the other shoe going to drop. The romance was the metaphorical building of the music when you just KNOW there’s a masked murderer hiding behind the next closed door. But… is it who you think it is??
Idk what else to say. Just read it. I’ll be revisiting this one often.
Thank you SO much to Trilina Pucci and Brilliance Publishing for allowing me to listen to this ALC. It is a new favorite for sure!
It was everything I didn’t know I needed in a spooky season romance read. The combination of romance, Halloween meet cute, throw back story telling, and slasher flick!? Perfection!
Not to mention the narration!? Omg. Duet style with absolute phenomenal voice acting. The inflection. The emotion. Coming from someone who often needs to physically read books before listening to audiobooks.. I would HIGHLY recommend this audio first. 10/10 no notes.
If you’ve been looking for something that’s going to give you that spooky season vibe while still giving you adorable romance, this is THE book. The pacing came off strange, but in a really intriguing way that built that feeling of… when is the other shoe going to drop. The romance was the metaphorical building of the music when you just KNOW there’s a masked murderer hiding behind the next closed door. But… is it who you think it is??
Idk what else to say. Just read it. I’ll be revisiting this one often.
Thank you SO much to Trilina Pucci and Brilliance Publishing for allowing me to listen to this ALC. It is a new favorite for sure!
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