Jump to ratings and reviews
Rate this book

Valentine's & Butterflies

Rate this book
In "Valentine's & Butterflies," Eliza Belador thought she had it all—a promising career as a Medieval History professor and a chance encounter with Mr. Perfect at a Valentine's event that ignited a whirlwind romance. But as Eliza's life takes a dark turn, she finds herself entangled in a dangerous game of obsession and stalking.



As Eliza grapples with the terrifying realization that someone is watching her every move, the lines between desire and danger blur in ways she never imagined. Packed with scandalous intrigue, forbidden desires, and pulse-pounding suspense, "Valentine's & Butterflies" delves into the murky depths of love and obsession, leaving readers on the edge of their seats until the shocking climax unfolds. Brace yourself for a tale of seduction, betrayal, and the dark secrets that lie beneath the surface of a seemingly perfect romance.

219 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 28, 2025

1 person is currently reading
18 people want to read

About the author

Amity Grey

13 books65 followers

Ratings & Reviews

What do you think?
Rate this book

Friends & Following

Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!

Community Reviews

5 stars
31 (86%)
4 stars
5 (13%)
3 stars
0 (0%)
2 stars
0 (0%)
1 star
0 (0%)
Displaying 1 - 30 of 32 reviews
Profile Image for Alexis Miller.
811 reviews22 followers
February 20, 2025
This was a wild book for sure. The suspense I felt while reading held my attention the entire time. I loved the tension, love, pain, betrayal. All of these things made this book so with it and kept me on my toes all throughout it and it kept me wondering who was guilty. The surprise bad guy was definitely a good one and I’m glad it ended the way it did.
Profile Image for Crystal Reads.
953 reviews58 followers
March 1, 2025
This is not a love dovey Valentine’s Day story, it’s full of twists, horror, spice, and love.

Eliza is a professor at the local college. She has a sarcastic personality and cracks me up. When several murders begin to happen around campus and it closes she takes home an awkward student that is stranded.

Lorenzo and Jonah work with the local police and fire station. Both of them are attracted to Eliza and find a pull with her. But neither of them want to admit they may want more. They are busy trying to solve these murders that keep happening around campus.

The connection the three of them have is strong and spicy! They all feel something with one another and it may not be conventional, but they can make it work for them.

A horror book filled with spice and so good! Could not put it down and wanted to know what was going to happen next in the murders and the love triangle.

4⭐️
2.5🌶️
Profile Image for Gerald.
112 reviews10 followers
February 23, 2025
This was straight up 5 ⭐️ with 4🌶️ book. I love the murder mystery part of book . Loved the plot and character build up ! Very good job Amity Grey . This was actually your first non vampire / paranormal/ zombie book I’ve read of your and I very much enjoyed it !
This is a must read book !
Profile Image for Chelsea Donohue.
116 reviews10 followers
February 24, 2025
I truly believe this is Amitys best work! I am part of Amitys street/ARC team (so grateful for this btw) and I honestly would say this has been my favourite book of hers so far!! This book was fast-paced, short and wildly entertaining. She never misses with these books and I love that they're so easy to read! Congrats on another amazing book 👏

Eliza finds herself a part of a cliché "speed dating" contest as part of a charity event that ends in a wild night of passion with lorenzo. Later she finds herself having a one night stand with Jonah and this girl is loving her life with these two hot men at her beck and call. Little does she know, these men are friends 🤭 *cheeky* now this plot was enough to keep me entertained anyways, but add in the subplot of a maniacal series killer on the loose, I was hooked! I loved the dynamic of the characters and I loved that this ended up as a why choose/Poly situation as I loved both of the mmcs. I totally didn't guess the killer the whole time so that twist got me (I'm usually good at guessing the plot twists) the ending tied everything up really nicely and I'm pleased the characters got their happily ever after 💓

*honest review in exchange for an ARC copy of the book*
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Sasha-Leigh.
39 reviews
March 20, 2025
Thank you to author Amity Grey for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
__________________________________________
This book? Absolute fire—and I mean that in every sense of the word. I’ve never read anything quite like this, and wow, was it a thrilling ride! Murder, serial killers, stalking, depravity, two smoking hot male leads, and more spice than a summer romance? Yes, please.

Now, let’s get one thing straight: I don’t usually vibe with the love triangle trope. Nope, not my thing. But this book? It makes me want to reconsider my stance. The suspense and tension between the characters were so electric that the love triangle just… worked. And honestly? I’m not mad about it.

Lorenzo and Jonah? Swoon—they both exude that alpha male energy that leaves you breathless. The kind of men who could totally break you, but you’d let them. Their bad boy charm just did things! Eliza? Girl, you’re living the dream. You had a front-row seat to that show, and you were absolutely making the best of it.
A why choose situation at its finest, and I was here for every single second.

But let’s not forget the spice. Oh, the spice. This book took it to an entirely different level. I found myself clutching my e-reader like it might spontaneously combust. Whew!

Now, there are some sensitive topics in this book, so make sure you read the triggers. It definitely dives into dark territory, but I wasn’t prepared for how the murder mystery element added layers of depth to the story. The twists and turns? I couldn’t get enough.

Amity Grey, you’ve done it again. I’ve read a few of your books, but this one hit different. My heart was racing, my nails were bitten down to stubs, and my cheeks were flushed from all that heat.

Definitely recommend.
Profile Image for Spicybooksndirtylooks.
89 reviews5 followers
March 23, 2025
ᖇEᐯIEᗯ:
I adore the heart above the 'i' on Eliza's name in the book! As always with Amity, the book formatting and chapter headers are super cute! Love the details.
Sold at the fact that one of the MMC is a forensic investigator. Volunteer firefighter.. yes, please!
With this book, there's a serial killer in Hex, and you follow the main characters investigating said murders while also getting your fix of some why choose action with a sprinkle of murder mystery too. The men are swoon worthy!
The flowers, the action, the suspense! I did guess who the killer was pretty early, but I was still surprised with how things unraveled and ended. Thanks for another awesome book experience, Amity!

MY FAVORITE QUOTES:
"𝘐 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘳, 𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘭𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘚𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘢, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥. 𝘖𝘩 𝘧𝘶𝘤𝘬."
"ᴍᴀᴋɪɴɢ ᴏᴜᴛ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴀ ᴘᴏʟɪᴄᴇ ᴅᴇᴛᴇᴄᴛɪᴠᴇ ᴏɴ ᴄᴀᴍᴘᴜꜱ ᴡᴀꜱ ɴᴏᴛ ᴏɴ ᴛʜᴇ ʟɪꜱᴛ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜɪɴɢꜱ ɪ ᴛʜᴏᴜɢʜᴛ ᴍʏ ꜱᴛᴜᴅᴇɴᴛꜱ ᴡᴏᴜʟᴅ ᴄᴀᴛᴄʜ ᴍᴇ ᴅᴏɪɴɢ, ʙᴜᴛ ɪ ʜᴇᴀʀᴅ ꜱᴏᴍᴇᴏɴᴇ ᴄʟᴇᴀʀ ᴛʜᴇɪʀ ᴛʜʀᴏᴀᴛ, ᴀɴᴅ ɪᴛ ꜰᴏʀᴄᴇᴅ ᴍᴇ ᴀᴡᴀʏ ꜰʀᴏᴍ ᴊᴏɴᴀʜ."
"𝑵𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒚 𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒖𝒑 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒐𝒏 𝒎𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝑰 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒚."
"𝘊𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥. 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘴𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦. 𝘐 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘯’𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴."
"ʜᴏꜱᴘɪᴛᴀʟꜱ ᴡᴇʀᴇ ᴇxʜᴀᴜꜱᴛɪɴɢ. ɪ ꜰᴇʟᴛ ʟɪᴋᴇ ɪ ɴᴇᴇᴅᴇᴅ ᴀ ꜱᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟ ᴍᴇᴍʙᴇʀꜱʜɪᴘ ᴄᴀʀᴅ. ᴄᴏʟʟᴇᴄᴛ ꜰɪᴠᴇ ꜱᴛᴀᴍᴘꜱ ᴀɴᴅ ɢᴇᴛ ᴀ ꜰʀᴇᴇ ᴊᴇʟʟ- ᴏ ᴄᴜᴘ ᴏɴ ʏᴏᴜʀ ꜱɪxᴛʜ ᴠɪꜱɪᴛ."
Profile Image for Jacky.
163 reviews8 followers
February 24, 2025
Velentine's & Butterflies took me by surprise. Mostly because I don't read the blurbs for Amity Grey her books anymore, I already know I will read and love it.

Let's start with the cover. It's so beautiful and sweet till you realise what the red blobs are, and then you start reading. And like always, Amity had me from the first page, and like the artist she is, so throws you curveballs from the first page. Every time I think I know what will happen, bam, curveball. But that's exactly what I love from this author.

Then the story, I love the fact that for a relative short story, there is a lot of depth to the characters. The romance in this book made me fan my face(a lot) and I loved every second of it.

So, if you want a relatively quick read, with a plot that gives you whiplash in the best way possible. With lots of love and spịce, tension and mystery. Then, this book is definitely a recommendation🩷
Profile Image for Rhonda  Cox.
5 reviews
March 1, 2025
I went in reading this book blind. OH MY!!! This has been the BEST book I’ve read this year by far. Eliza sure had her hands FULL the entire time. If not with a friend, it’s students or with the two drop dead handsome men in her life (Lorenzo and Jonah). Well one’s a Firefighter and the other is a Police. Who wouldn’t with two men like this!!! Valentine’s & Butterflies has everything a reader could ask for in one book. You’ll find yourself reading a book with suspense, thrills, love and more action than you could imagine! Oh and did I mention SPICE??? Most definitely 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5!!! It’s a fast read because you get caught up in the suspense and can’t put it down. Everybody wants to know who’s murdering these beautiful women? It will surprise you who’s the murderer with all the twist and turns. I will be rereading this one for sure❣️❣️❣️
Profile Image for Hannah.
170 reviews8 followers
March 17, 2025
this book had me in a total chokehold the entire time 😍✨ valentine’s & butterflies is a thrill ride of obsession, betrayal, and suspense that I literally devoured 🫠

elizas a total icon 🔥 she thought she was gonna be walking into a perfect cutesy romance but instead, she got tangled up in one of the most gripping, heart racinggg thrillers I’ve ever read. stalking, secrets, and a love triangle that had me SCREAMING and kinda dying in an amazing freaking way. lorenzo and jonah… one’s a firefighter, one’s a cop, and BOTH are the definition of book boyfriend material gimmeeeee plz💀💋

the twists were sooooo good. the tension was just as amaze. this book DELIVERED.

this is not just a romance tho, it’s a dark, thrilling, seductive masterpiece, legit masterpiece. if you love your books fast paced, addictive, and filled with morally gray men that will ruin your life, this one is for you 💀💘

tropes & vibes:

💘 love triangleish
🖤 stalker
😈 morally gray love interest
⚡ suspense & mystery
🔥 high spice & high stakes
💋spiceeeee

this book ate and left no crumbs for anythinggg. I’ll be thinking about it forever bc I want more of these characterssss go read it NOWWW omg. 😭❤️‍🔥
Profile Image for Deandra.
121 reviews12 followers
February 21, 2025
🦋🩷ARC Review🦋🩷

To say I am Obsessed is an understatement! I've already Raved (and Ranted) to the author about this book! It's my favorite out of all of her books so far!
(Not to say I don't also love all of her other books because I do!)

I mean, Valentines day murder mystery? Yes please!

Also I really love Why Choose Romances! And when I tell you I AM IN LOVE WITH ELIZA JONAH AND ENZO! their Relationship was delicious, delectable, and down right delightful!🫠 the mystery was incredibly well done, i couldnt guess who it was to save my life (might be a me problem 🙃😅) but it was so enjoyable to figure everything out along with these characters! And the romance, THE. ROMANCE. was everything! Perfect, Perfect, Perfect. 10/10 will read again!
Infinite stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️♾️
Profile Image for Bobby L.
197 reviews5 followers
February 25, 2025
Oh my gosh, I couldn't put it down! I loved this book so much! The horror, storyline, and love it created between the characters, especially the plot, don't forget the spice! Oh my gosh, I loved Eliza 😍 she is my spirit animal at some things! Jonah and Enzo, as she calls him, which I love ❤️... this is definitely a mfm also! Please don't judge people kinks! She has a relationship with both guys! Which is good for her! Ma'am I wish I was that amazing to even pull one guy! But you pulled two hotttttt guys for yourself well damn that says a lot for sure!!! Let's just say this book deserves five stars for everything listed above it definitely kept me interested in the book 🥵😍❤️⚠️ and, as always, check your trigger warnings 💋
5 reviews
September 5, 2025
Oh my! The twist was twisty and I have to say, I was surprised. Without giving anything away, what a neat way to take a turn I didn't see coming. This was one of those books that successfully pulled off the, "no way will the main character get a happy ending," despite knowing it's a romance story. This why choose was incredibly sweet in terms of the relationships, and the camping scene... wow! The build up for the serial killer was insanely well done and had me on the edge of my seat. Amity Grey pulled off the suspense in the best way when it came to the villain. He keeps getting closer and closer, and the anxiety of it all was through the roof! So scary, yet so comforting when it came to the romantic partners.

10/10 would recommend!!!
Profile Image for Lazarra Blair.
197 reviews4 followers
March 5, 2025
Wow... loved this!!

A romance story with a dark twist, the books description is perfect....

In "Valentine's & Butterflies," Eliza Belador thought she had it all—a promising career as a Medieval History professor and a chance encounter with Mr. Perfect at a Valentine's event that ignited a whirlwind romance. But as Eliza's life takes a dark turn, she finds herself entangled in a dangerous game of obsession and stalking.

As if the hot MMC's and the kick ass FMC werent enough to keep ya hooked there are twists and turns galore.. Coupled with the perfectly delightful spicy scenes this book literally ticks every box. Another great book by Amity Grey!
Profile Image for Charmelle Hendriks.
93 reviews4 followers
February 26, 2025
💥ARC Review

OMG! The way this book had me at the edge of my seat! The mystery elements and tension was something else!

I mean I love murder mysteries, but combined with a romance and spice, it's even better - add to that it was written by Amity Grey and you get the most interesting, gripping read you can think of!

I am in awe of and in love with the love happening in this story, the absolute devotion and care they show each other - no words could describe it. Ahh and the camping scenes, MAN🥵🥵
Profile Image for Jennifer Arriaga.
89 reviews1 follower
February 27, 2025
✨️🩷✨️ ARC REVIEW ✨️🩷✨️

I loved this book. Every book I have ready by Amity is amazing! I consumed this book in less than 24 hr. Eliza, a college professor signs up for a speed/blind date for charity at the request of her best friend. She wasn't looking for love but the night with Lorenzo was full of passion. Then she ends up with a one night stand Jonah. Just as Eliza is loving her life and enjoying dating both men, she find out they are best friends. Mix a why choose in with a murder mystery & you have yourself a great read !
Profile Image for Jillian Hadden.
276 reviews14 followers
February 28, 2025
I absolutely loved the murder mystery aspect of this book! I couldn't put it down because I needed to know the ending! Eliza is a fiercely independent woman who finds herself falling for not one, but two extremely swoony men. I loved the different relationships she had with Lorenzo and Jonah, and honestly I wouldn't be able to choose either. I also really liked how Lorenzo and Jonah were friends, so their was a great relationship already there. The chemistry between the three of them was just hot, and I loved the spicy scenes. This is definitely a fun and suspenseful read!
Profile Image for The_neurospicy_bookworm.
100 reviews11 followers
March 8, 2025
I absolutely loved this story. The FMC is very relatable and I love her and her sense of humor so much. She also goes through a lot in this book that will have you happy, sad, anxious, mad and absolutely elated. It is such an emotional rollercoaster ride. The two FMCs are the best, they both are different but work so well together and help to create the perfect why choose scenario. I also loved the fact that the one character is a CSI, made my science geeky heart very happy. I laughed, cried and smiled so much throughout this and it may be the first time but it won't be the last time I read this book. The ending was perfection and there was even an unexpected development at the end which I was so happy about. The author manages to hook you and you need to devour the book to know what is going to happen. It is extremely engaging and you create such a strong empathetic link with the characters. There is a lot of suspense and tension that will have you holding your breath with anticipation. There is so much to love about this book but I don't give spoilers in my reviews so I will end it here by saying....I highly recommend reading this book. Another amazing book from this author
Profile Image for Nichole Johnson .
345 reviews14 followers
March 4, 2025
I have now come to the conclusion that I will forever love everything I read by this author! This one has hands down been my favorite so far. It's so unique in the sense that you are literally reading a love story unfold, that just happens to be a why choose, while in the midst of a very suspenseful thriller. I loved all the characters and was so happy with how everything turned out. I wouldn't have been mad the least bit if the story was longer. I couldn't get enough of Enzo, Eliza, and Jonah. The plot was so so good and was very entertaining. 10/10 recommend!
Profile Image for PrettyLadyMaine Writes.
144 reviews3 followers
March 5, 2025
Eliza is a college professor she helps out one of her friends who is her coworker with participating in a speed dating event to raise money for the orphanage. Eliza picks a guy they hit it off they end up sleeping together. One day she’s leaving out of her class she bumps into another man and she falls on the floor. They end up going out for coffee I believe could be tea I can’t remember they end up having sex in his car. She finds out the two guys she slept with are best friend.
This is a horror story a lot of people die.
Thank you for the ARC
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Traci_reads_.
422 reviews30 followers
February 27, 2025
Super quick read. We follow Eliza who ends up falling for TWO men who are besties, they just want her to be happy, so why choose? She has a stalker & there is a serial killer on the loose. Jonah & Enzo are the perfect men to help protect her while also trying to solve these grisly murders. The suspense is great, the details are exquisite & dare I say this ends up being the sweetest love story, because it really is.
39 reviews2 followers
March 1, 2025
Wow! This was such a cute little story!!!! I think this is probably my favorite short story yet. I loved the dynamic and especially the characters. It really resonated with me since I want to go into crime scene investigations. The book is about this girl who falls in love with two guys and she happens to also be the target of a stalker/serial killer and it was just amazing. 100000/10 read. I may read it again a few times as a little fun read!
Profile Image for Micki-D.
1,348 reviews37 followers
March 5, 2025
Valentine’s & butterflies is love triangle who done it murder mystery story with action, spice, murder and plot twist.

When several murders begin to happen around campus and it closes Eliza takes home a shy awkward student that is stranded.

Eliza, is an independent college professor who is caught between two men…
Lorenzo and Jonah who are best friends that work for the police department and are fire fighters. What more could a girl want than men in not one but two uniforms.
Profile Image for Candis Arnett.
176 reviews20 followers
March 4, 2025
ARC Review

I love me a why choose and Valentine’s And Butterflies did not disappoint!! This murder mystery was amazing! It was such a wild ride filled with suspense, action, and spicy time! The author did a great job of capturing your attention and really making you feel the emotions of the characters! I adored the ending!!
63 reviews3 followers
March 9, 2025
I was so excited to see a new book by Amity, and she never disappoints!

Romance, hot sex and horror? It's probably my favorite mix, especially when she's doing it.

I'm so jealous of Eliza because she gets a sexy cop and a sexy firefighter to be sandwiched between. So not jealous of the creepy psychopathic student who stalked her and tried to murder her but still, 2 sexy men?? Yes please!
Profile Image for Mia Lockhart.
528 reviews7 followers
March 26, 2025
ARC REVIEW
Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
WHEN I TELL YOU TO GO READ HER BOOKS CAUSE THE BE HAVING ME HOOKED.
I would love to thank amity grey for opportunity to read another one of her books I really enjoyed reading what she can come up with I highly suggest reading some of her books like I’m gonna need her books on my shelves real soon but I can’t wait to read more of them in the future.
Profile Image for Sabine A McDaniel .
145 reviews5 followers
February 26, 2025
Amity strikes again with another amazing novel. This MMF dark romance horror thriller satisfied my itch of a delicious why choose story. The suspense! The horror! The spice! Overall a great read.

And I love a good MMF story where they can communicate like adults!
Profile Image for Amber.
519 reviews13 followers
February 28, 2025
I really liked this. Yeah it's got some typos but who cares. It was well written. A ploy that kept me on my toes. And just when you think you have it figured out there's a twist that changes your mindset.
42 reviews7 followers
March 19, 2025
I loved this book so much. My favorite book of Amity so far! It is filled with action, suspense and spice. I loved the characters so much!
Profile Image for Nupur.
464 reviews10 followers
March 25, 2025
A good one. Beautiful writing style. Engaging and entertaining. Love and suspense at the same time. Hooked. Definitely Recommended.
Profile Image for Sponkles .
179 reviews17 followers
April 14, 2025
Amity seems to always know what my brain needs! loll this book is perfect. The relationship, characters, plot are all so good.
Displaying 1 - 30 of 32 reviews

Can't find what you're looking for?

Get help and learn more about the design.