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A Blood Sport Agency #1
Hit & Run
I fight crime by night and watch cute animal videos by day. Just call me your modern day superhero. Kidding, but how fun would that be?
My name is Parker Presley, and I am a professional Bounty Hunter for a supersecret government organization called, The Blood Sport Agency, in New York City. It’s not as scary as it sounds, as long as your name doesn’t appear on my radar. Because as much as I joke, I can say with absolute confidence, I am very good at what I do.
Only the elite and wealthy of Manhattan have our number. The agency scrutinizes every request. Many get rejected. The process is painstakingly boring until the accepted bounties hit my inbox. That’s when it’s my time to play!
With the help from my team, Tac, Connor, Ophelia, and the Sparrows, we chase and find the bad guys for, at minimum, six-figure rewards. Which I had collected only days before everything flips upside down, figuratively and literally speaking. You’ll see what I mean.
The deliciousness that is my new neighbor reveals himself in the rudest way. He’s horribly infuriating and delightfully distracting, which changes nothing and everything at the same time. l quickly come to learn that the more I can make him tick, the happier I get. Which is fine until his name is the next one in my inbox.
The price is unresistable and Mr. Holden Hammer, it seems like you killed the wrong person from the wrong family, because your serial killer sins are so worthy of my attention. You better watch out, because now I’m coming for you. And once I get you, that’s when the real fun begins.
Don’t worry my new friends, don’t feel left out, for the right price I’d chase you too!
*This is a Dark, Enemies to Lovers, Opposites Attract, Found Family RomCom Duet with Lots of Banter.
My name is Parker Presley, and I am a professional Bounty Hunter for a supersecret government organization called, The Blood Sport Agency, in New York City. It’s not as scary as it sounds, as long as your name doesn’t appear on my radar. Because as much as I joke, I can say with absolute confidence, I am very good at what I do.
Only the elite and wealthy of Manhattan have our number. The agency scrutinizes every request. Many get rejected. The process is painstakingly boring until the accepted bounties hit my inbox. That’s when it’s my time to play!
With the help from my team, Tac, Connor, Ophelia, and the Sparrows, we chase and find the bad guys for, at minimum, six-figure rewards. Which I had collected only days before everything flips upside down, figuratively and literally speaking. You’ll see what I mean.
The deliciousness that is my new neighbor reveals himself in the rudest way. He’s horribly infuriating and delightfully distracting, which changes nothing and everything at the same time. l quickly come to learn that the more I can make him tick, the happier I get. Which is fine until his name is the next one in my inbox.
The price is unresistable and Mr. Holden Hammer, it seems like you killed the wrong person from the wrong family, because your serial killer sins are so worthy of my attention. You better watch out, because now I’m coming for you. And once I get you, that’s when the real fun begins.
Don’t worry my new friends, don’t feel left out, for the right price I’d chase you too!
*This is a Dark, Enemies to Lovers, Opposites Attract, Found Family RomCom Duet with Lots of Banter.
314 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 16, 2026
About the author
Kinsley Kincaid
21 books1,610 followersKinsley Kincaid is a long time fan of psychotic dark book boyfriends. She does not limit it to just Dark Romance but Taboo as well, yes the scandal!
She enjoys pushing boundaries, so don’t be surprised when you see this also reflected in her work. Be sure to stalk her on her socials and reader group shared with Isla Gray; Tainted N Taboo.
She enjoys pushing boundaries, so don’t be surprised when you see this also reflected in her work. Be sure to stalk her on her socials and reader group shared with Isla Gray; Tainted N Taboo.
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July 14, 2026
the concept of this was so entertaining.
These characters were so funny and unserious! I was laughing at their side commentary and shenanigans, definitely curious about book 2.
These characters were so funny and unserious! I was laughing at their side commentary and shenanigans, definitely curious about book 2.
September 2, 2026
I went into this one completely blind. So blind in fact that I have not a single clue this was left on a cliffhanger. With that being said, besides knowing that this is book one is a duet that is left on a cliffhanger, that is all you need to know about this book going into it. I think this one is best read blind as a bat.
All I am going to say about this book... I freaking LOVED this plot! The meet cute was hilarious. Our main characters are so quirky and such opposites that it works. And the way that the book is written, it feels as if you are watching their story being told. Our MCs include you in the story. And the inner monologues had me on the floor laughing.
So prepare for the dark rom com that you never knew you needed!
All I am going to say about this book... I freaking LOVED this plot! The meet cute was hilarious. Our main characters are so quirky and such opposites that it works. And the way that the book is written, it feels as if you are watching their story being told. Our MCs include you in the story. And the inner monologues had me on the floor laughing.
So prepare for the dark rom com that you never knew you needed!
June 16, 2026
4.75 stars
⚠️ Morally bankrupt characters. Unhinged chaos. A romance that feels one bad decision away from a body count. Sign me up.
This book was an absolute fever dream in the best possible way. Darkly funny, wildly unpredictable, and packed with enough tension to keep me glued to the pages, I genuinely never knew what disaster was waiting around the corner.
Parker and Holden are the definition of "red flag meets red flag." Neither of them are heroes, and that's exactly what made them so addictive. Parker thrives on pushing buttons she absolutely shouldn't touch, while Holden is the kind of man who turns minor inconveniences into criminal investigations. Their constant back-and-forth was equal parts entertaining, chaotic, and terrifying because at any moment it felt like either one of them could snap.
And Holden? Completely unhinged. The deeper I got into his character, the more fascinated I became. His internal struggles, his bizarre habits, and his relationship with reality created some of the most memorable moments in the entire book. I couldn't look away.
What surprised me most was how often I found myself laughing. The dark humor hits perfectly, balancing the suspense and violence with moments that had me grinning while simultaneously questioning my sanity.
Then came THAT ending.
The twist blindsided me, and now I desperately need answers. The revelations, the character dynamics, the emotional fallout, I'm already counting down the days until book two because that cliffhanger was downright criminal.
If you love enemies-to-lovers, morally grey (more like morally nonexistent) characters, dark humor, chaos, suspense, and a romance that keeps you guessing, this one deserves a spot on your TBR.
Thank you to Kinsley Kincaid & Team for the ARC opportunity. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
⚠️ Morally bankrupt characters. Unhinged chaos. A romance that feels one bad decision away from a body count. Sign me up.
This book was an absolute fever dream in the best possible way. Darkly funny, wildly unpredictable, and packed with enough tension to keep me glued to the pages, I genuinely never knew what disaster was waiting around the corner.
Parker and Holden are the definition of "red flag meets red flag." Neither of them are heroes, and that's exactly what made them so addictive. Parker thrives on pushing buttons she absolutely shouldn't touch, while Holden is the kind of man who turns minor inconveniences into criminal investigations. Their constant back-and-forth was equal parts entertaining, chaotic, and terrifying because at any moment it felt like either one of them could snap.
And Holden? Completely unhinged. The deeper I got into his character, the more fascinated I became. His internal struggles, his bizarre habits, and his relationship with reality created some of the most memorable moments in the entire book. I couldn't look away.
What surprised me most was how often I found myself laughing. The dark humor hits perfectly, balancing the suspense and violence with moments that had me grinning while simultaneously questioning my sanity.
Then came THAT ending.
The twist blindsided me, and now I desperately need answers. The revelations, the character dynamics, the emotional fallout, I'm already counting down the days until book two because that cliffhanger was downright criminal.
If you love enemies-to-lovers, morally grey (more like morally nonexistent) characters, dark humor, chaos, suspense, and a romance that keeps you guessing, this one deserves a spot on your TBR.
Thank you to Kinsley Kincaid & Team for the ARC opportunity. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
June 12, 2026
Oh goodness, I’m still processing this one! This was an incredibly fresh take on the morally grey, enemies to lovers tropes and I can’t wait for book 2!
Let’s start with our MCs. I liked that neither of them were good people. They were both morally grey/black AF! She was a bounty hunter, but for the elite who buy people to then hunt them…and HE was a literal psychopath who murdered people for even the smallest reasons. From the start, you knew these two were either going to murder each other in a huge mess or become the darkest HEA imaginable, and watching the pendulum swing violent between the two was delicious.
I liked that Parker liked tormenting him, and I liked that it pissed him off so bad. I further liked that he was actually trying to push her away at times, when in reality he should have just killed her if that was his real main goal…but was it really? I’m with Mr. Carlisle on this one. IYKYK.
Speaking of, the whole Mr. Carlisle situation was absolutely WILD in the best way. Holden dragging around a dead body and then attributing conversations he’s having with himself to conversations he’s having with the body was giving Weekend at Bernies meets Split vibes and I loved this brand of cuckoo. I definitely can’t wait to learn more about how Holden became who he is, especially with the sad glimpses we did get into his background.
I loved the tone and how the MCs talk to the reader. We are definitely along for the ride in every instance to the point where I felt I was riding shotgun…hopefully not on top of Mr. Carlisle, because eww, but you know what I mean.
Lastly, I did not see that twist ending coming! I need to know the rest of the found family’s thoughts because that is actually insane! Also, watching Holden come to terms with his true thoughts about Parker? Very interesting indeed!!
Can't wait for book 2 of this duology!
Thank you to Kinsley Kincaid for the eARC! The thoughts and opinions expressed above are honest and my own.
Let’s start with our MCs. I liked that neither of them were good people. They were both morally grey/black AF! She was a bounty hunter, but for the elite who buy people to then hunt them…and HE was a literal psychopath who murdered people for even the smallest reasons. From the start, you knew these two were either going to murder each other in a huge mess or become the darkest HEA imaginable, and watching the pendulum swing violent between the two was delicious.
I liked that Parker liked tormenting him, and I liked that it pissed him off so bad. I further liked that he was actually trying to push her away at times, when in reality he should have just killed her if that was his real main goal…but was it really? I’m with Mr. Carlisle on this one. IYKYK.
Speaking of, the whole Mr. Carlisle situation was absolutely WILD in the best way. Holden dragging around a dead body and then attributing conversations he’s having with himself to conversations he’s having with the body was giving Weekend at Bernies meets Split vibes and I loved this brand of cuckoo. I definitely can’t wait to learn more about how Holden became who he is, especially with the sad glimpses we did get into his background.
I loved the tone and how the MCs talk to the reader. We are definitely along for the ride in every instance to the point where I felt I was riding shotgun…hopefully not on top of Mr. Carlisle, because eww, but you know what I mean.
Lastly, I did not see that twist ending coming! I need to know the rest of the found family’s thoughts because that is actually insane! Also, watching Holden come to terms with his true thoughts about Parker? Very interesting indeed!!
Can't wait for book 2 of this duology!
Thank you to Kinsley Kincaid for the eARC! The thoughts and opinions expressed above are honest and my own.
August 11, 2026
This was odd…the characters felt like a weird late night show?
The plot was semi confusing and truthfully for a lot of the book I felt confused. The most interesting character was Mr. Carlisle 🫤
I just struggled. Both characters felt similar in a way. Like even tho the words on page were written for them to sound different the vibes and emotion behind both felt like I couldn’t distinguish between them. I’m sure that was just a me thing.
I did enjoy the banter we got toward the ending…and sprinkled throughout. But this was just a rough read for me.
2.5-3
The plot was semi confusing and truthfully for a lot of the book I felt confused. The most interesting character was Mr. Carlisle 🫤
I just struggled. Both characters felt similar in a way. Like even tho the words on page were written for them to sound different the vibes and emotion behind both felt like I couldn’t distinguish between them. I’m sure that was just a me thing.
I did enjoy the banter we got toward the ending…and sprinkled throughout. But this was just a rough read for me.
2.5-3
August 8, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hit and Run — Kinsley Kincaid
I love Kinsley Kincaid and have read all of her taboo books, so Hit and Run was definitely a bit of a turn from what I’m used to from her—but I really enjoyed it!
The banter in this book is AMAZING. I’m a sucker for sarcasm, and Parker is absolutely full of it. 😂 Holden brings his own brand of quirky chaos, including what can only be described as a Weekend at Bernie’s-type situation that had me dying.
This was such a fun, lighthearted, easy read. The characters are entertaining, the humor hits, and their dynamic kept me flying through the pages. It may be different from the darker/taboo Kinsley Kincaid books I usually reach for, but it still had everything I needed to keep me hooked.
⚠️ Fair warning: It DOES end on a cliffhanger, and now I desperately need book two because I am not okay with being left there!
If you like sarcastic banter, quirky characters, ridiculous situations, and a romance that doesn’t take itself too seriously, definitely give Hit and Run, book one of the A Blood Sport Agency Duet, a try!
I love Kinsley Kincaid and have read all of her taboo books, so Hit and Run was definitely a bit of a turn from what I’m used to from her—but I really enjoyed it!
The banter in this book is AMAZING. I’m a sucker for sarcasm, and Parker is absolutely full of it. 😂 Holden brings his own brand of quirky chaos, including what can only be described as a Weekend at Bernie’s-type situation that had me dying.
This was such a fun, lighthearted, easy read. The characters are entertaining, the humor hits, and their dynamic kept me flying through the pages. It may be different from the darker/taboo Kinsley Kincaid books I usually reach for, but it still had everything I needed to keep me hooked.
⚠️ Fair warning: It DOES end on a cliffhanger, and now I desperately need book two because I am not okay with being left there!
If you like sarcastic banter, quirky characters, ridiculous situations, and a romance that doesn’t take itself too seriously, definitely give Hit and Run, book one of the A Blood Sport Agency Duet, a try!
September 7, 2026
I loveeee how Kinsley does romcoms in a breaking the fourth wall style! It makes it that much funnier, especially in audio. And Jaclyn Kelso was PERFECTLY casted as Parker — she did an amazingggg job.
𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗟: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗘: 🫑
𝗧𝗬𝗣𝗘: Duet
𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: A Blood Sport Agency #1
𝗔𝗨𝗗𝗜𝗢𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞: Dual narration
𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚: M/F
𝗛𝗘𝗔/𝗛𝗙𝗡: 🧗♀️
𝗟𝗚𝗕𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗣: 🚫
𝗪𝗛𝗬-𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗘: 🚫
𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦: Parker & Holden
𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦:
♥︎ dark romcom
♥︎ grumpy x sunshine
♥︎ stalking
♥︎ bounty hunter fmc
♥︎ lots of weekend at bernie’s moments
𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗞𝗦: n/a
𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗟: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗘: 🫑
𝗧𝗬𝗣𝗘: Duet
𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: A Blood Sport Agency #1
𝗔𝗨𝗗𝗜𝗢𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞: Dual narration
𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚: M/F
𝗛𝗘𝗔/𝗛𝗙𝗡: 🧗♀️
𝗟𝗚𝗕𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗣: 🚫
𝗪𝗛𝗬-𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗘: 🚫
𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦: Parker & Holden
𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦:
♥︎ dark romcom
♥︎ grumpy x sunshine
♥︎ stalking
♥︎ bounty hunter fmc
♥︎ lots of weekend at bernie’s moments
𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗞𝗦: n/a
June 19, 2026
Wow, wow, wow! Kinsley is in her romcom era and I am absolutely loving it! Hit & Run has lots of banter, sarcasm, and tension.
Parker is so funny (she had me laughing out loud) and I absolutely love her. Her and her little team are so cute - I just adore them. Tac and Connor are my favorites. Holdon is...special. Very crazy, but honestly we love crazy here. The things that came out of that mans mouth left me speechless. I relate with Parker on a deep level with her love for cute baby animals, and watching videos of them all the time. I want a racoon, and a lil opossom, so bad.
Kinsley...what the HELL was that ending?? Miss ma'am. The way my jaw was on the floor. All of my flabbers were gasted. I am still in shock! I audibly gasped and had to get up and take a lap around the room after reading that. It is such a good twist and I never saw it coming but omg?! *insert Jennifer Lawrence 'what do you mean?' meme here*
But in all seriousness, I really had such a great time consuming this book in one sitting (that's how good it was). Kinsley is such a fantastic writer and puts you right into the story. I felt like I was watching everything first hand, and after reading this book...I do think a hotdog is a sandwich. Even though this is a bit different from Kinsly's other works, I still heavily enjoyed it and it still felt very Kins to me!
Parker is so funny (she had me laughing out loud) and I absolutely love her. Her and her little team are so cute - I just adore them. Tac and Connor are my favorites. Holdon is...special. Very crazy, but honestly we love crazy here. The things that came out of that mans mouth left me speechless. I relate with Parker on a deep level with her love for cute baby animals, and watching videos of them all the time. I want a racoon, and a lil opossom, so bad.
Kinsley...what the HELL was that ending?? Miss ma'am. The way my jaw was on the floor. All of my flabbers were gasted. I am still in shock! I audibly gasped and had to get up and take a lap around the room after reading that. It is such a good twist and I never saw it coming but omg?! *insert Jennifer Lawrence 'what do you mean?' meme here*
But in all seriousness, I really had such a great time consuming this book in one sitting (that's how good it was). Kinsley is such a fantastic writer and puts you right into the story. I felt like I was watching everything first hand, and after reading this book...I do think a hotdog is a sandwich. Even though this is a bit different from Kinsly's other works, I still heavily enjoyed it and it still felt very Kins to me!
June 24, 2026
Um KINSELY wtf was that!?
But also THIS BOOK IS SO FUNNY 🤣
And the narration? PERFECTION!
But also THIS BOOK IS SO FUNNY 🤣
And the narration? PERFECTION!
June 18, 2026
Dark Cereal Deleter vs Bounty Hunter Rom Com?!? Say less… you will be giggling and gagging while reading Hit & Run by Kinsley Kincaid.
Between Parker being chaos personified and a Bounty Hunter, and Holden being the ultimate germ avoidant, cereal deleter psychopath who doesn’t think he’s the psychopath laughs and gags are to be had.
I’m going to be honest, I’m still kinda grossed out and I loved it!
Proceed with caution, you might laugh and love and also toss your cookies while yelling at these characters on repeat!
Bounty Hunter FMC
Cereal Deleter MMC
Grumpy/Sunshine
Cat & Mouse
Mutual Stalking
Questionable Taxidermy
Laughs and Gags
Slow Burn
Dark RomCom
10/10 Would Recommend
Between Parker being chaos personified and a Bounty Hunter, and Holden being the ultimate germ avoidant, cereal deleter psychopath who doesn’t think he’s the psychopath laughs and gags are to be had.
I’m going to be honest, I’m still kinda grossed out and I loved it!
Proceed with caution, you might laugh and love and also toss your cookies while yelling at these characters on repeat!
Bounty Hunter FMC
Cereal Deleter MMC
Grumpy/Sunshine
Cat & Mouse
Mutual Stalking
Questionable Taxidermy
Laughs and Gags
Slow Burn
Dark RomCom
10/10 Would Recommend
June 29, 2026
This story was fun, it was addictive and it was also super unhinged which I loved. Both of our main characters in this book have their own mental issues and of course that led us on a journey filled with chaos but only in the best way.
There were so many moments I was left laughing hysterically because of some of the unfortunate and hilarious things that happened. This book is in fact the very definition of a walking red flag meeting another walking red flag and I was definitely here for it.
Our girl Parker is a bounty hunter for an exclusive agency. She’s a little weird in her own way but she’s very good at her job. She’s the boss of her own team, she gets distracted easily and she loves to watch cute videos of baby animals. The one thing that definitely makes her thrive is her ability to push people buttons just because she can. I’m not going to lie I actually love her character so much!
Then we have Holden. This guy is a bit strange, he is reclusive and of course he also happens to be a killer. He has a decent bit of trauma, he has an antisocial personality disorder and he talks to himself a lot. I won’t lie I’m extremely fascinated by him and cannot wait to see what book two has in store for his character.
The humour in this book was top tier, the fact that these two can’t stand each other but are neighbours had me laughing and then to make things even more interesting Holden becomes her next bounty. There was never a dull moment in this book and it was a super binge worthy read.
I was not expecting the ending though let me just say that. I need answers to the many questions I have and I fear I will be impatiently waiting for book two because that was a diabolical cliffhanger in my personal opinion.
Anyway if you like a little bit of crazy in your life then this may just be the book for you.
There were so many moments I was left laughing hysterically because of some of the unfortunate and hilarious things that happened. This book is in fact the very definition of a walking red flag meeting another walking red flag and I was definitely here for it.
Our girl Parker is a bounty hunter for an exclusive agency. She’s a little weird in her own way but she’s very good at her job. She’s the boss of her own team, she gets distracted easily and she loves to watch cute videos of baby animals. The one thing that definitely makes her thrive is her ability to push people buttons just because she can. I’m not going to lie I actually love her character so much!
Then we have Holden. This guy is a bit strange, he is reclusive and of course he also happens to be a killer. He has a decent bit of trauma, he has an antisocial personality disorder and he talks to himself a lot. I won’t lie I’m extremely fascinated by him and cannot wait to see what book two has in store for his character.
The humour in this book was top tier, the fact that these two can’t stand each other but are neighbours had me laughing and then to make things even more interesting Holden becomes her next bounty. There was never a dull moment in this book and it was a super binge worthy read.
I was not expecting the ending though let me just say that. I need answers to the many questions I have and I fear I will be impatiently waiting for book two because that was a diabolical cliffhanger in my personal opinion.
Anyway if you like a little bit of crazy in your life then this may just be the book for you.
June 16, 2026
Review of eARC I received from the author.
I had the great opportunity to read this as an eARC and was really excited about it. I have heard great things about the author and I owned a few special editions of her books.
However, this book did not do it for me. I was left saying “wtf” way too many times and it is not a good “wtf”. I think the book has a great potential for being a good book. But, I honestly don’t like how it is written. It has a lot of fluffy monologue that is toned to be funny but I just don’t see it that way. The book reminds me of certain aspects of Deadpool where he tried to engage with the viewers but it definitely did not give the same impact as Deadpool did. I mainly thought it was unnecessary and rather annoyed by it than anything.
FMC and MMC - both characters are supposed to be these badasses but I don’t see how? All I see are two mentally unstable characters that have no business even being together? Guaranteed 95% of this book are the monologue and the fluff and 5% is their interaction, “banter”, and a single sex scene. They’re supposed to be both bad in their own ways - but the gruesome and important scenes to depict them as such felt rushed than anything. Which left me asking “that’s it?” every time.
I have read a lot of morally grey, pitch black books that I don’t even see this being in that category. I think this book can be better. I’ve seem great reviews but it makes me question if I even read the same book as them. Lol because this sadly did not even cut it for 2 stars for me. I would have loved to see less monologue and more banter and interactions. And a better depiction of the characters described on the blurb for this book.
I had the great opportunity to read this as an eARC and was really excited about it. I have heard great things about the author and I owned a few special editions of her books.
However, this book did not do it for me. I was left saying “wtf” way too many times and it is not a good “wtf”. I think the book has a great potential for being a good book. But, I honestly don’t like how it is written. It has a lot of fluffy monologue that is toned to be funny but I just don’t see it that way. The book reminds me of certain aspects of Deadpool where he tried to engage with the viewers but it definitely did not give the same impact as Deadpool did. I mainly thought it was unnecessary and rather annoyed by it than anything.
FMC and MMC - both characters are supposed to be these badasses but I don’t see how? All I see are two mentally unstable characters that have no business even being together? Guaranteed 95% of this book are the monologue and the fluff and 5% is their interaction, “banter”, and a single sex scene. They’re supposed to be both bad in their own ways - but the gruesome and important scenes to depict them as such felt rushed than anything. Which left me asking “that’s it?” every time.
I have read a lot of morally grey, pitch black books that I don’t even see this being in that category. I think this book can be better. I’ve seem great reviews but it makes me question if I even read the same book as them. Lol because this sadly did not even cut it for 2 stars for me. I would have loved to see less monologue and more banter and interactions. And a better depiction of the characters described on the blurb for this book.
August 7, 2026
“We do hunts that make my nipples hard.”
I went into this book completely blind. It just popped up on my recommendations on Kindle but I was intrigued. And intrigued I was!
This was a hilarious wild ride. It was well paced, fun, and the right amount of murder and action. The witty banter each of the characters had was great… even Holdens witty remarks “from Mr Carlisle” were hilarious.
“Release me, demon. I will not be your sexual hostage.”
This was a great palate cleanser! It wasn’t incredibly dark (which I’m definitely a dark book girlie) but it still kept my attention fully.
I’m actually quite perturbed I didn’t find this book after the sequel came out and now I have to wait till November!!
This book definitely made me want to pick up more of Kingsley Kincaids books! Fan for life now!
I went into this book completely blind. It just popped up on my recommendations on Kindle but I was intrigued. And intrigued I was!
This was a hilarious wild ride. It was well paced, fun, and the right amount of murder and action. The witty banter each of the characters had was great… even Holdens witty remarks “from Mr Carlisle” were hilarious.
“Release me, demon. I will not be your sexual hostage.”
This was a great palate cleanser! It wasn’t incredibly dark (which I’m definitely a dark book girlie) but it still kept my attention fully.
I’m actually quite perturbed I didn’t find this book after the sequel came out and now I have to wait till November!!
This book definitely made me want to pick up more of Kingsley Kincaids books! Fan for life now!
June 10, 2026
This book is a dark romcom at its absolute finest, it was hilarious, compelling and completely unhinged. Even though this book is a dark romcom it is on the dark side so please read your triggers becuase there is graphic torture. However the comedy comes from the two main characters. Parker is a spy but also incredibly clumsy and unaware, her little antics were hilarious and the way her POVs were written were so fun to read. Holden is just an unhinged psycho but a funny one (though it may just be my dark sense of humour) because him and Mr Carlisle were the highlight of this book. This book is enemies to lovers at its finest becuase what do you mean he goes from wanting to vomit at her touch to freaking her throat? And the banter was pure chaos and beauty. There is a crazy plot twist near the end of the book and it ends on a cliffhanger that completely shocked me. This book was such a fun read and I give it a 4/5
July 7, 2026
3.75⭐️
He got mad at her for denting his car & that she didn’t die😅
I really enjoyed Holden & Parker. The whole bounty hunter and serial killer with a dead bestie was so weird but cute😃🫵🏼
Parker loved annoying Holden and he literally couldn’t get rid from her because they were neighbours.
I got the audiobook for this one. And I’m no prude when it comes to dual narration. But I ended up switching to 👀 reading it. And that made me enjoy the book much more.
Jaclyn Kelso & Lance Greenfield did a phenomenal job with their characters but the dual narration killed off the rom com vibes🫠.. This would have definetly hit differently had it been duet.
He got mad at her for denting his car & that she didn’t die😅
I really enjoyed Holden & Parker. The whole bounty hunter and serial killer with a dead bestie was so weird but cute😃🫵🏼
Parker loved annoying Holden and he literally couldn’t get rid from her because they were neighbours.
I got the audiobook for this one. And I’m no prude when it comes to dual narration. But I ended up switching to 👀 reading it. And that made me enjoy the book much more.
Jaclyn Kelso & Lance Greenfield did a phenomenal job with their characters but the dual narration killed off the rom com vibes🫠.. This would have definetly hit differently had it been duet.
June 18, 2026
I really struggled the first half of this book. I couldn’t make sense of a lot of it and who the FMC was talking to. The second half was better but there wasn’t really any spice and everything was rushed so much with so many moving parts that it was hard to connect with any of the characters. That said the book did kept my attention and The overall premise of the book was different. it was an interesting storyline so I’ll probably read the second one since it ended on a cliffhanger.
Thank you to Grey's Promotions for the arc!
Thank you to Grey's Promotions for the arc!
June 20, 2026
First off … adult life just got in the way farrrrrr too much while I was reading this one!!
Secondly WHAT DO YOU MEAN?! That ending!!
I. AM. SHOOKETH.
Everyone needs to read this book IMMEDIATELY!!
Parker is definitely the girl you want as your bestie and Holden is the guy you want to lick from head to toe!!
The banter and jokes in this book - chefs kiss! Take a bow Ms Kincaid!!
Next book needed YESTERDAY.
🖤 Bounty Hunter X Serial 💀
💚 Grumpy X Sunshine
🖤 Enemies to lovers
💚 Found Family
🖤 Cute baby animals
Plus soooooo much more.
Secondly WHAT DO YOU MEAN?! That ending!!
I. AM. SHOOKETH.
Everyone needs to read this book IMMEDIATELY!!
Parker is definitely the girl you want as your bestie and Holden is the guy you want to lick from head to toe!!
The banter and jokes in this book - chefs kiss! Take a bow Ms Kincaid!!
Next book needed YESTERDAY.
🖤 Bounty Hunter X Serial 💀
💚 Grumpy X Sunshine
🖤 Enemies to lovers
💚 Found Family
🖤 Cute baby animals
Plus soooooo much more.
August 24, 2026
August 2026
Kindle edition
Uh wtf? My opinion for the majority of the book. Holden was a hard sell from the get go. His role play as a cold rich villain felt forced and then devolved to driving the dead body around without a care in the world and talking to it. I felt sorry for him with the germ boundaries being trespassed, but yeah. He was wtf.
I liked the team, so again wtf with Ophelia. I didn't get any chemistry between the characters, so the sudden game of chicken sex was uh wtf. I kept looking at the percentage compared to the blurb. The taxidermy...so much wtf. This one wasn't for me. It was a train wreck I couldn't stop reading.
Kindle edition
Uh wtf? My opinion for the majority of the book. Holden was a hard sell from the get go. His role play as a cold rich villain felt forced and then devolved to driving the dead body around without a care in the world and talking to it. I felt sorry for him with the germ boundaries being trespassed, but yeah. He was wtf.
I liked the team, so again wtf with Ophelia. I didn't get any chemistry between the characters, so the sudden game of chicken sex was uh wtf. I kept looking at the percentage compared to the blurb. The taxidermy...so much wtf. This one wasn't for me. It was a train wreck I couldn't stop reading.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 8, 2026
I waited with reading this one until the audiobook came out cause immersive reading gives way more depth to the story. And oh boy i wasn’t disappointed in the slightest!
First of all, i love a good dark romcom. Give me a good laugh with a side of unaliving, please and thank you.
This book gives humour, chaos, hilarious banter, side commentary and inner dialogues that made me chuckle so hard my man thing looked at me with a side glare (woops).
Thank you Kinsley for writing this stunner of a book. And thank you to Jaclyn Kelso and Lance Greenfield for bringing this story to life with your amazing voices.
Not i will wait for book 2, because how dare you end a book like this! 😭
First of all, i love a good dark romcom. Give me a good laugh with a side of unaliving, please and thank you.
This book gives humour, chaos, hilarious banter, side commentary and inner dialogues that made me chuckle so hard my man thing looked at me with a side glare (woops).
Thank you Kinsley for writing this stunner of a book. And thank you to Jaclyn Kelso and Lance Greenfield for bringing this story to life with your amazing voices.
Not i will wait for book 2, because how dare you end a book like this! 😭
June 17, 2026
This was so much fun in the sense that it’s a fresh take on morally grey characters. Not one but both are and it’s a nice little spin that keeps you on your toes of the “will they won’t they” scale. Oh but they absolutely will hahaha This was such a fabulous read and can’t wait for book 2 of this duology. I need more!
August 5, 2026
Read the physical and listened to the audio and the combo makes it EVEN funnier 😂😂 a bounty hunter who can’t tell when a dead body is dead until the eye falls out of its socket and a serial killer who hates blood and talks to an imaginary (but real) friend 😂😂😂
So, so good hearing the internal monologues of these characters and how neither of them can seem to focus on the task at hand 😂
So, so good hearing the internal monologues of these characters and how neither of them can seem to focus on the task at hand 😂
June 19, 2026
Absolutely loved and devoured this book. Bounty hunter FMC x Serial Unaliver MMC here for it every time. Parker and Holden are a trip. The banter and humor were great. This was a ride. That twist and ending though. Was cracking up at Mr. C. Need book two now
June 19, 2026
Holy hilarity! I was not expecting such a funny read, but here we are! The drama, the banter I loved it all!
June 19, 2026
Well Kinsley you’ve done it again! Another book I’m absolutely obsessed with! I know anything you write I’ll read.
This dark rom com had me laughing so much! Parker and her unique personality I loved. Holden well we always love a morally gray MMC 😏 the banter and tension was perfection.
This dark rom com had me laughing so much! Parker and her unique personality I loved. Holden well we always love a morally gray MMC 😏 the banter and tension was perfection.
June 23, 2026
3.5 Stars ⭐️
A bounty hunter and a serial killer? That made me sign me up so fast!
I loved Parker's bubbly personality and the day job and night job was hilarious to me.
I could immediately sense the different between the two characters, even in the writing. While Parker was chaotic and often felt like whiplash, Holden was the exact opposite. He was meticulous and cold and oh so very slow... Just taking his time doing things.
I will be honest, that I struggled a bit in the beginning esp the switch between Parker and Holden... But finally found my groove.
And the one that ended up being the villain? I didn't even see that coming!
💉 Dark RomCom
💉 Bounty Hunter x Serial Killer
💉 Enemies to Lovers
💉 Opposites Attract
💉 Found Family
Thank you Kinsley Kincaid and Grey's Promotions for the arc!
A bounty hunter and a serial killer? That made me sign me up so fast!
I loved Parker's bubbly personality and the day job and night job was hilarious to me.
I could immediately sense the different between the two characters, even in the writing. While Parker was chaotic and often felt like whiplash, Holden was the exact opposite. He was meticulous and cold and oh so very slow... Just taking his time doing things.
I will be honest, that I struggled a bit in the beginning esp the switch between Parker and Holden... But finally found my groove.
And the one that ended up being the villain? I didn't even see that coming!
💉 Dark RomCom
💉 Bounty Hunter x Serial Killer
💉 Enemies to Lovers
💉 Opposites Attract
💉 Found Family
Thank you Kinsley Kincaid and Grey's Promotions for the arc!
July 10, 2026
Absolutely loved and devoured this book. Bounty hunter FMC x Serial Unaliver MMC here for it every time. Parker and Holden are a trip. The banter and humor were great. This was a ride. That twist and ending though. Was cracking up at Mr. C. Need book two now. The audio was amazing. The narrators did an excellent job bringing the characters and all the banter to life. It is dual narration but promise it’s so good and worth it.
July 30, 2026
I received an Advanced Review Copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. First I would like to thank Kinsley Kincaid for giving me the opportunity to be apart of her ARC team.
This book had everything that I wanted and unfortunately it fell short for me. It took me a long time to get into it and not want to put it down. I would say around 60% in is when it started for me.
I enjoyed having a strong FMC and an unhinged MMC. Parker was not one to try and pull a fast one on her instincts were on point. Holden Oh Holden he is truly unhinged and demented.
The cliffhanger that the book leaves you on is wanting me to dive into the next one. Im curious to see where Parker and Holdens relationship goes and what else they get themselves involved in.
This book had everything that I wanted and unfortunately it fell short for me. It took me a long time to get into it and not want to put it down. I would say around 60% in is when it started for me.
I enjoyed having a strong FMC and an unhinged MMC. Parker was not one to try and pull a fast one on her instincts were on point. Holden Oh Holden he is truly unhinged and demented.
The cliffhanger that the book leaves you on is wanting me to dive into the next one. Im curious to see where Parker and Holdens relationship goes and what else they get themselves involved in.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Hit & Run kicks off the Blood Sport Agency duet with a wildly entertaining mix of dark romance, black comedy, and enemies-to-lovers’ tension. Packed with morally grey characters and plenty of tongue-in-cheek humour, this was one of those books that constantly kept me guessing while making me laugh at the same time. The story follows Parker Presley, a bounty hunter working for a covert agency that serves Manhattan’s wealthy elite. Her job is simple: track down and deliver those who have wronged their influential clients to ensure justice is delivered in a manner that befits their crime. Parker’s latest target just happens to be her infuriating new neighbour, Holden Hammer - a man riddled with phobias, obsessive tendencies, and, as if that weren’t enough, prone to extreme reactions over the smallest perceived slights
Parker completely stole the show for me. She’s chaotic, impulsive, and lacks much of a filter, often saying exactly what’s on her mind regardless of the consequences. Despite her questionable morals, there’s something undeniably entertaining about her, especially when her softer side emerges through her obsession with cute animal videos. She brings a lot of humour and energy to the story, making her impossible not to like. Holden, on the other hand, is her complete opposite. He’s meticulous, highly strung, and obsessed with personal hygiene, while also being deeply unhinged. His interactions with ‘Mr Carlisle’ provide some of the book’s most interesting moments and offers insight into his deteriorating mental state while adding another layer to his character. The more I learned about him, the more intrigued I became, even when his behaviour was completely irrational.
What really made this book shine was the dynamic between Parker and Holden. Rather than simply completing her mission straight away, Parker decides to toy with him, taking intense pleasure in their cat-and-mouse game leading to a series of witty, tension-filled encounters. Their exchanges are sharp, darkly funny, and entertaining, making every scene they share addictive to read. As much as this book delivers laughs and entertaining chaos, there’s also an underlying sense of danger running throughout the story. Parker quickly discovers that Holden is not someone to underestimate, and the consequences of her actions begin to catch up with her in ways she could never have predicted.
Overall, Hit & Run is a wildly entertaining blend of dark humour, suspense, and romance. If you enjoy unconventional protagonists, twisted humour, and stories filled with chaos, tension, and morally questionable characters, this is definitely a book worth checking out. Just be prepared for that cliffhanger - you’ll be counting down the days until the sequel.
Parker completely stole the show for me. She’s chaotic, impulsive, and lacks much of a filter, often saying exactly what’s on her mind regardless of the consequences. Despite her questionable morals, there’s something undeniably entertaining about her, especially when her softer side emerges through her obsession with cute animal videos. She brings a lot of humour and energy to the story, making her impossible not to like. Holden, on the other hand, is her complete opposite. He’s meticulous, highly strung, and obsessed with personal hygiene, while also being deeply unhinged. His interactions with ‘Mr Carlisle’ provide some of the book’s most interesting moments and offers insight into his deteriorating mental state while adding another layer to his character. The more I learned about him, the more intrigued I became, even when his behaviour was completely irrational.
What really made this book shine was the dynamic between Parker and Holden. Rather than simply completing her mission straight away, Parker decides to toy with him, taking intense pleasure in their cat-and-mouse game leading to a series of witty, tension-filled encounters. Their exchanges are sharp, darkly funny, and entertaining, making every scene they share addictive to read. As much as this book delivers laughs and entertaining chaos, there’s also an underlying sense of danger running throughout the story. Parker quickly discovers that Holden is not someone to underestimate, and the consequences of her actions begin to catch up with her in ways she could never have predicted.
Overall, Hit & Run is a wildly entertaining blend of dark humour, suspense, and romance. If you enjoy unconventional protagonists, twisted humour, and stories filled with chaos, tension, and morally questionable characters, this is definitely a book worth checking out. Just be prepared for that cliffhanger - you’ll be counting down the days until the sequel.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Hit & Run by Kinsley Kincaid had me laughing so hard I nearly became a traffic hazard myself.
Parker is hands down one of the most feral, chaotic, menace-to-society FMCs I've ever had the pleasure of reading. This woman looked at Holden and said:
"Don't poke the bear, they say. I say, poke it until it becomes your bitch. And this bear is nearly there."
And honestly? She lived by that motto.
The way she deliberately made Holden question every life choice he'd ever made was ART. Peak Parker energy:
"I'm going to push him over the edge. I am going to put fingerprints all over his gold accessories and lick his face if I can."
MA'AM. 😭
Meanwhile Holden is a morally black, OCD-riddled unaliver who carries around his BFF named Mr. Carlisle like it's completely normal behaviour. The man is out here saying things like:
"But you will have a few rules to follow while we play, Mr. Carlisle. Each spot of blood that lands on my crisp white shirt will add another minute of pain."
Sir, respectfully, what the actual fuck.
The very first interaction between Parker and Holden had me wheezing:
"What the fuck is wrong with you? You dented my car!"
To which Parker basically responds:
"You hit me... I fucking flew through the air. I was hurled over that deadly weapon like a limp noodle."
I WAS DONE. DECEASED. BURRIED NEXT TO MR. CARLISLE.
And somehow Holden's biggest issue isn't the attempted vehicular manslaughter. It's that Parker TALKS BACK.
"Her smart-ass mouth... has never made me feel as irate as I do now. It's because she talked back."
The audacity of this man.
Then there's the possum obsession:
"How seven possums get together and decide that today is the day they will conquer the world by jumping on a trampoline will always blow my mind."
Honestly? Same.
The found family was perfection. The team banter was elite. The chemistry was off the charts. The fourth-wall breaks had me cackling. Mr. Carlisle deserves his own fan club. Holden needs therapy. Parker needs to be studied by scientists.
And that plot twist?!
I thought I knew where this book was going.
I DID NOT!!
Kinsley grabbed my expectations, threw them into traffic, backed over them twice, and then drove away laughing.
Congratulations, this book is about to ruin your life in the best possible way.
Also, Holden's final words to Parker:
"Release me, demon."
Accurate. No notes.
Parker is hands down one of the most feral, chaotic, menace-to-society FMCs I've ever had the pleasure of reading. This woman looked at Holden and said:
"Don't poke the bear, they say. I say, poke it until it becomes your bitch. And this bear is nearly there."
And honestly? She lived by that motto.
The way she deliberately made Holden question every life choice he'd ever made was ART. Peak Parker energy:
"I'm going to push him over the edge. I am going to put fingerprints all over his gold accessories and lick his face if I can."
MA'AM. 😭
Meanwhile Holden is a morally black, OCD-riddled unaliver who carries around his BFF named Mr. Carlisle like it's completely normal behaviour. The man is out here saying things like:
"But you will have a few rules to follow while we play, Mr. Carlisle. Each spot of blood that lands on my crisp white shirt will add another minute of pain."
Sir, respectfully, what the actual fuck.
The very first interaction between Parker and Holden had me wheezing:
"What the fuck is wrong with you? You dented my car!"
To which Parker basically responds:
"You hit me... I fucking flew through the air. I was hurled over that deadly weapon like a limp noodle."
I WAS DONE. DECEASED. BURRIED NEXT TO MR. CARLISLE.
And somehow Holden's biggest issue isn't the attempted vehicular manslaughter. It's that Parker TALKS BACK.
"Her smart-ass mouth... has never made me feel as irate as I do now. It's because she talked back."
The audacity of this man.
Then there's the possum obsession:
"How seven possums get together and decide that today is the day they will conquer the world by jumping on a trampoline will always blow my mind."
Honestly? Same.
The found family was perfection. The team banter was elite. The chemistry was off the charts. The fourth-wall breaks had me cackling. Mr. Carlisle deserves his own fan club. Holden needs therapy. Parker needs to be studied by scientists.
And that plot twist?!
I thought I knew where this book was going.
I DID NOT!!
Kinsley grabbed my expectations, threw them into traffic, backed over them twice, and then drove away laughing.
Congratulations, this book is about to ruin your life in the best possible way.
Also, Holden's final words to Parker:
"Release me, demon."
Accurate. No notes.
June 16, 2026
Hit & Run by Kinsley Kincaid is a wild, addictive ride that perfectly blends dark romance with sharp romcom energy.
Parker Presley is an absolute blast the FMC. A professional bounty hunter for the ultra secret Blood Sport Agency, she chases high value targets by night and scrolls cute animal videos by day. Her voice is fun, chaotic, and unapologetically herself, complete with ADHD representation that feels authentic rather than performative. She’s the sunshine to Holden Hammer’s grumpy storm cloud, and their banter crackles from the moment they meet…. as neighbors, no less. She had me cracking up at her antics. (Who hasn’t sent kittens a dozen times to that one person🤣)
The setup is deliciously twisted… Parker’s new neighbor turns out to be her next bounty, a man with serial killer sins and a body count that hits too close to powerful families.
What follows is an enemies to lovers story where the chase is literal and figurative.
I loved how the author plays with the bounty hunter × serial killer trope. The tension is high, the revenge is personal, and the slowburn chemistry builds through constant provocation and reluctant attraction.
Parker’s determination to bring Holden in clashes beautifully with the growing pull between them, creating that “I hate you but I can’t stop thinking about you” push/pull that works so well.
The dark elements are balanced with genuine humor and heart. There’s dead BFF chaos, found family vibes with her team (Tac, Connor, Ophelia, and the Sparrows), and plenty of dark banter that had me laughing even during the more intense moments.
The dual POV lets you inside both characters’ heads as everything flips upside down.
This is fast paced but never rushed, with a slowburn romance that simmers beneath the chaos. It’s dark without being grim, funny without losing its edge, and the mental health rep and betrayal threads give it more emotional weight than you might expect from a romcom.
If you’re in the mood for a bounty hunter versus serial killer enemies to lovers story packed with banter, found family, and that perfect grumpy/sunshine dynamic, Hit & Run delivers.
It’s the start of a duet that left me immediately wanting the next book.
Kinsley Kincaid has created a fun, filthy, and surprisingly heartfelt ride that lives up to its dark romcom promise.
Highly entertaining 👍🏻
🦋
Parker Presley is an absolute blast the FMC. A professional bounty hunter for the ultra secret Blood Sport Agency, she chases high value targets by night and scrolls cute animal videos by day. Her voice is fun, chaotic, and unapologetically herself, complete with ADHD representation that feels authentic rather than performative. She’s the sunshine to Holden Hammer’s grumpy storm cloud, and their banter crackles from the moment they meet…. as neighbors, no less. She had me cracking up at her antics. (Who hasn’t sent kittens a dozen times to that one person🤣)
The setup is deliciously twisted… Parker’s new neighbor turns out to be her next bounty, a man with serial killer sins and a body count that hits too close to powerful families.
What follows is an enemies to lovers story where the chase is literal and figurative.
I loved how the author plays with the bounty hunter × serial killer trope. The tension is high, the revenge is personal, and the slowburn chemistry builds through constant provocation and reluctant attraction.
Parker’s determination to bring Holden in clashes beautifully with the growing pull between them, creating that “I hate you but I can’t stop thinking about you” push/pull that works so well.
The dark elements are balanced with genuine humor and heart. There’s dead BFF chaos, found family vibes with her team (Tac, Connor, Ophelia, and the Sparrows), and plenty of dark banter that had me laughing even during the more intense moments.
The dual POV lets you inside both characters’ heads as everything flips upside down.
This is fast paced but never rushed, with a slowburn romance that simmers beneath the chaos. It’s dark without being grim, funny without losing its edge, and the mental health rep and betrayal threads give it more emotional weight than you might expect from a romcom.
If you’re in the mood for a bounty hunter versus serial killer enemies to lovers story packed with banter, found family, and that perfect grumpy/sunshine dynamic, Hit & Run delivers.
It’s the start of a duet that left me immediately wanting the next book.
Kinsley Kincaid has created a fun, filthy, and surprisingly heartfelt ride that lives up to its dark romcom promise.
Highly entertaining 👍🏻
🦋
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