Ill Will - An Anti-Valentine's Day Story

by M.A. Savino

Ill Will is an anti-Valentine's Day short story that is part of a themed experience, with the authors listed below writing their own stories with the same theme.

Courtney Capone
Jamie Spicer
Alex N. Rose
El Rose
Royal Paine

Summary:
When Will started dating two women, he thought he had it all...
Until he made a mistake.
Unbeknownst to him, the women meet in secret and devise a sinister plan to expose him.
But when strong feelings emerge, and jealousy rears its ugly head, one of them deviates from the plan.
Will they keep working together to punish the man who wronged them both?
Or will things escalate into something ugly, violent, and deadly?

Expected publication February 14, 2026

Reviews

[VDKeck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Y’ALL! For a small book, this one packs a big punch. Ill Will is sharp, spicy, and mean in the best way—like biting into something sweet and realizing it’s laced with heat. 🌶️🔥 Will thinks he’s living his best life juggling two women… until those women find each other, compare notes, and decide he’s earned every consequence coming his way. The tension is tight from page one—every glance feels loaded, every conversation hums with menace, and the jealousy crackles like static in the air. Savino’s writing is clean, intentional, and wickedly efficient—no wasted words, just escalating pressure that builds and builds until that jaw-dropping ending hits hard (and yes, in just 80 pages). I loved how the emotional shift between the women added layers—what starts as revenge gets messy, personal, and dangerous fast. If M.A. Savino wrote it, I’m reading it. Period. 💅📖

Thanks to M. A. Savino for the ARC of this fun, exciting little thriller.

[Angeline Shipley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Melissa did it again! This short story is a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!
I finished this very quickly! I couldn’t put it down!

Vanessa and Simone are both girlfriends of Will. They end up finding out about each other. Both beauties are like day and night. Come to find out, Will wasn’t the only one with secrets! When jealousy and heartbreak occur, things spiral out of control and pushing people to their limits, the will of survival takes over.

“Happy Valentine’s Day to you, sweet cheeks”

“What’s the matter? Don’t you trust me?”

[Rachel Browning · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! What an anti-Valentine’s Day story. “Ill Will” by M. A. Savino is fast-paced, messy, and incredibly satisfying. Will is dating two women… and when they discover the truth, jealousy and rage take center stage. What follows is filled with suspense, and I was on the edge of my seat. Savino delivers a fun, sharp tale that keeps you hooked until the end. Will the women get revenge on Will—or are there even more twists waiting? Read it and find out!

[Jenny Coyne · Rating 5 out of 5]

M.A. Savino's books are officially on my auto-buy list now! In just 77 pages I laughed, cringed, and winced through reading this story. Savino nailed the characters and their personalities and just when I thought I knew who I was rooting for she flipped the tables on me. I only wish it was longer. There were some seriously good one-liners in here! I can't get enough of this stuff!

Thank you to M.A. Savino. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Terri Leigh Cope · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am definitely in my Anti-Valentine's Day era and what better way to celebrate it than reading Ill Will. This book brings the saying "Revenge is a dish best served cold" to the forefront!

[Brittany Fox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Melissa never ever disappoints. Ill Will is a fantastic Valentine novella! It packs that punch you hope for revenge and excitement.. It's a perfect quick read to grab and spend a little time during your day start to finish. The cover is absolutely stunning!

[Katlin Stokes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to MA Savino for a copy of this short story. Man, this author never fails me! This one had me laughing the whole time and that ending?! Absolutely perfect!!

[C.A. Powers · Rating 5 out of 5]

To come

[Mikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

LADIES!!!!.....Melissa has done it again!! She's back faster than a heart attack. This anti- valentine's day story has more twists and turns than a roller coaster! Mmhhmm, I said that. This book is short and sweet, unfortunately there is no eating meat. It does have all the glory Melissa is known for when it comes to serving men just what they deserve when the cheat on women! Oooohhh, I can't say any more! Just open that first page, slide on in, and hold on! You won't regret a thing. THANK YOU MELISSA, FROM ALL THE WOMEN THAT HAVE EVER BEEN CHEATED ON AND PLAYED!

[Christain Meshell · Rating 5 out of 5]

An Anti Valentines Day? *Gimmie*

The lesson Will is about to learn. Tisk Tisk. Hell hath no fury like a scored woman. What do we learn here as a whole? Background checks before dating. Better yet let’s hire a PI to follow them for a while first. Also Valentine’s Day is absolutely for the birds. Stay at home and go nowhere.

[Kelli Bilderback · Rating 5 out of 5]

Will is a total scumbag who definitely gets what he deserves and then some. As someone who isn't a fan of Valentine's Day, this book was absolutely perfect. It's always the ones you least expect. Id give this more than 5 stars if I could!