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?

Unknown Binding

First published February 14, 2026

Reviews

[Alyssa Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

78 pages?! 78 PAGES?! Yall this is an anti-valentines day read and BOOOOOOOY LET ME TELL YOU! The twists and turns in this book held my attention all the way through!

[travel_thru_books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ill Will is a fast, wickedly fun story about one man, two girlfriends, and the catastrophic math that follows. Will thinks he’s juggling romance like a pro… until the women compare notes and decide teamwork might be the best revenge.

What starts as a petty plan quickly turns into something sharper, darker, and way more dangerous than any of them intended. And just when you think you know who’s running the game, Melissa drops an ending that is shocking, savage, and wildly satisfying.

[Chapters_with_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.

[Lisa Wilcox · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the book world, size does not matter. This little book contains such a very large story that sucks you in, so you finish it in a matter of hours. I could not put it down! Yep, its small but it sure is mighty! It also comes with a moral – DO NOT CHEAT! Two women find they are dating the same man, so they plot their revenge. Not telling anymore as I might spoil the surprise. Get this book! It’s quick, entertaining, and contains triggers – murder, rape, killings. You know, the usual we come to expect from Ms. Savino. She never lets me down!

[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.

[Mandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This grabs you with its sharp, twisted energy—love, betrayal, and obsession collide in a dark, unpredictable dance. Savino doesn’t just tell a story; she pulls you into a web where every choice sparks chaos. Tense, biting, and impossible to put down.

[Myrna O · Rating 5 out of 5]

Revenge is so sweet. Sometimes the quiet, innocent ones are the coldest. Tired of being taken advantage off can make you feel better about getting even. This book is a perfect example not to mess with the nice girls.

[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!

[Felecia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Man, this was such a good read! Talk about it being a gotcha story! I absolutely loved it!!

[Mikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

HAPPY VALENTINE'S WILL!!!!
NOT!
Poor little Will Should've learned to not be such a lying cheater. And maybe, just maybe he would've had a better day!! 🤔 He's got two hot, lovely ladies that are just dying to please him. If only he wasn't such a looser. But because he is what he is, shards about to get real deep up in here!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[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!

[Olivia Konradt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!!! This is such a quick and easy read. Vanessa gives a Mr. Magoo/Inspector Clouseau vibe which I absolutely loved and couldn’t help but root for her. The ending caught me off guard and now I just want more. Fingers crossed for an extended version someday!

[Shana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic short read! I love a good vengeance story and this did not disappoint. You get a peek in all three pov and I love how the author wrote them all so uniquely. I wasnt sure how it was going to play out when it started, but I certainly wasn't expecting the end.

[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!!

[Nichole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fan-freaking-tastic!!

As someone who is very anti-hallmark day, this short story was perfection on so many levels.

[Jaime Tragesser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vanessa and Simone discover they are dating the same guy. They meet and make a plan to confront him on Valentine's Day. However, one of them decides to deviate from the plan and a string of events changes the other one into something she never thought she was capable of.

Melissa has the craft of writing books that I will never fully know what expect.

[Shannon Marziano · Rating 5 out of 5]

ma savino never disappoints. Love her books. This was had a great plot. highly recommend!!

[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!

[Angeline Shipley · Rating 5 out of 5]

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?”

[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!

[Jessica]

Melissa Savino - author did it again. That ending!!!! This book may be small but have mercy she's mighty! Will had the best of both worlds with Simone and Vanessa, until the worlds collided.

This book was devoured in one setting, unable to put down. The beginning had me hooked from page 1. Easily 5 🌟. Men- Don't cheat. Especially if your woman reads books by M.A. Savino 😆

If you haven't read this..... what are you waiting for?

[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!

[Sam Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing short story! Perfect for Valentines day. I love BAMF FMCs! The author creates the best unhinged characters, I fully recommend this story!