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Prim & Poison #1
Baby Widow
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Expected 7 Jul 26Baby Widow Makes a Home in Murder House
The media can say what they want about Chloe Stark, daughter of the infamous serial killer, the Black Widow. It won’t change the fact that she has three dead stepdads and not a care in the world.
Carrying on her mother’s legacy is causing bigger problems than tabloid drama. The local teacher who just surfaced from the bottom of the lake, for example. And the family man she just turned into mountain lion lunch.
And her biggest problem of all is that she’s in love with the man who put her mother in prison, and he’s in love with the idea of her in a jail cell.
Detective Colin Mills knows the Black Widow’s daughter isn’t as innocent as she pretends, that she might have had a hand in the grisly murders her mother committed. But the more time he spends on his chaotic hunt to find evidence that will put Chloe away, the further his obsession drives him over the thin line between truth and temptation and into the tangles of her web—and he’s far from the only one.
When everything he thought he knew starts to slip away from him, Colin has to decide what’s more important: the rules he thinks he believes in, or the woman who breaks every one of them.
TROPES: unhinged vigilante fmc / morally grey detective mmc / hate to love / grumpy x sunshine / cat x mouse / small town / she falls first
The media can say what they want about Chloe Stark, daughter of the infamous serial killer, the Black Widow. It won’t change the fact that she has three dead stepdads and not a care in the world.
Carrying on her mother’s legacy is causing bigger problems than tabloid drama. The local teacher who just surfaced from the bottom of the lake, for example. And the family man she just turned into mountain lion lunch.
And her biggest problem of all is that she’s in love with the man who put her mother in prison, and he’s in love with the idea of her in a jail cell.
Detective Colin Mills knows the Black Widow’s daughter isn’t as innocent as she pretends, that she might have had a hand in the grisly murders her mother committed. But the more time he spends on his chaotic hunt to find evidence that will put Chloe away, the further his obsession drives him over the thin line between truth and temptation and into the tangles of her web—and he’s far from the only one.
When everything he thought he knew starts to slip away from him, Colin has to decide what’s more important: the rules he thinks he believes in, or the woman who breaks every one of them.
TROPES: unhinged vigilante fmc / morally grey detective mmc / hate to love / grumpy x sunshine / cat x mouse / small town / she falls first
317 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication July 7, 2026
About the author
Sydney Taylor
6 books20 followersA psychological thriller lover turned romance fanatic, Sydney Taylor writes books that are a combination of all the dark & dreamy vibes you crave to keep you on the edge of your page.
Sydney is a sugar-obsessed animal lover who thinks pigeons are misunderstood. She’s an avid reader of all things that keep your blood flowing, your thighs clenching, and your mind wondering.
Sydney enjoys reading and writing plot twists, thinks everything is urgent, and feels the most grounded when she's with her almost-husband and their two dogs and two cats.
When she’s not huddled over her laptop or Kindle at four a.m., she can be found knuckles deep in a bag of Sour Patch or in her backyard.
Sydney is a sugar-obsessed animal lover who thinks pigeons are misunderstood. She’s an avid reader of all things that keep your blood flowing, your thighs clenching, and your mind wondering.
Sydney enjoys reading and writing plot twists, thinks everything is urgent, and feels the most grounded when she's with her almost-husband and their two dogs and two cats.
When she’s not huddled over her laptop or Kindle at four a.m., she can be found knuckles deep in a bag of Sour Patch or in her backyard.
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Baby Widow
By Sydney Taylor
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sydney Taylor has officially delivered the ultimate unhinged dark rom-com. The story follows Chloe Stark, the daughter of a notorious "Black Widow" serial killer, who is desperately trying to outrun her mother's blood-soaked legacy. She moves into a local "Murder House" in a small town, hoping for a fresh start, only to find herself performing her own brand of vigilante justice. The plot takes a sharp, spicy turn when she crosses paths with Detective Colin Mills, a man whose singular obsession is putting a Stark behind bars. Their dynamic is the definition of "cat and mouse," fueled by a "she falls first, but he falls harder" energy that kept me turning pages until 2 AM.
What makes this book stand out is the perfect balance between high-stakes thriller and laugh-out-loud dark humor. Chloe is a fascinatingly chaotic FMC—she’s prim, she’s poisonous, and she’s definitely not your average damsel in distress. Watching her try to navigate a "normal" life while Colin breathes down her neck (sometimes literally) creates a delicious tension. Colin is the perfect foil; he’s a morally grey detective who is torn between his duty to the law and his growing, undeniable attraction to the very woman he’s supposed to arrest.
Overall, the "Murder House" setting provides a moody, atmospheric backdrop for a romance that feels both dangerous and surprisingly heartfelt. The chemistry is explosive, the plot twists are sharp, and the small-town vibes add a layer of coziness to an otherwise dark and twisted tale. If you love the "he’s obsessed with catching her" trope and a heroine who isn't afraid to get her hands a little dirty, this is a must-add to your TBR. I am already desperate for the next installment in the Prim & Poison series!
10/10 Would recommend this book to all family and friends.
By Sydney Taylor
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sydney Taylor has officially delivered the ultimate unhinged dark rom-com. The story follows Chloe Stark, the daughter of a notorious "Black Widow" serial killer, who is desperately trying to outrun her mother's blood-soaked legacy. She moves into a local "Murder House" in a small town, hoping for a fresh start, only to find herself performing her own brand of vigilante justice. The plot takes a sharp, spicy turn when she crosses paths with Detective Colin Mills, a man whose singular obsession is putting a Stark behind bars. Their dynamic is the definition of "cat and mouse," fueled by a "she falls first, but he falls harder" energy that kept me turning pages until 2 AM.
What makes this book stand out is the perfect balance between high-stakes thriller and laugh-out-loud dark humor. Chloe is a fascinatingly chaotic FMC—she’s prim, she’s poisonous, and she’s definitely not your average damsel in distress. Watching her try to navigate a "normal" life while Colin breathes down her neck (sometimes literally) creates a delicious tension. Colin is the perfect foil; he’s a morally grey detective who is torn between his duty to the law and his growing, undeniable attraction to the very woman he’s supposed to arrest.
Overall, the "Murder House" setting provides a moody, atmospheric backdrop for a romance that feels both dangerous and surprisingly heartfelt. The chemistry is explosive, the plot twists are sharp, and the small-town vibes add a layer of coziness to an otherwise dark and twisted tale. If you love the "he’s obsessed with catching her" trope and a heroine who isn't afraid to get her hands a little dirty, this is a must-add to your TBR. I am already desperate for the next installment in the Prim & Poison series!
10/10 Would recommend this book to all family and friends.
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