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The Butcher of Black Lake #2
Last Resort Hotline
When the system hesitates… she doesn’t
Theo Shaw dials the Last Resort to stop his sister’s abusive husband for good—and gets Maeve Calgero, a sharp-tongued professional who doesn’t believe in second chances. As justice closes in, Theo realises the most dangerous thing isn’t the choice he made, it’s falling for the woman who puts dangerous men in the ground.”
Book 2 in the Butcher of Black Lake series.
You do not need to read the books in order, however it makes the most sense to do so.
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dark romance
serial killer romance
hitwoman romance
dark romantic comedy
spicy
spicy dark romance
Theo Shaw dials the Last Resort to stop his sister’s abusive husband for good—and gets Maeve Calgero, a sharp-tongued professional who doesn’t believe in second chances. As justice closes in, Theo realises the most dangerous thing isn’t the choice he made, it’s falling for the woman who puts dangerous men in the ground.”
Book 2 in the Butcher of Black Lake series.
You do not need to read the books in order, however it makes the most sense to do so.
***
dark romance
serial killer romance
hitwoman romance
dark romantic comedy
spicy
spicy dark romance
101 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 19, 2026
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February 20, 2026
This book is perfect for our romantic suspense readers, who enjoy vigilante justice alongside a slow burn romance.
I absolutely loved this second instalment to the Butcher of Black Lake. As always Millie's book are filled with dark themes and morally grey choices. I absolutely love our main characters, the sibling vibe between Theo and Clara is so sweet. I found the plot fast paced, engaging and the tension in the romance aspect was giving everything.
It touches on heavy topics so proceed with caution as always and read the trigger warnings
I absolutely loved this second instalment to the Butcher of Black Lake. As always Millie's book are filled with dark themes and morally grey choices. I absolutely love our main characters, the sibling vibe between Theo and Clara is so sweet. I found the plot fast paced, engaging and the tension in the romance aspect was giving everything.
It touches on heavy topics so proceed with caution as always and read the trigger warnings
February 26, 2026
I’m obsessed! This was such a wild ride and I loved every single second of it. It’s got some seriously confronting themes with domestic violence and the effect not only on the victims but the professionals and family members that have to deal with the fallout. And the underlying love story was a sweet counterpoint to the darkness. I got so invested in Theo and Maeve. I wanted her to stay at the end. It’s another fantastic read from Millie St Graves. And I liked the subtle references to Meat Cute as well.
June 25, 2026
Great Central Premise
The premise is interesting. I love the idea of a clandestine organization that handles dealing with abusers. The concept is brilliant. The execution of the idea is pretty good. The abusive relationship and the helplessness Theo felt watching his sister repeat the pattern over and over was exceptionally well done.
Where the story fell short for me was the relationship between Maeve and Theo. While we have a very good picture of who Theo is, I didn’t find there was enough to let he know who Maeve was outside of her job. It made it hard to feel like the relationship was more than physical.
I enjoyed it but it will fade from memory quickly.
The premise is interesting. I love the idea of a clandestine organization that handles dealing with abusers. The concept is brilliant. The execution of the idea is pretty good. The abusive relationship and the helplessness Theo felt watching his sister repeat the pattern over and over was exceptionally well done.
Where the story fell short for me was the relationship between Maeve and Theo. While we have a very good picture of who Theo is, I didn’t find there was enough to let he know who Maeve was outside of her job. It made it hard to feel like the relationship was more than physical.
I enjoyed it but it will fade from memory quickly.
March 28, 2026
3.25/5 rounded down to 3. Check Fable for full review :)
July 21, 2026
I really loved this book. From start to finish the whole book was really good. Loved maeve and her way of doing things.
April 25, 2026
The second book in the butcher or black lake series and I love Maeve! She’s a badass female and they way her and Theo have a connection instantly, I love it. Theo is the perfect book boyfriend because he cares so much for his sister and would do anything to protect her from her abusive husband that he calls the hot line because he doesn’t want to see his sister dead. In come Maeve who not only gets her job done but also meets the perfect guy for her!
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews