Country star Tally Creed lost her spark and became a murderer. Accidentally.One minute, she’s wrestling with songwriter’s block, but suddenly her biggest problem isn’t her abusive manager or those nosy paparazzi. It’s how to stay out of prison.
Panicked, she can only think of one person she trusts enough to help her estranged ex-husband and former singing partner, Rustin McAllister.
Rust never got over Tally.
More than a decade ago, sinister circumstances forced him to walk away from her and his music career. But when his ex-wife turns up at his doorstep with a body in the trunk, he doesn't hesitate.
Sparks fly during corpse disposal and lead to a spicy reunion that breaks through Tally's creative block. She realizes the perfect recipe for her new album is simple. All it takes is a shared felony–and a shared bed with her ex.
Tally asks Rust for one more favor. She wants to spend a week on the road, performing in disguise in dive bars like they used to before she became famous. Plus a little crime. For inspiration.
She sets a single Don’t catch feelings.
But somebody from their past is watching their criminally sizzling chemistry and is set on breaking them up again. Fatally.
Rust and Tally must decide if they’re going to be more than just partners in crime… or if their final encore ends six feet under.
This book had me feeling all sorts of ups and downs. It was crazy, funny, comforting, spicy, and more. I was scared to finish it but these two for once get the happy ever after they deserve without a threat at each turn.
Tally and Rust go way, they used to be married. Something happened that tore them apart. Now Tally(a famous country singer) needs Rust help. And Rust will do anything for her. Rust is still hung up on Tally and vice versa but she’s upset with him about how it ended. We get to find out what tore them apart very quickly in the book and I love that. Y’all these two ain’t even been in the same place for that long and they have already fell back in the bed. They still love each other and fall into affection quickly. Now they’re about to go on a road trip and make no strings attached love all over the country to help with her writers block. This is about to be messy. While reading I can hear their country accent and it’s probably because I’m a southern girl myself and it makes me laugh so hard. Now I will say some of the sayings I’ve heard before but I don’t use them. I’m country adjacent. 🤭Rust is just the sweetest cowboy with a dirty mouth and Tally is a sassy woman who knows what she wants. These two are on a road trip just f*****g and acting up( kind of illegally), it’s their foreplay. There was one scene in here that had me giggling and clutching my pearls. All I will tell you is a balaclava was involved, do with that as you want. And I will never look at a piece of corn the same way. Tally and Rustin never stopped loving each other and their roadtrip was exactly what they needed. The ending was perfect, the entire story was adorable. If you’re looking for second chance love story that has mischief, revenge, hot smut, love and laughs a much more this is the book for you. And friends your crocs should never be in sport mode.
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Fun, spicy, and unhinged cowboy romance with morally grey main characters.
I absolutely devoured this book. The author has a way of pulling you so quickly and creating a feeling of attachment to the MCs. The FMC is a spitfire famous country singer who is aptly nicknamed Trouble. She’s the kind of girl you want to be best friends with but she finds herself in a tough spot and needs someone who has her best interest at heart. Enter, the MMC, a good ol country boy (but really what a man!) who has been yearning for the FMC for over a decade. The second chance trope in this book is so heartwarming.
Rightly described as a rom com (amongst other things), this book had me laughing out loud more times than I can remember. Some of the scenes were absolutely feral and freaky (wink wink) in ways that are so delicious to read. This author truly knows how to tap into the dark, wild fantasies of many dark-ish romance readers. Because while there are dark elements to the plot, the spice is 100% consensual and enjoyed by both parties always which is a refreshing change from the current trend in the genre.
Overall, I absolutely loved this book. The character arcs were exactly what I wanted them to be and despite the road there being morally grey, these characters deserved their HEA. If you love witty banter, second chance romance, unhinged morally grey characters and kinky spice, you definitely need to read this book! I’ll never look at corn the same way again…
I received an e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I received this book as an ARC and I’m so glad signed up!! This book is funny, spicy, and dark at times. Tally needs help so she goes to the only person she knows will help her no matter what, her ex-husband. Rust will do anything for the woman he still calls his wife. “I’d do anything for her. Theft, arson or murder? No problem so long as it makes her smile. I’d burn this whole town if she asked me to. Or if she wanted to do it herself, I’d gift her a can of gasoline and a lighter.” The two go on a wild adventure from Kentucky to LA getting into all kinds of trouble (good and bad) along the way. I really can’t recommend this enough, their story is so sweet (and dark) but I melted when Rust wrote Tally a song!
I received this book as an ARC, and I am delighted I signed up! This book is everything it's promised to be: dark, spicy, and hilarious AF.
Tally reconnects with her ex-husband after accidentally committing murder. They embark on an adventurous roadtrip together, and, let me tell you, I was SO entertained. Their banter is top tier, had me laughing out loud. Rustin is a swoon worthy hero, and while reading I learned I wasn't the only one swooning.
Pick this book up if you're in the mood for a Bonny and Clyde type story. No worries, it ends better than their story did!
first of all, thank you for choosing me as an ARC reader ❤️
OH MY GOSH! This book had me hooked from the dedication. It kept the steam throughout the entire book not knowing what to expect next. super easy to read and follow the story without too much or too little spice. Cannot recommend it enough.
" You strum my heartstrings and make my soul sing "
Country, Crimes and Second Chances by I.M Wraith
Tally Creed , famous country star , finds herself back in her home town and in contact with her ex-husband following a tragic accident. Will there flame reignite , or will the past keep them forever apart ?
This book has restored my faith in Second Chance Trope. It is also top tier dark humour which I am absolutely here for.
Tally is a famous country star , talented , curvy and red head. Rust is the epitome of a cinnamon roll with an inventive and very dirty mind 😂 , who only has eyes for her.
This relationship unfolding was paced well , the plot was hilarious and doesn't take itself seriously which I love. It was such an enjoyable read I did not want to put it down.
Disclaimer -- This list of CWs on this book is LONG and extensive ( impressive really 😁) so if you have some triggers make sure to check these out first, or if your feral like me just raw dawg if it and enjoy the ride !
Tropes - Second Chances - Childhood sweethearts
Pros - Restore my faith in Second Chances trope - Very inventive spicy scenes ( it takes a lot for me to blush at this point but I was 🤭🍅) - Top tier dark humour - that's gas station had my literally crying 😂
Cons - Hear me out , I would have liked just a little more drama around the reveal aspect following the miscommunication aspect
When I read the blurb for this a couple of months ago, I was immediately intrigued. It was a story that sounded brand new to me. A humorous, dark spicy romance? Not often do you get those all in one. AND IT DELIVERED. Let me tell you! Without spoilers of course, because what fun would that be. You need to read it for your damn self and experience the laugh out loud, giddy, swooning, wildly inappropriate and perfect duo of Tally and Rust.
Tally is a one of a kind country singing beauty—don’t let her curly hair and cowgirl boots fool you—deep down she’s a bundle of fun and Trouble. Capital T. The only person that ever sees that side of her is Rust and boy did he know how to make that side of her shine. Not only did he support her but he encouraged it. Good ole hot and handsome Rust—sweet ass man at heart, but he’s got a secret k!nky side. (IYKYK).
They had me dying laughing and kicking my feet. They’re both unhinged in the absolute best way. I have never laughed so much while reading a dark spicy romance and I loved every single part of it. There’s crime, spice, mystery, revenge, second chance love and hilarious side characters.
This was masterful and I’m so glad I took a chance on it. The storyline is unique in itself and Tally and Rust will live on in my head creating chaos that I will happily embrace. I adored them and their crazy ass journey. 1000% Perfection.
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I knew I had found myself a hell of a new author to obsess over when I ARC read "Right number, wrong man", and good God, am I not bloody in love with this one too. I am, I fear, forever going to simp over a man with no fucks to give over anything other than how in love he is. And Rust is, as I once read, balls deep in love with his wife. No questions, no second-guessing, no bullshit. Hook, line, and sinker from day one on. This book is amazing, funny, kinda played in my head like one of those shows that shows random stills of messy as fuck situations at the beginning of each episode and goes from them back and then on. I hope, pretty pretty please, that the next book has Caleb as a MMC because, disappointing as this may be for some, I am a sucker for the blondies (I am yet to outgrow the phase that Jace Wayland started).
I received a ARC for this book. Here is my honest opinion:
I usually shy away from second chance romances. I’m not sure why exactly but I haven’t found an author that writes it well and for it to pull me in. Holy moly, this book delivered on that end.
Tally and Rust are so damn funny and their banter carried the whole book in my opinion 😂 I mean I was rolling at some parts. I definitely like the little murdery theme it had as well. Give this book a read if you are in the mood for the spicy banter, spicy scenes (🌶️🌶️), and second chances!
Thank you for the ARC and I look forward to many more books from this author! 🖤📚
Had the pleasure of being an ARC reader! This story hooked me from page 1, I mean hello ex husband, body in the trunk, and funny FMC? Reading Tally and Rust come back together had me in the feels, this was second chance love done right! The bantar was top notch and the spice was SPICEY. I mean public play?! Whewww lawd it got me and I mean corn? IFYKYK. This was a read I didn't want to end, I was laughing, I was holding my breath and I was sweating if you know what I mean 🌶️🥵. First book I've read by this author and I can't wait to read more now. Also as a curvy Girl love the way it was talked about in this book!
I received this book as an ARC and I’m so glad signed up! This book had me sucked in right from the beginning. Its promise of spice and humour weren't a lie. It was funny, and sweet, and spicy and so many things. Rust and Tally gave me Rip And Beth mixed with Bonnie and Clyde vibes (in the absolute best way possible) and I could not help but completely fall in love with them. I cannot wait for the next book, and I hope it focuses on Caleb and Erin!
10/10 no notes, except crocs even in sports mode are still a hard pass for me. 😉
totally swoonworthy I loved every word of this book the sassy FMC was beautifully written and funny the MMC made me drool. There were so many moments in this book that had me longing for "blue collar man with a dirty mouth and a dominant streak to take care of me in a flowers and candlelight dinner kinda way and the bury the body and help hide the evidence kinda way." I can't recommend this book enough
ARC REVIEW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 🌶️🌶️.5/5 Story/plot happens over the span of a week, well written and honestly felt that I was reading about more than just a week between exes. Some witty/innuendo comments made me giggle and kick my feet, others were so corny 😏 that you couldn’t help but laugh. 🤭 This is a fun little rom com with some outlaw behavior and actions, Some revenge and second chances. So if that sounds like something you’d like, I’d definitely recommend this one!
I loved this good ole second chance love story with a hint of dark kink. Tally has held a grudge against Rust for 12 years - a night in Vegas after a last minute marriage Rust walked away. Tally has felt so much pain even though her music career took off. Nothing like being lonely when you are surrounded by people. An accidental vehicular homicide brings Tally back to Rust and nothing is the same. Their cross country road trip to LA comes with its own twist and turns but this story ends with the best HEA possible. It was sweet with a side of murder.
This book had me hooked from the first page! Definitely a dark rom com but a great palette cleanser. You will fall for Rust and be amazed by Tally. There is plot and spice and you stay engaged until the very end. I laughed and felt empowered. Loved this love story between the two and you have to love a man who has a good balance of cowboy outlaw and gooey cinnamon roll.
I ATE THIS UP. Crime, second chances, chaos, country music, morally grey man? Yep give me it all. This was honestly amazing. I don’t think I’ll ever look at a cob of corn again HOWEVER, you’re gonna have to read this if you wanna know why 👀 am I obsessed? Yes, yes I am. Will I be reading this more than once? Absolutely. This was perfect 🥹🖤
Super cute, funny and dark. I enjoyed it all the way through. The banter was hilarious and the spice was definitely spicing 🌶️ 🌽 😂 I’m a sucker for a good rom-com and a dark romance and this one delivered. Thank you to the author for the eARC #trouble #rust #imwraith #countrycrimesandsecondchances #tallyandrustin
It's giving Sweet Home Alabama meets Dexter and I'm totally here for it. Between the hilarious banter and the heat between Rustin and Tally, you can't help but root for them. I will say, I think Tally should hold out longer against Rust's charms but I'm also a petty petunia like that. I highly recommend this read!
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This was a fantastic read! I loved it from beginning to end. I so did not expect it to take the twists and turns that it did, but I will say it did not disappoint and made it such an amazing read. The amount of times I laughed and even had to fan myself while reading?! Wooooo! Rustin and Tally are amazing together and I was so glad they got their second chance!
This book was amazing! It gave me Bonnie and Clyde vibes and I was obsessed! Like wdym he held up a diner and fucked her in front of the other hostages!!??? That scene was so good! Before I spoil too much the book was incredible please go read it if you want a morally grey country man who is obsessed with his woman to the point of being willing to do anything she asks of him 😏
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I quite enjoyed reading this book! It was a nice break from my usual dark romance/romantasy reads. As a singer myself, reading Tally’s story reminded me quite a bit of the struggles of careers like ours- and I have to say it hit the nail on the head pretty well! And as far as romance- this one was spicy AND wholesome. The perfect combo- remember babes; loves an outlaw after all!
Oh this sweet golden retriever energy second chance love is amazing. The story is dark but the love is as, I.M. Wraith says, sweet as a tall glass of sweet tea.
Tally and Rustins story is a heart throb and I can’t wait to read it again.
Please note that there are trigger warnings with this book. Please always protect your mental health first 🖤
Second-chance romance isn’t usually my thing, but this book completely pulled me in. Tally and Rust are hilarious together and their banter carried the whole story. Plus the murdery twist made it even more fun.
I also really loved that Rust was there for Tally and he was obsessed with her even during their time apart.... come on.... who doesn't want THAT kind of love?!
I really enjoyed the hell out of this book. The banter, the humor, the spice, the small town friends to lovers and heartbreak in between. It’s dark but funny and I definitely laughed a time or three. Tally and Rustin are just fun characters. And Rustin, you dirty boy. 🌽
I’m torn on this rating. There were genuine moments I laughed. Book started off strong for me, but then just kind of got a little boring. This is one you have to read to understand what I’m trying to mean.
I received this book as an ARC book. It has everything you could want for a dark rom com. This is my first Second-chance story and I absolutely love how it was done! The kinky smut is top tier and the dark was exactly the Morally Grey I appreciate.
I very excitedly received this as an ARC reader and let me tell you the excitement was well warranted. It was sooooo good. The spice was HOT and the love was intense. I felt all of Tally and Rust’s emotions on every page. It was so well written that I didn’t want to put it down.
Oh my goodness I loved this book so much! Being from the south and a plus size lady, I loved the representation in this story. Tally and Rustin have my heart and I can’t wait to read more. I truly hope there is a sequel!
Devoured this. Was like a hilarious and spicy Bonnie & Clyde x country music retelling. Childhood friends to lovers and second chance. Check TWs but definitely read it.