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Vigilante Twink and the Cop
I have never once looked at a crime scene and felt anything but the need to bring someone to justice.
Until now.
The bodies are posed. Theatrical. Every wound deliberate, every detail chosen. A message carved in flesh for every predator who ever harmed a child and thought they'd gotten away with it.
My colleagues see a monster.
I see monsters too. I just can't figure out who I mean anymore.
Then I find him. All sharp wit and sharper cheekbones, with a smile that makes me forget I'm supposed to be suspicious. He shouldn't be anywhere near this case. He keeps ending up exactly where I am anyway.
He should be in handcuffs.
He would be, if I weren't the one letting him disappear into the dark every single time.
I tell myself I need more evidence. I tell myself I'm playing a long game.
I think I'm lying.
I've given my whole life to the law. To order. To the belief that justice has to mean something beyond revenge, beyond rage, beyond what any one person decides the world deserves.
I believed that.
I don't know what I believe anymore.
I've spent my whole life on the right side of the line. Then he winked at me, and I understood, for the first time, exactly why people fall.
Until now.
The bodies are posed. Theatrical. Every wound deliberate, every detail chosen. A message carved in flesh for every predator who ever harmed a child and thought they'd gotten away with it.
My colleagues see a monster.
I see monsters too. I just can't figure out who I mean anymore.
Then I find him. All sharp wit and sharper cheekbones, with a smile that makes me forget I'm supposed to be suspicious. He shouldn't be anywhere near this case. He keeps ending up exactly where I am anyway.
He should be in handcuffs.
He would be, if I weren't the one letting him disappear into the dark every single time.
I tell myself I need more evidence. I tell myself I'm playing a long game.
I think I'm lying.
I've given my whole life to the law. To order. To the belief that justice has to mean something beyond revenge, beyond rage, beyond what any one person decides the world deserves.
I believed that.
I don't know what I believe anymore.
I've spent my whole life on the right side of the line. Then he winked at me, and I understood, for the first time, exactly why people fall.
- GenresM M RomanceDark Romance
291 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 14, 2026
About the author
Jessica Jackman
6 books65 followersCoffee, spicy books, and a profound disrespect for tomorrow (aka reading until four in the morning). My three favorite things.
I aim to write the kind of stories that keep you up way too late, while squealing, kicking your feet, and falling hopelessly in love with your new book boyfriend (or two... I don’t judge).
Grab that triple-shot brown sugar shaken espresso. Trust me, we’re both going to need it.
Let’s spread those pages.
Love,
Jessica Jackman.
I aim to write the kind of stories that keep you up way too late, while squealing, kicking your feet, and falling hopelessly in love with your new book boyfriend (or two... I don’t judge).
Grab that triple-shot brown sugar shaken espresso. Trust me, we’re both going to need it.
Let’s spread those pages.
Love,
Jessica Jackman.
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Did Not Finish
August 28, 2026dnf not far in…
i’m already confused again. the author doesn’t seem to be in the business of explaining shit to her readers so i assume she either meant for me to do my own research or expects me to just know.
in the copyright section of this book (and others) she threatens ppl with federal US law but i’m supposed to know distinctly British police work terminology like SOCO (forensics). but then there is also SWAT teams in London which is not a British thing at all? (where we even are i had to research too.)
i don’t know. this is too much effort for a simple story. i’m not here for it.
i’m already confused again. the author doesn’t seem to be in the business of explaining shit to her readers so i assume she either meant for me to do my own research or expects me to just know.
in the copyright section of this book (and others) she threatens ppl with federal US law but i’m supposed to know distinctly British police work terminology like SOCO (forensics). but then there is also SWAT teams in London which is not a British thing at all? (where we even are i had to research too.)
i don’t know. this is too much effort for a simple story. i’m not here for it.
September 17, 2026
Did they outsource someone working for Pornhub to come up with this title?
Ignore the title. I repeat. INGORE THE TITLE.
This one was hard to put down, which doesn’t happen to me much recently so that says a lot. Interesting writing style and not your typical tropes at all. The book is dark and heartbreaking but still provides a beautiful love story.💔💔💔 recommend 🥰
Ignore the title. I repeat. INGORE THE TITLE.
This one was hard to put down, which doesn’t happen to me much recently so that says a lot. Interesting writing style and not your typical tropes at all. The book is dark and heartbreaking but still provides a beautiful love story.💔💔💔 recommend 🥰
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August 13, 2026I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Ill leave the rating off but this one fell flat for me.
It was slow paced, very low on details, and so repetitive. We had no way of judging the time line of the book. I couldn't tell if days or weeks were passing between scenes.
There is no, on page, investigation or killings.
Spoilers:
At one point it seemed like Lennox didn't shower or change for days. He went from work to Micah's back to work then to Micahs. There was no mention of a duffle bag with clothes or stopping at his place to change.
Det Lennox knew early on that Micah was deceiving him and battled it internally most of the book.
Micah's revenge is executed off page and only described after Lennox arrived on scene. We know Micahs is the Vigilante from the start but barely get his POV.
The MCs didnt have a passionate connection. It was a quiet understanding of mutual attraction. Lennox did worship Micah though. His pleasure always came first.
For anyone curious Micah's OnlyFans page was barely mentioned. When Lennox did subscribe to it he described it as tasteful.
"No filthy captions, no overt performance, nothing that reads as desperate or transactional the way I’d half braced myself for."
It was mentioned again at the end.
"So I’m going to think about other things, and I’m not going to ask to watch, because OnlyFans is his thing and the tomatoes are mine, and why mess up something that works perfectly."
Not my favorite storyline but considering it was barely mentioned Ill give it a pass.
Lastly for me....The name didn't match the story. Micah's was never described as a twink. Nor was he ever described as one. Lennox might have been a cop but he was called detective throughout the book.
Ill leave the rating off but this one fell flat for me.
It was slow paced, very low on details, and so repetitive. We had no way of judging the time line of the book. I couldn't tell if days or weeks were passing between scenes.
There is no, on page, investigation or killings.
Spoilers:
At one point it seemed like Lennox didn't shower or change for days. He went from work to Micah's back to work then to Micahs. There was no mention of a duffle bag with clothes or stopping at his place to change.
Det Lennox knew early on that Micah was deceiving him and battled it internally most of the book.
Micah's revenge is executed off page and only described after Lennox arrived on scene. We know Micahs is the Vigilante from the start but barely get his POV.
The MCs didnt have a passionate connection. It was a quiet understanding of mutual attraction. Lennox did worship Micah though. His pleasure always came first.
For anyone curious Micah's OnlyFans page was barely mentioned. When Lennox did subscribe to it he described it as tasteful.
"No filthy captions, no overt performance, nothing that reads as desperate or transactional the way I’d half braced myself for."
It was mentioned again at the end.
"So I’m going to think about other things, and I’m not going to ask to watch, because OnlyFans is his thing and the tomatoes are mine, and why mess up something that works perfectly."
Not my favorite storyline but considering it was barely mentioned Ill give it a pass.
Lastly for me....The name didn't match the story. Micah's was never described as a twink. Nor was he ever described as one. Lennox might have been a cop but he was called detective throughout the book.
Did Not Finish
August 13, 2026
Received as an ARC from BookSirens
decided to dnf - couldn't get into it.
maybe i'll try again another time.
decided to dnf - couldn't get into it.
maybe i'll try again another time.
August 22, 2026
Honestly, how in the world was I supposed to enjoy this book? Nope. I didn't enjoy it in the slightest. Between the excessive narration and Micah's traumatic backstory, this was just not a book I connected with at all.
2.5 stars.
2.5 stars.
September 7, 2026
DNF @ 18%.
Jessica Jackman is very hit or miss, and this is quite the miss.
Lennox is forty-four years old. We are told this a few times. In fact, “forty-four” shows up 7x in the book.
Lennox has been a cop for twenty-two years. While I’ve read this 9x so far, “twenty-two years” actually shows up 21x in the book.
Like, holy repetition Batman.
The moment I decided to DNF though was when Farah tells Lennox:
But then Lennox says:
That would make sense, except that the old hospital, where he ran into Micah, was in fact scene two.
So, attention to detail has flown the coop. And so shall I.
Jessica Jackman is very hit or miss, and this is quite the miss.
Lennox is forty-four years old. We are told this a few times. In fact, “forty-four” shows up 7x in the book.
Lennox has been a cop for twenty-two years. While I’ve read this 9x so far, “twenty-two years” actually shows up 21x in the book.
Like, holy repetition Batman.
The moment I decided to DNF though was when Farah tells Lennox:
Got the swabs back from scene one. Micah Vee’s DNA is all over it.
But then Lennox says:
“Your DNA was recovered from the crime scene at the old hospital.”
That would make sense, except that the old hospital, where he ran into Micah, was in fact scene two.
So, attention to detail has flown the coop. And so shall I.
August 15, 2026
The intense dynamic between the jaded, tired, older detective and the twink-in-doubt is riveting in this age-gap, forbidden romance/romantic suspense. The rather insouciant title doesn’t do this book justice given how complex and fascinating the psychology of the romance is.
Oh, the story has issues. Big plot hole issues. Some questions of specifics on character details/backstory too.
Did I care?
Nope. I thrived on the tension between jaded Lennox (love that name!) and effervescent but simmering-with-secrets Micah. They held my attention from start to finish, and crushed and healed my romance-loving little heart in their made-for-each-other hands.
Seeing Lennox know…know…that there’s something off about Micah and his story from the start…seeing him stopped in his tracks, gobsmacked, by Micah every time he sees him anyway, watching Lennox go along with Micah, give in to his seduction, even knowing things are odd, are too convenient, are too good to be true…oh, man. The Feels.
But Micah’s backstory crushed me dead. And there’s a moment when Lennox is directly confronted with it that is gut-wrenching.
It took me a while to realize why Micah does the things he does (OnlyFans for one, and it isn’t clear exactly what content he posts, because he’s able to make a good living off it, but, I don’t think he was having sex, with himself or anyone else, on camera (pretty sure No, given his past), and I’m not even sure he posts nudes, just thirst traps? Which doesn’t seem like you could make so much money to live as richly as Micah currently is? I was confused about it and wanted more specific detail, including how he got away and survived and ultimately thrived when so few did. It’s glossed over. It also wasn’t clear for too long that Micah doesn’t do hookups and whatnot (I don’t think), for a while I thought he did it all the time, and that was taking away from him and Lennox till it became clearer due to his past that Lennox is an exception in every way (I think???). It was more unclear bc at one point Lennox notices Micah’s concierge eyeballing him doing the walk of shame as if he’s seen oh, so many men leaving Micah’s apartment, but, then later it seems that isn’t true for Micah at all, and I was confused. But, Me. I went with Lennox being Micah’s safe-space, his exception, someone who woke him up to actual pleasure rather than one of many.
With their fragile, growing connection that blossomed and strengthened and caught my emotions so hard, I believe Lennox was Micah’s one and only time choosing someone he actually desired. I think. Seeing Micah fill Lennox’s sparse and lonely home with life, experiencing their intimacy, reveling in the tension of all the unspoken but shown emotion… Oof. Awesome. And their relationship grew and built and solidified, until…oh GOD that bleak moment was so bleak! So painful! And I just knew what Lennox feared wasn’t true, but Micah’s life experience told him Lennox wouldn’t question it…😭😭😭 I could barely breathe. Seeing Lennox devastated but still protect Micah…seeing Micah decide things without knowing just how deep Lennox’s feelings for him went…holy WOW. Haunting, devastating, and ultimately rewarding AF.
If you enjoy age gap, read this one for the romance.
Don’t look too closely at the plot. I have no idea how the antagonist (well…the one that isn’t the directly guilty party! 😂🫣😁) would have known the things he knew. Would have gotten Lennox’s number and other things. Or why he hadn’t made a move/done anything about Micah long, long ago. That was just weird and not explained, a contrived element. I loved how it all worked out, but…it didn’t hold up under scrutiny. 🧐. There are also weird things like Lennox thinking he doesn’t have any way to contact Micah, when he has been at Micah’s apartment and also has his number from their first interview. And later at a crucial moment he says again he doesn’t have Micah’s number, but he does, again, from that interview. There’s also a mention of Pinky, Micah’s old housemate, that goes nowhere. Who is/was Pinky? And, it isn’t revealed who the final name was going to be either. Who was left? And there were more little things that nagged here and there., that could have been clarified and made the book stronger.
But again…did I care? Not really.
Because the best thing in the plot is that Micah does have that Arya Stark-level List. And I wish I’d seen more of…how he handled his “work,” because justice was most definitely served by the one person who deserved to serve it.
Vigilante-ism FTW!
Lennox’s evolving relationship with his detective partner, Farah, who starts to suspect Things, but respects Lennox enough not to turn him in, was strong and added a nice layer to the story. She also doesn’t put up with him being compromised for long and calls him on it. I liked her a great deal, even though she was a little too “letter of the law” in the circumstances. She was interesting.
Overall I was entranced by the relationship and will read this again.
HEA. Cop and prime-suspect relationship. Vigilante hero-in-doubt. Age gap. Forbidden romance. World-weary jaded man meets the light of his life. Beautiful. No others, ultimately felt safe for me, though the author doesn't communicate Micah's sexual situation in the present very well. I couldn't really tell if he had regular hookups, or if Lennox is the first person he's really chosen for himself unforced. Micah also does have an OnlyFans profile and posts regularly, and he continues to do so in the end, and I'm not sure what's on it. Again I assumed not other people, only himself, but, it isn't clarified. OM drama from an antagonist stalker. TW for Micah’s backstory of being sex-trafficked, the hints of it are gut-wrenching, though nothing is explicit on page. Recommended. This author is one to watch.
My thanks to BookSirens for the ARC; this is my free and impartial opinion.
Oh, the story has issues. Big plot hole issues. Some questions of specifics on character details/backstory too.
Did I care?
Nope. I thrived on the tension between jaded Lennox (love that name!) and effervescent but simmering-with-secrets Micah. They held my attention from start to finish, and crushed and healed my romance-loving little heart in their made-for-each-other hands.
Seeing Lennox know…know…that there’s something off about Micah and his story from the start…seeing him stopped in his tracks, gobsmacked, by Micah every time he sees him anyway, watching Lennox go along with Micah, give in to his seduction, even knowing things are odd, are too convenient, are too good to be true…oh, man. The Feels.
But Micah’s backstory crushed me dead. And there’s a moment when Lennox is directly confronted with it that is gut-wrenching.
It took me a while to realize why Micah does the things he does (OnlyFans for one, and it isn’t clear exactly what content he posts, because he’s able to make a good living off it, but, I don’t think he was having sex, with himself or anyone else, on camera (pretty sure No, given his past), and I’m not even sure he posts nudes, just thirst traps? Which doesn’t seem like you could make so much money to live as richly as Micah currently is? I was confused about it and wanted more specific detail, including how he got away and survived and ultimately thrived when so few did. It’s glossed over. It also wasn’t clear for too long that Micah doesn’t do hookups and whatnot (I don’t think), for a while I thought he did it all the time, and that was taking away from him and Lennox till it became clearer due to his past that Lennox is an exception in every way (I think???). It was more unclear bc at one point Lennox notices Micah’s concierge eyeballing him doing the walk of shame as if he’s seen oh, so many men leaving Micah’s apartment, but, then later it seems that isn’t true for Micah at all, and I was confused. But, Me. I went with Lennox being Micah’s safe-space, his exception, someone who woke him up to actual pleasure rather than one of many.
With their fragile, growing connection that blossomed and strengthened and caught my emotions so hard, I believe Lennox was Micah’s one and only time choosing someone he actually desired. I think. Seeing Micah fill Lennox’s sparse and lonely home with life, experiencing their intimacy, reveling in the tension of all the unspoken but shown emotion… Oof. Awesome. And their relationship grew and built and solidified, until…oh GOD that bleak moment was so bleak! So painful! And I just knew what Lennox feared wasn’t true, but Micah’s life experience told him Lennox wouldn’t question it…😭😭😭 I could barely breathe. Seeing Lennox devastated but still protect Micah…seeing Micah decide things without knowing just how deep Lennox’s feelings for him went…holy WOW. Haunting, devastating, and ultimately rewarding AF.
If you enjoy age gap, read this one for the romance.
Don’t look too closely at the plot. I have no idea how the antagonist (well…the one that isn’t the directly guilty party! 😂🫣😁) would have known the things he knew. Would have gotten Lennox’s number and other things. Or why he hadn’t made a move/done anything about Micah long, long ago. That was just weird and not explained, a contrived element. I loved how it all worked out, but…it didn’t hold up under scrutiny. 🧐. There are also weird things like Lennox thinking he doesn’t have any way to contact Micah, when he has been at Micah’s apartment and also has his number from their first interview. And later at a crucial moment he says again he doesn’t have Micah’s number, but he does, again, from that interview. There’s also a mention of Pinky, Micah’s old housemate, that goes nowhere. Who is/was Pinky? And, it isn’t revealed who the final name was going to be either. Who was left? And there were more little things that nagged here and there., that could have been clarified and made the book stronger.
But again…did I care? Not really.
Because the best thing in the plot is that Micah does have that Arya Stark-level List. And I wish I’d seen more of…how he handled his “work,” because justice was most definitely served by the one person who deserved to serve it.
Vigilante-ism FTW!
Lennox’s evolving relationship with his detective partner, Farah, who starts to suspect Things, but respects Lennox enough not to turn him in, was strong and added a nice layer to the story. She also doesn’t put up with him being compromised for long and calls him on it. I liked her a great deal, even though she was a little too “letter of the law” in the circumstances. She was interesting.
Overall I was entranced by the relationship and will read this again.
HEA. Cop and prime-suspect relationship. Vigilante hero-in-doubt. Age gap. Forbidden romance. World-weary jaded man meets the light of his life. Beautiful. No others, ultimately felt safe for me, though the author doesn't communicate Micah's sexual situation in the present very well. I couldn't really tell if he had regular hookups, or if Lennox is the first person he's really chosen for himself unforced. Micah also does have an OnlyFans profile and posts regularly, and he continues to do so in the end, and I'm not sure what's on it. Again I assumed not other people, only himself, but, it isn't clarified. OM drama from an antagonist stalker. TW for Micah’s backstory of being sex-trafficked, the hints of it are gut-wrenching, though nothing is explicit on page. Recommended. This author is one to watch.
My thanks to BookSirens for the ARC; this is my free and impartial opinion.
August 24, 2026
So, this was very different and written in a very specific style. I understand all the very high ratings, but I didn’t experience it the same way.
I found the overly descriptive and never-ending internal monologues exhausting. The story and concept are interesting, the writing very deliberate, but I found myself without any sort of emotional connection to either character.
Lennox 🔪 Micah
Lennox is a 22-year veteran London police detective who finds himself at the crime scene of a brutal murder. The victim has the name of a missing young man carved in his skin, and Lennox for the first time finds it hard to care about justice. He knows enough to know why the name is written and who the victim is. He then meets Micah at the second crime scene and excuses his presence there, even though he knows it’s suspicious. Through various circumstances, they meet again, have sex, feel things they weren’t expecting, and are suddenly entwining their lives. Neither ever acknowledges that Micah is the serial killer, even though they obviously each know the truth.
It is the story of this unspoken love and devotion, while Lennox grapples with his moral compass and Micah tries to find justice for his friends. Each man accepting/embracing the consequences of their actions/inaction while falling more and more in love.
💔Third act breakup. I think the author was trying to make a point about something but it still annoyed me. See spoiler below.
🗣️Communication - these two seem to basically just adore existing in each other’s space. They love sitting on the couch, touching hands, Micah cooks, etc. We heard a lot about the exact angle of the lamp when they were reading and how they each adjusted it. We read seemingly every thought in their head, but we hear very few conversations between them, and they actively avoid discussing the murders and/or their feelings for each other.
👬🏽MM - both out/gay. Both likable, good men dealing with difficult situations. Both truly and deeply in love.
➡️Age gap - 44 yr old detective and apparently wealthy 25 yr old OnlyFans and Internet personality(?). He takes videos showcasing old warehouses…
❤️Insta - these two are immediately taken with each other. Lennox can’t seem to stay away, showing up repeatedly at Micah’s loft and Micah feels similar. The story takes place over several months, but the passage of time is quite vague.
🏠Family - there appears to be no family for either. Lennox has his police partner who is openly suspicious.
🫣No OM.
🌶️Spice - there are a couple open door scenes, but I would consider this low spice.
🔪Violence/triggers - Micah was a victim of a sex ring that abused young men. He has a list of men that he wants to kill and is writing the names of their victims in their skin. Lennox has seen how these men go free and is basically supportive of this form of justice. We get descriptions of the crime scenes, but there is no description of the abuse.
👥Dual POV; HEA. I love yous and then living together outside London a year later.
I give the author credit for taking a difficult topic and showing us real depth of feeling around it. We understand Lennox and how he comes to accept the vigilantes actions and we feel compassion for the abuse and injustice that Micah and others have endured. This is not fluff. Having said that, I deeply wanted them to have an actual and meaningful conversation.
Here’s an example of the writing:
“The sun’s properly out, the kind of heat that surprises you this far southwest, and I’m sweating through an old shirt I’ve had since long before I knew what any of this was going to become, kneeling in dirt that isn’t London dirt, that’s never known a crime scene in its life, and there’s something almost indecent about how much I like it.”
Beautiful, poetic. But when literally every paragraph and description is like this, it’s exhausting. And for me, it felt like it almost created a distance between me, as the reader, and the characters.
‼️‼️‼️‼️. Major spoilers:
Third act - there is a stalker after Micah and Lennox is aware, but does very little to try and find them. Ultimately, the stalker takes Micah from Lennox’s apt and Lennox tracks him down, gets injured while fighting him, ends up in the hospital, but figures out how to make sure Micah stays free.
Breakup - occurs bc they never spoke about their first hook-up at the club where they saw each other after the murder scene. It is from this point that their relationship takes off. When the Micah’s stalker tells Lennox that it was all a set-up, Lennox is upset and Micah leaves. There’s a whole thing at the next murder scene where SWAT is involved and it’s unclear to me what happens, but Micah gets away and then arrives injured back on Lennox’s doorstep and Lennox is beyond relieved to see him.
I found the overly descriptive and never-ending internal monologues exhausting. The story and concept are interesting, the writing very deliberate, but I found myself without any sort of emotional connection to either character.
Lennox 🔪 Micah
Lennox is a 22-year veteran London police detective who finds himself at the crime scene of a brutal murder. The victim has the name of a missing young man carved in his skin, and Lennox for the first time finds it hard to care about justice. He knows enough to know why the name is written and who the victim is. He then meets Micah at the second crime scene and excuses his presence there, even though he knows it’s suspicious. Through various circumstances, they meet again, have sex, feel things they weren’t expecting, and are suddenly entwining their lives. Neither ever acknowledges that Micah is the serial killer, even though they obviously each know the truth.
It is the story of this unspoken love and devotion, while Lennox grapples with his moral compass and Micah tries to find justice for his friends. Each man accepting/embracing the consequences of their actions/inaction while falling more and more in love.
💔Third act breakup. I think the author was trying to make a point about something but it still annoyed me. See spoiler below.
🗣️Communication - these two seem to basically just adore existing in each other’s space. They love sitting on the couch, touching hands, Micah cooks, etc. We heard a lot about the exact angle of the lamp when they were reading and how they each adjusted it. We read seemingly every thought in their head, but we hear very few conversations between them, and they actively avoid discussing the murders and/or their feelings for each other.
👬🏽MM - both out/gay. Both likable, good men dealing with difficult situations. Both truly and deeply in love.
➡️Age gap - 44 yr old detective and apparently wealthy 25 yr old OnlyFans and Internet personality(?). He takes videos showcasing old warehouses…
❤️Insta - these two are immediately taken with each other. Lennox can’t seem to stay away, showing up repeatedly at Micah’s loft and Micah feels similar. The story takes place over several months, but the passage of time is quite vague.
🏠Family - there appears to be no family for either. Lennox has his police partner who is openly suspicious.
🫣No OM.
🌶️Spice - there are a couple open door scenes, but I would consider this low spice.
🔪Violence/triggers - Micah was a victim of a sex ring that abused young men. He has a list of men that he wants to kill and is writing the names of their victims in their skin. Lennox has seen how these men go free and is basically supportive of this form of justice. We get descriptions of the crime scenes, but there is no description of the abuse.
👥Dual POV; HEA. I love yous and then living together outside London a year later.
I give the author credit for taking a difficult topic and showing us real depth of feeling around it. We understand Lennox and how he comes to accept the vigilantes actions and we feel compassion for the abuse and injustice that Micah and others have endured. This is not fluff. Having said that, I deeply wanted them to have an actual and meaningful conversation.
Here’s an example of the writing:
“The sun’s properly out, the kind of heat that surprises you this far southwest, and I’m sweating through an old shirt I’ve had since long before I knew what any of this was going to become, kneeling in dirt that isn’t London dirt, that’s never known a crime scene in its life, and there’s something almost indecent about how much I like it.”
Beautiful, poetic. But when literally every paragraph and description is like this, it’s exhausting. And for me, it felt like it almost created a distance between me, as the reader, and the characters.
‼️‼️‼️‼️. Major spoilers:
Third act - there is a stalker after Micah and Lennox is aware, but does very little to try and find them. Ultimately, the stalker takes Micah from Lennox’s apt and Lennox tracks him down, gets injured while fighting him, ends up in the hospital, but figures out how to make sure Micah stays free.
Breakup - occurs bc they never spoke about their first hook-up at the club where they saw each other after the murder scene. It is from this point that their relationship takes off. When the Micah’s stalker tells Lennox that it was all a set-up, Lennox is upset and Micah leaves. There’s a whole thing at the next murder scene where SWAT is involved and it’s unclear to me what happens, but Micah gets away and then arrives injured back on Lennox’s doorstep and Lennox is beyond relieved to see him.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
✨ARC Thoughts: Vigilante Twink and the Cop by Jessica Jackman✨
MC:Lennox & Micah ⭐ Rating: 4.5/5
🏷️ Tropes & Tags
Age Gap
Vigilante / Cop
One Night Stand to Lovers
Forbidden Love
Morally Grey Characters
Justice vs. Revenge
💭 My Thoughts
Okay, so let's first ignore this title because it's TERRIBLE and does absolutely NOTHING to prepare you for how amazing this book actually was. 😂 Because WOW. This is only my second book by Jessica Jackman, and I clearly need to check out more of her books because this was soooo good!
I read this in 24 hours, which probably tells you everything you need to know. 😂
One Night Stand to Lovers is one of my favourite dynamics, and these two absolutely delivered. The chemistry between Lennox and Micah? PERFECTION. The attraction, the tension, the softness, the romance, the sex, the quiet moments and the loud ones... these two never stood a chance against fate. ❤️
And the inner monologues? Endless. 😂 But when Lennox and Micah actually look at each other, they don't need to say much at all. They just get each other, and I loved the way they silently communicate what they're feeling.
The intimacy deserves a whole paragraph because the softness here was pure perfection. 🥹 It was hot, but also incredibly tender and vulnerable. I loved all those little moments between them — the rooftop, the restaurant, the key, the note, the lamp, breakfast — all the quiet things that made their relationship feel real.
And then there's the actual story.
Lennox is a detective who has spent his life believing in law, order and justice, but he's tired. Tired of a system that fails the people who need it most. Tired of seeing boys who were abused dismissed while the people responsible get away with it.
Then the murders begin. Men are being killed and their bodies deliberately posed, with the names of boys who died or disappeared carved into them. As Lennox starts understanding what those names mean, the line between justice and revenge becomes harder and harder to see.
And honestly?
Twink Vigilante, I was rooting for you from PAGE ONE and I will die on this hill. 😂
And so was Lennox 😌
Because there is so much trauma here, and what Micah and the other boys went through is painfully real. Boys being failed. Victims being denied justice. People with power getting away with horrific things. So yes, justice and police be damned — I was absolutely on Micah's side. 😂
I also appreciated that the book doesn't need to make the abuse itself graphically explicit for the weight of it to hit.
My biggest issue was that, while I loved spending time with Lennox and Micah, I sometimes found them a little one-dimensional outside of their relationship. We don't get much of a sense of their lives beyond each other — family, friends, a bigger support system — and I would have loved more of that.
But the relationship? OMG.
Pure perfection. 🥹❤️
The chemistry, the softness, the vulnerability, the intimacy, the way they become each other's safe place... I ate it ALL up.
And that epilogue?! 🥹 I was SWOONING. And honestly? Extremely jealous of their retirement arrangements. 😂 If this is what retirement looks like, sign me up immediately!
This was so much more than the ridiculous title promised. It's dark, emotional, surprisingly tender, and somehow manages to give me a vigilante murder plot AND a romance I couldn't put down.
I came for the ridiculous title. I stayed for the vigilante, the tired detective, the morally grey justice, and two idiots falling hopelessly in love. 🖤
⚠️Content Warnings
No official list provided by the author — based on my own reading:
Sex trafficking of minors (mentioned)
Violence and crime
Dead bodies and detail on the crimes committed
Stalker and kidnapping
❣️Reader Safety Check
💔 Third-Party Drama: No
💔 Third-Act Breakup: No
⚡ Angst Level: Medium
🌶️ Spice Level: Medium
💬 Communication: Some miscommunication
💘 Pining: Mutual
🔥 Emotional Damage: Delicious
📖 Book Details
Role Dynamics: Strict roles
POV: Dual POV
Format:Standalone
Ending: HEA
I received a copy of this book from Booksprout, and this is my honest review.
MC:Lennox & Micah ⭐ Rating: 4.5/5
To Callum, Jordan, Tyler, Oliver, Bilal and all the other lost boys…
🏷️ Tropes & Tags
Age Gap
Vigilante / Cop
One Night Stand to Lovers
Forbidden Love
Morally Grey Characters
Justice vs. Revenge
💭 My Thoughts
Okay, so let's first ignore this title because it's TERRIBLE and does absolutely NOTHING to prepare you for how amazing this book actually was. 😂 Because WOW. This is only my second book by Jessica Jackman, and I clearly need to check out more of her books because this was soooo good!
I read this in 24 hours, which probably tells you everything you need to know. 😂
One Night Stand to Lovers is one of my favourite dynamics, and these two absolutely delivered. The chemistry between Lennox and Micah? PERFECTION. The attraction, the tension, the softness, the romance, the sex, the quiet moments and the loud ones... these two never stood a chance against fate. ❤️
And the inner monologues? Endless. 😂 But when Lennox and Micah actually look at each other, they don't need to say much at all. They just get each other, and I loved the way they silently communicate what they're feeling.
The intimacy deserves a whole paragraph because the softness here was pure perfection. 🥹 It was hot, but also incredibly tender and vulnerable. I loved all those little moments between them — the rooftop, the restaurant, the key, the note, the lamp, breakfast — all the quiet things that made their relationship feel real.
“Micah’s hips move, rubbing his satin cock against my hard length. Arousal, lust and desire surge through me, turning the blood pumping through my veins into fire.I haven’t felt this alive in years. I hadn’t noticed that all the colors of the world had muted. And now Micah is bringing them back to full vibrancy.My hips move, joining Micah’s dance.”
And then there's the actual story.
Lennox is a detective who has spent his life believing in law, order and justice, but he's tired. Tired of a system that fails the people who need it most. Tired of seeing boys who were abused dismissed while the people responsible get away with it.
Then the murders begin. Men are being killed and their bodies deliberately posed, with the names of boys who died or disappeared carved into them. As Lennox starts understanding what those names mean, the line between justice and revenge becomes harder and harder to see.
And honestly?
Twink Vigilante, I was rooting for you from PAGE ONE and I will die on this hill. 😂
And so was Lennox 😌
“I’m rooting for the Vigilante.”
Because there is so much trauma here, and what Micah and the other boys went through is painfully real. Boys being failed. Victims being denied justice. People with power getting away with horrific things. So yes, justice and police be damned — I was absolutely on Micah's side. 😂
I also appreciated that the book doesn't need to make the abuse itself graphically explicit for the weight of it to hit.
My biggest issue was that, while I loved spending time with Lennox and Micah, I sometimes found them a little one-dimensional outside of their relationship. We don't get much of a sense of their lives beyond each other — family, friends, a bigger support system — and I would have loved more of that.
But the relationship? OMG.
Pure perfection. 🥹❤️
The chemistry, the softness, the vulnerability, the intimacy, the way they become each other's safe place... I ate it ALL up.
"Safe. Warm. Wanted.I’ve read those words before, in books, in song lyrics, in the kind of places people put words they don’t know how else to carry. I knew what they meant. I thought I knew what they felt like. I didn’t. You can understand a concept completely and still have never felt it, the way you can know the Northern Lights exist and have read a hundred descriptions of them and still have no idea what it’s actually like to stand underneath them and have the sky do that to you.This is the Northern Lights. "
And that epilogue?! 🥹 I was SWOONING. And honestly? Extremely jealous of their retirement arrangements. 😂 If this is what retirement looks like, sign me up immediately!
This was so much more than the ridiculous title promised. It's dark, emotional, surprisingly tender, and somehow manages to give me a vigilante murder plot AND a romance I couldn't put down.
I came for the ridiculous title. I stayed for the vigilante, the tired detective, the morally grey justice, and two idiots falling hopelessly in love. 🖤
“What are we toasting?” he asks anyway, because some things you ask even when you already know the answer. Maybe especially those things.
“This,” I say.He looks at me for a moment, the smile settling into something quieter, something that reaches all the way to his eyes the way it didn’t used to, not at the start, not before either of us learned how to let it, and I watch him hold the whole memory of that first proper date in his face at once, the wine, the candle, the sound our glasses made, the version of the both of us that had no idea yet how far this was going to go.
“This,” he agrees, and clinks his glass against mine, the sound of it small and clear and exactly the same as it was the first time, and for a moment neither of us says anything else, because there’s nothing left that needs adding to it.
There is just this.
⚠️Content Warnings
No official list provided by the author — based on my own reading:
Sex trafficking of minors (mentioned)
Violence and crime
Dead bodies and detail on the crimes committed
Stalker and kidnapping
❣️Reader Safety Check
💔 Third-Party Drama: No
💔 Third-Act Breakup: No
⚡ Angst Level: Medium
🌶️ Spice Level: Medium
💬 Communication: Some miscommunication
💘 Pining: Mutual
🔥 Emotional Damage: Delicious
📖 Book Details
Role Dynamics: Strict roles
POV: Dual POV
Format:Standalone
Ending: HEA
I received a copy of this book from Booksprout, and this is my honest review.
Review of advance copy
Wow! This book is an absolute must read.
See, Lennox is a detective on a case with a serial killer who’s murdering innocent people, it seems. So far, there have been four murders where the killer carves missing children on their chests with a knife. Pretty brutal, right? NAll the victims have nothing in common with each other or the name on their chests.
At the first scene, Detective Lennox happens to literally run into this flirtatious, mid-twenties, very good-looking gay man who is clearly flirting with Detective Lennox. Oh, and I might have forgotten to mention that Detective Lennox is also gay. Usually, when Micah flirts with another gay man, the first thing the prey notices is Micah's lips, and yes Micah could teach a Master Class on how to work everything into his advantage. Except with the Detective, yes he was flirting back, but nothing that was too obvious. And right from the start, Micah could tell that Detective Lennox was different. He was a good man, rare. And what Detective Lennox noticed about Micah besides the obvious was that even though Micah said he was at the crime scene taking photos of the abandoned building for his Internet followers and his blog was he didn’t have a camera. And Detective Lennox still let him go, & he even called other officers to let him leave the area without being questioned. But Detective did get Micah’s name, address, and phone number just in case he needed to talk to him in the future.
And that’s just the beginning of this unbelievable romance. And yes Detective Lennox realized that Micah was the serial killer and he used everything in his power to protect the man he loved.
Now, there are mix-ups, breakups, and mind-blowing sex where forgetting your own name, can’t stand because your legs feel like Jello after the greatest sex either of them has ever had before was normal for them. Yes it's that kind of story. But it's how they took care of each other after the mind blowing sex ends, after you get dressed & start a normal day that did it for me.
And after the SWAT TEAM surrounds the man you love, even after finding out everything would you still be willing to give up everything to protect the person you never thought you would meet, even if they are a serial killer?
And right when you think you have everything figured out, buckle up because it's just starting.
This book is a must-read.
Trace Dial
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
See, Lennox is a detective on a case with a serial killer who’s murdering innocent people, it seems. So far, there have been four murders where the killer carves missing children on their chests with a knife. Pretty brutal, right? NAll the victims have nothing in common with each other or the name on their chests.
At the first scene, Detective Lennox happens to literally run into this flirtatious, mid-twenties, very good-looking gay man who is clearly flirting with Detective Lennox. Oh, and I might have forgotten to mention that Detective Lennox is also gay. Usually, when Micah flirts with another gay man, the first thing the prey notices is Micah's lips, and yes Micah could teach a Master Class on how to work everything into his advantage. Except with the Detective, yes he was flirting back, but nothing that was too obvious. And right from the start, Micah could tell that Detective Lennox was different. He was a good man, rare. And what Detective Lennox noticed about Micah besides the obvious was that even though Micah said he was at the crime scene taking photos of the abandoned building for his Internet followers and his blog was he didn’t have a camera. And Detective Lennox still let him go, & he even called other officers to let him leave the area without being questioned. But Detective did get Micah’s name, address, and phone number just in case he needed to talk to him in the future.
And that’s just the beginning of this unbelievable romance. And yes Detective Lennox realized that Micah was the serial killer and he used everything in his power to protect the man he loved.
Now, there are mix-ups, breakups, and mind-blowing sex where forgetting your own name, can’t stand because your legs feel like Jello after the greatest sex either of them has ever had before was normal for them. Yes it's that kind of story. But it's how they took care of each other after the mind blowing sex ends, after you get dressed & start a normal day that did it for me.
And after the SWAT TEAM surrounds the man you love, even after finding out everything would you still be willing to give up everything to protect the person you never thought you would meet, even if they are a serial killer?
And right when you think you have everything figured out, buckle up because it's just starting.
This book is a must-read.
Trace Dial
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy
Lennox is a forty-four year old detective that has a clear understanding of right and wrong, a view that has never been tested - until now. Men have been murdered - the book does not state how - and their bodies have been posed in a way that makes a statement, as does having a name carved into them. Discovering that the names belong to boys that either died or vanished, and that those boys had horrific things done to them makes Lennox question whether the men are 'victims' or if justice has finally been served. You can really feel his inner conflicts and his changing views. The press is calling the one who murdered them a vigilante, someone who is getting justice that the police could not, and this adds even more pressure to an already volatile situation.
Micah is in his early twenties, a content creator with a shy, sweet, sunshiny demeanor. But he is hiding a huge and deadly secret, one that he has been working on for a long time and is finally able to execute. He bumps into Lennox at the first crime scene and thus begins a new trajectory for both of them. Micah and Lennox feel a connection fairly quickly, but there are serious suspicions on Micah and Lennox has to decide what to do - or not do.
There are a lot of tense moments throughout this book as Micah continues with his plan and Lennox makes his own life changes. Their connection feels genuine, but there is one element that leaves both men feeling vulnerable and uncertain and creates a lot of upheaval in their lives before they can get to their HEA.
This book is dark and has a lot of emotional, thought provoking elements. Both MC's are likeable, fully developed, and will have you invested in their outcome.
For me, there were some things that annoyed me - personal pet peeves - such as a few phrases that were repeated way too often throughout the book, an unclear timeline, and a few things that never seemed to go anywhere (for example, Lennox was going to have forensics go to Micah's the next day, but there was no mention of this actually happening) , and early on the name Foster was mentioned, but there is nothing about who Foster is or their relevance to this story. These frustrated me often enough I debated giving three and a half stars.
Overall, this book is entertaining and engaging and worth a read.
I received an ARC from Booksirens, this review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
Micah is in his early twenties, a content creator with a shy, sweet, sunshiny demeanor. But he is hiding a huge and deadly secret, one that he has been working on for a long time and is finally able to execute. He bumps into Lennox at the first crime scene and thus begins a new trajectory for both of them. Micah and Lennox feel a connection fairly quickly, but there are serious suspicions on Micah and Lennox has to decide what to do - or not do.
There are a lot of tense moments throughout this book as Micah continues with his plan and Lennox makes his own life changes. Their connection feels genuine, but there is one element that leaves both men feeling vulnerable and uncertain and creates a lot of upheaval in their lives before they can get to their HEA.
This book is dark and has a lot of emotional, thought provoking elements. Both MC's are likeable, fully developed, and will have you invested in their outcome.
For me, there were some things that annoyed me - personal pet peeves - such as a few phrases that were repeated way too often throughout the book, an unclear timeline, and a few things that never seemed to go anywhere (for example, Lennox was going to have forensics go to Micah's the next day, but there was no mention of this actually happening) , and early on the name Foster was mentioned, but there is nothing about who Foster is or their relevance to this story. These frustrated me often enough I debated giving three and a half stars.
Overall, this book is entertaining and engaging and worth a read.
I received an ARC from Booksirens, this review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
August 17, 2026
Lennox, a lifelong good cop, is shaken when a series of theatrical, message‑laden murders makes him question who the real monsters are. Then he meets Micah — sharp, charming, and always suspiciously close to the case. Lennox knows he should treat him as a suspect, maybe even cuff him, yet he keeps letting Micah slip away. He tells himself he needs more evidence, but one wink from Micah makes him realise he’s already falling.
I loved this story, especially the way Lennox, a man who has always lived by the law, seemed to quietly agree with the killings because the system had so clearly failed the victims. It felt like he was wrestling with his own morality, and I also got the strong sense that his partner knew exactly what was happening and chose to ignore it too. The relationship between Lennox and Micah began like a simple hookup but grew into something far more caring, with Micah looking after the exhausted detective in ways Lennox didn’t expect. Lennox suspected pieces of the truth about their connection, but the reveal still landed with real impact. At the heart of the story is the reminder of why the victims were chosen and the significance behind each action — a thread that adds emotional weight to every chapter. It’s a gripping, emotional read that tugs at your heartstrings and leaves you thinking long after the last page. This was an MM story with mature content.
I loved this story, especially the way Lennox, a man who has always lived by the law, seemed to quietly agree with the killings because the system had so clearly failed the victims. It felt like he was wrestling with his own morality, and I also got the strong sense that his partner knew exactly what was happening and chose to ignore it too. The relationship between Lennox and Micah began like a simple hookup but grew into something far more caring, with Micah looking after the exhausted detective in ways Lennox didn’t expect. Lennox suspected pieces of the truth about their connection, but the reveal still landed with real impact. At the heart of the story is the reminder of why the victims were chosen and the significance behind each action — a thread that adds emotional weight to every chapter. It’s a gripping, emotional read that tugs at your heartstrings and leaves you thinking long after the last page. This was an MM story with mature content.
Review of advance copy
I started this book unsure if it was going to grab me, because crime dramas aren't usually my thing (I was just grabbed by the vigilante premise), but I am happy to report that yes, I ended up being completely sucked in.
Some things I especially liked: Lennox is really believable as a detective who's become disillusioned with a failing system. He's disappointed in himself immediately from chapter 1, but he allows himself to feel it and question his morality. I also really appreciated that the author meaningfully expressed his disgust and grief for what happened to the boys being avenged without graphic detail of their abuse. It was effective without being painful to read. Micah is also easy to like and root for even though we know what he's up to basically from the start. It was easy to fall in love with him as Lennox does, and that makes the vigilante murders feel even more important and conflicting. Vigilante Twink and the Cop was way more serious than the title would suggest and I was SO invested in what these characters were going through. This book is well paced, engaging, and emotional, with a little bit of spice and a lot of heart.
I received this book for free to review honestly (thank you to the author and BookSirens!). All opinions are my own.
Some things I especially liked: Lennox is really believable as a detective who's become disillusioned with a failing system. He's disappointed in himself immediately from chapter 1, but he allows himself to feel it and question his morality. I also really appreciated that the author meaningfully expressed his disgust and grief for what happened to the boys being avenged without graphic detail of their abuse. It was effective without being painful to read. Micah is also easy to like and root for even though we know what he's up to basically from the start. It was easy to fall in love with him as Lennox does, and that makes the vigilante murders feel even more important and conflicting. Vigilante Twink and the Cop was way more serious than the title would suggest and I was SO invested in what these characters were going through. This book is well paced, engaging, and emotional, with a little bit of spice and a lot of heart.
I received this book for free to review honestly (thank you to the author and BookSirens!). All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy
⭐️ Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5)
🌶️ Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5)
Think detective × vigilante , with an age gap thrown into the mix, and somehow it works perfectly.
The spice? SPICY. But what really stole my heart was the character development. It wasn't just lust and attraction; it was watching two people slowly become each other's safe place.
Seeing the relationship between the detective and the vigilante evolve from a single night of pure desire into something built on trust, support, and genuine love was absolutely beautiful. Their feelings grow so naturally on the page that you can't help but root for them every step of the way.
And then there's the mystery... The most heartbreaking part is slowly discovering who the victims really are and the meaning behind the names carved into their bodies. Those reveals hit hard.
I absolutely loved this book. 1000% recommended! As always, this author delivers pure gold, and I'll happily read anything they write❤️
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
🌶️ Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5)
Think detective × vigilante , with an age gap thrown into the mix, and somehow it works perfectly.
The spice? SPICY. But what really stole my heart was the character development. It wasn't just lust and attraction; it was watching two people slowly become each other's safe place.
Seeing the relationship between the detective and the vigilante evolve from a single night of pure desire into something built on trust, support, and genuine love was absolutely beautiful. Their feelings grow so naturally on the page that you can't help but root for them every step of the way.
And then there's the mystery... The most heartbreaking part is slowly discovering who the victims really are and the meaning behind the names carved into their bodies. Those reveals hit hard.
I absolutely loved this book. 1000% recommended! As always, this author delivers pure gold, and I'll happily read anything they write❤️
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy
This is now the third book I've read by this author, and I'm thrilled to say it's another banger for me. I was instantly hooked and turning pages. This dark MM romance gives all the dark rom-com vibes with inner monologues that had me laughing out loud while breaking up the darker themes throughout. I couldn't get enough of Lennox and Micah. Their dynamic was just so fun, hot AF, and so dang sweet. This one is an absolute page-turner, easy, fast-paced read with characters that are easy to get invested in.
Tropes:
Vigilante + Cop
Forbidden
One night stand
Age-gap
Enemies-to-lovers
Morally grey
Dual POV
Check TW
My complaints have to do with the actual title and cover of the book. The main reason I chose to read this book was because I enjoyed the author before but feel as though a new reader may be put off by them. That being said, if you enjoy dark MM romance, this one is defineatly worth the read.
Thank you, BookSirens and Jessica Jackman, for the opportunity to read this book.
Tropes:
Vigilante + Cop
Forbidden
One night stand
Age-gap
Enemies-to-lovers
Morally grey
Dual POV
Check TW
My complaints have to do with the actual title and cover of the book. The main reason I chose to read this book was because I enjoyed the author before but feel as though a new reader may be put off by them. That being said, if you enjoy dark MM romance, this one is defineatly worth the read.
Thank you, BookSirens and Jessica Jackman, for the opportunity to read this book.
August 14, 2026
I had expected *Dirty Rotten Love* to be a little different and was pleasantly surprised. People always tend to assume that subsequent books have to be similar to the previous one, but no. The narrative voices were completely different—in a very sweet “Sunny/Grumpy” way that I really loved. Still, this book isn’t for the faint of heart or those with thin nerves. The themes are heavy, even though the book never feels ponderous. The story unfolds in a way that has you on the edge of your seat, yelling at the pages for him to be careful. And then you find yourself wishing he wouldn’t be so cautious, only to grin a page later because… well, he ended up doing exactly what you initially thought he shouldn’t do—and now it was inevitable. Love-wise. You know.
And omg...
Yeah, I loved these two, and I love the “broken men” theme even more—it runs through all the books yet is explored in such a nuanced way.
I highly recommend this read, and it’s definitely worth taking the plunge (Dirty Rotten Love), because there’s a vigilante roaming around London that you simply have to experience.
And omg...
Yeah, I loved these two, and I love the “broken men” theme even more—it runs through all the books yet is explored in such a nuanced way.
I highly recommend this read, and it’s definitely worth taking the plunge (Dirty Rotten Love), because there’s a vigilante roaming around London that you simply have to experience.
August 15, 2026
I was offered the chance to read this book by BookSirens and the title fooled me. It is definitely not what I expected. Micah is not a twink. There is so much more to him and you learn more and more about him as you read. He is a character who has layers and I really enjoyed seeing them being peeled away.
Lennox comes across to me as being world weary. He has seen so much and I think that he needs something new or he is going to be destroyed.
I don’t need to rehash the story as this is easily available but the story is important to me. That is my main reason for reading. I want to read a good, well-written story and I want to be lead through that story by great characters. I also have no objection to reading a well-written sex scene as long as that scene adds to the story. The scenes in this book do. The story was definitely good but it was the development of the relationship which kept me involved.
My first book by Jessica Jackman and I am now going to check more of her stories because I really liked this one.
Lennox comes across to me as being world weary. He has seen so much and I think that he needs something new or he is going to be destroyed.
I don’t need to rehash the story as this is easily available but the story is important to me. That is my main reason for reading. I want to read a good, well-written story and I want to be lead through that story by great characters. I also have no objection to reading a well-written sex scene as long as that scene adds to the story. The scenes in this book do. The story was definitely good but it was the development of the relationship which kept me involved.
My first book by Jessica Jackman and I am now going to check more of her stories because I really liked this one.
August 17, 2026
A bit of slow start that suddenly grabs you and, before you know it, you have finished the book. This is a crime thriller, but that is almost a side focus as the two main characters, Lennox and Micah, get to know each other and themselves (wrestling with some very heavy things). And, subsequently, as you get to know them. I love the way the writer develops their characters. They are relatable and sympathetic, even if morally gray, persons. There are sweet moments, which neither of them seem to have experienced before nor feel they deserve, as well as some humor and some definite passion. A good match whose love grows until neither can deny it anymore.
I would definitely recommend this book and I will be reading more from this author.
TW for subject matter (read the warnings in the book) that is quite heavy.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I would definitely recommend this book and I will be reading more from this author.
TW for subject matter (read the warnings in the book) that is quite heavy.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy
I received a copy of this book from BookSirens, and this is my honest review
3.5* stars
Although, it took me a while to get a feel on this book, I did enjoy the book. However the pacing of the story felt slow. This is also presented in another book by the same aurhor, the sentences repeat itself quite a bit, sometimes they worked and other times it had too much unneeded repetition.
However, I really did like the characters. Micah is very mature for someone in his early 20's and we slowly get his story unravelled to explain the why. Lennox was sweet and mundane, I find he represented what safety should feel like.
For a crime drama themed romance, this book felt cozy to read (as weird as it may sound).
3.5* stars
Although, it took me a while to get a feel on this book, I did enjoy the book. However the pacing of the story felt slow. This is also presented in another book by the same aurhor, the sentences repeat itself quite a bit, sometimes they worked and other times it had too much unneeded repetition.
However, I really did like the characters. Micah is very mature for someone in his early 20's and we slowly get his story unravelled to explain the why. Lennox was sweet and mundane, I find he represented what safety should feel like.
For a crime drama themed romance, this book felt cozy to read (as weird as it may sound).
September 27, 2026
WOW. Love it! The conclusion of Vigilante Twink and the Cop by Jessica Jackman is excellent, and I was definitely rooting for Micah to walk away completely scot-free! The dynamic between the detective inspector (Lennox) and his prime suspect, Micah, is incredible.
This is one of those dark romances that, despite the heavy crime scenes and painful past experiences, you can’t truly call dark. There is still so much light in the characters' hearts, sparked by the genuine connection they feel for each other.
It’s a fantastic read that I enjoyed immensely, especially the last ten chapters where the suspense and tension played out just right! 🖤✨
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This is one of those dark romances that, despite the heavy crime scenes and painful past experiences, you can’t truly call dark. There is still so much light in the characters' hearts, sparked by the genuine connection they feel for each other.
It’s a fantastic read that I enjoyed immensely, especially the last ten chapters where the suspense and tension played out just right! 🖤✨
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy
Lennox is beyond adorable. . I fell for his character instantly. . He inspired me with his loyalty, , trust,, and integrity. The way he fell for Micah instantly- stole my heart. A vulnerable man in love is a beautiful thing to see. This was an emotional rollercoaster. Seeing both men grow and come to terms with their relationship and their pasts. I think Lennox finally found true love, and he took it at a high price to him, but I believe he saw it as a step to forever love and we'll worth the sacrifice. A gripping and compelling read.
I voluntarily read a free copy of this book provided by book sirens and am giving an honest review.
I voluntarily read a free copy of this book provided by book sirens and am giving an honest review.
Review of advance copy
Unrealistic pageturner with age gap romance and thriller vibes
There are some things that I do not like: when a detective book seems very unrealistic and when there are a lot of stuff which is only hinted at. Both are in this book, yet I was still highly entertained. It ain't the best book I have ever read, not close, but it was fun and good and I like the MCs. The backstory on both characters are quite limited, you get hints but not much else. Their inner monologue really worked for me however and that redeemed the characters to me, and thereby the book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
There are some things that I do not like: when a detective book seems very unrealistic and when there are a lot of stuff which is only hinted at. Both are in this book, yet I was still highly entertained. It ain't the best book I have ever read, not close, but it was fun and good and I like the MCs. The backstory on both characters are quite limited, you get hints but not much else. Their inner monologue really worked for me however and that redeemed the characters to me, and thereby the book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Author
While investigating a crime scene Detective Lennox hears a noise, he goes to check it out & finds Micah. Micah claims to be a social media influencer who dives commentary on old abandoned buildings. Lennox lets him go. They meet again at a club & have what should be a one night stand that leads to more. While investigating what is beginning to become a vigilante serial killer after more murders pop up, Lennox begins to think could it be Micah. Well written, the author brought trauma to life without having to go into detail on the page. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
August 15, 2026
Wow! This book had everything—serial-killer suspense, mystery, danger, forbidden romance, and some seriously hot chemistry! Detective Lennox meets Micah at a crime scene, and their attraction is immediate. The problem? Lennox eventually discovers that Micah is the serial killer he’s been hunting—and instead of turning him in, he risks everything to protect the man he loves. The romance was intense, the twists kept me hooked, and yes, the sex was definitely mind-blowing. But what really won me over was how these two cared for each other afterward, in those quiet, everyday moments. That tenderness made their relationship feel real. A wild, dark, sexy, and emotional read
August 19, 2026
This was the book most filled with real emotions of all the Jessica Jackmans I have read. " In and out, find someone, remember I'm a person with a body and not just a job, go home before the part of my brain that still thinks love is an option wakes up and ruins it." Detective Inspector Lennox.
"That's a new feeling. Feeling light and easy, as if laughing would not only be okay, but welcome and intimate. Who is this man, and what is he doing to me." Micah Vee.
Read on and find out how these two intersect with Jessica's very interesting writing style.
The only criticism I have is there needed to be CWs.
"That's a new feeling. Feeling light and easy, as if laughing would not only be okay, but welcome and intimate. Who is this man, and what is he doing to me." Micah Vee.
Read on and find out how these two intersect with Jessica's very interesting writing style.
The only criticism I have is there needed to be CWs.
August 19, 2026
Lennox, a somewhat older and jaded detective, is faced with a number of related murders of men who had been suspected of abusing boys but were never caught and punished. There seemed to be very few leads, only Micah (the "twink") seemed to be too close on several occasions. Lennox knew he should be more suspicious of Micah, but his quickly developing feelings really got in the way. He did sometimes try to be objective, but the victims had done appalling things, so his real sympathy lay with Micah. Aside from their insane physical chemistry, I didn't feel as much between the MCs as in other books by this author. The ending was well thought out.
Review of advance copy received from Author
The story starts with Detective Lennox investigating a grisly murder involving men with missing teens names carved on their chests.
He bumps into Micah, a young man who explores old abandoned buildings, which happens to be the first crime scene. However, Micah as an alibi. What follows is an explosive relationship between the two men, with Lennox having an internal battle between doing the right thing and turning micah in or keeping micah safe .
I absolutely adored these two! And im glad to see Micah get his happy ending after his traumatic past.
He bumps into Micah, a young man who explores old abandoned buildings, which happens to be the first crime scene. However, Micah as an alibi. What follows is an explosive relationship between the two men, with Lennox having an internal battle between doing the right thing and turning micah in or keeping micah safe .
I absolutely adored these two! And im glad to see Micah get his happy ending after his traumatic past.
Review of advance copy
Lennox & Micah 🍷♥️
Love this author's style of writing and storytelling. Absolutely an auto read for me. Lennox and Micah are opposites in a lot of ways, but, ultimately, they're both agents of justice. Very intriguing conflict, like how it was handled and how everything played out. Not super angsty but does cover some heavy topics. Yin and yang balance between the two. Micah is playful and mischievous and Lennox is steadfast and constant. Perfect blend of plot, spice, romance, and humor.
"This." 🥹🥰
**ARC for honest review**
Love this author's style of writing and storytelling. Absolutely an auto read for me. Lennox and Micah are opposites in a lot of ways, but, ultimately, they're both agents of justice. Very intriguing conflict, like how it was handled and how everything played out. Not super angsty but does cover some heavy topics. Yin and yang balance between the two. Micah is playful and mischievous and Lennox is steadfast and constant. Perfect blend of plot, spice, romance, and humor.
"This." 🥹🥰
**ARC for honest review**
Review of advance copy received from Author
Micah and Lennox are from two different sides of life. When Lennox meets Micah he is immediately intrigued. The detective in Lennox sees things that others wouldn't notice. As he gets to know Micah he must decide between the life he has always known and the one that makes him truly happy.
The characters are done well and the world building is intense. This is definitely a story that grabs you attention and doesn't let go til the end. There are steamy parts so therefore this is an 18+ read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The characters are done well and the world building is intense. This is definitely a story that grabs you attention and doesn't let go til the end. There are steamy parts so therefore this is an 18+ read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy
This was a surprisingly addictive read. The darker crime element gave the story plenty of tension, but it was the complicated connection between Lennox and Micah that really kept me turning the pages. I loved the way their attraction blurred the lines between right and wrong and made Lennox question everything he thought he stood for.
There’s plenty of suspense, moral grey areas and emotional conflict, with just enough romance and heat woven through it. A gripping and unexpected read that I enjoyed far more than I expected.
There’s plenty of suspense, moral grey areas and emotional conflict, with just enough romance and heat woven through it. A gripping and unexpected read that I enjoyed far more than I expected.
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