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Murder Hearts #1
Hunt Me
Doing Deaf drag isn’t supposed to come with threats to my life, damn it. I’ve had a stalker before, and apparently—even after involving my friend from the FBI—he’s decided to come back and make my life hell.
But this time, however, a slightly terrifying stranger shows up to play hero.
He knocked my stalker on his ass and left me with blood smears on my jaw and a kiss on my lips so devastating, it threatened to rearrange my whole life. And then he disappeared into the shadows.
But just when I think I’ll never see him again, I find him haunting my steps everywhere I turn.
It’s not long before I realize hunting me might be his love language, and god help me, I think I’m into it. Especially when each time he catches me, he leaves me breathless and wanting more.
My stalker is still around, but being with Archie is worth whatever the unwelcome blast from my past wants to throw at me.
After all, having a boyfriend with a thing for knives, coffins, and funeral flowers is a great way to protect myself, and if his obsession and love for me isn’t enough to take my stalker down, my determination to get my happily ever after will.
Hunt Me is the first book in the morally grey rom-com series Murder Hearts. It’s a spicy, MM stalker-to-lover romance with forced proximity, coffins as a special interest, an Autistic MC, a Deaf Drag Queen who doesn’t have time for anyone’s BS, stalking as a love language, a set of lovable murder brothers, an unhinged cat café, and a steamy, swoony, happily ever after.
But this time, however, a slightly terrifying stranger shows up to play hero.
He knocked my stalker on his ass and left me with blood smears on my jaw and a kiss on my lips so devastating, it threatened to rearrange my whole life. And then he disappeared into the shadows.
But just when I think I’ll never see him again, I find him haunting my steps everywhere I turn.
It’s not long before I realize hunting me might be his love language, and god help me, I think I’m into it. Especially when each time he catches me, he leaves me breathless and wanting more.
My stalker is still around, but being with Archie is worth whatever the unwelcome blast from my past wants to throw at me.
After all, having a boyfriend with a thing for knives, coffins, and funeral flowers is a great way to protect myself, and if his obsession and love for me isn’t enough to take my stalker down, my determination to get my happily ever after will.
Hunt Me is the first book in the morally grey rom-com series Murder Hearts. It’s a spicy, MM stalker-to-lover romance with forced proximity, coffins as a special interest, an Autistic MC, a Deaf Drag Queen who doesn’t have time for anyone’s BS, stalking as a love language, a set of lovable murder brothers, an unhinged cat café, and a steamy, swoony, happily ever after.
426 pages, Paperback
First published August 7, 2026
About the author
E.M. Lindsey
153 books1,612 followersE.M. Lindsey is the author of MM contemporary romance. She presently lives and works in the southeastern United States.
EM Lindsey also writes MM Paranormal Romance under the pseudonym Ariel Millar.
EM Lindsey also writes MM Paranormal Romance under the pseudonym Ariel Millar.
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July 29, 2026
3.5 ⭐️
When I saw this was a romance featuring a deaf babygirl drag queen and an autistic hitman whose hyperfixation is death, and it was co-written by Cora Rose, I knew I was in for a fun treat. I love this author for low angst fun little reads.
I loved the role reversal where Denver is a stalkee, but he also turns into a stalker for his mysterious man. He's not afraid to take what he wants, and watching these two jealous, possessive men together was chaotic in the best way.
Archies such an interesting character. His autism is integrated into the story really well, and feels natural to who he is. His after care with Denver is also the sweetest. I always love good aftercare.
The pacing felt a bit slower than Cora Rose's usual style from what I’ve read. Still, I didn't realize this connects to another series, so I'll definitely be going back to read that one to find out more about some of these characters. And the teasers for future couples in this series already have me interested into some future couple dynamics. I also want to check out EM Lindsey’s other work!
When I saw this was a romance featuring a deaf babygirl drag queen and an autistic hitman whose hyperfixation is death, and it was co-written by Cora Rose, I knew I was in for a fun treat. I love this author for low angst fun little reads.
I loved the role reversal where Denver is a stalkee, but he also turns into a stalker for his mysterious man. He's not afraid to take what he wants, and watching these two jealous, possessive men together was chaotic in the best way.
Archies such an interesting character. His autism is integrated into the story really well, and feels natural to who he is. His after care with Denver is also the sweetest. I always love good aftercare.
The pacing felt a bit slower than Cora Rose's usual style from what I’ve read. Still, I didn't realize this connects to another series, so I'll definitely be going back to read that one to find out more about some of these characters. And the teasers for future couples in this series already have me interested into some future couple dynamics. I also want to check out EM Lindsey’s other work!
Did Not Finish
August 11, 2026D.N.F. @40 %
no rating
Simply not for me.
This needed a behavioral leap of faith that I didn't have.
no rating
Simply not for me.
This needed a behavioral leap of faith that I didn't have.
early-dnf
August 11, 2026I tried again. I loved the first collab between these two authors, Kiss-Fist, and EM’s Deaf and disability rep is always a welcome element. But I struggled to even suspend disbelief here. The voice/style is so simplistic it feels immature in a weird generic way, not even like either author individually. And Denver 1) not even thinking of reporting to police about the stalker attack, not even to clarify for readers why he won’t (he insists No hospital, can’t afford it , and I was all, what about reporting this attack to the AUTHORITIES ??? So it is on record at least? Why is that not even one thought???) then 2) finding Archie by searching social media? WUT?! And then finding him in person the way he does??? I was starting to laugh at how contrived it was. Could not suspend disbelief.
But mainly it was the weird/off voice that didn’t help me suspend disbelief that killed it.
Not rating but it would likely be low. Probably safe for me though!
But mainly it was the weird/off voice that didn’t help me suspend disbelief that killed it.
Not rating but it would likely be low. Probably safe for me though!
August 10, 2026
I loved Archie and Denver both individually and as a couple. They were cute, and quirky, and HOT! I LOVE Archie’s possessiveness and Denver’s jealousy (red flags are my favorite in literature, okay? 🤣). Even though this is book one of THIS series, it is actually book one of a SPIN OFF series, so there were people and events referenced that I didn’t understand. I did really enjoy all of the side characters, and I’m VERY intrigued by Archie’s brothers, dad, and Nico 👀👀 For some of the dark subject matter, and the murder muffin MC, the relationship was very sweet and relatively angst-free.
I agree with some of the other comments that the book was a little too long for the fairly vague plot. Denver has a stalker, or maybe two stalkers (?), that Archie and his brothers are chasing, but you don’t get any of the chase, just vague mentions that they’re “working on it”, and when they do find the stalker, we never find out WHY Denver was being stalked (twice) or anything else to do with it. We also never really find out why Archie and his brothers showed up in Denver’s town, but maybe we’ll learn that later? I just wanted MORE I think.
I agree with some of the other comments that the book was a little too long for the fairly vague plot. Denver has a stalker, or maybe two stalkers (?), that Archie and his brothers are chasing, but you don’t get any of the chase, just vague mentions that they’re “working on it”, and when they do find the stalker, we never find out WHY Denver was being stalked (twice) or anything else to do with it. We also never really find out why Archie and his brothers showed up in Denver’s town, but maybe we’ll learn that later? I just wanted MORE I think.
August 6, 2026
ARC REVIEW
4.5 ⭐️
I absolutely loved the Deaf Hearts series, so when I heard there was a spin-off starring Denver, I couldn’t run to it fast enough 😊.
Denver has a very persistent stalker… and what better way to deal with one stalker than with another stalker? The only difference is that Stalker #2, Archie, comes with loving intentions… and a family that’s perfectly comfortable solving problems with a little light murder 😂.
When Archie saves Denver from an attack, a little hero worship quickly begins and Denver goes in search of his hero/stalker 😉
Archie is autistic and has learned ASL for the times when he’s too overwhelmed to use his voice. He doesn’t normally like people, but the moment he meets Denver, he decides Denver is his.
At times, Archie reminded me of Sem but with a much more murderous vibe 🙈
Read this if you like:
✨ An MMC who finds solace in sleeping in a coffin (apparently silk lining makes it surprisingly comfortable 😂)
✨ An MMC who enjoys being hunted through a cemetery among the tombstones
✨ Three murderous, socially questionable brothers and a father who’s incredibly proud of them
✨ A Deaf community that will absolutely warm your heart
And, of course, we get to see some old familiar faces:
Michael is still eating zucchinis
Leaf is still obsessed with TNT 💣
The next book will be Milo and his vet, who hopefully won’t mind being kidnapped and duct-taped 😂
And I also think the authors are setting us up for a little daddy × daddy romance between Archie’s dad and Rome’s dad 👀
The only thing I missed was a little more insight into the family’s who’s and why’s. But I have a feeling the next books are going to reveal a whole lot more, and I’m already looking forward to it.
4.5 ⭐️
I absolutely loved the Deaf Hearts series, so when I heard there was a spin-off starring Denver, I couldn’t run to it fast enough 😊.
Denver has a very persistent stalker… and what better way to deal with one stalker than with another stalker? The only difference is that Stalker #2, Archie, comes with loving intentions… and a family that’s perfectly comfortable solving problems with a little light murder 😂.
When Archie saves Denver from an attack, a little hero worship quickly begins and Denver goes in search of his hero/stalker 😉
Archie is autistic and has learned ASL for the times when he’s too overwhelmed to use his voice. He doesn’t normally like people, but the moment he meets Denver, he decides Denver is his.
At times, Archie reminded me of Sem but with a much more murderous vibe 🙈
Read this if you like:
✨ An MMC who finds solace in sleeping in a coffin (apparently silk lining makes it surprisingly comfortable 😂)
✨ An MMC who enjoys being hunted through a cemetery among the tombstones
✨ Three murderous, socially questionable brothers and a father who’s incredibly proud of them
✨ A Deaf community that will absolutely warm your heart
And, of course, we get to see some old familiar faces:
Michael is still eating zucchinis
Leaf is still obsessed with TNT 💣
The next book will be Milo and his vet, who hopefully won’t mind being kidnapped and duct-taped 😂
And I also think the authors are setting us up for a little daddy × daddy romance between Archie’s dad and Rome’s dad 👀
The only thing I missed was a little more insight into the family’s who’s and why’s. But I have a feeling the next books are going to reveal a whole lot more, and I’m already looking forward to it.
August 6, 2026
I had a lot of fun with Hunt Me. The author really knows how to build incredible chemistry, and the book definitely kept me thoroughly entertained from start to finish.
I loved the relationship dynamics and all the amazingbtension between the Denver and Archie. I really love Denver! The romance was spicy, messy, and dramatic in the best way possible, and I was completely invested in the chaos. I also really enjoyed getting more background on the family dynamics, including the brothers and the dad. I flew right through it and had a great time reading. I also loved seeing cameos from some of my favorite characters from the Deaf Hearts series!
If you like your romance with plenty of spice, complicated dynamics, drama, and characters who make questionable decisions that you just can't stop reading about, definitely add this one to your tbr!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
I loved the relationship dynamics and all the amazingbtension between the Denver and Archie. I really love Denver! The romance was spicy, messy, and dramatic in the best way possible, and I was completely invested in the chaos. I also really enjoyed getting more background on the family dynamics, including the brothers and the dad. I flew right through it and had a great time reading. I also loved seeing cameos from some of my favorite characters from the Deaf Hearts series!
If you like your romance with plenty of spice, complicated dynamics, drama, and characters who make questionable decisions that you just can't stop reading about, definitely add this one to your tbr!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
August 29, 2026
Was busy yesterday and I genuinely thought I still had to finish this.
Mind you it’s been finished for like a day and a half.
I thought I liked it, but maybe not that much since I forgot I read it all lol.
Could’ve been better with a little more plot and just thinking in general, however very excited for the next one
Mind you it’s been finished for like a day and a half.
I thought I liked it, but maybe not that much since I forgot I read it all lol.
Could’ve been better with a little more plot and just thinking in general, however very excited for the next one
August 5, 2026
Without a doubt the BEST collab book Cora & EM have written so far! I ate this up so fast & didn’t want to stop reading.
*I received an arc copy of this book, all opinions are my own*
Finally a solid 5 star collab from Cora Rose & EM Lindsey! Some of their past collabs have come close but this was definitely the one where their different writing & storytelling styles came together so perfectly to tell a balanced tale of hurt/comfort, stalking your stalker that’s protecting you from your actual stalker, and banging in caskets. Like they don’t even know each others favorite colors but the obsession is real, and I was here for it!
It all sounds wild but I had a fantastic time reading it! Denver & Archie are perfect for each other and the instant connected, leaning towards obsession was written just right for a darker romcom.
I loved every character introduced, and can’t wait to see how the series unfolds.
*I received an arc copy of this book, all opinions are my own*
Finally a solid 5 star collab from Cora Rose & EM Lindsey! Some of their past collabs have come close but this was definitely the one where their different writing & storytelling styles came together so perfectly to tell a balanced tale of hurt/comfort, stalking your stalker that’s protecting you from your actual stalker, and banging in caskets. Like they don’t even know each others favorite colors but the obsession is real, and I was here for it!
It all sounds wild but I had a fantastic time reading it! Denver & Archie are perfect for each other and the instant connected, leaning towards obsession was written just right for a darker romcom.
I loved every character introduced, and can’t wait to see how the series unfolds.
August 12, 2026
This was a great story! A spin-off from the Deaf Hearts series.
Archie ❤️ Denver
Denver is a university professor in deaf studies by day and a drag performer at night. He has dealt with a stalker in his past and is still living in fear. One night after a show, he heads out and is attacked by his stalker in an alley. Archie comes to his rescue, scares off the attacker, kisses Denver softly on the lips, and leaves.
What follows is the story of Denver tracking down Archie, them developing a trusted relationship as two men who are deaf (Denver) and on the spectrum (Archie), all while dealing with finding the stalker who is still terrorizing Denver.
It’s fun and heartfelt, with their differing abilities and personalities portrayed so respectfully and realistically. These are two brave individuals who have learned to be unapologetically themselves. I loved them both and I loved them together. 👏
❤️ No third act breakup
🗣️ No miscommunication driving the plot. These two actually just seem to get each other and fit together.
🩸 Third act drama comes from outside the relationship and is related to Denver’s stalker
👬🏽 MM - both out/gay
🙋♂️ Archie - I loved the way Archie was described, all the support from his brothers, and all his ‘quirks’ - He is fascinated by burial rituals, has a coffin garden, and enjoys the feeling of sleeping in a coffin and has one in his basement bedroom. He knows sign language bc he often prefers not to speak (may also be selectively mute) and finds it easier to communicate with sign.
🙋🏻♂️ Denver grew up deaf in a hearing family who didn’t embrace deaf culture. He has felt ‘other’ for much of his life and is finally feeling more at peace being part of the deaf community and performing in drag.
💪🏼 Protective MMC. Archie has been observing Denver for a while and was taken with him before he saved him in the alley. He is fiercely protective of him. He insists on going w him to his classes and watches over him.
⚰️Forced proximity - After Denver is attacked, he suffers a concussion and moves in with Archie
🏠 Found family/Morally gray - we get to see Archie’s brothers - Milo and Percy, along with his dad and his best friend, Nico. Milo runs the cat café and I’m not sure what Percy does. The whole family is involved in some sort of murderous business that is never really defined.
🌶️ Spice - early and often; but also not overly graphic IMO. Consensual. Some elements of primal play (chasing), etc.
👥 Dual POV; HFN. A few months later epilogue. Living together.
Overall, a great, interesting story with layered characters.
I only dropped a star because I wanted to see them together longer after the stalker situation was resolved. Archie is a bit of a hero figure for Denver and I wanted them happily together after all of that.
Archie ❤️ Denver
Denver is a university professor in deaf studies by day and a drag performer at night. He has dealt with a stalker in his past and is still living in fear. One night after a show, he heads out and is attacked by his stalker in an alley. Archie comes to his rescue, scares off the attacker, kisses Denver softly on the lips, and leaves.
What follows is the story of Denver tracking down Archie, them developing a trusted relationship as two men who are deaf (Denver) and on the spectrum (Archie), all while dealing with finding the stalker who is still terrorizing Denver.
It’s fun and heartfelt, with their differing abilities and personalities portrayed so respectfully and realistically. These are two brave individuals who have learned to be unapologetically themselves. I loved them both and I loved them together. 👏
❤️ No third act breakup
🗣️ No miscommunication driving the plot. These two actually just seem to get each other and fit together.
🩸 Third act drama comes from outside the relationship and is related to Denver’s stalker
👬🏽 MM - both out/gay
🙋♂️ Archie - I loved the way Archie was described, all the support from his brothers, and all his ‘quirks’ - He is fascinated by burial rituals, has a coffin garden, and enjoys the feeling of sleeping in a coffin and has one in his basement bedroom. He knows sign language bc he often prefers not to speak (may also be selectively mute) and finds it easier to communicate with sign.
🙋🏻♂️ Denver grew up deaf in a hearing family who didn’t embrace deaf culture. He has felt ‘other’ for much of his life and is finally feeling more at peace being part of the deaf community and performing in drag.
💪🏼 Protective MMC. Archie has been observing Denver for a while and was taken with him before he saved him in the alley. He is fiercely protective of him. He insists on going w him to his classes and watches over him.
⚰️Forced proximity - After Denver is attacked, he suffers a concussion and moves in with Archie
🏠 Found family/Morally gray - we get to see Archie’s brothers - Milo and Percy, along with his dad and his best friend, Nico. Milo runs the cat café and I’m not sure what Percy does. The whole family is involved in some sort of murderous business that is never really defined.
🌶️ Spice - early and often; but also not overly graphic IMO. Consensual. Some elements of primal play (chasing), etc.
👥 Dual POV; HFN. A few months later epilogue. Living together.
Overall, a great, interesting story with layered characters.
I only dropped a star because I wanted to see them together longer after the stalker situation was resolved. Archie is a bit of a hero figure for Denver and I wanted them happily together after all of that.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 8, 2026
Thank you to the author for sending me the arc of hunt me! I give this a solid 3.5, I loved the concept of the story because it’s different however I felt it was spread out too long just to get an unsatisfying ending.
Denver is a deaf guy who is a teacher but also a drag queen at night which was really cool, because it shows a whole new world with ASL and how people navigate the world. Archie is idek, I think they’re a family of assassins. But we also see he’s autistic so his version of regular day things and feelings is a lot different than what you would expect.
I like to think Archie is quirky, he knows what he loves and that’s that! His whole coffin thing was cute because you saw how much joy it brought him and we watch him try navigate the world and how he expresses himself. His actions say a lot about his person and once he sets eyes on Denver, he doesn’t even know he’s in love! He thinks it’s obsession so it’s really cute watching him, well as cute as watching a killer💀 he had a charm.
I love how Denver turns stalker tho! That was a great twist and he loved playing the game with Archie! Never judged him once and accepted him for him. And Archie struggles with selective mutism where he can’t bring himself to find the right words to say, so finding Denver was a blessing because even when he can’t talk. He can sign!🥹🥹
About the whole stalker ordeal tho, I was not happy with the end. We didn’t even find out why Denver was being targeted, the motive or anything. He got caught and killed. The whole pacing was wrong especially since it was so stretched out to begin with.
I won’t give up on the series, I’m curious about the other brothers! I feel I may obsess over Milo after I am a crazy cat lady! But hopefully we get answers sprinkled in!!!
Denver is a deaf guy who is a teacher but also a drag queen at night which was really cool, because it shows a whole new world with ASL and how people navigate the world. Archie is idek, I think they’re a family of assassins. But we also see he’s autistic so his version of regular day things and feelings is a lot different than what you would expect.
I like to think Archie is quirky, he knows what he loves and that’s that! His whole coffin thing was cute because you saw how much joy it brought him and we watch him try navigate the world and how he expresses himself. His actions say a lot about his person and once he sets eyes on Denver, he doesn’t even know he’s in love! He thinks it’s obsession so it’s really cute watching him, well as cute as watching a killer💀 he had a charm.
I love how Denver turns stalker tho! That was a great twist and he loved playing the game with Archie! Never judged him once and accepted him for him. And Archie struggles with selective mutism where he can’t bring himself to find the right words to say, so finding Denver was a blessing because even when he can’t talk. He can sign!🥹🥹
About the whole stalker ordeal tho, I was not happy with the end. We didn’t even find out why Denver was being targeted, the motive or anything. He got caught and killed. The whole pacing was wrong especially since it was so stretched out to begin with.
I won’t give up on the series, I’m curious about the other brothers! I feel I may obsess over Milo after I am a crazy cat lady! But hopefully we get answers sprinkled in!!!
August 8, 2026
Thank you so much for an early copy of Hunt Me!
I’ve been looking forward to Denver’s book and I enjoyed getting to know more about him. He was both a strong and vulnerable character and Archie was the perfect match.
I adored Archie, his autism was written really sensitively and I love the insights into his mind and how he was portrayed as just being exactly who he was without shame. I feel like they both complimented each other so well and they were so accepting and respectful of each other. Swoon.
It was a bit grittier and with darker themes than the Deaf Hearts series and it was the perfect balance of tense and exciting, but also cute and adorable.
I loved Archie’s family as much as I did him! They were really integrated into the story as opposed to only being mentioned a couple of times, and it added that excitement to read their stories and discover more about them.
This books was everything I love about these authors and it was so good to be back in their world.
I’ve been looking forward to Denver’s book and I enjoyed getting to know more about him. He was both a strong and vulnerable character and Archie was the perfect match.
I adored Archie, his autism was written really sensitively and I love the insights into his mind and how he was portrayed as just being exactly who he was without shame. I feel like they both complimented each other so well and they were so accepting and respectful of each other. Swoon.
It was a bit grittier and with darker themes than the Deaf Hearts series and it was the perfect balance of tense and exciting, but also cute and adorable.
I loved Archie’s family as much as I did him! They were really integrated into the story as opposed to only being mentioned a couple of times, and it added that excitement to read their stories and discover more about them.
This books was everything I love about these authors and it was so good to be back in their world.
August 3, 2026
4⭐️ This is such a great spin-off. A deaf drag queen who gets saved from his stalker by an autistic murderer who is obsessed with coffins. This was such a delightful dark romcom, there were some stabby stabby bits but it was also incredibly sweet. Denver is a teacher at the local college, he has been in so many previous books and I was so excited to get to know him more. He was so much more complex than I thought. The authors did an incredible job with Archie and his brothers, such an interesting way to portray traditionally dark characters who are also warm and loveable.
The autism rep in this book was my favourite aspect. Archie was constantly sensory seeking, stimming and had great support from him brothers.
Thank-you to TAA for providing me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The autism rep in this book was my favourite aspect. Archie was constantly sensory seeking, stimming and had great support from him brothers.
Thank-you to TAA for providing me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Did Not Finish
August 14, 2026DNF @ 35%
It’s official: Cora Rose is definitely not for me. I was already put off from reading any of her other books, but the summary honestly hooked me, so I went in with somewhat high expectations based on that alone.
But it’s pretty clear from the jump that everything is so unrealistic that you’d have to ignore all of the plot holes just to get through it. Also, why exactly is Archie so obsessed with Denver other than the fact that he wants to get in his pants??? Which Denver gladly allows him to do without even knowing him within the first few chapters.
It’s official: Cora Rose is definitely not for me. I was already put off from reading any of her other books, but the summary honestly hooked me, so I went in with somewhat high expectations based on that alone.
But it’s pretty clear from the jump that everything is so unrealistic that you’d have to ignore all of the plot holes just to get through it. Also, why exactly is Archie so obsessed with Denver other than the fact that he wants to get in his pants??? Which Denver gladly allows him to do without even knowing him within the first few chapters.
August 13, 2026
I want my time back.
Did Not Finish
September 16, 2026 DNF @ 60%
I'm genuinely so disappointed to DNF this because I was so excited by the premise. The idea of Denver having a dangerous stalker while unknowingly being watched by another man who eventually steps in to protect him sounded so interesting, and I really thought I was going to love this.
Unfortunately, I made it to around 60% and realised I just wasn't invested enough to keep reading. Denver and Archie's relationship moves very quickly into insta-love/insta-obsession territory, which I don't necessarily mind, but I never really felt the chemistry or emotional connection between them that would make me believe in how quickly their relationship progressed.
There was also still so much secrecy surrounding Archie, his family, and the wider story. I understand that some of these questions are deliberately left unanswered to set up the rest of this series, but personally, I needed a little more information in this book to keep me intrigued. By the time I decided to DNF, I was curious about the identity and motivations of Denver's stalker, but I wasn't particularly invested in the romance itself -- and that was ultimately what made me call it.
That being said, there were elements I really appreciated! Denver is Deaf and ASL is a huge part of the story and wider community, including some exploration of the barriers between those who don't know how to sign. Archie is autistic and selectively mute when overwhelmed, so sign language also gives him another way to communicate, and I loved that his family had all learned ASL.
This definitely is not a bad book, just not one that piqued my interest enough to justify continuing when I have so many others waiting on my TBR.
IN SUMMARY
I'm genuinely so disappointed to DNF this because I was so excited by the premise. The idea of Denver having a dangerous stalker while unknowingly being watched by another man who eventually steps in to protect him sounded so interesting, and I really thought I was going to love this.
Unfortunately, I made it to around 60% and realised I just wasn't invested enough to keep reading. Denver and Archie's relationship moves very quickly into insta-love/insta-obsession territory, which I don't necessarily mind, but I never really felt the chemistry or emotional connection between them that would make me believe in how quickly their relationship progressed.
There was also still so much secrecy surrounding Archie, his family, and the wider story. I understand that some of these questions are deliberately left unanswered to set up the rest of this series, but personally, I needed a little more information in this book to keep me intrigued. By the time I decided to DNF, I was curious about the identity and motivations of Denver's stalker, but I wasn't particularly invested in the romance itself -- and that was ultimately what made me call it.
That being said, there were elements I really appreciated! Denver is Deaf and ASL is a huge part of the story and wider community, including some exploration of the barriers between those who don't know how to sign. Archie is autistic and selectively mute when overwhelmed, so sign language also gives him another way to communicate, and I loved that his family had all learned ASL.
This definitely is not a bad book, just not one that piqued my interest enough to justify continuing when I have so many others waiting on my TBR.
IN SUMMARY
August 1, 2026
4.5 stars!
So this felt very different for me I’ve read plenty of stalker books but none with a deaf drag queen and an autistic stalker I wish I had read the other books that the side characters were from to know them better but the story still worked
Denver is a deaf drag queen and he’s had a stalker before but this time the stalker tries to strangle him outside the club and that’s how we’re introduced to Archie he comes to the rescue’
Denver doesn’t get the chance to thank him so he decides to cyberstalk him and he finds the shop where he works with his brothers and after a very awkward interaction with his brother he goes and finds him in a cemetery it’s the strangest and hottest meet cute because Archie is autistic and he signs he’s blunt straight to the point and Denver likes that and they almostttttt have sex in the cemetery but Archie has to leave because of a sick kitten but he drops off cemetery flowers to Denver’s work as an apology! Seems creepy but kinda cute!
Archie is particular what I liked most about him was his bluntness he just let you know exactly what he was thinking
They have a cat and mouse situation going on and they stalk each other
I love that Archie calls him his little rabbit and Denver likeeees to be chased!
Despite Archie’s different personality and his odd family Denver feels safe with him because he’s attacked a few more times and it’s either Archie or his brothers that save him
He feels more at home in Archie’s room with a casket that Archie is obsessive over than in his apartment
Archie’s family sees how much he loves Denver and they accept and help him too
They soothe something in each other when Denver is too tired of hearing or signing Archie helps
When Archie is stimming and needs reassurance Denver helps
It definitely had some interesting spicy scenes one involving a knife that kinda reminded me of a certain knife moment in lights out!
When Archie was going on and on about why he liked caskets he asked so innocently me too much? Like seriously it was the sweetest thing
Once Archie had Denver he wasn’t letting him go but it was that protectiveness Denver needed
It took a bit but they finally finally found the stalkers and they paid Denver pretty much knew they were murderers but he didn’t ask or care he was safe and he had a new found family who took care of you they did the same for Archie’s best friend nova! Oh and there I love yous were adorable! I just loved them as a couple how possessive they were how much they loved and got each other
I absolutely cannot wait for book 2! We got a sneak peek of it at the end and it’s Milo and the vettttt and I think the vet maybe as messed up as Milo!
So this felt very different for me I’ve read plenty of stalker books but none with a deaf drag queen and an autistic stalker I wish I had read the other books that the side characters were from to know them better but the story still worked
Denver is a deaf drag queen and he’s had a stalker before but this time the stalker tries to strangle him outside the club and that’s how we’re introduced to Archie he comes to the rescue’
Denver doesn’t get the chance to thank him so he decides to cyberstalk him and he finds the shop where he works with his brothers and after a very awkward interaction with his brother he goes and finds him in a cemetery it’s the strangest and hottest meet cute because Archie is autistic and he signs he’s blunt straight to the point and Denver likes that and they almostttttt have sex in the cemetery but Archie has to leave because of a sick kitten but he drops off cemetery flowers to Denver’s work as an apology! Seems creepy but kinda cute!
Archie is particular what I liked most about him was his bluntness he just let you know exactly what he was thinking
They have a cat and mouse situation going on and they stalk each other
I love that Archie calls him his little rabbit and Denver likeeees to be chased!
Despite Archie’s different personality and his odd family Denver feels safe with him because he’s attacked a few more times and it’s either Archie or his brothers that save him
He feels more at home in Archie’s room with a casket that Archie is obsessive over than in his apartment
Archie’s family sees how much he loves Denver and they accept and help him too
They soothe something in each other when Denver is too tired of hearing or signing Archie helps
When Archie is stimming and needs reassurance Denver helps
It definitely had some interesting spicy scenes one involving a knife that kinda reminded me of a certain knife moment in lights out!
When Archie was going on and on about why he liked caskets he asked so innocently me too much? Like seriously it was the sweetest thing
Once Archie had Denver he wasn’t letting him go but it was that protectiveness Denver needed
It took a bit but they finally finally found the stalkers and they paid Denver pretty much knew they were murderers but he didn’t ask or care he was safe and he had a new found family who took care of you they did the same for Archie’s best friend nova! Oh and there I love yous were adorable! I just loved them as a couple how possessive they were how much they loved and got each other
I absolutely cannot wait for book 2! We got a sneak peek of it at the end and it’s Milo and the vettttt and I think the vet maybe as messed up as Milo!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 2, 2026
Really love the premise - Stalker is Stalked whilst Stalking, and then when he goes to attack his target, he is attacked by the stalker-stalker, who becomes a love interest for the one who was being stalked. 🤔 I think that makes sense 🤷😆
Basically a guy who likes coffins and knives notices someone who is stalking and decides to be a better stalker.
Unfortunately, there is not that much knifing and for someone who noticed a stalker that he says was no good at it, the stalker manages to attack multiple times and the villains-we-love are appalling at keeping anyone safe or actually finding the bad stalker.
I like the family. I like the premise. I like the panties and I really like the coffins. Though the story is much more based in old characters (like meeting up with Leaf and that bloody Michael), and introducing new side characters, than getting to know the intricacies of family life or anything substantial.
I really would have loved to see or hear more about the brothers, their past, their current task, why they moved, or the problems between Archie and his dad, or how he saved Nico, or even, just more about the stalker and maybe get some words out of him, because we literally don't have anything from him at all.
There was a definite sway to include as many people as possible. I'd have loved to really narrow this one down. I assumed that's why it was released as a new series, but it's definitely not a stand alone - you have to have read the other series to understand who anyone is in this.
Basically a guy who likes coffins and knives notices someone who is stalking and decides to be a better stalker.
Unfortunately, there is not that much knifing and for someone who noticed a stalker that he says was no good at it, the stalker manages to attack multiple times and the villains-we-love are appalling at keeping anyone safe or actually finding the bad stalker.
I like the family. I like the premise. I like the panties and I really like the coffins. Though the story is much more based in old characters (like meeting up with Leaf and that bloody Michael), and introducing new side characters, than getting to know the intricacies of family life or anything substantial.
I really would have loved to see or hear more about the brothers, their past, their current task, why they moved, or the problems between Archie and his dad, or how he saved Nico, or even, just more about the stalker and maybe get some words out of him, because we literally don't have anything from him at all.
There was a definite sway to include as many people as possible. I'd have loved to really narrow this one down. I assumed that's why it was released as a new series, but it's definitely not a stand alone - you have to have read the other series to understand who anyone is in this.
August 12, 2026
4.5 ⭐️ 🌶️🌶️.5/5
I’ve read a lot of book at the minute where I didn’t vibe with the main characters so I was glad when I picked this up and enjoyed both of them
I like Denver’s character, knowing he grew up being forced into a box but then as he got older and started making his own life he found things that he loved and chose his own family that supported him
Archie is a sweetheart even if he’s a bit different, I liked how Archie’s autism was written in. His struggles, the way he self soothed, his special interest I thought it was quite spot on in my opinion
I enjoyed the side characters however reading about milo in the book I’m not sure if I’m that fussed about reading his 🤷🏻♀️ maybe we’ll see
I’ve read a lot of book at the minute where I didn’t vibe with the main characters so I was glad when I picked this up and enjoyed both of them
I like Denver’s character, knowing he grew up being forced into a box but then as he got older and started making his own life he found things that he loved and chose his own family that supported him
Archie is a sweetheart even if he’s a bit different, I liked how Archie’s autism was written in. His struggles, the way he self soothed, his special interest I thought it was quite spot on in my opinion
I enjoyed the side characters however reading about milo in the book I’m not sure if I’m that fussed about reading his 🤷🏻♀️ maybe we’ll see
August 15, 2026
I do not like to be a hater, but, man, I’m struggling to find kind things to say about this book.
I’m legitimately concerned for people who rate this book higher than three stars, and those five-star reviews must be for a different book than I read.
I really enjoyed the Deaf Hearts series by these two authors. When I saw Denver was getting a book and that it was dark romance, I couldn’t load it to my kindle fast enough. While I had high hopes for the premise, the delivery was poorly executed.
If I hadn’t been budding reading this with my bestie, I would have quit trying by 30%, but, alas, I read every word —except for that second epilogue because I didn’t want to accidentally become invested in the second book.
Thoughts I had repeatedly throughout this book:
- These authors really don’t seem to know or understand their characters, which leaves everything feeling really muddled.
- Archie and his brothers are really bad at their jobs.
- There are so many inconsistencies, this feels like a first draft.
- The authors do a lot of telling and not nearly enough showing.
- These characters put themselves in stupid situations over and over again making it hard to root for them.
- The “dark” dark elements seem performative and exist for shock value.
Rome and Dex’s book was a high point in this world, and I should have stopped with that one.
I’m legitimately concerned for people who rate this book higher than three stars, and those five-star reviews must be for a different book than I read.
I really enjoyed the Deaf Hearts series by these two authors. When I saw Denver was getting a book and that it was dark romance, I couldn’t load it to my kindle fast enough. While I had high hopes for the premise, the delivery was poorly executed.
If I hadn’t been budding reading this with my bestie, I would have quit trying by 30%, but, alas, I read every word —except for that second epilogue because I didn’t want to accidentally become invested in the second book.
Thoughts I had repeatedly throughout this book:
- These authors really don’t seem to know or understand their characters, which leaves everything feeling really muddled.
- Archie and his brothers are really bad at their jobs.
- There are so many inconsistencies, this feels like a first draft.
- The authors do a lot of telling and not nearly enough showing.
- These characters put themselves in stupid situations over and over again making it hard to root for them.
- The “dark” dark elements seem performative and exist for shock value.
Rome and Dex’s book was a high point in this world, and I should have stopped with that one.
August 14, 2026
I loved the MC’s. Denver & Archie were cute and spicy together. I just felt like the plot wasn’t believable (for me anyway) how come Denver never went to the police? Why was Denver even being stalked? You never find out which was odd to me. That being said, I’d still read the next book in the series when it comes out. 3.5 ⭐️
August 20, 2026
**Status: DNF at 25% 🛑📖**
Honestly, I don't think there is anything particularly wrong with this book. I am a big believer in the "right book, wrong time" phenomenon, and I think that is exactly what is happening here.
I was originally so intrigued by the premise, and the story actually started out really strong! However, I am now 25% in and can barely keep my focus on the page. I am certain that if I stuck with it and kept reading, the pacing would eventually pick back up. But at this point, I am just too bored, and I honestly don't have it in me to keep pushing through.
Maybe I will revisit this one in the future, but for now, it's a DNF! 🤷♀️💤
Honestly, I don't think there is anything particularly wrong with this book. I am a big believer in the "right book, wrong time" phenomenon, and I think that is exactly what is happening here.
I was originally so intrigued by the premise, and the story actually started out really strong! However, I am now 25% in and can barely keep my focus on the page. I am certain that if I stuck with it and kept reading, the pacing would eventually pick back up. But at this point, I am just too bored, and I honestly don't have it in me to keep pushing through.
Maybe I will revisit this one in the future, but for now, it's a DNF! 🤷♀️💤
Want to Read
August 10, 2026Changed from 'currently reading' to TBR. I made it to 22% before stopping. I simply could not get a feel for either character. Apparently this is a spin-off from another series that I haven't read, which is not surprising because it felt like I'd been dropped into something that I was clueless about.
Not a DNF, as I know I'll come back to it because I love both of the authors, but for now, I'm walking away.
Not a DNF, as I know I'll come back to it because I love both of the authors, but for now, I'm walking away.
August 8, 2026
Denver and Archie - A very cute, yet also possessive and slightly unhinged, start to a new series.
The deaf hearts series was so much fun, and this spin off series, Murder Hearts, is proving to be just as much, if not more so.
We have three brothers Archie, Milo and Percy. They're newish in town and have set up a cat cafe business. On the surface everything seems relatively 'normal', and yet these brothers are anything but.
Archie is one of the MMC's of this story, a slightly possessive, neuro spicy individual who saves Denver, our other MMC when he is attacked by a deranged stalker.
Denver is immediately intrigued by Archie and decides he wants to thank his saviour and after asking around town finds him... in a cemetery of all places. Archie has a thing for coffins. As you do.
These two share an intense instant attraction that quickly morphs into something more as neither MMC is one to beat around the bush. Or the headstone, as it were.
We've got a whole stalker subplot happening, we get fed crumbs about Archie's brothers and their potential love interests NOT TO MENTION Denver's awkward friend and Archies best friend *cue intense eyeball stare*.
You will be thoroughly entertained that's for sure, with plenty of banter, drag shows, sugar, spice and all things nice.
I'm already highly anticipating book number two and can't wait for the entire rest of the series as well. Gimme gimme gimme.
Difficult to say who my favourite is going to be this early in the piece, however, Milo is front runner for now...
The deaf hearts series was so much fun, and this spin off series, Murder Hearts, is proving to be just as much, if not more so.
We have three brothers Archie, Milo and Percy. They're newish in town and have set up a cat cafe business. On the surface everything seems relatively 'normal', and yet these brothers are anything but.
Archie is one of the MMC's of this story, a slightly possessive, neuro spicy individual who saves Denver, our other MMC when he is attacked by a deranged stalker.
Denver is immediately intrigued by Archie and decides he wants to thank his saviour and after asking around town finds him... in a cemetery of all places. Archie has a thing for coffins. As you do.
These two share an intense instant attraction that quickly morphs into something more as neither MMC is one to beat around the bush. Or the headstone, as it were.
We've got a whole stalker subplot happening, we get fed crumbs about Archie's brothers and their potential love interests NOT TO MENTION Denver's awkward friend and Archies best friend *cue intense eyeball stare*.
You will be thoroughly entertained that's for sure, with plenty of banter, drag shows, sugar, spice and all things nice.
I'm already highly anticipating book number two and can't wait for the entire rest of the series as well. Gimme gimme gimme.
Difficult to say who my favourite is going to be this early in the piece, however, Milo is front runner for now...
August 6, 2026
‼️SPOILERS‼️
When I saw that these authors were back to doing a whole new series, I just knew I was going to have such a good time.
Denver and Archie were absolutely perfect for one another. And when Denver thought Archie ghosted him, I laughed at that whole situation.
I loved how this book sucked me in with Denver and someone stalking him. Heck, that person tried to strangle them and lo and behold here comes Archie tot he savior.
Also, I loved how he’s a drag queen that wears lingerie. Yes please.
I laughed so much in this book. I thought it was funny he was calling him the wrong name because one Milo is not good with spelling in ASL.
I also loved that we got some of the cameos from their other series. Loved that we got Michael once again. He is such a fun groundhog and I’m here for his shenanigans.
What I really loved was how protective Archie is over Denver. When someone is after Denver, he will stop at nothing to protect what is his.
Also, I loved the cat cafe because that’s just too adorable in my opinion.
And as usual, the reps of ASL are down so well but mix it in with autism, it was absolutely perfection.
All in all, I wanted more and cannot wait for the next book in this series because I’m already in awe of how amazing this series is.
I received a copy of this book and this is my honest review.
When I saw that these authors were back to doing a whole new series, I just knew I was going to have such a good time.
Denver and Archie were absolutely perfect for one another. And when Denver thought Archie ghosted him, I laughed at that whole situation.
I loved how this book sucked me in with Denver and someone stalking him. Heck, that person tried to strangle them and lo and behold here comes Archie tot he savior.
Also, I loved how he’s a drag queen that wears lingerie. Yes please.
I laughed so much in this book. I thought it was funny he was calling him the wrong name because one Milo is not good with spelling in ASL.
I also loved that we got some of the cameos from their other series. Loved that we got Michael once again. He is such a fun groundhog and I’m here for his shenanigans.
What I really loved was how protective Archie is over Denver. When someone is after Denver, he will stop at nothing to protect what is his.
Also, I loved the cat cafe because that’s just too adorable in my opinion.
And as usual, the reps of ASL are down so well but mix it in with autism, it was absolutely perfection.
All in all, I wanted more and cannot wait for the next book in this series because I’m already in awe of how amazing this series is.
I received a copy of this book and this is my honest review.
August 10, 2026
Denver was saved from being strangled by a stalker in an alley, saved by a stranger, a beautiful guy, who vanished after giving him a soft kiss.
By day Denver is a college teacher, by night he’s a successful Drag queen, he’s Deaf, sometimes uses a hearing device, and speaks ASL.
Seeking online he found his savior. His family owns a cat cafe.
Archie saved Denver and disappeared, not quite, only just from Denver’s view, because he watches him, always.
Archie comes from a ruthless, morally grey family, dealing arms, drugs, and killing people. He lives with his two brothers. He has autism and is hyperfixated on things, in this case Denver.
Denver in return is stalking Archie, the man is intriguing as fuck. He loves cats and coffins, and is often to be found at the cemetery, besides that, the man saved him and is so attractive.
Let’s not forget Denver has a stalker, and the threat is getting serious. Archie is protective and promised to eliminate the stalker. That was easier said than done.
While it’s a dark read, there are lighthearted funny interactions. The spicy scenes are jummy, and the mutual obsession and possessiveness were great.
The deaf and autistic sides of the characters are so well written. I really loved getting to know Denver and Archie, they are great characters.
Percy and Milo are Archie’s brothers, and Nico is his best friend. We can witness some bloody action; it’s not without reason they are morally grey.
Can’t wait for the next in this series!
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By day Denver is a college teacher, by night he’s a successful Drag queen, he’s Deaf, sometimes uses a hearing device, and speaks ASL.
Seeking online he found his savior. His family owns a cat cafe.
Archie saved Denver and disappeared, not quite, only just from Denver’s view, because he watches him, always.
Archie comes from a ruthless, morally grey family, dealing arms, drugs, and killing people. He lives with his two brothers. He has autism and is hyperfixated on things, in this case Denver.
Denver in return is stalking Archie, the man is intriguing as fuck. He loves cats and coffins, and is often to be found at the cemetery, besides that, the man saved him and is so attractive.
Let’s not forget Denver has a stalker, and the threat is getting serious. Archie is protective and promised to eliminate the stalker. That was easier said than done.
While it’s a dark read, there are lighthearted funny interactions. The spicy scenes are jummy, and the mutual obsession and possessiveness were great.
The deaf and autistic sides of the characters are so well written. I really loved getting to know Denver and Archie, they are great characters.
Percy and Milo are Archie’s brothers, and Nico is his best friend. We can witness some bloody action; it’s not without reason they are morally grey.
Can’t wait for the next in this series!
Read and reviewed for LoveBytes - LGBTQ bookreviews
August 10, 2026
A Joyfully Jay review.
4.25 stars
Hunt Me is the first book in E.M. Lindsey and Cora Rose’s new Murder Hearts series. This is a spin-off of the authors’ Deaf Hearts series, and Denver has been a background character in those books. We got glimpses of his story along the way, but here he takes center stage in this new series. The third Deaf Hearts book also introduced us to Archie and his brothers (Milo owns the cat cafe) and it is clear from our first meeting with them that there is a darker side to these guys, which we are getting to explore here in this series. I think you can start with Hunt Me, but we do see characters from the prior series appear and some of the larger background is introduced in those books.
So the first thing to probably realize here, especially if you have read the more tame first series, is that Murder Hearts features some absolutely morally gray characters.
Read Kris’s review in its entirety here.
4.25 stars
Hunt Me is the first book in E.M. Lindsey and Cora Rose’s new Murder Hearts series. This is a spin-off of the authors’ Deaf Hearts series, and Denver has been a background character in those books. We got glimpses of his story along the way, but here he takes center stage in this new series. The third Deaf Hearts book also introduced us to Archie and his brothers (Milo owns the cat cafe) and it is clear from our first meeting with them that there is a darker side to these guys, which we are getting to explore here in this series. I think you can start with Hunt Me, but we do see characters from the prior series appear and some of the larger background is introduced in those books.
So the first thing to probably realize here, especially if you have read the more tame first series, is that Murder Hearts features some absolutely morally gray characters.
Read Kris’s review in its entirety here.
August 13, 2026
The reviews were absolutely right and this absolutely does NOT tie up the plot well at all. There is indeed no explanation for the stalking and they are simply found then killed.
Also Archie goes the whole book saying he’s going to kill them and can’t wait to .. and then he gets the opportunity and hands it over to Percy!? His reasoning was stated but it was just really abrupt and random and I was like oh well okay
It was also very out of character when they gave Denver clear instructions to not be by himself and then he was so adamant to be alone in public despite the whole book him being terrified and frozen when it came to the stalker. Now all of the sudden he wants to face being by himself and it so happens to be when they have a lead and are getting closer to catching him?? It just felt like a cop out to get him captured and move the plot along…. And then as mentioned before to not even carry the plot through properly and give it a proper ending
I know my review looks bad lol but just feeling picky and was wanting some more from Denver’s book. BUTTTTTTT:
I enjoyed plenty other parts of this and really liked the couple as well as the characters individually. Watching these characters also make some friends outside of each other is always a fav trope of mine so I loved seeing them meet Nico and Fayid (think that’s the name). This may just be underdeveloped and underwhelming as it’s the first of a new (spin off) series. So still plenty of questions to be answered!!
Also Archie goes the whole book saying he’s going to kill them and can’t wait to .. and then he gets the opportunity and hands it over to Percy!? His reasoning was stated but it was just really abrupt and random and I was like oh well okay
It was also very out of character when they gave Denver clear instructions to not be by himself and then he was so adamant to be alone in public despite the whole book him being terrified and frozen when it came to the stalker. Now all of the sudden he wants to face being by himself and it so happens to be when they have a lead and are getting closer to catching him?? It just felt like a cop out to get him captured and move the plot along…. And then as mentioned before to not even carry the plot through properly and give it a proper ending
I know my review looks bad lol but just feeling picky and was wanting some more from Denver’s book. BUTTTTTTT:
I enjoyed plenty other parts of this and really liked the couple as well as the characters individually. Watching these characters also make some friends outside of each other is always a fav trope of mine so I loved seeing them meet Nico and Fayid (think that’s the name). This may just be underdeveloped and underwhelming as it’s the first of a new (spin off) series. So still plenty of questions to be answered!!
August 7, 2026
A deaf drag queen and a guy who likes to hang out at cemeteries?! Sounds like a match made in heaven.
Who knew there was the good kind of stalking and the bad kind? Being attacked by the stalker that has been creeping him out for ages ? Not good. Being saved my a mysterious, dark stranger who then starts stalking you and shows you his coffins ? Very good!
I absolutely loved Archie he was so unique and so passionate about his special interests and keeping Denver safe. He was “no bs” in form of a person and who doesn’t love an MC threading murder for the one who hurts his beloved ?
Sweet Denver he really could not catch a break this entire book! But with Archie he finally found someone he could feel safe with while also having adventurous s*xy times! Absolutely love this world Cora and Lindsay have created and so glad we are getting another Series set in it.
Who knew there was the good kind of stalking and the bad kind? Being attacked by the stalker that has been creeping him out for ages ? Not good. Being saved my a mysterious, dark stranger who then starts stalking you and shows you his coffins ? Very good!
I absolutely loved Archie he was so unique and so passionate about his special interests and keeping Denver safe. He was “no bs” in form of a person and who doesn’t love an MC threading murder for the one who hurts his beloved ?
Sweet Denver he really could not catch a break this entire book! But with Archie he finally found someone he could feel safe with while also having adventurous s*xy times! Absolutely love this world Cora and Lindsay have created and so glad we are getting another Series set in it.
September 8, 2026
3.5 ⭐️
Spice 🌶 🌶
Teacher/ stalker
I have read a lot of Cora Rose books but this one was a little slow which is very different from the other books she has written.
I do like the characters personally but something was a little off in this book.
It didn't have the feels of a normal Cora Rose book.
Denver and Archie
Denver his over all character to me was cute and fun. I love that the fact they still interacted with Leaf and Thorne from previous books. Let's not forget the crazy critter. 😂
Archer was quiet ....the autistic representation was a little off but otherwise ok. I liked Archie's brooding, dominant personality over Denver.
All in all is was ok. Will i keep reading the books absolutely
Can't wait for Milo's story.
Spice 🌶 🌶
Teacher/ stalker
I have read a lot of Cora Rose books but this one was a little slow which is very different from the other books she has written.
I do like the characters personally but something was a little off in this book.
It didn't have the feels of a normal Cora Rose book.
Denver and Archie
Denver his over all character to me was cute and fun. I love that the fact they still interacted with Leaf and Thorne from previous books. Let's not forget the crazy critter. 😂
Archer was quiet ....the autistic representation was a little off but otherwise ok. I liked Archie's brooding, dominant personality over Denver.
All in all is was ok. Will i keep reading the books absolutely
Can't wait for Milo's story.
September 11, 2026
1st person POV Dual
MM
Plot 3.5/5
Spice 2.5/5
Autistic MC
Deaf MC
Primal play
I really loved Archie and Denver! Archie is sweet in his own adorable, possessive way, and perfect for Denver, who seems to be a magnet for stalkers! Archie's overbearing ways makes Denver feel safer than he has in a long time!
What I liked the most was Denver's acceptance of Archie's needs. He offered this so easily and simply, no show made just a simple " this is what he needs" and that was that. It was beautiful ❤️
I am soooo ready for Milo's book! I can't wait to see what craziness he is going to conjure up with his sweet little veterinarian!!
MM
Plot 3.5/5
Spice 2.5/5
Autistic MC
Deaf MC
Primal play
I really loved Archie and Denver! Archie is sweet in his own adorable, possessive way, and perfect for Denver, who seems to be a magnet for stalkers! Archie's overbearing ways makes Denver feel safer than he has in a long time!
What I liked the most was Denver's acceptance of Archie's needs. He offered this so easily and simply, no show made just a simple " this is what he needs" and that was that. It was beautiful ❤️
I am soooo ready for Milo's book! I can't wait to see what craziness he is going to conjure up with his sweet little veterinarian!!
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