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Bleeding Hearts: A Serial Killer Anthology
Murderers or monsters, normal people forced to kill. This anthology will tell the tales of the serial killers that have fascinated us all. From the real to the make-believe we will have it all. Join these authors as they bring you an anthology you will never forget.This is a multigenre anthology that comes with a trigger warning. Some stories may also end on a cliffhanger please be aware before reading.
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420 pages, Paperback
Published October 26, 2020
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Kailin Gow
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Kailin Gow is an USA Today Bestselling author, publisher, screenwriter, director, producer, and speaker with hundreds of books published. She is also the owner/founder and organizer of mega-book signing events like Rockin' Hollywood, Naughty Mafia in Las Vegas, which has featured the very top authors of Romance and drawn thousands of readers, including being in a documentary film now out on Amazon Prime.
Over 14 Million copies of her books have been downloaded around the world and translated into 25 languages. 2 of her book series, FADE Series and Red Genesis Series, has been optioned by the Academy Award-winning team behind Netflix #1 most Liked and Top 10 Netflix Original Film, Wish Dragon, also the team behind the special effects magic of Star Wars and Marvel films.
She owns a traditional publishing company with an API (Asian Pacific Islander) Diversity initiative that has partnerships with production companies across the globe with distribution through Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Disney and more! Kailin Gow is a go to media guest on Women in Film and Television and is a voting member of the Academy Awards.
Her Worldwide Brand, Kailin Gow's Go Girl has won awards for its tv series, books, cosmetics, fashions, beauty and health products, and soon-to-be home and travel products. As of 2021, Kailin Gow's Go Girl is excited to expand into its own line of hotels, starting with a 70+ room hotel in Texas. In 2022, her books will be adapted into entertainment venues called Sparklesoup World, offered in various locations throughout the U.S. and internationally.
She has been a host on world-class stages, an invited speaker for BEA and a regular radio/TV guest for major stations. She is an official voice of AAPI, She has a TV Reality show on her as an author and personality. She is also the host and publisher of a leading author industry guide, subscription newsletter, and podcast called Authors Voices. Five of her pen names are USA Today Bestselling authors and will be traditionally published in 2022. She is also a recurring speaker/instructor of writing series and serials for professional screenwriters and producers as of 2021.
She was called an "innovating author" and an "Author as Influencer" by Goodreads executives at Book Expo America 2014 in their speech.
Kailin Gow is one of Cindy Crawford's Beauties, who is beautiful on the inside as well as the outside, along with Gabrielle Union.
She was called "a successful author who knows how to balance being an author and life" by Huffington Post. USA Today recommends her steamy romances while PBS Kids have recommended her Teen Fantasy Series.
Amazon highlighted her author success story on the homepage of Amazon.com and in their book, Transformations and was invited by Amazon to be an author spokesperson for Amazon's launch of the Kindle fire in Santa Monica.
In the publishing industry, she has written and presented many articles and workshops for major publications as well as conventions. https://www.fastcompany.com/user/kail...
and is the host/founder of the podcast and newsletter Author Voices. Additionally, she owns a law firm specializing in consumer advocacy.
Kailin Gow holds a Masters degree in Management from USC and degrees in Social Ecology (Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, and Ecology/Climate), Drama, and Film making from UC Irvine where she once ran and DJ for a radio station that helped discovered OC bands like Sugar Ray and Gwen Stefani.
https://ventsmagazine.com/2025/04/10/...
Kailin Gow is an USA Today Bestselling author, publisher, screenwriter, director, producer, and speaker with hundreds of books published. She is also the owner/founder and organizer of mega-book signing events like Rockin' Hollywood, Naughty Mafia in Las Vegas, which has featured the very top authors of Romance and drawn thousands of readers, including being in a documentary film now out on Amazon Prime.
Over 14 Million copies of her books have been downloaded around the world and translated into 25 languages. 2 of her book series, FADE Series and Red Genesis Series, has been optioned by the Academy Award-winning team behind Netflix #1 most Liked and Top 10 Netflix Original Film, Wish Dragon, also the team behind the special effects magic of Star Wars and Marvel films.
She owns a traditional publishing company with an API (Asian Pacific Islander) Diversity initiative that has partnerships with production companies across the globe with distribution through Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Disney and more! Kailin Gow is a go to media guest on Women in Film and Television and is a voting member of the Academy Awards.
Her Worldwide Brand, Kailin Gow's Go Girl has won awards for its tv series, books, cosmetics, fashions, beauty and health products, and soon-to-be home and travel products. As of 2021, Kailin Gow's Go Girl is excited to expand into its own line of hotels, starting with a 70+ room hotel in Texas. In 2022, her books will be adapted into entertainment venues called Sparklesoup World, offered in various locations throughout the U.S. and internationally.
She has been a host on world-class stages, an invited speaker for BEA and a regular radio/TV guest for major stations. She is an official voice of AAPI, She has a TV Reality show on her as an author and personality. She is also the host and publisher of a leading author industry guide, subscription newsletter, and podcast called Authors Voices. Five of her pen names are USA Today Bestselling authors and will be traditionally published in 2022. She is also a recurring speaker/instructor of writing series and serials for professional screenwriters and producers as of 2021.
She was called an "innovating author" and an "Author as Influencer" by Goodreads executives at Book Expo America 2014 in their speech.
Kailin Gow is one of Cindy Crawford's Beauties, who is beautiful on the inside as well as the outside, along with Gabrielle Union.
She was called "a successful author who knows how to balance being an author and life" by Huffington Post. USA Today recommends her steamy romances while PBS Kids have recommended her Teen Fantasy Series.
Amazon highlighted her author success story on the homepage of Amazon.com and in their book, Transformations and was invited by Amazon to be an author spokesperson for Amazon's launch of the Kindle fire in Santa Monica.
In the publishing industry, she has written and presented many articles and workshops for major publications as well as conventions. https://www.fastcompany.com/user/kail...
and is the host/founder of the podcast and newsletter Author Voices. Additionally, she owns a law firm specializing in consumer advocacy.
Kailin Gow holds a Masters degree in Management from USC and degrees in Social Ecology (Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, and Ecology/Climate), Drama, and Film making from UC Irvine where she once ran and DJ for a radio station that helped discovered OC bands like Sugar Ray and Gwen Stefani.
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September 20, 2020
Stepping right out of my comfort zone was well worth it! I haven't read a book like this in a long time and I am really glad I stepped out of my bubble to do it.
This book does have a lot of triggers, there is plenty of warning! The authors of these stories have taken a darkness and built some amazing stories out of them. There is a strong female bad ass in Assassin of the night, this was probably one of my favourite characters in the book.
In each of the stories the authors did an amazing job of weaving the story into such a build up that you couldn't stop reading.
A couple of them left with a cliff hanger and I need to know more, such as Sick love notes, Birthday kisses and the Gentleman's murder club. Others left you pondering with thoughts of 'I did not see that coming'.
If thriller is what you like this is a must read book!
This book does have a lot of triggers, there is plenty of warning! The authors of these stories have taken a darkness and built some amazing stories out of them. There is a strong female bad ass in Assassin of the night, this was probably one of my favourite characters in the book.
In each of the stories the authors did an amazing job of weaving the story into such a build up that you couldn't stop reading.
A couple of them left with a cliff hanger and I need to know more, such as Sick love notes, Birthday kisses and the Gentleman's murder club. Others left you pondering with thoughts of 'I did not see that coming'.
If thriller is what you like this is a must read book!
September 23, 2020
Ok like um wow...
Do not read if you are triggered!!! Now that being said, this is some dark stuff. I loved it. Not all of it was what I was expecting, but it definitely fit the title. Some of it was a touch too dark, a bit much even for me, but I still liked it all. I really can’t wait for the sequel to see where some of this goes. Some of it doesn’t need a sequel, they are perfect just the way they were. But some were definitely cliffhangers. I hope you enjoy it as much as it more than I did.
Do not read if you are triggered!!! Now that being said, this is some dark stuff. I loved it. Not all of it was what I was expecting, but it definitely fit the title. Some of it was a touch too dark, a bit much even for me, but I still liked it all. I really can’t wait for the sequel to see where some of this goes. Some of it doesn’t need a sequel, they are perfect just the way they were. But some were definitely cliffhangers. I hope you enjoy it as much as it more than I did.
September 21, 2020
I am one of those people who loves the murder documentaries, so this book peaked my interest. It’s not your average serial killer book like the title would have you believe. We have books about bullies that I think might lead to the torment that causes someone to be a serial killer, and then there are true serial killers, or there is a story in here where the heroine is the storyline for serial killer demons... I wish some of these were longer so I could see what happened. This isn’t a story for everyone, but for those of us who like murder shows, this will be a good one to wet your appetite.
September 19, 2020
Bleeding Hearts Anthology: Assassin Of The Night By Alexis Taylor & Beth Hendrix
I loved this story its graphic, emotional, and twisted which is exactly what I expected from these authors.
This story has a lot of twists and turns just when you think you know what's going to happen next boom they pull the rug from under our feet. From sex trafficking and prostitution to undercover police and a serial killer we can't help but sympathize with this story has it all. I am really excited to read the rest of the book. Highly recommend this story in the anthology. Alexis & Beth really know how to have us begging for more.
I loved this story its graphic, emotional, and twisted which is exactly what I expected from these authors.
This story has a lot of twists and turns just when you think you know what's going to happen next boom they pull the rug from under our feet. From sex trafficking and prostitution to undercover police and a serial killer we can't help but sympathize with this story has it all. I am really excited to read the rest of the book. Highly recommend this story in the anthology. Alexis & Beth really know how to have us begging for more.
September 20, 2020
So I was not sure about this book at first but decided to pick it up anyways since I enjoy all of those crime shows. I was not disappointed! This is a fabulous collection of dark stories that each author put their own unique spin on. There are lots of triggers so please heed the warnings. This book grabbed my attention from the beginning and never let go. Some of the stories do have cliffhangers but I am hoping there will be more to come in the future! 💜🖤
September 20, 2020
This book...
Oh my...this book made my heart pound with the different takes in such different stories. I love how none of the stories gave me the typical serial killer vibe, but darn did they give me palpitations. Keep it coming BBB, love these anthologies. Can't wait for the continuation on some of these...always want more!!
Oh my...this book made my heart pound with the different takes in such different stories. I love how none of the stories gave me the typical serial killer vibe, but darn did they give me palpitations. Keep it coming BBB, love these anthologies. Can't wait for the continuation on some of these...always want more!!
September 22, 2020
I had been waiting for this book to release and man it did not disappoint at all. Each of these stories are dark and twisted in their own way and each of them have you on the edge of your seat. I can't wait to read more from these authors. Highly recommend it especially if you like the dark, twisted, and more thriller type of books.
October 26, 2020
This anthology will have you locking your doors, checking shadows and loving every second. The group of authors BBB has round up for this one didn't disappoint!
August 19, 2020
Bleeding Hearts: A Serial Killer Anthology
“Gentleman’s Murder Club”
by J. A. Cummings
ARC: I received an Advance Reader Copy in order to provide an honest review.
Release date: September 19, 2020
Technical stuff: This story is part of anthology about serial murders. My review only covers this short story. There is NSFW and misogynistic language, violence (to be expected since it’s about serial killers), including threat of sexual violence. If these bother you, then perhaps this isn't the story for you.
The story is told in limited-omniscient third person, from several people's perspectives. There isn’t exactly a cliff-hanger ending in the overarching story line. The "immediate" story is resolved by the end.
Opinions and overview of story (with minimal/no spoilers):
It’s a foregone conclusion that there are going to be multiple murders, both given the anthology and the title of this short story. Knowing that, it would be easy to have this be a “fluff” piece – that “popcorn for the brain” sort of story – without much depth or planning. Not so in this case.
The main character is Mirelys, a female FBI agent investigating the “dark net”. We meet the potential murderers both from Mirelys’ perspective and the potential murders’ through change of perspective. When we are seeing what’s inside a murder’s mind, it is consistent with the type of person they are.
It would be easy for the story to either read “flat” or “overblown” with this story’s concept and a foregone conclusion. It does neither. This story had me sitting on the edge of my seat. There was drama and tension, both of which were deftly done. The internal dialogue was startlingly detailed and consistent with the character.
The "immediate" story is resolved by the end, but you are left with a sense of disquiet due to some ambiguity.
Recommendation:
I enjoyed this short story, which was masterfully done. I definitely recommend reading this story, although you may want to read it after you’ve read the other short stories; save the best for last!
“Gentleman’s Murder Club”
by J. A. Cummings
ARC: I received an Advance Reader Copy in order to provide an honest review.
Release date: September 19, 2020
Technical stuff: This story is part of anthology about serial murders. My review only covers this short story. There is NSFW and misogynistic language, violence (to be expected since it’s about serial killers), including threat of sexual violence. If these bother you, then perhaps this isn't the story for you.
The story is told in limited-omniscient third person, from several people's perspectives. There isn’t exactly a cliff-hanger ending in the overarching story line. The "immediate" story is resolved by the end.
Opinions and overview of story (with minimal/no spoilers):
It’s a foregone conclusion that there are going to be multiple murders, both given the anthology and the title of this short story. Knowing that, it would be easy to have this be a “fluff” piece – that “popcorn for the brain” sort of story – without much depth or planning. Not so in this case.
The main character is Mirelys, a female FBI agent investigating the “dark net”. We meet the potential murderers both from Mirelys’ perspective and the potential murders’ through change of perspective. When we are seeing what’s inside a murder’s mind, it is consistent with the type of person they are.
It would be easy for the story to either read “flat” or “overblown” with this story’s concept and a foregone conclusion. It does neither. This story had me sitting on the edge of my seat. There was drama and tension, both of which were deftly done. The internal dialogue was startlingly detailed and consistent with the character.
The "immediate" story is resolved by the end, but you are left with a sense of disquiet due to some ambiguity.
Recommendation:
I enjoyed this short story, which was masterfully done. I definitely recommend reading this story, although you may want to read it after you’ve read the other short stories; save the best for last!
September 24, 2020
Not as stabby and bloody 🔪
3.5 This anthology wasn't as bloody and gory and filled with serial killer goodness that I thought it would be. Some of the stories missed the mark for me. Below were some stand outs:
The darkness I know:Rinna Ford
I really enjoyed this read even though I felt bad for Nadora and all that she had to deal with. Being surrounded by death can't be easy on anyone. Loved the addition of the greek aspects to the story. It was unexpected but welcomed.
Birthday kisses: Lucy Scott Bryan
This one was an interesting read. The main character does birthdays like no one else I know. It was interesting to see what every new birthday would bring. I like the addition of Hendrick and how he was there for her. In looking forward to see what happens next with this story.
The gentlemen's murder club: J.A Cummings
I was sucked into this story from the begging. I felt like I was right with Mirelys trying to find out who everyone was. I absolutely loved the online chat aspect of this book. I really home that there is more to come...please.
3.5 This anthology wasn't as bloody and gory and filled with serial killer goodness that I thought it would be. Some of the stories missed the mark for me. Below were some stand outs:
The darkness I know:Rinna Ford
I really enjoyed this read even though I felt bad for Nadora and all that she had to deal with. Being surrounded by death can't be easy on anyone. Loved the addition of the greek aspects to the story. It was unexpected but welcomed.
Birthday kisses: Lucy Scott Bryan
This one was an interesting read. The main character does birthdays like no one else I know. It was interesting to see what every new birthday would bring. I like the addition of Hendrick and how he was there for her. In looking forward to see what happens next with this story.
The gentlemen's murder club: J.A Cummings
I was sucked into this story from the begging. I felt like I was right with Mirelys trying to find out who everyone was. I absolutely loved the online chat aspect of this book. I really home that there is more to come...please.
September 24, 2020
This anthology has something for everyone; Love, Triggers, Happy Ending and Cliffhangers with promises for more.
The authors are so talented in their story telling, I enjoyed reading them all - Hidden Falls High with the Dante's haunting story, Sick Love Notes left me with aching curiosity to know what happens to Aurora, The Darkness I Know wraps everything up night and lovely, Assassin of the Night boy do I need to know what happens next and where that "partnership" leads, Birthday Kisses just breaks my heart, The Gentleman's Murder Club is Everjust still out there and finally Killer Love Letter WOW creepy.
The authors are so talented in their story telling, I enjoyed reading them all - Hidden Falls High with the Dante's haunting story, Sick Love Notes left me with aching curiosity to know what happens to Aurora, The Darkness I Know wraps everything up night and lovely, Assassin of the Night boy do I need to know what happens next and where that "partnership" leads, Birthday Kisses just breaks my heart, The Gentleman's Murder Club is Everjust still out there and finally Killer Love Letter WOW creepy.
October 11, 2020
The Gentleman’s Murder Club – J.A. Cummings
I really enjoyed reading this story, it’s short and sweet and leaves itself open for more to come in another book if the author chooses to do so. I liked the characters and the plot; it was a fun and intriguing read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I really enjoyed reading this story, it’s short and sweet and leaves itself open for more to come in another book if the author chooses to do so. I liked the characters and the plot; it was a fun and intriguing read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 8, 2021
The Darkness I know by Rina Ford.
Absolutely loved, I couldn't stop reading if I wanted to. Nadora has went through hell her whole life thinking she is cursed but in reality the Keres have been torturing her for the benefit. When Hadas has Thanatos step in all hell breaks loose. By the way if you don't have strong feels for the God of Death, I question if you have a heart.
Absolutely loved, I couldn't stop reading if I wanted to. Nadora has went through hell her whole life thinking she is cursed but in reality the Keres have been torturing her for the benefit. When Hadas has Thanatos step in all hell breaks loose. By the way if you don't have strong feels for the God of Death, I question if you have a heart.
September 20, 2020
I liked the book. Wish some had more to the stories so hope to read the whole book for each story if there is one. There was some of the stories better then the others but it was a interesting read and great stories.
September 21, 2020
Interesting set of stories. They are all dark, as should be expected with the subject matter, but well done. It is always fun to see how different authors put their own spin on a subject and this anthology is no different.
January 1, 2021
As with all anthologies, I loved some and didn’t love others so I feel like a solid three star rating is good, so I’m gonna go with that.
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