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Love in the Time of Serial Killers

Alicia Thompson author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Transworld Publishers Ltd

Published:30th Mar '23

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'Unique, sexy, hilarious, charming... The true crime is NOT reading this novel!' Ali Hazelwood, author of The Love Hypothesis

'A criminally addictive romance... this book is sheer perfection from beginning to end' Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of The Ex Talk

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Turns out that reading nothing but true crime isn't exactly conducive to modern dating - and one woman is going to have to learn how to give love a chance when she's used to suspecting the worst.

PhD candidate Phoebe Walsh has always been obsessed with true crime. She's even analysing the genre in her dissertation - if she can manage to finish writing it. It's hard to find the time while she spends the summer in Florida, cleaning out her childhood home, dealing with her obnoxiously good-natured younger brother, and grappling with the complicated feelings of mourning a father she hadn't had a relationship with for years.

It doesn't help that she's low-key convinced that her new neighbour, Sam Dennings, is a serial killer (he may dress business casual by day, but at night he's clearly up to something). But it's not long before Phoebe realises that Sam might be something much scarier - a genuinely nice guy who can pierce her armour to reach her vulnerable heart.

What readers are saying about Love in the Time of Serial Killers:

'Do you know when you disappear into a book? You, your surroundings, everything, ceases to exist? This book was that for me'

'The cover is gorgeous, and the inside is fun, witty, relatable and so entirely sweet'

'This was such an enjoyable read. I really loved the depths given to Phoebe, the way she created walls around herself, the themes were developed organically and believably'

'Phoebe is one of the best female protagonists I've read in a long time'

'The whole thing made me laugh out loud and smile like an idiot sooo often'

'The book was witty and fun, but also thought out and honest'

Unique, sexy, hilarious, charming... the perfect beach read for anyone who loves witty banter, intelligent plotting, and compelling characters... The true crime is NOT reading this novel! * Ali Hazelwood, author of The Love Hypothesis *
A criminally addictive romance... this book is sheer perfection from beginning to end. Phoebe and Sam have a permanent spot on my list of favorite fictional couples * Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of The Ex Talk *
A heartwarming rom-com brimming with smart, snappy dialogue, sizzling chemistry, and lovable side characters. Fans of Christina Lauren and Rachel Lynn Solomon will adore this ode to true crime and its poignant message of opening your heart to love, even when that's the scariest thing of all * Amy Lea, author of Set on You *
Love in the Time of Serial Killers is funny, sharp, and thoughtful * Sarah Hogle, author of You Deserve Each Other *
Smart, clever, and slow-burn steamy, Love in the Time of Serial Killers is a fresh, lovable rom-com that tackles facing our fear of not only the worst life can bring but the very best and being brave enough to take a chance on love * Chloe Liese, author of The Bergman Brothers series *

ISBN: 9781804992906

Dimensions: 198mm x 127mm x 22mm

Weight: 251g

352 pages