‘“I’m allergic to people.” “Relatable.”’

I went into this book expecting a murder mystery but was pleasantly surprised when I realised it’s actually a quirky romcom with true crime vibes, dark humour & a woman who is convinced the new temp is a serial killer.

At its heart this book is about finding someone who truly understands you & accepts you for who you are. About finding connection & family in the most unlikely places. And about finding your passion and building a better life for yourself so you can truly protect & care for those you love.

There’s a lot of tension & suspense as the mystery builds & those we have a dual PoV can we really trust them. Dolores is such an interesting character and the more we get to know her the more I loved her & the fierce way she loves.

Jake Ripper (yes, that’s really his name) is also such an interesting character with death looming over him, he is trying to figure out what to do with the time he has left & then he meets Dolores.
The way he truly sees her, the small details & then the…unique…way they begin their romance. Had me hooked, wanting to know if they can truly make things work or if it will all come crashing down as secrets are revealed.

This is such an original story & I truly didn’t know what to expect as I read but I was completely hooked because I loved the characters so much!

This was such a unique, fun, emotional romance, tied up with serial killers and tragedy and real, messy lives. I didn't know what to expect going into it, and I was surprised so often throughout. Dodi and Jake were both brilliant characters – the whole cast of characters, especially Cat and Laura, were so real – and I loved the misdirections at the beginning, the way the reader was in on some of them but definitely not all of them. It's such an emotional read too, and I cried quite a lot, but it is SO uplifting and funny, and the last few chaotic chapters had me gasping and laughing and swooning in equal measure. This book was a total joy.

Excellent banter ! Loved how withdrawn mfc was until it became about not being noticed and how to mess with the mmc.

Delicious writing flew through the book loved the vegas chapters makes me want to visit the place

My thanks to Netgalley, Atlantic Books and Kate Posey for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

A unique concept, I really enjoyed the banter between our main characters, and the way that the story kept pulling me in was great!

Definitely one I'll be recommending!

This book had such an interesting concept, I haven’t read anything quite like it before, which I really appreciated. The idea behind the story was super unique and definitely pulled me in. I also really liked the characters themselves! They were fun to follow and had a lot of potential.
That said, I didn’t really connect with the relationships between them, and the beginning felt a bit rushed for me. I found myself wanting more buildup early on to really get invested.
Overall, it wasn’t totally my thing, but I can absolutely see why others would enjoy it!

Surprised, but in a good way.

Loved the humour, the serial killer vibes and discussions, the two social weirdos finding each other, the secondary characters were fleshed out, and there were a couple of twists I actually did not see coming.

I’ve taken a few weeks to think about this book before posting my thoughts, but I’m also going to keep this short.

I was incredibly intrigued when I was asked if I’d like to review this book as the synopsis sounded so promising. I enjoyed the first half of the book, while being a bit all over the place overall, it became even harder to follow at the halfway point. Not only that but the story took a very different turn than I’d expected it to, and honestly it become a completely different story than I was hoping for, and that the synopsis suggested. There was also several plot twists thrown in near the end that were so hard to follow and created a strange tonal shift to the story. So unfortunately this one wasn't for me.

Thank you Atlantic Books for this arc copy for review.

This is a book that has left me saying "ok ... what the heck was that?" but in a mainly positive way and, ultimately, I enjoyed it although it was a tad confusing. I also don't usually do romances but this is a romance with a massive difference!

I'm not going to go into any of the plot but will just say that you need to keep your mind and brain open and switched on at all times. It's full of dark humour, tension and great characters; Jack and Dolores are only what I can describe as being odd, strange, eccentric but great; in fact, as I said, the book is full of great characters - some easier to like than others!

Very cleverly written and with twists, turns and moments where you scratch your head; I applaud Jane Posey for a unique and well written debut and thanks to her, Atlantic Books and NetGalley for enabling me to read and share my thoughts of this intriguing book.

This was clever and unique premise. I love the idea of a temp killing propel at a big company.

I did see a lot of the plot twists coming but I liked how the story went and the ending was very clever.

If you like serial killer romances/ mysterys this is a great pick.

The premise of this book sucked me in and I had a truly wonderful time. Dolores and Jack held my attention so thoroughly throughout and their perfect romance and heart-breaking emotion got to me in the best way. I love love loved the way that the wording a description was a perfect mix of emotive darkness and romantic yearning. The way that the narrative describes the attraction between the characters using darker, serial killer-like metaphors was my favourite bit.
This should be a top pick for true crime lovers particularly those that love a dark, funny romance built in as well. Just perfect, one of my favourites.

Wow, what a read! Somehow with Serial Killer Games, Kate Posey has pulled off a book that's both dark and exceptionally witty, led by characters who are both ridiculous and sweet. I absolutely loved Dolores and Jack, and their story has all the ingredients I love in both romantic comedy and a mystery, from a compelling plot to hilarious banter.

Premises appealed to me but I struggled to connect to the characters. This unfortunately ment II never really got into the story as much as I wanted to. 2.5 stars

So, this ARC was a little different from my usual pick, but I had indeed a lot of fun reading it.

This is a workplace romance, about two people who don't quite fit in the company mould. They also suspect each other to be serial killers, and they are very interested in one another.

They have a good chemistry, their dark humour banter is top notch, and when they finally get to know each other, it actually turns very emotional.

This is a fade to black, low spice book, perfect for those readers who don't want to read sex on page but seek genuine connections.

I would like to thank Netgalley for choosing me for this advanced readers' copy. I received this for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. All opinions are my own.

“Her lips are the color of sudden, painful death.”

What I was expecting from Serial Killer Games:

🔪 silly, satirical rom-com
🔪 cliched kinda cringey moments
🔪 lighthearted with little depth

What I actually found in Serial Killer Games:

🩸 laugh-out-loud banter
🩸 complex characters that burrowed into my very soul
🩸 a rich and layered story that I can’t stop thinking about

This is your classic office romance, where the temp is clearly a psychotic serial killer and the true-crime obsessed hottie down the hall is surely a maneating black widow.

This book actually had no business being as good as it is 😂 we all love a silly little rom com so when I saw a book with “temp marry kill” on the front I was buckled in for a twisted little office romance novel.

IT WAS SO MUCH MORE THAN THAT 😭

The backstories of our MFC and MMC are equally intriguing and heartbreaking, it made me ACTUALLY give a shit about them unlike many a romcom 😂

I actually found myself laughing at the banter between the two main characters. As a person in a piss take marriage I appreciate the constant razzing on each other 🤌🏻

Also, not everyone’s cup of tea I know (and mild spoiler warning) but the cool mum representation speaks to me in such a comforting way. Motherhood is weird and wonderful and it’s nice to see a mum who is hot AF, rather than boring and frazzled and tired.

The premise is just delicious, the execution is perfection - the true crime girlies NEED to add this to their TBR.

“No one’s ever kissed me like this, like a spider sucking the life from its prey.”

This is such a good rom com, it had such good twists and turns that were exciting and kept me guessing until the end.

Serial Killer Games is not what I expected whatsoever. And I loved EVERY MINUTE!

Jake and Dolores/Dodi are both fascinating characters, and the twists in this one are spot on!!

What would you do if you thought your co-worker was getting away with murder?

Dolores has a certain penchant for the dark and brooding man, preferably the ones who wear black strangler gloves and have an eclectic charm about them. When she spots Jake Ripper, the new office temp, she has a feeling he ticks all of her boxes.

Jake Ripper is quite intrigued by Dolly. He hasn't come across anyone quite like her before, and she provides the perfect distraction from mundane office work, so he can't help but flirt with her. Is this just a flirtatious banter, or could she truly see him for who he is?

Hilarious, slick, and very sexy I had such a fun time reading Serial Killer Games. I loved the banter between both Dolores and Jake and that they truly accepted each other for who they were. Although there's instant attraction, the romance between them is quite a slow burn, and you could cut the tension with a knife. (pun intended)
Whilst this is classed as a romantic thriller for me, it felt more like a romance up until the conclusion where there's plenty of twists and turns, but I won't spoil that.

what to expect: Grumpy x Grumpy
Office Romance
Found Family
Forced Proximity.

I laughed so much reading this book, but it does handle some sensitive issues and discussions really well. If you like your characters quirky and you want a romance that feels fresh and original, I would definitely recommend this one!

A dark romantic comedy set in a generic American office buiilding. Whilst I did not dislike the characters, the story was unappealing and I seemed to have read similar over the last couple of years.

Twisted, filled with dark humour. This book was addictive. Its easy to read, its fun the characters are unusual. They keep you interested, I never knew what was gonna happen next which is so refreshing. I loved each twist and turn. This is a book that I won't give too much plot away talking about. Its about two people who work in an office and suspect the other is a serial killer. That's all you are getting from me. What I will say is pick this book up now! If you love dark humour your will love it. This is an amazing debut from Kate Posey and I cannot wait to read everything they write after this.

how is this book smart, witty,whippy, charming and sexy all at the same time as being deep and meaningful.
i chuckled at the premise. in that "this is mad" but somehow charming kind of way. and as soon as i started reading i was in. i was in for the plot and for the characters. it was so much more than a chuckle and dark but humorous book. it was emotional and about life,love death and finding that true person who gets you.
in this book we have Dolores the office worker who has a fascination with spotting serial killers. you know, as you do, in the wild. no such luck until Jake enters the building. hes a smooth and sharp new office temp. and there is something lingering about him. not least those gloves. has she gone and done it? has she gone and found the killer in the wild?
what she isnt expecting or reading for is the killer connection between the pair. there is the danger at play as well is this somehow found connection and sexy, playful banter. but is the danger simmering between them ever a good thing?
as a character and the reader it has you on your toes. it has you questioning everything. what is this story? where is it going? who are these two? and is it ok to both laugh and feel uneasy?
is its playful or is there a real danger to these two or for these two?
its hard to feel for these characters but at the same time feel unsure. are they conning you, killers are good at that? making you fall for it, that vulnerability? or is it in these two a true soft layering.
is this a love story or toxic cat and mouse play.
basically i had no idea but i had to find out. so this kept me on my edges reading until the author told me just what was going on!
loved it.