First and foremost.....WOW!!! I loved this book. The first thing that captured my attention was the title and cover. I am already a fan of the dark rom com genre and when I saw this, I knew that it would be an instant must read for me. The story did not disappoint.

I will always be rooting for the love between to serial killers that are "balancing the scales". Patience and Ethan did not disappoint. They both look at what they do as art and think it is done to perfection when they each manage to actually perfect the art of the other.

The relationship between Patience and her sisters is beautifully love, loyalty, and acceptance to an amazing level. The same can be said to Ethan and Mark. I wish we had more back story for both but I am hopeful that there are more stories to come from this universe.

An honorable mention is Gerald. That little guy had me chuckling at the antics.

Honestly I loved this book so much. This book was right up my alley.

I love strong women. Patience is a professional deleter. She only deletes the predators you know the bad men.
Patience discovers her very own stalker and well let's just say he is interested in the same hobby.
This gave me butcher and black bird vibes. I honestly enjoyed it.

The cover is what caught my attention. Then the description.

If you enjoy the unhinged, chaotic, and hilarious dark romances, add this to your TBR immediately.

The banter between our two main characters was next level. The way the MMC trolls her because he wants her to notice him. I was kicking my feet.

It is still a dark romance so check your triggers. But if you like your dark romance hilarious- this is the one!

POV: dual POV
Standalone: yes
Tropes/Vibes:
- serial unalivers
- he falls first
- stalking
- banter

This was dark, deeply emotional, and utterly captivating! A beautifully twisted story of obsession and passion that pulled me in and wouldn't let me go!

If you liked Tourist season and Lights out then you will love this dark rom com featuring two serial killers who go after bad men.

This was funny and unhinged in the best way and I had a great time reading it. Looking forward to book two

I received an advance reader copy via NetGalley and Victory Editing Co-op, and I am sharing my honest thoughts voluntarily.
From the second I laid eyes on the title and cover, I was sold. As a huge fan of dark romantic comedies, I had high expectations, and this story delivered in the best way possible.
There is something strangely satisfying about two serial killers falling for each other while targeting people who actually deserve it. Patience and Ethan’s dynamic is top-tier; they view their dark habits as a fine art form, and watching them challenge and refine each other's "work" was incredible to read. Beyond the main pairing, the familial loyalty is stellar. The deep bond and unconditional acceptance between Patience and her sisters—as well as Ethan’s connection with Mark—added so much heart. Gerald was an absolute scene-stealer, adding just the right amount of comic relief.
The book nails the stalker rom-com vibe: it is unhinged, chaotic, hilarious, and genuinely fun. The supporting cast brings so much personality to the table that I desperately hope the author expands this universe into a series focused on them.
My only minor critique is that a few chapter transitions felt slightly abrupt, and a couple of plot points could have used more depth and backstory. However, that didn't stop me from having a blast reading it.
If you are looking for a dark, morally gray romance packed with humor, obsession, and pure chaos, Tormented & Tulips is a must-read.
Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
I received an advance reader copy via NetGalley and Victory Editing Co-op, and I am sharing my honest thoughts voluntarily.
From the second I laid eyes on the title and cover, I was sold. As a huge fan of dark romantic comedies, I had high expectations, and this story delivered in the best way possible.
There is something strangely satisfying about two serial killers falling for each other while targeting people who actually deserve it. Patience and Ethan’s dynamic is top-tier; they view their dark habits as a fine art form, and watching them challenge and refine each other's "work" was incredible to read. Beyond the main pairing, the familial loyalty is stellar. The deep bond and unconditional acceptance between Patience and her sisters—as well as Ethan’s connection with Mark—added so much heart. Gerald was an absolute scene-stealer, adding just the right amount of comic relief.
The book nails the stalker rom-com vibe: it is unhinged, chaotic, hilarious, and genuinely fun. The supporting cast brings so much personality to the table that I desperately hope the author expands this universe into a series focused on them.
My only minor critique is that a few chapter transitions felt slightly abrupt, and a couple of plot points could have used more depth and backstory. However, that didn't stop me from having a blast reading it.
If you are looking for a dark, morally gray romance packed with humor, obsession, and pure chaos, Tormented & Tulips is a must-read.

The fact that this is the authors debut novel quite LITERALLY blows my mind - it is INCREDIBLE. I am officially a fan for LIFE. In less than 24 hours, even while managing work & household tasks, I managed to both start AND finish this book…I literally could NOT put it down!!

The overall plot of Tormented & Tulips was a solid 5/5 for me. Written incredibly well with (what I consider) perfect pacing is what quite literally got me hooked...and then ✨kept✨ me hooked. Action, dialogue, and internal monologue were well-balanced with one another making the entire thing flow from the 1st word to the last. Stellar descriptions/descriptors with the perfect amount of detail - not so overflowing with it that it feels overdone or disingenuous.

Balance between spice & plot was 5/5 as well! This is the type of book that favors the slow burn & leans heavily into the plot as opposed to spice. There were only a small handful of spicy scenes but trust me when I say: you’ll probably need to just go ahead and stick yourself in the freezer after you read them to cool yourself down 🥵

Is this the book to pick up if your mood is all spice all the time? Definitely not. Is this a book that gives you a captivating plot, main characters (and supporting characters, too, tbh) you love even though in theory they are walking red flags just...in the best way? Yes. 1,000% yes!!!

Oh, and trust me ✨again✨ when I say this: Ethan? Yeah, he’s totally going to be your next book boyfriend 😂

If any of this sounds like a fit for your bookish interests, then you are going to WANT to get your hands on this ASAP!!!