Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

Butcher & Blackbird — Annotated Edition

Dark Romance | Standalone (Ruinous Love #1)

Every killer needs a partner.
Every game needs a winner.

Sloane and Rowan aren’t just dangerous…they’re the monsters people warn you about.

Both killers.
Both hunting other killers.
Both very, very good at what they do.

When a chance encounter throws them together, something unexpected forms, not fear… not rivalry…

Recognition.

The kind that only happens when two completely unhinged souls finally meet their match.

So they make it a game.

Every year.
A new target.
A race to the kill.

But somewhere between bloodshed, chaos, and competition...the lines start to blur.

Because this isn’t just a game anymore.

And falling for someone like this?

Might be the most dangerous move of all.

This isn’t just a book — it’s an experience

🖤 Inside your annotated copy:

• Handwritten reactions throughout (yes… the unhinged ones)
• Highlighted scenes that had me gasping, laughing, and questioning everything
• Tabs marking kills, twists & “oh shit” moments
• Raw, chaotic thoughts as the story unfolds

This is not a calm reading experience. This is losing your mind in the margins.

Perfect for readers who love:

• Dark romance with humor + gore
• Morally grey / villain love interests
• “He falls first” energy
• Friends-to-lovers with bite
• Touch her and die vibes
• BookTok reads that are chaotic but addictive

⚠️ Content Notes:

This book includes:

• Graphic violence & serial killers
• Dark humour mixed with gore
• Themes of abuse & trauma
• Morally grey characters & vigilante justice
• Disturbing / explicit content (18+)

Because when two killers fall in love…it’s never going to be soft.