Serial Killer Games by Kate Posey

Posted May 1, 2025 in review Tags:

Serial Killer Games by Kate Posey

Genres: Contemporary Romance
Source: ARC, NetGalley

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What would you do if you thought your coworker was getting away with murder—literally?

Dolores dela Cruz has been dying to spot one in the wild, and he fits the mold perfectly: strangler gloves, calculated charm, dashing good looks that give a leg up in any field . . . including fields of unmarked graves.

The new office temp is definitely a serial killer.

Jake Ripper finds a welcome distraction in his combative and enigmatic new coworker. He hasn’t come across anyone as interesting as Dolores in a long time. But when mere curiosity evolves into a darkly romantic flirtation, Jake can’t help but wonder if, finally, he’s found someone who really sees him, skeletons in the closet and all.

Until Dolores asks Jake’s help to dispose of a body . . .

A morbidly funny and emotionally resonant novel about the ways life—and love—can sneak up on us (no matter how much pepper spray we carry).

Serial Killer Games is both dark and funny in such a strange way. Its sorta romantic. The romance is laced with lots of innuendo initially before they finally take the plunge. But then there is also this Dexter-like vibe… I think the romance made me feel the way the romance did in Dexter-weird.

I appreciated the dark humor and vibes. I’m kind of morbid like that. But the tone changes about half way through the book and I didn’t like it as much. I can’t even really put my finger on why. Maybe once the secrets were out and there was no more awkward dark humor? There should be every reason I loved this book. It totally fits me. I didn’t hate it! It just swerved off the mark. I’m not even sure how to categorize Serial Killer Games for comparison!