Love & Other Killers by Brynne Weaver is a darkly comedic romance novella set in the Ruinous Love universe, narrated from the point of view of Sloane. Brynne Weaver brings back familiar couples from the trilogy, reuniting them for their brutal annual tradition known as the August Showdown. This year’s target is Allan Munster, a farmer who hides a gruesome secret behind his mild exterior—his chicken farm masks his serial-killer alter ego. The story unfolds as teams divide, plots thicken, and competition overtake camaraderie in a game of lethal scheming, all balanced by sharp humor and sharp edges.

Throughout Love & Other Killers, Brynne Weaver explores what it means to be both monster and human, emphasizing found family, loyalty, and the blurred lines between justice and vengeance. The novella serves as both a satisfying continuation for fans of the Ruinous Love Trilogy and a bridge to her upcoming Seasons of Carnage series, hinting at future conflicts while delivering familiar relationships, spice, and moral ambiguity¹.