Scythe & Sparrow: The Ruinous Love Trilogy
INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
From the #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of the genre-breaking international TikTok sensation Butcher & Blackbird and Leather & Lark comes the final book in the Ruinous Love Trilogyâa friends-with-benefits dark romantic comedy packed with murder, mayhem, and spice.
God, I want to kiss her. I want to feel the heat of her lips against mine. Would she want that? Would she melt against me if she did? Or would the tension I feel between us snap and release something feral inside her? Inside me?
Doctor Fionn Kane is running from a broken heart, one he hopes to mend in small-town Nebraska, far away from his almost-fiancĂ© and his derailed surgical career. Itâs a simpler life: head down, hard work, and absolutely no romantic relationships. He wants none of the circus he left behind in Boston.
But then the real circus finds him.
Motorcycle performer Rose Evans has spent a decade on the road with the Silveria Circus, and it suits her just fine, especially when she has the urge to indulge in a little murder when sheâs not in the spotlight. But when a kill goes awry and she ends up with a broken leg, Rose finds herself stuck in Nebraska, at the home of the adorably nerdy town doctor.
The problem is, not every broken heart can be sewn back together.
. . . And the longer you stay in one place, the more likely your ghosts will catch up.
Tropes: Friends with benefits / Small town romance / Fish out of water/ Forced proximity / Hurt/care / Touch her and die
From the #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of the genre-breaking international TikTok sensation Butcher & Blackbird and Leather & Lark comes the final book in the Ruinous Love Trilogyâa friends-with-benefits dark romantic comedy packed with murder, mayhem, and spice.
God, I want to kiss her. I want to feel the heat of her lips against mine. Would she want that? Would she melt against me if she did? Or would the tension I feel between us snap and release something feral inside her? Inside me?
Doctor Fionn Kane is running from a broken heart, one he hopes to mend in small-town Nebraska, far away from his almost-fiancĂ© and his derailed surgical career. Itâs a simpler life: head down, hard work, and absolutely no romantic relationships. He wants none of the circus he left behind in Boston.
But then the real circus finds him.
Motorcycle performer Rose Evans has spent a decade on the road with the Silveria Circus, and it suits her just fine, especially when she has the urge to indulge in a little murder when sheâs not in the spotlight. But when a kill goes awry and she ends up with a broken leg, Rose finds herself stuck in Nebraska, at the home of the adorably nerdy town doctor.
The problem is, not every broken heart can be sewn back together.
. . . And the longer you stay in one place, the more likely your ghosts will catch up.
Tropes: Friends with benefits / Small town romance / Fish out of water/ Forced proximity / Hurt/care / Touch her and die
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"Scythe and Sparrow," the third instalment in the Ruinous Love trilogy, follows the story of Fionn Kane, the third brother, and Rose Evans. Their relationship is charged with tension and chemistry, encapsulating the classic âwill they or wonât theyâ trope as they find themselves forced into each otherâs proximity. Fionn grapples with his darker tendencies while Rose embarks on a mission to eliminate men who harm women. However, she quickly learns that her convictions are more complex than she initially believed.
Roseâs quirky and endearing nature brings a light-hearted element to the narrative, especially during her interactions with Fionn, who cares for her after she sustains an injury. Their transition from strangers to lovers unfolds in a heartfelt manner, culminating in a long-awaited happily ever after. While "Scythe and Sparrow" may not reach the same emotional heights as the previous books, "B&B" or "L&L," it remains an enjoyable read. Some aspects, like the time jumps and the cotton candy element, felt underwhelming to me. Nevertheless, this book offers romance, emotional depth, and character development, making it a fitting conclusion to Fionn and Roseâs journey, even if it doesnât match its predecessors' intensity.
I think this may be my favorite in the trilogy. the way rose crashes into fionn's life is like whirlwind. and fionn has no choice but to go with it. this book takes you through the ups and downs of a relationship. the way the characters care for each other, but hide it from each other is relatable. they save each other in the end. and the ending is perfect to wrap up all 3 books of this crazy murderous family.
Really enjoyed the first half of this book. A big comeback compared to 2nd book in the trilogy (Leather and Lark). I could not put it down. The only con is the author tried to mesh this ending with the other books in a weird way and the ending got confusing and lost my interest
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