“Hello!” Evie bellows next to me pulling me out of my foxy coma.
“What?” I shrug innocently.
“Good grief, Charlie McHobag. You literally just shivered while staring off into the cosmos.” She holds up her hand. “Don’t share. If I had to guess from all that blushing, it’s something I never want to know about. Spare me the trauma.”
I laugh, feeling my cheeks burn as popcorn falls between my sister’s fingers before she shovels more of it into her mouth, then points to the glowing television screen. A scream erupts.
“I said that you were missing the best part.” I look back to the TV as she gets excited. “Oh, look, we have a runner… Why do they always run? The minute they run, everyone watching knows death is imminent.” Evie rolls her eyes. “See? She’s fallen, and she’s never getting up. Tragic. Bye-bye, busty camp counselor number two.”
When Goldie and Noah meet through total chance at a drugstore on Halloween night, it’s the beginning of a wonderful relationship.
Official synopsis:
Love is kind.
Love will stab you from behind.
It’s Halloween night, and out-of-work writer Goldie Monroe’s trip to the drugstore scares up more than the fake blood she’s looking for. It leads to the man of her naughtiest dreams. And in spite of her costume, sparks fly from the moment they meet.
Noah Adler, aspiring sneaker designer, is impossibly gorgeous—like a tatted-up version of Goldie’s favorite blue-eyed vampire. He’s there for candy, but it’s Goldie he can’t resist. When she invites him to her sister’s F/X company bash, he’s all in without a second thought.
The pair’s flirty connection heats up fast, carrying them to electrifying new heights. But after Goldie discovers Noah is hiding a dark secret, it all starts to crumble. Looking for answers about her own past awakens new dangers, and when Goldie and Noah land at a slasher camp for adults, a deadly tragedy threatens to repeat itself. If they can survive this one killer night, they can definitely slay a happily ever after.
This is labeled as the first book in the To Die For duology, with the second book focusing on Goldie’s sister and Noah’s best friend, and releasing February 26, 2026. The first book most definitely did end with a cliffhanger.
In the first book, it is only fate that could bring Goldie and Noah together in such a unique meet-cute. When she throws out a casual invitation to where to find her later, he goes against every thread of his character to take her up on it - and they are inseparable from there on out.
Unfortunately, finding out that he hasn’t been truthful about his past is enough to put Goldie off of Noah forever, regardless of how convincing their attraction had been for nearly a year.
What started as a cozy read escalated in the turn of a page to an intricate plot with a hard-to-explain past. The book earned 3 out of 5 stars, and was great for a read right around Halloween. The relationship between Noah and his "killer," Goldie, was enviable. They brought the chemistry, romance, and smut to the table. When the complications came in, they were clearly spelled out, if somewhat annoying after all the perfection of the life Goldie and Noah were building. This was an intriguing read with unique elements that would appeal to those who enjoy quick thrillers along with a bit of steaminess and fun romance.
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Becki Bayley is a wife, mother, and office drudge. See more of what she’s up to in her fun hours on Instagram, where she posts as SweetlyBSquared.
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This looks like an awesome read. Thanks for sharing.
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