‘Sometimes pain is good. It reminds me that I’m still alive.’

Title: A Killer's Kiss
Rating: 3.8 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Spice: ✖️
Tropes: Slow-burn romance, Whodunit Mystery, UF Sassy Heroine, Age Gap, Crime Fighting Duo, Close proximity, Protective Alpha.

Blurb: A twisted killer is targeting humans in London, leaving a trail of blood and devastation. Vampires, werewolves and pixies are also in danger, and it is up to the Supe Squad to stop it.

Trigger warnings: Graphic Death, Prejudices Against Supes, Guns, Murder Competition

This is the sixth book in the series and we’re back with two twisted psychopath killers who are in a murder competition with each other, which is interesting and disturbing to say the least. Emma has been tasked with catching this duo with fellow detective Colquhoun. The lead detective, Murray, in this one was almost as bad as Collier, but in the opposite direction. He's a spotlight hog who uses the supes to get ahead. He's smart, but not smart enough to make up for his bad attitude. Despite his flaws, he did end up helping with the case, so I'll cut him some slack. The real shining star in this department is Colquhoun. She's a fantastic detective and will be Emma's friend in the end. Emma, Laura and Colquhoun should go out on a night out. They more than deserve some girl time.

But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows for Emma. After being attacked by werewolf Robert, who is deeply grieving the loss of the love of his life, she is tasked to help elsewhere while DC Owen Grace deals with the werewolves. Although Owen seems to be doing a better job in this book than he did in previous books, I'm still not sold on him being the right man for the main supe detective. However, it seems like he's here for the long haul, so I have to stop glowering anytime he comes onto the page. Liza and Owen seem to be seeing each other too and have cute nicknames for each other, which I knew was coming.

The side plot with the wolves wasn't necessarily needed, but it was good for Owen to get more involved with them rather than expecting Emma to always have his back. It will be interesting to see how justice works for Robert after what he’s done. It’s a direct complication with Emma as a witness. It wouldn’t be easy to sweep under the rug, despite what the wolves say about supe justice. It might be the squad’s place to deal with it since what happened involved a human.

We’re also introduced to a new supe called Cassandras where they are able to see things in the future. Cassandras can’t control what comes out of their mouths or what they see, which often leads to disarray. I really enjoyed this twist, Zara seems like such a cool character, although it was weird to see Lukas act so prejudiced against her kind with him being a lord vampire. It goes to show even supes can discriminate when they want to.

As for the romance side of things, it appears as if lukas and Emma are living together. Again, another huge thing we missed out on actually happening. Honestly, I’m not sold on them at this point and I’m not sure I will be. I like him enough as an individual character, but I’m not here for the romance anymore. I’m here for the investigation and murder side. Which is sad because I had high expectations.

Although the ending of this one actually had me intrigued—will this change things between them? Not the proposal. We figured that was coming after the tears of blood necklace, but the Cassandras thing he wouldn’t like it, so maybe we will get some actual development on the page to make up for the lack of it in the last book. I don’t know, I’m wishful thinking at this point. The cliffhanger does have me anticipating the next book. I can’t wait to dive in, despite my lack of excitement for the romance. I’m here for everything else!