My Killer Vacation

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I haven't had the best time with previous TB new releases, it seems like everyone and their dog loved It Happened One Summer, but not me. Although I liked both main characters, their choices/how the book progressed in the final third of the book weren't enjoyable for me. But this book right here? This belongs in the TB hall of fame. Never will I ever... ever... say anything bad about Tessa. Her writing speaks for itself. And no matter how many books she keeps on writing, and what tropes she writes, I will always be reading them and fall hard. Over and over again. Taylor and Myles here are no exception. Not one tiny, hot, scorching, panty stealing, bit! My gosh, when I tell you that the spice is there... THE SPICE IS THERE🌶!! And alongside the murder mystery aspect to it, Tessa always brings the term rom-com to the best level. this doesn’t even account for the fact that he’s so protective over her 😭 he sleeps on her porch to protect her from the killer that’s on the loose, he jumped onto top of her to prevent her from getting hit by a flying object, he freaks out at the THOUGHT of her getting hurt, period.

the writing also ain't it and i have zero hopes for this murder mystery tbh. i should have learned my lesson with Verity because thriller/mystery and romance do not mix well

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Taylor although a bit quirky, is quite humourous and likable. She perceives herself as the serious, responsible type adult but reality is something else (not in an annoying way). She's a total romantic at heart and doesn't shy away from what she wants. But the way she babies her brother (who's twenty three btw) was a bit much. While I do find Myles and Taylor delightful, I only come around to it at the end of the book. The murder mystery at hand was supposed to allow readers to see them outside of a completely romantic context but it was so hard to hit it off with them at the first start with Myles' lewd thoughts and alpha male behavior that always come off as demanding. Like, I know we are doing grumpy-sunshine here but thanks, I've met better Tessa Bailey's hero. And Taylor? is sweet, but also as scatterbrained. Her sudden objective of self-discovery by deciding to investigate a murder case did not sit well with what was supposed to be and what was conveyed. Taylor is cringy, but Myles is even worse. And together? They're the cringiest couple that has ever dared to cringe. nothing is more satisfying than when a book you’ve been mentally hyping up for months, works out. the way this was funny, hot and had a great plot?? it almost feels impossible for a rom-com

I hate reading crappy books. I’m pessimistic enough as it is in real life. The only thing I’m stupidly optimistic about are books. And I’ve become way too attuned to my taste that reading terrible books is not all that common for me. He is the NO commitment guy, he calls her bridezilla, but he finds himself deeply and emotionally attracted to her and he tries to avoid those feelings the entire book. The chemistry between Taylor and Miles was sooo hot 🥵!! Their connection and understanding of what the other person needed was incredible. I loved how they were honest and communicated like adults. this was some insta love bullshit i tell you. myles was ready to rip her panties 0.0000000000001 seconds into meeting her. they talked about sex 0.00001 seconds into meeting. there's the possibility that i am too asexual to get it but... you all really look at someone who you have known for one millisecond and imagine being on all fours for them?? that's wild?Hm… okay look, is this a wonderfully written novel with a beautiful message? Not really. Is it a well-crafted mystery with endless twists and turns? Nah, but is it at least a fun adventure with charming characters and a cute little romance on the side? Again, no. I’m sorry, but I’m pretty sure I hated this.

but also the way he would simp after her omfghdjfuwjx. since he’s always on the road bounty hunting and she has a stable job along with him not thinking he’s relationship material…he gets these confusing thoughts about a future with her. the way letting go of her hand was like climbing Mt. Everest— Dear God, how did I get to a fertility doctor?❞ - WE LOVE AN UNHINGED MAN WHO OVERTHINKS ABOUT THE FUTURE, TRYING TO ADD 2+2 AND SOMEHOW GETTING 800 🙏🏽🙏🏽😭😭 that insta-lust to insta-love journey over five days is wild but what's even more wild is every single myles chapter. usually i'm screaming at the top of my lungs for dual pov. in this case - i would beg the author to get rid of the myles chapters.

None of that happened here, there was no dramatic conflict between the couple, yeah Myles had issues but Taylor fought for him and simultaneously supported him regardless of whether his final decision would've left her heartbroken. There comes in Myles Sumner, the hot, scary private investigator hired to solve the murder. And it’s at first glance that he falls head over heels for Taylor. myles’s characters growth is so amazing. i love the way taylor made him a better person, but also made him realize that he’s better than one mistake he made while he was a detective.