Love, murder, and dessert bring two hired assassins together in a darkly romantic novella by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Butcher & Blackbird and Tourist Season.
If anyone can poison a weapons dealer in plain sight, it’s assassin and pastry chef Isla Castillon. Regrettably, it’s competitive contract killer Mateo Rocha who’s accidentally served the delicious but lethal karpatka. Defying professional logic, Isla saves him. Mateo is too hot to die. With off-the-charts chemistry and an undeniable connection, they agree to go after their target together. Unfortunately, he’s guarded by the most terrifyingly sadistic hit man in the business. Isla and Mateo will have to be twice as ruthless and twice as clever to get to their happy ending alive.
If anyone can poison a weapons dealer in plain sight, it’s assassin and pastry chef Isla Castillon. Regrettably, it’s competitive contract killer Mateo Rocha who’s accidentally served the delicious but lethal karpatka. Defying professional logic, Isla saves him. Mateo is too hot to die. With off-the-charts chemistry and an undeniable connection, they agree to go after their target together. Unfortunately, he’s guarded by the most terrifyingly sadistic hit man in the business. Isla and Mateo will have to be twice as ruthless and twice as clever to get to their happy ending alive.
Title: Love Antidote
Author: Brynne Weaver
Publisher: Amazon Original Stories
Expected Publication Date: September 15, 2026
Review:
Thank you to Amazon Original Stories and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this title to read and give my honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
I always wonder if an author will be able to pull me into a story and keep me there for just the length of a novella. Most novellas I read are linked to series or other books. But this one is a stand alone. And I have to say, Weaver had me itching to have this one as a full story!
If you like John Wick or Mr. and Mrs Smith, this one gives those vibes. Two assassins after the same target team up to try and win it all. And in the process they find just a bit of love.
Was this one fast? It sure was. Did the love aspect feel a bit like insta-love? Well, yes, it sort of did but how else can you tell of such a thing in a short story. But what I loved more than even the chemistry that existed between the two main characters was their banter. And banter in the face of murder, or, in this case, poisoning. Do we get to know the characters in depth? Not really but, again, for the length of the story, Weaver did a great job in developing them and making them their own.
I truly don't think there's anything Weaver could write that I would not want to read. What this title gave more than anything else was light hearted fun. I needed a bit of a palette cleanser and this totally fit that bill. Would I love to see this as a full length book? Sure! But I'll take whatever Weaver is willing to throw at me. Cute plot, great pacing, fun banter, and a bit of chemistry made for a quick read!
Brynne Weaver is a #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author and international sensation with over 4 million copies sold in over twenty-five countries to date. She has traveled the world, taken in more stray animals than her husband would probably prefer, and nurtured her love for dark comedies, horror, and romance in both literature and film. During all her adventures, the constant thread in Brynne’s life has been writing. With thirteen published works and counting, Brynne has made her mark in the literary world by blending irreverent dark comedy, swoon-worthy romance, and riveting suspense to create genre-breaking, addictive stories for readers to escape into. Known as the “Queen of Dark Romcom,” Brynne Weaver aspires to write female-focused stories about resilient characters navigating the darker edges of love.
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