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To Die For #2
Evil is Forever
In this sizzling sequel to One Killer Night, a special effects artist and a hotshot chef put their shared past to the test to survive a stalker—and their feelings for each other.
It’s been two years since Evie and Chase clawed their way out of the real-life horror movie that would define most people. They’ve finally moved on.
Or so they thought.
Evie’s doing special effects for a new slasher film. Chase is preparing to open his own restaurant. But it’s not work that’s getting to them—it’s each other. While Chase still has his heart-eyed sights set on Evie, she’s got hers on the nearest exit. And she’s dreaming up the best comeback to whatever annoying thing he says next.
So what if he saved her life? She’s already kissed him more than enough times. They’re even now, right?
But when fate (or some nefarious plot) forces them into the same living quarters, things between Evie and Chase go from lukewarm to red hot. Trouble is, their romantic rendezvous aren’t as private as they think.
Someone’s watching. And if they don’t figure out who, their next brush with death could be their last.
It’s been two years since Evie and Chase clawed their way out of the real-life horror movie that would define most people. They’ve finally moved on.
Or so they thought.
Evie’s doing special effects for a new slasher film. Chase is preparing to open his own restaurant. But it’s not work that’s getting to them—it’s each other. While Chase still has his heart-eyed sights set on Evie, she’s got hers on the nearest exit. And she’s dreaming up the best comeback to whatever annoying thing he says next.
So what if he saved her life? She’s already kissed him more than enough times. They’re even now, right?
But when fate (or some nefarious plot) forces them into the same living quarters, things between Evie and Chase go from lukewarm to red hot. Trouble is, their romantic rendezvous aren’t as private as they think.
Someone’s watching. And if they don’t figure out who, their next brush with death could be their last.
279 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 10, 2026
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About the author
Trilina Pucci
23 books4,848 followersTrilina Pucci, a #1 Amazon and USA TODAY Bestselling Author, is a connoisseur of pop culture and SANPELLEGRINO, but her true passion lies in crafting tantalizing romantic novels that delve into the depths of desire, emotion, and even hearty belly laughs.
When she's not penning steamy love stories, you'll find her indulging in Netflix marathons with her husband, Anthony (Residence is a fan fave), and their three not-so-little ones.
When she's not penning steamy love stories, you'll find her indulging in Netflix marathons with her husband, Anthony (Residence is a fan fave), and their three not-so-little ones.
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November 2, 2025
I liked it better than the first one!
I think the romance part is just as spicy but funnier and more to my tastes.
Without any spoilers, the stalker / slasher part is stronger, with interesting twists and good tension.
The pacing was faster, and I loved the banter and I think the sort of enemies-to-lovers trope was done right.
I had a good time.
I think the romance part is just as spicy but funnier and more to my tastes.
Without any spoilers, the stalker / slasher part is stronger, with interesting twists and good tension.
The pacing was faster, and I loved the banter and I think the sort of enemies-to-lovers trope was done right.
I had a good time.
February 17, 2026
Chase has never tried to hide or downplay his desire for Evie. Through a series of, seemingly, unrelated events, the special effects artist and hotshot chef, end up sharing living quarters.
As they find themselves living another outrageous, nightmare, the ever aloof, Evie, realizes that Chase is, not only the only one she feels safe with, but that he is the only one who will protect her at all costs.
Trilina is the queen of spicy banter! Chase’s smutty dimple. The Hookers?!?! 🫶🏻 Seriously though, there is not another author who can successfully pull off a smutty romcom like Trilina. Not to mention the secondary slasher storyline. Prove me wrong.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Format: 📱
🗄️ Genre: Contemporary Romance
🗂️ Subgenre(s): Dark, Mystery/Suspense, New Adult, RomCom, Slasher Vibes
Ending: 💗 {HEA}
POV: 👫🏻 {Dual | Present}
Emotions: 🙄😂😳🥵😍
Darkness: 🖤
Burn: 🔥🔥🔥
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
✨ Tropes: Enemies-to-Lovers, Family Saga, Forced Proximity, Heroine in Danger, One Night Stand
💫 Microtropes: Boy Obsessed, Caretaker/Protective MMC, POC/Interracial, Sassy FMC, Trauma Bonding, “Yes, Sir”
🔆 Character: Chef, Special Effects Designer
💋 Kinks: Dirty Talk
🤰🏻 Pregnancy: n/a
🚩 Red Flags: Alphahole, Touch-Her-and-💀
⛔️ Safety Squad: Stalker (Not MMC), Unaliving, Violence, and other potentially triggering elements. Triggers may appear both on- and off-page and in the past and/or present. If you have any hesitation, check the warnings before diving in. Otherwise, blind is best!!
📍 Setting: Los Angeles, California 🇺🇸
📣 Type: Evil is Forever is part of the To Die For series of interconnected standalones. While no other books need to be read in order to follow the story, reading prior books may enhance the experience.
⚠️ Warning: This steamy read will leave your panties damp and your cheeks flushed.
🛑 Be Advised: My Goodreads shelves are … explicit in both senses. As such, they could be considered spoiler-y.
As they find themselves living another outrageous, nightmare, the ever aloof, Evie, realizes that Chase is, not only the only one she feels safe with, but that he is the only one who will protect her at all costs.
Trilina is the queen of spicy banter! Chase’s smutty dimple. The Hookers?!?! 🫶🏻 Seriously though, there is not another author who can successfully pull off a smutty romcom like Trilina. Not to mention the secondary slasher storyline. Prove me wrong.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Format: 📱
🗄️ Genre: Contemporary Romance
🗂️ Subgenre(s): Dark, Mystery/Suspense, New Adult, RomCom, Slasher Vibes
Ending: 💗 {HEA}
POV: 👫🏻 {Dual | Present}
Emotions: 🙄😂😳🥵😍
Darkness: 🖤
Burn: 🔥🔥🔥
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
✨ Tropes: Enemies-to-Lovers, Family Saga, Forced Proximity, Heroine in Danger, One Night Stand
💫 Microtropes: Boy Obsessed, Caretaker/Protective MMC, POC/Interracial, Sassy FMC, Trauma Bonding, “Yes, Sir”
🔆 Character: Chef, Special Effects Designer
💋 Kinks: Dirty Talk
🤰🏻 Pregnancy: n/a
🚩 Red Flags: Alphahole, Touch-Her-and-💀
⛔️ Safety Squad: Stalker (Not MMC), Unaliving, Violence, and other potentially triggering elements. Triggers may appear both on- and off-page and in the past and/or present. If you have any hesitation, check the warnings before diving in. Otherwise, blind is best!!
📍 Setting: Los Angeles, California 🇺🇸
📣 Type: Evil is Forever is part of the To Die For series of interconnected standalones. While no other books need to be read in order to follow the story, reading prior books may enhance the experience.
⚠️ Warning: This steamy read will leave your panties damp and your cheeks flushed.
🛑 Be Advised: My Goodreads shelves are … explicit in both senses. As such, they could be considered spoiler-y.
February 17, 2026
3.75 / 5 Stars
This was a fun sequel to One Killer Night where we finally got to see Evie and Chase’s stories. The first book really blew me away so I had some really high expectations and even though I think I like the first book more, I am happy to see our friends again.
You will probably like this book if you like:
🔪 Second book in a duology where there is a killer on the loose
🖤 Hate to love
🔪 He falls first and harder
🖤 Twists
I really loved the glimpses of Chase and Evie in the first book. He says something exceptionally dumb, she puts him in his place, he loves it, she hates it. I think what was a bit tough for me here was that we saw mostly all of Chase’s douchey exterior for the first third and then he became more vulnerable and human. I wish we had seen that earlier because then I would have rooted for them more. Chase is meant to be a man-child and a tad annoying but it feels more endearing when you know he isn’t two dimensional. And you can see why Evie would start to warm up to him. When they do get together, I was in it with them and was happy to see them as a couple.
The book really works in the thriller aspect. The author is able to create a really creepy environment where everything feels like it could be a clue or could give you a jump scare. I felt like the book built well on the spooky history and I liked the twist.
I do think you need to read the first book first before reading this one. Not only because the first book is great but because there are a lot of references to what happened. So if you like the hate to love trope and this intrigues you, start with book one and enjoy the ride.
Thank you Montlake and NetGalley for providing the eARC! All opinions are my own.
Publication Date: February 10, 2026
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Pre-Read Thoughts: I loved the first book in this series and how we get to explore Evie (grumpy, black cat) and Chase (idiot). I, once again, will likely have to read this while it is light out or have nightmares 😂
This was a fun sequel to One Killer Night where we finally got to see Evie and Chase’s stories. The first book really blew me away so I had some really high expectations and even though I think I like the first book more, I am happy to see our friends again.
You will probably like this book if you like:
🔪 Second book in a duology where there is a killer on the loose
🖤 Hate to love
🔪 He falls first and harder
🖤 Twists
I really loved the glimpses of Chase and Evie in the first book. He says something exceptionally dumb, she puts him in his place, he loves it, she hates it. I think what was a bit tough for me here was that we saw mostly all of Chase’s douchey exterior for the first third and then he became more vulnerable and human. I wish we had seen that earlier because then I would have rooted for them more. Chase is meant to be a man-child and a tad annoying but it feels more endearing when you know he isn’t two dimensional. And you can see why Evie would start to warm up to him. When they do get together, I was in it with them and was happy to see them as a couple.
The book really works in the thriller aspect. The author is able to create a really creepy environment where everything feels like it could be a clue or could give you a jump scare. I felt like the book built well on the spooky history and I liked the twist.
I do think you need to read the first book first before reading this one. Not only because the first book is great but because there are a lot of references to what happened. So if you like the hate to love trope and this intrigues you, start with book one and enjoy the ride.
Thank you Montlake and NetGalley for providing the eARC! All opinions are my own.
Publication Date: February 10, 2026
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Pre-Read Thoughts: I loved the first book in this series and how we get to explore Evie (grumpy, black cat) and Chase (idiot). I, once again, will likely have to read this while it is light out or have nightmares 😂
February 27, 2026
I rated this book 4.5 Stars
This was such a fun follow‑up to One Killer Night. I loved the new narrators — the duet format works perfectly for Chase and Evie because they feel so different from Noah and Goldie. Their dynamic is its own thing, and the narration really brought out their personalities.
Evie had me laughing out loud from the very beginning. Her dramatic internal monologue, her stubbornness, the way she tries so hard to pretend she doesn’t like Chase… she’s hilarious. And Chase? He absolutely stole this book. In book one he was the clueless, lovable side character, but here he is the sweetest, most determined man alive. The way he slowly wears Evie down, the way he plans and schemes to win her over — it was adorable. He was head‑over‑heels from the start, and it showed in every scene.
The mystery was fun and twisty, and I genuinely didn’t know where it was going. I had theories, I suspected a few people, and I still got thrown off. The setup had me second‑guessing everything — the movie set, the camp lore, the weird coincidences, the creepy moments — and the reveal was wild in a way that felt very slasher‑sequel: bigger, weirder, and leaning into the “fans gone too far” vibe.
What I loved most was Evie’s growth. She starts the book terrified and trying to outrun her trauma, but when everything goes sideways, she shows up. She’s brave, she’s clever, she thinks clearly even when she’s scared, and she becomes her own hero — and Chase’s. Their partnership in the final act was one of my favorite parts of the whole book.
The ending was sweet and satisfying, and I loved the little glimpses of everyone’s future. Chase and Evie together just make sense, and seeing Noah and Goldie thriving made me smile.
I really enjoyed this book. It didn’t hit quite as hard as book one for me — I think the mystery in the first book was tighter and more emotionally layered — but this was still such a great, fun read with characters I genuinely loved. Chase was the star of this one, and Evie absolutely delivered in the end.
This was such a fun follow‑up to One Killer Night. I loved the new narrators — the duet format works perfectly for Chase and Evie because they feel so different from Noah and Goldie. Their dynamic is its own thing, and the narration really brought out their personalities.
Evie had me laughing out loud from the very beginning. Her dramatic internal monologue, her stubbornness, the way she tries so hard to pretend she doesn’t like Chase… she’s hilarious. And Chase? He absolutely stole this book. In book one he was the clueless, lovable side character, but here he is the sweetest, most determined man alive. The way he slowly wears Evie down, the way he plans and schemes to win her over — it was adorable. He was head‑over‑heels from the start, and it showed in every scene.
The mystery was fun and twisty, and I genuinely didn’t know where it was going. I had theories, I suspected a few people, and I still got thrown off. The setup had me second‑guessing everything — the movie set, the camp lore, the weird coincidences, the creepy moments — and the reveal was wild in a way that felt very slasher‑sequel: bigger, weirder, and leaning into the “fans gone too far” vibe.
What I loved most was Evie’s growth. She starts the book terrified and trying to outrun her trauma, but when everything goes sideways, she shows up. She’s brave, she’s clever, she thinks clearly even when she’s scared, and she becomes her own hero — and Chase’s. Their partnership in the final act was one of my favorite parts of the whole book.
The ending was sweet and satisfying, and I loved the little glimpses of everyone’s future. Chase and Evie together just make sense, and seeing Noah and Goldie thriving made me smile.
I really enjoyed this book. It didn’t hit quite as hard as book one for me — I think the mystery in the first book was tighter and more emotionally layered — but this was still such a great, fun read with characters I genuinely loved. Chase was the star of this one, and Evie absolutely delivered in the end.
February 13, 2026
Not enough body count for a proper sequel slasher, but in many ways this book is even better than the first one. Honestly, who can resist some good banter and spice?
March 18, 2026
3.75 stars - this was a good fun cheesy time. had a twist at the end like book 1 did that was tricky tricky. audiobook was solid
February 12, 2026
The Chemistry between Chase & Evie was supurb in book 1, this book was a little weird and rushed. I can understand a trauma bond but with how much she put off she hated him then randomly banged him in a tub wasnt it for me.
The slasher vibes were on point though "Him" make me feel so uncomfortable at times which was perfect, and I like how Chase was Kidnapped and not Evie so she had to save him.
Also Goldie gets shot then bame Epilogue shes better? Wtf happened to her? I hate how that was just glazed over Noah runs out to find Evie and Chase no mention if Goldie is alive or anything that was not it.
Other wise a good fun book, Narration was perfect.
The slasher vibes were on point though "Him" make me feel so uncomfortable at times which was perfect, and I like how Chase was Kidnapped and not Evie so she had to save him.
Also Goldie gets shot then bame Epilogue shes better? Wtf happened to her? I hate how that was just glazed over Noah runs out to find Evie and Chase no mention if Goldie is alive or anything that was not it.
Other wise a good fun book, Narration was perfect.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 7, 2026
So, obviously, when I got through with the first book, I was salivating for this one. Chase and Evie's love/hate relationship made for some epically diabolical banter. I neeeeeeded to see how these two were going to come around to loving each other.
The banter does keep up in this book - but to be honest, without the buffer of Goldie and Noah, I didn't really understand Evie's 'hatred' of Chase anymore.
For the first half of the book, she just seems to be irritated by his very existence, for no other reason than this started in book 1 and it was plot. There were times her POV chapters literally felt like Pucci was trying too hard to make her ornery.
She had the hots for Chase, but no, we have to be mad at him! ...but why? There was no real actual legitimate reason.
That was a bit disappointing for me. I was hoping to get an IN on their tumultuous dynamic, and instead we just get to watch a woman be a bitch to the guy she likes for a few weeks before finally giving in and sexing him.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
The plot was decent - even if it came just a liiiiiittle bit out of nowhere. I wish there'd been a little more effort put in to it. Either by making the book longer, or giving us more from the reveal of who the bad guy was.
Finally, the transition between I hate him and I love him was crazy fast. To the point where I'm not entirely sure I believed it. I did love the ending, where Evie steps up to defend her man, though.
This was a generally fun and easy read. If you enjoyed book one, you'll probably enjoy this one. Pucci's writing is a riot. I think I just liked Noah and Goldie more. I think the plot in their book made more sense, too.
Did not finish
February 12, 2026DNF @ 15% for talking about bellybuttons and also making Girthmaster references. I can’t do it.
February 12, 2026
A very good follow up to a great book (one killer night). This story picks up with Evie and Chase a few months after the horrific events in book one. You get the same snappy Evie and golden retriever Chase. Through events that force them together they figure out that energy is really chemistry (that only Evie is fighting). The mystery was less of a thriller than the first book but was entertaining. The romance portion was filled with mean flirting and witty comebacks. At any rate, we knew they’d end up together and the biggest surprise in this book was meant to be the mystery. Well, that is where it fell flat to me. It just didn’t make sense. As in we got to the end and the author had to explain the motive and came up with something very random. Aside from that I enjoyed the book. The narrators were new(er) to me and did a great job.
Thank you brilliance publishing for providing an advance review copy in exchange for my honest review.
Thank you brilliance publishing for providing an advance review copy in exchange for my honest review.
October 30, 2025
"Welcome to Camp Murder, where all your nightmares come true and serial adventures awaits"-
Before I start my review I want to thank Netgallery and author Trilina Pucci for giving me this opportunity to ARC read!
If the SCREAM was a slasher steamy sweet romcom book this would be it!
Evil is forever is the second book to this series and it didnt dissapoint!
This book features Chase and Evie, They are cutthroat sarcastical rivals, as the tension and love grows between them something even more sinister and dangerous awaits them.. a stalker always watching them with not so good intentions.
The tension was killing and steamy asf, The spice was great as well! Specially the ✨️ Dough making scene ✨️
The plot twists are insane that had me hooked and gagged for more!
a Chef x Slasher movie maker was such a unique trope to me as well!
And the humor was over the top!
Totally recommend this book once it releases!
Once again I want to thank Netgallery and author Trilina Pucci for giving me this wonderful opportunity to ARC read! 🫶🏻
Before I start my review I want to thank Netgallery and author Trilina Pucci for giving me this opportunity to ARC read!
If the SCREAM was a slasher steamy sweet romcom book this would be it!
Evil is forever is the second book to this series and it didnt dissapoint!
This book features Chase and Evie, They are cutthroat sarcastical rivals, as the tension and love grows between them something even more sinister and dangerous awaits them.. a stalker always watching them with not so good intentions.
The tension was killing and steamy asf, The spice was great as well! Specially the ✨️ Dough making scene ✨️
The plot twists are insane that had me hooked and gagged for more!
a Chef x Slasher movie maker was such a unique trope to me as well!
And the humor was over the top!
Totally recommend this book once it releases!
Once again I want to thank Netgallery and author Trilina Pucci for giving me this wonderful opportunity to ARC read! 🫶🏻
February 12, 2026
“Come on, Evilicious. How are you supposed to be friends if you take off every time I make you shiver?”
Rom-com thriller by Trilina Pucci. Yes, please! She never disappoints by making you laugh and sweat.
The story continues from One Killer Night, with Chase and Evie this time around. They survived a killer and now have PTSD from the whole ordeal. Chase has wanted Evie since he first met her, but she hates him. (Does she really?) Evie keeps Chase at arm’s length with her witty, sassy comebacks. Chase loves the chase. So he annoys her on purpose. (He’s actually hilarious.) The banter is top-tier between them. While they struggle with these new fears, they find comfort in each other. Strange things start to happen, and now they have to figure out who’s behind them. Is there another killer on the loose?
I loved it! The banter, the suspense, the spice. Chefs kiss.
Tropes: enemies to lovers, thriller romcom, suspense, forced proximity, found family, he’s obsessed.
Thank you, Trilina and NetGalley, for the arc, in exchange for my honest review.
Rom-com thriller by Trilina Pucci. Yes, please! She never disappoints by making you laugh and sweat.
The story continues from One Killer Night, with Chase and Evie this time around. They survived a killer and now have PTSD from the whole ordeal. Chase has wanted Evie since he first met her, but she hates him. (Does she really?) Evie keeps Chase at arm’s length with her witty, sassy comebacks. Chase loves the chase. So he annoys her on purpose. (He’s actually hilarious.) The banter is top-tier between them. While they struggle with these new fears, they find comfort in each other. Strange things start to happen, and now they have to figure out who’s behind them. Is there another killer on the loose?
I loved it! The banter, the suspense, the spice. Chefs kiss.
Tropes: enemies to lovers, thriller romcom, suspense, forced proximity, found family, he’s obsessed.
Thank you, Trilina and NetGalley, for the arc, in exchange for my honest review.
March 1, 2026
-“We’re gonna have so much fun. Cross my heart and hope you die.” 🔫
I LOVE THIS SERIES! Stalking, murder, mystery, smut🙌🏼. Very Scream coded book and loved every second of it. Plus I don’t think I’ve ever met an MMC that was more my type. A sarcastic chef/restaurant owner who’s 100% an obsessed simp for the FMC! Plus he speaks multiple languages especially in bed?! And has pretty eyes!!😭 I need him in my life! I’m usually a romantasy reader and ofcourse I have my list of fave “book boyfriends” but Chase Beckett is now going to be my #1 and he doesn’t even have to ride a dragon or kill hordes of people lol.
I LOVE THIS SERIES! Stalking, murder, mystery, smut🙌🏼. Very Scream coded book and loved every second of it. Plus I don’t think I’ve ever met an MMC that was more my type. A sarcastic chef/restaurant owner who’s 100% an obsessed simp for the FMC! Plus he speaks multiple languages especially in bed?! And has pretty eyes!!😭 I need him in my life! I’m usually a romantasy reader and ofcourse I have my list of fave “book boyfriends” but Chase Beckett is now going to be my #1 and he doesn’t even have to ride a dragon or kill hordes of people lol.
March 14, 2026
This deserves a 100⭐️ rating. THIS BOOK WAS SO GOOD!!!!!! An absolutely AMAZING sequel to the first book. I was skeptical that I was going to love it as much as the first but this one takes the cake and then some. THE PLOT TWISTS? IMPECCABLE!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 13, 2026
Vibes vibes vibes!!!!!!!!!!!
March 4, 2026
Just as good as the first book!
February 27, 2026
I liked the first one better
February 7, 2026
I love a down bad MMC and Chase may be one of the most down bad characters I’ve ever read. Two years after Evie & Chase experience what most people only see in slasher films, they think that they’re finally out of the woods. Evie went back to doing special effects for slasher films, and Chase went back to being in unrequited love with Evie. But the past isn’t as far away as it should be when a stalker arrives.
The balance between romance, suspense, and humor creates a novel that readers across genres will enjoy. One of my favorite aspects is the way slasher films are incorporated as it created a perfect visual in my had and further immersed me into the storyline.
Thank you Trilina Pucci, Montlake, and Netgalley for the ARC!
The balance between romance, suspense, and humor creates a novel that readers across genres will enjoy. One of my favorite aspects is the way slasher films are incorporated as it created a perfect visual in my had and further immersed me into the storyline.
Thank you Trilina Pucci, Montlake, and Netgalley for the ARC!
February 18, 2026
Not quite as good as the first, but still very creepy/fun!
December 25, 2025
ARC Review: I was so excited to be able to get an advanced copy of this book!
As someone who primarily read thrillers for a long time, this book hit alllllll the spots for me 😍
I thought I had it all figured out, but then BAM! Trilina knocked me on my butt!
The perfect blend of spice and thrills, this book was CHEF*KSS — iykyk 😉
Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
As someone who primarily read thrillers for a long time, this book hit alllllll the spots for me 😍
I thought I had it all figured out, but then BAM! Trilina knocked me on my butt!
The perfect blend of spice and thrills, this book was CHEF*KSS — iykyk 😉
Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
February 7, 2026
This is my first book from this author and I am HOOKED! I didn’t know what to expect with a horror romance (I’m a scaredy cat) but honestly really enjoyed the thriller vibes with my romance.
I listened to this ALC without reading book 1 and I would suggest reading them in order as book 2 focuses a lot on what happened in book 1 and I think the plot twists would hit harder knowing that information. Both narrators brought this book to life in an immersive, refreshing way that had me absolutely hooked.
Evie, Goldie (sister), Noah (BIL) and Chase (one night stand from sister’s wedding that’s so into her it’s vomiting worthy (in a cute way)) all experienced a traumatic near death experience in book 1. Everyone is shipping Chase and Evie and our lovely FMC will have NONE OF IT. This lil spitfire passionate outspoken lady works in the Special FX department for B list movies so imagine stubborn creative hilariousness.
If you read Butcher & Blackbird or Lights Out and thought, I want the rom com energy with insanely funny banter but with some thriller/ horror stalker (not hot or from MMC) where the primary focus of the story is the romance then please!!! Pick this book up!
Add to your TBR if you like:
- slasher rom-com
- spice and suspense
- golden retriever x black cat
- banterrrrr
- ‘yes chef’ 😏
- forced proximity
- found family
- pop culture references
- he’s obsessed with her 🤭
I listened to this ALC without reading book 1 and I would suggest reading them in order as book 2 focuses a lot on what happened in book 1 and I think the plot twists would hit harder knowing that information. Both narrators brought this book to life in an immersive, refreshing way that had me absolutely hooked.
Evie, Goldie (sister), Noah (BIL) and Chase (one night stand from sister’s wedding that’s so into her it’s vomiting worthy (in a cute way)) all experienced a traumatic near death experience in book 1. Everyone is shipping Chase and Evie and our lovely FMC will have NONE OF IT. This lil spitfire passionate outspoken lady works in the Special FX department for B list movies so imagine stubborn creative hilariousness.
If you read Butcher & Blackbird or Lights Out and thought, I want the rom com energy with insanely funny banter but with some thriller/ horror stalker (not hot or from MMC) where the primary focus of the story is the romance then please!!! Pick this book up!
Add to your TBR if you like:
- slasher rom-com
- spice and suspense
- golden retriever x black cat
- banterrrrr
- ‘yes chef’ 😏
- forced proximity
- found family
- pop culture references
- he’s obsessed with her 🤭
February 13, 2026
Such a Fun Sequel!!
I really loved this one!! It was fun, cute, and genuinely made me laugh. I already liked Chase and Evie in One Killer Night, so getting their story was such a treat. The first book is still my favorite, but this sequel was incredibly entertaining and didn’t disappoint.
Evie is still dealing with the trauma from what happened before, even if she insists she’s fine. Watching her slowly find comfort and safety in Chase—the one person she claims she can’t stand—was really sweet.
She’s all black cat energy, sharp and defensive, while Chase is pure golden retriever vibes: patient, devoted, and completely all-in from the start. Watching him prove, again and again, that he wasn’t going anywhere until she gave in? Loved every second.
The banter was hilarious, and the suspense kept things interesting without being too heavy—the plot twist definitely caught me off guard. Trilina does such a great job balancing humor, tension, and just enough thriller vibes to keep you hooked.
Audiobook note: highly recommend it. Audrey Obeyn and Robert Hatchet absolutely brought this story to life—the banter hit even harder, and the tension was chef’s kiss.
If One Killer Night worked for you, you’re going to have a great time with this one—fun, spicy, and full of that perfect rom-com thriller energy. 🖤
I really loved this one!! It was fun, cute, and genuinely made me laugh. I already liked Chase and Evie in One Killer Night, so getting their story was such a treat. The first book is still my favorite, but this sequel was incredibly entertaining and didn’t disappoint.
Evie is still dealing with the trauma from what happened before, even if she insists she’s fine. Watching her slowly find comfort and safety in Chase—the one person she claims she can’t stand—was really sweet.
She’s all black cat energy, sharp and defensive, while Chase is pure golden retriever vibes: patient, devoted, and completely all-in from the start. Watching him prove, again and again, that he wasn’t going anywhere until she gave in? Loved every second.
The banter was hilarious, and the suspense kept things interesting without being too heavy—the plot twist definitely caught me off guard. Trilina does such a great job balancing humor, tension, and just enough thriller vibes to keep you hooked.
Audiobook note: highly recommend it. Audrey Obeyn and Robert Hatchet absolutely brought this story to life—the banter hit even harder, and the tension was chef’s kiss.
If One Killer Night worked for you, you’re going to have a great time with this one—fun, spicy, and full of that perfect rom-com thriller energy. 🖤
March 13, 2026
18 months after the trauma at the end of OKN, special effects artist Evie is having panic attacks and trying not to lust after chef Chase, while Chase is wooing her with the patience of a saint. Meanwhile a creepy creeper is watching them both, leaving gag gifts in toilets and stealing her pet fish (RIP Knievie), all building up to another night of terror.
Evie frustrated me a bit. She is too insecure and embarrassed to admit she likes Chase so she is constantly mean to him, which makes for fun banter between the two but also, come on woman, be serious! Luckily outside forces orchestrate the two of them living under one roof and forced proximity leads to the inevitable kinky dough kneading scene.
When the night of terror eventually arrives there are enough red-herrings that you may not guess who the villain is. But, if you’ve seen the first 3 Scream movies it will probably hit you like a jump scare.
There are a couple of chapters where it’s just Evie panicking and flashing back to the past, and it’s super confusing, just speed the audio up to where she remembers she has a crossbow and you’ll be grand.
3.5 stars rounded up
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Evie frustrated me a bit. She is too insecure and embarrassed to admit she likes Chase so she is constantly mean to him, which makes for fun banter between the two but also, come on woman, be serious! Luckily outside forces orchestrate the two of them living under one roof and forced proximity leads to the inevitable kinky dough kneading scene.
When the night of terror eventually arrives there are enough red-herrings that you may not guess who the villain is. But, if you’ve seen the first 3 Scream movies it will probably hit you like a jump scare.
There are a couple of chapters where it’s just Evie panicking and flashing back to the past, and it’s super confusing, just speed the audio up to where she remembers she has a crossbow and you’ll be grand.
3.5 stars rounded up
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November 1, 2025
4.5
If you loved One Killer Night then I promise you will love this book! It is a perfect sweet and steamy slasher rom-com that consists of thick tension and hilarious banter.
I absolutely loved this book, I knew that I would but it really did not disappoint. It follows Evie and Chase, who are absolutely hilarious together - Evie proclaims her hatred for Chase while Chase proclaims his love her Evie - let’s just say the tension is tensioning and the denial is denialing when they are forced to live together
While the tension and denial grows thick, it finally snaps leaving love to grow between them buttttttt both Evie and Chase start to face something more sinister and dangerous together….lets just say this has a shocking plot twist that left me SHOOK
This was honestly such a great book! I was hooked from the start and did not want to put it down. I loved Chase and Evie in the first book and I love them even more. Chase is a total sweetheart who knows what he wants and Evie is completely adorable with her ‘black cat’ personality. I love them both and I loved how their relationship progressed
The banter between them was hilarious and the chemistry was intense - they were SO HOT together.
I loved this book and I definitely recommend reading it!
Chefs kiss🧑🍳- literally
Thankyou NetGalley and Montlake for the ARC🥰
If you loved One Killer Night then I promise you will love this book! It is a perfect sweet and steamy slasher rom-com that consists of thick tension and hilarious banter.
I absolutely loved this book, I knew that I would but it really did not disappoint. It follows Evie and Chase, who are absolutely hilarious together - Evie proclaims her hatred for Chase while Chase proclaims his love her Evie - let’s just say the tension is tensioning and the denial is denialing when they are forced to live together
While the tension and denial grows thick, it finally snaps leaving love to grow between them buttttttt both Evie and Chase start to face something more sinister and dangerous together….lets just say this has a shocking plot twist that left me SHOOK
This was honestly such a great book! I was hooked from the start and did not want to put it down. I loved Chase and Evie in the first book and I love them even more. Chase is a total sweetheart who knows what he wants and Evie is completely adorable with her ‘black cat’ personality. I love them both and I loved how their relationship progressed
The banter between them was hilarious and the chemistry was intense - they were SO HOT together.
I loved this book and I definitely recommend reading it!
Chefs kiss🧑🍳- literally
Thankyou NetGalley and Montlake for the ARC🥰
February 7, 2026
Evie and Chase have survived a killer but must now survive their next challenge: cohabitating, which might be difficult when Evie can’t stand chase. Forced into living together, their dynamic begins to shift… but someone is watching them, determined to finish what the previous killer couldn’t.
Unfortunately, this one just wasn’t entirely for me. I don’t think the writing style was my cup of tea, though I really appreciated the snarky banter and the mystery of who was terrorizing Evie and Chase. Wanting to figure out what was going on kept me turning the pages!
Though this is a sequel and could potentially be read as a standalone, I would recommend reading the first book as it does explain some backstory that comes up throughout this sequel.
Overall, this is a fun, quick, steamy read with equal parts thrill and spice. Perfect if you’re in the mood for a fast-paced palate cleanser with strong “spicy thriller” energy.
Thank you to Montlake and NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
Unfortunately, this one just wasn’t entirely for me. I don’t think the writing style was my cup of tea, though I really appreciated the snarky banter and the mystery of who was terrorizing Evie and Chase. Wanting to figure out what was going on kept me turning the pages!
Though this is a sequel and could potentially be read as a standalone, I would recommend reading the first book as it does explain some backstory that comes up throughout this sequel.
Overall, this is a fun, quick, steamy read with equal parts thrill and spice. Perfect if you’re in the mood for a fast-paced palate cleanser with strong “spicy thriller” energy.
Thank you to Montlake and NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
February 10, 2026
“If you wanna see me on my knees? Just ask.”
“I hate you.”
“Marry me.”
PHEW THESE TWO! I didn’t know who was going to kill first, the killer or Evie killing chase cuzzzz this was serious I hate you, I love you vibes and I was soooo here for it!!! After the way One Killer Night ended, I was like excuse me?! Please tell me book # 2 is coming and y’allllll this one DID NOT disappoint!
We are back with our fave foursome after they turned their night of horror into a horror film. But, someone is still lurking in the shadows. Hiding in plain sight, and this time their eyes are set on Evie and Chase. Evie cannot and I mean CANNOT stand Chase. Like his very existence offends her. Chase has his sight set on her and only her and will stop at nothing to make her his. But throw in a little forced proximity and a stalker still on the loose, you get explosiveness that’ll have you saying “Yes Chef.”
They thought the past was behind them, but little did they know, they were the stars of the sequel. As a fan of campy horror stories, I absolutely loved that Trilina gave us a hot and scary romance. There truly is nothing like a Trilina Pucci book! One Killer Night and Evil is Forever OUT NOW! Enter if you daarrreeee
“I hate you.”
“Marry me.”
PHEW THESE TWO! I didn’t know who was going to kill first, the killer or Evie killing chase cuzzzz this was serious I hate you, I love you vibes and I was soooo here for it!!! After the way One Killer Night ended, I was like excuse me?! Please tell me book # 2 is coming and y’allllll this one DID NOT disappoint!
We are back with our fave foursome after they turned their night of horror into a horror film. But, someone is still lurking in the shadows. Hiding in plain sight, and this time their eyes are set on Evie and Chase. Evie cannot and I mean CANNOT stand Chase. Like his very existence offends her. Chase has his sight set on her and only her and will stop at nothing to make her his. But throw in a little forced proximity and a stalker still on the loose, you get explosiveness that’ll have you saying “Yes Chef.”
They thought the past was behind them, but little did they know, they were the stars of the sequel. As a fan of campy horror stories, I absolutely loved that Trilina gave us a hot and scary romance. There truly is nothing like a Trilina Pucci book! One Killer Night and Evil is Forever OUT NOW! Enter if you daarrreeee
February 11, 2026
This is book 2 in the To Die For series. I recommend reading book 1 first as a lot of what the main characters and side characters deal with in this book started in book 1.
Just like book 1, this one did a great job of making you feel like you're in a 90's rom com/slasher movie. This was fun, spicy, and intense, especially at the end. The villain was a total surprise, I did not see the twist coming.
Chase and Evie took some work to get together partially because of Evie's denial but Chase never gave up. Even when he was annoying her, she couldn't stay away. Glad they got their HEA.
👨🍳Chef MMC
💗Enemies To Lovers
🔪90s Slasher Vibes
🔥“Good Girl” and “Yes, Chef”
Thank you, Trilina Pucci and Netgalley for the ARC.
Just like book 1, this one did a great job of making you feel like you're in a 90's rom com/slasher movie. This was fun, spicy, and intense, especially at the end. The villain was a total surprise, I did not see the twist coming.
Chase and Evie took some work to get together partially because of Evie's denial but Chase never gave up. Even when he was annoying her, she couldn't stay away. Glad they got their HEA.
👨🍳Chef MMC
💗Enemies To Lovers
🔪90s Slasher Vibes
🔥“Good Girl” and “Yes, Chef”
Thank you, Trilina Pucci and Netgalley for the ARC.
February 15, 2026
3.5⭐️
I enjoyed Chase and Evie. The plot was okay, sometimes the sequel just can’t beat the original. I loved the plot in book one, this one was kind of the same until the twist at the end. I loved the characters and their chemistry, the plot just lacked a bit for me in this one. The twist of who the “bad guy” was completely gave me Billy and Stu vibes, which I loved. But their whole monologue and their plan ended up being not well thought out to me. So there were definitely parts I loved and some that were meh. Still enjoyed it over all.
Read: Audible 🎧
MMC: Chase Beckett
FMC: Evie Monroe
Spice: 2🌶️
Tropes: Dark Horror Rom-Com, Enemies to Lovers, He Falls First, Suspense, 90s Slasher Vibes, Forced Proximity
I enjoyed Chase and Evie. The plot was okay, sometimes the sequel just can’t beat the original. I loved the plot in book one, this one was kind of the same until the twist at the end. I loved the characters and their chemistry, the plot just lacked a bit for me in this one. The twist of who the “bad guy” was completely gave me Billy and Stu vibes, which I loved. But their whole monologue and their plan ended up being not well thought out to me. So there were definitely parts I loved and some that were meh. Still enjoyed it over all.
Read: Audible 🎧
MMC: Chase Beckett
FMC: Evie Monroe
Spice: 2🌶️
Tropes: Dark Horror Rom-Com, Enemies to Lovers, He Falls First, Suspense, 90s Slasher Vibes, Forced Proximity
February 13, 2026
Evil is Forever picks up right where the first book left off, and I ended up having almost the exact same reading experience with this one. After finishing One Killer Night and loving it, a few of us in my book group jumped straight into book two when it released.
Like the first book, the thriller side of the story is what really kept me invested. I did feel like the back-and-forth flirting between Chase and Evie went on a bit longer than I wanted before things shifted back into the tense, high-stakes moments I was waiting for, but I can admit that they genuinely have a really cute connection.
All in all, this was another fun, twisty follow-up from Trilina Pucci. Even though romance isn’t usually my go-to, the suspense and darker turns kept me glued to the book, and I’m glad we continued on with the series as a group!
Like the first book, the thriller side of the story is what really kept me invested. I did feel like the back-and-forth flirting between Chase and Evie went on a bit longer than I wanted before things shifted back into the tense, high-stakes moments I was waiting for, but I can admit that they genuinely have a really cute connection.
All in all, this was another fun, twisty follow-up from Trilina Pucci. Even though romance isn’t usually my go-to, the suspense and darker turns kept me glued to the book, and I’m glad we continued on with the series as a group!
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