Wrong Cabin, Right Time

by C. Hallman

She’s planning their life together. He’s planning to end hers. A serendipitous meet-cute between a bubbly travel influencer and a reclusive billionaire gets twisted in this immensely sexy, darkly funny romance.

One misdirection, and effervescent vacation-home reviewer Sage Featherstone comes bounding up to the door of the wrong cabin. Lucky her.

The owner is Travis Blacksburg, a broody, out-of-this-world-sexy tech billionaire. A quick look at that GQ body, and Sage’s fantasies are running wild. So are Travis’s. With Sage’s spirited personality, mop of pink hair, and lack of boundaries, Travis can’t wait to kill her. Because that’s what he does. Thirty-eight victims so far. And his latest target just walked into his life, looking absolutely irresistible.

But for a man who usually takes great care with his kills, it’s getting complicated. He’s falling for her. And when Sage catches on to Travis’s secret life, she doesn’t run screaming. Maybe she can fix him. Her life could depend on it, and he’s too hot to abandon. They’re taking ride-or-die romance to the next level, but his moral vices aren’t the only unexpected threat to their happily ever after…

Genres: Dark Romance

255 pages, Paperback

Expected publication June 30, 2026

About the author

C. Hallman is a USA Today Bestselling Author who wrote her debut novel in 2018 and has since published over 100 books in various romance subgenres. Her works have been on numerous bestseller lists and have been translated into 8 languages around the world.
When she doesn't write her next novel, she publishes spicy novellas under the pen name Darcy Rose.

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Reviews

[Marisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was initially a little worried that this book was going to try to be like one of Brynne Weaver’s but it ended up going in its own direction. I haven’t read this author in a while, and when I saw this book, it seemed like a great opportunity to dive into one of her books again. I had enjoyed the last series and had a feeling I would feel the same way about this book.

This was a grumpy x sunshine, and the FMC was the golden retriever. It was cute and entertaining, no high stakes drama. I didn’t laugh out loud, but I was amused.

I was pleasantly surprised that the story ended up being a little bit deeper than I had originally thought. There was more going on behind the scenes that had not been expected which added that extra element we didn’t know the story needed.

It was a nice easy read and I’m looking forward to reading what this author comes up with next.

Thank you Netgalley and Montlake for the opportunity to read this book. All opinions are my own.

[Another Read by Angie · Rating 3 out of 5]

🔪 👀 ARC BOOK REVIEW 👀 🔪

PUB DATE: June 29th 2026

My Rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 3 Hot 🥵 Disturbing Stars

“That’s what I get for not sticking to the original plan. That woman is causing me to lose my mind. She’s a distraction I don’t need. I have to get rid of her sooner rather than later.”

“He is so handsome in a suit. Everything about him is so neat and perfect. Especially his face, which I would like to sit on one day.”

“Wait. Am I comparing sex to a pastry? I blush at my own internal thought. Travis can butter my biscuit any day.”

Ha ! Big Fat Ha! Now that was a dumpster fire I didn’t know I needed !

If you’re looking for a meet cute romance , keep scrolling because this ain’t it !

This is a dark romance thriller , with unhinged characters, raunchy sex scenes, characters you will HATE, serial killers, characters who have zero respect for themselves, characters who lack brain cells and dark humor!

Sage is a travel influencer who knocks on a cabin in the secluded woods ( yah you see where this is going) only to arrive at the wrong cabin….or is it the right cabin 🤔

Travis is a billionaire and he has a thirst for killing….will Sage be his next victim or will he be eating her for dinner 😉

This is a nonsensical page turner with unlikeable characters and will have you rolling your eyeballs so far back in your head you’ll be seeing your past lives 😂😂

I did find it a bit repetitive and some scenes too drawn out but still had me laughing at the diabolical POV’s!!

If you love naughty vulgar stories with serial killers then you might just find this one extra spicy !

Spice Level - 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ ( take that with a grain of salt as I don’t typically read this genre - it could be more or less to you more seasoned steamy readers )

Thank you Netgalley , Montlake & C.Hallman for this Sizzling ARC !

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book in one sitting, I couldn’t put it down. The premise grabbed my attention immediately and it didn’t disappoint.

Free spirit Sage, a travel influencer, accidentally end up at the wrong Airbnb for her stay in North Carolina. Instead of her host, she lands on the doorstep of Travis, an extremely organized, slightly odd, but incredibly gorgeous, neighbor. She has interrupted his perfectly scheduled life and he makes sure she knows it. Sage, however, becomes absolutely infatuated with Travis, immediately dreaming of taking his last name. She craves knowing more about him, what’s a little stalking going to hurt?

When a follower of Sage gets bolder in each message, Sage turns to Travis for help. She works her way into his meticulously scheduled life, and the secrets he works so hard to keep hidden, won’t stay hidden forever. A loaner and a free spirit make quite the match, but Travis will do just about anything to keep Sage as his.

This book was a nice mix of thrill and humor and it didn’t lack in the spice department. I had no problem envisioning this book unfolding and I love how Sage didn’t stop trying to crack Travis’ hard shell. The way he deviated only for her made my heart melt faster than…. well I’ll let you read it to know where I’m going with that.

I will definitely recommend this book to others and I look forward to reading other books by this author.

[M · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you enjoy dark books about serial killers.... this one fits that bill!!

Travis has killed almost 40 people... with his resources (he's a billionaire since he sold a company early on), he has a pretty sweet setup where it would be hard to catch him... unless you live with him....

Sage - is a 20 something Instagram influencer.... pretty much what you would expect from that name & description... she smokes weed & fancies herself in love with Travis from the get go.

There are some decent plot twists and some humor... and spice... but I just didn't love it. The book is told in a dual first person POV, switching back & forth between Sage & Travis. A couple things that were unexpected - he falls for her eventually & changes his mind about killing her, instead trusting her with his secrets & even lets her go when she wants to. She decides that she can live with his lifestyle at first...but that changes later... I won't share more to not give anything away. I did like the ending.

Spice level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Thank you to the author, publisher & Netgalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

[✧ jay ✧ · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF @ 53%

Okay, let's go through the buzz words shall we?

Dark? Yes.
Sexy? At times, yes.
Funny? I'm not seeing it.
Meet-cute? Not in the slightest.

I went into this under the impression that I was going to be met with a grumpy serial killer and sunshine social media influencer dynamic, and all I got was a man with a considerably large stick up his butt and a woman with zero boundary recognition or respect. I was expecting sarcastic quips and comedic timing, not disappointment and confused grimacing. Somewhere around 30% I lost the plot and could not find my way back, which is rather concerning coming from a USA Today Bestselling author.

Additionally, the ARC I received did not have any kind of trigger warning or content disclosure, which I feel is very necessary for some of the topics and events that occur within the story (Chapter 13, I'm looking at you).

[Meeko]

✨ Thank you NetGalley for this ARC

This one unfortunately fell flat for me. The premise sounded fun and the storyline was promising but it felt incredibly rushed and the characters lacked substance. The humour was absolutely there and kept me thoroughly entertained the entire time, however there were some serious topics that were glazed over and really skewed the reading experience.
It’s advertised as a meet cute between the characters but it read more as obsessive and forced sadly. This is definitely personal preference however and I think the right reader could really enjoy this! The writing was quick, fun and easy to get through.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received an ARC from NetGalley.

I had really high expectations for this book, given the synopsis (dark, funny romance).

It sounded like it was going to be a fun and humorous ride, but I found it was really lacking the humor.

I did like Travis from the start - his strict Type A personality and schedule keeping.
But Sage was just not a realistic character, and found her mostly annoying.

For it being a short-ish book, it felt very dragged out. Obviously, the story is pretty far-fetched, but it is still a decent read.

Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[Monika · Rating 3 out of 5]

A grumpy-sunshine serial killer romance. Overall not terrible, but didn’t love it. A solid 3ish star book for me. I thought it was fast paced and easy to read, if not a little predictable. The characters were kind of flat and could have used some more development. MMC is a classic control freak and slave to his routines until suddenly those routines are upended by the FMC who seems like chaos incarnate. She’s obsessed with him - like immediately planning their wedding - he’s annoyed by her and her lack of strict routines. She weasels her way into his life and basically stays there.

[Penelope Bloom · Rating 5 out of 5]

I REALLY enjoyed this book. It was hilarious, sexy, irreverent with very enjoyable main characters including one absolutely precious serial killer and a female main character with absolutely admirable self confidence. I’m going to assume there is a second book in the series because there were some things introduced that weren’t really explored but definitely a book with a HEA (albeit maybe some more things to flesh out). Some problematic elements besides the whole serial killer thing but I think the book acknowledged the problematic nature of them enough (I think?)

[Emma F · Rating 1 out of 5]

Sage, instagrammer and Airbnb reviewer, turns up at the wrong cabin for her stay. She turns up at Travis’, just your average tech billionaire serial killer. He’s planning his next kill. She’s planning their future together.

Sage is incredibly annoying, shallow and marrying herself off to Travis after their first brief meeting. She believes he feels the connection too and essentially throws herself at him. I found her unbearable.

The idea sounded great, the execution was a let down.

[Nat’s Bookshelf · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Travis as a character. While I did like Sage, I felt as though she wasn’t as fully developed. Overall I loved the idea for the novel and the pacing was really good.

I would recommend this novel to those who like fast paced reads, super quirky FMCs, and strangers to lovers.

Thank you to NetGalley, Montlake, and the author for letting me be part of this ARC. Please note all reviews are my honest and unbiased opinion.

[BookishKB]

🌲🖤 Wrong Cabin, Right Time 🖤🌲

📖 Bookish Thoughts
I’ll be sharing my full review closer to publication date.

🔪What to Expect
• Dark romance
• Serial killer MMC
• Sunshine FMC
• Opposites attract
• Morally gray
• Touch her and die energy
• Twisted meet cute
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📅 Pub Date: June 30, 2026
📝 Thank you to Montlake and NetGalley for the advanced copy. All thoughts are my own.

[Elle · Rating 2 out of 5]

The FMC stressed me out so bad and she was so freaking annoying I just can’t. No thanks. Hard pass.

My entire reaction while reading this book was like that Tim Gunn disgust GIF.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for the ARC.