This book lives up to the hype and blurb, exceeding all expectations! Imagine "Brooklyn 99" meets "The Charm Offensive" in this sparkling romantic murder mystery. It's murder cute in the first degree when a detective finds himself falling for the lead suspect in a career-making case. The combination of witty banter, quirky characters, and a suspenseful plot makes this an absolutely captivating read.

Un detective y una estrella de rock se conocen cuando el primero está investigando un caso de asesinato y su principal sospechoso es el famoso cantante.

Fue una lectura ligera, rápida, con romance y muy entretenida.





Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

You know those books where halfway through reading it you start googling the author to see what else they wrote so you can read those next, even though you haven't even finished the current book yet, but you just love it so much? That was "He's To Die For" for me. It wasn't your typical procedural detective book, it wasn't a rom-com...it was a perfect blend of mystery, LGBTQ romance, and comedy.

I really liked this book! This was the first time I’ve read a book by this author and I was not disappointed!

He's to Die For by Erin Dunn is a heartwarming and delightful queer romance that skillfully blends humor, emotional depth, and a romance. This was a lovely, low-stress book and I recommend it.

A special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for a ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Sinopsis en español:

A los 29 años, el detective Rav Trivedi es el miembro más joven del escuadrón de homicidios de la policía de Nueva York, y su futuro parece brillante. Puede que sea un poco un extraño en el departamento, un británico gay educado en la liga Ivy con debilidad por los trajes de diseñador, pero su ascenso meteórico y su tasa de resolución demuestran que pertenece.

Así que cuando su CO le asigna la iniciativa en el asesinato de alto perfil de un ejecutivo de registro, Rav está listo para la acción. No se distraerá con los equipos de televisión, los tabloides o lo que está de moda en las redes sociales, ni por la estrella de rock ridículamente caliente con un motivo claro y sin coartada.

Esto es todo, su oportunidad, y no lo va a arruinar, ciertamente no al enamorarse de su sospechoso número uno...




Reseña: 3.5⭐️

Es una comedia romántica entre un detective y una estrella de cine que se conocen en un caso. Es una lectura ligera rápida de leer con un misterio, un asesinato, comedia y romance.



Gracias NetGalley por el ARC.

3.5 stars! I don’t typically read romance because spice makes me uncomfortable and fluff makes me cringe. So I’m definitely not the target audience for this book, but getting past that, I did enjoy it. I thought it was well written and I was surprised it was a debut novel.

I enjoyed the twists this book took. There were so many possibilities for who the bad guy would be, and any of them would have been believable. I didn’t see the actual bad guy coming, so that’s a plus too.

Overall, I enjoyed and would read more from this author!

This mix of mystery and romance is beautifully told, in a close third-person present tense that gives the immediacy of being there as it happens, with the evockativeness of knowing the central character's thoughts and observations. And he is an astute and sophisticated observer, whose viewpoint is well worth the ride. I thought perhaps it strayed a little too far into Danielle Steele territory, but that's probably due to my own, er, preferences. Excellent storytelling!

4.75 stars
Holy crap, I. ATE. THIS. UP!!! And left no crumbs!! Erin Dunn's debut novel He's To Die For was definitely to die for! This MM murder mystery romance was so much more than I was expecting it to be. Posh, fashionable, and slightly narcissistic Detective Rav Trivedi is the youngest member of NYPD's homicide squad and as an openly gay cop, he feels like he has a lot to prove. When his boss gives him a case that could prove to everyone he is where he belongs, he is determined not to mess it up. So what happens when the prime suspect for the murder is a broody, super-sexy rock star that Rav can't keep his eyes off? Sparks start to fly between Rav and Jack but at what cost? I highly recommend checking it out when it releases June 3, 2025!!
Thank you to Netgalley, St. Martin's Press, and the author for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

He’s to Die For by Erin Dunn is a blend of romance and mystery. The lead homicide detective falls for his prime suspect in this MM romance. It’s witty and I actually laughed out loud at times while reading it. A romance with an average Joe and a celebrity is always a good time.

The mystery of the case kept the story interesting. And with the descriptions of Jack Vale and his music, I’m pretty sure that I was swooning for him. No wonder Rav fell for him, career be damned. Overall, I liked this one.

This was an interesting and well developed novel. The main characters were nicely fleshed out despite being a somewhat unlikely pair: one a gay British aristocrat who works as a detective for the NYPD; the other a shy rock star and murder suspect. I found them both quite appealing which made the book interesting, plus there was an ongoing whodunnit murder plot.

A murder mystery, but the main characters are a rock star and a detective on the murder case? This book lived up to the description and surpassed my expectations. It had just the right balance of murder mystery, romance, and character development. I loved the characters so much—the MCs along with the members of the band and Rav’s colleagues and other friends. This book kept me in my toes the whole time, and still kept me guessing.

Thank you to St. Martins press and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a fun read with a great mystery, a gay love story, and two really terrific main characters. I hope to see more of Detective Rav Trivedi in the future.

This book was a lot of fun—even if it was not precisely my cup of tea (just a teensy bit graphic for my taste, but that is truly a me problem and not a problem with the story or the writing!) If you love a rom-com sexy love at first sight story with a sprinkle of Brooklyn 99, you have found your book.

This right here is enough!!!!

Ya, this book is great. The main character is hilarious; I adore his relationship with Jack, and I’m looking forward to Will’s sequel.

There was a lot more thrill in this book than I anticipated. It definitely focuses on being a crime novel first and romance as a close second. It’s also a slightly slow burn. But there’s a HEA & that is all I dream of :)

Thank you #NetGalley for this ARC.

Rav is a new detective who is solving a high-profile murder, which is attracting a lot of media attention. He finds chemistry with the main suspect, but he’s determined not to let this get in the way of his investigation.

This is Erin Dunn’s debut novel. It is well-written and well-paced. It’s more of a cozy murder mystery with a great romance. Even though it is somewhat cozy, the stakes were still high and kept me interested throughout the book.

It’s a dual-POV and I enjoyed reading from both characters. They had distinctive voices and were fleshed out. The romance was sweet and the banter was decent.

Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press / Minotaur Books for allowing me to read this book early. The opinion in this review is my own.

Thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the ARC!

One of my main reasons for joining NetGalley was because something I am genuinely passionate about is getting to discover debut authors. It’s a thrilling feeling to find an author who is just starting their journey. Erin Dunn is a debut author, and it is WILD to believe it. This book is SO polished, SO perfect. The characters are so well developed, the story is so tight, the writing is so funny and easy and natural.

One aspect I felt truly shone was the mystery and ongoing murder spree that drives the book. I’m not a huge fan of the mystery genre in general, as generally there’s not much in between “so transparent a child could guess whodunnit” to “so contrived as to be nonsensical,” but this book shot straight through the middle with a solution that was laid out plainly on the page but so cleverly obfusticated that I was guessing right along with Rav.

The romance was perfect and I fell in love along with both the MCs. I loved that this was not a split POV romance, which would have ruined the suspense and tension. Both MCs were so perfectly and naturally fleshed out. All the characters were, with even antagonistic characters having nuance.

This was certainly one of the best titles I’ve read so far this year, and I am more than eager to see what Dunn follows this up with. I greedily would love to see this as a series, with Rav continuing his career, but I am confident that anything at all this author comes out with will be a winner. Highly recommended.

This book was fantastic, when a cop falls for the number one suspect nothing could go wrong right?

The characters were likeable and the plot twists just kept coming
Highly enjoyable read

Kindle Copy for Review from NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press and Minotaur.

I received a free, advance copy of this book and this is my unbiased and voluntary review.

What could possible go wrong when a NY Detective falls in love with the main suspect. Love has no boundaries or does it. It’s a romance thriller where you root for them despite themselves. You want to enjoy the diverse characters and plot twists that will make your day.

was overall very well done. the characters were well thought out, the banter was decent, and the story was really good! I am thankful for the chance to have read it