As soon as I saw the Brooklynn 99 comparison I knew I was going to need to read this book. It was one of the best romance novels I have read recently. I felt like the author added just enough of a murder mystery to this romance novel to give it a good twist. I honestly did not see the last twist to the mystery coming! I also really enjoyed the authors writing. I found both of the main characters to be well written and nicely fleshed out. I could imagine them as real people. I also though Rav and Jack really complimented one another, so the romance was really enjoyable, Some parts definitely made me laugh out loud!

I can't wait to make my friends read this once its published!

I received a copy of this e-arc in exchange for an honest review. I LOVED IT!! Never saw each twist coming, super crazy. Love the mystery and romance, never too much of each. Thank you netgalley and Erin Dunn :)

He's to Die For is a charming romantic suspense pairing a rockstar and a homicide detective that broke a few tropes I'm tired of in MM romance in a refreshing way.

First, Detective Rav Trivedi is a breath of fresh air among MM cop romances. Finally, an openly gay cop who's not also hyper-masculine. Rav's Indian-American by way of Britain, a trust fund baby born to a lord and a model, very demanding but distant parents. Posh and classy, he wears the finest designer suits and accessories, a fashion sense that will come in handy in his investigation in a clever complement. But his knowledge of pop culture isn't quite so avant-garde.

Then he meets the latest suspect in his new murder investigation, a rockstar with surprising humility who gets panic attacks. Trivedi's swept up in an embarassing and verging on creepy crush, and the feeling's requited. But it never felt instalove rushed or pockmarked by the usual juvenile misunderstandings; the tension between them was real and exciting. You could immediately tell how they felt about each other even in a single-person point of view, if only they'd figure it out.

The tension came mainly from the forbidden no-no of crushing on a suspect, not so much Jack Vale's celebrity life, though that factored in as well. What I loved about their romance was that it could have easily been purely physical, but they had emotionally intimate, flirty conversations that made each other feel safe and seen. That made me root for them to make it although I was annoyed at the situationship they found themselves stuck in for most of the book, but again understandable given the conflicts of interest.

The mystery, which took center stage, was twisty and kept me guessing. I also liked how this wasn't copganda and it showed Rav's struggles at being taken seriously as more than a "DEI hire" which the department clearly saw him as. I liked how he had the support of his stuffy partner and how his department ribbed him for the viral moments of his romance.

All in all this was a fun mystery and a swoonworthy romance that I felt emotionally connected to.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the advance review copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I really enjoyed this book, it’s refreshing to not have dual POV. I laughed out loud a few times. For a debut book the author did a great job! I look forward to reading more from her!

Very impressive debut novel. The characters are well written and the story was engaging. I really enjoyed the mystery. Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book

I really wanted to like this but it felt slow moving and the murder mystery lacked importance in my opinion.

thank you netgalley and macmillan for the ARC of this book!!! murder romcom music scene and love at first sight with your murder suspect.
this book has not only a wonderful cast of characters, our main focus is on the couple but that doesn’t mean the others are static!! ACAB but we love a queer POC who wants to make a change in the world. Also we love broody pop stars who definitely (maybe?) didn’t kill their manipulative abusive music agent……….

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.