Thank you so much Krista and Becca Ritchie for this ARC!

After how the first book ended, I’ve been impatiently waiting for more. There’s not a single KBR book where I’m not fully invested in each of the characters, and getting a deeper dive into them all was well worth the wait.

Even though this book felt like it was setting up for more to come in the series, the plot was still well paced and engaging. So excited to see how things play out in the next book (and for the side character romances to come) !!!

I really wanted to love this one.... after not really enjoying the first one, I went back to it and did a quick reread on audio to brush up for this one. I didn't like it again. This one was a pretty quick DNF for me - around 40% because it started putting me into a slump. I have loved the addicted series for years! I was so excited for a new KBRitch series, but I just don't think this one is for me.

Book 2 SERVED on a freakn silver platter. If you thought it couldn’t get better than your wrong because this literally was EVERYTHING.

So here’s the lore: You’ve been raised by a mom who could sell ice to an Eskimo and you’ve spent your whole life swindling rich people for fun. Yeah, Phoebe Graves has some serious trust issues. But she’s like, “I’m done with this life. I want to be normal!” (Spoiler alert: normal doesn’t exist in her world).

So, Phoebe and her bestie Hailey move to Connecticut to start fresh, with zero plans to get tangled up in more drama that is until she decides to fake date this rich guy Jake,.. whilr actually falling for Hailey’s brother, Rocky. Yep. Things get messy. Like, way messy. ( I’m so here for it)

Here’s the kicker though, her mom shows up, stirring up trouble with her own manipulative schemes (oh no here we go) It’s like Phoebe can’t escape her past, no matter how hard she tries. And honestly? I live for the chaos. I feel bad for her, but where’s the fun without the run?

The romance? OH boy. It’s electric. Sizzling. Swing. You can practically feel the sexual tension between Phoebe and Rocky through the pages🔥 and every time they’re near each other, I giggle so hard.

If you're looking for a book that’s equal parts steamy, full of twists, and makes you want to scream at the characters because they just won’t make it easy, Destructively Mine is a perfect sequel that will be your new addiction. Trust me. It’s like this book had a baby with the oceans 11 franchise and American Hustle. (Another reason I’m madly obsessed with this series)

I can’t wait for evreyone to pick up this up, and prepare to dive into a world of love, lies, and literally no chill. You won’t regret it….unless, of course, you do regret having zero self-control when it comes to devouring this. Because all it took was one sitting for me to eat. This. Up.

Destructively Mine by Krista and Becca Ritchie brings all the addictive drama, romance, and high-stakes deception that fans of the Addicted series will love. Phoebe Graves is a fascinating protagonist caught between her desire for an honest life and the lingering shadows of her con-artist past.

The fake-dating trope between Phoebe and Jake Waterford is deliciously complicated by her forbidden romance with Brayden “Rocky” Tinrock, creating palpable tension. Phoebe’s mother’s unexpected arrival only ups the stakes, forcing Phoebe to revisit her old tricks to protect the happiness she’s fought so hard to achieve.

Expect steamy moments, heart-wrenching twists, and that signature Ritchie brand of found family and emotional growth. This book is perfect for readers who love complex characters, messy relationships, and stories where love triumphs against all odds. Fans of new adult romance won’t be able to put this one down!

I didn't like this one as much as the first, but it moves the story forwards and creates a good future plot line for the main character's best friend.

Did not finish. I ended up DNFing this book at around 35%. I think most of us have grown to love the ritchie twins through either the addicted or calloway sisters series (i'll forever love connor colbalt) so I think that again I like most of the general public was excited to see this new series and where it would go. I was not blown away by the first book but thought that maybe the twist and turns would amp up in this book. in my opinion it was almost the say it was the opposite. Rocky and Phoebe were almost weirdly overly sexual... again it was very weird. I also am just not very interested in the storyline and was upset to know that things would not be wrapped up in a nice little bow in this box. Also once you see the similarities to the addicted "core six" its hard to unsee them. The webs we weave series seems to be addicted/calloway except with some illegal activities.

That. Was. Wild. I think it might have been the most wild ride that any of Krista and Becca's books have taken me on. The romance, the cons, the tension, the mystery, it was damn near impossible for me to put it down at all. Unfortunately for me, there was no savoring, I had so many burning questions and I was flying through the pages in search of answers. I am obsessed. The ending once again has left me reeling, and it's a tragedy that I once again have to wait for an unknown date for Book 3.
Eventually I'll be able to come up with more coherent thoughts, but just know it was heart wrenching, pulse pounding, swoony, mind twisting fun being back in this world, with this merry band of heathens.

4.75 stars!!!

i LOVED dishonestly yours, and destructively mine hit the same spot!! hot, mysterious, drama, twists, tension!!!!! it's exhilarating !! and just when you think you know what's going on, a plot twist comes out of nowhere. plus rocky & phoebe stay 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 the way they love each other????? the way they are obsessed???? the way they can't stay away???? I LOVE IT!!!! talk about two people DOWN BAD for each other!

if you're someone who really enjoys heists and spy-related books, read this series!!!! trust me.

& the last 10% of this book???? SCREAMING. i need answers.

thank you Berkley & Netgalley for the eARC! this is my honest review.

This didn’t work for me , I probably should have DNF but kept pushing through. This book really just seemed to drag on and it was so hard to push through the first 50% of the book. I did not care for the couple as much in this book as well. Sadly, I do not think this series is for me.

Thank you to NetGalley for sending me an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Destructively Mine by Krista and Becca Ritchie follows con artists on the straight and narrow who are thrown back into the game to keep their new lives from imploding.

After reading book one, I couldn’t wait to pick up book two of this series! It’s such a fresh take on contemporary romance and I love the found family the authors have created. Even while the characters are doing not-so-legal deeds, you still can’t help but root for them.

Overall, I gave this a four star rating. My only critique is I wish each book followed a different couple. There’s such a great cast of characters that I want to spend more time in their povs and not just the main couple. But still, loved it and highly recommend!

Thank you to Krista, Becca and Netgalley for this Arc:

SPOILER FREE

Ok wow.
That was just. Wow

My friend said this read like a season of Riverdale and that is SO SPOT THE HECK ON!

The amount of twists in this book had me up all night desperate to find out what happened next. I am once again left with so many questions that I *NEED* the next book to answer.

All the main players in this series have woven their way into my heart and I am foaming at the mouth to see how everyone ends up in the last book because WHAT THE HECK!!!!!

I will say this was probably one of the spiciest books I have ever read- so not for the faint of heart😂

if there is one thing to know about me is that I LOVE KBR SO MUCH. i feel that is no secret!!
dishonesty yours was one of my favorite books in 2024!! I absolutely feel in love with rocky and phoebe and the whole gang. this series is one that has so many different unique plot lines, which is so refreshing! they keep you questioning everything and engaged in the story.
now into my review for destructively mine. i'm going to keep it short since it's hard to talk about this book without spoiling book one and two!!
I did enjoy this book very much, but not as much as the first book if i'm being completely honest.
I loved being back with phoebe and rocky and seeing their relationship dynamic with each other (they are so hot). there were a lot of cons going on (which we love) and lots of tension between everyone, again we love the drama involved!!! and of course I have tons of questions that are in need of answering.
the ending again had me needing book 3 asap!! I can't wait to see how this series ends.

ARC Review

First and foremost, thank you to the twins, Berkley, and NetGalley for the advanced copy!

Wow, A LOT happened near the end of this one. So many twists and turns – some I was able to clock right away and others that completely left me befuddled. It’s giving Riverdale.

Obviously I don’t want to give too much away but I won’t lie… this one didn’t grab my attention until we got closer to the end of the storyline. This felt a lot slower paced that Dishonestly Yours, but once I finished, I realized why things went the way that they did.

I’m dying to know so many things so I need the next book RIGHT NOW. Ugh.

Also, I’m in love with Oliver Graves. That is all.

so sad to say this one did not work for me. after loving the first book so much I was sooo looking forward to starting this, but the first 50% dragged. Rocky and Phoebe felt like caricatures of the characters we met in the first book, and the plot was unnecessarily (and I believe unintentionally) confusing. It didn’t feel like a mystery, it felt like poor planning. With all of that being said, I will absolutely be seated for the next and final book.

With how they have set up Hailey’s story, I’m so so so mad she’s not getting her own book. She is so underdeveloped for a character that has that big of a side plot :(

This book is an absolute page-turner! I loved spending more time with Pheobe as she tried to leave her con artist past in the past. The dynamic between Phoebe and the side characters kept me hooked, and the tension between her old life and new ambitions is palpable. What makes this book truly enjoyable is its balance of lighthearted moments and high-stakes drama. Phoebe's cleverness and determination to navigate her way through love, friendship, and family issues make for an engaging read. The authors do a fantastic job of blending humor with suspense, creating a story that's both fun and meaningful.

If you're looking for a light, easy-to-read book with a touch of romance and a lot of excitement, the this is the perfect choice. It's a reminder that sometimes, the best plans require a little bit of cunning and a whole lot of heart.

This book picks up where Dishonestly Yours leaves off. Destructively Yours is Phoebe and Rocky's pov and delves into their backstory of the dynamics and relationships between them as well as their families of the Tinrock's and Graves. It alternates between present and past. These two families have been running cons on others all their lives. This book picks up with Phoebe and Jake's fake relationship and continuing on with trying to figure out what Hailey and Phoebe's mothers want and why they're in town, and just who their mothers and fathers are to the group. Yes, we get DNA results. The group also sets out to pull a con. I'm keeping it shirt and sweet because I don't want to give away any spoilers. Hailey and Phoebe's friendship is so sweet. It just makes me want to cry. It's literally friendship goals. We see so much into all the Hailey and Phoebe's brothers' personal lives and just who everyone really is in this book. I love the relationship between Jake and Rocky, too. The mystery , love, friendship, and adventure in this book has me fully invested and in love with everyone in this series.

This book gives us all the answers we want and are looking for in book one.

This was an insane ride. If you've ever thought the middle books of a trilogy are the weakest, well there's no reason to have that fear here. The first half of the story keeps you on your toes. Every character is holding secrets and there's so much uncertainty and mystery lingering in the air. And that last half... the last half is genuinely a rollercoaster. There are so many twists, there is so much tension. I was sweating by the time I got to the last few chapters.

Destructively Mine spends the perfect amount of time furthering the plot and focusing on the cons, as well as developing the characters. Rocky and Phoebe have obstacles to overcome, she is fake dating someone else after all (plus a lot more other stuff!), but seeing their relationship grow despite all that was beautiful. And I'm happy to report their banter remains as entertaining as ever.

“I’m a great liar.” I sit up more . . . “Case in point, this whole town believes I’m happily with Jake when I’m actually unhappily with you.”


And the side characters. The side characters become such an integral part of the plot this time around and every single one of them shines in their own way. Hailey and Phoebe's friendship is still one of my favorite things about this series. At this time I will accept no criticisms of Trevor Tinrock, like that's babygirl. And Jake Waterford you have become so dear to me, I did not see this coming.

I have so much more to say but to keep it short and cute, there are chapters that will make you blush, laugh, and yes, cry. You'll see new friendships start to form as well as new romances, and every single one of them makes me giddy. The ending raises all the stakes and does an amazing job at setting us up for the conclusion. I can't wait to see how everything is wrapped up in book 3!

Also I'm firmly in the denial stage because what do you mean conclusion? We just met these characters!

As a Krista & Becca enthusiast, I so wanted to love this one but it just missed the mark for me. I really enjoyed Dishonestly Yours and had high hopes for where the series would continue, but this one just felt like so much was happening and also nothing was happening at the same time. It took me almost two months to read through, because I just didn't find myself drawn to picking it up at all. Definitely much lighter on the romance and deep character development than I normally expect from K&B, but might be really enjoyable for someone looking for more of a mystery-ish book.

KBR back again with another banger! 4.5⭐️ Loved loved loved the second installment of this series and really enjoyed all the back story we get in this one! Phoebe & Rocky’s connection was so good and their internal monologues were so funnyRocky is definitely one of my top book boyfriends and THAT CLIFFHANGER! Already dying for book 3!

“There will never be a day, a night, a minute, a moment, a breath where you aren’t destructively mine. And I hope it fucking terrifies you.”

I loved Destructively Mine! the angst and high-stakes had me reading as quickly as I could. I felt as invested as the group to solve the mystery of their identities and get more answers about what happened with their parents in Connecticut all those years ago. the ending sets the story up for an explosive book three, and I can’t wait!

one thing I craved was more points of view. it’d be fun — and potentially overwhelming — and I’d love to get all six characters perspectives in one book, especially since they each have different roles that affect the outcome of their con. I know this is Phoebe and Rocky’s book, but since everything is so much more than just the two of them, I’d really love to be in everyone else’s minds, too.
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this and that:
♡ anti-hero mcs
♡ best friend’s sibling
♡ cliffhangers
♡ con artists
♡ dual pov
♡ fake dating
♡ found family
♡ horror films
♡ morally gray characters
♡ open door spice
♡ romantic suspense
♡ secret relationship
♡ small town
♡ twists and turns

triggers:
☞ drug use
☞ manipulation
☞ mental health breakdown
☞ murder
☞ SA discussed x implied

What a wild ride! This book was truly a great follow up to Dishonestly Yours. We pick up right where we left off with Rocky, Phoebe, and the rest of the family in Victoria. It feels like as soon as we know the answer to one question, three more pop up in its place. This book is messy, in the best way possible. Full of drama and scheming, this series is perfect for anyone who loves these kinds of books.