I am completely and utterly obsessed with these characters in every possible way. Typically you get attached to the main characters of a book and of course I am, but what makes Krista and Becca Ritchie’s writing so special is their side characters. I love all of them like they’re family and I adore how they all have dark secrets and live their own tangled web lives.
This series as a whole has completely sucked me in and I find myself hanging on every word. The storyline is like nothing I have ever read before and I really appreciate the creativity it took to sculpt this story and have all the secrets line up.
I can not wait to see where we go in the future with this series and I will be dying for the next book!
I was so beyond honored to receive an arc for this book and these opinions are my own.

I WISH I could tell you all the things but I refuse cuz I want you to fall of these messy families as much as I have. All I will say is that in Destructively Yours, the secrets are bigger, the romance is hotter, the family ties are tighter, the rich people are more obnoxious (if you can believe it lol). Ugh. It’s so good. I’m sad that I’ll have to wait so long to get more answers.

Like I said, these characters weasel their way into your heart. I finished this book a week ago and still today I’m asking myself questions and trying to plot things out 🤣

Forever forehead kisses to both @berkleypub and @netgalley for letting me enjoy this one a little early. I cannot wait to grab a physical copy and annotate all my thoughts !

Gosh I love books about con artists LOL idk what that says about me idc 🤣

I was really hoping to love this one, but it didn’t fully click for me. While the cons and twists kept things interesting, the pacing felt uneven, too much filler early on and a rush of reveals at the end. Some twists landed, others felt predictable, and the romance leaned so heavily into the physical that it lacked emotional depth. That said, the group dynamics were a highlight, and I’m still invested enough to continue the series, just with lower expectations.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Berkley for the chance to read Destructively Mine as an ARC! I enjoyed reading the first book and was looking forward to seeing where the second installment in this series would go- I'm happy to say that I was pleasantly surprised and consistently engaged the whole way through.

KBR have always managed to throw in just the right amount of plot twists that are both: a) unique enough that I can never guess them and b) believable enough that I don't get annoyed (if that makes sense). This series has so far been reliably entertaining and has certainly kept me on my toes as far as wondering what happens next. I appreciated a deeper dive into our characters and their respective attachments to one another; if there's one thing to count on in a KBR series, its found family- and this series is no exception.

I'm giving Destructively Mine 4 stars (initially I thought 3.5, but I'm in a bit of a slump, to no fault of this book) and will likely be picking up book 3 when it's announced. Destructively Mine has a pub date of April 29th- keep an eye out for it!

Destructively Mine picks up right where Dishonestly Yours leaves off, so make sure you read them in order, they are not stand alone books! This book dives deeper into Phoebe and Rocky’s passionate, yet complicated relationship, which I was really wanting after meeting them in the first book. Their love is built on years of secrets and carefully controlled plans, but when things start to get crazy, so does their relationship! The tension between them is SPICY, and the emotions are felt all around.

What makes this book stand out, though, is the the work that the authors put into the supporting characters. The found family aspect is really well done and beautiful, with each character adding to the story. Even though there are quite a few of them, the Ritchies manage to make each one memorable and important to the plot, which kept me fully invested in everyone’s journey.

The dual POVs give us an inside look into both Phoebe and Rocky’s minds, I am such a SUCKER for dual POV. I also appreciated the way the plot gradually unfolds, revealing more about their pasts and they have to navigate that to protect their relationship. While the heist aspect didn’t feel as intense as I expected, the romance part of the story kept me going.

If you're a fan of romance books that have suspense to them, then this series will be a hit for you!

unfortunately did not work for me. i got to 32% and was struggling to keep myself engaged. nothing was really happening and it just felt like too much back and forth about the parents now finding them. i was already on the fence with book 1 but was hoping this would turn it around for me and it did not. really sad this didn't work for me!

First, thank you NetGalley & Berkeley for this ARC!

I want to preface with that I really enjoyed the first book, and was excited for this one. But oh boy… how disappointing it was.. 😭

Don’t get me wrong, I like seeing Phoebe & Rocky together, but the storyline??? Like why is the storyline the subplot??? I mean, you agreed to do a con. I would love to read more about the actual con & how they performed the con. But all you get were snippets, then near the end, you get this little scene. No development up until that point.

I feel extremely bad for Jake. Like I said, I like seeing Phoebe & Rocky together, but poor Jakey-boy was third wheeling HARD. I would not want to be near them. It even made me uncomfortable… ☹️

Also, the time jumping was so awkward in this book. You get the past, and then all of sudden 3 months passed????? Huh???

The whole godparents situation was so underwhelming🙃

It just felt like a drag the whole time reading this, tbh…

Thanks to @berkleypub and @berkleyromance for the free published copies and e-ARCs and to @prhaudio for the review copy of this audiobook!

These books are not stand alones. You need book one to understand book two. Since it’s really all one story, I’m just reviewing them together.

I’m a huge fan of the Oceans movies. Conmen who infiltrate the world of the uber wealthy just capture my imagination. But what if those conmen and women had been trained to grift since birth? What if they were family and friends working together. This is the world of Webs We Weave. Book one came out last year. Book two comes out next month. And I’m already impatiently waiting for book three!

Rocky and Phoebe have one of the most passionate relationships I’ve read in a long time. they live with so much control to accomplish their cons. But when that control snaps? Whew. Hot, hot, hot. I loved how their history is told in flashbacks. And the dual POV gives so much depth to the story.

I loved getting to know their siblings as well. The characters were all so unique. Even though it was a huge cast of characters, I never had a hard time keeping them straight.

As the plot unfolds and the characters learn more about their history and redefine their purpose, things get more complicated and the stakes get higher.

I appreciated the dual narration. The two narrators brought all the characters to life well.

I can’t wait for book three. I need to know how this story ends!

This took me a bit to get into as the beginning was a bit slow and I was trying to remember where it left off since I read Dishonestly Yours last July. I was interested in seeing what would happen not only between Rocky and Phoebe but also their cons.

The book is in Rocky and Phoebe’s pov which I liked. Kind of also wish we got a side characters pov. Maybe Hailey’s?? I wanted to see a bit more romance. At times it felt more like lust, but you can tell how protective and caring they are for one another. Also, I liked that we got more glimpses of the side characters and learn a bit more about them.

Love the found family in this series. That’s probably one of my favorite things about it. I also thought the twists and mystery in this were really interesting. Honestly did not see some of the twists coming. Not sure how i feel about the ending, but I’m curious to see how the next book in the series will be!

Thank you Berkley and Netgalley for the arc.

“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 love those characters. Love the whole family dynamics. Love the con artists plot line. I love Phoebe and Rocky’s chemistry, it’s just so explosive. I’m so excited for the next book and definitely excited to read more about Hailey. I’m so invested in this series.

Huge Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for providing this copy.

I went into 'Destructively Mine' with high hopes, especially after thoroughly enjoying the first book in the series. The concept of a romance featuring former con artists felt refreshingly unique, and I was eager to dive deeper into that world. Unfortunately, while the book delivered on the promised cons, it ultimately fell short of my expectations.

My primary issue stemmed from the pacing and the overall feeling that, despite a flurry of events, the story lacked substantial forward momentum. It felt like a 500+ page book where a lot happened, yet nothing truly progressed until the very end. The initial chapters were slow, and while I eventually became invested in the plot and its twists, a significant portion of the book felt like filler. The action was heavily concentrated in the final chapters, leaving the middle feeling somewhat stagnant.

Despite these criticisms, I did appreciate the core plot, the unexpected twists, the characters themselves, and the spice. However, there was a fundamental disconnect in the storytelling, specifically the writing style. It felt as though the narrative wasn't fully fleshed out, lacking a certain clarity. I found myself rereading lines repeatedly, struggling to decipher the intended meaning or the reason behind specific phrasing. It was as if the actual words on the page were hindering my ability to connect with the story.

This is particularly disappointing because, on paper, 'Destructively Mine' possesses all the elements I typically enjoy. The characters were compelling, the plot intriguing, and the romantic elements satisfying. However, the disconnect in the writing prevented me from fully immersing myself in the story. It's a shame, because I genuinely wanted to love this book, but something essential was missing.

‧͙⁺˚*･༓☾☆ 4.25 stars ☆☽༓･*˚⁺‧͙

‘Destructively Mine’ delivers an exhilarating tale of unexpected wickedness and deceit disguised in prose even more riveting than the last. True to its title, the Webs We Weave universe is as intricate as it is enticing.

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Authors Krista and Becca Ritchie prove time and time again to be in a league of their own, paving the way in New Adult romance with authentically flawed characters and ingenious plots.

˚₊ · »-♡→ Characters

Our silver-tongue and seductress are back in all their volcanic glory, determined to set down their romantic roots years in the making. Readers have paid their slow burn dues and are now reaping the rewards as Phoebe and Rocky are determined to carve out their own semblance of peace amidst the brutal realities of the past they yearn to abandon. To truly be together they must now embark on a con of their own - keeping the love they’ve spent years cultivating a secret. The tension of illicit affairs and clandestine meetings pull their relationship taut, but fueled by the adrenaline of defiance and the urge for freedom, their dynamic is every part as persevering as they are.

That being said, I do fear these characters are becoming a little too codependent. After pining for one another all these years, I don’t want to be the one to deny them the luxury of being attached at the hip. Yet, after being seen as nothing but a pawn in the godmothers’ game of chess, I can’t imagine Phoebe becoming a watered down version of herself for anyone, let alone a man. It does lead me to ponder whether this is a tactic for us to shift our attention to other characters with more…complicated romantic situations, to say the least. As for those steamy scenes we all love and adore, less will always be more. The story is developed enough to stand on its own without an abundance of physical intimacy. There’s no lack to compensate for and after a while, it became numbing. Especially given the backstory of our female protagonist, it would be refreshing to see both her and Rocky make an intentional decision to undress themselves emotionally from time to time, so to speak.

With the ghosts of their pasts subconsciously driving a wedge between the two, Phoebe and Hailey must grapple with the ugly truths of their origins before it destroys them. The desperation behind Hailey’s search for her true identity was agonizing and served every ounce of angst readers are searching for. In a turbulent journey of heartache, sacrifice, and remembering a bond greater than life itself, these best friends prove that love, even platonic, conquers all.

While ‘Dishonestly Yours’ set the scene for Phoebe and Rocky, its sequel takes more time exploring their relationships with those around them and reconstructing dynamics we thought we were certain of. With the entire band of heathens in the small town of Victoria, Connecticut, chaos proves to be imminent and inevitable.

Romantically speaking, I’ll contribute nothing more to the conversation than letting it be known that there’s a love triangle I’m manifesting with all my might will turn into a throuple. I’m intrigued (and very, very nervous) to see the way this particular storyline will play out in such a constricted timeline with only one more book slated. Where there’s a will, there’s a way, I suppose. In Krista and Becca Ritchie we trust!

Speaking of…I, myself, am in a love triangle with none other than Nova and Oliver Graves. They each own a fragment of my heart and seem to never be letting go. In my mind, they’ve already been promoted to main characters. Since the beginning, every thought of every day has been consumed by them and its only been amplified the more of their backstory we uncover. I’m craving to see the inner workings of their minds through their own POVs. Let it be a testament to the quality of writing that I’ve resorted to self-inserting in this narrative.

As for Trevor, well, he’s an enigma to me, yet his pull is magnetic. He’s a character you hate to love and love to hate.

˚₊ · »-♡→ Plot + Pacing

As per usual, the Ritchie's maintain the equilibrium between character and plot pacing with enviable precision. With twists and turns on every page, I devoured this in a day! There was a fervent nature that was more present in this book than the last, luring you in with its cryptic foreshadowing before then taking every preconceived notion you so skillfully adopted and obliterating it in the most diabolical way possible.

However, my grievance lies with the subtlety of the con, or lack thereof. Discretion simply does not exist in anyone’s vocabulary and it reads as an oversight. Even the mere thought of breathing word of their plans in public left my eye twitching. Either I’m paranoid or we’ll see this manifest itself in an unfortunate turn of events.

˚₊ · »-♡→ Ending Thoughts

As much of a whirlwind as this installment was, it oddly felt like the calm before the storm; a band-aid on a gaping wound. At this trajectory, I’m anticipating the conclusion to this series to be my favorite thus far!

Thank you to Berkley Romance, Krista, and Becca Ritchie for so kindly providing me with an ARC. As always, all thoughts are my own and are in no way influenced by early access to this title.

4.25*

I really enjoy the whole con-family idea and every single Phoebe and Rocky moment had me kicking my feet and smiling at my screen! I loved seeing more of the family working together and unraveling the drama which will have me anxiously awaiting the next book!

Thank you to Berkley and NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for my review!

Thank you to Berkeley publishing and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in advance of its release.

I read this book as standalone, which was probably a mistake as I'm assuming it picks up where the first one left off. It took me a while to figure out who was who and what exactly was happening. The author uses different timelines to tell the story, and trying to piece together the events felt like whiplash. I think I would have enjoyed this book far more had I read the first one beforehand.

That being said, this book is full of twists and turns, and I was enticed by the story. I am rooting for Rockey and Phoebe and immediately shipped their relationship.
I liked that the characters were in their mid 20's (presumed) and are trying to escape their life of con. It reminded me a bit of Magnolia Parks.

**Thank you to Berkeley Romance and Krista & Becca Ritchie for sending me an advanced reader copy**

We are SO BACK! It was such a good time being back in the con world with Phoebe and Rocky and the gang.
This book was so different from the first one, and I think there’s a lot of reasons for this. First and foremost, Phoebe, Rocky, and the group have gone through a lot of inner change- they’ve been con artists they’re whole lives, but now there’s the question of if they’ve been conned themselves. It was really interesting to see how each character shifted with this new dynamic in mind.
Through this, the plot of the book was also different. A lot happened, and yet nothing did? And maybe that’s the point-maybe KBR wanted to create this chaotic confusion. Personally, I was annoyed with this and wanted a better understanding of what was going on, especially with their parents.
Phoebe and Rocky are so solidified as a couple that it’s almost annoying. I think they both somehow lost themselves as individual characters and became completely warped in their relationship. While there’s nothing wrong with being deeply in love, you are your own person at the end of the day.
The next book has a LOT to get through. But, KBR has been in the game for so long that I have no doubt that they'll do these characters justice!

This book was everything I wanted and MORE. I had been dying to get my hands on book two as soon as I was done with book one. and well, what do you know, now I am absolutely beside myself until I get book 3. Phoebe and Rocky are my babies and Becca & Krista have such a way of writing addicting characters. This series has a chokehold on me the way The Addicted Series did. If you’ve read Krista & Becca’s work before, this book just feels like them and it fits so well. I am going to be unwell until the next one. Forever thanking my lucky stars, net galley, and the publisher for early access to this masterpiece. Infinity stars, no notes.

Krista & Becca Ritchie have served another angsty romance with yearning, intense steam, and twists and turns that will keep you hooked! I was nervous and excited to dive back into Rocky & Pheobe’s story because this world is intense and I didn’t want any more heartbreak for my babies. Now, while there is definitely still a lot of uncertainty…my heart wasn’t in pieces after this so I’m hopeful that the happy times might keep rolling…I hope🥹 It did take me a while to get into it, I think mostly because I couldn’t remember what the heck was going on, but also I did feel that the writing style was a bit hard to follow at times, especially when they were referring to so many characters constantly. That being said, I did stay up until 5am one night trying to finish it because by the end, I was hooked! Now I immediately need book 3 which I now know the title of (big shoutout to Berkley for blessing me with an arc!!), and can confidently say I will be diving into the moment I get a chance to read it!! ALSO PLEASE REREAD DISHONESTLY YOURS BEFORE STARTING THIS BOOK!! I didn’t and was lost for the first 25%😅

Thank you to Berkley Romance and Penguin Random House for providing an ARC for review!!

Thank you Berkley and Netgalley for the E-Arc!

Starting with the hard facts: You're either gonna enjoy this or feel like it was a miss.

If you're like me, you would find this to be enjoyable but only because you feel invested in the characters.

Unlike the first novel, you know Phoebe and Rocky's backstory. There's a couple flashback chapters but they don't add anything to the relationship and feels pretty filler.

This novel is more like a laid familiar back trip rather than an addicting and complex book. There's a little thrill of a heist but overall this felt like AU writing. The components that made book 1 enticing were absent, this was a very loose book. If you didn't like Rocky nor Phoebe, this book will not be enjoyable to you.

Those who are familiar with Krista and Becca's other works, this feels exactly like them.

I liked seeing more of Hailey. She's a unique character and I'm interested to learn more about her.

Based off the ending of the first book, you would think the parents had a bigger thrilling part but it fell short. The potential was there but the execution wasn't as effective.

This is a rounded up review because I thought that ending with Hailey was setting up an interesting plot. If not for that this would've landed in the solided 3.5 range.

Overall, I great book to pass the time with but not solid enough to be revolutionary.

Why isn't this on screen? The whole time I was reading it, I could picture myself watching this on TV and seeing everything unfold. And wow, unfold they did! There were a lot of moments that caught me off guard and so many times when I felt impatient and just wanted answers. I was actively trying to solve the puzzle, trying to connect the dots. There are a couple of twists that I wasn't expecting, some that blew my mind, and there were quite a few wtf moments. I had my suspicions about a few things and some were right while others were completely off the mark. This was such a fun and exciting book to read. I would absolutely love to see this turned into a TV series. There is a lot more going on in book 2. Unlike the first book, they actually plan out a con in this one and I love that we get to see the whole gang in action. Here, we get to witness them all play their little parts and follow along as the plot gets thicker. It's no wonder why Krista and Becca are proud of this book. It's a refreshing change of pace from their other well known series where the characters are "famous ones." No, not in this series. The little band of criminals in Webs We Weave are basically unknown. They fly under the radar, have so many different aliases, and would never leave a paper trail. I have so many thoughts going through my head and I'm wondering how and if they will ever successfully live a semi normal life and break free of being con artists. This book was mind blowing! I'm so excited to see how it will all come together in the final book.

The pacing in this felt really slow to me and I just couldn't get into it. That with the fact that it was over t00 pages, I just couldn't rate this higher than 3 stars. Someone might like this, but I didn't 🤷🏼‍♀️