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The Trouble with Trying to Date a Murderer (Murder Sprees and Mute Decrees Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Jennifer Cody (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 4,233 ratings
Romily:

Third time’s the charm, right? At least that’s what I tell myself when I witness the same hot guy commit mass murder three times in a few days. I’m either the luckiest mute boy ever or possibly the unluckiest. Who knows, maybe him kidnapping me will turn into the greatest love story ever told? Hey, it could happen! You never know how these things will turn out. I happen to believe in love and soulmates, and if nothing else, Arlington Fox doesn’t treat my disability like a nuisance. It’s not everyday you find someone who just gets you, and I’m not going to look a gift horse in the mouth even if the horse in question is a man so good at killing people that I should probably introspect a bit about why that skews my moral compass and possibly my kinks. But c’mon, competence is sexy, amiright?

The Trouble with Trying to Date a Murderer is an MM Paranormal Romance with lots of sass, humor, a ridiculous 3000 year age-gap, and an inordinate number of tables.

Praise for The Trouble with Trying to Date a Murderer:

"Arlington Fox is so smexy, but if he accidentally gets blood on one of my suits again, we're going to have words." —Romily Butcher, aka the narrator.

"I'd never accidentally get blood on any of his suits." —Arlington Fox, aka Future Husband.

“Murder? Check. Shenanigans? Double Check. Mute guy with a heart-on for a paranormal assassin? Triple Check. The Trouble With Trying to Date a Murderer is a guffaw-inducing, demented rom-com that will leave you with warm, fuzzy feelings you weren’t expecting, and a tingle that will have you saying, “I’ll be in my bunk.”” —Cameron Craig, MM Author

"Fox and Romily are hysterical. I couldn't stop reading. Love the unexpected connection between two such different people and their relationship journey." —Carol H.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09NMW4M26
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Self
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 9, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 827 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 188 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Murder Sprees and Mute Decrees
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 4,233 ratings

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Jennifer Cody lives in Small Midwestern Town, USA, aka the sticks of Kansas. She writes MM Romance and Urban Fantasy. Her books run the gamut of tropes and subgenres including PNR, rom-com, contemporary, adventure, fantasy, and whatever else piques her interest.

Available titles:

Diviner's Game Universe:

Diviner's Game Series:

Bishop to Knight One

Knight to Castle Two

Queen to King Three

Shattered Pawns Series:

Pass

Capture

Promote

Shah Mat

Houston Hub Series:

Forgotten Fox

Mr. Monster Kok

Genesis

A Knot with Santa

The Kraken's Mate

In the Sack with Krampus

DGU: Sons D'Aquino Series:

Watching Him

Recovery Road Series:

Forrest's #Win

Gentry's #Doms

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Hammer and Fist Universe:

Lextalion Series:

Sledge and Claw

Brick and Brass

Geminatus Series

Inferno

Gale

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Banshee House Universe:

#NotJason

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The Elite Multi Author Series:

Poison Hearts

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Troubleverse:

Murder Sprees and Mute Decrees Series:

The Trouble with Trying to Date a Murderer

Fox Recruits a Mute Boy (And Falls in Love)

The Trouble with Trying to Save and Assassin

The Trouble with Trying to Love a Hellion

The Adventure of Sterling Jones

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I Went on an Adventure and All I Got Was This Barbarian Orc Chapters 1-5

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Corvin's Crows:

(Never) Feed the Crows

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Loki Adopts a Cat

The D'Aquinos Go to War

Cary's Tea Party

Jericho's #Switch

Fox Recruits a Mute Boy (And Falls In Love)

Gale Extra

Shah Mat Extra

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Customers enjoy this book's snarky humor and non-stop action, with one review noting it's the best funny romance they've read. The characters are a rolling conglomerate of outlandishly funny personalities, and the story moves quickly while maintaining no angst. Customers find the writing style easy to read and appreciate the charming, sassy tone, with one review highlighting the emotional and physical chemistry between characters. The world-building receives positive feedback, with one customer particularly praising the magical universe created.

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412 customers mention "Humor"412 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, describing it as a romp with Deadpool-esque wit and good puns, with one customer noting it's among the best funny-romances they've read.

"God I love these characters! Truly a fun and unique concept for the fantasy world building too- also love that there's really no hand holding in..." Read more

"Everything about this book is perfect. The characters, the mythology, the missions and the overarching mystery. It’s all good...." Read more

"...is revealed a little at a time--which is fine because it helps to maintain your interest; and there is a lot of dialogue--which I is what I like the..." Read more

"...It's slightly ridiculous but in a good way. Well written, so the ridiculousness didn't feel forced...." Read more

193 customers mention "Plot"170 positive23 negative

Customers enjoy the plot of the book, finding it entertaining and full of adventure, with plenty of intrigue and interesting lore.

"...A fun and snarky read, 10/10, extra points for unabashed, responsible and consentual horniness between the main characters." Read more

"...He manages to be positive and upbeat while also being unflinchingly real and unshaded by the horrors of the world- whether that world is human or..." Read more

"...Got to love the fantastical. I liked the characters and the storyline, but more than anything, the humor...." Read more

"...What is surprising, pleasantly so, is that the author has taken the supernatural hitman trope and turned it into something refreshing and captivating..." Read more

156 customers mention "Character development"150 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, describing them as a rolling conglomerate of outlandishly funny personalities, with one customer noting how they worm their way into your heart.

"...extra points for unabashed, responsible and consentual horniness between the main characters." Read more

"Everything about this book is perfect. The characters, the mythology, the missions and the overarching mystery. It’s all good...." Read more

"...The villains are interesting, too--even the cannon fodder--but the book definitely loses momentum once we meet the "main" villain, and then the..." Read more

"...Overall, it's a great book. Got to love the fantastical. I liked the characters and the storyline, but more than anything, the humor...." Read more

96 customers mention "Charm"93 positive3 negative

Customers find the book charming, describing it as lovely, endearing, sweet, and sexy, with one customer noting that the main character's thoughts are adorable.

"...Overall, it's sweet fluff with a high body count, light mystery, and fantasy elements mixed in." Read more

"...Overall, it's a great book. Got to love the fantastical. I liked the characters and the storyline, but more than anything, the humor...." Read more

"The snarky cute level on this book made it a total enjoyment...." Read more

"...are a breath of fresh air - funny, morbid, magical, sarcastic, and loving. Great times." Read more

51 customers mention "Pacing"51 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing, noting that the story moves fast with non-stop action and excellent flow.

"...like fan-fiction or something written in chapters for friends, but flows well if you let it carry you along...." Read more

"It’s a lot punny with a side action and a dash of erotic. Jennifer Cody is now on my favorite Author’s list!" Read more

"The vibe here is pure unadulterated unapologetic snark, it's fast paced and like a barrel of fortune cookies with snarky sayings in them...." Read more

"...It's a good, fast paced read, but I did feel some things were not as clear as they could have been...." Read more

46 customers mention "Heartwarming"39 positive7 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming and light-hearted, with no angst and lots of smiles throughout.

"...He manages to be positive and upbeat while also being unflinchingly real and unshaded by the horrors of the world- whether that world is human or..." Read more

"...Well written, so the ridiculousness didn't feel forced...." Read more

"...This book, world, and characters are a breath of fresh air - funny, morbid, magical, sarcastic, and loving. Great times." Read more

"Funny and heartwarming, it's Paranormal Romance at its funniest. It is MM and sex on the page so beware if that's not your thing...." Read more

36 customers mention "Writing style"33 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the writing style of the book, finding it easy to read and quick to finish, with one customer noting that the punctuation and spelling were spot on.

"...He sets the tone and people follow his lead. He’s easy to like...." Read more

"...All in all, it was a very fun, quick read." Read more

"A delightful and easy read, this book hilariously combines some of my favorite tropes and generes in a deliciously over-the-top and campy way." Read more

"...whole host of fun characters and lots of action so this book is easy to read quickly." Read more

31 customers mention "World building"31 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the world building in the book, finding it great and interesting, with one customer particularly praising the magical universe created.

"...Good world building. Interesting characters. The puns the mc makes when he breaks the 4th wall don’t always make sense and distract from the story." Read more

"...The main characters, new world setting and supernatural elements were perfection. Even the insta love was perfect!..." Read more

"I'll be recommending this over and over. Such fantastic characters and world and plot and chemistry...." Read more

"...worm their way into your heart, the action is non-stop, the world building fabulous, the romance a sweet counterpoint to the violence and a steamy..." Read more

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Snarky Mute for the Win
    Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2025
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    God I love these characters! Truly a fun and unique concept for the fantasy world building too- also love that there's really no hand holding in regards to explaining said fantasy world. We're along for the ride with the main character, learning things as they do. His muteness is never treated as a pity thing, if anything it adds to his character, not defines it. A fun and snarky read, 10/10, extra points for unabashed, responsible and consentual horniness between the main characters.
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  • Jessica B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love everything
    Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2023
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    Everything about this book is perfect. The characters, the mythology, the missions and the overarching mystery. It’s all good. I love the author’s voice. If you like the snarkiness or quirkiness of an Alice Winters or AJ Sherwood, then this should be right up your alley.

    I don’t know that I’ve ever read a mute character before, but it works so well. It allows the main character to have an air of mystery with those he meets, but he’s an incredibly expressive character (see what I did there). He manages to be positive and upbeat while also being unflinchingly real and unshaded by the horrors of the world- whether that world is human or supernatural.

    I love the “found family” as well as the connection with Fox. I love unique characters that have such a strong influence on the people around them. He sets the tone and people follow his lead. He’s easy to like.

    The series is unlike any I’ve read before, with this blending of mythology in a world that seems a lot like the one that John Wick inhabits. It’s amusing and interesting. It’s not chaste, but there’s not a lot of sex. The paranormal part of this romance is strong, though, so you won’t feel a lack of sexy times. I’m here for the story and it’s a good one.
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  • KT
    4.0 out of 5 stars This book makes me feel like the author really enjoyed writing it.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2022
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    This book took me by surprise in different ways, but I enjoyed it and plan to continue with the series. To get the negative out of the way: the plot really does just meander along, with everything coming out of the woodwork as the next necessary plot-device. This definitely reads like fan-fiction or something written in chapters for friends, but flows well if you let it carry you along.

    The positives hit quite nicely: the main character is unique, fun, and irreverent, which I find funny. The rest of the "good" guys also fall under this vibe, and are likeable. The world-building is revealed a little at a time--which is fine because it helps to maintain your interest; and there is a lot of dialogue--which I is what I like the most about reading stories and love to see author's put effort into it.

    The villains are interesting, too--even the cannon fodder--but the book definitely loses momentum once we meet the "main" villain, and then the overall vibe of the story kind of changes in a way that I feel drops the quality of urgency the story had been building, which was when my brain had to change how I read the story so that I could finish it and still enjoy it.

    I did purchase and read the novella, which was a nice way to give us a little more perspective from a different character which added a bit more depth while tiding me over until the next book comes out.

    I recommend this book to anyone who likes the Charlie Davidson series and anything else that has a main character who knows exactly who they are (and are confident in who they are) but is just this side of quirky or fringe enough to need a different type of life and family to find fulfillment. Overall, it's sweet fluff with a high body count, light mystery, and fantasy elements mixed in.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars So fun!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2025
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    This was even better than I thought! It's slightly ridiculous but in a good way. Well written, so the ridiculousness didn't feel forced. All sorts of gruesome things happen but there's a lightness to it with Romily's way of seeing things. Love it, love it!

    Ps. I think the title doesn't really reflect the book as a whole, but I see why the author might've chosen it.
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  • Julz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Eggplant emoji water splash emoji
    Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2024
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    The snark, OMG, do I love the snark. Overall, it's a great book. Got to love the fantastical. I liked the characters and the storyline, but more than anything, the humor. I would so love to be a beta reader for this author!!!
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  • Timothy Garrett
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining and fun
    Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2024
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    There is a lot of blood and gore in this book and in this entire series. Hint: The title is "The Trouble with Trying to Date a Murderer" and the series is "Murder Sprees and Mute Decrees". So don't be surprised at the violence.

    What is surprising, pleasantly so, is that the author has taken the supernatural hitman trope and turned it into something refreshing and captivating. When Fox is introduced, you think he's going to be just another bad-ass, superhuman, stoic gun-for-hire with the usual baggage that we've seen in other books. But Ms. Cody gives him depth, humor, wisdom, and humanity. He is so much more than an efficient killing machine and you enjoy watching the layers of his character being revealed.

    As for Romily, it takes balls to make your main character mute, and it takes skill to make it work so well. Romily is never a pathetic disabled figure. You feel sympathy for the trials he has been through, but you admire his spirit and the matter-of-fact way he deals with the shocking events around him. He knows who he is, what he wants , and knows he will get it. But he cares about those who need help and offers help freely. He is the type of character where you want to be worthy of being his friend.

    There are three books in the series and all three are very entertaining and have characters that grabbed my attention and held it. I very much recommend reading all three books. Enjoy!
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  • L. Allen
    3.0 out of 5 stars Laugh-out-loud funny and a quick romp
    Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2025
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    This book is laugh-out-loud funny with bits of urban fantasy mixed with rom-com hijinks. All in all, it was a very fun, quick read.
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  • Jackie
    4.0 out of 5 stars john wick meets paranormal fantasy
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2024
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    Actually really liked this book. Got it after seeing a Kirby with the sassy back and forth convos and I definitely wasn’t disappointed. Romily is hilarious with his inner monologue. And his mute disability Disney hold him back. Love how adorable fox is when he lets his mask slip. Then we get Bellamy and that was hilarious. Their little adoption and easy banter of which they pull him into their family was so funny.
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  • Lyndsey Neh, Nformi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun fun
    Reviewed in Germany on October 5, 2024
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    I had a blast with this book. It was light hearted and such fun read. Love love love. So unexpected
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  • Daniel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in Brazil on July 13, 2023
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    I loved the book, it's simply amazing how Romily communicates better then a lot of people hehe, loved their dynamic and I'm already going to read the next book.
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  • Book Carrier
    4.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious
    Reviewed in Mexico on July 3, 2022
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    A romantic and comic plot. First of this kind I read, very entertaining. Plot is kinda cute thanks to one of the male protagonists: Romily. 4 stars for being original. I don’t give 5 stars because The history doesn’t have enough dept, but well, it’s expected with the sinopsis ;)
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious - highly recommend
    Reviewed in Canada on June 17, 2023
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    Big fan of the main character who is funny, sassy, sarcastic and looks on the bright side. Extremely well written - good world building and character development while also being concise (no ridiculously over-rambley explanations describe a scene that make you want to snooze).
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sassy and cute mute boy
    Reviewed in India on July 17, 2024
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    This is the third time I'm re-reading the books in this series. Every time meeting Romily is fun & danger filled. If you want your protagonist to not be buried under their past trauma and overcome any disability with humour, this series is a must read.
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