Murder & Makeouts Podcast

This month we're diving into All Her Little Lies by Becca Day, a twisty psychological thriller packed with secrets, lies, and the kind of suspicious behaviour that makes you question absolutely everyone. 👀🔪

In this episode, we share our honest thoughts on this gripping thriller, unpack the characters and their questionable decisions, explore the twists and turns, and chat about what worked (and what didn't) for us as readers.

From the secrets lurking beneath the surface to the lies that keep piling up, we're discussing the characters we trusted, the ones we side-eyed from the start, and the moments that had us questioning everything we thought we knew. Because in a good thriller, nobody is ever quite as innocent as they seem. 🖤

Whether you've already read All Her Little Lies or you're searching for your next twisty thriller, join us for a spoiler filled discussion as we break down the suspense, the secrets, the red flags, and everything that made this book worth talking about.

📚 Book: All Her Little Lies by Becca Day

🎧 Genre: Psychological Thriller / Mystery / Suspense

⚠️ Spoiler Warning: This episode contains major spoilers, but we'll let you know when the spoiler discussion begins so you can save it for later.

Don't forget to follow the podcast and share your thoughts on the book with us after listening! 📖✨

Have a book you'd love us to buddy read and review? Let us know! We're always looking for our next obsession. 🎙️📚

This month we're diving into Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver, a deliciously dark romantic comedy about two rival serial killers who find themselves falling for each other while hunting people even worse than they are. 🔪🖤

In this episode, we share our honest thoughts on this wildly entertaining dark romance, unpack Rowan and Sloane's relationship, discuss the kills, the comedy, the spice, and chat about what worked (and what didn't) for us as readers.

From their annual serial killer competition to the slow burn romance, increasingly unhinged encounters, gruesome moments and scenes we may NEVER recover from (if you know, you know 👀), we're covering everything you need to know before adding this one to your TBR or deciding whether it's worth the hype.

Whether you've already read Butcher & Blackbird or you're searching for your next dark romance, join us for a spoiler filled discussion as we break down the romance, the murders, the morally questionable behaviour and everything that made this book such a wild ride.

📚 Book: Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
🎧 Genre: Dark Romance / Romantic Comedy / Thriller
⚠️ Spoiler Warning: This episode contains major spoilers, but we'll let you know when the spoiler discussion begins so you can save it for later.

Don't forget to follow the podcast and share your thoughts on the book with us after listening! 📖✨

Have a book you'd love us to buddy read and review? Let us know! We're always looking for our next obsession. 🎙️📚

This month we're diving into His & Hers by Alice Feeney, a twist filled psychological thriller that will have you questioning every character and every clue.

In this episode, we share our honest thoughts on this addictive thriller, unpack the characters, discuss the investigation, and chat about what worked (and what didn't) for us as readers.

From the small town setting where everyone seems to have something to hide to the unreliable narrators, shocking revelations, and jaw dropping twists, we're covering everything you need to know before adding this one to your TBR or deciding whether it's worth the hype.

Whether you've already read His & Hers or you're searching for your next psychological thriller, join us for a spoiler filled discussion as we break down the clues, the suspects, and that unforgettable ending.

📚 Book: His & Hers by Alice Feeney
🎧 Genre: Psychological Thriller / Mystery
⚠️ Spoiler Warning: This episode contains major spoilers, but we'll let you know when the spoiler discussion begins so you can save it for later.

Don't forget to follow the podcast and share your thoughts on the book with us after listening! 📖✨

Have a book you'd love us to buddy read and review? Let us know! We're always looking for our next obsession. 🎙️📚

Welcome to Episode 2 of the podcast!

This month we're diving into The Exiles by Jane Harper, the gripping final instalment in the Aaron Falk series.

In this episode, we share our honest thoughts on this atmospheric Australian mystery, unpack the characters, discuss the investigation, and chat about what worked (and what didn't) for us as readers.

From the scorching South Australian wine country setting to the long buried secrets and layered missing persons case, we're covering everything you need to know before adding this one to your TBR or deciding whether it's worth the read.

Whether you've already read The Exiles or you're searching for your next mystery thriller, join us for a spoiler filled discussion as we break down the twists, theories, and ending.

📚 Book: The Exiles by Jane Harper
🎧 Genre: Mystery / Crime Thriller
⚠️ Spoiler Warning: This episode contains major spoilers, but we'll let you know when the spoiler discussion begins so you can save it for later.

Don't forget to follow the podcast and share your thoughts on the book with us after listening! 📖✨

Have a book you'd love us to buddy read and review? Let us know!. We're always looking for our next obsession. 🎙️📚

🎙️ Episode 1: The Hunting Wives by May Cobb – Book Review & Discussion

Welcome to Episode 1 of the podcast!

We're kicking things off with a deep dive into The Hunting Wives by May Cobb.

In this episode, we share our honest thoughts on this addictive Southern thriller, unpack the characters, discuss the twists, and chat about what worked (and what didn't) for us as readers.

From the glamorous Texas setting to the dangerous friendships and shocking secrets, we're covering everything you need to know before adding this one to your TBR or deciding whether it's worth the hype.

Whether you've already read The Hunting Wives or you're looking for your next thriller obsession, join us for a spoiler-filled discussion of one of the most talked-about suspense novels in recent years.

📚 Book: The Hunting Wives by May Cobb
🎧 Genre: Thriller / Suspense
⚠️ Spoiler Warning: This episode contains major spoilers but we tell you when they will start so you can pause for later.

Don't forget to follow the podcast and share your thoughts on the book with us after listening! 📖✨

🎙️ Welcome to Murder & Makeouts 🍷🌶️🕵️‍♀️

Your new favourite virtual book club for crime, romance, and thriller lovers.

In this intro episode, meet your hosts Diana & Rhi as we explain what this podcast is all about, how it works, what you can expect each month, and why this is not your typical quiet book club.

Each month, we’ll:
📚 Pick a book for you to read along with us
🎙️ Drop an episode reviewing it (no boring summaries here)
🌶 Rate the spice
🕵️ Guess the killer
😏 Break down tropes, characters & questionable decisions
🍷 And give our completely unfiltered opinions

Whether you’re here for the mystery, the romance, or the chaos, you’re in the right place.

✨ How it works:

New book announced on the 1st of every month

Read along with us

Episode drops the last Saturday of the month

👇 Hit subscribe and join the book club
👇 Follow us on Instagram @murder.and.makeouts

Because reading is better when you’ve got people to spiral with.

Stay spicy. Stay suspicious.