I was really looking forward to reading a fun romance, and after reading the blurb on Jennifer Skully's book Sex and the Serial Killer I knew it was just the book to suit my mood.

After 15 years of marriage, Roberta Jones' husband leaves her for his high school sweetheart. Rather than let her failed marriage get her down in the dumps, Roberta decides that it's time for a few changes of her own. After a new cut and color, a spunk in her attitude and a change of scenery, the new Bobby Jones is ready to get her life back on track. She has landed herself a waitressing job at the Cooked Goose as well as a hot but possible serial killer for a neighbor.

Nick Angel is definitely a handsome bad boy, and he's sneaking into Bobby's dreams and fantasies. Nick is a private and somewhat reserved kind of guy. Bobby's nosey questions and open personality would normally be a big turn off to Nick so even he is surprised by the strong attraction he feels for her. He just can't seem to get her out of his head.

It's quite fun to watch their relationship grow and their cute tug of war style of flirting take place. I found Sex and the Serial Killer to be a light, fun read filled with some action and entertainment. The characters are well developed and I enjoyed the changes in points of view throughout the chapters. It was well written and easy to move between characters without confusion. These shifts also seemed to add to the likeability of the characters and helped keep the story moving at a steady pace. Jennifer Skully has done a terrific job creating a fun, light read with memorable characters. Sex and the Serial Killer is a truly entertaining read.

Reviewed by: Marianna Boylan
© June 2005