Book Review: Slaying for Sloan by Melissa McSherry and Dana LeeAnn

Slaying for Sloan

Wrecked series #3

 by Melissa McSherry and Dana LeeAnn

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The third installment in the Wrecked series, featuring Sloan. This novella can be read as a standalone.

He is my hunter in this twisted game. I am his prize, and he’s hungry to claim me.

This Christmas was supposed to be special, but without my best friend by my side, it feels like a cruel joke. I thought spending the holidays with my boyfriend’s family would fill the void, but after a fight that escalated too far, I was ready to pack my shit and leave.

Until I woke up on Christmas Eve morning to a surprise─a pretty black box holding the key to his family's church, complete with instructions for a game he’s set up for us to play.

The rules are simple:

1: If he catches me once, he gets to eat me.

2: If he catches me twice, I have to suck him.

3: If he catches me a third time, he gets to fuck me.

4: If he catches me all three times AND beats me to the church, nothing is off limits.

Primal play

Touch her and freeze

Slay for her

Morally grey MMC

Creative use of Christmas decor

A full list of content advisories will be listed on Dana's website, but expect this novella to be dark.

My review:

I recently read Slaying for Sloan by Melissa McSherry and Dana LeeAnn, and I have to say, it was an unexpected journey into dark romance for me. As my first book in the genre (I think), I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect, but this short and very spicy read held my attention from start to finish.

Although I haven’t read the previous books in the series, it wasn't really necessary, you can read it as a standalone. The plot, a sexy chase game, is engaging and intense, blending romance with darker elements. This combination made the story feel unique and kept me on edge.

The book was a recommendation from another Bookstagrammer, and I’m glad I gave it a shot. I needed a break from Christmas romance but still wanted to read something 'holiday'. I finished it in a single day because it was hard to put down. That said, there were moments when the narrative felt repetitive, especially when similar emotions were described in multiple paragraphs.

The ending is abrupt, leaving the reader with a cliffhanger that makes it clear the next book is a must-read to find out what happens next. If you’re a fan of dark romance or curious about the genre, I’d recommend giving this one a try (read the trigger warnings first). It’s not a long commitment, but it’s an exciting and steamy ride!