Killer Honeymoon by Aimee Nicole Walker Instagram Tour

Honeymoon, happily ever after, and… homicide?

Newlyweds, Royce Locke and Sawyer Key, embark on a honeymoon road trip where their biggest threat should be dodging drunk tourists on golf carts. But their arrival on South Bass Island lands them in the middle of a contentious battle between lifelong islanders and a property developer who won’t accept no for an answer. Tempers soar as the barometric pressure drops, signaling a dangerous storm brewing on the horizon and across the street. Minding their own business becomes impossible when a homicide wrecks their vacation and puts Royce and Sawyer in the path of a twisted killer.

Will their honeymoon be two tickets to paradise or a one-way trip to the morgue?

Killer Honeymoon is book three in the Matrimony and Mayhem trilogy, the second story arc for Royce Locke and Sawyer Key.

** New readers should start with the Zero Hour trilogy before reading the Matrimony and Mayhem trilogy. **

Killer Honeymoon is a continuation of Royce and Sawyer’s happily ever after as they move into the next phase of their lives—professionally and personally. Though some storylines span the trilogy, this book does not end in a cliffhanger. Heat, humor, heart, and homicide abound. You have been warned. 18+

Don’t miss our reviews of the rest of the Sawyer and Royce: Matrimony and Mayhem series!
For book one, The Magnolia Murders, click HERE.
For book two, Marriage is Murder, click HERE.

 

 

Book 3
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“She reached into her purse and pulled out two envelopes. One was addressed to Sawyer and the other to Lucky Bastard. She gripped them tightly in her hands instead of offering them to Sawyer and Royce.

“I’d recognize that handwriting anywhere,” Sawyer said, a gentle smile curving his lips. “When did Vic write these?”

Imelda swallowed hard, and the brimming tears spilled down her cheeks. Royce pulled her in for a tight hug and whispered that she’d done the right thing. Imelda nodded against his chest and allowed Royce to comfort her for a few moments before she eased back.

“Soon after his diagnosis,” she told Sawyer. “Vic accepted his fate much sooner than we did. He’d devoted all his extra energy to ensuring his parents and husband would be okay.”

“Selfless,” Royce said.

Imelda nodded. “Maddeningly so at times.” She took a shaky breath and extended the envelopes to Royce and Sawyer, who accepted them immediately. “Promise kept,” she whispered toward the heavens before meeting their gazes. Imelda’s smile came easier, and her spirit seemed lighter as if an enormous weight had been lifted from her thin shoulders. “There’s no pressure from me to read the letters now or ever, okay?”

Royce and Sawyer nodded.

“I’ll see you both tomorrow.” Imelda kissed both their cheeks before leaving.”

They stared at the letters in their hands for a few moments before locking eyes.

Sawyer swallowed hard and said, “Should we read them now?”

Royce shook his head. “We’ll be late.” He held out his empty hand to Sawyer. “Trust me?”

Sawyer placed his letter on Royce’s open palm. “Always.”

Royce carefully folded the envelopes and put them into his pocket for safekeeping. Then he pressed his lips to Sawyer’s for a brief kiss. “I know the perfect spot and time. We’ll read Vic’s letters together.”

Sawyer smiled. “Like we do everything.”

 

 

 

Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Veronica – ☆☆☆☆
Killer Honeymoon is the sixth book featuring Sawyer and Royce and the third one in the Matrimony and Mayhem series. We finally get to see the men tie the knot. After all we have been through with this couple it was wonderful to see them getting married, and I’m not ashamed to say I teared up three times in the first chapter.

The men take their honeymoon on a beautiful island on a lake that made me want to go on holiday. But it doesn’t take long for trouble to show up. Young people partying in the house across the street causing trouble, a rich developer buying up property on the island, an old local who won’t sell up, and a storm all cause trouble for the Sawyer and Royce, who are trying to enjoy their honeymoon.

I really enjoyed the way this story played out. There is a lightness to this story that we haven’t experienced with Royce and Sawyer. Killer Honeymoon felt like reading a cozy mystery. I smiled a lot while reading this story. It was really quite fun and, of course, it was also a little bit sexy too.

It has been an absolute pleasure to read Royce and Sawyer’s romance and I wonder where to next for the men. If the author writes more stories of Royce and Sawyer, I will happily read them. I was thrilled to see at the end of the book that there are two spin-off novels being released later this year, which I immediately pre-ordered. I loved Killer Honeymoon and all of Sawyer and Royce’s stories. I can’t recommend them highly enough.


Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
This is the third book in this series, and definitely needs to be read in order to get all the underlying storylines!

Finally, our two heroes get their wedding day... all doubts and concerns dispelled and a new start for them both, together. We know from the title that things are going to get complicated whilst they are away. but what a really fun murder mystery has been created for us!

I loved the combination of a fabulous venue, plenty of outdoor activities, and plenty of sexy honeymoon fun with the drama caused by a property developer on a mission to buy up the local properties. We meet some pretty unsavoury characters, as well as some great locals who plan on resisting till the end. When the police get involved in a local murder, the two men cannot just stand by and watch – of course – so the tension ramps up, even when they are away from home!

Sexy, outdoorsy, and murderous adventures from Locke and Key – what is not to enjoy? I hope that we get some more from these guys, as I would happily read on.

 

 

 

Ever since she was a little girl, AIMEE NICOLE WALKER entertained herself with stories that popped into her head. Now she gets paid to tell those stories to other people. She wears many titles—wife, mom, and animal lover are just a few of them. Her absolute favorite title is champion of the happily ever after. Love inspires everything she does, music keeps her sane, and coffee is the magic elixir that fuels her day. She’d love to hear from you.

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Marriage is Murder by Aimee Nicole Walker Blog Tour

Spring is in full bloom, love is in the air, and Cupid has taken deadly aim in Savannah.

Newly engaged, Royce Locke and Sawyer Key are ready to set the date and charge full-steam ahead into their happily ever after, but homicides and unresolved conflicts keep getting in their way. Neither detective has met a case they couldn’t solve, but their latest investigations will push their limits and challenge their faith when the line between friend and foe becomes blurred. And if that weren’t enough, a random encounter with a stranger will trigger a series of events that could either make or break the couple.

Love—often a thriller, sometimes a killer, but always worth the battle.

Marriage is Murder is book two in the Matrimony and Mayhem trilogy, the second story arc for Royce Locke and Sawyer Key.

**New readers should start with the Zero Hour trilogy before reading the Matrimony and Mayhem trilogy.**

Marriage is Murder is a continuation of Royce and Sawyer’s happily ever after as they move into the next phase of their lives—professionally and personally. Though some storylines span the trilogy, this book does not end in a cliffhanger. Heat, humor, heart, and homicide abound. You have been warned. 18+

Don’t miss our reviews of the rest of the Sawyer and Royce: Matrimony and Mayhem series!
For book one, The Magnolia Murders, click HERE.

 

 

Book 2
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~  Also Available with KindleUnlimited  ~

 

 

“I hate to interrupt a master at work…” Sawyer said hesitantly.

Royce responded with a grunt. “Almost there. Just trying to fit it in the hole. It requires finesse, not brute strength, you know.” Another grunt echoed from behind the dryer and a savage curse quickly followed.

Sawyer bit back a chuckle as he stared down at the superb, jean-clad ass sticking up in the air. Royce had somehow managed to wedge himself under the laundry room sink to reach the back of the dryer. “You don’t say,” Sawyer remarked casually.

He glanced over at Bones, who sat on top of the washing machine looking mighty pissed Royce had moved his litter box from its usual spot to reattach the dryer hose to the exterior vent. The metal ring securing it had broken at some point, which Royce had discovered when he’d attempted to clean the vent with the new shop vac he’d purchased that morning on his weekly hardware store run. They had a Saturday morning routine that started with rambunctious sex, followed by a hearty breakfast, and ended with Royce finding some excuse to visit Sal’s while Sawyer worked on newspaper puzzles and listened to audiobooks.

Royce’s most recent mission was to assemble a tool kit for when Dru and the boys moved into their new place the following weekend. He’d come home from Sal’s flushed with excitement because he’d put together a kickass toolbox and found a high-powered shop vac to rival all others. Royce enthusiastically extolled all the vacuum’s features and boasted it had the strongest suction power on the market. He’d unboxed the shop vac like a little kid on Christmas morning. Sawyer had found it quite endearing until Royce had gazed at the chrome and red machine like it was the most beautiful thing in the world. He’d felt a momentary pang of jealousy until he recalled where he’d been in his audiobook before Royce had come bounding through the door with his new toy.

Royce had kissed him passionately before wheeling the assembled beast into the garage to test it out. Moments later, the loud whirring sound of the machine came through the door. Bones had darted for safety while Sawyer pushed Play to resume his book and returned his attention to his crossword puzzle.

Sawyer smiled when he’d read the next clue. The absence of matter. “Six letters. Gee, I wonder what it could be.” He filled in the boxes with vacuum and moved on to the next clue.

“When was the last time you cleaned out the dryer vent?” Royce had asked Sawyer after he’d cleaned both vehicles.

Sawyer rolled his eyes toward the ceiling as if he were thinking hard about the answer.

Royce had laughed, seeing through Sawyer’s antics, and said, “Doesn’t matter. I’ll take care of it now.”

“We’re supposed to meet my mom for lunch at the Hummingbird Café in an hour,” Sawyer had reminded him.

“No problem.”

Famous last words.

 

 

 

Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Veronica – ☆☆☆☆☆
Marriage is Murder is book two in the Sawyer and Royce: Matrimony and Mayhem series, which is a spin off from the Ground Zero trilogy and the book can’t really be read as a standalone. For me this isn’t a problem. I love, love, love Royce and Sawyer and the latest addition to their story is just another part of their journey for me to devour, which I did.

With Marriage is Murder, I really felt like was an up close and personal observer of Royce and Sawyer’s lives. And they have busy lives. They are planning their upcoming wedding, getting ready to attend Royce’s brother’s wedding, and they have busy social lives.

On the work front, Sawyer is working in the Cold Case Unit, including participating in a cold case to help track down missing people. Royce is working a very interesting murder, which turns out to be far more complicated than it first seems. I could sort of see where Royce’s case was going but I wasn’t sure of the why, but it was definitely an engaging case.

For me, this book blends the personal lives of the couple and their working lives perfectly to keep me engaged. One scene in this book in particular got me and it is the wedding scene. I know wedding scenes are a dime a dozen in romance novels and the one here isn’t anything new, but it really had me reminiscing about my own wedding, which left me with warm and fuzzy feelings at the end. Marriage is Murder was a great story and I can’t wait for more of Royce and Sawyer.


Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
Before you read further, make sure that you have read all the Sawyer and Royce books leading up to this point, as it is really important to have read all the nuance, and intrigue, as well as the goodness, romance, and passion to this point. The author does a very good job of giving reminders if it is a little while since you read the last one, but it is done a bit like a reminder someone gives you at a wedding, to make sure you are up to speed, not repetition. Be warned. 🙂

I enjoy reading about these guys so much, that even an evening at home, feeding the cat and talking about their upcoming wedding is totally engaging. But rest assured there is a lot of mystery, a bit of family drama, and the righting of some wrongs to ramp up the tension and make this all the richer a read.

I am already looking forward to the next book, but also hoping that Walker has a few more adventures for them up her sleeve – I really like to think these guys have more stories to tell.

 

 

 

Ever since she was a little girl, AIMEE NICOLE WALKER entertained herself with stories that popped into her head. Now she gets paid to tell those stories to other people. She wears many titles—wife, mom, and animal lover are just a few of them. Her absolute favorite title is champion of the happily ever after. Love inspires everything she does, music keeps her sane, and coffee is the magic elixir that fuels her day. She’d love to hear from you.

Connect with Aimee Nicole Walker

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The Magnolia Murders by Aimee Nicole Walker Blog Tour

Everything old is new again in love and murder.

Work together, live together, and play together is the name of the game for Royce Locke and Sawyer Key. But one of those things changes when Chief Mendoza taps Sawyer to lead the newly formed cold case unit. His first task: solve the Magnolia Murders that spanned three decades and suddenly stopped in 2000.

Chaos ensues when a fourth Magnolia Queen contender is murdered during a preliminary round. With the pageant’s one hundredth anniversary looming, the pressure is on to produce results. Royce and Sawyer, along with their new partners, have to team up to solve the Magnolia Murders—old and new.

As the investigation continues, a surprise visitor and an unexpected phone call force the men to face painful things from their pasts. The future Royce and Sawyer dream of is within their grasp, but first, they’ll need to uproot the seeds of discontent they’ve buried deep.

The Magnolia Murders is the first book in the Matrimony and Mayhem trilogy, the second story arc for Royce Locke and Sawyer Key.

Author's Note: New readers should start with the Zero Hour trilogy before reading the Matrimony and Mayhem trilogy.

The Magnolia Murders is a continuation of Royce and Sawyer’s happily ever after as they move into the next phase of their lives—professionally and personally. Though some storylines span the trilogy, this book does not end in a cliffhanger. Heat, humor, heart, and homicide abound. You have been warned. 18+

 

 

Book 1
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Royce straightened and stepped fully into his office, shutting the door behind him. Something devilish and dirty glinted in his eyes, and he crossed the room and planted his fine ass on the corner of Sawyer’s desk. “Hi. Did you miss me?”

“Terribly.” And it was true. He was excited about the prospect of leading the CCU, but he would miss having Royce as his partner.

Royce raked his eyes over Sawyer’s attire before scanning the room. “You’ve been home to change, and you set up your new office? And here I thought you might want my help.”

Sawyer scoffed. “You want to help christen my office, which is hardly the same as unpacking the boxes and organizing my desk.”

“Busted.”

“You’re in luck, though,” Sawyer said. “I haven’t had time to write up the case report for Dingbat.”

Royce wagged his finger and tsked. “Look who’s using childish nicknames now.”

“Oh shit,” Sawyer replied. “You’re rubbing off on me.”

Royce’s grin was dark and delicious. “Every chance I get, baby.” He raked his hot gaze over Sawyer. “You’re wearing the pretentious cashmere thingy for your press conference. Nice.”

Sawyer looked down at the storm-gray sweater vest he wore over a pale gray shirt and his lucky lavender tie. He lifted his head and met Royce’s smiling eyes. “Thanks. My boyfriend bought it for me for Valentine’s Day last year.”

“Nope,” Royce said, shaking his head to emphasize how adamant he was. “I bought it just because.”

Sawyer bit his bottom lip to keep him from laughing, but his restraint lasted only a few seconds. Royce rolled his eyes when Sawyer’s mirth bubbled out of him. Sawyer cleared his throat and wiped his eyes, but Royce’s deep scowl nearly sent him into a second fit.

“Asshole.”

“Dickhead.” Sawyer replied. “Can I just point out that your ‘just because’ gift was given to me after a candlelit dinner on February thirteenth?”

“Why do I suddenly feel like I’m on the witness stand?” Royce asked.

“Answer the question, Sergeant Locke. Do you honestly expect the jury to believe the timing of your gift was a coincidence?”

Royce crossed his arms over his chest. “Objection.”

Sawyer desperately wanted to kiss his pouty lips. “The witness can’t object.”

“I’m also representing myself at the trial.”

“So that makes you the defendant. Interesting. What crimes were you charged with? Eating cheese from a squirty can?”

Royce dropped his arms and leaned forward. “I am accused of killing off any chance another man has with you. No one will ever worship your body and heart the way I do. Now and forever.” His voice was thick and husky, lighting the fuse of lust in Sawyer’s core. “And, yes, counselor, I am guilty. I bought my boyfriend the super soft sweater thingy ‘just because’ it’s the same color as my eyes, and I like to mark him in every way possible. Until today, our relationship had to be a secret at work.”

 

 

 

Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Veronica – ☆☆☆☆☆
The Magnolia Murders is the first book in the Sawyer and Royce: Matrimony and Mayhem series, which is a spin off the Zero Hour trilogy. I was thrilled Sawyer and Royce were getting another series and I couldn’t wait to read The Magnolia Murders.

For the first time in three years, Royce and Sawyer will no longer be partners. Royce is given the opportunity to run a program that helps teens, and Sawyer is promoted and made head of a cold case team. His first job is to reinvestigate the Magnolia Murders and find out who killed three young women. When a fourth woman is murdered, Royce is called in to join the hunt for the killer.

This story perfectly blends the romance and personal dramas with the couple’s professional life where they are hunting a killer. On the personal front, Sawyer and Royce are blissfully happy but Royce is trying to propose, and life and his own fears keep getting in his way. This couple is so fun and sexy, and you can really feel how crazy in love with each other they are. It just makes their stories so good to read.

On the crime front, the hunt for the killer is fast paced. A few new cop faces are added to the team that works tirelessly to work out who killed these women and why. There are lots of clues and different threads to the mystery and it was so satisfying to watch them all come together.

The Magnolia Murders is exactly the kind of story that I love to read – crime solving by a couple whose lives and loves I can completely immerse myself in. I don’t know how many books the author plans to write in this series but as long as they keep writing them, I’ll keep reading them.


Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
This is the first book in a new series, but follows on from the Zero Hours series – which you really should read before starting this one. There you will meet Royce and Sawyer, and find out how they ended up together – I highly recommend this wonderful and unexpected love story.

We rejoin the guys happily living together... and thankfully they are truly solid. Inevitably there are ongoing discoveries and decisions to be made, but the joy of this book is that we do not need to worry about that side of things, so can relax on that score... and just get really involved in the crime solving.

I loved that the chief knows how best to give the guys a new challenge, and an opportunity to be more open at work about their relationship. Sawyer is going to lead a cold case team – and start with the Magnolia Murders. Royce is offered a youth project, and whilst doing the training, he gets called to lead on a new Magnolia Murder. So they manage to have to work together, even when no longer partners. I love this clever twist, which keeps them both in our line of sight.

Such a great cast of characters, inventive plots, and lots of soul searching make this an incredibly enjoyable read – and I am very excited to think that we will get to spend time with these guys again soon!

 

 

 

Ever since she was a little girl, AIMEE NICOLE WALKER entertained herself with stories that popped into her head. Now she gets paid to tell those stories to other people. She wears many titles—wife, mom, and animal lover are just a few of them. Her absolute favorite title is champion of the happily ever after. Love inspires everything she does, music keeps her sane, and coffee is the magic elixir that fuels her day. She’d love to hear from you.

Connect with Aimee Nicole Walker

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