PREVIOUS BOOKS IN THE RUINOUS LOVE TRILOGY:
New York Times bestseller Butcher & Blackbird
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Copyright © 2024 by Brynne Weaver
The composition “Ruinous Love” was written by T. Thomason (SOCAN), inspired by Leather & Lark by Brynne Weaver
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Library of Congress Control Number: 2023948985
978-1-63893-179-9 (Paperback)
978-1-63893-180-5 (ebook)
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Manufactured in the United States of America
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CONTENT & TRIGGER WARNINGS
As much as Leather & Lark is a dark romantic comedy and will hopefully make you laugh through the madness, it’s still dark! Please read responsibly. If you have any questions about this list, please don’t hesitate to contact me at brynneweaverbooks.com or on one of my social media platforms (I’m most active on Instagram and TikTok).
Eyeballs but not eye sockets, so you’re welcome
Teeth and tooth byproducts
I might have ruined pizza and beer. Also smoothies. Still not sorry
Snow globes
Autocannibalism …? Welcome to a debate you never thought you’d have
Numerous weapons and sharp objects, including darts, scissors, guns, saws, knives, grinders, an edger, and a little implement called an enucleation spoon
Severed fingers
You might have new thoughts about crafting with epoxy resin
Vehicular collisions
Drowning in various forms
Terminal illness of a loved one
Detailed sex scenes, which include (but are not limited to) adult toys, choking, rough sex, mild degradation, sexual acts in public, pegging, praise kink
References to parental neglect and child abuse (not depicted)
References to child sexual assault (not depicted)
Religious references/trauma
Explicit and colorful language, including a lot of “blasphemy.” Don’t say I didn’t warn you!
Injured dog (cause of injury not depicted, and he’s okay, I promise!)
There is a lot of death … it’s a book about a contract killer and a serial killer falling in love, so I feel like that’s probably a given
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For those of you who came here after the B&B ice cream and just read the L&L triggers and thought, “She’s not really serious about the pizza … right …?”This one’s for you.
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PLAYLIST
Click on a QR code to listen:
PROLOGUE: Ignite
“I Only Have Eyes For You,” The Flamingos
CHAPTER ONE: Submerged
“TUNNEL VISION,” Melanie Martinez
“444,” Ashley Sienna
CHAPTER TWO: Bull’s-Eye
“Underground,” MISSIO
“Pulse,” Young Wonder
CHAPTER THREE: Guillotine
“Cuz You’re Beautiful,” Kiyashqo
“BITE,” Troye Sivan
CHAPTER FOUR: Germinate
“November,” PatrickReza
“Shutdown,” Hudsun
CHAPTER FIVE: Threads
“SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK,” Joji
“Lay Your Cards Out,” POLIÇA
CHAPTER SIX: Leytonstone
“Stay with Me,” Kevin Olusola
“Don’t Leave,” Snakehips & MØ
CHAPTER SEVEN: Justice
“Laalach,” TroyBoi
“Fall Away” (feat. Calivania), UNDREAM
“Above the Clouds,” Luca
CHAPTER EIGHT: Friction
“Who Do You Want,” Ex Habit
“How Soon Is Now” (feat. Dresage), AG
CHAPTER NINE: Banjaxed
“One of Your Girls,” Troye Sivan
“Love Made Me Do It,” Ellise
CHAPTER TEN: Trophies
“Kiss and Collide,” Blondfire
“Downtown,” Allie X
CHAPTER ELEVEN: Hologram
“Pilgrim,” MØ
“Seconds,” Ghost Loft
CHAPTER TWELVE: In Nominee Patri
“O.D.D.,” Hey Violet
“Blur,” MØ
CHAPTER THIRTEEN: Network
“If You Wanna,” Kiyashqo
“Everybody’s Watching Me (Uh Oh),” The Neighbourhood
CHAPTER FOURTEEN: Retreat
“Superstar,” MARINA
“Love Me,” Jane XØ
“Front to Back,” Buku
CHAPTER FIFTEEN: Signals
“Can’t Forget You,” NEVR KNØW
“Too Deep,” Kehlani
CHAPTER SIXTEEN: Hymns
“Fears,” MTNS
“Never Enough,” TWO LANES
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN: Ascend
“Fight!,” Ellise
“Soft to Be Strong,” MARINA
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN: Spotlight
“Don’t Dream It’s Over,” Kevin Olusola
“TALK ME DOWN,” Troye Sivan
WATCH FOR SPECIAL BONUS TRACK “RUINOUS LOVE” BY T. THOMASON THAT WILL BE ADDED TO THE PLAYLIST FOR THIS CHAPTER!
CHAPTER NINETEEN: Exposed
“Close” (feat. Tove Lo), Nick Jonas
“Tranquilizer” (feat. Adekunle Gold), TroyBoi
CHAPTER TWENTY: Crawl
“Make You Mine,” Madison Beer
“Make Me Feel,” Elvis Drew
CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE: Enucleate
“Arms of Gold” (feat. Mia Pfirrman), Tape Machines
“Dangerous” (feat. Joywave) [Oliver Remix], Big Data
“Back to the Wall,” TroyBoi
CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO: Wanderer
“Alone” (Slow Edit), BLVKES
“New Religion,” MARGARET WHO
CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE: Last Defense
“Immortal,” MARINA
“Dizzy,” MISSIO
CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR: Apparition
“Triggered,” Chase Atlantic
“We Appreciate Power” (feat. HANA), Grimes
