A review by karentje
D!ckhead by K.A. Merikan

5.0

Gritty, dark romance with incredibly original, fascinating MCs. I loved how unexpected Hammer and Dex both were. The farther along we get in the story, the more they reveal of themselves. Peeling back the superficial layers of accident-prone himbo and scary MC enforcer. Was there ever an unlikelier pair? They grow closer in less than romantic circumstances, to say the least, but it works for them. Hammer’s journey of self-discovery, especially with regards to his bisexuality, was so well-written. I loved that it was gradual and not something he just jumped into without any self-reflection. He surprised me with how accepting and open to new experiences he was. He is a dangerous man, but he feels safe enough with Dex to be vulnerable and try new things, which leads to genuinely heartwarming moments. Dex is very earnest and has a positive outlook on life, even with everything he’s gone through. At times I wanted to shake some sense into him; at others I was so impressed or wanted to give him a hug… I really needed him to get his HEA.
I fully expected to love this story, but I was still amazed at exactly how much. And at how surprisingly touching and sweet Dex and Hammer are together, admittedly amongst all the blood and gore, violence and danger. The character development in this story is next level. There’s so much to unravel and learn. And so many scrapes to get out of! Oh my poor nerves... Excellent pacing and suspense, which raised my heartbeat to uncomfortable heights!
Recommend!