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syndi3's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It was an OK experience. I think Miss Landish goes OTT with the romance. I want to see more development from Gabriel. He had such tragic past and I want that to be developed more into his character building.
While Bella is typical damsel in distress. I did not read this book in order. But I think it is better if the book was read in order to understand. There is a red line connecting the whole series together.
I miss the comedy in the banter. Usually Miss Landish is good incorperating some comedy in the banter.
Overall, OK read.
While Bella is typical damsel in distress. I did not read this book in order. But I think it is better if the book was read in order to understand. There is a red line connecting the whole series together.
I miss the comedy in the banter. Usually Miss Landish is good incorperating some comedy in the banter.
Overall, OK read.
joskypay's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this twisted fairy tale about Izzy and Gabe! Would be assassins falling for their prey is a weakness for me, I love the power dynamics shifting, and there's always more danger and suspense in these types of stories. With all that going on you've got the growing feelings between the two and the passion builds, its super hot to watch (read) it all unfold. I'm also really invested now in the background story in this book and also the first one in the series, involving Blackwell. I really hope we get to see him get whats coming to him in future stories.
juliemwilson's review
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
ncmitch's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Medical trauma, Gun violence, and Murder
Moderate: Blood, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, and Child death
briewhale's review against another edition
4.0
Is it insane that I find a violent contract killer/hitman to be so hot? Because if so, guilty as charged! I was drawn in by the premise that was set up at the end of the last book. Not everyday do I read a romance where their meet cute is “he was hired by a sociopath to kill me.” And I was a bit surprised by just how much I did love the story, considering. It was a bit more violent then I’m used to, but was sweet enough not to matter.
msandvik0505's review against another edition
3.0
I thought that this book was better than okay but not quite good. I liked the relationship with Bella and Gabe and it's development. I really felt for Izzy having to work and go to school all the time and I was glad that Russel got his due justice as well as Jericho. I really hope something happens to Blackwell soon.
inomniaparatus8's review against another edition
4.0
These are fun! The dialogue is a sticking point for me sometimes in both books, but I can't help but love these dudes.
fictionmajorette's review
4.0
I know hitman turned romance hero might not be everyone's cup of tea, but I loved it. I thought their chemistry was amazing from the beginning (who knew dry humping in the forest could be so hot?) and I liked how we got some cute domestic-y scenes with them together. I do wish we would have gotten a little more of Gabe studying Bella or doing his initial recon of her so we can see how his feelings have changed. The book opens when he has been watching her for a while and has already formed most of opinions of her whereas she has no idea who he is. It would have been interesting to have him think of her one way and then be along with him for the journey as he finds out more about her which leads to him changing his mind. This book is split POV between Gabe, Bella, and Blackwell (the big bad guy across the series). We get more of Blackwell's POV in this book than we did in the first, which I really liked. This book really reminded me of a Nicole Snow type plot where it leans a little into the action-movie space and a bit of suspension of disbelief for some aspects (Bella finding out Gabe's secret, for example) but I'm a sucker for those types of romances so I'm on board 100%. I loved Bella as a character and really respected her trying to make her own way in the world which just made me love Gabe for taking care of her in any way she'd let him. The whole cast of characters surrounding our main couple was really well developed and I really enjoyed the scenes with Bella and her diner family. I thought Gabe's relationship with his brother was really sweet and I thought it was a nice twist on a revenge trope.