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Killer Instincts by Tawna Fenske

soonerlit22's review

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adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

mathchic84's review

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

rosie_p_burke's review

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5.0

Bringing back Dante!
Dante was such a fun character to be introduced to in the Ponderosa Resort series and I love that Tawna took him and gave us a spin off series.

This is a sweet love story… with an assassin with a conscious! Dante and Jen are a beautiful balance or outer strength (him) and inner strength (her).

Something I think Tawna always does beautifully is pay attention to details. Just for reference— Dante is from Dovlano. English isn’t his first language— and Tawna gives us snippets of that while he struggles to find the “right American words.” It’s something not every author considers when giving us international characters.

A fast and fun read for sure! It will definitely have you preordering the entire series!

read_on_reader's review

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5.0

From the brief look we got at the guys in the novella I knew each one of them would have a very interesting story to tell, so when Dante shows up to help Jen on her vineyard he is blown away by his immediate attraction to her, but he has secrets. His secrets are ones that should keep him away from her because he promised her brother to help her and watch out for her, but when a series of events start to occur he knows he has to keep her safe no matter what. Jen is a hard worker, has been through so much, and wants to see the good in everyone even if it hurts her or her pride. She knows she will do anything to keep her grandmother’s vineyard, but someone is out to hurt her. When these two are brought together and adversity starts will the secrets Dante keeps help or hinder them? I love this story, the group of guys, and the suspense it keeps us on the edge. I am excited for Matteo’s story and to see what happens next.

daisyknox's review

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5.0


All reviews posted at Tales of Love, Life, and Murder

I was excited for this series after reading the prequel, Killer Looks, but this book exceeded my expectations. It’s sweet, funny and different. Dante is a lonely assassin tasked with checking on his best friend’s little sister but he lets her think he’s answered her ad for a farmhand. This is an insta-love mystery with just enough suspense and a HEA. Assassin or not, Dante is adorable with Jen and they make a great team working to rescue her farm from danger. Matteo’s story is next and I can’t wait.

noelb's review

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5.0

Absolutely love this story line! I was interested from page one. Never lost my focus or my attention, wonderful!

tragicwarlock's review

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adventurous emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

mariluv's review

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

ssrosepetal's review

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4.0

This is a fun take on one of my favorite tropes. Dante is there to check on his best friends sister while seeing if he can find the evidence he needs to get his best friend out of prison. However that all changes when he meets Jen for the first time. Jen is going through way to much but she is staying strong and doing the best she can. She never expected Dante to walk into her life but she is very glad that she did. I'm very glad that he did.

I liked getting to know Dante and Jen. Neither thought they were good enough for the other. Dante had a hard past with secrets he couldn't tell many. After Jen found her ex cheating she started to doubt not only her worth but her looks. She thought she was to plain, to farm dirty, for any guy to love her. I enjoyed watching these two fall in love. I loved seeing Jen become more headstrong and determined the more Dante tried to push her away.

Jen has her hands full with an annoying ex and a hotel company wanting to buy her land. I felt stressed out for her. It all works out but I admit I almost didn't see it coming. I love this HEA. Jen deserves her happiness. However I'm even more happy to see Dante retire and get his own HEA. if he can do it Matteo and Sebastian will be able to as well.

*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book for my honest and unbiased review*

kms4akm's review

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0