seriouslybookish's review
5.0
5 out of 5 stars.
I don't even know how to out in words how much I loved and adored this book. Owen and Ava were absolutely perfect. I loved their relationship and their banter just made the book even more amazing. Its been a while since I read a contemporary book that had me so engrossed with the characters and plot.
I don't even know how to out in words how much I loved and adored this book. Owen and Ava were absolutely perfect. I loved their relationship and their banter just made the book even more amazing. Its been a while since I read a contemporary book that had me so engrossed with the characters and plot.
bookish_coven's review
3.0
A cute and funny read about a reserved girl that accidentally meets an assassin and of course falls for him.Both Ava and Owen are likable and the story is fast paced.
Pick it up if you enjoy lighthearted spy thrillers with a bit of romance.
mrose21's review
3.0
This was OK..
I'm glad I read it because it was an interesting take on a romance but its a little strange.
I don't really know how I feel about this book. Its OK. I wouldn't rush to reread this or continue on the series...
I'm glad I read it because it was an interesting take on a romance but its a little strange.
I don't really know how I feel about this book. Its OK. I wouldn't rush to reread this or continue on the series...
smitch29's review
4.0
I found this book to be intriguing and amusing. I was thoroughly entertained throughout the whole novel. It wasn't necessarily the most unpredictable plot, but it didn't really detract from its entertainment value much.
In this book, Ava is looking to make her life more exciting, and hoping to kick start her pledge as she house-sits for her friend while she's on her honeymoon. Ava even tries to look for jobs to extend her visa and stay in London longer. In a hurry to make a last minute job interview, Ava is forced to try and drive on foreign roads with a reversed car and driving system. Before she even makes it a few feet, she manages to kill a guy who's creeping around the garage. She's freaked and things just escalate further as a hot guy she saw previously starts accusing her of killing the guy on purpose and taking his target. Then she starts to get shot at. Within that short time frame, hot guy, aka Owen, wises up to the fact that she is innocent and helps her get out of the garage. They go on the lam as Owen tries to figure out what is happening and why Ava appears to be the target of another assassin. They have great chemistry, but they both recognize that Ava is vulnerable and fighting in a world she's never inhabited before. They go through some leads and close calls as they try to work out all the mysteries surrounding them. All the while, they grow closer, in part because they are pretty much stuck with each other.
I've never read anything quite like this book, so it was a nice change of pace for me. The characters could've been/shown their complexities a bit more. If they were just a tad deeper, it would've made the story that much better. However, the suspenseful story line helped drive the plot enough that it isn't too big of a deal.
I plan to check out what more this author has to offer, though from current reviews on some of her other books, I'm not convinced I'll like them as much as this one, but I'll check out at least one more.
In this book, Ava is looking to make her life more exciting, and hoping to kick start her pledge as she house-sits for her friend while she's on her honeymoon. Ava even tries to look for jobs to extend her visa and stay in London longer. In a hurry to make a last minute job interview, Ava is forced to try and drive on foreign roads with a reversed car and driving system. Before she even makes it a few feet, she manages to kill a guy who's creeping around the garage. She's freaked and things just escalate further as a hot guy she saw previously starts accusing her of killing the guy on purpose and taking his target. Then she starts to get shot at. Within that short time frame, hot guy, aka Owen, wises up to the fact that she is innocent and helps her get out of the garage. They go on the lam as Owen tries to figure out what is happening and why Ava appears to be the target of another assassin. They have great chemistry, but they both recognize that Ava is vulnerable and fighting in a world she's never inhabited before. They go through some leads and close calls as they try to work out all the mysteries surrounding them. All the while, they grow closer, in part because they are pretty much stuck with each other.
I've never read anything quite like this book, so it was a nice change of pace for me. The characters could've been/shown their complexities a bit more. If they were just a tad deeper, it would've made the story that much better. However, the suspenseful story line helped drive the plot enough that it isn't too big of a deal.
I plan to check out what more this author has to offer, though from current reviews on some of her other books, I'm not convinced I'll like them as much as this one, but I'll check out at least one more.
chroniclesofabookreader's review
4.0
Oh, how can you not love a book about a hot assassin having to take you under his wing in times of danger? ‘Cuz this girl loves that. Owen happens upon Ava in the most unnatural way, but before he knows it, she’s his saving grace.
“I’d never seen anyone so beautiful in my life. I couldn’t tell you what it was that drew me in. She would never be a model and she wasn’t sultry or glamorous, but just a look at her made me want to bundle her up somewhere safe so that I could enjoy her smiles forever.”
Ava has had a lot of loss in life, and she lives by routine. Sick of the rut she’s in, she decides to house sit in London for her newly married friend while she honeymoons in Italy. It’s while she’s there attempting to find a job so that she can stay in the country that she runs across Owen in a little cafe. He’s hard to miss with his devilish good looks. It’s only a quick glance, and before she knows it, he’s gone. A short while later she runs across him in her building. And she certainly never expected to end up running from flying bullets with Owen. Ava was a strong, resilient character who was able to retain that humor needed to keep her sane in incredibly trying times. Her wish of finding something outside of normalcy definitely came true.
“‘I’m wrong for you, Ava, but damn if I can help the way I feel.’ His hands moved to cup my face and his lips touched mine in a fierce declaration of need.”
Owen is one of the best assassins in the world. He’s closed-off, thorough, detailed, and, well, deadly. He isn’t the best because he’s known for his smiles and lollipops of joy. Ava was a quick welcomed distraction, but he’s in town for his next hit. He certainly never saw it coming that she would somehow be involved, and he has to go against absolutely everything in him to protect her. Protect? That’s certainly a new word in his vocabulary. He’s only ever looked out for himself his entire life, and he’s definitely never felt anything for anyone. It was lovely seeing him thaw, seeing that dark exterior give way to a man who could truly care. He may be deadly, but his heart is big and ready to give.
“She was heaven and I was headed for the darkest pits of hell. If this was my only chance for bliss I was going to savor it before the angels kicked me out.”
This was a great change of pace storyline where the action is nearly from the beginning, and as they race to save themselves and figure out why the bad guys were after her in the first place, there’s this unresolved sexual tension that just slowly builds so deliciously as the story unfolds. Ms. Chase did an excellent job at writing Owen’s character–giving him just enough cold edge while still making him completely human and irresistible. And I would be remiss not to mention Ava’s character who was so brave under such dire circumstances. She made her tough while still relatable, because I don’t know about you, but I certainly have never been in her position. If you’re looking for something different, something that hasn’t been written about a lot, look no further than this book!
**Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review**
“I’d never seen anyone so beautiful in my life. I couldn’t tell you what it was that drew me in. She would never be a model and she wasn’t sultry or glamorous, but just a look at her made me want to bundle her up somewhere safe so that I could enjoy her smiles forever.”
Ava has had a lot of loss in life, and she lives by routine. Sick of the rut she’s in, she decides to house sit in London for her newly married friend while she honeymoons in Italy. It’s while she’s there attempting to find a job so that she can stay in the country that she runs across Owen in a little cafe. He’s hard to miss with his devilish good looks. It’s only a quick glance, and before she knows it, he’s gone. A short while later she runs across him in her building. And she certainly never expected to end up running from flying bullets with Owen. Ava was a strong, resilient character who was able to retain that humor needed to keep her sane in incredibly trying times. Her wish of finding something outside of normalcy definitely came true.
“‘I’m wrong for you, Ava, but damn if I can help the way I feel.’ His hands moved to cup my face and his lips touched mine in a fierce declaration of need.”
Owen is one of the best assassins in the world. He’s closed-off, thorough, detailed, and, well, deadly. He isn’t the best because he’s known for his smiles and lollipops of joy. Ava was a quick welcomed distraction, but he’s in town for his next hit. He certainly never saw it coming that she would somehow be involved, and he has to go against absolutely everything in him to protect her. Protect? That’s certainly a new word in his vocabulary. He’s only ever looked out for himself his entire life, and he’s definitely never felt anything for anyone. It was lovely seeing him thaw, seeing that dark exterior give way to a man who could truly care. He may be deadly, but his heart is big and ready to give.
“She was heaven and I was headed for the darkest pits of hell. If this was my only chance for bliss I was going to savor it before the angels kicked me out.”
This was a great change of pace storyline where the action is nearly from the beginning, and as they race to save themselves and figure out why the bad guys were after her in the first place, there’s this unresolved sexual tension that just slowly builds so deliciously as the story unfolds. Ms. Chase did an excellent job at writing Owen’s character–giving him just enough cold edge while still making him completely human and irresistible. And I would be remiss not to mention Ava’s character who was so brave under such dire circumstances. She made her tough while still relatable, because I don’t know about you, but I certainly have never been in her position. If you’re looking for something different, something that hasn’t been written about a lot, look no further than this book!
**Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review**
thepaige_turner's review
5.0
Check out my review here: https://thepaigeturnerblog.wordpress.com/2015/05/20/the-accidental-assassin-by-nichole-chase/
thebooktrollop's review
full review to come part of the tour.... Fast paced, sexy, and down right dangerous...
ari_at_the_bookish_coven's review
3.0
A cute and funny read about a reserved girl that accidentally meets an assassin and of course falls for him.Both Ava and Owen are likable and the story is fast paced.
Pick it up if you enjoy lighthearted spy thrillers with a bit of romance.
wilovebooks's review
5.0
An incredible mixture of suspense, romance, and laugh-out-loud humor. I loved this so much and could not put it down. Ava is just house-sitting, looking for a job so she can stay in the country when she accidentally kills someone and meets Owen, an assassin. The unlikely pair is pulled into a dangerous situation. Even though it should be dark, as Owen kills people for a living, the humor keeps things light without getting ridiculous. I loved the characters. I really can't recommend this enough. With romance, suspense, and humor, this is exactly my kind of book.