Blurb
Nikolai:
I have been a contract killer since I was a boy. For years I savored the fear caused by my name, the trembling at the sight of my tattoos. The stars on my knees, the marks on my fingers, the dagger in my neck, all bespoke of danger. If you saw my eyes, it was the last vision you’d have. I have ever been the hunter, never the prey. With her, I am the mark and I am ready to lie down and let her capture me. Opening my small scarred heart to her brings out my enemies. I will carry out one last hit, but if they hurt her, I will bring the world down around their ears.
Daisy:
I’ve been sheltered from the outside world all my life. Homeschooled and farm-raised, I’m so naive that my best friend calls me Pollyanna. I like to believe the best in people. Nikolai is part of this new life, and he’s terrifying to me. Not because his eyes are cold or my friend warns me away from him, but because he’s the only man that has ever seen the real me beneath the awkwardness. With him, my heart is at risk..and also, my life.
Teaser
Swinging my scope over to room 224, I flip on my night vision goggles. I can only see the outline of her body. It is leaving the apartment and she appears to have a basket with her. I track her down to the basement laundry. When I first walked the building, I noted the basement laundry facility. It was dank and musty with only a few lights and disgusting floor. 224 should not have to clean her clothes down there. Someone should clean her clothes for her but I knew she could not afford that. Her refrigerator held few items and when she did eat, which seemed far too rare for my own peace of mind, she ate noodles and other cheap food stuffs. Her roommate did not make any more money either. The two of them were poor and so obviously prey it is a miracle that they've survived on their own to make it to adulthood. The one male in their lives is worthless.
I watch again as her outlined form leans over the washing machine. She places her clothes inside and then leaves. She returns to her apartment and returns to her bedroom. It is too dark for me to tell what she is doing in there. Is she touching herself again? Is she bringing herself off? I think she may be reading a book. I watch her and the time that passes is meaningless. Nothing is more interesting to me that watching her, even if it is just the outline of her form. I should be doing so many other things. Researching my potential mark in Seattle. Determining my next step with Mr. Brown. Instead I am mesmerized by her.
Jenn's Review
First I want to say, I DEVOURED this book!! It had
everything I wanted in a story. I was nervous, happy, sad and fanning myself
throughout the entire thing. I also took on an accent (in my head) while
reading it. You know, to really get into the story. Don’t lie, you did it too!
Daisy has lived a very sheltered life from a young age. Her
mother was killed and it caused her father to become an agoraphobic when the
guy threatened to come after him. Daisy was allowed to go outside for short
periods of time. She was homeschooled and not allowed to go to college. She is
now 21 and has not lived any life at all.
Nick kills for money. He was trained to do this when he was
just a boy. He is good at what he does and has put the fear of God in many. Now
he’s decided he’s done. Once he avenges his mentor’s death. He has taken notice
of Daisy and even just looking at her, he knows that he will never be worthy of
her.
He’s been watching her and needs a way to talk to her. That
happens one day in her laundry room, in her apartment building. But he lives
across the street and has to come up with an excuse to be there. She’s
suspicious but still intrigued and curious. He wants her. He wants to be her
protector and provider. He works his way to a date and it’s pretty much a
disaster! He gets frustrated easily. The language barrier between them causes
him to hurt her without him realizing it. But he isn’t going to give up and
Daisy really doesn’t want him to. She finds herself thinking about him
constantly. But she grows weary of him when he shows up wherever she is. He can’t
stand the thought of her getting into trouble and hurt when he can be close to
her and protect her.
But what happens when the bad guys find out about Daisy? How
far will he go to rescue the woman he is falling in love with? And what about
when she finds out the truth of your job?
Daisy has been touched by only Nick and he is determined to keep it that
way. Can he prove to her that he is the only man for her when he feels so
unworthy of her?
I cannot wait to read what Jen and Jessica has coming next!
Like a said earlier, this book did it for me and had it all. I highly recommend
Last Hit and get it while it’s on sale this month!! 4.5 out of 5 stars
About the Authors
Jen Frederick lives with her husband, child, and one rambunctious dog. She's been reading stories all her life but never imagined writing one of her own. Jen loves to hear from readers so drop her a line at jensfrederick@gmail.com.
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Author Jessica Claire
This is a pen name for Jill Myles.
Jill Myles has been an incurable romantic since childhood. She reads all the 'naughty parts' of books first, looks for a dirty joke in just about everything, and thinks to this day that the Little House on the Prairie books should have been steamier.
After devouring hundreds of paperback romances, mythology books, and archaeological tomes, she decided to write a few books of her own - stories with a wild adventure, sharp banter, and lots of super-sexy situations. She prefers her heroes alpha and half-dressed, her heroines witty, and she loves nothing more than watching them overcome adversity to fall into bed together.
Website: http://jillmyles.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/_JessicaClare
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