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I was sent to kill her. I fell in love with her instead. There’s only one rule in my line of kill or be killed. I was raised to be the best. A cold-blooded assassin. Until tonight. Until Dahlia. She’s looking for vengeance. I came for blood. One kiss might just kill us both.

53 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 11, 2023

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Regina Wade

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Regina Wade specializes in sizzling-hot happily-ever-afters. Her sweet and spicy quickies are packed with OTT alpha males and fun, feisty heroines. Regina is obsessed with dark chocolate, organic coffee, and her rescue hamster, Waffles

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7,489 reviews88 followers
April 20, 2023
Dahlia (h) is an assassin with a hit list that includes Ronan (H), an assassin for the Stepanovs, a crime family who destroyed her family. When he shows up in her kitchen late at night, the attraction the two feel for one another outweighs their murderous intentions and they instantly fall for one another. Dahlia and Ronan realize they share a hatred for the same man and are determined to take him down together. Hot and steamy age gap, instalove quickie romance with a side of heat and a bit of violence.
Profile Image for Amie.
1,150 reviews17 followers
April 18, 2023
An amazing short story about two people wanting to get rid of the same head of the mafia that destroyed their lives. The mafia man killed his parents and adopted him just hours after he killed them. With the woman the mafia man tried to kidnapped her even though she got away from the mafia family.
The woman was was in her apartment she woke up because a nightmare. When she was eating take out she felt like someone was there. The man comes in and they feel like something between them. They kiss as he picks her up putting her on the counter, he takes of her underwear then gives her oral sex.
They’re at his place and their looking pictures, drawings and documents. They both want the head of the Vegas mafia killed so their going over how to do it. She’s on his lap they kiss her way down his body, kissing the tattoo on him but before long she goes down to her knees taking off his pants and gives him oral sex. He picks her up laying her on the dining room table before he makes love to her. He finds out afterwards that she was a virgin. He knows that he’s in love with her.
She wakes up in his bed and starts to remember everything that has happened. She puts on one of his shirts and starts looking for him. She hears voices and cautiously moves to where she can see who is speaking with him and what they’re speaking about. The guy he’s talking to is the head of the mafia in Vegas also some of his men are with him. The head of the mafia has them go to the car. The head of the mafia gets the man angry so the man takes the advantage and kills the head of the mafia. The man can sense that the woman is close and when he turns around to see her the two men that left before rushes back in and the woman kills them with a pair of gold plated letter openers. He has spent the last fifteen years panning on killing the head of the Vegas mafia and taking of his family. His driving force since he was a kid has been avenging his parents death. She checks to see if he’s okay and his kisses her. He has found the love of his life in her, she’s his partner in crime. They will settle into running their Vegas empire come tomorrow. They kiss again as she can’t believe that it’s over. The keep kissing as they wrap in each others arms. He takes he out of the room and carries her to the bedroom. She tell him that she loves him in a whisper and he tells her that he loves her too. He will be installed as the new head of the Las Vegas crime family.
Six months later they’re shopping and he keeps grabbing baby things. She’s only seven weeks pregnant so doesn’t get why he’s wanting to get things now when they don’t even know the sex of the baby yet. She gets hot for him. She has changed since she has met him. The last few months has been an adventure for them both. He has cleaned house were the mafia family is concerned. Her brother comes up and with a bunch of baby clothes. Her brother and the man are close friends now and the man even made him his second in command of family operation. Her sister in law comes over with more babies clothes. People keep putting in baby necessities into their basket. After so many years of fear and loneliness in her life she has found that there’s one thing she’s afraid to hope for is a home.
Nicely written with outstanding characters as well as easy to read, page turner. Steamy romantic happily ever after is what this short story has.

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Profile Image for Nova.
2,721 reviews105 followers
April 16, 2023
I am voluntarily reviewing an advanced reader copy of this book.

Dahlia is finally reunited with her older brother Santiago just as he finds true love with Harlow, after being kidnapped when she was eighteen by the feared Igor Stepanov, she has fought for years to get back her freedom and to find her brother. Her life is very nearly complete except for the two people on her list destined for death as she takes her revenge. Ronan Hayes is next on her hit list, but the night that she awakes up and can sense someone in her home could it be that she is the one on his hit list?

Ronan Hayes is a well known name in Las Vegas, as the feared henchman to Igor Stepanov, the man responsible for the life he now leads and also for the death of his real parents when he was twelve. This was meant to be yet another assignment, another kill to add to the impressive list of past kills. The Sicaria is a woman to be feared, she kills without remorse and a precision that even he envy’s but meeting the woman in the flesh is a completely different story, bewitched by her and he immediately knows that this woman is his woman and he will do all that he can to keep her safe. Has the time come for a new King and Queen of Las Vegas? Will Dahlia give what they have a chance, and they can rule together?

This is a book of betrayal, revenge and a lasting love. Dahlia and Ronan are each other’s person, and you cannot fault how they feel for one another, as always this is perfectly short and steamy with a great story. Would have liked more of an idea of what Dahlia got up to and how she homed her skills. Fab 4.2* read.

2,316 reviews28 followers
April 15, 2023
Ok guys, this book starts out really hot and heavy and never lets up!! What a ride I just went on by reading this book!! Dahlia and Ronan at everything I didn’t know that I needed but I’m so glad that I have them! I would recommend reading “Santiago” first since it would give you some background on who Dahlia is and why she hates the Stepanov family so much. You could still read this as a standalone but “Santiago” is so good you might as well read both of them!

Dahlia is out for revenge and Ronan is next on her hit list. He is the adopted son of her worst enemy which makes him her enemy as well. There is something about Ronan that she doesn’t know though and that makes him a perfect partner for her. There is tons of spice! Tons of drama! Tons of amazing moments that come together to make this a fantastic read!

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12.3k reviews48 followers
April 26, 2023
The Sicario and the Hit Man

Ronan is the second book in the Vegas Heat series. These books do tie in with each other as there is some character cross-over but they all can stand-alone reads. This story finds Dahlia, Santiago's sister, in more danger than she has been before. She is a Sicario and is really good at her job. But things are about to change when she crosses paths with Ronan when he is sent to find the Sicario and kill them. But when he finally tracks the Sicario down in Las Vegas he knows he will never hurt her, as there is something about her that he cannot resist. Instead they take down the man who is the real enemy together, thus freeing them both to have a future together.
I will mention that as I had not read Santiago I was a bit unsure of a couple story details but I just went with things and it became clearer along the way. It was a good read with some smexy hotness, action, danger and suspense added into the love at first sight trope.
Profile Image for Jenny Harris.
4,465 reviews33 followers
April 21, 2023
I received this book with the understanding that I could leave a voluntary and honest review.

In this book we get Dahlia's story and are introduced to Ronan. After being held captive all those years ago Dahlia has gone from being victim to being vengeance. She has become; judge, jury, and executioner. Ronan is on her list and she knows once they find one another it will be a fight to the death. Little did she know it would be a different kind of death. Ronan can't believe the beauty of the one woman that he knows he must kill or be killed by when he finds her. Now all he wants is to love and protect her until they both leave this earth. Can they find a HEA or will those they have gone after have the final say?

Another amazing story by this author. I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.
Profile Image for Barbara Atkinson.
1,165 reviews7 followers
August 13, 2025
This is the second book in the Vegas Heat collection. This time we learn a little more about Santiago’s sister Dahlia.
Dahlia was kidnapped by a Magic human trafficker but escaped. She has made a hit list of sorts until she can wipe out the entire Mafia family that stole her.
She has one name on her list Ronan the adopted son of the Mafia family. But there are things that she doesn’t know about Ronan and he has no idea about the trafficking.
When these two killers meet the sparks start to fly. Can these two enemies work together for a common cause.
Bring on the hot Vegas nights with this short steamy read. Ronan is a victim of circumstances and is just biding his time when he meets Dahlia and there is instant attraction there.
This short read has a lot of action going on that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Fantastic read.
1,410 reviews11 followers
April 14, 2023
From hit list to lust list.

Steamy hot story continuation of the Navarro family saga. Dahlia Navarro is the sister of Santiago from book 1 of the "Vegas Heat" series. When she was 18, she was kidnapped by the Stepanov family. She was able to escape and has devoted her life to killing every member of the Stepanov family, including Ivan's adopted son, Ronan Hayes.

She is now known as Sicaria, or Hitman. Problem is that Ronan is also a hitman on a search. For her. And now he's found her...

Will she let him live long enough to let him explain his plans for Ivan?  Will they kill each other before they realize that they are a match forged in hell that can soar to the heavens?

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1,950 reviews11 followers
April 17, 2023
This novella was really fast-paced. However, I enjoyed every minute of it. We pick up right where we left off with the Santiago book and get Dahlia's story after finding her brother. She is looking for the opportunity to find Ronan and get revenge for her family, but Ronan finds her first. From there, their connection is instant, and they go from wanting to kill each other to wanting each other. But they have a few hurdles to jump first. Will their relationship survive?
If you like short, steamy novellas that go straight to the point, you will love this one. I can say that I enjoyed reading this novella!

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Profile Image for Ash Juillet.
685 reviews7 followers
April 14, 2023
4.5 stars for this short, incredible book.

I would have liked to know more of Ronan's and Dahlia's separate pasts, which I believe would have made us more invested in these characters getting the justice they deserved. Also, the climax of the book could have been more dramatic or fulfilling. It came all of a sudden and didn't really feel like the characters' arcs were over.

Still, I did enjoy the incredibly fast pace of Ronan and Dahlia's lust-filled romance. I also loved the hot smut in this book.

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Profile Image for Rebecca Grove.
3,492 reviews25 followers
April 16, 2023
As a teenager, Dahlia thought she saw her brother murdered by the Stepanov family. Ever since then she has been seeking vengeance by killing them off one by one. Now she has just one target left before the big boss and that is Ronan, the boss's hitman. While she is busy trying to study Ronan, he finds her in her apartment in the middle of the night. She thinks she has finally failed but then instead of killing her, he kisses her. Their passion is fiery and may be the start to a beautiful relationship.

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5,483 reviews30 followers
April 14, 2023
After Dahlia was reunited with her brother, she still has names on her hit list. One of them is Ronan Hayes, Igor Stepanov's adopted son. What she does not know that now that most of the players have been eliminated he is after Igor.

Ronan sneaks into her apartment and is captivated by Dahila, also known as the Sicaria, she had been on his hit list. Now he wants to keep her not kill her.

The chemistry is of the chain between the pair, now they have a new target. Will they be able to outsmart Igor?.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
6,168 reviews58 followers
April 15, 2023
Another good short story. It was a quick story with insta love. Dahlia reunited with her brother and now she's after Ronan Hayes, Stepanov's, adopted son. Ronan has been sent to eliminate Dahlia. After sneaking into her apartment he is fascinated he wants to keep her not kill her. Their chemistry is explosive but they have one more target to eliminate. Will they be able to get to Igor Stepanov's? Great story.

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1,574 reviews16 followers
April 14, 2023
Will they kill each other or end up with a HEA?

Regina Wade delivers yet another fantastic read. Ronan & Dahlia's story is instalove, age gap all wrapped up in a short, spicy, OTT romance. They have each been wanting to kill the other but a kiss smashes that. This is a brilliant read whilst having a coffee.
Can't wait to see what the author writes next.

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4,147 reviews25 followers
April 14, 2023
Revenge flip
It's a good short romance, but ultimately a bit simpler than I expected after the first chapter. However, the reversals are, at the start, rather unpredictable, between Dahlia, a killer on a personal mission to take revenge, but who, faced with Ronan, one of her targets, discovers that the other killer will not be so easy to kill.
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1,091 reviews4 followers
April 14, 2023
I've always rolled my eyes at the love at first sight idea but for some reason, this one worked. I don't know if it was the way they met or how they came together or the similarities in their stories but this totally worked. I loved the chemistry between them and how the story came together. Very quick read but excellent all the way through.

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3,650 reviews
April 15, 2023
Is it over? This series has all been about finding Igor and Dahlia . We found her and then she was trying to find Ronan. Good characters. Short story unfortunately. Steam. A little bit of action. Again unfortunately short story. Both have let’s go to school Igor about. How they managed to twist all this into love? Or even completely devotion? It’s very Under the table business.

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13k reviews76 followers
April 13, 2023
The author has given us a fast-paced story that pulls us into the lives of Dahlia and Ronan. Each is an assassin with an agenda of their own, too bad their targets are each other. The story keeps us turning the pages with the need for revenge, connection and steam.

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4,517 reviews11 followers
April 14, 2023
Dark mafia ties all coming to the culmination of who will be in charge and alliances will be made. Great spicy read with these turn of events when deadly forces find they have more in common an unexpected attraction with both looking for a sense of home and belonging.

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4,188 reviews6 followers
April 16, 2023
4.5 Stars
This was a great book. I really liked Ronan and Dahlia together with their smoking hot and intense connection and chemistry. These two are more alike than they originally thought and they are perfect for each other. I really enjoyed the action, love, and steam with much deserved HEA. I can't wait to see what is next.

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11.2k reviews27 followers
April 15, 2023
This is a quick, instalove story between two assassins who from the moment they see each other have instant chemistry. She wants vengeance and he was sent to take her out but things took an enemies to lovers turn. Book two in the Vegas Heat series is Dahlia and Ronan's intense journey of love. Great writing, believable characters, and a great ending. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
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192 reviews
April 16, 2023
Ronan and Dahlia each have the other on their kill list. But instalove gets in the way. This is not a sweet read; it has lots of heat and some violence. I really enjoyed how quickly and easily Ronan and Dahlia came together.

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7,458 reviews77 followers
April 17, 2023
Ronan killed for the family. Dahila kills to survive. But they both have one thing in common - revenge.

Ronan and Dahila's story is a fast and steamy read as they put down their weapons to realize they are on the same side. This story is heated and intense in all the good ways.

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5,115 reviews64 followers
April 14, 2023
They each are hired assassins, but their targets are each other. Ronan sneaks into her apartment, and is captivated by Dahlia’s beauty. Will he assassinate her? Will they team up and take out the man that pitted them against each other?
2,543 reviews28 followers
April 14, 2023
We first met Dahlia in Santiago's story she is his younger sister. I absolutely love her feistiness and how she immediately wants the one person she shouldn't. Ronan is from an opposing family, but he knows she is his to keep and protect. I absolutely love Regina's Dirty Vegas series.
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5,468 reviews22 followers
April 15, 2023
a quick instalove romance of Ronan and Dahlia..two assasins in a mob world,one for revenge and one as a target fell inlove the moment their eyes met..Quick,steamy,dark, enjoyable with action and danger..

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24.9k reviews19 followers
April 19, 2023
This was Ronan and Delilah's book. There’s only one rule in his line of work: kill or be killed. He was raised to be the best. A cold-blooded assassin. Until tonight. Until Dahlia. An intriguing read. And voluntarily leaving my review.
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3 reviews
January 19, 2025
A good short read. U can finish it in about an hour. fun, imaginative, predictable, but good. Love how it’s tied to the previous book Santiago. This book is about Santiago’s sister, Dahlia.
On to the next!
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241 reviews1 follower
February 27, 2025
Short and sexy

I loved this book. Short and sexy, as I stated above.Dahlia is short and delightful, Ronan is tall sexy. Together a dynamic duo. Explosive, I would definitely recommend this book to any avid romance fan. Please tell me there is a part II to this story.
330 reviews1 follower
April 24, 2023
Short and concise

Short and to the point. Complete story with drama,murder and passion. Thus the family settles into their new life. Epilogue makesHEAcomplete.
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