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Vampire Assassin League #11
Why These Two
SPECIAL FORCES
Darryl Bailes had a career ending injury that became a mind-numbing reality. Trained with every weapon, his specialty is close-combat knife fighting. Life had purpose once. Now he's a mercenary. Bodyguard. Security Gun for Hire. Glorified babysitter. It's a whole lot of nothing to look forward to.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Spawned by the Black plague and tempered by steel, Medieval vampire Reika is perfect with any blade, but especially her prized Seventeenth century Italian daggers. She ought to be. She's had seven hundred years of training. Honing her skills. Perfecting her aim. Notching her kills. Watching time pass. Every day like the other. And then...something changes.
CREATED BY FIRE; QUENCHED BY ICE
Darryl's good at protecting his charge. Assassins are routine. A vampire assassin is something else. She’s lightning fast and crazy sexy. Beautiful. Amazing. Breath-taking. And that's before he sees her blade wielding ability...
Darryl Bailes had a career ending injury that became a mind-numbing reality. Trained with every weapon, his specialty is close-combat knife fighting. Life had purpose once. Now he's a mercenary. Bodyguard. Security Gun for Hire. Glorified babysitter. It's a whole lot of nothing to look forward to.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Spawned by the Black plague and tempered by steel, Medieval vampire Reika is perfect with any blade, but especially her prized Seventeenth century Italian daggers. She ought to be. She's had seven hundred years of training. Honing her skills. Perfecting her aim. Notching her kills. Watching time pass. Every day like the other. And then...something changes.
CREATED BY FIRE; QUENCHED BY ICE
Darryl's good at protecting his charge. Assassins are routine. A vampire assassin is something else. She’s lightning fast and crazy sexy. Beautiful. Amazing. Breath-taking. And that's before he sees her blade wielding ability...
84 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 13, 2013
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About the author
Jackie Ivie
90 books242 followersJackie Ivie was born and raised in a suburb outside Utah's capital, beautiful Salt Lake City. The second in a family of four daughters and one son, Jackie was constantly amusing her siblings with her invented games, escapades, and stories. And she was always reading. She would even walk the family dog, with one hand holding the leash, while the other held the ever-present book. No subject went unread, but once she discovered Historical Romances, there was no doubting her favorite genre.
Jackie has always been the busy type, rarely sitting still without being occupied in at least one activity, and usually more. When she was younger, it was nothing to find her watching television, while doing her homework, listening to music, crocheting like a madwoman, and reading, all at the same time.
After graduating, Jackie gained secure employment with a large service company and relocated with her growing family to the neighboring, sparsely-populated state of Wyoming. She then spent several years enjoying the wildlife, scenery, and open space that Wyoming is known for. In addition to writing, Jackie is an accomplished artist in several mediums, preferring mixed media. She has several pictures in print and has exhibited in art showings throughout the West. There was never anything she loved doing more than reading, however, and once she discovered the thrill involved with putting her own words and fantasies on paper there was no stopping her.
In 2001, Jackie and her family took a huge step and moved to the largest state of the nation; Alaska. Although it was her job that brought her here, Jackie has grown to love this land of amazing contrasts, breathtaking vistas, and the ever-present resident, the Alaskan moose. There's nothing else like it, and the very long days of summer lend themselves to hours and hours of energizing tasks, while the long winter nights are just right for her real love...writing.
Jackie has now written thirteen novels and is continually starting more. The thrill of writing has now been enhanced by seeing her actual story in print. Lady of the Knight is her first published work. It will be followed by Tender is the Knight scheduled for release this summer.
Taken from Jackie Ivie's Official Website at http://www.jackieivie.com/
Jackie has always been the busy type, rarely sitting still without being occupied in at least one activity, and usually more. When she was younger, it was nothing to find her watching television, while doing her homework, listening to music, crocheting like a madwoman, and reading, all at the same time.
After graduating, Jackie gained secure employment with a large service company and relocated with her growing family to the neighboring, sparsely-populated state of Wyoming. She then spent several years enjoying the wildlife, scenery, and open space that Wyoming is known for. In addition to writing, Jackie is an accomplished artist in several mediums, preferring mixed media. She has several pictures in print and has exhibited in art showings throughout the West. There was never anything she loved doing more than reading, however, and once she discovered the thrill involved with putting her own words and fantasies on paper there was no stopping her.
In 2001, Jackie and her family took a huge step and moved to the largest state of the nation; Alaska. Although it was her job that brought her here, Jackie has grown to love this land of amazing contrasts, breathtaking vistas, and the ever-present resident, the Alaskan moose. There's nothing else like it, and the very long days of summer lend themselves to hours and hours of energizing tasks, while the long winter nights are just right for her real love...writing.
Jackie has now written thirteen novels and is continually starting more. The thrill of writing has now been enhanced by seeing her actual story in print. Lady of the Knight is her first published work. It will be followed by Tender is the Knight scheduled for release this summer.
Taken from Jackie Ivie's Official Website at http://www.jackieivie.com/
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March 13, 2020
3 Stars
August 24, 2014
WE KILL FOR PROFIT
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SPECIAL FORCES
Darryl Bailes had a career ending injury that became a mind-numbing reality. Trained with every weapon, his specialty is close-combat knife fighting. Life had purpose once. Now he's a mercenary. Bodyguard. Security Gun for Hire. Glorified babysitter. It's a whole lot of nothing to look forward to.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Spawned by the Black plague and tempered by steel, Medieval vampire Reika is perfect with any blade, but especially her prized Seventeenth century Italian daggers. She ought to be. She's had seven hundred years of training. Honing her skills. Perfecting her aim. Notching her kills. Watching time pass. Every day like the other. And then...something changes.
CREATED BY FIRE; QUENCHED BY ICE
Darryl's good at protecting his charge. Assassins are routine. A vampire assassin is something else. She’s lightning fast and crazy sexy. Beautiful. Amazing. Breath-taking. And that's before he sees her blade wielding ability...
December 22, 2013
Why These Two
Darryl Bailes, former military sergeant due to a career ending injury, finds someone with knife skills as sharp as his own. Currently working as a mercenary, he’s vexed when he comes in contact with Reika.
As a part of a protection detail, his first encounter is with Reika the assassin. He doesn’t know what’s hit him with this twist on love at first sight, and neither does Reika the vampire assassin.
This is a fast paced read with sizzle and pop. Darryl weaves his way into the reader’s heart just as much as Reika’s. Good thing she’s on the written page, she tends to be very jealous. I know I wouldn’t want her mad at me!
Darryl Bailes, former military sergeant due to a career ending injury, finds someone with knife skills as sharp as his own. Currently working as a mercenary, he’s vexed when he comes in contact with Reika.
As a part of a protection detail, his first encounter is with Reika the assassin. He doesn’t know what’s hit him with this twist on love at first sight, and neither does Reika the vampire assassin.
This is a fast paced read with sizzle and pop. Darryl weaves his way into the reader’s heart just as much as Reika’s. Good thing she’s on the written page, she tends to be very jealous. I know I wouldn’t want her mad at me!
March 12, 2014
Don't ever get in the way of a vampire assassin who's just found her mate, especially if her mate is an ex special forces ace turned body guard who is more than capable of taking are of himself. When a band of vampire hunters decide to use Darryl Bailes as bait to draw in Reika the assassin, they find out that catching a vampire ... or her mate, is sometimes a bit like having a tiger by the tail.
August 29, 2014
HAHAHAHAHAHA....I'm still laughing over the last bit of the book with the Twins, Ethel... and Athel...hahahahahaha. Toooooo Funny!! ;)
This book made up for what was lacking in number 10 to me. Darryl was a great character but Reika was quite a little fireball herself! Excellent match and I must admit...these Female Vampire Assassins are just as much fun reading about as the Men!! Great job Ms. Ivie ;)
This book made up for what was lacking in number 10 to me. Darryl was a great character but Reika was quite a little fireball herself! Excellent match and I must admit...these Female Vampire Assassins are just as much fun reading about as the Men!! Great job Ms. Ivie ;)
February 11, 2015
The Bodyguard and the Assassin
He is living on borrowed time with a bullet lodged in his spine. She is an assassin earning her bounty. When they meet for the first time instead of sparks flying its steel. Darryl and Reika are in denial about being true mates when Darryl is kidnapped by hunters. Reika comes to the rescue to save her man.
This story has action and some humor in it and it shows that sometimes the best man for the job is a woman.
He is living on borrowed time with a bullet lodged in his spine. She is an assassin earning her bounty. When they meet for the first time instead of sparks flying its steel. Darryl and Reika are in denial about being true mates when Darryl is kidnapped by hunters. Reika comes to the rescue to save her man.
This story has action and some humor in it and it shows that sometimes the best man for the job is a woman.
February 7, 2014
I liked this short story of Reika a vampire who meets her mate Darryl a soldier for hire with a bullet in his back. I like the characters chemistry and the way Darryl is portrayed. As with every short story, you want more. I feel like I didn't want the story to end, which of course is a good thing.
October 24, 2013
"Why These Two" by Jackie Ivie. Book 11 in the Vampire Assassin League series.
One more great novella added to this series! Starring the characters Darryl and Reika. Fast paced and to the point. I really enjoyed this one!
One more great novella added to this series! Starring the characters Darryl and Reika. Fast paced and to the point. I really enjoyed this one!
February 4, 2014
Why these two
wow all that just to get her mate back. really wish someone would take care of those hunters though. they are a.pain.
wow all that just to get her mate back. really wish someone would take care of those hunters though. they are a.pain.
January 6, 2014
great story...but way too short.
January 8, 2014
I didn't mean to read book #11 first, this book came in a box set.
January 21, 2014
The beginning was a little slow for me but when I got to the end I wanted more.
September 2, 2016
Read as part of the Paranormal Nights anthology. Very good.
June 4, 2014
loved it! ..I mean that chick (Lol) is lethal with a blade! !!
April 14, 2016
Absolutely loved it! Great series and good caracters. Can't wait to read more.
October 4, 2014
Really enjoying theses. A must read.
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