A Marked Man / Alaska With Love

Assassin/Shifter #1-2

by Sandrine Gasq-Dion

With 21 books in this series, read how it all began with the first two.
WARNING: Homosexual relations, crude language and violence. Alaska with Love: Sexual assault, violence, crude language and men making love.

Mateo Esposito loves his job. Hired assassin for the U.S. Government, he takes lives and he kicks ass with no mercy.When a job lands in his lap that's just not quite right, Mateo finds himself questioning orders for the first time in his career. Who would have known he'd be undone by a purple hippo...

Riley Flynn is CEO of Flynn Electronics. Deep in his closet, Riley wonders what it would feel like to be with a man. When his path crosses with Mateo's, their lives will never be the same.
Because, Riley is Mateo's next target....
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Alaska With Love
Josh Montgomery is a red-blooded American male that loves his job and loves women even more. Part of an elite team run by General Derek Jacobs, Josh and his fellow assassins take pride in their jobs. When one Assassin gig turns into a rescue mission on the side, Josh's life is turned upside down by the man he rescues. Now, he has to take a good long look at who he really is.

With the help from his friends Mateo, Riley and Troy, Josh tries to understand what he's feeling.

Mark Patterson joined Doctor's without Borders to do good in a foreign country. Little did he know a maniacal drug lord would kidnap him and use him to deal drugs, among other things.... Without any hope of rescue, Mark resigns himself to his prison. Until early one morning when he's rescued by a blonde God. Josh Montgomery is tall, light and beautiful....and straight.

Being in close quarters only makes things harder on both men, will Mark get his man? Will Josh take a chance.... In the wilds of Denali Forest the two men come together, but is it for good? Or will Mark's past drive them apart?

Genres: M M Romance, Military Fiction, Shapeshifters, M M Shapeshifters, Paranormal Romance, Contemporary Romance, Romance

436 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 10, 2012

About the author

I have been blessed in this life to not only have parents that support me, but kids that do as well. I grew up in a loving but "Old School" French household. My parents worked for the airlines (TWA) so I was able to see a lot of Europe as a kid. I moved to Seattle Washington at the age of 22 and stayed there for twelve years before moving to Alaska for a little over two. Fairbanks, AK was one hell of an experience and I wouldn't hesitate to go back! I spent a little over a year in South Carolina before moving back to Arizona. I then left for Kansas for five years and now reside in Arizona. I've been connected to the military in one way or another for over half my life and wouldn't change a thing about it. Writing has become my full time job and I've never been so happy doing a job I love and being able to do it in my jammies. I plan on writing until I dry up and die. Hopefully, that won't happen soon!

Reviews

[Tamika♥RBF MOOD♥ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Both books were amazing!

I love this series so much.

[Vfields Don't touch my happy! · Rating 2 out of 5]

Brain Beach I bought this three years ago and finally got to it. Great premise. Weak follow through. So as far as 'brain bleach' this was okay. Nowhere near a great read, I didn't stop reading it but I didn't take it seriously.

[Lisa Brick · Rating 1 out of 5]

Normally I do not write reviews and if I do they are pretty short and to the point. These two books however have me wishing I could get back the couple of days I spent reading it. A Marked Man wasn't too bad, but Alaska with Love had me gagging and not in the good way! I thought this series would give me something to read until the final book of the Cut & Run series comes out, but I think I'll pass.

****SPOILERS****





I mean SERIOUSLY! The author repeats herself constantly. I know how the MC met, I read it in chapter One. Why in the hell are you mentioning it again in Chapters 5-9?!? Can you honestly expect us to believe that within a month the guys are falling in love and getting married? Huh? Alaska with Love was horrible. I am all for a GFY story, but seriously, the STRAIGHT guy, Josh, all of a sudden has a hard on the minute he looks at Mark?!? I understand Mark went through a terrible time and it would be traumatic for anyone, but there is NO WAY I believe that Josh would all of the sudden be okay with being the bottom the VERY FIRST time they have sex. I perceived Mark as a bit girly. I mean she said the man giggles. Giggles!!!!! Women and my very feminine friend Armando giggle. So, imagine my surprise when they were having sex and Mark all of the sudden becomes this super macho man. I can't deal with the stupidity of it all. I do not think I will continue with the series. I just can't.....

[Nicole · Rating 2 out of 5]

I enjoyed the first book better than the second. Overall, I found the writing stilted, plot movement too slow, too much sex, not enough realism, and it was all way too sappy for me. Too much talk about how beautiful they were, too much reassurance, constant repetition, especially in the second book. I gave two stars for the first book, but I didn't think the second deserved that many. Needs a ruthless editor, but I get the feeling someone wanted all that filler.

Also, these two books are not about shifters, in case that's what you're looking for.

[Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!!!

Ok for all those authors out there who think that just because it's gay romance we want to bypass the romance and get straight to the action, take a lesson. This is how you write a gay romance, just the right amount of love to balance out the lust. I wanted to know these guys, they became real for me with every page I turned. This is one series I will definitely come back for more of (and with 20 our so books I'm gonna be a happy girl). I also loved that the author gave herself enough space to develop the story (about 220 pgs per book).

[Exina · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Marked Man
3 stars out of 5

Riley looked into those hazel eyes and almost sighed. An assassin sure, but a caring one nonetheless.

Review here.

Alaska, With Love
3 stars out of 5

“Huh?” Josh was lost in those deep blue pools. God, he was drowning and he didn’t care.

Review here.

[Deborah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Surprise Surprise

These books are freaking good! You get action, adventure and suspense. Even though there's plenty of killing in here it's not the only thing going on. Each story has tough men getting a surprise they weren't expecting. The mm action is damn hot and sweet. For me this was a book that also made me laugh...it can't get any better. Enjoy, I did...on to #3.

[Debfirpo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic

Wow, what a ride that was!! These 2 books are filled with humor, sex, sizzling hot sex. And there is even a plot. These are the first book from this author that I've read but it's not the last. I will be buying every book in this series! I'm so in love with these guys. A must read!!

[Lindsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved loved brought this book because it sounded good and loved it . glad i brought the first 5 now i need the rest . definitely a must read author.

[Piper · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yeah, this was a good read. Certainly enjoyed it enough to continue with the series. Need to read Dakota's story:)

[Maggie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing!

Love this series! Riley and Mateo started it all, and there isn't anything like it! I love Riley and am so excited to reread this...my favorite series ever!!

[Neko · Rating 5 out of 5]

the First Book, "A Marked Man" Is all contemporary...


The shapeshifters, werewolves tags apply only for the second book.... or more like... THE END of the second book...

[Jen]

Still haven't read the second story: Alaska with Love.

[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Stars