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Assassins #1
Verified Kill
Librarian's Note: This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN B00I7L08XI
Walker Easton has chosen a life of solitude and it’s always suited him well. When a young lover is viciously taken from him, he begins to reevaluate his connection with Emilio. Could he have saved the young man, had he resisted the deep seated desire to belong to someone? Lost and uncertain for the first time in his life, his bravado is slipping away. When he’s given his next filthy assignment, he remembers Emilio’s final words to him… “Who will grieve for you when you are gone, Walker?” His next choices set him on a dangerous path where there is no turning back and when an old friend gets in the way, he has an impossible decision to make.
Callum Tryst is a dangerous man in his own right. Young and cocky and undeniably one of the finest assassins alive, he goes after a target not knowing that there is one painted on his own back. When he crosses paths with a career sniper, he finally meets his match… or does he? Callum learns the hard way that perhaps the best weapon against his enemy is another enemy. He finds himself asking the question, “If I’ve never ever cared about anyone, did I ever really matter?”
Join the pair as they meet out justice as only they know how, in a desperate fight to the finish… and the discovery that the fight is not as they always assumed it to be. Assumptions get you killed… and dead men cannot love.
Walker Easton has chosen a life of solitude and it’s always suited him well. When a young lover is viciously taken from him, he begins to reevaluate his connection with Emilio. Could he have saved the young man, had he resisted the deep seated desire to belong to someone? Lost and uncertain for the first time in his life, his bravado is slipping away. When he’s given his next filthy assignment, he remembers Emilio’s final words to him… “Who will grieve for you when you are gone, Walker?” His next choices set him on a dangerous path where there is no turning back and when an old friend gets in the way, he has an impossible decision to make.
Callum Tryst is a dangerous man in his own right. Young and cocky and undeniably one of the finest assassins alive, he goes after a target not knowing that there is one painted on his own back. When he crosses paths with a career sniper, he finally meets his match… or does he? Callum learns the hard way that perhaps the best weapon against his enemy is another enemy. He finds himself asking the question, “If I’ve never ever cared about anyone, did I ever really matter?”
Join the pair as they meet out justice as only they know how, in a desperate fight to the finish… and the discovery that the fight is not as they always assumed it to be. Assumptions get you killed… and dead men cannot love.
224 pages, ebook
First published February 1, 2014
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Patricia Logan
115 books556 followersInternational bestselling author Patricia Logan, resides in Los Angeles, California. The author of several #1 bestselling erotic romances in English, Italian, French, and Spanish lives in a small house with a large family. When she’s not writing her next thriller romance, she’s watching her grandchildren grow up way too soon, and raising kids who make her proud every day. One of her favorite tasks is coaxing nose kisses from cats who insist on flopping on her keyboard while she types. Married to a wonderful gentleman for 30 years, she counts herself lucky to be surrounded by people who love her and give her stories to tell every day.
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January 26, 2019
2.5 Stars
Clearly I am in the minority and I'm gonna say it's me and not the book.
'Cause TO ME this story was entirely too busy. There were too many characters to keep track of and it seems like a new couple or triad was introduced in every chapter. I'm thinking they must be people from other series and maybe if I get around to reading (or listening to) those maybe I will revisit this one. Or maybe not. I wasn't all that enthused with the ho-hum BDSM sex scenes and the plot was kind of bog-standard - plus I never really cared much for any of the main characters. And I'm assuming one set of guys was meant to be the MCs but with all the others having such major parts I can't even tell, honestly. I had to re-read the summary to figure out who the MCs were supposed to be and okay they probably had a little more than 50% "screen time" but it really was hard to tease that out.
That said, I'm a glutton for punishment because I probably will put the sequel on the back-burner shelf for when/if I need an assassin-themed book for a future challenge. So, it wasn't THAT bad...it was just sort of "meh." If I were still rounding up I would have because Rusty Topsfield did a good job with the material he was given and I'm not sure I wouldn't have DNFd this about 30% in if it weren't for his narration.
Clearly I am in the minority and I'm gonna say it's me and not the book.
'Cause TO ME this story was entirely too busy. There were too many characters to keep track of and it seems like a new couple or triad was introduced in every chapter. I'm thinking they must be people from other series and maybe if I get around to reading (or listening to) those maybe I will revisit this one. Or maybe not. I wasn't all that enthused with the ho-hum BDSM sex scenes and the plot was kind of bog-standard - plus I never really cared much for any of the main characters. And I'm assuming one set of guys was meant to be the MCs but with all the others having such major parts I can't even tell, honestly. I had to re-read the summary to figure out who the MCs were supposed to be and okay they probably had a little more than 50% "screen time" but it really was hard to tease that out.
That said, I'm a glutton for punishment because I probably will put the sequel on the back-burner shelf for when/if I need an assassin-themed book for a future challenge. So, it wasn't THAT bad...it was just sort of "meh." If I were still rounding up I would have because Rusty Topsfield did a good job with the material he was given and I'm not sure I wouldn't have DNFd this about 30% in if it weren't for his narration.
July 22, 2016
I honestly don't know where to start...I'm sure I'll forget something but here we go.
First of all, POVs. Everyone and their mother had POV in this book. It goes without saying that the constant head-popping was really getting on my nerves...and what's worst, multiple POVs didn't really contribute much to the book, except the sex. There was a lot of it.
As for main characters...they were meh. Nothing special about either of them, though I liked Callum more. At least there was some logic to his behaviour, which can not be said for Walker. Walker is intent on getting his revenge against Stephano for killing Emilio (Stephano's brother and Walker's lover) because Emilio was gay...Walker believes it was honor killing ordered by Emilio's father. But he isn't set on killing the father, but Stephano. Which would be no big deal, if Stephano isn't gay himself and works in BDSM club in USA and has no ties with his family. So, it seems logical to kill him, right? o.O How Walker came to the conclusion that Stephano is one to blame author never shared with us, but it takes only one conversation between them to erase 3 years of hate on Walker's part and for everything to be just peachy between them o.O .
My probably biggest problem in this book was more than obvious objectification of men...for example, word "handsome" was used approximately every 7 pages, which is a lot, believe me. Because tear couldn't just fall down his face, it had to fall down his handsome face; he couldn't just take him by his arm, he had to take him by his muscled arm. No matter whose POV was it, author just had to drill it in our head that all of these men were handsome, packed with muscles, and just gorgeous all around. And drill it, and drill it, and drill it...
As for romantic aspect of this story...I'm not sure if there is one. They meet, they fuck, and fuck again and suddenly we're talking love...and that would be pretty much it.
Honestly, there's not one thing I like about this story. Not one.
First of all, POVs. Everyone and their mother had POV in this book. It goes without saying that the constant head-popping was really getting on my nerves...and what's worst, multiple POVs didn't really contribute much to the book, except the sex. There was a lot of it.
As for main characters...they were meh. Nothing special about either of them, though I liked Callum more. At least there was some logic to his behaviour, which can not be said for Walker. Walker is intent on getting his revenge against Stephano for killing Emilio (Stephano's brother and Walker's lover) because Emilio was gay...Walker believes it was honor killing ordered by Emilio's father. But he isn't set on killing the father, but Stephano. Which would be no big deal, if Stephano isn't gay himself and works in BDSM club in USA and has no ties with his family. So, it seems logical to kill him, right? o.O How Walker came to the conclusion that Stephano is one to blame author never shared with us, but it takes only one conversation between them to erase 3 years of hate on Walker's part and for everything to be just peachy between them o.O .
My probably biggest problem in this book was more than obvious objectification of men...for example, word "handsome" was used approximately every 7 pages, which is a lot, believe me. Because tear couldn't just fall down his face, it had to fall down his handsome face; he couldn't just take him by his arm, he had to take him by his muscled arm. No matter whose POV was it, author just had to drill it in our head that all of these men were handsome, packed with muscles, and just gorgeous all around. And drill it, and drill it, and drill it...
As for romantic aspect of this story...I'm not sure if there is one. They meet, they fuck, and fuck again and suddenly we're talking love...and that would be pretty much it.
Honestly, there's not one thing I like about this story. Not one.
May 6, 2019
Audiobook Review:
To say you would have to suspend disbelief to get through this story is an understatement. I had high hopes for this assassin/revenge trope, and it started out good but ultimately really fell flat with me. It has light D/s, but not overly so and the multiple relationships kind of confused me, but I was still engaged in the first half. The first half of the story was about Walker seeking revenge for his murdered lover. Aside from an overuse of adjectives in describing the men in this story, it wasn't too bad. There are no normal looking men in this book, they are all pretty, beautiful, magnificent, etc. It was a little too much. But then it went downhill fast when the instalove happens. Then my eyes rolls increased a little, but I was still down with giving it a solid 3 stars. The final nail was the "not really epilogue." It was just ridiculous and I couldn't even in good conscience give the story a 3 star rating. The story just made no sense after that.
The narrator did a great job and he got an extra star for trying to sing at one point, which really made me smile. Maybe the 2nd story is better, but right now, I have no desire to find out.
To say you would have to suspend disbelief to get through this story is an understatement. I had high hopes for this assassin/revenge trope, and it started out good but ultimately really fell flat with me. It has light D/s, but not overly so and the multiple relationships kind of confused me, but I was still engaged in the first half. The first half of the story was about Walker seeking revenge for his murdered lover. Aside from an overuse of adjectives in describing the men in this story, it wasn't too bad. There are no normal looking men in this book, they are all pretty, beautiful, magnificent, etc. It was a little too much. But then it went downhill fast when the instalove happens. Then my eyes rolls increased a little, but I was still down with giving it a solid 3 stars. The final nail was the "not really epilogue." It was just ridiculous and I couldn't even in good conscience give the story a 3 star rating. The story just made no sense after that.
The narrator did a great job and he got an extra star for trying to sing at one point, which really made me smile. Maybe the 2nd story is better, but right now, I have no desire to find out.
June 19, 2014
REVIEWED FOR PRISM BOOK ALLIANCE
4.25 Stars
Just when you think you have an author sussed out and are pretty sure of what you are going to get they shake things up and throw something completely different into the mix. I have long been a fan of Patricia Logans boys, clubs and proclivities, this book gives you that but so much more.
Damn if this woman didn’t have me tearful within the first few pages. Emilio, sweet sweet Emilo so viciously killed in the street in front of his lover and total badass Walker. Walker Easton, hard man and assassin has just realised he is in love for the first time in his life only to have it snatched away from him.
With the back story we meet a few of the players. The future and Walkers determination for revenge bring us characters from stories past. They way they merge is perfect and there is still an element of sheer naughtiness to the story. I hadn’t expected this and it works perfectly.
Meet Callum Tryst another assassin who has seen and had too much darkness in his short life. His reason for the job maybe different but the results and memories are still the same. Two broken men, one target and a yearning for a different lifestyle will throw these men together. Both hurt and haunted but both desperate for change they will have to figure out which path to take.
This is edgy, dark and tense. Very different from the usual but a perfect start to what will hopefully be a long series and I for one am looking forward to it!
4.25 Stars
Just when you think you have an author sussed out and are pretty sure of what you are going to get they shake things up and throw something completely different into the mix. I have long been a fan of Patricia Logans boys, clubs and proclivities, this book gives you that but so much more.
Damn if this woman didn’t have me tearful within the first few pages. Emilio, sweet sweet Emilo so viciously killed in the street in front of his lover and total badass Walker. Walker Easton, hard man and assassin has just realised he is in love for the first time in his life only to have it snatched away from him.
With the back story we meet a few of the players. The future and Walkers determination for revenge bring us characters from stories past. They way they merge is perfect and there is still an element of sheer naughtiness to the story. I hadn’t expected this and it works perfectly.
Meet Callum Tryst another assassin who has seen and had too much darkness in his short life. His reason for the job maybe different but the results and memories are still the same. Two broken men, one target and a yearning for a different lifestyle will throw these men together. Both hurt and haunted but both desperate for change they will have to figure out which path to take.
This is edgy, dark and tense. Very different from the usual but a perfect start to what will hopefully be a long series and I for one am looking forward to it!
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Puf, puf e ancora puf! (*scrive sventolandosi*). Patricia Logan deve essere letta rigorosamente d'inverno, in mezzo alla neve, o d'estate, con i condizionatori a palla. Perché il rischio autocombustione ad ogni scena hot è sempre in agguato.
Anche questa storia, con ben due killer tosti e gnoccolosi che vogliono fare la pelle allo stesso bersaglio (un Dom altrettanto tosto e gnoccoloso) mi ha tenuto impegnata a mantenere una temperatura interna stabile sino alla parola fine. Dirò solo che i due killer hanno entrambi ferite, cadute e cicatrici alle spalle (non solo fisiche), che hanno però una sorta di codice etico nel perseguire i contratti della loro professione e che, una volta entrati in collisione, scateneranno fuochi d’artificio devastanti.
Attorno a loro ruota il mondo di Patricia e i personaggi che ormai conosciamo, serie dopo serie. Una sorta di allegra famigliola BDSM che però è capace anche di esprimere tenerezza, protezione, e vero amore. Credo che sia questo il messaggio più particolare dei suoi romanzi: ci sono le scene di dominazione, ci sono i partner dall’aspetto crudele e spietato, ma tutti, alla fine, dopo il sesso e i giochi di ruolo, sono alla ricerca della loro anima gemella.
Anche se il destino ti ha destinato un killer come amore della tua vita.
Puf, puf e ancora puf! (*scrive sventolandosi*). Patricia Logan deve essere letta rigorosamente d'inverno, in mezzo alla neve, o d'estate, con i condizionatori a palla. Perché il rischio autocombustione ad ogni scena hot è sempre in agguato.
Anche questa storia, con ben due killer tosti e gnoccolosi che vogliono fare la pelle allo stesso bersaglio (un Dom altrettanto tosto e gnoccoloso) mi ha tenuto impegnata a mantenere una temperatura interna stabile sino alla parola fine. Dirò solo che i due killer hanno entrambi ferite, cadute e cicatrici alle spalle (non solo fisiche), che hanno però una sorta di codice etico nel perseguire i contratti della loro professione e che, una volta entrati in collisione, scateneranno fuochi d’artificio devastanti.
Attorno a loro ruota il mondo di Patricia e i personaggi che ormai conosciamo, serie dopo serie. Una sorta di allegra famigliola BDSM che però è capace anche di esprimere tenerezza, protezione, e vero amore. Credo che sia questo il messaggio più particolare dei suoi romanzi: ci sono le scene di dominazione, ci sono i partner dall’aspetto crudele e spietato, ma tutti, alla fine, dopo il sesso e i giochi di ruolo, sono alla ricerca della loro anima gemella.
Anche se il destino ti ha destinato un killer come amore della tua vita.
November 20, 2016
Disappointed...
I give this book 3.5 stars...I liked the characters well enough...even tho I didn't feel love between the MC's at all..a lot of lust but no love at all..I think for me I wanted more action like in the authors Slip and Slide series...what I got was a lot of BDSM scenes...it was good tho to see all the characters from my favorite BDSM books but I was not looking for that in this book...I also didn't care for the ending as well...it was very unrealistic...a father that was so hateful to kill his youngest son then try for the oldest doesn't want to make amends because he had a heart attack and is dying ...and the brothers who felt the same way would not be like I was wrong and all forgiven....but as always Ms Logan's writing was on point...for me the story could have been a lot better with more action, less BDSM, and better ending...
I give this book 3.5 stars...I liked the characters well enough...even tho I didn't feel love between the MC's at all..a lot of lust but no love at all..I think for me I wanted more action like in the authors Slip and Slide series...what I got was a lot of BDSM scenes...it was good tho to see all the characters from my favorite BDSM books but I was not looking for that in this book...I also didn't care for the ending as well...it was very unrealistic...a father that was so hateful to kill his youngest son then try for the oldest doesn't want to make amends because he had a heart attack and is dying ...and the brothers who felt the same way would not be like I was wrong and all forgiven....but as always Ms Logan's writing was on point...for me the story could have been a lot better with more action, less BDSM, and better ending...
March 19, 2014
If you asked me I would probably tell you I know Patricia Logan, I would definitely tell you I know her writing, and then she surprises you. Because she is capable of writing such beautifully sweet love stories and such amazingly hot BDSM scenes you forget the ability she has to perch you on the edge if your seat biting your nails to see what will happen next. I have no nails left ..... this is a great start to a new series, can't wait for more but at least we have the Doms of Invitation Only to keep us amused in the meantime :-D
May 28, 2014
I am a huge fan of Patricia's work and this book was such an intense read. I have read a number of her books, but this was the first one that actually made me have tears in my eyes while reading some parts of it. Such a wonderful and beautiful story of heartache, love lost and found again. I could not put this book down. I was hooked from the first paragraph. Anyone that doesn't give this book a good review is obviously not a fan or just out there to annoy people. Keep up the amazing writing Patricia. You are my Goddess!
November 15, 2015
This is a little gem that had it not been chosen for me in a challenge I probably would never have discovered it. Not an author I was familiar with.
This is the story of Walker, an assassin who is out to avenge the death if his young lover. When he finds his intended victim he learns that there is also another assassin after his quarry.
Its an interesting story of 2 hitmen who fall in love with one another but also 2 hitmen with consciences.
This is the story of Walker, an assassin who is out to avenge the death if his young lover. When he finds his intended victim he learns that there is also another assassin after his quarry.
Its an interesting story of 2 hitmen who fall in love with one another but also 2 hitmen with consciences.
August 4, 2021
DNF @ 27%
This book is filled with so many different perspectives that I could not follow the story. I didn't even know who the main characters were in all of the changing scenarios. I don't understand how an author can make such a mistake.
This book is filled with so many different perspectives that I could not follow the story. I didn't even know who the main characters were in all of the changing scenarios. I don't understand how an author can make such a mistake.
February 19, 2014
A fantastic start to a new series. I loved this book. Ms. LOGAN HAS DONE IT AGAIN. A MUST READ.
March 27, 2014
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June 28, 2015
dato solo 4 stelle ma per un pelo,il libro migliore della Logan che ho letto
buon suspence,personaggi stupendi,scene hot mafìgnifiche
buon suspence,personaggi stupendi,scene hot mafìgnifiche
July 6, 2024
I thought this was going to be 3 to 3.5 stars through the first 40% of the book. But several things dropped it to 2 stars. Although a minor character, Pepper was not believable at all as a FBI agent. Then there were so many descriptions that were off like door knobs on a hospital room, an Austin hotel having suites with a dedicated butler, breaking a side car window with a fist, swirling champagne, and making high quality fake IDs in a hotel room with no equipment, etc. There was too much detail on trivial things like food that added nothing to the story. Then more filler was added by having Zack repeat the whole story to Cassidy in full detail. It was unnecessary and just served as a way to add to the page count.
February 2, 2020
Soooo... This happened. Third series by Patricia Logan and second disappointment. Can't believe that same person wrote Death & Destruction. MC met for a first time at 50-60% and after 15 sentences had sex. Second meeting ended the same. Third... Same but now they are in love. The mark actually forgive his father for ordering a hit on him and for killing his younger brother. Basically pornbook, no plot, 100000 characters/POVs (have to check for the MC because it was to confusing).
January 3, 2020
Carino. Non male come primo libro della serie, anche se mi sarebbe piaciuto un approfondimento maggiore sulla relazione dei due e meno generalizzazioni sulla loro vita precedente, considerando che durante i loro incontri non ne fanno mai parola. Belle le scene di sesso, ma avrei preferito non facessero solo quello insieme.
February 7, 2024
I did enjoy reading about Callum and Walker but it was not the most believable story. I understand why Walker wanted revenge for Emilio's death but I did not believe the reconciliation between Stefano and his father and his other brothers at the end and the assassination attempt at the club was sloppy and not very exciting. Not her best effort but I will read the second book anyway.
September 3, 2024
Contrary to the negative reviews, I really liked this book. It's assassin vs. assassin, rivals to lovers, MM and somewhat BDSM club but not entirely. I loved the connection between the characters.
I think this CANNOT be your first book by this author. You'd have to know her writing style. I suggest beginning with The Death and Destruction Series.
I think this CANNOT be your first book by this author. You'd have to know her writing style. I suggest beginning with The Death and Destruction Series.
abbandonati
April 20, 2022Le imprecisioni lasciate al caso mi hanno fatto accapponare la pelle.
Ma l'autrice ha almeno provato a rileggere il libro prima di pubblicarlo?
Questa cosa mi ha estremamente confuso dal momento che ho letto la serie Morte e Distruzione della stessa autrice e mi è piaciuta molto.
Ma l'autrice ha almeno provato a rileggere il libro prima di pubblicarlo?
Questa cosa mi ha estremamente confuso dal momento che ho letto la serie Morte e Distruzione della stessa autrice e mi è piaciuta molto.
January 21, 2018
Intense
This story was romantic, absolutely intense, sexy and totally full of drama that kept me turning the pages as wanting more!
This story was romantic, absolutely intense, sexy and totally full of drama that kept me turning the pages as wanting more!
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January 5, 2019DNF Not For Me, The story has so many coincidences up to what I'd read. The way its written at the start didn't get me glued, the first chapter The Kill what that all about? Both shooters and both disfigured with scars from their pasts. The story goes weird when Callum is ordered to take out someone who likes kinks.. nope nope. I will say I love the authors current books better.
November 13, 2022
3.5 ⭐️
November 26, 2016
Recensione di Xania per il blog http://lettriciimpertinenti.blogspot....
Quello che mi è rimasto dopo aver letto ‘Professione Killer’? Il ‘very dirty talking’!! Patricia ha dato vita a dialoghi molto molto audaci, sporchissimi ma che non ho trovato fuori luogo. Insomma, quante donne erano presenti in questo romanzo? Una? E tutte quelle espressioni grevi erano perfettamente compatibili con i vari macho men in lista.
Walker è il mio preferito. Killer dal cuore d’oro, in cerca di una vendetta che gli permetta di chiudere la storia con il suo amante ormai uscito fuori scena e che trova un degno sostituto in un altro killer, bello e pompato come l’amante. Il tutto avviene abbastanza velocemente ma il romanzo non è molto lungo quindi non avremmo potuto leggere delle varie ‘menate’ mentali prima di capire quando una storia di sesso diventa storia d’amore. Qualche parolina in merito la spende Callum e Walker ci spende si o no un rigo. Gli uomini mica ci stanno a ragionare troppo su queste cose, o mi sbaglio?
Quello che mi è piaciuto invece è come l’autrice crea dei personaggi e una storia caratterizzata in ogni suo dettaglio. I personaggi principali sono descritti fisicamente e psicologicamente e ne seguiamo le varie evoluzioni di pensiero e di azione. Quelli secondari hanno la loro caratterizzazione e non hanno bisogno di ulteriori presentazioni. Divertentissima la scena del barman del club al telefono con il suo fidanzato! Gli scenari sono di volta in volta specificati e il lettore non può fare a meno di crearsi nella mente un quadro al limite della realtà.
La storia si legge senza ostacoli, dove per ostacolo intendo anche leggere un MM sotto le varie tonalità del rosso passione. Le scene di sesso sono abbondanti, ben descritte, per nulla fastidiose. Walker ne è il filo conduttore e da lui si sviluppa la trama principale. In realtà, a rifletterci bene, in questo romanzo c’è di tutto: azione, passione, divertimento.
W Mrs. Logan! W gli MM! W anche chi ha scelto la copertina e quel bellissimo modello!!!
Quello che mi è rimasto dopo aver letto ‘Professione Killer’? Il ‘very dirty talking’!! Patricia ha dato vita a dialoghi molto molto audaci, sporchissimi ma che non ho trovato fuori luogo. Insomma, quante donne erano presenti in questo romanzo? Una? E tutte quelle espressioni grevi erano perfettamente compatibili con i vari macho men in lista.
Walker è il mio preferito. Killer dal cuore d’oro, in cerca di una vendetta che gli permetta di chiudere la storia con il suo amante ormai uscito fuori scena e che trova un degno sostituto in un altro killer, bello e pompato come l’amante. Il tutto avviene abbastanza velocemente ma il romanzo non è molto lungo quindi non avremmo potuto leggere delle varie ‘menate’ mentali prima di capire quando una storia di sesso diventa storia d’amore. Qualche parolina in merito la spende Callum e Walker ci spende si o no un rigo. Gli uomini mica ci stanno a ragionare troppo su queste cose, o mi sbaglio?
Quello che mi è piaciuto invece è come l’autrice crea dei personaggi e una storia caratterizzata in ogni suo dettaglio. I personaggi principali sono descritti fisicamente e psicologicamente e ne seguiamo le varie evoluzioni di pensiero e di azione. Quelli secondari hanno la loro caratterizzazione e non hanno bisogno di ulteriori presentazioni. Divertentissima la scena del barman del club al telefono con il suo fidanzato! Gli scenari sono di volta in volta specificati e il lettore non può fare a meno di crearsi nella mente un quadro al limite della realtà.
La storia si legge senza ostacoli, dove per ostacolo intendo anche leggere un MM sotto le varie tonalità del rosso passione. Le scene di sesso sono abbondanti, ben descritte, per nulla fastidiose. Walker ne è il filo conduttore e da lui si sviluppa la trama principale. In realtà, a rifletterci bene, in questo romanzo c’è di tutto: azione, passione, divertimento.
W Mrs. Logan! W gli MM! W anche chi ha scelto la copertina e quel bellissimo modello!!!
June 27, 2015
La Logan migliora una serie dopo l’altra, questo libro è veramente molto bello.
Il primo libro di una nuova serie, spin off della serie Invitation Only, quindi ritroviamo personaggi che già conosciamo. La parte BDSM però, è molto limitata rispetto agli altri libri, perché la storia non è incentrata sul club o sui rapporti Dom/Sub, anche se una paio di scene molto bollenti le troviamo.
Ciò non vuol dire che le scene di sesso siano limitate o più tiepide, tutt’altro, ma sono ben integrate nella storia.
Il rapporto fra Walker e Callum è molto ben costruito, ha uno sviluppo naturale e senza forzature. Sono personaggi complessi con un passato tormentato, non si può che essere felici per loro leggendo il libro.
Anche i personaggi secondari sono ben delineati e inseriti nella storia, rendendoli più co-protagonisti che personaggi sullo sfondo, rendendo la storia ancora più coinvolgente.
Una traduzione e una revisione molto curata sicuramente contribuiscono al piacere della lettura.
Il primo libro di una nuova serie, spin off della serie Invitation Only, quindi ritroviamo personaggi che già conosciamo. La parte BDSM però, è molto limitata rispetto agli altri libri, perché la storia non è incentrata sul club o sui rapporti Dom/Sub, anche se una paio di scene molto bollenti le troviamo.
Ciò non vuol dire che le scene di sesso siano limitate o più tiepide, tutt’altro, ma sono ben integrate nella storia.
Il rapporto fra Walker e Callum è molto ben costruito, ha uno sviluppo naturale e senza forzature. Sono personaggi complessi con un passato tormentato, non si può che essere felici per loro leggendo il libro.
Anche i personaggi secondari sono ben delineati e inseriti nella storia, rendendoli più co-protagonisti che personaggi sullo sfondo, rendendo la storia ancora più coinvolgente.
Una traduzione e una revisione molto curata sicuramente contribuiscono al piacere della lettura.
September 27, 2015
This is a interesting departure from the kind of books written by Patricia Logan that I have been aware of so far. The short description for me is "a character study of two assassins". The differences and similarities between Walker and Callum were fascinating, the plot kept me on the edge of my seat, and the first few pages made me cry. what an emotionally charged opening chapter.
If you like your stories a little gritty, if you have a weakness for assassins and what makes them who they are, and if you're looking for a read that is as emotionally intense as it is hot, then you will probably like this novel.
If you like your stories a little gritty, if you have a weakness for assassins and what makes them who they are, and if you're looking for a read that is as emotionally intense as it is hot, then you will probably like this novel.
June 27, 2015
Una Logan diversa da quella che conoscevo, più matura, più completa. Accidenti, a volte credo che Patricia abbia davvero una scorta di uomini belli e dannati, nascosti in una stanza segreta a casa sua, che tira fuori al momento opportuno e li usa come modelli per le sue storie o non si spiega altrimenti la sua profonda conoscenza della psicologia maschile.
Se così fosse, io chiederei volentieri asilo politico in casa sua :D posso sempre fare la custode della stanza segreta.
Scherzi a parte, bella trama, bei personaggi, livello di sensualità altissimo come è nel suo stile e un finale lungo, bello, degno del libro.
Se così fosse, io chiederei volentieri asilo politico in casa sua :D posso sempre fare la custode della stanza segreta.
Scherzi a parte, bella trama, bei personaggi, livello di sensualità altissimo come è nel suo stile e un finale lungo, bello, degno del libro.
May 12, 2016
Walker is an ex-SEAL, who has turned assassin. When he finally finds love, the lost of that love sets him on a path to avenge that love. As he makes his way, he meets another assassin and the ex-SEAL that saved his life in combat.
I'm not sure how to review this. I liked it, but I didn't like it. It felt rushed to me, not enough background for me to care about the characters. Not enough about any of the content to make me like or care. B.U.T., if you are looking for lots of sex, this is for you. Unfortunately, this never completely won me over, but I'm still glad I read it.
I'm not sure how to review this. I liked it, but I didn't like it. It felt rushed to me, not enough background for me to care about the characters. Not enough about any of the content to make me like or care. B.U.T., if you are looking for lots of sex, this is for you. Unfortunately, this never completely won me over, but I'm still glad I read it.
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