The Hazard and the Hitman

I wasn't sure what to expect when I dove into this book, but to absolutely love every second of it wasn't it. This book really has a little bit of everything; humor, action, growly possessive MMC, super hot spice. Haz and Keiran were magnetic. You just couldn't help but fall head over heels for Haz. He's an adorable walking disaster. Keiran, man I want a Keiran in my life! He's the perfect amount of growly, protective, grump!

I did not expect to love this book as much as I do and it's easily a top read of the year for me so far. Being a first book for me by Cambria I'm eager for more!

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Mirjam

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Thrilling, Swoon-Worthy Ride Full of Danger and Heart

From the moment Haz finds himself stuck in a hospital with stitches in his head and desperation in his veins, the story takes off at full speed.
Haz's attempt to hire a fake boyfriend through a dating app? Hilarious chaos. Being accused of being a prostitute instead? Peak disaster. And just when you think it can’t get better, he nearly collides with a tall, dark, blue-eyed menace in black who, of all people, pretends to be his boyfriend.

Enter Kieran. Broody? Absolutely. Bossy? Without question. Irritable and calling Haz a “walking hazard”? Constantly. But beneath the sharp edges and gruff exterior is a man who falls first—and falls hard. And watching it happen is pure magic.
The banter is sharp, funny, and electric. Their chemistry crackles from the hospital corridors to Kieran's kitchen table, where forced proximity turns into stolen glances and simmering tension. The size difference? Delicious. The “touch him and die” energy? Immaculate.
And the way Kieran steps in when Haz's apartment is broken into and the danger becomes real? Heart-racing and swoon-inducing all at once.

What makes this story shine is how seamlessly it balances humor, suspense, and emotion. Haz’s clumsy, anxious energy paired with Kieran’s controlled intensity creates a dynamic that feels fresh and wildly entertaining. The hidden identity element adds layers of intrigue, and as the threats escalate, so do the stakes; both for their lives and their hearts.
The mafia undercurrent and hitman twist bring grit and tension, but it’s the vulnerability between them that steals the show. Watching Kieran go from reluctant fake boyfriend to fiercely protective partner is chef’s kiss perfection.

If you love: Broody, possessive heroes, forced proximity, hitman falls first, suspense with heart, a hero who stumbles into danger but stands his ground, then this book is an absolute must-read.
Thrilling, funny, romantic, and dangerously addictive, The Hazard and the Hitman proves that sometimes the biggest hazard of all is falling in love. 💙

Faiza BEGUM

569 reviews15 followers

Review of advance copy received from Author

March 1, 2026

Hazard and Kieran is pure serotonin in book form—sweet, chaotic, wildly steamy, and impossible not to devour in one sitting.

Haz (Hazard) is the kind of character who feels instantly familiar. He’s awkward in a way that’s endearing rather than exaggerated, constantly stumbling—sometimes literally—into trouble. It’s honestly a miracle he’s survived this long without bubble wrap. But beneath the clumsiness is a heart so open and genuine that you can’t help rooting for him. There’s something deeply relatable about the way he loves: all in, no hesitation, no armor.

And then there’s Kieran.

Grumpy. Guarded. Carrying that ex-military hardness like a shield he doesn’t know how to set down. He walks into the story with a permanent scowl and a chip on his shoulder, only to have his entire world upended by one chaotic, sunshine-filled disaster of a man. Watching Kieran try—and fail—to resist Haz is half the fun. The confusion, the possessiveness, the slow unraveling of his tough exterior? Absolutely delicious.

This romance leans unapologetically into instant attraction, and it works. Their connection ignites fast and burns hot. If you’re a fan of the “touch him and see what happens” energy or the dramatic “I would scorch the earth for you” devotion, you’re going to eat this up. Kieran’s fiercely protective streak paired with Haz’s accidental magnet-for-danger tendencies creates the perfect storm of tension and tenderness.

What really makes the story shine, though, is the humor. The banter snaps. The situations spiral. The emotional beats land without ever losing that playful undercurrent. Every interaction feels animated and vivid, making even the most over-the-top moments feel grounded in their chemistry.

It’s also worth saying: the spice level does not disappoint. The passion is intense, but it never overshadows the emotional core. Their dynamic balances heat with heart in a way that keeps the story feeling fun rather than heavy.

Longtime readers of Cambria Hebert will recognize her signature blend of sass, swoon, and sincerity here. Expanding this couple from a shorter story into a full-length novel was absolutely the right move. There’s room to breathe, to laugh, to fall a little in love alongside them.

And now? I’m officially campaigning for more. Ghost and Rett deserve their moment, because this world is too entertaining to leave behind.

If you’re looking for a romance that’s fast-paced, laugh-out-loud funny, fiercely protective, and delightfully messy—in the best way—Haz and Kieran deliver from beginning to end.

Jacqueleen the Reading Queen♡

1,565 reviews103 followers

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"𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚎𝚡𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚕𝚢 𝚠𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚊𝚜. 𝙰 𝚑𝚊𝚣𝚊𝚛𝚍. 𝚃𝚘 𝙷𝚒𝚖𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚏. 𝚃𝚘 𝚖𝚢 𝚋𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚓𝚞𝚍𝚐𝚎𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝. 𝙱𝚞𝚝 𝚊𝚜 𝚑𝚊𝚣𝚊𝚛𝚍𝚘𝚞𝚜 𝚊𝚜 𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚊𝚜, 𝙸 𝚠𝚊𝚜𝚗'𝚝 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚢 𝚝𝚘 𝚕𝚎𝚝 𝚑𝚒𝚖 𝚐𝚘 𝚢𝚎𝚝."

OMG I just adored this new MM romance from Cambria Hebert. It had her signature feels and lots of laughs, while also giving us a mini mystery to solve along with the characters. The more clues we got in regards to the reason for Haz's attempted unaliving by some very bad men, the more it seemed to only add up to one thing. I was hoping I was wrong, but in this case I wasn't. Thank goodness Haz and his innocent ways had secured himself the most capable body guard ever in his Hitman Kieran.

"𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚖𝚊𝚗 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚏𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚕 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚙𝚘𝚜𝚜𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎𝚕𝚢 𝚊 𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚞𝚗𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚎𝚍...𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝙸 𝚌𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍 𝚜𝚎𝚎 𝚒𝚝 𝚛𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚋𝚕𝚞𝚎𝚜𝚝 𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚝 𝚘𝚏 𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚎. 𝙷𝚎'𝚍 𝚗𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚑𝚞𝚛𝚝 𝚖𝚎."

The hospital meet cute was one of my favorite scenes in the book. Like it was so out there, but I just could not stop laughing at Haz having attempted to find a ride home from the hospital from some random man on a hookup app. A man, it turns out, who also happens to be a freaking HITMAN! The ways that could have gone badly were not lost on me, nor Kieran apparently, since he decided that Haz was going home with him.

This romance was very insta-love, but for me it worked. Kieran is definitely not your average human in terms of emotions and Hazard has spent his entire life alone. Of course he's going to cling to a man who promises that he's going to be protected from now on. Kieran may be a moody AH sometimes, but he certainly keeps his promises to his little Hazard. All Haz has to do is bat those big eyes and Kieran is helpless to deny him. And between the sheets? Holy momma was this book hot!! And the steam was plentiful, without being too much. It hit the sweet spot for me just right.

Of course A Cambria Hebert book isn't complete without a side character to fall in love with too and that man would be Ghost. I'm so intrigued to learn more about him and I absolutely NEED to find out how he and a certain twink knew each other. Was he a past hookup or was this younger man someone from his past? I have all the questions and hopefully I will find answers in the form of a book 2 in this series!

Sarah

141 reviews1 follower

Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers

Immediately yes!!!

I received this book for free for my honest review.

This book is an absolute delight: I loved just about everything about it.

Hazier is described once as a “walking banana peel.” He is an orphan who ends up in the hospital following a car accident and needs someone to be there for the hospital to allow him to sign out. He goes to a dating app hoping a stranger will pretend to be his boyfriend but gets shot down.

Kieran is a hitman just getting off a job and is looking for a quick lay to take the edge off. He gots on an app and sees a picture of a lovely cherub. After some back and forth about why he needs to go to the hospital to pick up his hook-up, his cherub leaves him on read. He goes anyway.

This book is, to me, absolutely hysterical. The banter is refreshingly funny and both MMC’s are charming in their own ways. The writing flows and the story is easy to follow. The action scenes are described so well I really can see when is happening on page. The spice spices and they are so horny for each other.

There is an insta-lovey element born out of obsessive possessiveness that works with the timeline, which is only about a week throughout the book I believe. Even if that isn’t your thing this book makes it believable.

I laughed out loud so often throughout this story, it had me giddy and kicking my feet at times. Kieran is such a badass but also a complete pushover and his anal retentiveness over sanitary practices and cleanliness is tested through the book and reflected in hilarious inner commentary.

I love this book and 100% will be hassling the author for any information for a second book with the secondary characters.

A fantastic and fun read.

Cadiva

4,034 reviews447 followers

Review of advance copy

I loved this when it was a shorter version in one of the Heart2Heart anthologies and this expanded full length version is utterly brilliant.

Haz and Keiran are about complete opposites as you can get without going into ridiculously comedic settings and their meet/cute is also utterly bonkers and absolutely brilliant.

After Haz's car crashes during a storm, he ends up in hospital, unable to leave as he's got a concussion if he doesn't have anyone at home.

A quick request on the Heart2Heart app sees him asking a stranger to come and pretend he's his boyfriend so he can get out before the bill he can't afford to pay gets even higher.

Of course, this is just the beginning of a whole bunch of hilarious happenings between him and Keiran, who's a government hitman and the very definition of the grumpy one as they stumble and fall their way into love.

Keiran can't believe Haz really is a total innocent who sees the world with rose tinted specs, Haz has no clue the tall dark and handsome man who took him home kills bad people for a living.

There's also a whole bunch of seriously steamy sex, as Keiran discovers he's got a very possessive streak when it comes to the younger man, he also very quickly realises he wants to keep him and protect him when he discovers how hard a life he's had.

Throw in a bunch of crazy side plots involving the mob and one of Keiran's old special ops military colleagues with a smart mouth and a secret of his own, and you get a riot of a book which had me smiling from start to finish.

#ARC kindly received from the author via The Author Agency, I am voluntarily leaving a review

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Rating: 4.25/5⭐
Spice: 5/5🌶️

WHAT TO EXPECT:
🔥Broody, possessive MMC
🔥Clumsy, anxious MMC
🔥Touch him and die
🔥Hitman falls first (and harder)
🔥Size difference
🔥Dude in distress
🔥Suspense
🔥Hidden identity
🔥Hospital meet cute (or not)
🔥Mafia

I am not usually a fan of instalove/lust, but Cambria Hebert manages to make this fast-burn also a deeply emotional, healing love story. And when I say burn, I mean SCORCHING. The spicy scenes were wildly hot while maintaining a tenderness that made it impossible to put down.

Kieran does take the “touch him and d!e” trope to a bit of an extreme sometimes, but hey…some of those situations were pretty extreme to begin with. It doesn’t help that Haz is, well, a hazard unto himself. But that makes Kieran’s overprotective, possessive streak all the more fun. Who doesn’t love to see a grumpy, hardened hottie completely melt for the precious, heart-of-gold MC?

Kieran and Haz’s chemistry is off the charts, but their relationship is carried by their quippy banter and passionate love for one another. Although the plot was a bit predictable, it doesn’t take away the non-stop entertainment. I hope to read about Ghost and Rett next…they definitely caught my interest 👀

**I received an ARC and this is my honest review.**

Renae Reads

784 reviews782 followers

Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers

This story is so much fun. I really enjoyed the fast-paced nature of this story, have due to do with a series of unfortunate events and bad luck that throws Hazard directly into the pathway of Kieran. Kieran, after meeting Hazard, is quickly smitten and completely enthralled with quirky, sweet, and completely unpretentious Haz.

Their quick-burning romance is filled with a strong possessiveness from both Kieran and Haz. I really enjoyed Kieran's determination to prove his care, loyalty, and eventually love to Haz. Haz has had such a lonely and challenging life, so finding someone who genuinely cares and wants to protect and care for him is both new and terrifying.

Together, these two complete one another. They bring forth elements that the other was missing, and together they are an unstoppable team. Another aspect of this story I really enjoyed is the playful tone. It doesn't take itself too seriously, and the mystery and overall adventurous nature of the story are fun and welcome elements.

Overall, I really enjoyed this story and look forward to seeing what comes next in this world of entertaining and fascinating characters.

*** I reviewed a complimentary copy of this story.***

Laura Lou

331 reviews21 followers

Review of advance copy

The Hazard And The Hitman is book one in the Protectors series. This MM romance story is about Haz and Kieran.

Haz is shy, anxious, clumsy and works multiple jobs. Kieran is broody, bossy, possessive and also happens to be a hitman. Right from the start of this story I was hooked. I loved how these two met, and although it was crazy how fast things moved with Haz and Kieran, I was here for it. Insta attraction/love can be hit or miss for me, and I have to say I think it worked for this story.

Haz was so sweet yet I loved when he got sassy with Kieran. Kieran was very disciplined and I loved how he ended up accepting Haz and all of his chaos. I really loved their dynamic. Haz was innocent and had the biggest heart, and it was such a joy to see Kieran go soft for only him. Their chemistry was amazing and they definitely gave us some spicy moments. I couldn’t get enough of Kieran’s protectiveness, possessiveness and his whole touch him and die. The man definitely had me swooning.

Overall, I was very entertained with this story and thought it was such a fun book. I enjoyed the suspense and danger, and I also loved the side characters Ghost and Rett. I can’t wait to see what comes next in this world.

I received an advanced copy of this book, and this is my honest review.

Seraphina Reads

523 reviews26 followers

Review of advance copy received from Author

The Hazard And The Hitman
Cambria Hebert

Hitman
Soft only for him
Grumpy/ Sunshine
Obsessive/ Possessive / OTT
Clumsy / Anxious
Size difference
Insta lust / love … it works
Hospital meet cute

I am obsessed with this. This was so stinking good.
These two are a fast burn everything… it literally works for them. OTT possession, obsession, and neediness… ugh 🥵🙌

The chemistry, the energy, the electricity, the undeniable connection these two had … shoot.

I have not read something this passionate and hot in a while.

This was so good. I read this in one day.

Mixed with the mystery and intrigue and fast-paced plot. This was fantastic.

Kieran's mouth … so filthy. And their banter was top tier. Perfect Grumpy vs. sunshine and soft only for him.

I loved this. So well written. Such intensity, obsession, and neediness… ugh so hot, so good, so well written.

I'm obsessed with this world, Ghost & Rhett … eek I cannot wait for more from this world!

Y'all need to read this.

The spice was top-notch … I’m telling you … so hott!

Top read for sure

So thankful for this arc

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Lyn Solomon-Linville

236 reviews6 followers

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I was lucky enough to get an ARC from the author and besides quotes these are my own words.
I haven't read a Camria Hebert book in a while. The blurb on this really interested me. A desperate patient from a car accident needs a way out of said hospital(because no family) so he gets on the Heart2Heart app looking for a fake boyfriend. That in itself I thought was good because every year irl MM authors contribute to an anthology of that name! He ends up with a broody possessive man who not only gets him out of the hospital but takes him home and feeds him soup.
After a while I was losing interest, too much sex not enough story. BUT THEN AT 60% IT WAS MAGIC. The book came to life. There was oodles of story, the ahem " real estate agent" got a sense of humor, the MCs actually broke the fourth wall( a technique I love) and talked to the reader. It was amazing, filled with twists and turns and that broody possessive MC became someone I wanted to be friends with even though Haz called him " a long haired walking bag of unresolved trauma." And I along with Haz forgot that " Haz" wasn't his real name.
The HEA was lovely and very hard earned.
Now I need a book for Ghost and Rhett.

Melissa Kastner

138 reviews

Review of advance copy received from Author

I loved Haz and Kieran!

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started this one and I definitely didn’t expect to adore the characters as much as I did.

Haz comes across as a walking talking disaster. He’s accident prone, rambles on when he’s nervous, snarky and witty when back talking to Kieran. But He also has low self esteem and wonders why anyone would want him.

Kieran a Hitman, is gruff, broody and a neat freak loner who thinks he can’t have a solid commitment to anyone or anything and that the only thing he’s good at is unaliving people. But he takes one look at Haz and it all changes. He changes and becomes this caring love struck man who can’t stop his feelings and doesn’t even try.

And It all started with a dating app, a request, and a message left on read and from there blossoms into a romance no one saw coming.
Soon it’s threatened when Haz past comes back to haunt him and Kieran does whatever it takes to protect him.

And did I mention it’s Spicy?? 🌶️ 🌶️🌶️🌶️🥵

You will love these two, Kieran’s obsessive love and Haz unwavering devotion. They will burrow into your heart and stay there.
Worth the read!

This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.

Angie

1,416 reviews234 followers

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"Those who cling to life defy death."

4.25 stars

I was so excited to read this first book in a new series by Cambria! It carried her signature swoony romance, undeniable humor, and an overprotective hero who would do anything for their new obsession. I loved the immediate connection between Kieran and Haz. Both were almost baffled by their mutual attraction, but as Haz's life continued to be threatened, Kieran found his attention more and more focused on keeping him safe. The heat was smoking hot between them, getting it on even when their lives were in danger. I really enjoyed Ghost's character and cannot wait for his story to find out his connection to Rett!🖤

Tropes: instalust, grumpy/sunshine, broody and protective hero, clumsy sunshine hero-in-danger, touch him and die, hurt/comfort, forced proximity, opposites attract, secret identity, hitman-for-hire, MM rom-com, found family, STEAMY🔥🔥

*ARC provided by the author, and I voluntarily reviewed it*

Patrycja

54 reviews

Review of advance copy received from Author

This book was absolutely BRILLIANT. Despite being about a hitman and touching on dark themes, it was also hilarious and, dare I say, tender in some ways.

Haz definitely didn't have an easy life (honestly, neither did Kieran) and even after they met, it wasn't perfect, it was one big roller-coaster of action, emotions, possessiveness (let's be honest, Kiernan is a possessive bastard 🤣) and the most dangerous hitman becoming a marshmallow for his man (while still beeing very grumpy about it) and a fish daddy 👀.

Did I mention this book was HILARIOUS? I honestly laughed my ass off while reading it. It was absolutely amazing! Oh, and the way Haz and Kieran were bickering like an old married couple? priceless.

This story was also fast paced, the characters were very likeable, and I don't just mean the main characters (Ghost and Rett 💯 deserve their own book, and the little snippets we got about them in this story made me intrigued and I can't wait to see what's in store for them 🩶).

GiveMeBooksOrGiveMeDeath

10 reviews3 followers

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THE WAY I DEVOURED THIS BOOK!!!

When you have a broody, obsessive mmc and an accident prone, cute mmc things get heated quickly in this story. As soon as they meet, you can feel the sparks even though they are unsure about each other. They seem to crave being close despite the new situation they find themselves in. Getting to see their relationship evolve all while Kieran is trying to keep Hazard safe from the craziness that is his life is fun and heartwarming. Despite what Kieran does for a living and his grumpiness, he is actually quite a loving, caring partner, and it was refreshing to see a green flag in the situation. Overall, I very much enjoyed this book and will read again and buy a hardcopy to add to my collection because I loved it so much. This book has some of my favorite tropes a few of which are; grumpy x sunshine, size difference, obsessive top x clumsy, anxious bottom, “baby doll”, hurt x comfort, touch him and die, just to name a few. I hope you read the book and love it as much as I do.

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Amorcsn

36 reviews1 follower

Review of advance copy received from Author

March 1, 2026

I received The Hazard and the Hitman as an ARC. This book is so cute. I feel like most of us can truly relate to Haz and the way he and Kieran come together, awww. This is heavy on the insta-love and the spicy....YASSSS. Haz it's such a clutz, I have no clue how me made it through life until now. Kieran is the typical ex military chip on his shoulder. But, is you're into "touch him & ☠️" or "I will burn the world for you" this is definitely the book for you.

Some of my favorite quotes:
Angry something so simple meant so much to him and angry the soup wasn’t homemade.

“You better get a doctor over here stat or I’ll put you in the hospital, then come visit and unplug your life support to charge my phone.”

Jesus, what if he went deaf in one ear? He’d learn sign language and talk me to death with his mouth and his hands.

Dani

1,733 reviews355 followers

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This was a lot funnier than I expected from a story about a hitman and I enjoyed it so much!

Haz is so frustrating and oblivious that I totally empathised with Kieran's exasperation 😂 Pretty much every scene at Neon Reef had me giggling at how drastically differently Kieran and Haz approach life.

I remember reading the short version of this story in the most recent Heart2Heart anthology and I said in my initial review that I wanted it to be extended, and it worked so well as a full length book. I enjoyed the plot and the direction it took, I always love a possessive MC, and Haz was just so entertaining that I couldn't stop reading.

Ghost was a brilliant side character and I'm hoping he has a book next!

*****
I received an ARC of this book from The Author Agency, and this is my honest review

Shannon Winning

116 reviews6 followers

Review of advance copy

WHAT A FUN READ!!

This book had me cracking out loud, too freaking cute! Haz was literally such a Hazard and it was perfection!!!! What a great Meet Cute between these two MCs seriously was kicking my feet the whole time!!

Kieran’s grouchy attitude the whole book was gold! Mr grumpy pants truly was just a big Hitman teddy bear after all (to those he cares about). And while this book was all giggles it gave its melting swoon moments as well! These two were perfect for each other, Kieran needed softness and while the world has beaten down Haz it never tainted him. And Haz deserved someone who would take care of him through and through and that’s all Kieran does.

AND THE SPICE!!!!! Sigh

This book was the whole package! Loved all the side characters as well and I am DYING for Ghosts book!!

Emma Capella

Author 1 book28 followers

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I loved absolutely everything about The Hazard and the Hitman by Cambria Hebert. As my introduction to Cambria’s writing, I can confidently say I’ve been made a big fan!

I was hardly 15% in and already knew I would love this book. Between the tornado of chaos that Haz is and the possessive grump that Kieran is, I completely fell for these two and their dynamic.

The banter, Cliff and Atlas, marshmallow spines, and the fantastic side characters (we need Ghost’s book!)—I am obsessed with this story. It’s an instant shelf-trophy buy, and I already know it will be one of my go-to comfort reads.

If you want a foot-kicking, giggle-inducing, steamy read with just the right amount of action, then you already know this needs to be bumped to the top of your TBR.

Amanda M

2,953 reviews16 followers

Review of advance copy

I didn't know what to expect going into this book, but I thoroughly enjoyed reading. From that first chapter I was hooked. The craziness that ensued kept me turning the pages and the humorous moments had me laughing. And the main characters were fitting, truly opposites of each other. Loved the storyline, the pacing, the buildup, the action and the chaos that comes with it all. It’s so, so dang good.

Favorite lines:
"You are mine. My little hazard."

"Let me make it crystal clear, little hazard, that what's mine is mine. So if there is someone in your life that shouldn't be there, I will remove them."

Thanks to the author and the author agency for a copy of this. All opinions are my own and freely expressed.

Mari

134 reviews3 followers

Review of advance copy received from Author

This book was ridiculously good!

One klutzy MC + one brooding, intense MC? How could that possibly not be fun? The dynamic alone had me hooked from the start. The chaos meets grump energy was everything, and I loved watching their relationship unfold. I couldn’t get enough of them together.

It had this perfect dark-ish edge, but it was still sweet, fun, and genuinely funny. The balance worked so well. This was honestly the most fun I’ve had with a book in a while, and I’m completely on board for whatever comes next.

I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Srish

496 reviews9 followers

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The Hazard and The hitman, the title doesn't sound like this would be a funny, romcom...but oh my lord, let me tell you something different! This book is not just intense and steamy, but it also is romantic, goofy, fluffy where we get to see a hitman with marshmallow spine and his bratty loving hazard! Their relationship was off charts right from the very beginning. The way Kieran always melted and softened for Haz, makes me wanna find a man like him for myself. This book will go on to become my comfort read in the future. Highly recommended.

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324 reviews3 followers

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The Hazard and the Hitman is absolute chaos—and I loved every second of it! Welcome to the Haz and Kieran experience, where a germaphobic badass meets his match in a quirky disaster-magnet. It’s a playful, high-adventure romance featuring two lonely souls who find their perfect, protective home in each other. Their chemistry is instant, obsessive, and off the charts! Between the scorching spice and the hilarious internal musings, this book is absolute, non-stop entertainment.

*Please read trigger and content warnings.*

I received an advanced copy. This is my honest and voluntary review.

Ally

407 reviews44 followers

I swear Cambria's writing is so addictive!!! The way she writes possessive MCs and codependency is my absolute favorite. Perfectly executed every time!! It's so over the top and that's just how I like it. I'm so beyond excited about this new series and as expected I am already FERAL for the next book! This book was adorable and had me giggling so many times.

-size difference
-broody, possessive mc + clumsy, anxious mc
-the hitman falls first
-meet cute at a hospital (it's the greatest thing ever)
-"baby doll"
-codependency
-he's mine
-overprotective mc

Donna Deadman

146 reviews

Review of advance copy received from Author

March 1, 2026

This was truly a breath of fresh air. The banter. the chaos, the insta loves that flipped their worlds. Haz is an absolutely adorable character. He is someone every single person can relate to. Kieran being all grumpy and confused by everything Haz was so spectacularly written that every scenario was actually believable.
I received this book as an ARC copy and I am truly thrilled to be writing this review in hopes it helps put this masterpiece into other readers hands.

A reader

226 reviews4 followers

Review of advance copy

Elite banter and bickering, literal LOLs, bizarre meet-cute, and perfect combo of wholesome and chaotic. Downright so much fun to read, and major bonus points for making it hot AF too. Haz and Kieran are one of my fave couples. Haz is so unwittingly charming and Kieran is fiercely endearing. Know this will be on my reread list when I'm in a book slump/hangover.

P.S. yes, please, more of Ghost and Rett ✨

**ARC for honest review**

Vee G

82 reviews

Review of advance copy received from Author

I absolutely loved this book. It was funny, emotional, spicy, and just the right amount of unhinged.

Kieran being possessive over Haz was a *TREAT*—and exactly what Haz needed 👌🏽
But the best part? Kieran was completely, helplessly whipped. Down bad. No shame. No recovery.

The way he could never say no to Haz was ridiculously endearing.
Kieran found his softness in Haz, and honestly… everything about them just *worked*.

I LOVED IT.

Danni Crass

131 reviews4 followers

Review of advance copy received from Author

I really enjoyed reading this. Haz and Kieran had me cracking up the entire time with their antics; and oh let's not forget Ghost. There were moments where I wanted to wrap Haz up in a burrito blanket. He was just so adorable! Kieran and his monologues had me rollin'. His banter with Ghost was very amusing to read as well. I hope Ghost is getting his own book because I really wanna read what is goin' on between him and a certain someone. Overall beautiful read, loved it!

Heather

1,946 reviews25 followers