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Mercenary #2
Warped
V...
I’m protected by the mob, but for how long once I have testified against my father? Though my heart longs for the man I only ever knew as X, I still have a job to do. Protect my sister and get my father sent down. I might want to see my father behind bars, but I haven’t forgotten the events that led me to this point. Vengeance runs through my veins like blood and I won’t give up so easily.
But when I think I see X on the street, everything changes. If I believe it is him, it means he never came back for me. I can’t live with the not knowing—is X still alive, and did he ever care for me at all?
X...
I woke from the incident with a name that is not my own, and only a black hole where my memories used to be. But then I am accosted on the street by a beautiful woman with dark eyes, telling me I’d been sent to kill her. I can’t get her out of my head, and I know I have to find her again. She’ll be my key to unlocking what I’ve lost ... as long as we can both stay alive long enough to find out.
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I’m protected by the mob, but for how long once I have testified against my father? Though my heart longs for the man I only ever knew as X, I still have a job to do. Protect my sister and get my father sent down. I might want to see my father behind bars, but I haven’t forgotten the events that led me to this point. Vengeance runs through my veins like blood and I won’t give up so easily.
But when I think I see X on the street, everything changes. If I believe it is him, it means he never came back for me. I can’t live with the not knowing—is X still alive, and did he ever care for me at all?
X...
I woke from the incident with a name that is not my own, and only a black hole where my memories used to be. But then I am accosted on the street by a beautiful woman with dark eyes, telling me I’d been sent to kill her. I can’t get her out of my head, and I know I have to find her again. She’ll be my key to unlocking what I’ve lost ... as long as we can both stay alive long enough to find out.
Get the second book is this sexy, heart-racing series. Pre-order now!
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Published January 26, 2017
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About the author
Marissa Farrar
138 books1,092 followersMarissa Farrar is a multi-published romance and fantasy author. She was born in Devon, England, loves to travel and has lived in both Australia and Spain. She now resides in the countryside with her husband, three children, a crazy Spanish dog, two rescue cats and six hens. She has a degree in Zoology, but her true love has always been writing.
Marissa is the author of sixteen novels, including the dark vampire ‘Serenity’ series. Her short stories have been accepted for a number of anthologies including, Their Dark Masters, Red Skies Press, Masters of Horror: Damned If You Don’t, Triskaideka Books; and 2013: The Aftermath, Pill Hill Press.
If you want to know more about Marissa, then please visit her website at www.marissa-farrar.blogspot.com. You can also find her at her facebook page, www.facebook.com/marissa.farrar.author or follow her on twitter @marissafarrar.
She loves to hear from readers and can be emailed at marissafarrar@hotmail.co.uk.
Marissa is the author of sixteen novels, including the dark vampire ‘Serenity’ series. Her short stories have been accepted for a number of anthologies including, Their Dark Masters, Red Skies Press, Masters of Horror: Damned If You Don’t, Triskaideka Books; and 2013: The Aftermath, Pill Hill Press.
If you want to know more about Marissa, then please visit her website at www.marissa-farrar.blogspot.com. You can also find her at her facebook page, www.facebook.com/marissa.farrar.author or follow her on twitter @marissafarrar.
She loves to hear from readers and can be emailed at marissafarrar@hotmail.co.uk.
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July 11, 2017
This was an incredible read, it always amazes me how the author can squeeze so much action and story development into such a short space!! This was an enthralling, grab you by the ears; thrill ride that didn't let you go until a very abrupt ending! It was good to see Vee and X make their way back to each other, and to see what scrapes they were going to get into and out of next, they seem to have a distinct knack for it! Just starting book 3 now, can't wait to see what their next adventures are!
February 6, 2017
This is the second instalment in this series and all three parts form the overall story and should be read in sequence. The story moves along with more adventures, twists and turns, challenges and obstacles to overcome and does so with pace. Family loyalties are tested, trust is gained and lost and there is a fair smattering of violence. An enjoyable read all round.
I recieved an ARC of this book from the author. I have reviewed voluntarily and honestly.
I recieved an ARC of this book from the author. I have reviewed voluntarily and honestly.
February 11, 2017
Picking up two weeks after the end of book 1, Skewed, Warped sees Verity living in luxury in the home of Tony the Hound, a prisoner under Tony's watchful eye, her fate beyond her father's trial, and, thus, her usefulness to Tony, uncertain. Her sister still hates her and thinks Tony is amazing for taking care of them so well and X is dead.
X wakes up in a hospital bed unaware of who he is, how he got there, who shot him, who stabbed him, really anything. For a man in his line of work, this is a really bad position to be in.
To tell you anything more would give things away.
This book not only picks up where book one ended, it also keeps the same action and tone. It's every bit as good as the first book, no loss of quality. I find myself in the same boat I was in going into this book. Whereas in the first book, I was thinking, "hitman falls for his target instead of killing her," and being surprised that it wasn't the old trope I expected, here I found myself sarcastically thinking, "Oh, amnesia, that's new," and being surprised by it being pretty well done. I got reintroduced to a character I thought I already knew, seeing him from a different, more vulnerable angle.
Verity, too, is full of change, but hers by choice and necessity. Her violent tendencies have to be suppressed, she has to think things through a bit more, she has to plan and bide her time, not things she's used to, but she has to play by Tony's rules until the opportunity arises.
Looking forward to book three.
X wakes up in a hospital bed unaware of who he is, how he got there, who shot him, who stabbed him, really anything. For a man in his line of work, this is a really bad position to be in.
To tell you anything more would give things away.
This book not only picks up where book one ended, it also keeps the same action and tone. It's every bit as good as the first book, no loss of quality. I find myself in the same boat I was in going into this book. Whereas in the first book, I was thinking, "hitman falls for his target instead of killing her," and being surprised that it wasn't the old trope I expected, here I found myself sarcastically thinking, "Oh, amnesia, that's new," and being surprised by it being pretty well done. I got reintroduced to a character I thought I already knew, seeing him from a different, more vulnerable angle.
Verity, too, is full of change, but hers by choice and necessity. Her violent tendencies have to be suppressed, she has to think things through a bit more, she has to plan and bide her time, not things she's used to, but she has to play by Tony's rules until the opportunity arises.
Looking forward to book three.
February 2, 2017
This second book in this series is just as good as the first book,its fast paced with twists and turns all the way through.
Loved the way X comes out of his coma not knowing who he is,but is determined to find out what his life was before the shooting.Vee has never given up that maybe X is still alive and when she spots him in the street,you know that its all going to end up bad for them both.
The ending had me gripped as what is going to happen next,what with the news they were told.
Cant wait till march for the finale book in this series.
Loved the way X comes out of his coma not knowing who he is,but is determined to find out what his life was before the shooting.Vee has never given up that maybe X is still alive and when she spots him in the street,you know that its all going to end up bad for them both.
The ending had me gripped as what is going to happen next,what with the news they were told.
Cant wait till march for the finale book in this series.
April 25, 2021
Omg! I love X & Vee!!! Iam so addicted to their story!
February 10, 2017
Before I start my review, I’d just like to say “Wow” to that cover. How gorgeous is that, and how very Vee!
Warped is the second novel in the Mercenary Series.
Note – the following review contains spoilers of the first novel – Skewed – but no spoilers of Warped. If you have not yet read Skewed, you may not want to read this review.
The novel begins right where we left it at the end of Skewed. Vee and her sister are now being protected by Tony Mancini, a rival of her father, after Vee’s sister, Nickie, decided to take matters into her own hands and reveal their Witness Protection identities. Tony has vowed to keep them safe until Vee can testify against her father; problem is, what happens then?
X, who was shot by Tony at the end of Skewed, turns up in hospital, lucky to be alive, but with everything intact – except his memory. He might not remember who he is, but he knows one thing; he’s not your run-of-the-mill individual.
When a man called Harvey turns up at the hospital claiming to know who X is and offers him a place to stay while X recovers, X is understandably suspicious, but realises he has little choice as he grapples with the dark space where his memories should be.
I loved being back with Vee and X again. Vee is the same tough, independent character she was in the first and X is just as mysterious and sexy, although we do get to see more of the man beneath the stone heart in this one, which I loved.
Sadly (for Vee), Nickie is still the same selfish, irritating and downright frustrating girl she was in the first novel. I wanted to hit her in that one, but in this one, she takes my intense dislike of her to a new level. Vee is a better girl than me; if Nickie were my sister, I’d have cut her from my life long ago.
If I had one criticism about the book, it would be the character of Harvey. His offer to help X, and potentially put his own life in danger just didn’t seem to have enough motivation for me. This wasn’t someone offering to do your shopping or pick your kid up from school. This was volunteering to get involved with someone who could get you killed. Perhaps if X had something over Harvey, that Harvey owed him a debt of gratitude in some way, then it wouldn’t have jarred as much as it did.
However, that is a minor gripe in a book that I otherwise thoroughly enjoyed.
Warped is the second novel in the Mercenary Series.
Note – the following review contains spoilers of the first novel – Skewed – but no spoilers of Warped. If you have not yet read Skewed, you may not want to read this review.
The novel begins right where we left it at the end of Skewed. Vee and her sister are now being protected by Tony Mancini, a rival of her father, after Vee’s sister, Nickie, decided to take matters into her own hands and reveal their Witness Protection identities. Tony has vowed to keep them safe until Vee can testify against her father; problem is, what happens then?
X, who was shot by Tony at the end of Skewed, turns up in hospital, lucky to be alive, but with everything intact – except his memory. He might not remember who he is, but he knows one thing; he’s not your run-of-the-mill individual.
When a man called Harvey turns up at the hospital claiming to know who X is and offers him a place to stay while X recovers, X is understandably suspicious, but realises he has little choice as he grapples with the dark space where his memories should be.
I loved being back with Vee and X again. Vee is the same tough, independent character she was in the first and X is just as mysterious and sexy, although we do get to see more of the man beneath the stone heart in this one, which I loved.
Sadly (for Vee), Nickie is still the same selfish, irritating and downright frustrating girl she was in the first novel. I wanted to hit her in that one, but in this one, she takes my intense dislike of her to a new level. Vee is a better girl than me; if Nickie were my sister, I’d have cut her from my life long ago.
If I had one criticism about the book, it would be the character of Harvey. His offer to help X, and potentially put his own life in danger just didn’t seem to have enough motivation for me. This wasn’t someone offering to do your shopping or pick your kid up from school. This was volunteering to get involved with someone who could get you killed. Perhaps if X had something over Harvey, that Harvey owed him a debt of gratitude in some way, then it wouldn’t have jarred as much as it did.
However, that is a minor gripe in a book that I otherwise thoroughly enjoyed.
February 19, 2017
Two weeks have past since the events of book one.
V - holed up with Tony the Hound, knowing she is only alive because Tony says so, her sister still hates her and waiting for the court date to put her father behind bars. What hurts the most is that X is dead - shot by Tony and left to be dumped wherever his body is taken by the river current.
X - wakes up in a hospital bed with no recall as to who is he. Flashes of memory don't make sense. A stranger contacts the hospital say they know him - but can X trust him?
X is on the street when a beautiful dark haired woman approaches him... does he know her? She surely knows him.
Can X recover his memories and help V? A fast paced page turner - looking forward to the final part of this series.
Copy received in exchange for a honest review.
V - holed up with Tony the Hound, knowing she is only alive because Tony says so, her sister still hates her and waiting for the court date to put her father behind bars. What hurts the most is that X is dead - shot by Tony and left to be dumped wherever his body is taken by the river current.
X - wakes up in a hospital bed with no recall as to who is he. Flashes of memory don't make sense. A stranger contacts the hospital say they know him - but can X trust him?
X is on the street when a beautiful dark haired woman approaches him... does he know her? She surely knows him.
Can X recover his memories and help V? A fast paced page turner - looking forward to the final part of this series.
Copy received in exchange for a honest review.
February 7, 2017
Book: Warped (The Mercenary Series Book 2)
Author: Marissa Farrar
Publication Date: 1/26/2017
Reviewed by: Tammy Payne- Book Nook Nuts
My Rating: 5 Stars
REVIEW
Book two in this series picks up right where book one left us. And wow what a book we get this time. X well if you read book one you know he was shot by someone while he was trying to protect someone. He is now in a hospital because of someone. Ok you get the picture right?
Amnesia may be the death of him and someone else who he is not so sure about right now.
V well she is still struggling with the fact her sister ratted them out; she is now in the hand of Tony and his goons. She is waiting to testify against her gangster father UNTIL...... And yes she will finally get a name.
Well that is all you get from me. This book is explosive, suspense galore and yea payback is a bad woman.
I loved it and yes the ending will just throw shocks your way and I hope we get much more.
I was gifted this book for my reading pleasure and I am choosing to write a review for it.
Marissa Farrar
Author: Marissa Farrar
Publication Date: 1/26/2017
Reviewed by: Tammy Payne- Book Nook Nuts
My Rating: 5 Stars
REVIEW
Book two in this series picks up right where book one left us. And wow what a book we get this time. X well if you read book one you know he was shot by someone while he was trying to protect someone. He is now in a hospital because of someone. Ok you get the picture right?
Amnesia may be the death of him and someone else who he is not so sure about right now.
V well she is still struggling with the fact her sister ratted them out; she is now in the hand of Tony and his goons. She is waiting to testify against her gangster father UNTIL...... And yes she will finally get a name.
Well that is all you get from me. This book is explosive, suspense galore and yea payback is a bad woman.
I loved it and yes the ending will just throw shocks your way and I hope we get much more.
I was gifted this book for my reading pleasure and I am choosing to write a review for it.
Marissa Farrar
January 26, 2017
Warped, the second book in the Mercenary series takes off at the same fast pace as book one, Skewed. Once again the story is told from the perspective of each of the two main characters before bringing them together, after many twists and turns with plenty of action thrown in. I've yet to come across one of Marissa Farrar's books that I haven't loved, bring on book three, Flawed, can't wait to find out what's in store for Vee and X!
February 6, 2017
This is book two of The Mercenary Series and well worth the five star rating if I could give it more I would! We continue where the last book left off so Book One Skewed is a must read first. There is all the action and drama in this book, just like book one and again we get the story from both Vee and X which I love. The story was so exciting I couldn't put it down and then when I was finished....I'm so looking forward to the third book.
January 27, 2017
Fast moving can't put it down book! This second installment in the Mercenary series is definitely worth the read. Gripping action, bullets flying and some crazy twists will keep you on the edge of your seat. I can't wait to read the next book so I can find out what happens next!
May 1, 2017
The second part of this series is more of the same and i really have to think about it if i'll go for the final part,Flawed. If i'm honest,i think i can live without it....I hate the sister and i don't like V clinging to her,putting herself in danger for a selfish bitch like that without a second thought. Specially when she has a man in her life that loves her.....
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