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Lover Calling

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Is 4,000 miles too far to travel for a booty call?

If your answer is yes, then you’ve never met a man like Gabriel Prescott.

Justin hops a plane for London to spend a little quality time with Gabriel between jobs, and of course trouble finds them.

Between dodging bullets and time in the sheets, Gabriel and Justin try to figure out what kind of a future they could have together.

This novella follows the action of the first book, DEADLY LOVER. The second full novel in the series will be out in early June.

48 pages, ebook

First published March 1, 2019

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About the author

Jocelynn Drake

141 books2,889 followers
New York Times Bestselling author Jocelynn Drake loves a good story, whether she is reading it or writing one of her own. Over the years, her stories have allowed her to explore space, talk to dragons, dodge bullets with assassins, hang with vampires, and fall in love again and again.

This former Kentucky girl has moved up, down, and across the U.S. with her husband. Recently, they’ve settled near the Rockies.

When she is not hammering away at her keyboard or curled up with a book, she can be
walking her dog Ace, or playing video games. She loves Bruce Wayne, Ezio Auditore, travel, tattoos, explosions, and fast cars.

She is the author of the urban fantasy books: The Dark Days series and the Asylum Tales. For gay romance, she has completed The Exit Strategy and Shadow Elite series, and is now working on a spin-off of her MM paranormal series, Lords of Discord. She has also co-authored with Rinda Elliot the following series: Unbreakable Bonds, Ward Security, Pineapple Grove, the Weavers Circle. In addition, she has co-authored with AJ Sherwood the following series: Scales 'N' Spell and Wings 'N' Wands. She can be found at JocelynnDrake.com.

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Profile Image for Cadiva.
3,994 reviews435 followers
August 11, 2019
Short, spicy and leaving me wanting more, it's a perfect little bitesize peek into what's happening with Justin and Gabriel.
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672 reviews
April 4, 2019
Lover Calling is a quick short story

Justin is travelling 4,000 miles to see Gabriel for a booty call, they have lots of sex, they do some sightseeing and even have s date night but of course these two always find trouble or trouble finds them.

This fills the gap nicely until the second book in the Exit Strategy series is released.
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1,520 reviews650 followers
April 6, 2019
I enjoyed this quick, short story about Gabriel and Justin. Since the end of the first book, Gabriel has been off trying to fix things in his life in order to end the mercenary life and be with Justin properly, but it's been two whole months and Justin misses Gabriel - and Gabriel missis Justin - so when he has a few days between jobs, he tells Justin to come to London to the place he's staying for a day or two.

There's a good amount of great sex in this, but also we get a little further in this almost-kind of-relationship. There is another mercenary/assassin dude who is trying to kill Gabriel that they have to deal with, but it just forces Gabriel to admit some - not all - of the truth of his past and what he's doing.

They both want to be together so bad, but getting out of the game is a lot harder for Gabriel and it is taking a lot of time. And I have a feeling that it won't be as easy as "just a few more months and then I'm done" because we have a book two coming ;)

Can't wait for that book. I'm enjoying this series :D
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3,241 reviews268 followers
May 9, 2019
***** I'm loving this series !*****
We continue with our couple, Justin and Gabriel, mercenaries who want out, and want to be together.
* Justin goes to London to be with his man. It's super hot, hot, hot ! They are "dating" and Gabriel is learning to like the PDAs.
When a "tail" is discovered, both men want it gone, but it is connected to Gabriel's past and he wants Justin safe. Enjoy their love nest, sight-seeing, dinner, action, violence and the anticipation for what comes next. Looking forward to book two in this "series, Exit Strategy."

We get a prologue to hint at what's next. I'm excited for the new book....
ENJOY !


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Profile Image for Mimi.
2,447 reviews
February 20, 2020
4.5 stars

Great little interlude between books one and two. We get to see of our guys relaxed a little but that wouldn't have worked without a little attempted murder by your cousin. Now would it!
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1,890 reviews112 followers
March 19, 2021



I was very excited to get my hands on this one. It has been some time since I read Deadly Lover and was thrilled to read up on these two.

Between dodging bullets and time in the sheets, Gabriel and Justin try to figure out what kind of a future they could have together.






I am so looking forward to book three in the series Vengeful Lover




Part of the Exit Strategy Series and must be read in order:
Deadly Lover (Exit Strategy #1) by Jocelynn Drake Lover Calling (Exit Strategy, #1.5) by Jocelynn Drake Vengeful Lover (Exit Strategy #2) by Jocelynn Drake Final Lover (Exit Strategy #3) by Jocelynn Drake Forbidden Lover (Exit Strategy, #4) by Jocelynn Drake Accidental Lover (Exit Strategy, #5) by Jocelynn Drake
Profile Image for Darcy.
14.4k reviews543 followers
April 5, 2019
Gabriel and Justin are getting closer to becoming more in this one. The trip in London after time apart showed them they still want each other, it also showed them that Gabriel had things in his life he needs to resolve. Of course Justin wants to help, but that is not Gabriel's way and Justin needs to wait this out. It will be interesting to see what happens in the next book and if this threat is over.
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3,335 reviews93 followers
June 7, 2021
Nice little sexy interlude of reconnection between Gabriel and Justin. Trouble's coming and they're time is cut short, but it definitely sets up the what is necessary for Gabriel to be free of his past and have a chance at a future with Justin.
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258 reviews33 followers
June 7, 2019
Lover Calling!

Total Rating: 3.7 Stars out of 5
Rating Review Rollout:
(1) Attention Keeper: 5 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞
(2) Digging deep in Character Development: 3 🌟🌟🌟
(3) Danger-Drama-Friction-Suspense Fulfillment?: 3 🌟🌟🌟
(4) Edit to Perfection!: 2 🌑🌑
(5) Feeling the Words: 4 🌞🌞🌞🌞
(6) Give me more please factor: 4 🌞🌞🌞🌞
(7) Going with the Flow of the Story: 4 🌞🌞🌞🌞
(8) Grammar Police: 2 🌑🌑
(9) It's all about the Chemistry, baby: 5 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞
(10) Laugh out loud funny: N/A
(11) Love connection: N/A
(12) Main characters appeal: 5 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞
(13) Plot Worthy: 3 🌟🌟🌟
(14) Show me Entertainment: 4 🌞🌞🌞🌞
(15) Super-Duper-Natural feels: N/A
(16) The Writing speaks for itself: 4 🌞🌞🌞🌞
(17) The Wrap Up of all loose ends in a tidy bow: N/A
(18) Too sexy for my shirt kinda sex: 4 🌞🌞🌞🌞
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810 reviews26 followers
April 18, 2019
I like that we get little short stories in between books from this author, however, I felt like when I was reading this, for the life of me I could not remember much about the characters. I don't know if that's because they were not that memorable - which I doubt, or if it's because I only have room in my brain for all the boys from the Unbreakable Bonds and Ward Security LOL

Really though, this was fun, it was exciting, it was sexy, and I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
Profile Image for Steven Marshall.
448 reviews2 followers
December 25, 2024
This refers to the audiobook version.
A great short to fill in some background and to set the scene for what is to come. Justin and Gabriel are all in now, wanting to give 'boyfriending' a go, however Gabriel's past is stalking him and he needs to 'sort it out'. Good fun, good action and a bit of violence. What is not to like?
Narrated by the wonderful late Kenneth Obi. He will be greatly missed.
378 reviews3 followers
April 19, 2019
It's a fight for love...

I guess finding a way to be together, one would have to leave the other, to hunt down and eliminate the problem. That's what Gabriel is doing, keeping Justin save and out of the way while he eliminate the problem. It's the only way that they could have a life together. I'm ready for the next book, can't wait.
193 reviews
June 27, 2019
Gabriel is trying to free himself from his past so he can return to Justin. While waiting for his next move he invites Justin to London for a bootie call. Gabriel's past catches up with him and he must keep Justin safe and away from his past at all costs. He must take care of the people hunting him to be free to be with Justin. Great continuation to Deadly Lover.
889 reviews5 followers
May 12, 2020
Enjoyable

This was an enjoyable short story giving us an insight into the deepening relationship between Justin and Gabriel. Looking forward to reading the next book. Just have to say that the editing in this book was excellent, the first book in the series irritated me so much because of all the typos!
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133 reviews2 followers
June 19, 2022
estoy un poco confundida por el lugar que debería tomar este extra jskd tipo en la versión que leí de la primera novela se contó algo del chris y aquí lo vuelve a mencionar y es nuevo para G 🙃 sé que hizo cambios en el primero, pero me confunde sjksjd igual, dejando eso de lado... me pareció buen extra como transición a lo que viene 👍
Profile Image for Emma Burbidge.
244 reviews7 followers
April 21, 2019
Set in London...love it! How far would you go to see your lover/significant other?
This was a fun short about the two mercenaries from Deadly Lover and a nice little interlude to keep us going until the next book in the Exit Strategy series is ready...write faster, Jocelynn Drake!
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1,893 reviews
May 23, 2019
Short and hawt

This short story punches a wallop as it is action all the way with plenty of steamy mixed in. I recommend that you read Deadly Lover first and meet these two brilliant characters in all their glory.
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1,069 reviews7 followers
September 2, 2019
Oh yeah, this is what I'm talking about, this was PERFECT to build up the conflict and the central relationship of the series while also reminding us that Justin and Gabriel still don't fully trust each other and still have a bit to go before their happily ever after.
Profile Image for Lynn Michaels.
Author 74 books301 followers
May 27, 2020
Great little teaser for the next book. I can't wait to jump back in to this series. I'm loving these two characters. They're both so dark but so strong. G Love is my fav. For being a top notch hit man, he's so broken. I highly recommend this one & the series. And hell - anything by this author!!
1,017 reviews
April 1, 2019
Loved it!!! Was great to catch up with Justin & Gabriel. Can’t wait for the next book in the series 😊
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1,533 reviews46 followers
April 4, 2019
Loved it! I'm in tears... Need the next book ASAP!
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1,887 reviews14 followers
April 15, 2019
OMG WHAT A TEASE!!!!

I want the next book..like now! !
Profile Image for Ramona.
640 reviews
April 16, 2019
Ein sehr kurzer Trip nach London und zurück zu Justin und Gabriel.
Ich freu mich schon auf den zweiten Band. Das ist ein netter Leckerbissen.
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