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I’m good at my job. Taking people out doesn’t give me any heartburn, especially when it means my bank account grows fatter after each assignment. So what if I drink away the days between missions, and maybe I try to forget all the things I’ve done—I’m not soft. Not for anyone. . . Except her. Margaret. My little ray of sunshine, the only bright spot in this world of darkness. She’s the only thing I have to look forward to, and when she’s threatened, I can’t sit idly by. Not even when I’m ordered to take her life or lose my own. I’ll keep her hidden and safe, but how will I protect her from myself?

MINK's note: Get you a lap kitty and a hot coffee for this sweet story of a hitman and his heart. HEA included.

131 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 2, 2020

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Profile Image for Apoorva .
166 reviews235 followers
November 25, 2020
I cannot in good conscience recommend this to anyone who is against murder because there's more murder in this short book than there is in a 500 pages mystery novel but if you like cats, OTT characters and short bursts of laughter- then yes, go for it!
Profile Image for Anne E ♡ emo + OTT Hs.
224 reviews205 followers
November 27, 2021
The GOOD:
Funny yet sweet & sexy romance with the strange matchup of klutzy & awkwardly chatty 20s virgn PA h with grim & serious assassin (30s?) H's who rescued her from the contract hit put on her instead of killing her himself as the usual main contract-killer of his boss who happens to be her office-boss too (because her boss found out that h was able to access the file with the list of people her boss hired H & other assassins to kill). So, romance/pacing/sexual chemistry & detailed sex scenes were good. Love the whole quirky & OTT plot & characters. H&h's character were opposites but they actually balanced each other well with h's positive chattiness working well with H's serious & quiet demeanor/h's cutesy & awkward innocence balancing with H's grim frankness & cold-blooded self-control (i.e., he was a part-time alcoholic who indulged only when he wasn't on assignment). Both had secretly been crushing on the other for months, when they'd see each other in passing at their workplace. But neither have ever talked & thought their attraction was unrequited. Loved H's OTT protective-possessiveness claimy “mine” quiet obsession with h. And that his soft & impulsive side was brought out because of his devoted love for h. H did little things that were sweet & considerate for h's feelings. For example, h didn't mind H killing the bad guys but gets grossed when seeing blood. So, H would shoot the offender & quickly turn h around before she could see any blood.

Good enough emotionality. Loved the quirky humor, which was mostly due to h's character (i.e., she accidentally killed 1 of the contract killers due to wrong timing, she accidentally killed another assassin another time by throwing her stuffed animal to another assassin to ward him off but ended up causing a string of accidental crashes that killed the other assassins too). A little bit of angst towards the end, when h thought that H was shot dead by her boss. She showed her vengeful rage to her boss by physically assaulting him. So, h's character definitely toughened up & showed her blood-thirsty character that was tinged with kindness (just the bad ones) and limited by no-blood showing. He also showed character development by becoming more open & vulnerable to h & eventually smiling & laughing with h. Liked the epilogue 5 yrs later with H&h married & living in the Bahamas near his cousin & they have a blood-thirsty toddler daughter who has a penchance for blood & guts even in play (she wants to become a surgeon).

Sexual History:
h had never been kissed until H. She was perceived as annoying, too chatty, & strange by others, which likely included men. Dating didn't seem to be a priority for her since she was happy with her family & her hobbies (i.e., stuffed animals). She also knew what she wanted and, upon seeing H, she knew she wanted him. No info on H's dating life or sexual history. Possible that H may have been a virgin or not very experienced by the way the author wrote part of their 1st sex scene. H did admit to never been BJ-ed before.
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1,214 reviews4 followers
July 3, 2020
Mr. Black really has a heart of gold when it comes to Margaret. Margaret gets into something she shouldn’t. Mr. Black gets the call to take care of her. Finally, Jacob realizes its his opportunity to win Margaret’s heart. Fast paced and full of action and witty dialogue. Bernie is awesome!
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1,266 reviews
July 5, 2020
Short Hot steamy read with cute epilogue
Profile Image for Darlene I read WAY to many books.
3,675 reviews2,427 followers
July 3, 2020
3.5 ⭐

Pretty fast pace and little steam.

Margaret job is pretty much work work and more work for a guy who is cold and bossy. And she mess up badly by having her friend hack a file she wasnt suppose to see. Que her being on a hit list. But luck is on her side since well on of the top assassins happens to be in love with her. She just doesn't know it lol. Jacob black. (Bwjsjskaka omgggg) got a message to off his girl but he won't he's going to save her and make sure no other person comes after her. And his cat Bernie. So tensions are high but that doesnt stop the cuteness and adorbleness between the two. Even if he did keep that tiny secert of him being one of the ppls who was sent to kill her.

No ow/om drama, no cheating, drama, sexy times, virgin gal ? Maybe virgin guy? No manwhore

Recommend- yes/maybe
Cover-⭐⭐⭐

Slowinsta
Pinning
Violence
No condom
Safeish (if you count the violence)
Hea
Epilogue
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3,179 reviews26 followers
July 4, 2020
I greatly enjoyed this one!
But it does seem very similar to a story I have already read. No worries, as long as it’s well written I’ll enjoy it. Which, obviously, I did.
Killer is suppose to kill the woman he wants, but instead, he saves her.
Like I already said, great story!
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1,171 reviews99 followers
May 7, 2025
Rating: 3.25/5

Margaret + Jacob

✔ Hitman/ Personal Assistant
✔ Stalker MMC
✔ One Bed
✔ Slow-insta
✔ Push/ Pull
✔ Virgin FMC
✔ Violence
✔ Dual POV - First Person
✔ HEA with Epilogue
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1,984 reviews106 followers
January 6, 2021
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'Mi alma es negra. La suya brilla blanca desde cualquier ángulo'.




Hitman's heart de MINK


Mí humilde opinión:

Soy bueno en mi trabajo. Eliminar personas no me produce acidez estomacal, especialmente cuando significa que mi cuenta bancaria se vuelve más grande después de cada asignación.

Entonces, ¿qué pasa si bebo los días entre misiones y quizás trato de olvidar todas las cosas que he hecho? No soy blando. No para nadie. . . Excepto ella.

Margaret. Mi pequeño rayo de sol, el único punto brillante en este mundo de oscuridad. Ella es lo único que tengo que esperar, y cuando se siente amenazada, no puedo quedarme de brazos cruzados. Ni siquiera cuando me ordenan quitarle la vida o perder la mía.

La mantendré oculta y segura, pero ¿cómo la protegeré de mí mismo?






Una historia breve, hilarante con mucha acción y momentos tanto dulces como calientes.

Me encantaron Margaret y Jacob, cómo al final lo dan todo el uno por el otro hasta su vida.

Margaret es un personaje divertidísimo. Era una chica algo torpe y tímida con el mal hábito de hablar hasta por los codos. Me gustó que ella pudieran ver más allá del Sr. Black, que viera y sacara un lado diferente de él.

Jacob era un tipo taciturno y frío pero Margaret le sacaba raras sonrisas y él solo la quería protegerla y hacerla feliz. Como cuando rescato a su oso de peluche Wally de un coche en llamas porque era importante para ella, así de ridículo y enamorado estaba. Y cómo no querer a este asesino que tenía un lindo y adorable gato llamado Bernie?

Me quedé con mucha intriga porque supuestamente Jacob había dejado de asesinar pero le debe un favor al señor Baines por eso sigue trabajando de sicario para él, es algo sobre Evan pero nunca dice qué.

Perfecto HEA y dulce epílogo a 5 años!

Disfruté mucho la historia de Margaret y Jacob, fue una loca aventura sin dudas.

Por favor quiero leer el libro de Evan, me gusta como está autora entrelaza sus libros independientes.
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1,275 reviews33 followers
July 3, 2020
Hitman's Heart is an incredibly satisfying journey that speaks to me both emotionally and mentally on a deep and stirring level. There is nothing like the stunning heroines and the determined heroes we find within these brilliant works of art! They move me to want to feel and discover on my own. They truly brighten my day and lighten my heart. I couldn't ask for anything more!

Jacob and Margaret will steal your heart without remorse. They will stampede over your assumptions and show you something better and totally unexpected. What you find within these pages will delight and entertain and have you on the edge of your seat. Don't blink or walk away because you might just miss some precious truth or revelation that will leave you clawing and begging for more.

Mink is a truly phenomenal writer who never fails to touch the deepest part of my soul be with her simple yet powerful words full of hope and light. She shows me that I can safely dream without losing faith, and that I can always hope without losing heart. Her impossibly incredible books are ones that no one should ever miss out on!!
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803 reviews13 followers
July 8, 2020
Margaret’s Hitman

Another great read from Mink. I've loved every release and this one is no different. I loved Margaret and Jacob. Love that Margaret get's to see the sweeter, softer side of Mr. Black, one that no one else gets to see. Love that her possessiveness of him brings out the grittier side to her that you wouldn't expect. She would do whatever it takes to stand up for her man, just as much as he would kill anyone that causes her the littlest bit of harm. These two were so sweet together. Loved it!!
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415 reviews
July 24, 2021
This is a no-pressure read and past pace short romance.

I like these two main MC.
A heroine who likes babbler, a hero who talks less and is very protective.

action + humor + hot sex 😈

It's a good read when I'm tired of some tension or boring novel..
Profile Image for Catasia Saenz.
39 reviews3 followers
March 7, 2022
Me encantó, lo leí como en una hora. Si bien es bastante cliché (hombre que tiene que proteger a una mujer del peligro), ella termina siendo una mujer empoderadísima!

Me fascina que en las historias de Mink, nadie tenga familia que los extrañe mientras pasan las cosas más locas 🥵😳
Profile Image for Crystal.
520 reviews31 followers
July 6, 2020
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Always a fun time reading Mink’s books. Loved how they included a detail from the other books :) and the connection to it.
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1,461 reviews86 followers
July 4, 2020
Jacob has secrets, ones he can’t share. One is secretly lusting after Margret. She’s too sweet and innocent for a man like him. But when her life is on the line Jacob will do whatever it takes to protect her.

Margret has crushed on Mr Black ‘Jacob’ from afar. But she’s never had the courage to make a move.

When she finds herself a target it’ll be Jacob who steps in to save her life and claim her forever.

A fun fast moving read that delivers. Over the top Alpha. Steamy chemistry that’s off the hook. Engagement factor that draws you in and a guaranteed happily ever after.
168 reviews
September 15, 2024
s h e l v e s :
alpha
criminal (hitman)
damsel
endearing fmc
forced proximity
gone for her
he falls first
instalove
marshmallow softie
one bed
ott
pining hero
possessive
protective
sits her in his lap
takes care of her
virgin

k i n k s :
breast play
dry humping
no condom
tss
💦

e n d i n g :
HEA + babies!

🔥
Profile Image for Viv “BookVixen” Gutierrez .
1,598 reviews473 followers
July 4, 2020
AMAAAAAZZZZZINNNGGGG❤️🍒🍒❤️

Mink does it again!! Another epic love story that packs so much emotion and steamy, sizzling passion it wrenches the heart even as its swooning. And all within a tasty little nugget of a story.

First, gotta scream about what I absolutely freakin LOOOVED in this story: an UNAPOLOGETIC innocent heroine, who is HAPPY to give her man her purity and innocence and let him claim all that irreplaceable goodness for himself. YASSS. No sliming around with losers with this awesome gal. She had the good sense to keep herself for her one and only.

And Jacob, deadly Mr Black. Such a bad, bad man. And yet he has a sweet and tender side. I loved that he wasn’t a manskank, that he hadn’t been sliming with std-traps himself. Just made their love so much more deep, a bond and connection that is forged in being awakened one of the most powerful that exists.

The story was fun, well written and I loved the little feline touches. Those aspects of a story that elevate it above others by making it distinctive. Mink always manages that fabulously.

Margaret’s been working for mr blacks sinister boss. He’s been craving her since the moment he saw her but he knows she’s too good for him. And when she ends up in the crosshairs of his boss, and hes given the contract to kill her, he will burn down the world to keep her safe.

This book is the heart and soul of what romance should be!
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866 reviews3 followers
August 9, 2022
Hitmans Heart is the story of Jacob Black and Margaret.

Opposites attract, age gap I think, he works for a man he owes a debt to due to his cousin, hitman is tasked with killing the woman he likes and turns out he doesn’t want to. She steals a file that has names of people the have been killed on a USB and they basically put a hit on her to make sure she shuts up but Jacob is having none of that. He basically kills any of the other hitman’s and takes her away to a cabin where they try to stay safe from the others. I loved how he kissed her to shut her up it was so funny. I loved how he went back to get her stuffed animal that she dropped. Like this is man material. Anyways he keeps saying he’s a bad man to her and that he can’t touch her because she’s too innocent and shit like that. But once she tempts him, he gives him and doesn’t regret it until other hitmen find them and knocks him out and kidnaps her. They drive in separate cars and he loses her due to them being swerved of the road and he finds an old contact and she drives him there and then he kills his boss and saves his woman. She’s scared of blood and it’s so funny watching him take her away.

Solid 4/5, would’ve been a five if he wasn’t a wuss and claimed his woman.
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539 reviews4 followers
November 19, 2021
Wet Panties : 2
Tropes : OTT MMC, Hitman MMC, HEA
TW : Murder (lot of 'em)

Wait. Did he call me babe? Not the time, I tell myself. But I could die in the next few minutes, so I allow myself a few seconds to enjoy him calling me that.

Me, ME, M E.

"She never shuts the hell up. That’s the worst part of this. It’s torture." my kidnapper mumbles from the floor.

Channel✍️ your✍️ inner ✍️ chatterbox ✍️when ✍️ kidnapped ✍️

God, I hate blood. This is why I would never be able to kill anyone. Well, I guess I could poison them. That would be better. No blood. And somehow it seems . . . nicer?

Couples who kill together, stay togethe-

FMC, her thoughts fluctuate from death to sex in matter of seconds.
MMC, in denial but can't let her go, oof.
Pet, snarls at all but her, that whore.

If you unfazed by all the people dropping dead like dominos go for it.
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2,344 reviews196 followers
July 3, 2020
A hitman is supposed to be a bad man, but here he is a hero! A sweet, rough, hot hero who saves the chatty damsel from being murdered.

I love this story so much. It's an exciting blend of cute smut and crazy assassin's business. Jacob is a man on the payroll for murder by contract, all empty in his heart. Except for a tiny space where his crush lives and inspires him hot fantasies. Until a hit on her pushes him to the rescue. From that moment on, it's all about devoted care, caveman protectiveness, and a few naked happy times. Yay.

I loved the adorably mean heroine when she embarks on a bad life spree. She's like an angry kitten. Which reminds me of the cat in the story who along with a stuffie make for very cute and meaningful scenes, too.

Action, bad man in love, quirky heroine, and not a second to spare in this fast-paced novella about unexpected love and sexy thrills.
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2,207 reviews24 followers
August 13, 2020
Everything in Jacob's life is going just smoothly for him. His life as a hitman pays the bills. So what if he decides that drinking on the days between assignments is a waste of time. He has nothing else in his dark life, except for one ray of sunshine in the form of Margaret. But she's too good for a man like him, someone dirty and hand stained with the blood of each kill.
However, everything changes when his newest assignment is that one ray of sunshine in his life. He'll do everything he can to keep her safe, even killing the man who is in charge of him and his kills.

I really wish we would've found out what it was that was being held over Jacob's head besides his cousin. What was it that his cousin did that would put him in a position to be used as a hitman?

**I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this title**
908 reviews6 followers
July 24, 2020
Another great story by MINK! Jacob is the definition of strong and silent. This alpha values family, loyalty, and takes pride in his work, even if said work is less than savory. Margaret is sweet, innocent, and hard working. She's also completely fascinated by Jacob, never realizing he's equally captivated by her. But when her life is in danger, Jacob steps up and reveals his truth: he's not good enough for her, but he's not letting her go ... or letting anyone take her from him! I love how Margaret sees Jacob- fierce, protective, and hers. This story is full of whimsical conversations, bullets flying from all directions, and two unlikely people falling in love. Sweet and sexy, you can never go wrong with a book by MINK!
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6,131 reviews57 followers
October 4, 2020
First things first; I love the cover of this book!
This story is short, fast paced and an enjoyable read. I read this book in one sitting and was satisfied throughout. I found the writing style easy to follow, the characters likeable and the storyline enjoyable. Jacob Black is a hired hit man. He has wanted Margaret for a while but never made a move. When a hit is put on his girl, he is determined to keep her safe.
The chemistry between Margaret and Jacob is clear to see and I liked them together. I liked that Margaret stood up for her man and loved him no matter what.
I really liked the ending and the epilogue for this story.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and it is an enjoyable read.
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786 reviews23 followers
January 4, 2021
3.5 - Margaret es una eficiente secretaria que encuentra el secreto mejor guardado de su jefe y eso la pone en serio peligro... hasta que aparece Jacob Black para protegerla.
Divertida y dulce pero con una pizca de acción que llevaran a nuestros protagonistas a enfrentarse a los hombres malos y salir airosos aunque me ha faltado la explicación del después, como se soluciona todo y a que puerto llevan sus actos y como lograron resolverlos, por lo que por eso mi puntuación.
Ha sido una buena lectura, en realidad estaba siendo MUY buena y entretenida pero me falto un poco más de explicaciones finales, sobre todo porque Jacob hacia lo que hacia, que sucedió con los personajes secundarios y porque están viviendo en otro lado.
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42 reviews
October 18, 2023
Awesome dark novella 5 ⭐️!
Pls check the TW before reading, this is not a sweet rom com, it's a dark romance with heavy teams as you can get a clue from the title.
But if you love the hate everyone but you, double v, hitman turned soft for her and us against the world tropes, this book is for you!
It's so sweet how Jacob always wanted Margaret but wanted to keep her safe from the life he was forced to endure. How he risked everything to save her and took care of her every need. Their love is just so sweet and pure 🥹 + The pandacorn!
I love MINK and this novellas are just so good to take a break from reality. Can't recommend her books enough!
Remember tho, this is a fiction so don't criticize the author if you know you don't like the themes.
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2,649 reviews76 followers
July 3, 2020
Mink is a goddess, empress of the novella. She turns hitmen into heroes and heroines into queens. Margaret is in big trouble and Jacob is the only one who can save her. Mutual crushes aside, Jacob feels unworthy of someone as sweet as Margaret. When assassins come calling, Jacob swoops in and saves the day and Margaret cannot believe what is happening. He takes her to his family's cabin and is determined to protect her no matter the cost. Absolutely adorable and I was glued to it like it was multiple episodes of Supernatural. I couldn't love this book more if my life depended on it. 10 stars for this little slice of perfection!
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