As a Shadow, Asp planned his assassinations with meticulous care. His work required one thing, that the Council direct his kills. The coded target became a “sanctioned hit” and that distinction was vital.His most recent assignment took him to a remote area of the Andes Mountains in Colombia. He completed his assassination according to plan – more or less – but no amount of careful planning could … planning could have prepared him for the dire circumstances he found himself in. As he faded in and out of consciousness due to a life-threatening bullet wound, he knew he might not get home. He’d resigned himself to dying alone, just not this soon.
Lyric Gadson was an unwilling expatriate. She’d trade her grandfather’s farm in the foothills of the Andes for her old life in Jacksonville, Florida in a heartbeat. But, the cost of a return ticket was out of reach, and Lyric found herself maturing from carefree teen to responsible woman on a remote Colombia banana farm. When her beloved grandfather failed to return from his yearly pilgrimage to his wife’s shrine, Lyric thought nothing of packing her kit and hiking into the Andes mountains to find him. She found her grandfather—and an unconscious man near death. Her decision to stay and care for the dying man would usher in the greatest love of her life, but it could also threaten everyone else she held dear.
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Kris Michaels created yet another excellent book. Hard hitting action coupled with a great love story….you can’t beat that. Isaac Cooper AKA Asp had his life stolen from him and now he has a chance to even the score. I really liked the setting of this book and the rugged action that took place in the mountains, caves and forests. Lyric Gadsen was a remarkable character. She’s strong, understanding and caring. I liked that she schooled Asp on several occasions taking him down a peg or three. I am hoping that Lycos and Thanatos each get their own stories. I need more Guardian books.
Kris Michaels knocked it out of the park again with ASP.
The second book in the “Shadow World” series is such a great read. Funny, serious, twisted with a mix of great characters. Couldn’t put it down.
The review is up at http://desireforlit.com/2018/08/19/asp-kris-michaels/
Myn
Every time I read a new Kris Michaels book, I hear Queen’s song “Another One Bites The Dust” in my head. LOL…In a good way of course, because these bad a$$, ex-military men fall into love with an impact I can liken only to a meteor smashing into the surface of this planet.
I love watching these men, whose choice in life is to serve and protect, making the world a better place for all. Their experiences make them hardened and damaged, and leave them feeling so unworthy, except in the company of their brothers in arms. Until the day their “the one” smashes into their self-imposed walls and proves to them it’s ok to hope for more.
Asp and Lyric’s story is full of heart-stopping action, devastating heartbreak, breathless anticipation, surprise twists, thrilling suspense and melt your heart love…this story, seriously, has it all. I will never tire of getting a visit from our favorite Kings, and I hope that this author never gets tired of telling us stories about this world.
Have been a huge lover of the Guardian Security series but the Shadow World just takes it up one notch further. Asp is a guy who has spent so many years in the shadows hidden in the dark, but when the light that surrounds Lyric is the one thing keeping him alive will it be too hard for him to remain there. Lyric is strong, beautiful inside and out and has enough sass to hand this man his ass when it is needed. As both their lives hinge on not only his skills but Guardian Security, can he keep her at arms length to not only protect her but his own heart as well. Their story is action packed, passionate, full of angst, heartache, secrets and revelations. Asp will have you captivated from the start and loving every minute as the shadows start to be lit by a light so strong. Bring on book 3, because I am totally hooked on this spin off series.
Asp is an assassin. Lyric’s grandfather found him after he was injured during a mission. She took over, was tough and saved his life, in more ways than one….. I absolutely love being brought into the world of Guardian Security that Kris Michaels has created. Whether it’s the Security side, or the Shadow World, it keeps you turning pages non-stop to see what’s going to come next. Asp was the same – I couldn’t put it down and til I finished it…. and Asp & Lyric’s story was worth it, they were perfect together and their story was great!!
Asp is the second book in the Guardian Shadow World series. This is a spinoff series, so a number of characters from the Kings of Guardian series make appearances.
I liked Asp a/k/a/ Isaac and thought he was a great guy. My heart hurt for the pain he felt after he was used by his CIA handler to kill someone who should not have been killed. When the opportunity came to go after that man, I understood completely why Isaac wanted to be the man to complete the mission. He was successful, but he was shot in the process. It was only a matter of time before he was found and killed.
Lyric lived with her grandfather on his banana farm in the mountains of Columbia. Her grandfather found Isaac when he was injured, and Lyric took care of him. Feelings developed, but Isaac tried pushing her away afraid his world would cause Lyric harm.
Isaac and Lyric were great characters and I liked them together as a couple. I admired how Lyric accepted Isaac’s job and loved him regardless.
I’m enjoying the new shadow series and look forward to reading Lycos’ book next.