BOOK DESCRIPTIONPagan Sinclair… That’s not who he is or how he works. Oh, hell no…
Vicki Hex…
Mafia assassin. Sassy dominatrix. Keeper of secrets…
Vicki’s not proud of her lethal kill record, but she’d end every last one of those mobsters again if she could. Known for winging—not killing—first responders, she wakes up one particularly dark night in a shallow grave west of Chicago. There aren’t many guys or gals brave enough to end her. Too bad for them that she’s still alive.
And now she’s mad…
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Pagan Sinclair is notified that his next assignment is to take out Vicki Hex but there is no way he is about to do that without knowing who is behind the kill order. Vicki wakes up in a shallow grave somewhere realizing someone is trying to kill her…bad news for them! This is an action packed, suspenseful romance. There are some very exciting, edge of your seat scenes and an off the charts romance between Pagan and Vicki. I am certainly never left disappointed after reading one of Irish Winters’ stories and this one is definitely not an exception. This is the second book to another amazing, must read series!
Assassin is an exhilarating addition to the SOBs series, and quite possibly the best book by Irish Winters yet!
Pagan Sinclair, former Navy seal and black operator, doesn’t want the assignment to take out Vickie Hex – at least without knowing who wants her dead and why. She’s one of the sexiest, most lethal assassins out there. She’s also the sister of a friend. Someone with power has to be behind this one. Pagan’s need to protect this frustrating woman and Vickie’s need to protect herself just adds to an already tumultuous relationship. This is an action-packed, thriller that won’t let you down.
Irish Winters is one of my favorite romantic military suspense authors. The plot, the storyline, the surprising twists and turns and characters you fall in love with all create a mesmerizing story.
We first briefly met Pagan (don’t you love that sexy name!) Sinclair and Vicki Hex in Angel (SOB Book 1) and this is their story. Both are elite assassins, Pagan for a very secretive government group, Vicki, a double agent. Someone has put out a hit on Vicki and Pagan is the one assigned to do the job. The only problem-she is the sister of his best friend. With some harrowing incidents for the couple, you begin to wonder if someone is actually out to kill Vicki or is that person after Pagan. The couple’s romance had to overcome many terrorizing obstacles but in the end it was so beautiful the way Ms. Winters described Pagan at the church door watching Vicki.
Not only is this a story of romance, terror and suspense but one of family and family ties. The Sinclair brothers are there for each other when needed. Their late mother has taught then love and respect for family, friends and country. This plays such an important role in their lives and this story. Vicki is a strong, fierce, independent woman but her brother, Julio, is in the shadows ready to protect her. And in the epilogue, we see Julio in a very poignant and chilling scene, despondent over the deaths of his wife and son.
I received an ARC of this book and I highly recommend it.
Pagan may have been a hot “Baby Boy” and Miss Hex may have fallen for him, but he sure did seem to have a hard time keeping up sometimes. It’s a wonder that he survived his fall into love with this wickedly smart woman. I sure did want to thunk his noggin at times for how he was thinking. I loved how strong Vicki Hex was and the roles that she had to play to keep everyone in balance. The book had a good split of perspectives. There were a number of pieces moving. It was a good story that flowed well and kept me intrigued. This is part of the SOB series. It can be read as a stand-alone. You’ll probably want to read the first book to pick up the small nuances for better enjoyment.
Loved the book!!!! I still don’t know how Irish manages to develop the characters capturing so much personality and depth to them. This book had a lot of surprises that I didn’t see coming – makes for a really good read, one that was hard to put down.
Irish Winters–you’ve done it again. You’ve created characters that leap off the pages to show us who they are and what their family and people they love mean to them. Pagan, the youngest brother, is the best kind of book boyfriend. He’s hot and a tough former Navy SEAL, now in a Special Black Ops team of Assassins. The inside Pagan loves his family, is a bit jealous of the family his brother is building with the strongest of women. He wants his own family as well.
An assignment comes in to take out Ms. Hex. She’s her own strong woman and one who Pagan has watched from afar–well not so far the time she shot him in the butt… The team doesn’t just take any assignment, they vote. Before going for Ms. Hex they need more info.
The author always manages to make you care deeply about her characters and this is no different. These strong dangerous people have inside needs and pain easily ignored if you don’t look closer. The author forces us to look that deep. Her scenes are hot, filled with dynamic action and unforgettable. Just when you think you’ve got it–wrong–you don’t and another curve has changed the course.
Don’t miss this one and as for me, I loved it, recommend it, and can’t wait for the next one.
I say this after I have read everyone of Irish Winter’s books but I really think this is one of her best. I couldn’t put it down. If you are a fan of Irish Winters you are going to love it no doubt! If you have never read her books, I ask you why not?? You really need to get this book so you can become a fan too!
First both Pagan and Miss Victoria Hex are Assassin’s, and will do whatever they need to get the job done. A lot of miscommunication between the two. But when Pagan learns someone is after Miss Hex, and he needs to protect her. Didn’t think she needed it as she was one tough lady. The only thing is someone did get the drop on her. He needs to know why. It’s just things don’t add up until they do, and Pagan is furious. He’ll stop at nothing to protect her.
Victoria never lets anyone get the drop on her. She will find out who did this too her. When she finds Pagan in her apartment she’s good and mad. Why is he there, and what is planning to do? Someone is after her and planning to kill her. Until she finds this out she can’t get close to him. But he won’t leave her alone. What’s she supposed to do? A turn of events shocks her.
It was fast paced. My finally rating is a 3.5.