A shy waitress and an ancient, shapeshifting assassin with a bounty on his head… A match made in heaven?
SaraIt was supposed to be a simple favor. Instead of helping out the sexy, aloof bouncer at my bar, I’ve narrowly escaped death at the hands of a murdering shifter and inadvertently rescued Ilan’s nephew in the process.The things a woman has to do to get a guy’s attention these days… do to get a guy’s attention these days…
Ilan
For years, I kept my innocent human true mate safe from me and the dangerous world I live in. Then on the night I planned to skip town, Sara lands in the middle of a botched assassination attempt. Now, I can’t let her go. She’s a target. So is my infant nephew. And the killers who came after my family should be afraid.
Very afraid.
I’m not called an Angel of Death for nothing.
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The story was interesting, yet predictable, though I’m happy to say that the male dominance over female counterparts took a softer edge in this book compared to the last. I will say that I enjoyed the side plot involving the pact and lost alpha issues more than I did this particular couple, as I had a hard time with the insta-trust we saw between Sara and Ilan. Sara was an outsider to the shifter world, yet she adapted to the entire situation that she was thrust into almost immediately.
Still, as I said, it was an enjoyable book. Both of the main characters were likeable enough, and there are some sweet (and, of course, sexy) moments sprinkled throughout some decent action in the story.
Claimed by the Assassin is the second book in the Shifter Affairs series, and part of Ms. Corrigan’s Shifter World. Sara has worked with Ilan for the past six years, lusted after him, and feels safe when he’s around. Trying to be a good friend, she stops by his house to help pick up a package, but her life completely changes with the help of an infant. Now thrust into the shifter world, Sara’s life is quickly changing as Ilan fights to keep his heart and future safe. But will she be strong enough and can he trust her enough for a full mating?
Oh my goodness, I really enjoyed this book. It captured my attention right from the very first chapter and I was driven to see what would happen next in their lives and with their romance! Sara, while sweet and innocent, has such amazing inner strength and I love her positivity and how she trusts in her own instincts! It was really lovely to read her scenes, more often than not, because she’s one of those characters that quite a warrior in her own right, just more quiet and subtle about it. Ilan was interesting to me because he held such darkness within himself, ached for the light that Sara brought him, but had some true connections with others that one might not expect from a character with his past. I liked his drive, I liked the logic of his mind, but didn’t always like that he pushed Sara and the baby away, assuming they were safe with others. I loved their developing bond, I enjoyed their connection and passion and the complete trust that Sara has for Ilan. This book is complex, though. There’s a lot going on in the sidelines of this story, not just the romance, and you have to pay attention to some of the smaller details to fully understand everything. There’s a lot of side characters, a lot of enemies, friendships, bonds, and I definitely felt like I was reading on the edge of my seat because I wanted to know what was going to happen next. It was an engaging and enjoyable read!
This is such an unusual and compelling paranormal world. It’s safe to say I’m hooked on these shifters now. Ilan and Sara took me on an emotional roller-coaster ride filled with ups, downs, twists, and turns. Being fairly new to this world myself, I really appreciated learning about it through Sara’s eyes; especially the history of the ancients and the shifter origins. Ilan had already piqued my curiosity in the previous book and I adored this chance to get to know the man behind the assassin’s reputation. There is so much more to him than I had guessed. It feels like the author is building us up to something very major and I’m excited to see what comes next.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through Hidden Gems Books.
Excellent follow up (book 2) to the new Shifter Affairs series in her Shifter World books. While each book can be read as a stand-alone, reading the series’ in order adds so much more to the understanding and enjoyment of the underlying story that runs through all of the Shifter books. Claimed by the Assassin is suspenseful, action-packed and emotional. I think it’s my favorite of the entire Shifter series so far. Ilan and Sara’s story is satisfying in itself but I cant wait to read the next in the series to find out what happens next in the Royal Shifters saga.
Just the title alone on this one would get your blood going. Then too this will be not what you expect because it will begin one way then turn another way that will also weave around your heart. Sara and Ilan will capture you in this one telling a story that will show in this world how things can change in a minute but the intensity grabs you. Most know the rules in the shifter world with this going along that a bit but the characters will have their own to follow. Some of the surprises in this also will catch you and pull you to the edge but in all this one is wowzer.
So much going on in this book! Ilan is an assassin and when he claims Sara its just the start. Lots of action as Sara and his nephew are in danger. So many shifters and each were great characters. Who is trying to kill his nephew and Ilan himself and why? Where is his brother and alpha? Who can they trust? I’m not spoiling. Non stop action and great chemistry with some sexy time. Lots of surprises and I loved it!! This assassin was a great character and had more feelings than I would of guessed.
Ilan and Sara give into love after finding his nephew inside his house and a crime scene outside. Sara cares for the nephew also
Brilliant Royal Shifter Story!!
A wonderfully intricate story of Royals (three animals), single-shifters, soul mates and working for your family and pack. The relationship here was “ignored” for years, but once recognized will burn up the pages… a highly entertaining read!!!
A human is immersed into shifter existence suddenly; “If you want to live, Sara, you won’t tell anyone what you witnessed tonight.” Their mate bond makes it much easier for her accept. Does a killer deserve an angel: “Sara can fix us though. The truth is tempting. Peace is tempting. Knowing I’d never again have to fight to keep my wolves in check is tempting. Such is the lure of a true mate. If given a chance to soul-bond, Sara could bridge us, me and my wolves, making me the ultimate warrior.”
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