Murderer. Knockout. Buried. Tormented.
The image the world sees is not the man that I have become.
Images of me, of what I have done to another man, fill my mind.
Nightmares fill my life, day or night, it doesn’t matter. All I see is death.
Enabler. Trash. Hidden. Scandalous.
The image the town sees of me is not who I have become.
What I do late at night, to make ends meet, consumes me.
I have … become.
What I do late at night, to make ends meet, consumes me.
I have no future. No prospects. No money.
I’ve always tried to hide the fact that I’m nothing.
Images we try to uphold are lies that we present to the outside world.
Masks are all that we show, even to our closest friends.
Nobody knows what lies beneath the surface.
Nobody will ever know.
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Louis Kingston is a professional boxer but when one of his punches kills one of his opponents, he begins to question everything and needs to get as far away from Las Vegas as possible and knows it’s time for him to be with his family and close friends.
Tulip Fischer has been dating Joey Perry on and off for years but lately she is done with their relationship after catching him cheating on her. She works two jobs to try and pay all of the bills and struggles with her self-esteem issues.
Tulip and Louis had a brief past together when Tulip was on a previous break from Joey and now Louis wants to resume their relationship but Tulip doesn’t feel like she is good enough for Louis.
Will the pressure of Louis’s upcoming fight drive a wedge between the two or will they both realize that what they have is worth the fight?
This was such a great book with some awesome twists and other great moments to keep you hooked!
First off I love the book’s name and how you may initially think it’s going to lead one way until you realize that is in fact something totally different to the main character himself. This was something that Louis really struggled with through the book and I really liked seeing how everything was progressing and how he had to heal himself.
I loved Louis right from the beginning and he was not like how you maybe thought he’d be and I loved how much of a gentleman he was and how important is friends and “family” were to him in Gallup. I loved how protective he was over Tulip as soon as they started seeing each other again and no matter what he wanted, he never pressured her at all.
I admired Tulip for working hard to provide for herself and finally realizing that she couldn’t out up with Joey’s antics anymore. After reading further I understood why she felt like she needed to give it a good shot but I was proud that she put herself first.
There was so much chemistry between Tulip and Louis and I was proud of both of them for really doing their best in their relationship. I must admit that I was a little mad at Tulip for not letting Louis know about the notes but I had an idea about who was behind everything.
So holy twist bomb!!! I was not expecting who was behind the twist and what happened and everything in the cabin. Shocked the heck out of me but then there were more twists and I was seriously totally blown away by everything that kept coming and the author does such an amazing job of making everything go so well and making my jaw continually hit the ground!!
The big fight was everything but then the stuff that happened after was just OMG!!
I loved the epilogue and I truly loved these and hope we get to see them again soon!
By Rebecca
This was such a great book with some awesome twists and other great moments to keep you hooked!
First off I love the book’s name and how you may initially think it’s going to lead one way until you realize that is in fact something totally different to the main character himself. This was something that Louis really struggled with through the book and I really liked seeing how everything was progressing and how he had to heal himself.
I loved Louis right from the beginning and he was not like how you maybe thought he’d be and I loved how much of a gentleman he was and how important is friends and “family” were to him in Gallup. I loved how protective he was over Tulip as soon as they started seeing each other again and no matter what he wanted, he never pressured her at all.
I admired Tulip for working hard to provide for herself and finally realizing that she couldn’t out up with Joey’s antics anymore. After reading further I understood why she felt like she needed to give it a good shot but I was proud that she put herself first.
There was so much chemistry between Tulip and Louis and I was proud of both of them for really doing their best in their relationship. I must admit that I was a little mad at Tulip for not letting Louis know about the notes but I had an idea about who was behind everything.
So holy twist bomb!!! I was not expecting who was behind the twist and what happened and everything in the cabin. Shocked the heck out of me but then there were more twists and I was seriously totally blown away by everything that kept coming and the author does such an amazing job of making everything go so well and making my jaw continually hit the ground!!
The big fight was everything but then the stuff that happened after was just OMG!!
I loved the epilogue and I truly loved these and hope we get to see them again soon!
~~TOP 10 RECOMMENDED~~
The Unfit Hero series is back and boy Hayley Faiman doesn’t disappoint at all instead makes us believe in second chances and well seeing the worth in yourself with Louis and Tulip in this book. They had one time together and ever since then it is the only thing that well makes Tulip believe in maybe someone out there actually really loves her for just herself. We have Louis who is struggling to believe that he is not a killer yet is still haunted by his past and all the mistakes he did including not going after Tulip years ago. Hayley Faiman brings us these two who are opposite from each other share one thing in common, hope. One hopes for the woman of his dreams to love him no matter what has become of him and a woman who is struggling to find herself even if it means leaving the man she has always loved. Now don’t get me wrong it is not all love and roses but we have true villains in this book that have to say Hayley Faiman like really wow went out there with these three bad men. All in all this is a great book to these Unfit Heros that I am coming to love more and seeing Louis finally in his own book is just wow.
“I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own.”
Wow. That’s the only word that comes to mind when I think about this story. I wasn’t able to write this review right away because it’s one of those books that I had to let simmer. It was packed full of emotions, had angst due to outside forces, internal struggles thay were different but Louis and Tulip had issues that made them a little closed off. Louis was more open in his yearning for Tulip, and she dealt with past years of mental abuse. I loved seeing all the characters that I already loved, and meeting some new ones. Not going to lie, I really want quite a few more books with the new secondary characters. I look forward to seeing who the next book with be about (hoping Ford). 5 stars because there just isn’t any downfalls to this book. I was hooked right from the start. #2OCCJD
Killer is the 4th book in Unfit Hero. Killer is Louis Kingston. He is a fighter and he killed in a fight gone wrong. Louis decides to go back home. Tulip works in a grocery store as a clerk and also is a stripper. She is just trying to make ends meet.
It was great to be able to read more about the characters that were from the previous books in this series.
The men in the Unfit Hero series all seem to know what they want and they are all damaged and need to be mended by finding the right woman. The women from this series are also damaged and they all seem to think they aren’t worthy of the men that have chosen each of them as their soulmate .
The girls, Channing and Exeter are meddling again and invite Tulip over knowing that Louis would be there. I can’t say more but I truly enjoyed this book! I found myself just zipping through all the stories in the Unfit Hero series because I couldn’t put these books down. 4.5 stars
Awww, this one is the sweetest, love how the author wrote their story, how she made us part of it and made us feel connected with them, the chemistry between them is perfect and how they overcome their pasts and look to their future, this one you’ll read it in one seat just wanting to know what is going to happen next, so I highly recommend it.
Killer, the newest addition to my beloved Unfit Hero series, was another emotional and meaningful story that I absolutely enjoyed. This book is a little different from the previous ones because there was a big suspense sideline which gave the book a little extra thrill.
Both Louis and Tulip were a little broken which made them real and human. Louis was drowning in guilt from an accident from his previous fight and Tulip was filled with self-doubt from her childhood experiences and her previous relationship. Both deemed that they did not deserve the happiness that they found in each other. However, they stayed in their relationship trying to build the other up and better themselves. I loved watching them grew closer and stronger together.
It always was a delight to see all the previous couples from the series as they were a tight knitted group and a family that they chose to belong. The novella at the end featuring Laurie and Jesse was an added bonus. I cannot wait to see Ford gets his turn in finding his true love.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of this book. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
A Love Story with lots of Twists…5 Stars….
Louis and Tulip come from two different worlds, he is a fighter and a killer and she works 2 jobs to get by. Tulip is beautiful inside and out but feels like trash, she feels unworthy of Louis’s love. Throw in the boss Tulip works for that gives off dark and wierd vibes. There are lots of elements in this story, lots of vengeful people out to get Tulip. A page-turner that kept me on the edge. It’s a great love story and that will capture you from page one.
Ms. Faiman’s Unfit Hero series has been a mesmerizing one since the very first installment and this latest addition to the series is no exception as readers are introduced to a couple weighed down by their pasts but trying to make a future with one another. It’s an emotionally intense journey, one that’s both sizzling and sweet, as well as frustrating at times too. No matter the emotions Ms. Faiman arouses readers will be quickly captivated by this couple’s struggles and will be rooting for them every step of the way.
Louis Kingston is a professional fighter still dealing with the accidental death of his opponent in the ring. It’s thrown him for a loop, weighed him down with guilt, and pointed out to him just how alone he really is. He longs to show who he really is below his fighting exterior though which has him frequently thinking of an unforgettable young woman residing back in his hometown. For him, going home means healing, but it’s a rocky process due to unforeseen circumstances surrounding danger to his girl Tulip. To overcome everything though they have to stand up for each other to work through their pasts to find HEA. Through it all Louis is a delicious hero, a bit rough around the edges but with a big heart of gold. Like his friends, once he committed to claiming Tulip he was laser focused and would sacrifice all for her. He showed her her true worth, after years of her being broken down, and his loving ministrations of her warmed my heart.
Tulip Fischer is a complex heroine who I sometimes liked while being frustrated by her at other times. She’s been emotionally battered for years, treated like trash by those close to her and has been left with virtually no self-esteem. She doesn’t think herself worthy of happiness or anything good which drives many of her decisions early on in the story. Quite frankly she’s a doormat at the beginning, putting up with a boyfriend who lets her work herself to exhaustion to pay his bills while treating her as his whore. Seeing her allow herself to be treated like that broke my heart, made it difficult to keep turning the pages, but with Louis arriving on the scene things finally looked brighter. She saw herself through his eyes, she saw just how good of a friend she really is and proved to herself that she was more than deserving of HEA. As the story progressed she became more empowered, but there were still a few bad decisions on her part that put her right in the middle of a dangerous situation full of surprising twists and turns. Despite her flaws I still found myself rooting for her. She’s a truly good person with a caring group of friends who are more like family to her and I enjoyed their subtle matchmaking between her and Louis. They’re a formidable pair, just what the other needed to lift them up from their painful pasts, and along the way they steamed up the pages while making my heart flutter.
From the first page to the last this was a story that held me captive in a tale full of intense emotions, heartfelt interludes, and gripping suspense that had me frantically turning the pages. Louis is a delightful hero with layers I enjoyed discovering more about, a hero who was just as unforgettable as those from the previous books. These men were strong with issues that were raw and realistically dealt with which endeared them to me all the more. They’re a supportive group, brotherly, who wanted each of them to find their HEA. Tulip’s interactions with her girlfriends were much the same and it added a familial vibe to the story that made for an even stronger storyline. Rounding out this book was a novella featuring two characters I was hoping to get to know more about and its inclusion made for a satisfying conclusion. Readers looking for unique characters, storylines full of conflict, and a tale full of heart and soul need look no further than this sweet and sizzling romance.
Wow, there is a lot to this story. There is a couple but also a lot of mysteries and deception. I was a bit overwhelmed after the slow beginning and felt a bit of whiplash (not in a bad way, just unexpected). I went into this story expecting one thing and ended it with an entire different view. There was great action, passion, truths and lies. I liked the twists and turns and thought the author did a great job of presenting this complicated story to the reader. I have not read this author before, nor this series, but found myself very interested to read more. The characters were well developed and the plot was fresh. I really found myself addicted to find out what happened to and with Killer. I received an ARC and am leaving an honest review. 3.75 stars.
I am really on the fence about this one on what my feelings are about this current story.I liked it but didn’t love it and I think the reason why that is because of Tulip .I loved Tulip in the fact that she is truly a down to earth and loving and caring individual she is so sweet kind and understanding but, the fact that she constantly kept putting herself down and kept self sabotaging herself really just got on my nerves .
Louis was a hot mess in this story but, once he straightened himself out he pursued the one thing that was going to complete his own happiness.I loved Louis in the fact he was always open and honest about his feelings some of them were ugly but, his feelings about Tulip were always honest and genuine and we loved how her saw her in a light that Tulip never saw herself but, also that the people within her circle that called themselves her family saw what Louis saw in Tulip and we just loved that.
On a whole we loved Tulip and Louis as a couple they had tons of chemistry between them and were definitely compatible in the bedroom that lead to a lot of sexy times that were hotter then hell.
Overall I have to say that there were a lot of parts of the story that I really loved a lot and other not so much and that always stemmed from Tulips actions and deeds and her blatant disregard for her safety that bordered on stupidity and I kept having to remind myself time and time again this is only a book of fiction because this character was nothing but , frustrating for me .So part of me understands Tulip and why in part why she see’s herself the way that she did but, we saw only the goodness and kindness and potential she had in herself and how determined she was to carved out a better life for herself and we loved the fact that one man fought for both of their happiness and saw what we all saw in Tulip .
There is no doubt Ms Faiman knows how to write one heck of a hot and sexy read because this couple burned up the sheets. We have to say the suspenseful side of the story was a bit surprising and we loved the fact we didn’t see the story playing out as we had envisioned it and we love when that happens.We enjoyed the women and men that have of been a big part of this series be a big part of this current tale as we have come to love them all as they really have created a amazing family out a bunch of misfits .
3 1/2 stars from us
Louis is a boxer and a killer. He is determined to have Tulip as his woman even when she thinks she’s not good enough for him. Tulip works two jobs to survive. She doesn’t see anything good about herself. The couple go through twists and turns in this story.
Another hit from Hayley and this group of guys! Tulip and Louis had a one-night stand while Tulip was on the off side of her on-and-off-again relationship. Feeling like he was way out her league, when she finally got the courage to end her relationship for good, she didn’t feel she could run back to Louis, where she actually had true and hard feelings. This storyline legit blew my mind! Once Louis and Tulip get back together, it’s an uphill battle, and strange things start to happen surrounding Tulip’s second job. While Louis is dealing with somewhat of PTSD from his last fight, Tulip keeps him in the dark as a way to protect him, and it might be too late when things blow up for her. I honestly didn’t see any of it coming for her and I was totally baffled as I continued reading, as things got even more connected and intertwined! So happy that both Tulip and Louis got their HEA, and thankful for Hayley to provide a unique and great storyline.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Louis and Tulip are hot hot hot. A hookup that turns into something neither saw coming. Both characters are dealing with emotional struggles. Tulip in particular doesn’t think she deserves someone as good as Louis in her life. For his part he is struggling to overcome a devastating accident that haunts him. I love a man who knows what he wants and goes all out to get her. Loved watching the development of their relationship. A romantic story with twists that keep you guessing.
This was my first book by Hayley Faiman and after reading it I’m not sure why I haven’t read her before and definitely will in the future. Tulip is a woman who do what it takes to pay the bills and Louis is looking for a escape due to a tragic accident during one of his fights. Together they heal the demons that lie quietly dormant in each other. This was such a good book and written in a way that you can’t help but root for these two in every way
I have loved all of Hayley Faiman’s heroes in different ways for different reasons, but Louis is by far the one I have loved the most. If there ever was a man who genuinely deserved a sweet, loving, happily ever after it’s this man. If you like your men sexy and alpha but full of gentleness and respect for their women I’m here to tell you Killer is going to be your new favorite read.
I loved so much about this book. I love Tulip, her drive and spirit that just could not be broken even when she doubted herself. I loved Tulip and Louis together so much so that they soared to the top of my all time favorite couples list. But I SUPER loved Louis. I don’t think I could do him justice in trying to explain just how wonderful he is. You have to read this to full experience and feel the wonder that is Louis.