Weston doesn’t believe in voodoo but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t believe in him. His life and family were steeped in the stuff and it was fine, until voodoo took everything from him, ripped his life from his grasp. And when it swallowed whole the person he loved most he had to escape.But there were consequences. His voodoo goddess wasn’t going to let go of him so easily, and her revenge was the … revenge was the pinnacle of evil. He could have dealt with something like impotence or boils, but this was purely depraved. She came for him and hit him where it hurts. She might as well have taken his guns.
Weston found himself unable to lie. A hitman who can’t lie. What a joke.
When his handler throws him a bone, a job that requires no interaction only observation, Weston takes it. He should be able to do this in his sleep, but he’s off his game. He gets way too close. Nothing is as it seems, and someone else, maybe someone worse than him, is stalking his mark. But he can’t leave the kid high and dry. Not when Eli is all he can think about.
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Really enjoyed this book! I have read a lot of JR’s books, and loved them all, but this one was different, intense and then you bust out laughing, especially at the hospital. Love the whole dynamic between Weston and Eli. Their banter, even in the darkest times, really gave the book comic relief… even when it wasn’t expected, which made it all the more fun. The voodoo really added to the mystery and darkness of the book. The attraction they felt for each other really threw each of them off balance… something neither expected to last… and I will never think of a Post It the same way again!
When Weston discovers that he cannot tell a lie, things start to become difficult in his line of work. Being a hitman, telling a lie was almost a way of life. Eli, just trying to do his job, ended up in the wrong place at the wrong time, seeing something he shouldn’t have. Eli was supposed to be just another job, an easy job, but then things changed. I really liked the chemistry between Weston and Eli. It was great! I enjoyed the Voodoo aspect of this book. It was different from anything that I’ve read in a while. Weston and Eli’s bandering back and forth was priceless. I found myself snickering quite a few times. A high Weston is a funny Weston. So good. While this is my first time reading anything by J.R. Gray, you can bet it won’t be my last. I loved this book and will definitely be checking out his other books.
This book is full of adventure, murder, sex, voodoo, and even humor. Weston is a hitman who’s current job is watching Eli, with the possibility of having to kill him later. Eli isn’t like anyone Weston has met before, and a man getting over a crazy scary ex-wife could use a nice distraction. For his part, Eli is deeply in the closet with no plans of leaving it, but Weston just has something about him that Eli can’t resist.
This ending was good… for now. However, there are several things that are left undone. I hope there is a sequel soon, so these men can get things taken care of and maybe get a nice vacation. Until then, I’m happy with this book. It is a hell of a ride!
4.5 Stars!
Speak No Evil was unexpected and fun and just what I needed to read atm.
The story was told from Weston’s POV, with a few chapters from Eli’s perspective. Weston was definitely my favorite, he was a handsome giant hitman who, after being cursed by his ex-wife, can’t lie. I can’t say he’s a good man, but he’s really good at what he does and man, if he doesn’t love his guns, LOL! There’s a scene where he’s high on pain killers that had me in stitches. Hahahaha. Anyway, he was charismatic and self-deprecating and I loved seeing him in action. The one thing I didn’t like about him was his ex, Ava, or the hold she still has on him.
It took me longer to warm up to Eli. He confused me at first and I wasn’t sure what to make of him. He grew on me, though, when he was so ready to help Weston, no questions asked. Of course, the out-of-this-world chemistry between him and Weston and their banter didn’t hurt.
Speak No Evil was a fun, witty, steamy, very entertaining read, very action-packed and fast-paced with several characters that I wouldn’t mind getting to know better like Brit and Bones and maybe even Rick, Eli’s roommate and while I’m not fond of loose ends, the book ended in a good place, with a satisfying HFN, although it’s obvious Ava will keep giving Weston and Eli trouble in the future. Very recommendable!
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn’t a requirement. ***