I have two options: Kill her, or make her mine.
A web of lies. An assassination.
A beautiful maid who was in the wrong place, at the wrong time.
Everything is at stake, and her life is in my hands.
She’s everything I always wanted, and never deserved.
But now she belongs to me.
I need her obedience.
I give her the only option: pretend to be my wife and let me get close to my target.
It’s a … be my wife and let me get close to my target.
It’s a dangerous game, but I’ve already won my prize.
She just doesn’t know it yet.
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A naive, sheltered woman trying to break free. An assassin with more heart than most. An enemy I didn’t expect. Enjoyed this!
Great story..
Talk about wrong place at the wrong time, well Charity was defiantly that. Charity had so much innocents about her and I almost found it funny how she could not lie to Jake. I bet while she was hiding under that bed she would of never heard the things she heard and find herself in danger.
Jake was this sexy hitman. I also found that Jake had so many layers to him. Seems like when you have him figured out, you find out more about him. I found even though Jake was a hitman he who had morals. I know sounds strange but found it very interesting.
I love how Jake was falling for Charity. He knew she was innocent and she was worming her way in his heart little by little. The same goes for Charity. Jake was really growing on her. She was having feelings she thought she could not have.
Jake does have a reason why he is doing what he is doing but you will have to read the book to find out. I love how Charity tried to understand his reasons.
This was a great story and glad I got a chance to read it.
This was such an amazing read. The charachters were perfect in their interactions.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
Charity gets caught in a dangerous situation. She’s overheard a conversation that was never meant to leave the hotel room. Charity works at a hotel in Pennsylvania as a maid. She grew up sheltered and protected, but now she is in full panic mode.
Jake is a contract killer discussing business with a perspective client when he spots Charity hiding in the hotel room. Now, not only is Jake a hitman, apparently he’s a kidnapper too.
Charity is no match for Jake’s size and demeanor. She’s an innocent in every way, but make no mistake, she’s a smart, capable woman who got caught up in a bad situation. She’s trying to deal the best she can. Hoping that by being compliant with her captor, she plots her way to make it out of this predicament alive. Jake has other plans. He has a lot of money riding on this contract. Jake has to deliver. Charity is collateral damage in his line of work. That is, she was, up until he asks her for help. Charity is going through the motions, hoping Jake will set her free when his contract has been fulfilled. Jake, on the other hand, has grown fond of Charity and he has plans of his own.
Charity is learning real quick about the real world. She’s quickly shedding her shy, unworldly side and becoming strong and brave, more open to what life has to offer. Jake is losing some of his roughness and becoming somewhat protective of Charity.
Is it possible for these two to meet somewhere in the middle?
You definitely need to read this book to understand how Charity and Jake transform.
He knows he doesn’t deserve her and she doesn’t deserve the life that comes with a man like him. It’s too late to change the past, but maybe together they could forge a future.
THIS BOOK WAS AMAZING ! AWESOME STORYLINE WITH COMPLEX, LIKEABLE CHARACTERS ! FATE BRINGS THEM TOGETHER, INTENSE CONNECTION, RAW ATTRACTION AND ALL CONSUMING, MIND BLOWING SEX SEALS THEIR DESTINY ! ! !
NO ONE WRITES HITMEN LIKE ALEXIS ! ! !
I loved that there was no “wait period” to our couple finding each other. It started off right away, even if it was, of course, a little rocky at first.
Wrong place at the wrong time is what happens to Charity as she overhears as assassination attempt. What follows is a story of intrigue, suspense, romance, heartache, and sexy scenes. Charity and Jake don’t seem like they’d work, but surprisingly they do. There are some scenes that I felt could have been better, but overall I enjoyed the story. Alexis Abbott continues to amaze me with compelling stories that have me hooked for more.
Please note that I did receive an ARC of this book, and the opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Jake and Charity’s lives hang in the balance when they find themselves in the same place at the wrong time. This book had me on the edge of my seat, with plenty of trouble, suspense, and heat! I loved this hitman romance! Awesome book with sizzling hot chemistry!
Charity works in a hotel, and when she overhears something she shouldn’t, she knows she is in trouble. Jake is a hitman who was discussing a job with a client, when he spots Charity. No spoilers though; this is a definite must read, you will not be disappointed! Once again this talented author has written a wonderful story, which is filled with danger, suspense, love, and is a steamy captivating page turner. I cannot wait to read more of this talented authors’ work, and I highly recommend her work for all readers! Brilliant work Alexis!!
What a book! It needs to come with a warning: Once you start this book, there is a very good chance that you will not get anything else done, until you have finished it. Then when you do finish it, you just have to sit back and take some deep breaths. First, Alexis Abbott develops the two main characters so well, that you can feel their every emotion. Second, she writes a story of danger, suspense, family, and love that pulls you into it, until you feel like you are part of it. At the beginning you might say that Charity is accidentally in the worst place at the worst time, as she gets stuck in a room in the hotel where she works, and overhears a meeting between a hit man and his client, but as you read through the book, you begin to change your mind on that. Jake, that hit man, now has to take Charity with him, since she has overheard everything. What is he going to do with her? What then occurs is a very well written story with lots of twists and turns, that will keep you right there with them. Just remember that everything is not just black and white. There are lots of grey areas. I do not just recommend this book, I consider it a must read.
In the wrong place at the wrong time
Charity finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time. It’s too bad she’s heard enough of the conversation of the two discussing murder while she’s under the hotel bed trying to get at her locket she lost earlier. It’s too late for Charity to get away. Jake the hitman notices her and that just complicates his job.
Jake doesn’t hurt women and children, so he has no recourse but to take Charity along for the ride. Jake notices the wide-eyed innocence as Charity takes in everything from the motorcycle ride, to high-end shopping. Charity decides to help Jake and the story unfolds into non-stop action..
The Assassin’s Heart has compelling characters, intense action and a storyline that will hold you at the edge of your seat. Alexis Abbott brings us another action-packed story with a bad guy with a big heart and a heroine that makes want to be a better man. Great job, Ms. Abbott. I received and voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
4.75 stars
The wrong place at the wrong time. Charity is a housekeeper for a hotel in her hometown but wants to leave. One day while she is doing her job, she realizes she left something in one of the rooms and goes back to retrieve it. Unbeknownst to her, two gentlemen enter the room and the conversation that she accidentally overhears sends her into a tail spin. Jake, the stranger in the room, is discussing a contract with a client for his next mark. He cannot leave Charity as she now knows too much so he kidnaps her. What follows is a well written story showing how one woman can grow beyond her sheltered upbringing and shy tendencies to become more of a woman who takes life by her own hands. Not to be outdone but Jake is going through some massive shifts of his own by losing some of his rough edges and demonstrating a more protective side for those he cares for. Is there a way for these two seemingly opposite individuals to come together? This is one searing read with affable characters that will blow you away.
I volunteered to read an advance copy of this book.
Assassin meets sheltered good girl. Charity and Jake are the complete opposites. When I first started this book I honestly thought there is absolutely no way could these two characters work out, but Alexis Abbott worked her magic and not only did they work out there was instant chemistry! They balanced each other out. Charity helped Jake see another way of life and Jake opened Charity’s eyes to more things in life than what her parents introduced to her. Amazingly done!!!
I loved the latest from Alexis Abbott! Charity has lead a sheltered life and finds herself in the worst place at the wrong time when she crosses paths with Jake, but it may just be the best thing ever in the long run. Jake has his reasons for being in the line of work he is and Charity is the last thing he expected when he accepted his latest job, but he is drawn to her. These two are such a fun duo to read about that I was hooked from the beginning.
Alexis has written another great book. It is full of excitement, suspense, pleasure and intense situations. The characters are very intriguing and unconventional with fantastic chemistry.
I received this book as an ARC copy for a voluntarily honest review.
Another hitman romance! Charity is a maid in a hotel when she hears a hit being planned; Jake (the hitman) cannot have this so he kidnaps her to keep her safe.
Charity was a good character through at times grating. She was the women along for the ride in this story. I liked her she grew on me. Jake was a wonderful alpha man who was both a harsh and violent (toward the bad guys) but also had a wonderful heart and love for Charity. There were a few heartbreaking moments in this story in regards to Jake but it was all in the past.
The story is full of action and passion. I loved the way the story flowed and how the ending was the perfect one for these characters. With a realistic telling, passion that will heat up your Kindle and great characters this is a great read.
The Assassin’s Heart is a well written book that had me captivated from the first page. As with all of this author’s books once I started reading this book I couldn’t put it down. The characters are believable and the story flowed smoothly. This book has it all drama, danger, murder, mystery, suspense and a beautiful love story that pulls the reader in.
The Assassin’s Heart by Alexis Abbott is another great alpha bad boy hitman romance by this author. Jake and Charity meet under unusual circumstances and their story is full of action, suspense and of course hot sex. Alexis Abbott never fails in taking you on a wild ride of emotion and excitement. I really loved this book and highly recommend it.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review.
I have two options: Kill her or make her mine. A web of lies. An assassination. A beautiful maid who was in the wrong place, at the wrong time. Everything is at stake, and her life is in my hands. She’s everything I always wanted, and never deserved. But now she belongs to me. I need her obedience. I give her the only option: pretend to be my wife and let me get close to my target. It’s a dangerous game, but I’ve already won my prize. She just doesn’t know it yet.
Wow, oh wow!!! This book is absolutely amazing and one that I highly recommend that you read as soon as you can get it in your hot little hands. This is the story of Charity and Jake. Charity is a sheltered virgin who is working as a hotel maid. Jake is a hitman. He is also a hitman with a heart and feelings. However things get real when Charity overhears a hit being planned and is taken hostage by Jake!! He is a hitman with a heart of gold actually. He takes really good care of his mom and while he gets paid to kill people he only kills the bad guys. This is what he is determined to convince Charity of. Now they are going to work together to take down a politician. This book will have you one the edge of your seat and reading as fast as you can. Alexis Abbott’s book never fail to have characters that you can relate to and excitement and thrills that keep you reading well past your bed time. This is a book that you do not want to miss.
I truly enjoyed Jake and Charity’s story so much. She is really sheltered and rebelled by going to college and getting a job as a maid. One day she while working shes in the room and overhears Jake and someone else talking about a job. After Jake realizes shes in the room he has no choice but to take her as a hostage although he doesnt want to. Even though hes an assassin everything he does is for his mom. Hes really sweet and very caring. The have an instant attraction but both knows it wrong because of the situation they are in. These two actually work very well together and are so perfect for each other. My favorite so far.
A sweet action-romance between sheltered Charity and hitman-with-morals Jake. Charity has ambitions, if only her protective parents will let her grow up. Jake has good reasons for doing what he’s doing, and introduces shades of grey to Charity’s black & white world. Charity’s fear, sass, and compliance lead her to become part of Jake’s world. The more time they spend together, they unravel the pieces of each other. I loved that Jake wasn’t hardened and that Charity actually had better instincts than him at some points. I enjoyed the storyline with a lovely HEA. Great read!
I received an arc of this book and have voluntarily reviewed it.