Every assassin has an exit strategy – their ultimate plan for leaving that dangerous life and disappearing. They just never expect to live long enough to enact it.Gabriel Prescott was no different.But everything changed when he met fellow mercenary Justin Mallory.Now he’s racing across Europe with Justin to put to rest old threats before they can end both their lives.Of course, it will also mean … lives.
Of course, it will also mean coming clean to Justin about exactly who he is and who wants him dead. Gabriel can only hope that Justin will still want him when the truth comes out.
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This is a book two of the Exit Strategy series and must be read in order. This one takes place after events that led to Gabriel taking off settling scores and removing threats to their future together. But who is Gabriel really and why do they end up taking on the Russian Mafia? Then a twist and why is the CIA interfering and who is Justin? Will Justin and Gabriel be freed and have a future together or is this just another attempt for Gabriel to get rid of his past and maybe Justin too?
Oh boy are there twist and turns in here! Lots of action, drama, and a little betrayal. I was sitting on the edge of my seat.
This is a great book, but Kenneth Obi gives each character great voice and I loved Gabriel’s Russian accent and Colton’s southern one. I cannot wait for the next book!
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When Justin learns his G Love is in a precarious and life-threatening situation, he wastes no time and manages to get him out of a very deadly situation.
Determined to help Gabriel cleaning house, “Justin wasn’t leaving his lover’s side again until all the men who were hunting him were dead.”
Between healing from their injuries the two men travel all over Eastern Europe getting rid of Gabriel’s life long enemies.
But Gabriel is forced to adjust his opinions and reluctantly gains the unexpected, while working hard to keep Justin safe.
“Was this love?
Oh God, if this was what it meant to be in love, this was absolutely horrible. His heart was racing, and a chill was clinging to his skin, sinking down into his bones. It was as if a Rottweiler had sat on his chest and refused to budge. He couldn’t catch his breath. Couldn’t even think.
Fuck this love thing.”
This is the perfect ending to the story of the two assassins working hard to have their HEA with the help of some great secondary characters.
This was a fast paced and action packed story. Gabriel deals with his past ghosts (with some surprises in the mix) so he can hope for the future and he will learn to trust and slowly accept the fact that he’s not a lone wolf anymore and he can share the burden. Justin’s past stays a mistery and I can’t wait for the next book in the series. I’m excited for the next book!
This was an ARC book I volunteered to read.
Here is the conclusion of Justin and Gabriel’s story. Book 1 is Deadly Lover and also the novella Lover Calling. This story picks up without missing a beat, Justin finds out his lover has been captured and that sets the events for this read. Justin and Gabriel have overcome many obstacles, but to finally have peace and live their true lives they must complete the most dangerous mission of all, eliminate Gabriel’s powerful, and homophobic family.
This story is full of action, mystery and suspense. In a world of Assassins, Spies, and Mercenaries lies are to be expected, watching their relationship grow and facing their fears together was written perfectly. They are a perfect balance for each other, ying and yang. The banter that flows is between them is humorous and Gabriel (G-Love) gives such dry witty responses, it is easy for the reader to picture the facial movements, eye rolling, smirking ect.
We are introduced to some secondary characters that will enhance your read. You will either want to hug them. or shoot them yourself. I loved how these guys are able to have conversations about normal living while killing and extracting revenge, Cats vs Dogs as pets.
For me the best part was how G-Love was able to overcome his past abuse and gay shaming, Justin showed him true love is ok no matter who it is with. Simple touches, caressing him without a second thought, showing him love and respect alone and in public.
VL gives us a ride into the underbelly of the criminal world, while also giving us a love story. Romance and suspense are perfectly blended.
I can’t wait for more stories of their world.
So worth the wait!
I really didn’t think that this action packed, hot as hell series could get any better because I loved it just the way it Was. But guess what? I was wrong. This is officially the second book in the the series, but technically is the third, because you definitely shouldn’t miss the short novella Lover calling which comes after Deadly lover and in my opinion is equally important to the story and relationship development between Justin and Gabriel.
On top of excellent writing, in Vengeful lover you’ll get to know Gabriel better, more insights in his past that made him a man he is today. He’ll get to deal whit the ghosts of his past (with some major surprises along the way) so he can hope for the future, learn to trust and slowly accept the fact that he’s not a lone wolf anymore and he can share the burden. Justin’s past still stays a mistery and I can’t wait for the next book in the series. I really hope it won’t be the last because this couple really deserves more.
Oh and did I mention they are burning up the sheets… Again.
I’ve received an ARC with no obligation to write a review, but I think we should make reads as good this one more visible.
When love comes…It does not really matter who….
Two peas in a pod….or so they say!
These two Assassins had a rocky start. They were competitors, but totally different in some ways. While one excels in operating through the use of technology, the other relies on force and instinct, which have serve them both equally successfully, each excelling in their own way.
It all started an an unlikely alliance, which grew into love neither one expected. But to have a future, are they willing to go through something really big, life-threatening and may look unsurmountable to have their happily-ever-after?
One hell of a ride Ms. Jocelynn Drake, and you can’t help but be caught up with these endearingly, lovable men! I felt scared and excited reading page after page, rooting for these men who are just trying to start their lives with each other! It is a fast-paced, with non-stop obstacles and twist and turn, so prepare yourself for a wild ride. CONGRATULATIONS on your latest bestseller Ms. Jocelynn Drake!