A Very Merry Hitman (Holiday with a Hitman 2) by Katie Reus-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 22, 2024

She’s surrounded by killers…

Aileen’s parents, brother and all her neighbors have unconventional jobs to say the least. So she’s surrounded by hitmen. Is it a little strange? Sure, but so is she. And lately she finds herself looking at one of her neighbors in a new light. When the single mom asks him for a teeny tiny favor—to help her after years of being celibate—he shuts down. So she decides to throw herself back out there and start dating again.

And he’s the most intimidating of them all…

Dante has wanted Aileen for as long as he can remember, but because of her past trauma, he’s always considered her off-limits. When two different Santas try to rob her in a matter of days, then all bets are off. Something weird is going on, so he does what any good hitman would do—he takes over her protection detail. He’ll keep her under his roof, in his arms, and hopefully in his bed, while ending any and all threats to her. Too bad her nosy family keeps getting in his way. It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but danger is about to find them all.

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REVIEW:A VERY MERRY HITMAN is the second instalment in Katie Reus’ contemporary, adult HOLIDAY WITH A HITMAN erotic, romantic suspense series. This is social media content developer Aileen Contos, and hitman Dante’s story line. A VERY MERRY HITMAN can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

Told from omniscient third person perspective A VERY MERRY HITMAN follows the building relationship between Aileen and Dante. Aileen is a single mother who posts social media content for a living. Dante is a hitman who has worked with Aileen’s brother Theo, as well as her parents but Dante’s attraction to Aileen is hidden behind friendship and neighborly help. When not one but two Santas target our story line heroine, Dante, along with Aileen’s entire family, jump into action to take down the person responsible. What ensues is the building relationship between Dante and Aileen, and the potential fall-out as our heroine is targeted for someone else’s sins.

The world building follows several paths: Aileen is a single mother and is hoping to enter the world of dating but raising a child on her own meant making said child her number one priority and Aileen is hoping Dante will teach her about sexual fulfillment. Meanwhile someone is targeting our story line heroine, desperate to cover the sins of the past.

The relationship between Dante and Aileen begins as neighbors and friends but Dante is hoping for something more while Aileen believes remaining friends is the best option going forward. Aileen’s daughter Nessa is hoping Santa is answers her prayers, bringing with him exactly what Nessa has ordered. As Aileen continues to push Dante away, Dante will become guardian and protector of the woman he loves. The $ex scenes are provocative and passionate.

The secondary and supporting characters include Aileen’s daughter Nessa; her parents and hitmen Nestor and Lorna; Aileen’s brother Theo and his wife Elliana (How the Hitman Stole Christmas 1) and Elliana’s friend Diego. The requisite evil has many faces.

A VERY MERRY HITMAN is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and obsession, family and friendships, relationships and love. The fast paced premise is intriguing and engaging; the romance is seductive; the characters are determined, dynamic and energetic.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one HOW THE HITMAN STOLE CHRISTMAS

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Reviewed by Sandy