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Ethan Blade—assassin extraordinaire, cold-blooded killer, heartless monster, and . . . retiree?
I’ve spent my whole life dealing in death, efficiently eliminating targets while fighting to preserve a sense of self and morality, to avoid becoming as detached and ruthless as my siblings. I thought I had succeeded. Then I met Jack Reardon—contrary, handsome, forgiving, and far too good for the likes of me—and my life was tipped upside down. When he asked me to move in with him, he didn’t specify that I had to quit my job, but I wanted to—for myself, not for him. I should have known it wouldn’t be that easy. My old instincts—“Ethan Blade”—are soon tempted out of retirement by a job offer I can’t afford to refuse and by an old hook-up of Jack’s he’d be a fool to refuse. While falling prey to my own temptation, Jack struggles with his. Which is precisely when the true danger exposes itself—one of my siblings with no such sense of self or morality. Only pain. And he is prepared to rain it down on me and Jack, unless I can square the Ethan Blade I want to be with the one I need to be, in time to save us both. |
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"I was hooked from the beginning, the first sentence, really. I couldn’t. Put. It. Down. … The story might not be completely new but I found it just as exciting. It was nearly the same nerve-wracking experience––action, lies, emotion and heartache––we experienced in Why the Devil Stalks Death."
~ Seven Colors Reviews |
"This book was such a good read with an element of danger at each turn. I really enjoyed this book ... I will definitely be reading the next book in this series if there is one. Definitely a recommended read!!"
~ Gay Book Reviews, Tosha |
With each new addition to this series I get more and more hooked on the story!
~ My Fiction Nook |
"There is mystery, excitement and plenty of feelings to keep you engrossed. There is an added bonus of fabulous banter and amazing chemistry underneath all of their difficulties. Learning more about Ethan, his siblings and their upbringing with the Cabal had me quickly turning pages and longing for more at the end."
~ Love Bytes, Jen B 
When I found out that we were getting a whole book from Ethan’s POV, I almost died with happiness. I’ve loved from the moment I met him(sorry Jack, I’m sure you understand ). We finally understand his thoughts. The depths of his character. I loved this book so much. To say I devoured it would be an understatement.
~ Rainbows and Sunshine 
"I absolutely adore this couple and totally love this series. Each time I am struck by the suspense and excitement, and how beautifully Hayward builds Ethan and Jack’s relationship. If you haven’t been following this series, I highly encourage you to check it out. It is one of the best romantic suspense out there and highly worth your time."
~ Joyfully Jay, Jay |
"Dealing In Death does more than just trace Ethan’s steps as he goes from assassin to retired, from Two’s toy to a free man. It shows us depths to Ethan Blade that we never would have gotten otherwise. It was a look into the character we’ve been falling in love with from the beginning. It was a promise of what’s to come in the next book."
~ Real Talk Book Talk 
"Despite knowing how it will end (or mostly knowing because Hayward is very good at unexpected turns) I was compelled to keep reading. ... It’s a nice window into Ethan’s personality and how his relationship with Jack changed him. It also delivers tantalizing glimpse into what next book might be about."
~ Gay Book Reviews, Maya 
"This book will pack an emotional punch for readers, and especially Ethan lovers. … I’m glad we got this glimpse into the enigma of One Three, and I look forward to Book 3 even more!"
~ Gay Book Reviews, Renee |
