The Kite (The Milvus Files #1) in Turning Pages At Midnight

Jul 31, 2022 Sheri rated it really liked it

Shelves: luv-2-reread, still-smiling, delightfully-down-under

You know those stories that you read and afterward, you can close your eyes and clearly see them on the big screen? This is one of those! Before we get to the action-packed details, I want to swing by Walker’s bookshelf. If there is one thing that’s certain, Walker does not pen in a straight line. Her books are not only diverse but have a wide reach across the typical tropes. I love her sweet stories. I love her geeky scientists and cowboys. I love the anticipation when she has a new release and You know those stories that you read and afterward, you can close your eyes and clearly see them on the big screen? This is one of those! Before we get to the action-packed details, I want to swing by Walker’s bookshelf. If there is one thing that’s certain, Walker does not pen in a straight line. Her books are not only diverse but have a wide reach across the typical tropes. I love her sweet stories. I love her geeky scientists and cowboys. I love the anticipation when she has a new release and couldn’t wait to see if I’d fall for her assassin couple. I have a few authors that are auto-buys for me, one particular British author excels at snark and banter. But the thing is, after a while, all the books kind of blend together. I don’t necessarily mind and still read them and ultimately enjoy them. But there’s a repetitive recipe that can’t be denied. NR Walker? I never know what to expect! Whenever I open one of Nic’s books, curiosity burns and my heart rate picks up. Hanging onto Harry and Asher’s wild ride, my heart never slowed.

Harry is a contract killer. Think of Jason Bourne but twice the size and Australian. Oh, and he’s a grumpy bear. He left the military a decade ago and has been hunting alone ever since. No friends, no family, and no real home. His life is held by two ties, his current mission and the next. He’s not only good at what he does, but he’s also the best. Or second best if you ask Asher. When Asher Garin drops into his path, his weak ties threaten to break. Asher has his own share of contracts and was sent to kill him. But for some reason, he can’t. Sure Harry is blazing hot but there’s more to it. Asher’s gut tells him to wait and watch. His hesitation is noticed by the puppetmasters. Suddenly, there’s a hit out for him too. Someone wants both of them dead. Asher is determined to find out who. Getting Harry to trust him is one thing, but admitting their burning attraction is another.

Asher is carefree and relaxed to Harry’s harsh stiffness. They are both cold-blooded killers but Harry is lacking any warmth. Until Asher. Asher lights a fire in Harry that he never knew existed. They bicker and banter while battling for their lives. Harry can be extremely frustrating at times; just ask Asher. But as soon as Asher goads Harry out of his shell, there’s no going back. Their passion is just as volatile as their lives. Once Harry accepts his heart does more than pump his blood and can beat for another, he’s all in. But normal isn’t meant for people like him and Asher. Or could it be? Is there a chance, even a sliver, that they could escape from their world of death and chaos? If anyone can find a way, it’s Harry and Asher with a helping hand from Asher’s secret weapon. The rapid-fire pace never ceases. The questions never stop. Betrayed assassins are bound to leave a trail of gore and destruction in their wake. I was captivated by the places they went and the people they met. I cringed and cheered and found myself swooning by the end. Harry hated being compared to a kite, a liability cut loose. What he didn’t understand was losing his tethers finally allowed him to be free. After everything they went through, I was so glad Nic granted them a well-deserved, sticky and sappy epilogue.

Beware of: There is blood that is shed and hearts that are shared. In a world of bad men, goodness can be found. Expect violence and tenderness with sass and steam mixed in.

This book is for: If you think two men swapping their license to kill for a license to love sounds intriguing, this gripping story is just what you need.

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Jul 01, 2022 Marion rated it really liked it

Shelves: challenged-heroes, can-t-wait-tbr, free-reads, favourite-author, buddy-read, lgbtq, mystery-thriller, read-in-2022

4.5 stars!

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Jun 27, 2022 Diane Dannenfeldt rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 201-300_pgs, m-m, have-audio, kindle-unlimited, have-audio-not-listened-yet, netgalley-arc

I loved it. I'm a sucker for a good assassin book. Harry & Asher broke my heart. At the bottom of it all, they were very lonely & didn't realize how much they wanted to be loved. So we have Asher who is sent to take out Harry because he has outlived his usefulness. Unbeknownst to Asher, he has a price on his head as well. So now our two MC's are on the run trying to stay one step ahead of killers & trying to take down the bad guys. The trust did not come easy, but with a common goal they learn t ...more

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