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Zusatztext Praise for the Hitman novels “A phenomenal book that sticks with you.”— New York Times bestselling author Sara Fawkes “It has verything you could ask for.”— All Romance Reviews “Sexy! thrilling romantic suspense.”— Smexy Books “Jessica Clare and Jen Frederick are a force to be reckoned with!”— A Love Affair with Books “It appears as if there is nothing these ladies can’t write about.”— The Muses’ Circle Informationen zum Autor New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jessica Clare writes under three pen names. As Jessica Clare, she co-authors the Hitman series, and writes erotic contemporary romance. As Jessica Sims, she writes fun, sexy shifter paranormals. She also has a third pen name, because three is more fun than two. As Jill Myles, she writes a little bit of everything, from sexy, comedic urban fantasy to fairy tales gone wrong. She lives in a teeny tiny town in North Texas that has no Starbucks, which is a cruel and unusual punishment. She spends her time with her husband, pets, and Keurig. Because, coffee. Jen Frederick is the USA Today bestselling author of the Woodlands series as well as co-author of the Hitman series. She lives with her husband, child, and one rambunctious dog. She's been reading stories all her life but never imagined writing one of her own. Jen loves to hear from readers so drop her a line. Klappentext From the bestselling authors of Last Hit and Last Breath comes the next dark and sensual tale in the Hitman series that crosses the line between danger and desire... Naomi: When I was kidnapped I thought only of survival. I don't thrive well in chaos. That's why I gave my captors exactly what they wanted: my skill with computers. Making millions for a crime lord who kept me imprisoned in his basement compound kept my family safe. When he was taken out, I thought my ticket to freedom had arrived. Wrong. I traded one keeper for another. This time I'm in the hands of a scarred, dark, demanding Russian who happens to be the head of the Bratva, a Russian crime organization. He wants my brain and my body. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't intrigued, but I can't be a prisoner forever...no matter how good he makes me feel. Vasily: At a young age, I was taught that a man without power is a puppet for all. I've clawed—and killed—my way to the top so that it is my heel on their necks. But to unify the fractured organization into an undefeatable machine, I need a technological genius to help me steal one particular artifact. That she is breathtaking, determined, and vulnerable is making her more dangerous than all of my enemies combined. But only I can keep her safe from the world that she now inhabits. Soon, I must choose between Naomi and Bratva law. But with every day that passes, this becomes a more impossible choice. “Jessica Clare and Jen Frederick are a force to be reckoned with!”* TITLES BY JESSICA CLARE AND JEN FREDERICK ACKNOWLEDGMENTS CHAPTER ONE One Month Ago VASILY “You think to lead the Petrovich Bratva ?” Georgi Petrovich cries from far down the table. He is so far removed from the main branch of the Petrovich family tree he barely warrants a place here. “You aren’t even blood Petrovich!” “Am I not?” I ask. There’s no need to raise my voice. Any emotion indicates weakness. I am not a weak man. “What makes a Petrovich?” I stand then and begin to walk around the table. “Is it blood? Then half of you should be executed on the table for failing to have the requisite DNA. Who shall go first?” I point to Thomas Gregovorich, a loyal member of the Bratva for at least two generations. His father served in the KGB during the Cold War. He gives a small nod in deference acknowledging that the Bratva was a true brotherhoo...
