Deadly Lover

Exit Strategy, Book 1

By: Jocelynn Drake

Narrated by: Kenneth Obi

Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins

Publisher's summary

Justin Mallory has years of bad decisions to make up for, starting with agreeing to join the CIA after being recruited out of the marines. Now, he chooses the jobs, and he works alone. It’s safer that way, and he can make sure the good guy always wins.

But this job...he can’t do alone. Two pharmaceutical researchers are dead, and a dangerous drug is on the cusp of winning FDA approval if he doesn’t track down the culprit behind the lies and murders.

Gabriel Prescott is a well-trained, efficient, and cold-blooded killer. After a brutal betrayal left his lover dead, Gabriel is out only for himself. But when this lucrative contract lands in his lap, he can’t pass it up. Even if it means working with the unpredictable and insane Justin Mallory.

Dodging bullets and secret meetings find them depending on each other. And one hot, frantic night together leads to a hidden sweetness...and questions of whether they could possibly have something more.

©2018 Jocelynn Smith (P)2018 Jocelynn Smith

Deadly Lover: Exit Strategy Book 1

Omg this audio book was absolutely positively amazing. I would highly recommend this audio book.

addictive

Once I started I couldn't put it down. A great combination of plot and romance

Very good

I loved this book. Pretty dark but very sexy. I love Justin and Gabriel. They make such a cute couple. Cannot wait for the next book.

Great new series.

Two bad/good MC that have no qualms in carrying out violence as their profession yet find time for a relationship

good start to the series

Did the story keep me engaged: yes
Were there any parts I found annoying: not annoying per se, but the instant trust felt a little unbelievable given what the two guys do for a living !
Did I feel an emotional connection to the characters: eventually
Would I listen to it again: yes

I listened to the 3 books in this series back to back. Each book was better than the one before it and overall made for an enjoyable series.

Deadly Lover: I found the pace to be good, the characters interesting and the story enjoyable - lots of action and suspense. I particularly enjoyed Justin's snarky-ness as he deliberately try's to annoy Gabriel.

I really enjoy Kenneth Obi's narration, I find him easy to listen to and think he's done a great job bringing this series to life. Each Character's personality comes through, all the emotions are there and I was completely immersed in the audio experience.

When ex-spies meet

Can 2 ex spies learn to trust each other and find the truth behind the murders? Let this amazing narrator escort you through the twists and turns of mistrust in book 1 of this awesome series and be sure to grab the other books in the series.

Fantastic!

This one was exceptional! Jocelynn Drake wrote a fantastic novel full of suspense and edge of your seat action...pair that with an intriguing plot and you have one story! Kenneth Obi did a wonderful job on this one!

Another win for Kenneth Obi

I enjoyed Deadly Lover in e-book format, and loved it in audio. Kenneth Obi does action-adventure well, and he gives these characters life and passion. Love it!

Worth a listen

Only four stars for this one as I didn't feel a strong connection to the characters as I have with other books by this author. Kenneth Obi's narration is stellar as always. I will definitely continue the series as the reviews say the final installment is the best.

A good start to a series

Two contractors getting together to solve a deadly puzzle -- who was behind the killings related to a soon to be released miracle cancer drug? One is an assassin, the other a hacker/ex-special ops person -- both with issues of trust, past trauma -- and both finding in each other -- something to cherish. The narration pulls you along on this journey -- it's HFN and there's action, suspense, and plenty of romance.