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The Hitman's Guide to Making Friends and Finding Love

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What happens when a snarky hit man and a by-the-book PI cross paths?

Leland
Being a hit man has its perks, but I never thought getting an accidental mooning by an attractive PI while he’s caught on a fence would be one of them. While it’s not exactly love at first sight, he’s captured my interest and won’t let go.

Suddenly, I find myself caught in a game of cat and mouse, determined to attract the attention of Jackson, the PI who should be my enemy. He pretends like he’s not flattered by my flowers and the mentions of my totally-not-fictitious blow-up doll, Randy (or was it Dandy?), but I know better. Why else would he be teaming up with me to bring down Hardek, one of the city’s most ruthless criminals?

Jackson
Even though the cops are telling me that the hit man is a notorious contract killer, I can’t help but admit that I’m drawn to him. He’s funny, charismatic, and attractive. There’s no way this ridiculous man can be the person the cops are after.

But when Leland ends up at my doorstep injured, I’m faced with a tough choice. It’s my duty to hand him over to law enforcement, but my heart has other plans. I want to keep him. To protect him. To be with him.

Though one question remains: Why in the world does the man have so many d*mn guns?

Contains: shenanigans on a swing that you would not find at a playground, a car chase that sadly doesn't have flips or explosions, a horsey ride sans horse, cuddles, an exuberant mutt, a suspicious chief of police, and lots and lots of laughs.

©2019 Alice Winters (P)2019 Alice Winters
Literature & Fiction Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Romance Romantic Comedy Assassin Funny Comedy Fiction Heartfelt Witty Exciting Suspense

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I loved it so much. Hot tip though: don't listen to it while riding public transport. I laughed so much that people stared at me as if I was crazy. And I love Michael so much, he's one of my favourite narrators, so him reading this book only made it better. I want a relationship like Leland and Jackson's!

Loved it

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Really enjoyed listening to this. Although there was a lot of lighter silly humour, there was deeper stuff within their relationship too, so it balanced nicely.

Very enjoyable

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I came across this series after reading the authors VRC series which I absolutely love. It’s one of my favourites to re-read (listen to) it’s just so funny!

So while I really did enjoy this book I found it so similar to the VRC series thats it’s almost like a copy and paste, minus the Vampires. Not necessarily a bad thing and I did enjoy it but the relationship between leland and Jackson is more or less the exact same dynamic as Marcus and Finn. And although this one is fun and has good humour, I don’t find it as funny as VRC and I don’t love the MMCs quite as much.

However, I will still continue with this series as I love an easy read while I’m taking a break from darker romances but I’m hoping the next book doesn’t remind me so much of the VRC.
Probably doesn’t help that it’s the same narrator - although he’s brilliant at this type of humour.

Fun easy read!

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I really wanted to love this book, but I just couldn't get really into it. There wasn't anything wrong so maybe its just me.
I liked other books from Alice Winters, In the Darkness-series and Within the Mind are absolutely wonderful.
I just found Leland annoying instead of funny. And its hard to like a story if you don't like the MC.
Michael F is a very talented narrator and he gives each character unique voice. But I kinda miss Joel Leslie, I'm used to his voice in Alice Winters books...

Its not the book, its me

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Entertaining off beat cop/dick/hitman drama. Well written, funny, but with a acid bite. The narrator breaths such life and humour into the MCs to give such dimension and depth to the tale that could otherwise sound trite.

ENTERTAINING

Captivating

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Why did I wait so long. Leland is a crack up, him and his sex dungeon. Phenomenal book, perfect narration, can't wait to listen to the next one.

OMG

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I was only at ch4 and I’ve never laughed so hard at a book before and it didn’t end there the whole book was hilarious .

Hilarious

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Alice Winters is a genius at writing gripping stories full of action, while also stuffing it full of enough humour to have you literally laughing out loud. A Hitman's Guide is a fantastic addition to her repetoire, and I was beyond excited to see it not only in audio, but narrated by the amazing Michael Ferraiuolo. The story is incredibly unique - Leland is a hitman, raised to the job from a rough childhood. He expresses himself through humour and rarely takes any situation seriously, much to Jackson's dismay. Jackson is a PI whose current case overlaps Leland's job. An unfortunate encounter with a fence exposes about more than he meant to, and draws Leland's eye and mild (ok...pretty intense) obsession. Leland uses his wiles, guns, and unflagging enthusiasm to get Jackson reluctantly on his side and hijinks ensue. Aside from the humour, an absolute stellar cast, and an enthralling plot, there is real heartfelt romance. Really a fantastic book all around. The narration done by Ferraiuolo is the literal cherry on the sundae. Because Winters gives her characters such personality I was worried the narration wouldn't match my internal voices for the characters, but Ferraiuolo managed to get it PERFECT. Leland is snarky, sweet, and fast. You really get his emotions and how much he enjoys himself, while catching glimpses of his hidden depths. Jackson is the perfect straight man to Leland, but has moments of softness as he accepts and loves Leland for who he is. The pacing is fantastic, and there are so many lines that forced me to stop so I could catch my breath laughing and made me wonder how many times the narrator had to do the same. A fantastic read only enhanced by an amazing narration!

Be Prepared to Laugh

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I really like Alice Winters style of writing and this book exhibits all her best skills. The wit, banter, drama and heart are amazingly linked to produce a book which I did want to end.

I Highly recommend to everyone as this book will make you laugh out loud and keep you on the edge of your seat.

Very funny and Thrilling book

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Amazing narrator and hikarious story. Found myself grinning like a maniac on the way to work. Loved it!

Hilarious!

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