Assassin's Honor by Monica Burns
June 2010 by Penguin/Berkley
Paperback, 352 pages
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Book Synopsis (GoodReads)
Archeologist Emma Zale sees the past when she touches ancient relics. It’s how she uncovered evidence of an ancient order of assassins—the Sicari. When a sinfully dark stranger shows up on her Chicago doorstep demanding an ancient artifact she doesn’t have, he drags her into a world where telekinesis and empaths are the norm. Now someone wants her dead, and her only hope of survival is an assassin who’s every bit as dangerous to her body as he is to her heart. Ares De Luca comes from an ancient Roman bloodline of telekinetic assassins. A Sicari, he’s honor bound to kill only in the name of justice. But when the woman he loved was murdered, Ares broke the Sicari code and used his sword for revenge. Love cost him dearly once before, and he’s not willing to pay the price again. At least not until hot, sweet, delectable Emma walked into his life. Not only does she hold the key to a valuable Sicari relic, she might just hold the key to his heart.
Memorable Quote
Like Lake Michigan during a storm, the deep blue of his eyes echoed with a mysterious, dark danger.
Pg. 26
Review
Emma Zale, an archaeologist with a special talent to visualize the history of a relic makes a discovery that will validate the existence of an ancient order of people, called the Sicari. But during the discovery her mentor and friend Charlie is murdered and all eyes are on Emma. Soon after the murder Emma meets Ares and life as she knew it………over……….
The Sicari want the ancient relic but so do The Praetorian, the Sicari’s enemy. Ares does his best to protect Emma but after she is attacked by a man in mysterious robes, she flees to Ares and The Sicari.
I loved that this PNR did not have vampires and wolves….I loved that Ares and Emma were not immortals but regular people with special gifts. Ares has special powers with telekinesis, but doesn’t have any creature characteristics. Also along with intense drama to deal with, Emma and Ares realize almost immediately the attraction to one another. The author lets their tension and chemistry build to almost mid-point of the book before the two finally let their towels er…guards down and fully fall for each other. I loved the relationship between these two and thought hotness aside their romance was sweet and genuine. I mean of course this was a steamy romance, but romance aside most of the book focused on mystery, suspense and the world of the Sicari rather than be bogged down with raunchy sex scenes. I must say, I really enjoyed the writing and the mystery. The combination of adventure, mystery and hot romance will be sure to please any PNR fan out there!!!
Rating
Assassin’s Honor contains- graphic erotic sexuality, murder, violence, graphic language, intense action scenes that rock and adult content. Recommended to adults.
4/5- PNR- Assassin's
A Special thanks to Monica Burns for review copy. Check out more titles and info at Monica's website
Thank you for the review, Tina. I'm glad you found the book enjoyable. *smile*
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