I spent the first half of this book wondering if I had missed something - the lack of context for X and Dr. E confused the hell out of me - I felt like I was supposed to know more than I did. I think I am up to date on all of Gena's work but I'll have to double-check as I still feel a little confused. Regardless, I liked this quite a bit. The book seemed a bit sweeter/cuter than her other series but I still enjoyed it despite the less steamy sex scenes. The relationship between Solo and Vika was sugary but not annoyingly so. I look forward to more books from this world! ( )

Solid entertaining fast moving paranormal/sci fi romance read. A very strong first in a series from an author who can be hit or miss for me. This is near future sci fi ish stuff. Aliens have come to earth but via doorways rather than space ships. The set up is three otherworldly guys who work as a deep black ops unit are attacked. The story follows one of the guys who is injured and sold to an evil circus as a side show attraction. The daughter of the circus owner, who has spent her life abused, tries to save him. The world building was decent and the love between the hero and heroine was believable and neither rushed or too drawn out. The romance was way more important than the sex which I really prefer. So yippee!

I recommend this one to people looking for a little something different in their paranormal reading.

Oh and BTW what a beautiful cover! ( )

Last Kiss Goodnight by Gena Showalter
OtherWorld Assassin book 1. Paranormal romance. Good vs Evil.

Solomon Judah wakes up in a Circus cage. Unable to escape due to high-tech bindings, he’s at the mercy of care keepers and the venomous circus owner.
Vika Lukas knows exactly how bad the punishment for not obeying can be. Deaf because of those punishments, Vika is extra careful around all the caged otherworld beings while she feeds and bathes them and plans for her eventual escape.

Vika is truly heartbreaking in what’s she’s gone through from her father’s supposed loving. Her strength in enduring is unending. But sad too. Solo has had a difficult life as well but is used to having autonomy that is severely restricted here. His Angel and Demon shoulder riders make his internal thoughts and decisions very apparent. When they transfer to Vika, she gains a bit of power and protection.
A slow burn romance unlike other series by this author.
An escape from evil that is difficult and requires faith and endurance.
Each chapter begins with a bible verse which bothered some readers. I tend to ignore what I’m not invested in so those headings mostly disappeared for me.

An interesting series first book with vivid world building. I look forward to the second knowing the evil from this book at least is gone. For now. ( )

A book about differences, evilness and how gruel people can be. A love story but also a story about a survival and I couldn't have hoped for more. I love Gena Showalter's books and I cannot wait to get my hands on another one. Just lovely. ( )

Adult beauty and the beast, it's amazing how people can make excuses for abuse and yet those abused can still be good people. Nice love story
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