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  • manga,  Uncategorized

    MANGA: Oh My! Hotel!

    October 20, 2019 / No Comments
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    Oh My! Hotel! – Jamong & Pagoi

    Cool and sexy hotel concierge X Arrogant and fussy prince… How will things turn out?

    Kinda cute, kinda rushed because the prince was a giant prick so how did it go from pain in the ass to kissing in the lobby?

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  • book,  Uncategorized

    REVIEW: King Slayer by Layla Reyne

    October 20, 2019 / 3 Comments
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    Fog City: King Slayer – Layla Reyne

    Never fall for a mark. Mission fail.

    Christopher Perri—a.k.a. Dante Perry—infiltrated the Madigan organization with one goal: vengeance for his murdered partner. Falling for the assassin at the head of the table wasn’t part of the plan, but Hawes Madigan is not the cold, untouchable Prince of Killers Chris expected. Everything about the newly crowned king is hot, and every inch of him eminently touchable…and off-limits once Chris’s cover is blown.

    Exposure couldn’t come at a worse time. Hawes’s throne is threatened, and Chris suspects the same person who killed his partner is behind the coup. Working with Hawes benefits them both, but Chris’s employer has other ideas. Dismantling criminal organizations is what Chris does best, and his boss expects the King Slayer to deliver.

    But Hawes is taking the Madigans in a new direction, one Chris can get behind, and the two men form a shaky alliance strengthened by the irresistible attraction between them…until Chris learns who killed his partner. Once he knows the truth, the King Slayer is unleashed, and Chris will stop at nothing to destroy those who betrayed him, including the king who stole his heart.

    Twists and turns—and cliffhangers—continue in book two of the Fog City Trilogy. Read at your own risk!


    King Slayer picks up immediately from the very last part of book one, where Hawes was handcuffed to the bed and Christopher Perri turned the world upside down with his shocking revelations. Plans of working together were proposed but trust was in short supply. Hawes was burned all right but didn’t stop him and Chris from getting into each other’s pants yet again.

    I mentioned before that Hawes wasn’t that badass for somebody who leads a family of assassins. Seeing him from Chris’ perspective, the parts of the King that other people, me included, see as weaknesses only that proved he had a soul (also that his badassery is there when he needs to be, not something he flaunts). Hawes fought hard to keep that part of him. The assassin was always described with sharp edges but there’s a softness to him that makes it easy to see why Chris would fall for a mark like that.

    Still not into Dante/Chris, but I liked the story better from his POV. My earlier impression was that of him being a manipulative bastard so I feel a lot better understanding his motives this time. And he was willing to do more than just blur the lines as he fully committed himself to the mission. Many times, he outright lied to his coworkers about the details of events to protect the Madigans. I was left wondering if he still has a job after this. Then I remembered, this was his last hurrah. The guy had nothing to lose. Knock yourself out, Chris! I have an idea what he’s going to do after all this is over. Can’t wait!

    I liked how Fog City connects to the bigger Layla Reyne universe. Definitely enjoying those little references to the FBI and that SAC with an Irish accent ( ~ _ ^ )b. New characters were introduced including a by-the-book agent, Scotty Wheeler, who turned out to be not so bad after all. I wouldn’t mind reading a book about him. I could see an opposites-attract enemies-to-lovers thing going for this agent. Make it happen, please!

    King Slayer clocks in at 5+ hours, relatively short but very twisty. Major hints of who’s behind the plans to get Hawes out of the picture dropped like a bomb. Who that person was was surprising and in hindsight, made a lot of sense because who else had a vested interest in the future of the business? The most surprising part of it all was that their interest was serious enough to make it worth eliminating someone as closely connected as Hawes. Damn! How would this play out? Can Hawes pull the trigger when the moment of truth arrives?

    Like Prince of Killers, I was swept along by the fast-paced writing. It’s still as tight and suspenseful as ever, but there’s less of a rushed feeling and more getting into the moment. I loved the ending for this book. Still very cliffy but satisfying because some questions were answered and finally, Hawes and Chris are in sync.

    Saw the cover for book 3, A New Empire. Oh-em-gee! I know Chris is retiring but whatever you do, stay in business, Hawes.

    P.S.

    Layla Reyne book here

    Rating:
    4 Stars – minor quibbles but I loved it to bits

    Soundtrack: King Rides By
    Artist: Cat Power
    Album: What Would The Community Think

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    SOUNDTRACK: King Rides By by Cat Power

    October 20, 2019 / No Comments

    Soundtrack to Fog City: King Slayer by Layla Reyne

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    October 20, 2019 / No Comments

    If time had a place
    And space for your past
    Like a little novel
    You wanted to read again and again
    Would I be in your novel?
    Would I begin and end in it?

    If I had a place
    And space for your little boy eyes
    Could you really believe?
    I certainly dare you
    I do not want to scare you
    Anymore

    Oh, what a fuss when the king rides by
    Oh, what a fuss when the king rides
    Straight through my heart
    Straight through my life

    Need your love more than you’ll ever know

    A light kiss, the touch of your hand
    A million things I will never understand
    Oh, what a fuss when the king trades in
    Oh, what a fuss when the king trades

    All of my love
    For someone else’s hand
    Need your love more than you’ll ever know

    You don’t miss your water
    You don’t miss your water
    ‘Til your well is gone

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    MOVIE FEATURE: The Dare Project

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    ABC BOOK CHALLENGE – W

    October 20, 2019 / No Comments

    This seems like a fun challenge to participate it. Let’s see how many letters I can get.

    W is were, where and whatever wonderful wonders are there.

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Hi there! I'm neverhollowed. I read too much MM romance and play music too loud. My blog combines my passion for books and indie music. I write book and manga reviews, create bookish playlists and share LGBT-related movies. Welcome to my blog! Hope you enjoy your visit.

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Falling for the professor wasn’t part of my plan…

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#MUSIC MONDAY: Nudge It by @sleafordmods ft. Amy Taylor

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She needs an assassin.
They’re the best in the business.
Falling in love was never part of the deal.

#NewRelease #Giveaway Love Kills Twice by Rien Gray https://books2read.com/u/49lXRp @ballardofme @ninestarpress https://neverhollowed.com/2021/01/18/new-release-blitz-love-kills-twice-by-rien-gray-excerpt-giveaway/

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