How the Hitman Stole Christmas
Katie Reus
Holiday With a Hitman #1
A Christmas-hating explosives expert stumbles into her hot neighbor's murder — then he kidnaps her for her own good.
Description
Tis the season for a grumpy-sunshine romance with a side of murder and mayhem!She hates Christmas and everything that goes with it¿Explosives expert Elliana hates Christmas-and the only good thing about this holiday season is that her gorgeous neighbor seems allergic to shirts and clothes in general. She knows because she's been watching him for months with her drone. She's never stalked anyone before, but he not only doesn't seem to mind, he puts on nightly strip shows just for her. When she finally works up the courage to talk to him, she stumbles right into a murder-that he's committed.But this holiday is one she'll never forget¿According to Theo, the whole murder thing is no big deal-the dead guy needed killing. And while her hot neighbor wants her, protecting her is his main priority. So when she's targeted, this cinnamon roll hitman kidnaps her for her own good. With a deadly threat hunting them and a hot hitman who keeps handcuffing her to him "for her own protection", Elliana is starting to reconsider her grinchy stance on the holidays. And when everything finally comes to a head, the results are bound to be¿explosive.
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