Thursday, June 20, 2019

Deadly Lover (Exit Strategy Book 1) by Jocelynn Drake | Cat’s Audio Review & #giveaway @jocelyndrake @KObiNarrator @TTCBooksandmore

Deadly Lover
Exit Strategy, Book 1
By: Jocelynn Drake
Narrated by Kenneth Obi
Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release date: 01-14-19
Language: English
Publisher: Jocelynn Drake
Whispersync for Voice-ready

Justin Mallory has years of bad decisions to make up for, starting with agreeing to join the CIA after being recruited out of the marines. Now, he chooses the jobs, and he works alone. It’s safer that way, and he can make sure the good guy always wins.

But this job...he can’t do alone. Two pharmaceutical researchers are dead, and a dangerous drug is on the cusp of winning FDA approval if he doesn’t track down the culprit behind the lies and murders.

Gabriel Prescott is a well-trained, efficient, and cold-blooded killer. After a brutal betrayal left his lover dead, Gabriel is out only for himself. But when this lucrative contract lands in his lap, he can’t pass it up. Even if it means working with the unpredictable and insane Justin Mallory.

Dodging bullets and secret meetings find them depending on each other. And one hot, frantic night together leads to a hidden sweetness...and questions of whether they could possibly have something more.

©2018 Jocelynn Smith (P)2018 Jocelynn Smith

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Cat gives this one 5 Meows...

I love books with unique, non-run of the mill characters so when I can pick up a crime family or mercenaries, I grab it. Justin is working for himself and his handler brings him a very high dollar case, that will help him get closer to his goals of getting out of the business. At first, he isn't interested, then when he hears the amount, he can't pass it up. Two doctors have been killed over their research for a cancer cure and someone wants him to find out who murdered them and to take that person out as well. However, it is not a one-man job and his handler has just the man for him.... maybe in more ways than one.

Gabriel is sexy with an accent and also a mercenary and they tiptoe around each other at first but soon give into attraction.

I loved both of these men; the storyline was pretty good if not a bit underdeveloped but still interesting enough. I loved the peek into Gabriel’s past and would have liked more of Justin's. I did love the end and want the next book ASAP.

I love Kenneth Obi's narration. I loved the slight accent and the voice of Justin that was not a tough growly man's voice. I felt it gave him more relatability.


It started with a battered notebook. Jocelynn Drake wrote her first story when she was 12 years old. It was a retelling of Robin Hood that now included a kickass female who could keep up with all the boys and be more than just a sad little love interest. From there, she explored space, talked to dragons, and fell in love again and again and again.


This former Kentucky girl has moved up, down, and across the U.S. with her patient husband. They've settled near the Rockies...for now. She spends the majority of her time lost in the strong embrace of a good book.

When she's not hammering away at her keyboard or curled up with a book, she can usually be found cuddling with her cat Demona, walking her dog Ace, or flinging curses at the TV while playing a video game. Outside of books, furry babies, and video games, she is completely enamored of Bruce Wayne, Ezio Auditore, travel, tattoos, explosions, and fast cars.

She is the author of the urban fantasy series: The Dark Days series and the Asylum Tales. She is also working on a gay romantic suspense series called The Exit Strategy. She has also co-authored with Rinda Elliot the following series: Unbreakable Bonds, Ward Security, and Pineapple Grove. She can be found at her Website and on Twitter


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