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The Kill Clause by Lisa Unger @launger @lisaunger.bsky.social @leheny_leheny @brilliancepublishing #TheKillClause

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the setup…
It’s the week of Christmas but the holiday season isn’t any reason for Paige, a professional assassin, to slack off on the job. But when she enters the home of her target, she’s surprised to find his young daughter there with him. Paige makes a judgment call and aborts the op, knowing she’s putting her own life at risk with her “employer.” She bargains for another try the next night on Christmas Eve, unsure of whether the “kill clause” in her contract will be invoked.

the heart of the story…
Yes, this is an unconventional Christmas story and it’s a great change of pace from the normal seasonal fare. Paige is really good at what she does and her ex-husband Julian has her back…literally. Will she survive her mistake?

the narration…
I always enjoy Vivienne Leheny’s performances and she’s so good here. She kept it taut, tense and no nonsense, perfect for the character and the story.

the bottom line…
I got through this in one sitting as it’s that kind of story. Even though it’s short, there were still twisty moments and I loved the ending.

Book Info

  • Release Date: December 1, 2025
  • Narrator: Vivienne Leheny
  • Audio Length: 2 hours
  • Publisher: Amazon Original Stories

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(Thanks to Brilliance Audio and NetGalley for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.)

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21 thoughts on “The Kill Clause by Lisa Unger @launger @lisaunger.bsky.social @leheny_leheny @brilliancepublishing #TheKillClause”

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  11. I didn’t realize this was set at Christmas, Jo. Thanks for the great review. It is available through KU read/listen, so I hope to listen to it later today while I finish wrapping my Christmas gifts.

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