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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Wonderful review Jonetta.
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Thank you, Jodie💜
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Fantastic review Jo! I’ve just added it to my KU library.
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Thanks, Nicki💜 Hope you enjoy!
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I’m glad it was good. Assassins and children doesn’t seem like a great fit.
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Thanks, Anne💜
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My request for the audio is still pending, Jo. I want it more than ever after reading your review. 🤞
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Thank you, Sandy💜 I’m keeping fingers crossed 🤞🏽 and sending approval vibes your way!
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Bless you!💐
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I really loved your review thank you Jonetta!
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Thank you, Diane💜
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I read this during the readathon and agree the ending was good!
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I love her thriller Christmas short stories. She’s good at it!
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Fab review! I’m still hoping my request for the audio will be approved before it’s archived. *fingers crossed* xx
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Thank you, Yvo💜 Fingers crossed 🤞🏽 for you!
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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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Thanks, Carla💜 That title was to be a tongue-in-cheek reference to the season😏
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I didn’t even realize that, 🤦♀️
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