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Not That Type of Guy
When CIA assassin Aiden Jackson is trapped between a bathroom wall and a hard man, he chooses the hard man, much to his surprise. Aiden doesn’t want to admit he’s gay, but his first stumble into man love leaves him disoriented, searching for answers and desperate to find the truth. He covers his real desires by dating an ultra-hot girl, but it’s the guy sitting a few tables away that draws his attention.Super nice and attractive Doctor Trace Williams is so special he seems like an angel to Aiden. Their first kiss blows Aiden away. That Trace sees into his soul, even when Aiden is trying to hide everything, pisses him off.Aiden needs Trace in his life, but once Trace finds out the truth about Aiden’s job, will they have any part of their relationship left? What would you do if your lover ripped apart the very foundation of what you believed?
146 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 25, 2012
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Sara York
153 books566 followersSara York, the author of Colorado Wild, twists words together to create worlds where characters make good and bad decisions that don't always work out so well. Romance and books have been a part of Sara York's life since learning to read. Sara York is a trans-male author writing gay romance. Coming out is the best decision Sara York has made. Live your life out loud. Sara York encourages you to be yourself.
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July 24, 2012
Not That Type of Guy is the sweet and sexy story of Aiden and Trace. Aiden is a CIA agent with a tough job. He keeps people at a distance, especially woman, thinking he really can't get into a serious relationship. After an unexpected sexual encounter with another man, Aiden has to face the reality of his feelings and what he's been hiding from himself. Aiden's character was written in a way that we were able to feel his conflicts and emotions. He had had it drilled into him his whole life that being gay was wrong and bad, and he was terrified of his own true feelings. He had kept them hidden for so long that he was a wreck when those feelings finally made their way out.
Trace is a doctor who changes Aiden's whole way of thinking and, ultimately, his life. I liked Trace. He knew what he wanted and wasn't afraid to go after it. The attraction between Aiden and Trace is intense, and they were fun together.
The story was good and fun to read. Through the story both Aiden and Trace learn life lessons. Aiden, that you can't fight who you are, and Trace, that things aren't always black and white.
One thing that bothered me throughout the story was the way too many emotions. Aiden is supposed to be this tough CIA agent, being put in life and death situations constantly, yet he's an emotional wreck. I get that he is going through a conflict, but I would have liked him more if he were more firm and less teary. I also am not a fan of instant love. Instant attraction I get, but love really needs more time to develop.
Overall this was a fun, unique story, and thank you to the author for providing me with a copy to review!
Trace is a doctor who changes Aiden's whole way of thinking and, ultimately, his life. I liked Trace. He knew what he wanted and wasn't afraid to go after it. The attraction between Aiden and Trace is intense, and they were fun together.
The story was good and fun to read. Through the story both Aiden and Trace learn life lessons. Aiden, that you can't fight who you are, and Trace, that things aren't always black and white.
One thing that bothered me throughout the story was the way too many emotions. Aiden is supposed to be this tough CIA agent, being put in life and death situations constantly, yet he's an emotional wreck. I get that he is going through a conflict, but I would have liked him more if he were more firm and less teary. I also am not a fan of instant love. Instant attraction I get, but love really needs more time to develop.
Overall this was a fun, unique story, and thank you to the author for providing me with a copy to review!
July 29, 2012
Quick review:
Cover: It’s okay
Rating: NC-17
Thumbs Up: 3
Overall: I wanted to love it.
Characters: Okay
Plot: Job gets in the way of your love life.
Page Turner: Yes
Series Cont.? Maybe
Recommend: Maybe
Book Boyfriend: Aiden
SUMMARY (50 words or less)
The first part of this book was stellar. I thought I was going love it. Then the second part happened. There were just two things that really bothered me. The story still remained interesting and held my attention until the end with a bit of eye rolling here and there.
To see my full review, see below.
Full Review
First on a positive note, there were a lot of good things in this story. The CIA elements seemed to be handled fairly well and held the story together for me. The whole lead up with Chuck was pretty hot. But I have a problem with “insta love”. And I found it here in the book. I will explain in more detail in the spoiler section. I also had a problem with the change in the main character’s voice. His dialogue just seemed to change all of a sudden.
To explain, I have to give spoilers. So I'll leave it up to you if you want to read spoilers.
My book boyfriend Aiden (NC-17)
Cover: It’s okay
Rating: NC-17
Thumbs Up: 3
Overall: I wanted to love it.
Characters: Okay
Plot: Job gets in the way of your love life.
Page Turner: Yes
Series Cont.? Maybe
Recommend: Maybe
Book Boyfriend: Aiden
SUMMARY (50 words or less)
The first part of this book was stellar. I thought I was going love it. Then the second part happened. There were just two things that really bothered me. The story still remained interesting and held my attention until the end with a bit of eye rolling here and there.
To see my full review, see below.
Full Review
First on a positive note, there were a lot of good things in this story. The CIA elements seemed to be handled fairly well and held the story together for me. The whole lead up with Chuck was pretty hot. But I have a problem with “insta love”. And I found it here in the book. I will explain in more detail in the spoiler section. I also had a problem with the change in the main character’s voice. His dialogue just seemed to change all of a sudden.
To explain, I have to give spoilers. So I'll leave it up to you if you want to read spoilers.
My book boyfriend Aiden (NC-17)
January 29, 2018
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It didn't work for me.
it's basically a no plot - all sex type of book, with some spy story background.
It didn't work for me.
it's basically a no plot - all sex type of book, with some spy story background.
April 18, 2012
Aiden Johnson is trying really hard. The CIA assassin walks the straight and narrow, doing his job, dating gorgeous women, being the man his dad would want him to be. He's never really done anything about the lingering thoughts he might have about other guys.
Until a fellow agent, on a mission with him, goes down on him as part of dodging the bad guys. That may have been taking their cover a bit far, but it did the job. And made Aiden think those thoughts again.
When he meets Dr. Trace Williams, he's determined to stay straight, be who he knows he is. Then Trace kisses him and throws his whole world into a tail spin. Makes him question himself, all his decisions, who he chooses to be. And scared him back into the arms of women. Only...it doesn't work anymore.
He can't fight his attraction anymore. Trace hits all his hot buttons. But he can't be gay. Can he?
Now his life is in danger - he's the target after a blotched job. And his fledgling relationship with Trace? It may be over before it really starts now that Trace knows what Aiden really does. He may have to leave the love of his life in order to keep him safe. Is he really THAT type of guy?
Sara York has captured all the joy and stomach-wrenching fear that comes with admitting to oneself the truth that one is different. Gay. And she nails it. This is a sometimes funny, sometimes sad, sometimes heartbreaking story of one man's journey up to and through the fire. And, it's a hell of a good action story too.
Aiden breaks my heart. So much angst, history, uncertainty. He has to come to terms with what he's suppressed and hidden for so long, and it almost destroys him. He's built such a self-image of manly stud, and now he's forced to deal with the fact he's still that same guy. Just, he likes men now.
And Trace - he's funny, self-righteous. Sure of himself and knows what he wants. Isn't afraid to admit he wants a relationship and wants Aiden. Then his whole world is turned upside down and he isn't so sure he can be that man for Aiden anymore.
I liked the romance here, but I loved the front burner story of who is behind the attempts on Aiden's life too. There's a great tie-in that brings the two men together and I. Loved. It.
Ms. York has a great touch with her story-telling, and kept me totally involved, bouncing back and forth with the adventure and the romance.
Great story.
Tom
Until a fellow agent, on a mission with him, goes down on him as part of dodging the bad guys. That may have been taking their cover a bit far, but it did the job. And made Aiden think those thoughts again.
When he meets Dr. Trace Williams, he's determined to stay straight, be who he knows he is. Then Trace kisses him and throws his whole world into a tail spin. Makes him question himself, all his decisions, who he chooses to be. And scared him back into the arms of women. Only...it doesn't work anymore.
He can't fight his attraction anymore. Trace hits all his hot buttons. But he can't be gay. Can he?
Now his life is in danger - he's the target after a blotched job. And his fledgling relationship with Trace? It may be over before it really starts now that Trace knows what Aiden really does. He may have to leave the love of his life in order to keep him safe. Is he really THAT type of guy?
Sara York has captured all the joy and stomach-wrenching fear that comes with admitting to oneself the truth that one is different. Gay. And she nails it. This is a sometimes funny, sometimes sad, sometimes heartbreaking story of one man's journey up to and through the fire. And, it's a hell of a good action story too.
Aiden breaks my heart. So much angst, history, uncertainty. He has to come to terms with what he's suppressed and hidden for so long, and it almost destroys him. He's built such a self-image of manly stud, and now he's forced to deal with the fact he's still that same guy. Just, he likes men now.
And Trace - he's funny, self-righteous. Sure of himself and knows what he wants. Isn't afraid to admit he wants a relationship and wants Aiden. Then his whole world is turned upside down and he isn't so sure he can be that man for Aiden anymore.
I liked the romance here, but I loved the front burner story of who is behind the attempts on Aiden's life too. There's a great tie-in that brings the two men together and I. Loved. It.
Ms. York has a great touch with her story-telling, and kept me totally involved, bouncing back and forth with the adventure and the romance.
Great story.
Tom
July 17, 2012
I was very excited about reading this book. The premise of the book has a lot of merit. Aiden is a CIA assassin who is struggling with his sexuality. Trace is a sweet, innocent, doctor who tempts Aiden. I had a really hard time connecting with the characters. I found I just didn't care. When I should have been upset Aiden and Trace were having problems, I just couldn't bring myself to be worried or upset about it. I also found parts of the plot a little difficult to believe. Things regarding Aiden's assignment and then the trip to the Poconos and then the Rio incident felt forced. The writing also felt flat. There didn't seem to be much steam and passion between Aiden and Trace.
The parts I did like about the book. I loved that Aiden struggled so much with his sexuality, especially when his upbringing was brought up. He really struggled with things and tried to block and deny his homosexuality. He was very concerned with what other thought, his co-workers, family, and even strangers. It was interesting to watch how he dealt with all of this and hear his inner monologue regarding these concerns.
The parts I did like about the book. I loved that Aiden struggled so much with his sexuality, especially when his upbringing was brought up. He really struggled with things and tried to block and deny his homosexuality. He was very concerned with what other thought, his co-workers, family, and even strangers. It was interesting to watch how he dealt with all of this and hear his inner monologue regarding these concerns.
January 24, 2018
Di questa storia ho apprezzato l’originalità dell’ambientazione, il mondo segreto e pericoloso delle spie e tutti i problemi che una relazione con una di loro può comportare: sia l’incolumità fisica, con i pericoli costanti e i segreti, sia i problemi morali ed etici che un lavoro del genere ti obbliga ad affrontare.
L’amore istantaneo fra Aiden e Trace mi ha convinta un po’ meno; posso capire che Aiden sia rimasto folgorato dal dottore al punto da mandare in crisi la propria esistenza, ma che il dottore sia stato altrettanto folgorato all’istante mi è parso un po’ forzato, anche se poi ho apprezzato la dolcezza e il buon rotolamento fra le lenzuola, sensuale e piacevole, e successivamente il modo in cui crescono come coppia.
Nel complesso è un buon libro, ricco di azione e amore, e ve lo consiglio perché regala qualche ora di gradevole intrattenimento, con due personaggi interessanti che affrontano il buono e il cattivo che c’è nel mondo.
L’amore istantaneo fra Aiden e Trace mi ha convinta un po’ meno; posso capire che Aiden sia rimasto folgorato dal dottore al punto da mandare in crisi la propria esistenza, ma che il dottore sia stato altrettanto folgorato all’istante mi è parso un po’ forzato, anche se poi ho apprezzato la dolcezza e il buon rotolamento fra le lenzuola, sensuale e piacevole, e successivamente il modo in cui crescono come coppia.
Nel complesso è un buon libro, ricco di azione e amore, e ve lo consiglio perché regala qualche ora di gradevole intrattenimento, con due personaggi interessanti che affrontano il buono e il cattivo che c’è nel mondo.
April 5, 2012
Meh m/m romance about a CIA assassin who's been in denial that he's gay until something happens on the job that makes him reevaluate things. The plot was over-the-top implausible and the relationship between the two MCs had me rolling my eyes.
July 26, 2016
1.5 stars
My review is in spoiler tags because it hasn't been edited yet. It probable has too much negative stuff as that's what I tend to think to write down. If I'm enjoying myself, I don't want to stop reading!
My review is in spoiler tags because it hasn't been edited yet. It probable has too much negative stuff as that's what I tend to think to write down. If I'm enjoying myself, I don't want to stop reading!
February 20, 2018
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3,5 - Confesso che l'inizio del romanzo mi ha un po' disorientato, perchè si parte con una certa coppia e io credevo che quello fosse il cuore della vicenda: due uomini d'azione e abbastanza simili tra loro. Invece quella scena non è che la scintilla per uno di loro, l'illuminazione in una vita condotta in un certo senso e sulla base di certezze che vengono presto meno.
Poi la trama scarta e muta angolazione, per cui il nostro Aiden (chiamiamolo pure l'"illuminato") s'imbatte in uomo che è un po' la sua antitesi. Se Aiden è un agente CIA senza legami e spregiudicato (la classica licenza d'uccidere), il dottore Trace è invece un uomo mite, comprensivo, e con un maggior spessore morale, anche se più convinto di Aiden nelle proprie scelte di vita.
Il libro si muove in realtà su due piani paralleli: l'ambientazione avventurosa, da un lato, con missioni di spionaggio, indagini ed eliminazione bersagli, il procedere della relazione Aiden/Trace dall'altro.
Direi che mentre la parte avventurosa regge, con scene interessanti e ritmo (peraltro ricordando un buon film d'azione nei dialoghi e nella descrizione), la parte amorosa è più debole.
Trovo sempre forzato passare dal "sono gay?" all'istant love nel giro di pochi capitoli, perchè mi pare poco verosimile che uno scopra di guardare con piacere maschi che prima neppure osava guardare e, passo immediatamente successivo, becchi subito l'Uomo della sua vita.
C'è gente davvero fortunata in giro, ma perlopiù popola i romanzi.
In ogni caso, e quanto meno, le parentesi ucci-ucci-sdolcinate sono attenuate da numerose scene di sesso selvaggio, sempre ben descritte e azzeccate. Very hot!
Quindi un libro azione/sesso che si fa leggere. Scacciapensieri.
3,5 - Confesso che l'inizio del romanzo mi ha un po' disorientato, perchè si parte con una certa coppia e io credevo che quello fosse il cuore della vicenda: due uomini d'azione e abbastanza simili tra loro. Invece quella scena non è che la scintilla per uno di loro, l'illuminazione in una vita condotta in un certo senso e sulla base di certezze che vengono presto meno.
Poi la trama scarta e muta angolazione, per cui il nostro Aiden (chiamiamolo pure l'"illuminato") s'imbatte in uomo che è un po' la sua antitesi. Se Aiden è un agente CIA senza legami e spregiudicato (la classica licenza d'uccidere), il dottore Trace è invece un uomo mite, comprensivo, e con un maggior spessore morale, anche se più convinto di Aiden nelle proprie scelte di vita.
Il libro si muove in realtà su due piani paralleli: l'ambientazione avventurosa, da un lato, con missioni di spionaggio, indagini ed eliminazione bersagli, il procedere della relazione Aiden/Trace dall'altro.
Direi che mentre la parte avventurosa regge, con scene interessanti e ritmo (peraltro ricordando un buon film d'azione nei dialoghi e nella descrizione), la parte amorosa è più debole.
Trovo sempre forzato passare dal "sono gay?" all'istant love nel giro di pochi capitoli, perchè mi pare poco verosimile che uno scopra di guardare con piacere maschi che prima neppure osava guardare e, passo immediatamente successivo, becchi subito l'Uomo della sua vita.
C'è gente davvero fortunata in giro, ma perlopiù popola i romanzi.
In ogni caso, e quanto meno, le parentesi ucci-ucci-sdolcinate sono attenuate da numerose scene di sesso selvaggio, sempre ben descritte e azzeccate. Very hot!
Quindi un libro azione/sesso che si fa leggere. Scacciapensieri.
October 3, 2016
I loved how attraction and self-realization tore Aiden apart so much so that he kept fighting that same attraction. Love and lust can make a strong man weak and human. Aiden had always fought his inner self and his attraction to males. He denied it. He was a mess.
The private desires he had weren't for real, just pent up lust. The need for release had him hot and bothered. No gayness at all, just desire making his dick hard and his balls full. Liar, liar.
Trace did not deny being gay. He didn't shout it out but he did not hide. He saw Aiden suffering through a date with a female. He saw Aiden check him out. He followed Aiden to the men's room. He approached Aiden.
"It's your life buddy; don't waste it trying to be something you're not. Here's my card if you ever...well, you know. My personal number is on the back."
Trace and Aiden had more problems that Aiden's sexual confusion. Trace was a doctor. He saved lives. He could never accept Trace's profession. He could never accept killings.
The emotional turmoil in both characters' lives kept me reading. They were both interesting and dedicated to their professions. Aiden's journey was rough. Trace's was tragic. I loved them and their story.
The private desires he had weren't for real, just pent up lust. The need for release had him hot and bothered. No gayness at all, just desire making his dick hard and his balls full. Liar, liar.
Trace did not deny being gay. He didn't shout it out but he did not hide. He saw Aiden suffering through a date with a female. He saw Aiden check him out. He followed Aiden to the men's room. He approached Aiden.
"It's your life buddy; don't waste it trying to be something you're not. Here's my card if you ever...well, you know. My personal number is on the back."
Trace and Aiden had more problems that Aiden's sexual confusion. Trace was a doctor. He saved lives. He could never accept Trace's profession. He could never accept killings.
The emotional turmoil in both characters' lives kept me reading. They were both interesting and dedicated to their professions. Aiden's journey was rough. Trace's was tragic. I loved them and their story.
January 18, 2018
I wanted this book to be good, but it was just really not. It was insta-love not insta-lust, and some of the things were just so over the top, reactions to each other, the way Aiden struggled with his sexuality, Trace rolling over after being mad about him not calling, how much he told him about his job, all of it. Then, the fact that the whole book takes place in something like 5 or 6 weeks where they both leave the country for 2 weeks at different times without contact. I rolled my eyes so many times throughout reading this and had to really push myself to continue after I got about halfway through.
November 26, 2019
Ho sempre amato le storie che hanno come protagonisti uomini d’azione come Aiden.
La storia racconta la crescita del rapporto tra Aiden, agente della CIA, e Trace, dottore comprensivo e spinto dalla volontà di aiutare il prossimo.
Mi è piaciuto lo stilo dell’autrice e la presentazione dei protagonisti, anche se in alcuni momenti ho trovato il tutto poco verosimile.
La presa di coscienza ed il colpo di fulmine sono momenti importanti, ma perdono di credibilità.
Nonostante questo, però, la caratterizzazione dei personaggi non è affatto male. Il romanticismo e l’aspetto erotico sono equilibrati e mai eccessivi.
La storia racconta la crescita del rapporto tra Aiden, agente della CIA, e Trace, dottore comprensivo e spinto dalla volontà di aiutare il prossimo.
Mi è piaciuto lo stilo dell’autrice e la presentazione dei protagonisti, anche se in alcuni momenti ho trovato il tutto poco verosimile.
La presa di coscienza ed il colpo di fulmine sono momenti importanti, ma perdono di credibilità.
Nonostante questo, però, la caratterizzazione dei personaggi non è affatto male. Il romanticismo e l’aspetto erotico sono equilibrati e mai eccessivi.
May 30, 2022
"Aiden rise e si sentì bene. Gran parte del suo mondo era pieno di dolore e angoscia, mischiati a indecisione e rimorso, ma non si sarebbe mai pentito di amare Trace. Quell’uomo portava il colore nel suo mondo grigio e gli aveva aperto gli occhi su come doveva essere l’amore" 💞
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“Non quel tipo di ragazzo” è un romanzo che mi ha decisamente intrigato con il suo avvio scoppiettante e adrenalinico. Aiden Jackson è un sicario della CIA il cui compito è dare la caccia a pericolosi terroristi per poterli eliminare e impedire che continuino a uccidere altri innocenti. Nel corso di una missione, nel momento in cui le cose sembrano mettersi male, si ritrova chiuso in bagno con un suo collega che, per sviare l’attenzione dei nemici, adotta un approccio decisamente poco ortodosso, ma sicuramente molto erotico nei confronti di Aiden, un approccio che quest’ultimo sembra gradire nonostante si sforzi di negarlo. Quel momento rappresenta un punto di svolta per il giovane che da sempre cerca di negare la propria omosessualità tentando di interessarsi alle ragazze e di uscire con loro. Aiden deve, quindi, iniziare a fare i conti con i propri reali desideri, e questo appare ancora più evidente quando si ritrova in un ristorante con una bella ragazza, ma la sua attenzione è completamente rivolta a Trace Williams, un medico molto attraente.
Di questo romanzo ho particolarmente amato il modo con cui l’autrice ha rappresentato i timori di Aiden legati alla propria sessualità. Infatti, è evidente come tale protagonista si dimostri coraggioso e determinato per tutto ciò che riguarda il suo lavoro, pieno di pericoli e insidie, avendo alle spalle il duro addestramento da Navy Seal. Il coraggio, tuttavia, cede il posto alla paura e all’incertezza quando si tratta di affrontare la vita privata. Nel corso della narrazione scopriamo i motivi per cui Aiden nel corso degli anni ha cercato di convincersi di essere etero, nonostante non sia mai riuscito a instaurare un vero legame con le donne che ha frequentato, per cui l’incidente con il suo collega e l’incontro sconvolgente con Trace lo costringono a confrontarsi con una verità che vorrebbe continuare a negare. Il percorso di Aiden è abbastanza accidentato all’inizio, poiché man mano che i suoi reali desideri emergono non può più fingere di provare interesse per le donne, con tutta la frustrazione che ne deriva. Ma quando ha la possibilità di conoscere realmente Trace, il suo desiderio aumenta e comprende che forse è arrivato il momento di smettere di negare se stesso.
Trace Williams è un ottimo medico che considera la sua professione quasi una missione. Di questo protagonista ho amato molto la coerenza e il suo tentativo di rimanere fedele ai propri ideali, a meno che le circostanze non lo costringano a rivedere le proprie opinioni. È orgoglioso di ciò che fa ogni giorno, il suo obiettivo è salvare vite umane e non potrebbe mai tollerare l’idea di uccidere deliberatamente qualcuno. Quando incontra Aiden prova un’attrazione immediata che lo lascia letteralmente sconvolto. Nel momento in cui ha la possibilità di rivederlo vorrebbe fare le cose con calma, ma si rende ben presto conto di non poter più fare a meno di lui.
La narrazione è piacevole e coinvolgente, con una scrittura brillante e una buona componente introspettiva. La parte erotica è ben presente, seppure non invasiva, con scene bollenti, intriganti e ben descritte, che mostrano come Aiden sia inizialmente impacciato e impaurito, salvo poi lasciarsi sempre più andare all’esplorazione dei propri desideri insieme a Trace.
Lo sviluppo del rapporto tra i due protagonisti procede abbastanza velocemente, sebbene vi sia un elemento di tensione legato alla professione di Aiden, con tutti i problemi legati alla riservatezza e alle riserve mentali di Trace. Ammetto che avrei preferito qualche approfondimento in più, ma ho trovato, comunque, il romanzo complessivamente gradevole ed equilibrato, con un’ultima parte molto intensa e mozzafiato. “Non quel tipo di ragazzo” è, quindi, una bella storia che parla di amore e accettazione di sé, mostrando come a volte un determinato punto di vista possa essere completamente stravolto a seconda delle circostanze.
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“Non quel tipo di ragazzo” è un romanzo che mi ha decisamente intrigato con il suo avvio scoppiettante e adrenalinico. Aiden Jackson è un sicario della CIA il cui compito è dare la caccia a pericolosi terroristi per poterli eliminare e impedire che continuino a uccidere altri innocenti. Nel corso di una missione, nel momento in cui le cose sembrano mettersi male, si ritrova chiuso in bagno con un suo collega che, per sviare l’attenzione dei nemici, adotta un approccio decisamente poco ortodosso, ma sicuramente molto erotico nei confronti di Aiden, un approccio che quest’ultimo sembra gradire nonostante si sforzi di negarlo. Quel momento rappresenta un punto di svolta per il giovane che da sempre cerca di negare la propria omosessualità tentando di interessarsi alle ragazze e di uscire con loro. Aiden deve, quindi, iniziare a fare i conti con i propri reali desideri, e questo appare ancora più evidente quando si ritrova in un ristorante con una bella ragazza, ma la sua attenzione è completamente rivolta a Trace Williams, un medico molto attraente.
Di questo romanzo ho particolarmente amato il modo con cui l’autrice ha rappresentato i timori di Aiden legati alla propria sessualità. Infatti, è evidente come tale protagonista si dimostri coraggioso e determinato per tutto ciò che riguarda il suo lavoro, pieno di pericoli e insidie, avendo alle spalle il duro addestramento da Navy Seal. Il coraggio, tuttavia, cede il posto alla paura e all’incertezza quando si tratta di affrontare la vita privata. Nel corso della narrazione scopriamo i motivi per cui Aiden nel corso degli anni ha cercato di convincersi di essere etero, nonostante non sia mai riuscito a instaurare un vero legame con le donne che ha frequentato, per cui l’incidente con il suo collega e l’incontro sconvolgente con Trace lo costringono a confrontarsi con una verità che vorrebbe continuare a negare. Il percorso di Aiden è abbastanza accidentato all’inizio, poiché man mano che i suoi reali desideri emergono non può più fingere di provare interesse per le donne, con tutta la frustrazione che ne deriva. Ma quando ha la possibilità di conoscere realmente Trace, il suo desiderio aumenta e comprende che forse è arrivato il momento di smettere di negare se stesso.
Trace Williams è un ottimo medico che considera la sua professione quasi una missione. Di questo protagonista ho amato molto la coerenza e il suo tentativo di rimanere fedele ai propri ideali, a meno che le circostanze non lo costringano a rivedere le proprie opinioni. È orgoglioso di ciò che fa ogni giorno, il suo obiettivo è salvare vite umane e non potrebbe mai tollerare l’idea di uccidere deliberatamente qualcuno. Quando incontra Aiden prova un’attrazione immediata che lo lascia letteralmente sconvolto. Nel momento in cui ha la possibilità di rivederlo vorrebbe fare le cose con calma, ma si rende ben presto conto di non poter più fare a meno di lui.
La narrazione è piacevole e coinvolgente, con una scrittura brillante e una buona componente introspettiva. La parte erotica è ben presente, seppure non invasiva, con scene bollenti, intriganti e ben descritte, che mostrano come Aiden sia inizialmente impacciato e impaurito, salvo poi lasciarsi sempre più andare all’esplorazione dei propri desideri insieme a Trace.
Lo sviluppo del rapporto tra i due protagonisti procede abbastanza velocemente, sebbene vi sia un elemento di tensione legato alla professione di Aiden, con tutti i problemi legati alla riservatezza e alle riserve mentali di Trace. Ammetto che avrei preferito qualche approfondimento in più, ma ho trovato, comunque, il romanzo complessivamente gradevole ed equilibrato, con un’ultima parte molto intensa e mozzafiato. “Non quel tipo di ragazzo” è, quindi, una bella storia che parla di amore e accettazione di sé, mostrando come a volte un determinato punto di vista possa essere completamente stravolto a seconda delle circostanze.
July 31, 2012
Aiden, a CIA assassin, finds himself struggling much more in his personal life than perhaps even in his profession. On the outside he seems to be the epitome of masculinity: big, buff, and beautiful (cough handsome). As a means of fostering these masculine ideals he seems to be rather disconnected from the rest of the world.
This inner conflict that arises when his masculinity is called into question or at least in his mind when he struggles with potentially being gay. Eventually he meets a lovely man who he cannot stop thinking about. This doesn’t help the case he is trying to make towards his heterosexuality. Trace is a handsome doctor who has experience and the two begin down a path of discovery in the form of a relationship.
For me this book in its bare bones was good, I really did enjoy the story line and the basic character development. The issue I found for myself was the chosen language… This book is considered adult and has sexual themes so perhaps although I am an adult I was just not prepared. I found that again the sexual content would have been a lot more bearable had it not been so constant for most of the book, I feel like the book would reach a greater audience that way. Also certain words chosen to describe the sexual encounters I found to be slightly cringe worthy, had another word been chosen perhaps it wouldn’t have bothered me as much… maybe Im too plain.
The characters themselves were somewhat hard to relate to, I found myself feeling for Aiden during his time of confusion and self-discovery but at the same time I really cared for what Trace was thinking and feeling more.
I loved the CIA aspect of the story and thought that the secondary storyline was refreshing, I don’t want to spoil it but it was interesting to read. I found it to be something eye-opening that I wouldn’t think about on a daily basis but is likely something that happens more than one thinks.
Overall as I’ve said I did enjoy the book I would just urge people to heed the adult sexual content warnings, please do not think I am being critical because this is a male-male, I assure you any form with this language would be shocking.
This inner conflict that arises when his masculinity is called into question or at least in his mind when he struggles with potentially being gay. Eventually he meets a lovely man who he cannot stop thinking about. This doesn’t help the case he is trying to make towards his heterosexuality. Trace is a handsome doctor who has experience and the two begin down a path of discovery in the form of a relationship.
For me this book in its bare bones was good, I really did enjoy the story line and the basic character development. The issue I found for myself was the chosen language… This book is considered adult and has sexual themes so perhaps although I am an adult I was just not prepared. I found that again the sexual content would have been a lot more bearable had it not been so constant for most of the book, I feel like the book would reach a greater audience that way. Also certain words chosen to describe the sexual encounters I found to be slightly cringe worthy, had another word been chosen perhaps it wouldn’t have bothered me as much… maybe Im too plain.
The characters themselves were somewhat hard to relate to, I found myself feeling for Aiden during his time of confusion and self-discovery but at the same time I really cared for what Trace was thinking and feeling more.
I loved the CIA aspect of the story and thought that the secondary storyline was refreshing, I don’t want to spoil it but it was interesting to read. I found it to be something eye-opening that I wouldn’t think about on a daily basis but is likely something that happens more than one thinks.
Overall as I’ve said I did enjoy the book I would just urge people to heed the adult sexual content warnings, please do not think I am being critical because this is a male-male, I assure you any form with this language would be shocking.
April 13, 2012
I love a book where I can feel like I am the characters while reading. Not just one but all of them, good bad or ugly. Sara accomplishes that very well in all her books. I was not disappointed with this. It was above my expectations.. I could feel Aiden’s conflict of his emotions. I could feel his needs, his fears of having to come to the realization that he was gay. I ached with him. I cried for and with him. When he melt Trace, I felt his want his need his desires, his hunger, his confusion. I wanted to grab him by the shoulders and shake him and say- get over it. Quit wasting time and hurting these women you jerk. Go meet Trace!!Thank goodness he listened, or we wouldn’t have a good MM story. We got a great one. Lots of mystery suspense and romance. What more could you want? So I will tell you a little about the story.
Aiden Jackson has a secret. Actually two. His job and his sexuality. He works for the government as an assassin and he is gay. But he don’t even know it yet.
Trace Wlliams is a Dr. He is gay and he isn’t hiding but he isn’t actually advertising either. His Co-workers don’t know. He has a lover but it’s just a physical thing. Someone to satisfy his physical needs. He wants someone to satisfy his emotional needs as well. He sees Aiden in a restaurant with a woman and notices him checking him out. He actually is so attracted to him and can just feel he is hiding his sexuality that he actually confronts him in the restroom. Neither man can seem to get over this initial meeting.
So. Do they actually get together? Does Aiden finally embrace who he is? Where does his job come into play? Well you will have to read the book!! You won’t be sorry!! I promise!
Aiden Jackson has a secret. Actually two. His job and his sexuality. He works for the government as an assassin and he is gay. But he don’t even know it yet.
Trace Wlliams is a Dr. He is gay and he isn’t hiding but he isn’t actually advertising either. His Co-workers don’t know. He has a lover but it’s just a physical thing. Someone to satisfy his physical needs. He wants someone to satisfy his emotional needs as well. He sees Aiden in a restaurant with a woman and notices him checking him out. He actually is so attracted to him and can just feel he is hiding his sexuality that he actually confronts him in the restroom. Neither man can seem to get over this initial meeting.
So. Do they actually get together? Does Aiden finally embrace who he is? Where does his job come into play? Well you will have to read the book!! You won’t be sorry!! I promise!
August 22, 2012
*Received e-book through Read It and Reap program from the Shut Up and Read! Goodreads group from author for an honest review
**Also posted on Amazon.com under Leanne
Not That Type of Guy starts off with our protagonist, Aiden, in the middle of a CIA operation, tailing a criminal. To avoid being detected, he slips into a bathroom stall with a male team member, Chuck, who ends up performing oral sex on him to throw off the mark. This encounter leads to Aiden reliving his past with his abusive father and his repressed homosexuality. While struggling with his identity, he meets a sexy doctor, Trace, and the rest of the book follows their relationship.
I found Aiden to be an engaging and multidimensional character. York did an admirable job realistically describing his internal struggles and I sympathized with his motivations for dating women. In addition, I enjoyed seeing the relationship from Trace's point-of-view and his own issues with Aiden's ruthless profession.
Overall, Not That Type of Guy was a fast and engaging read. Although the ending seemed a bit convenient, I felt York successfully wrote a complete short story detailing Aiden's journey in accepting his sexuality and the evolution of his relationship with Trace. I would recommend this book to fans of M/M romance, especially those dealing with coming out.
**Also posted on Amazon.com under Leanne
Not That Type of Guy starts off with our protagonist, Aiden, in the middle of a CIA operation, tailing a criminal. To avoid being detected, he slips into a bathroom stall with a male team member, Chuck, who ends up performing oral sex on him to throw off the mark. This encounter leads to Aiden reliving his past with his abusive father and his repressed homosexuality. While struggling with his identity, he meets a sexy doctor, Trace, and the rest of the book follows their relationship.
I found Aiden to be an engaging and multidimensional character. York did an admirable job realistically describing his internal struggles and I sympathized with his motivations for dating women. In addition, I enjoyed seeing the relationship from Trace's point-of-view and his own issues with Aiden's ruthless profession.
Overall, Not That Type of Guy was a fast and engaging read. Although the ending seemed a bit convenient, I felt York successfully wrote a complete short story detailing Aiden's journey in accepting his sexuality and the evolution of his relationship with Trace. I would recommend this book to fans of M/M romance, especially those dealing with coming out.
May 29, 2012
The emotional display of the MC's in this book was a bit much for me throughout the book. I'm sure men do cry but it just felt a bit out of place when presented in the story. It took me about halfway into the book to get interested in the story. Yeah yeah, sex sells and all that humbug and I'm sure the beginning of the story was meant as an attention grabber but for me it just kind of grated on my nerves a bit since reader's find out that Aiden is in denial and is so for a few chapters.
July 28, 2012
This was most probably closer to 3.5 stars for me. It was a nice story, pretty typical "my work gets in the way of love" plot line. Surprisingly, I didn't have any issues with the exchanging of "I love you"'s after only knowing each other for maybe two days but I can see how that might bug other people.
Overall, it was a good, short, fun read. No editing/grammar issues that I picked up on either so that was great :)
Overall, it was a good, short, fun read. No editing/grammar issues that I picked up on either so that was great :)
February 15, 2022
2.75 stars
March 26, 2018
Aiden Jackson è un agente segreto della CIA, un killer professionista che nasconde la sua vera identità a chiunque non faccia parte della Compagnia, soprattutto alle persone che ama, perché la verità potrebbe metterle in pericolo. I suoi viaggi per il mondo non sono altro che missioni sotto copertura, organizzate per dispensare morte a criminali e terroristi, individuati e condannati dalla CIA. Proprio durante una missione si trova invischiato con un suo collega in una situazione d’emergenza, in cui è a rischio non solo la riuscita dell’intera operazione ma anche la loro vita. Così, per salvare la pelle, costretti nello spazio angusto del bagno di una stazione, i due fingono di essere una coppia che si sta scambiando effusioni e, allo scopo di rendere tutto più credibile, Aiden si lascia andare a un approccio sessuale con un uomo per la prima volta nella vita. Questa sconvolgente esperienza riporta a galla i desideri e i bisogni che ha sempre provato a nascondere, fingendo di essere quello che suo padre e la sua famiglia si sono sempre aspettati da lui, lontano dalla sua vera essenza.
Inizia così una battaglia interiore che lo tormenta e lo spinge a soffocare la sua natura dietro la maschera di un uomo etero che frequenta belle donne. Per tale motivo esce con Jessica, bellissima e sofisticata, illudendosi che sia la persona giusta che gli permetta di dimenticare una realtà inaccettabile. Peccato, però, che durante la serata a catturare lo sguardo e i desideri di Aiden non sia la sua accompagnatrice ma il dottor Trace Williams. Elegante e affascinante, Trace ricambia l’attrazione che Aiden prova per lui, ma comprende subito il conflitto che lo tormenta, così decide di lasciargli spazio per decidere e il suo numero di telefono, salutandolo infine con un bacio lieve che resta nei ricordi di entrambi come un marchio a fuoco. Dopo giorni di riflessioni e incertezze, che turbano Aiden nel profondo, i due si rivedono e si abbandonano all’attrazione che li ha spinti l’uno nelle braccia dell’altro. Ma cosa succederebbe se il destino giocasse le sue carte contro di loro? Dopo tutto Aiden uccide persone per lavoro, mentre Trace ha votato la sua vita a salvarle…
Dopo una prima parte dal ritmo lento, che si perde tra le riflessioni e i ripensamenti di Aiden, la storia prende vita quando si intreccia a un imprevisto adrenalinico, in cui entrambi i protagonisti si trovano coinvolti loro malgrado. Inizialmente la narrazione è risultata a tratti sconnessa e poco coerente in alcuni punti, laddove entrambi i protagonisti appaiono un po’ confusi nella descrizione dei loro stati d’animo.
Ho percepito una grande diversità nel tono della narrazione e nel carattere delle vicende nella seconda parte del romanzo, come se improvvisamente la storia subisse un’impennata che accresce l’interesse e aumenta il coinvolgimento del lettore.
Molte e molto intense le scene di sesso, che sono ben descritte, sensuali ma mai volgari.
Con una trama più ricca fin dall’inizio e una maggiore coerenza narrativa, di sicuro, il mio giudizio sarebbe stato più alto.
Inizia così una battaglia interiore che lo tormenta e lo spinge a soffocare la sua natura dietro la maschera di un uomo etero che frequenta belle donne. Per tale motivo esce con Jessica, bellissima e sofisticata, illudendosi che sia la persona giusta che gli permetta di dimenticare una realtà inaccettabile. Peccato, però, che durante la serata a catturare lo sguardo e i desideri di Aiden non sia la sua accompagnatrice ma il dottor Trace Williams. Elegante e affascinante, Trace ricambia l’attrazione che Aiden prova per lui, ma comprende subito il conflitto che lo tormenta, così decide di lasciargli spazio per decidere e il suo numero di telefono, salutandolo infine con un bacio lieve che resta nei ricordi di entrambi come un marchio a fuoco. Dopo giorni di riflessioni e incertezze, che turbano Aiden nel profondo, i due si rivedono e si abbandonano all’attrazione che li ha spinti l’uno nelle braccia dell’altro. Ma cosa succederebbe se il destino giocasse le sue carte contro di loro? Dopo tutto Aiden uccide persone per lavoro, mentre Trace ha votato la sua vita a salvarle…
Dopo una prima parte dal ritmo lento, che si perde tra le riflessioni e i ripensamenti di Aiden, la storia prende vita quando si intreccia a un imprevisto adrenalinico, in cui entrambi i protagonisti si trovano coinvolti loro malgrado. Inizialmente la narrazione è risultata a tratti sconnessa e poco coerente in alcuni punti, laddove entrambi i protagonisti appaiono un po’ confusi nella descrizione dei loro stati d’animo.
Ho percepito una grande diversità nel tono della narrazione e nel carattere delle vicende nella seconda parte del romanzo, come se improvvisamente la storia subisse un’impennata che accresce l’interesse e aumenta il coinvolgimento del lettore.
Molte e molto intense le scene di sesso, che sono ben descritte, sensuali ma mai volgari.
Con una trama più ricca fin dall’inizio e una maggiore coerenza narrativa, di sicuro, il mio giudizio sarebbe stato più alto.
May 18, 2018
if you are not ok with M/M book this is not for you
Never read anything by this author. Stumbled into it through another author. This story was super intense and full of discovery. Aiden works for the government and thinks he has everything figured out in life until a mission starts to go south. Aiden discovers things about himself that he knew deep down but refused to accept. Grace is a doctor who was okay with who he was. Situations happened making both understand the other side. I really enjoyed this book.
Never read anything by this author. Stumbled into it through another author. This story was super intense and full of discovery. Aiden works for the government and thinks he has everything figured out in life until a mission starts to go south. Aiden discovers things about himself that he knew deep down but refused to accept. Grace is a doctor who was okay with who he was. Situations happened making both understand the other side. I really enjoyed this book.
April 18, 2021
La prima parte con troppe paturnie sull’essere o non essere gay, la seconda invece troppo sdolcinata. Quando poi il dottore scopre cosa fa davvero l’agente CIA nella vita mi è venuta voglia di dargli una gran sberla per il suo comportamento idiota
January 1, 2018
Rating: 3.5 stars
January 1, 2018
Too unrealistic for me.
January 2, 2018
buona la trama e la scrittura,piacevole lettura
January 16, 2018
Awesome.
This is a must read. This is the first book I have read from this author and I loved it. It is well written and I could not put it down.
This is a must read. This is the first book I have read from this author and I loved it. It is well written and I could not put it down.
December 28, 2020
Weak plot
I thought this book was rather weak. The plot had potential but it just didn’t go into any depth and it didn’t hold my interest.
I thought this book was rather weak. The plot had potential but it just didn’t go into any depth and it didn’t hold my interest.
July 17, 2016
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Aiden Johnson is an assassin for the CIA. Whilst Aiden is on a mission in London his partner ‘Chuck’ has to take evasive measures when Aiden is being followed, the only problem with that is the evasive measure Chuck takes is pulling him into the men’s toilet and gave him the best blowjob of his life! The only problem with that is Aiden isn’t gay but the thing is, he really likes it! He has to keep telling himself that he’s not gay!
When Aiden returns to America he can’t stop thinking about Chuck and the blowjob and then he remembers the words of his father the one time he caught him masturbating to the NBA calendar over his bed – not the cheerleader version, telling him not to be such a faggot. Aiden is so devastated by his body’s betrayal all he can feel is shame. It gets so bad Aiden arranges a date with Jessica, a woman he used to date before she moved for work. The date is a washout; Aiden finds himself far more interested in the guy sitting at the next table. When Aiden takes Jessica back to her hotel everything goes wrong especially the fact that he can’t get hard.
Trace Williams is on a date with Derek, the only reason he dates him is because they both know they’ll get uncomplicated sex, no strings attached. Then Trace notices the guy at the next table with the good-looking woman, he even tells the man that pretending won’t work, he’ll still be gay no matter how many hot women he goes out with! When Trace see’s Aiden again it’s in the ER when Aiden comes in with a woman he rescued from being attacked. Once again Aiden decides to prove to himself that he’s not gay he sets up a date with Sue this time.
This date doesn’t even get started, after the first kiss Aiden calls Sue Trace! Night over!
On his way home Aiden stops at a gay bar to prove he’s unaffected by men. He’s not there an hour when he’s getting a blowjob from a random guy.
Two days later Aiden turns up at Trace’s work. They go for dinner and while they sitting there Aiden realizes that he might just be starting to fall in love with Trace. Then Aiden starts to panic. Both Trace and Aiden are unbelievably attracted to each other and can’t stop thinking about each other. The next several months aren’t easy by ny stretch of the imagination but they do manage to fall in love. They’re on a weekend break when they inadvertently become mixed up in a case that the CIA is setting up but one that Aiden isn’t involved in. After the weekend when Trace comes face-to-face with what Aiden does for a living he realizes that he doesn’t want anything to do with Aiden.
That’s it, no more! If you want to know how this fabulous story ends you’re going to have to get yourself a copy and read it. I must say with every book of Sara’s I read I fall more in love with her imagination! Go on, grab your copy of Not That Type of Guy.
Aiden Johnson is an assassin for the CIA. Whilst Aiden is on a mission in London his partner ‘Chuck’ has to take evasive measures when Aiden is being followed, the only problem with that is the evasive measure Chuck takes is pulling him into the men’s toilet and gave him the best blowjob of his life! The only problem with that is Aiden isn’t gay but the thing is, he really likes it! He has to keep telling himself that he’s not gay!
When Aiden returns to America he can’t stop thinking about Chuck and the blowjob and then he remembers the words of his father the one time he caught him masturbating to the NBA calendar over his bed – not the cheerleader version, telling him not to be such a faggot. Aiden is so devastated by his body’s betrayal all he can feel is shame. It gets so bad Aiden arranges a date with Jessica, a woman he used to date before she moved for work. The date is a washout; Aiden finds himself far more interested in the guy sitting at the next table. When Aiden takes Jessica back to her hotel everything goes wrong especially the fact that he can’t get hard.
Trace Williams is on a date with Derek, the only reason he dates him is because they both know they’ll get uncomplicated sex, no strings attached. Then Trace notices the guy at the next table with the good-looking woman, he even tells the man that pretending won’t work, he’ll still be gay no matter how many hot women he goes out with! When Trace see’s Aiden again it’s in the ER when Aiden comes in with a woman he rescued from being attacked. Once again Aiden decides to prove to himself that he’s not gay he sets up a date with Sue this time.
This date doesn’t even get started, after the first kiss Aiden calls Sue Trace! Night over!
On his way home Aiden stops at a gay bar to prove he’s unaffected by men. He’s not there an hour when he’s getting a blowjob from a random guy.
Two days later Aiden turns up at Trace’s work. They go for dinner and while they sitting there Aiden realizes that he might just be starting to fall in love with Trace. Then Aiden starts to panic. Both Trace and Aiden are unbelievably attracted to each other and can’t stop thinking about each other. The next several months aren’t easy by ny stretch of the imagination but they do manage to fall in love. They’re on a weekend break when they inadvertently become mixed up in a case that the CIA is setting up but one that Aiden isn’t involved in. After the weekend when Trace comes face-to-face with what Aiden does for a living he realizes that he doesn’t want anything to do with Aiden.
That’s it, no more! If you want to know how this fabulous story ends you’re going to have to get yourself a copy and read it. I must say with every book of Sara’s I read I fall more in love with her imagination! Go on, grab your copy of Not That Type of Guy.
October 27, 2016
Hmmm... I was expecting an "assassin" story... and I kinda got a "OMG I can't be gay, but he sucked my dick and I liked it" story... which is OK... BUT...
I must say that the scene with Trace in Rio was really the only one that really got to me... Maris? My heart was broken and at the same time I was ecstatic with joy... what a weird feeling! If the whole book had made me "feel" like that scene did... then this would have been a 5-star read... or MORE!!! :D
Don't get me wrong... I liked Trace and Aiden... they were good together. They just didn't click for me. I am fine with insta-love (lust? Whatever!)... but, I was expecting a "bad ass" in Aiden and got a... well, I'm not sure what I got, but it sure wasn't a bad ass assassin! I loved that he was thoughtful and that they did their "research" with a 15 member committee before they put a hit out... but I wanted "action"! Wild chases through the city! Hot sex on the run! Bullets flying and a cool, level headed assassin coming to the rescue... but, I got a guy who was gay... who had known he was gay for most of his life... but his favorite thing to say to himself and the men who are interested in him is "I am NOT gay!" Seriously? *headdesk*
So, I walk away from this story a tad bit disappointed... but that is OK. Overall it was an entertaining read and it is NOT Ms. York's fault that I made some wrong assumptions about this story... that is all on me! I have NO fear that there are plenty of kick ass, bad ass good guys out there, who just happen to be assassins... I just have to go find the right book... ;D
I must say that the scene with Trace in Rio was really the only one that really got to me... Maris? My heart was broken and at the same time I was ecstatic with joy... what a weird feeling! If the whole book had made me "feel" like that scene did... then this would have been a 5-star read... or MORE!!! :D
Don't get me wrong... I liked Trace and Aiden... they were good together. They just didn't click for me. I am fine with insta-love (lust? Whatever!)... but, I was expecting a "bad ass" in Aiden and got a... well, I'm not sure what I got, but it sure wasn't a bad ass assassin! I loved that he was thoughtful and that they did their "research" with a 15 member committee before they put a hit out... but I wanted "action"! Wild chases through the city! Hot sex on the run! Bullets flying and a cool, level headed assassin coming to the rescue... but, I got a guy who was gay... who had known he was gay for most of his life... but his favorite thing to say to himself and the men who are interested in him is "I am NOT gay!" Seriously? *headdesk*
So, I walk away from this story a tad bit disappointed... but that is OK. Overall it was an entertaining read and it is NOT Ms. York's fault that I made some wrong assumptions about this story... that is all on me! I have NO fear that there are plenty of kick ass, bad ass good guys out there, who just happen to be assassins... I just have to go find the right book... ;D
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