Behemoth: Omega Assassins Club Book 3, Kiki Burrelli

I always love it when those that are perceived as the weak, those that only need protection, show everyone how incredibly bad-A they really are.  In this case, River is one of the best.  Not only is he stellar at his job, well, at least until he chooses Behemoth as a target, but he's honest with himself and knows what he's about.  That knowledge and determination and skill give him an inner strength that so many people lack.

And there's another special place in my heart for the big men that have only a desire to love and protect.  Sure, he might be a cold-blooded assassin, but that doesn't mean there isn't a heart buried down in there somewhere.  Behemoth's strength comes from his desire to put family above himself.  And River too.  When we finally get to see inside his great big heart there's no going back.  From the first moment I glimpsed more I knew he'd be perfect.

The connection between Behemoth and River begins with a more antagonistic side before it morphs into something infinitely dear.  I liked their banter, their confusion, and their boldness.  Combine that with some scorching chemistry and a whole lot of tender feels and you've pretty much got my favorite combination.  But I think it's the trust they have in one another that really sells me on them together.  Yes, Behemoth has a moment where he believes self-sacrifice and a little "bondage" is the right way to go, but once he realizes their futility he trusts River to be his bad-A self.

The relationship progressed well with very little angst and a whole lot of banked passion until one confrontation let it all out.  From that moment on it was clear to River that they were meant for one another.  I liked the clear road in his mind, that no matter the obstacle, he was in it for the long haul.  The drama that brought them together and gave them the most grief was pretty linear in that it made sense and flowed well.  While the villain was a bit cliche in their insanity and their accomplices, it wasn't less interesting because of it, it was just an obvious plot point that was well-written and worked for the story and the characters.

When the dust settles it's clear that there is more for them than just their jobs up to this point.  Together they have a family both in the OAC and in the little one they create.  Their world is one that I'd be interested in reading more of.  I didn't know about this series before this book and I'll definitely be looking into it.

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The big, bad wolf meets his match in this pint-sized assassin…

When the angel of the Omega Assassins Club, River, is given a second chance on his latest mission, he swears this time, he’ll put that bullet where it belongs, right between the eyes of the hitman who nearly killed his packmate.

Known only as Behemoth, the hulking alpha hitman is feared due to his humongous bulk, but he’s not all talk. He’s a ruthless warrior who sold his soul long ago and has spent every moment since then earning his nightmarish reputation. So, when he catches the tiny omega trying to put an end to him, he should have no problem repaying the favor.

River’s inability to kill the alpha a second time forces him to believe there must be more to the man of legends beyond the way he makes River feel warm all over. How can he feel safety in arms that have done so much evil? Behemoth’s sole goal in life has been to protect his younger brother but the things he’s done to ensure a safe future have convinced him that he is a monster—only River can see through to the good man within.

But, Behemoth made his deal with the devil and now, the devil wants his due. All he has to do his hand over his angel.