Where Death Meets the Devil: Codaby L.J. Hayward
Self-published
LGBT, novella, romance, contemporary
Jack Reardon's homecoming isn't quite as peaceful as he hoped it would be...
Ten hours ago, Jack Reardon completed the messiest case of his career. Lucky to get through it with his life and a promotion, all he wants to do is catch up on missed sleep. Which won't happen thanks to a bothersome house-invasion from assassin extraordinaire, Ethan Blade - who is also the reason he almost lost his life and job...
This Code for "Where Death Meets the Devil" follows immediately after the ending of the novel and is best read afterwards as it does contain spoilers.
Coda picks up right after where Where Death Meets the Devil left off. In a sense, it's like a last chapter or epilogue as it ties the ending even tighter but also sets anticipation for the sequel (as it is now confirmed that there'll be more!)
I loved every thirty-three page of this. I simply devoured Coda, because I just love Ethan and Jack and their world. I'm amazed how much Hayward managed to fit into this without making the short story feel crammed; there was all the same elements that the book had, from fast-paced suspense to steamy romance. And Ethan's just adorable - deadly, yes, but adorable too, especially when he's with Jack.
Now I'm anticipating the sequel like nothing else!
5 of 5 stars
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