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A review by winecellarlibrary
Hannah and the Hitman by Vanessa Vale
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
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First, I would like to thank the author and Valentine PR for providing me with an advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Tropes:
standalone romance
romantic comedy
magical realism
cat dad
he falls first
insta-love
dual POV
obsessed MMC
supernatural twist
small town
touch her and die
"mine"
Who hasn’t fantasized about meeting their soulmate at 30,000 feet? I know I have.
Jack is stunned by the sexy, smut-reading good girl on his flight from Las Vegas to Denver. Reading over her shoulder leads to an NSFW conversation about their sexual preferences before landing, expecting never to see each other again. That is…until Jack shows up at Hannah’s library to ask her out. He’s a hitman, but he’s not the only one with a shocking secret.
Hannah and the Hitman is a funny, light-hearted standalone romantic comedy. I generally only like romantic comedies in film, but Vanessa Vale’s latest book is a refreshing change of pace for me. While humor is definitely at its core, Jack breaks through Hannah’s insecurities and builds her up throughout the story. Whereas her family makes her feel invisible and insignificant despite having recently recovered from a brain tumor, Jack relishes every ounce of her, physically and mentally. Together, they explore the spicy romance tropes of Hannah’s dreams, revving up her wild side while simultaneously allowing Jack to merge out of the fast lane.
First, I would like to thank the author and Valentine PR for providing me with an advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Tropes:
standalone romance
romantic comedy
magical realism
cat dad
he falls first
insta-love
dual POV
obsessed MMC
supernatural twist
small town
touch her and die
"mine"
Who hasn’t fantasized about meeting their soulmate at 30,000 feet? I know I have.
Jack is stunned by the sexy, smut-reading good girl on his flight from Las Vegas to Denver. Reading over her shoulder leads to an NSFW conversation about their sexual preferences before landing, expecting never to see each other again. That is…until Jack shows up at Hannah’s library to ask her out. He’s a hitman, but he’s not the only one with a shocking secret.
Hannah and the Hitman is a funny, light-hearted standalone romantic comedy. I generally only like romantic comedies in film, but Vanessa Vale’s latest book is a refreshing change of pace for me. While humor is definitely at its core, Jack breaks through Hannah’s insecurities and builds her up throughout the story. Whereas her family makes her feel invisible and insignificant despite having recently recovered from a brain tumor, Jack relishes every ounce of her, physically and mentally. Together, they explore the spicy romance tropes of Hannah’s dreams, revving up her wild side while simultaneously allowing Jack to merge out of the fast lane.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Violence
Minor: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Murder