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Greg Boudreaux
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E.J. Russell
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If a megalomaniacal earth mage kidnaps your little sister, do you:
A) Kill him
B) Kill him
C) Kill him
D) Magically indenture yourself to him to ensure her safe return
Welsh water horse Nevan Quirke would have happily opted for A, B, or C but had no idea where his sister was hidden—so, option D it is. He’s not a fool, though. He made sure to limit his obligation to a single task.
Unfortunately, he neglected to nail down a few tiny details before the geas brand was seared into his skin, and now:
A) He can’t shift
B) He can’t swim
C) He can’t drink
D) If he fails, he’ll be bound to the mage for eternity
Oh, and that task? Assist in an assassination.
If only he weren’t so thirsty.
And if only his partner for the heinous job weren’t the most appealing man Nevan has seen in his entire thousand-year life.
Assassin by Accident takes place in E.J. Russell’s Mythmatched universe and is part of the multiauthor Carnival of Mysteries series. Each book stands alone, but each one includes at least one visit to Errante Ame’s Carnival of Mysteries, a magical multiverse traveling show full of unusual acts, games, and rides. The Carnival changes to suit the world it’s on, so each visit is unique and special. This book features grumpy sunshiny, hurt comfort, mistaken identity, opposites attract, unexpected derring-do, and of course an HEA—no matter how little the men in question think they deserve it.
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Good
- By Ashliegh Huffman on 02-23-25
By: Grae Bryan
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For a book that starts out as practically a comedy of errors.. if a rather dark comedy, the story and characters are very rich, but that is to be expected in this world that Russell has created. This world is complex and flushed out and filled with fascinating and in depth people. If you have read more in this world you may recognize many of the characters Seb and Neven run into but if you haven't you the story is not lessened for it.
Seb and Neven's story was so much fun and filled with action. Neven completely deserves someone who will care and live him as he is.
complex and fun
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Fantastic Romp
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As always, Greg Boudreaux adds that extra awesomeness that he excels at.
I will repeat the listen in days to
come.
Fits both the Carnival of Mysteries and the Quest Investigation world.
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Fabulous Folklore Fun!
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Loved it!
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Magical
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Mistaken identity leads to love and saving the day
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This story is a bit of a love letter to E.J. Russell fans- you get a tiny update on characters you fell in love with in past stories. For new readers, I recommend checking out the authors other stories, starting with ‘Cutie and the Beast’.
Another fun mythical m/m romance from Russell
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I also suggest reading all the quest investigation series and this one in audio as Greg B was absolutely fabulous.
In fact, I recommend reading all the books in this world as the people from those showed up at the end and one might be confused.
So in here we meet Nevan the magical water horse who is supposed to meet up with an assassin as he has been bound to an evil mage who kidnapped his sister.
Instead of the assassin, he meets Seb who is a nanny.
Right off the back the shenanigans ensue and these two adorable mcs fall immediately for each other.
I was so happy to get more Jordan time, please please please let me have his HEA.
From the epilogue of this tale, I am going to assume we will have more stories involving Nevan, well at least I hope so.
Also this was closed door sex scenes which I only accept from this writer.
This is necessary reading for the universe
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This has been such a fun world and I loved this story. Fans of the author will appreciate the cameos but it absolutely reads well as a standalone. The spice level is low. The one main scene is mentioned after morning after, so told rather than shown.
Very fun
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