Reviewed by Taylin
TITLE: Marvin
SERIES: Assassins to Order #1
AUTHOR: JP Sayle & Lisa Oliver
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 222 Pages
RELEASE DATE: February 22, 2023
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Ajani is a shifter without a conscience. Stolen as a child, hidden from the world, trained to kill without remorse. It’s all he knows. He works without question until someone targets the only bright light from Ajani’s dark past—Marvin.
Ajani had always known there was something tugging at his soul, or that special someone, but he doesn’t want to bring Marvin into his dark world. But then when had Ajani ever got what he wanted? The Fates chose Marvin for Ajani, and he’ll need all the skills he’s learned to keep his mate safe.
Marvin, previously known as AX4395, is finally happy in his life with the Thalassa’s and all the gorgeous children, but he will never forget the lost boys—those youngsters he used to visit regularly, the boys who grew up in cages. The scientists’ experiments he’d endured during his own time in captivity turned him into a hairy outcast and a legend—Bigfoot. Thanks to his skills, Marvin escapes the fate befallen so many, but he still remembers every boy, and the others he’d met along the way. When fate brings him face to face once more with the one special boy, he remembers above all others, Marvin knows his life will change forever.
But finding his fated mate exposes Marvin to a fearful foe—one who knows Marvin and Ajani, and all the other lost boys. Now it’s up to Marvin and Ajani to pool their skills and work together to prevent the unthinkable. Because if something were to happen to Marvin, then who would remember the lost boys and save Ajani’s soul?
REVIEW:
After being rescued by the Thalassa brothers; to help others like him, Marvin goes on TV to appeal to the lost boys. Ajani is one of those boys and is Marvin’s fated mate – he sees the broadcast. However, there are bad people out there, and to be with Marvin, Ajani must stop others from killing him.
Marvin is a spin-off book from the Tangled Tentacles series, which I loved. It was good to immerse myself in the same world again.
The story is told in the third person from the viewpoints of Marvin and Ajani. Oh, what can I say about world-building? Well, it’s not overdone, which suits my reading preferences. I like enough to form a picture, but not so overdone that I can count the brush strokes. Some scenes though are rather graphic e.g., splattered brain matter. So, if you have a queasy stomach, be warned. Personally, I love that the authors haven’t held back. The story deals with ruthless individuals – what’s the point of holding back on the visuals? – none. This is also a very well-sexed-up story, with plenty of action, washboard abs, and curved cocks.
Marvin has the heart of an angel, the looks of a model, and the stomach of an assassin. He comes across as a naïve, gentle soul who needs protecting – yet he has abilities that prove he can take care of himself. He is especially protective of the Thalassa children, and he has an affinity with those who were experimented on alongside him.
Ajani doesn’t get filled with warm fuzzies unless it involves Marvin. He was trained to be ruthless. Blood and gore are a necessary part of the job and he will happily indulge – especially if it means saving Marvin.
When Marvin becomes a target, Ajani and the Thalassa clan get involved with all their ruthlessness and planning. I have to admit, as delightful as Marvin and Ajani’s story is, my fav bits all include the Krakens and their mates.
I found Marvin to be a delicious addition to the Thalassa universe. I’m glad his story was told and I look forward to the next in the series, Ben.
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