This was fun and cute with some murder thrown in. I loved Elliana and her hitman with their interactions and how they met. It was great and I look forward to more.

AHHHHH OMG I didn’t know I needed this book in my life but I did, I am not one for much spice or anything like that when it comes to books, but this book just made my change my mind! I need more like this book like ASAP!
It was sooo good! I honestly could even read more to this story if there is going to be any!😍😍

Honestly this was so cute & really put me in the Christmas mood! I love everything Katie writes and this book was no exception. It was fun, enjoyable, and had a great plot that really hooks the reader.

This was a great instalove, easy read that any reader can enjoy for the Christmas season. It had me giggling and smiling the entire time. Literally loved this book so much. This was so good and I had so much fun reading this book going into the holiday season (and yes I know it's October, but I love Christmas season so much!).

Thank you NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Absolutely loved this!

If Dexter was a romcom this would be it. I think the romance was sexy and cute. Elliana and Theo had great chemistry & banter. I had a great time reading about them. I also liked how well matched they were. They were both bad asses.

The pacing is perfect. Nothing felt like it happened out of nowhere and the story stayed exciting.

The steamy scenes are good and the tension between these two is palatable.

This is set during Christmas. Having it set during the holiday does add a little something extra to the story since the holiday is the whole reason Elliana musters up the courage to speak to Theo. I thought Theo decorating her lawn with Christmas blow up decorations was too cute and funny.

This was delightful, exciting, and steamy. A perfect Christmas romance novella!

Rating: 5/5
🌶️ Rating: 3/5

So I loved this short little book! It literally had me from the very first sentence. It wasn't your typical spicy romance, however there was a lot of spice through out the book, but it had more to it than that. It was action packed which made it super enjoyable and a fast easy read.

In this book you follow a character named Elliana who has an extremely hot neighbor and within the first few chapters you find out the neighbor, Theo, isn't your typical boy next door, he's a hitman and his next job is to protect Elliana at all costs.

It's a fantastic short read and I loved it. Definitely give this a 4 out of 5 stars just because I wanted more!

I volunteered to read and review an advanced readers copy through Net Galley of How the Hitman stole Christmas . I really enjoyed reading this story . I found it darkly humorous . The characters are delightful and perfect for each other . Explosive expert Elliana has been lusting after her sexy neighbor. She watches him with her drone . Although she hates Christmas she got him a gift and finally convinced herself to give it to him . She never expected to find out he's a hitman and is in the middle of a hit . Theo has been lusting after Elliana just as long as she has for him . Theo is determined to win her over . When he finds she's got a contract on her he'll do everything to keep her safe including kidnapping her . This story is hilarious and the characters are unique and witty . A Sensational twist on a holiday romance . I highly recommend taking the time to read .

A big thank you to NetGalley and KR Press LLC for the eARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. I absolutely loved this book. It made me smile and laugh. Sometimes, that is just what you need in life. a good laugh. Elliana has never met her neighbor Theo although she has been spying on him for months! I would love to have a neighbor like Theo. He strips for her and other things! And the craziness ensues from there. The main characters had great chemistry and were just super interesting people. What a crazy fun story!! Keep them coming. 4.5 stars!!

Even though they haven’t officially met, Elliana and Theo have a strange relationship. She would watch him via her drone outside his window and he would ‘give her a good show’ in return. The evening she talks herself into stopping by to meet him, he happens to be in the process of killing a man. So what if he deserves to die… This book grabs you from the start. You never know what is going to happen. An entertaining read. I received an advance review copy from Netgalley in lieu of this review, which is my own.

I LOVED this book! It was such a fun, lighthearted read. The characters were fun, and they were made for each other!

This is definitely a book to add to the books you need to read this Christmas. It's quick and easy to read so perfect for sitting down one cosy night by the fire with a cup of tea and enjoying a hitman for the evening!

(Rating 3.5 stars but it only let's me do 3)

Elli had been watching her hot neighbor for a while, but it’ was ok as he knew and seemed to be enjoying it. When she gets up the courage to go introduce herself she gets more than she bargained for! He is a hitman, but a nice one! She sees what’s really going on decides to give him the benefit of the doubt, but is obviously very wary of him. He also really likes her and when he discovers she is in danger he goes to extreme measures to keep her safe. Originally she is so mad with him, but his dimples get the better of her and they cannot deny the heat between them. I loved how open they both were about what they wanted. He lets her in to his life, like no one before and she falls for his extended family as much as him. When you see hitman in the title of a book, you expect it to be dark but this was unexpectedly fun, sweet, hot and full of love. The fact that it’s set at Christmas added a nice touch to the story. I would definitely recommend to anyone as a fun Christmas read. I haven’t read any other books by this author, but will definitely be looking out for them now.

First thought: Wow! I wanted to read this because the title sounded fun but oh man this did not disappoint. It is a fast paced, blurred lined, action romance with lots of spice. No need to watch Diehard this holiday season if you want action, this will be your new replacment.

Elliana is a Christmas hating, ex-marine, explosive expert, and co-owner of a success security firm. To put it simply she is a major boss babe. For the last year she has watched her neighbor or dare I say ogled him via her drone as he stripped and did other unmentionables. This year she has worked up the nerve to go knock on his door and see if he wants to unwrap her as his Christmas present.

However knocking on his door set things in monitor that can’t be stopped. The sexy Theo is actually a hitman and he just killed someone. Elliana is torn if she should report him or not, as she has lusty feelings for him and the guy he killed was a genuinely bad guy who committed crimes agonist children. She decides not to report him and he has the nerve to ask her out to lunch and then setup Christmas decorations in her yard! She storms out to tell him off and he chloroforms her…

Elliana wakes up on a yacht in the middle of the ocean and oh man is she pissed! She doesn’t know if she wants to kill or bang Theo. She soon discovers the reason he kidnapped her was to keep her safe as she now has a hit out on her. She needs to decide if she’s comfortable living in the gray, as her life has taken a huge turn and she thinks she has feelings for a hitman!

This is a fun action filled story with lust, love, spice and whole lot of murder and mayhem.

Tropes you’ll find:

* Reversed grumpy/ sunshine
* He falls first
* Possessive + Protective
* Found Family
* Boss Babe MC
* Golden Retriever Hitman MC
* Mild Spice 🌶️🌶️

I have just discovered this author and was so pleased to read her latest. I've read a lot of her books and love the setup and subtle surprises she throws in to keep me turning the pages. Specifically for this book, I thought the banter between our main characters was top notch and had me snickering a time or two. Wondering if we will see the supporting characters get their own books down the road.

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a very fun and cute story. I only wish this had been a longer book. Loved the characters a hit man and and an ex-marine. Lots of humor and a mystery also. Loved it!

HOW THE HITMAN STOLE CHRISTMAS by Katie Reus. I loved this story! I was intrigued by Elliana in Protecting Rebel (you do not need to read that one in order to enjoy this story, but I do recommend it), She is tough as nails but, underneath, a truly good person with a good heart. Theo is simply yummy! I adored how fast he fell and how he would do anything for her, even if she protested. His family was fun too. The story itself has some danger, suspense and, of course, love! This is one I recommend for anyone that loves a tough heroine, a Hero that is all heart, and dangerous, at the same time, and a tale that keeps you captivated. (received ARC from NetGalley for honest review)

Eliana had no idea when she decided to spy on her hot neighbor, that he wasn't your normal everyday hot guy. Theo had no idea that when he decided to put on a show and encourage Eliana, that she would walk in on something that she shouldn't. What is a hitman to do? He's not going to miss his chance to finally get to know Eliana, and no one is going to get in his way. This was a fast read, but it had all the fun, sexy, adventurous times that you would hope for. I really hope that there are more hitman stories to come!

Loved the crazy way these two started off! Next door neighbors, no names, and self proclaimed stalking/voyeur-type interactions involving a drone. They had a great vibe that changed quickly when they finally met in person. Could Eliana get past Theo’s career and the whole kidnapping thing? She’s also a bit of a Grinch about the holidays and he constantly tries to spread Christmas cheer. They had great chemistry (sparks a-flying), had me laughing at times with their banter back and forth, and had a fair amount of action. There were some familiar friends that made an appearance…I’d call this book Red Stone Security adjacent. If you like Katie Reus’ long standing romantic suspense series, or if you just like a good protector romance, you’ll definitely want to read How the Hitman Stole Christmas!

3.5 stars

Thanks to Netgalley & KR Press, LLC for an ARC.

This is a quick pace romance full of cute banter, mystery, and found family. While quick development, still keeps you entertained and wanting to keep reading.

I had not heard of this author before, but decided to take a chance.

This was such a fun read, and the pacing is super-fast, which adds to the intensity of this 166-page read.

The FMC, an ex-military bomb expert, has a crush on her neighbour, who, unbeknownst to her, is a hitman. When someone tries to kill her, the MMC kidnaps her to keep her safe.

This insta-love story had some really funny moments, and was easily read in under an hour.

Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this book in return for my honest opinions.

This was so unbelievably cute for a hitman story lol. Theo and Elliana were absolutely obsessed before even speaking to each other and that is ALWAYS a plus in my book. I also think this was a reverse grumpy/sunshine. So when Elliana shows more sunshine at the end.... oh it's just so sweet.

It's hard to express too much more without giving spoilers but seriously... worth the read. And it was quick so that made it better. Hopefully Theos sister is the next book ;)

Thank you KR Press LLC for this ARC!