Who Said Witness Protection Was Boring? (Mobster Mayhem #2)

Another day, another ARC. Here's Aria Clark and JF Miev's "Who Said Witness Protection Was Boring?". It's the second novel in their Mobster Mayhem series.

["MATTHEW
It was supposed to be a quiet night of gaming. But then the power went out. No biggie—it happens here in Queens.
So, I went to grab food. That’s when everything went to hell.
My house was attacked. My aunt handed me a mysterious box, told me a code phrase and sent me running into the night to a secret meeting spot. There, I was supposed to wait for the call.
It came. Oh, did it. And with it a giant masked man who claimed he’s here to save me.
I tried to fight him—I’m suspicious by nature. But the only big thing about me is my mouth.
And besides, once he explained everything and took off that mask?
Yeah, you bet I’m seducing that hottie.

KIERAN
Code Molniya. I never expected to hear that name again. But on the night it happens, I’m ready for it. It’s my only chance to get to the bottom of my parents’ accident and I’m not letting it slip.
They were CIA agents like me, and there is more to their death than the Agency is willing to share.
So, I must take things into my own hands. And that includes the sassy, conspiracy-loving disaster of a witness that I get tasked with protecting. He’s shameless, a handful, and a bit crazy. He’s the first man I find cute. And he believes me. So, when he offers a trade that benefits us both, I don’t think twice.
The only caveat? The CIA can’t know what we are up to or we’ll both end up in jail."]

Kay, listen. You can claim to be straight all you want, Kieran, but that entire first chapter of your POV was basically about Matt’s pout and how confusingly adorable he was. And his eyes/hair. So keep telling yourself you’re not attracted to him (and his sass). 

But really, these two were adorable as hell, both enamored from the very start, protective as hell, and soooo soft for each other. They were partners in crime and best friends (and soul mates). 

I love how silly and over-the-top it was, how slightly unrealistic it was. It was filled with action and mystery and friendship. It was beautiful. 

Also, took me FOREVER (and more) to figure out the connection between the first book and this one. Kieran already spoiled it (a few times) before I fully connected all the dots. I'm calling the it's-been-a-while card.

Trigger Warnings: brief non-graphic flashbacks of past trauma (home invasion), violence, guns, death of loved ones, and more.

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