The first thing that hooked me in and kept me reading this story was the eerie atmosphere the book opens with. K.A. Meriken outdid themselves with this book. This story has it all, its dark and intense the characters are both morally skewed and damaged. Their world is not for the faint at heart. I’ll keep this review as spoiler-free as possible.

Robert is no stranger to death. He’s been dealing in death since he was 16 years old and doled it out for his employer until he finally decided to end it all and kill himself until a twist of fate derailed his plans. That twist came in the form of Nathan, a young man who relies on prostitution to secure his livelihood.

Nathan and Robert are both damaged individuals plagued by personal demons. Robert is a closeted assassin wary of the violent crime ridden world he lives in. Nathan is a good-looking out and proud gay man who uses his appearance to keep people from digging below the surface where a world of hurt exists. Nathan made the poor choice of being the escort for Robert’s boss. A man who cruelly kills his enemies and his toys once he’s done with them out of fear. One cannot be a crime boss and gay.


The attraction between Nathan and Robert is palpable. I was instantly smitten with these two and angered with Robert for all the hell he puts Nathan through before finally coming to his senses and embracing an integral part of his nature that he has denied for 2 decades. These two ladies have once again penned a fabulous novel that had my heart racing, practically beating out of my chest towards the end! This story was everything I expected and so much more. If you are looking for a fast-paced, heartbreaking, heart-pounding action-packed story. Give this one a try. I absolutely loved it!
*ARC provided for review at my discretion*

I’m reviewing the audio edition. These authors are always on my watch list and when I get the stories in audio, I’m extremely happy. A story starting in a cemetery gives a feel what kind of story it will be. These ladies know how to write the on edge, dark romance. The characters are neither angels and when thrown together get into plenty of trouble. The story flows right along. The narrator, Wyatt Baker does an excellent job of bring these guys to life. This audio held my attention from the beginning to the end. As always, I’m always waiting for something new from these authors.

the cover is ridiculously gorgeous but this is really not my thing. I loved the characters! they were good, strong characters. strong enough that i didn't care about the plot at all. I don't even remember it anymore.

Setelah baca 3 novel dari penulis ini, novel ini yg paling gue suka, mungkin karena ada adegan aksi nya juga haha
Rekomendasi pokoknya

We Met in Death is a dark romance with fast-paced action and a message about always being able to turn your life around.

The main characters did things that can’t be forgiven or undone, but since this is fiction, I’m not going to focus on that. Instead, I’m going to emphasize the fact that they were able to change the course of their lives, and make a new start. Robert, more than Nathan, had a lot on his conscience and, for many years, did awful things. But, he was able to put all that behind him and make something better of himself.

On the night Robert had planned to end his life—because that was the only way out of his current situation that he could think of—he came across Nathan in a cemetery. It was the night Nathan was supposed to die too. But what was to be their last night, turned out to be the beginning. They went through way too much together. They ran and they went into hiding; they broke many laws; they faced betrayal and prejudice. They also witnessed kindness and support from people who seemed the least likely to help them.

Family ties don’t break easily and that became very apparent here. Even after years of estrangement, Robert’s family came together in order to help him and Nathan. They provided them with a place to lay low, and they lied to save them. At the beginning of the book, I thought I was in for a road trip story about two guys crossing a continent while on the run from a loan shark. After an unexpected plot-twist, what I got in the end was an amazing story about family, loyalty and love.

I have to say that I wasn’t a big fan of Nathan in the beginning. He kept making mistakes and getting them in more trouble. Fortunately, that changed soon, and he became a very likeable character. My favorite of the two, though, was Robert. He was such a complex character. He did bad things, he felt remorse for them, but he still kept doing them. He made many mistakes in his past, which was a dark one, but once he found that one person he connected with, he was prepared to endure everything in order to save him. The same went for his family. Even though he hadn’t seen or talked to them in years, even though he didn’t have any real connection with them, or even really know most of them, he cared for them; he defended them with a vengeance, and he was ready to sacrifice himself in order to save them. Granted, they were in danger because of him, but still…

At the beginning, and for more than half the book, Robert kept going back and forth in whether he liked Nathan. He had an erratic behavior and changed his mind from one breath to the next. He didn’t want to accept his feelings, and treated Nathan very poorly. That brought some relationship angst to the story, which was necessary in order for Robert to accept himself and open up to a future with Nathan.

The last few chapters of the book packed in so much action and suspense that I was on the edge of my seat while reading. That showed to me how well-written it was since it’s very rare that a book is able to get that reaction from me for an action scene. After all that nail chewing, the vibe of the story changed completely, and a sweet epilogue gave our characters their hard-won happily ever after.

I enjoyed reading We Met in Death very much, and I think it’s a must-read story for the lovers of dark romance. Finally, I want to mention that amazing cover from Natasha Snow. It’s so perfect and fitting for the story.

Reviewed by Ky for The Novel Approach

Setelah baca 3 novel dari penulis ini, novel ini yg paling gue suka, mungkin karena ada adegan aksi nya juga haha
Rekomendasi pokoknya