Nate Evans is a friendly neighbor, but he’s not a good guy.
Lemon Bosworth is the bastard daughter of a mafia boss, and Nate’s job is to keep her safe. Her father’s enemies are closing in, and it’s up to him to protect her.
Lemon hates her father. She knows what he is, what he’s capable of, but she wants to live her life free from all the drama.
When her neighbor ruins her first and only date, she doesn’t expect him to stake his claim. Nate is a sexy man and she’s attracted to him. Why would an older man like him want her?
He was supposed to keep his hands off the boss’s daughter, but Lemon calls to him. Not only does he want to protect her, but he also wants to keep her all to himself. Her innocence belongs to him and him alone.
Nate worries if the truth of his identity will finally come out. If it does, he’ll simply make sure she never knows the truth.
Have the cursed houses struck again?
Be Warned: anal sex
Excerpt:
“Your first date?”
She stopped and growled. “Don’t interrupt me.”
“You’re telling me this was your first date?”
“Yes, and I told you to stop interrupting me.”
“How?”
Lemon gritted her teeth. “What?”
“How is that your first date?”
“I have no idea what you mean.”
“How is he your first date? What the fuck happened to all of the other dates in between?” Nate asked.
His arms were folded across his chest, and she hated how muscular he looked. The scent of red wine was too much. Surely, she couldn’t get drunk from it soaking her skin.
She slapped her hands together. “It’s pretty simple. I haven’t been asked on a date, nor have I gone on one. There have been no men. No boys. John was the first guy to ever ask me out.”
“But what about you?”
“What?”
“Why haven’t you asked anyone out?”
“We’re getting off topic with this. Why did you ruin my date, Nate?”
“Does this have something to do with your dad?”
She tensed up. “What do you know about my dad?” She never talked about him, not to anyone.
“It’s pretty fucking clear to me you’ve got daddy issues.”
“How?”
“Your home.”
She shook her head. “You’re talking bullshit.” She turned on her heel, but she didn’t get to go anywhere as Nate held her arm, stopping her from leaving.
“I don’t think so. You want to know how I know about your dad? Your place. The pictures. You have so many of them with your mom, but none with your dad. Not a single one, and believe me, I’ve studied them.”
She tried to pull her arm away from him, but he wouldn’t let her go. “Leave me alone.”
“No. You followed me in here and now you don’t like it because I’m the one watching your back?”
“I don’t need anyone to watch my back. I don’t need a daddy figure.”
“No. You need someone to put you over their knee and spank your fucking ass. John isn’t a good guy.”
“No, what I need is a guy who is willing to look at me for me, but you know what, there’s no one around like that. Guys are just after what they can get and screw the women they hurt in the process.” She thought about her mother, and her own pain at what her father did.
“What you need, Lemon Bosworth, is a good, hard fuck!”
Nate pulled away and she gasped.
Neither of them spoke. Their raised voices went inherently silent as they stared at one another.
“I think I should go.” Staring at him after what he said, she couldn’t think straight. Not now.
“Wait,” Nate said. He didn’t touch her as she glanced back at him.
“What you said was cruel, Nate Evans.” She shrugged. “Do you think I enjoy being alone? You think going on that date tonight was easy for me?” She shook her head. “It was hard. I’m not … I don’t know how to be with men. I’m a twenty-year-old virgin, living alone.” She lifted a part of her stained dress. “Making clothes for fun. Tonight, I just wanted to forget who I was for a little while.”
“Damn it, Lemon, stop it.”
“I don’t look like the kind of women men want,” she said. “You think I don’t know that? Mousy hair. Curves, or as some people would put it, fat.”
“Don’t.” He took a step toward her, but she squared her shoulders, refusing to back down. “I thought … I thought you were a good guy.”
She moved toward the door, gripping the handle.
“I came to break up your date because I couldn’t stand the thought of another man touching what belonged to me.”
Hitman Next Door by Sam Crescent is a fast past erotic romance. I loved the character development. One of the things that draw me to Ms. Crescent’s work is her ability to make me really fall in love with her characters. I adore a strong character-driven story. This one is that.
Lemon is sweet, but she has a steel to her. She is strong. I liked that she is both soft and strong.
Nate is a hitman. He has had a rough past. He is also very protective of those he loves.
These two bring out the best in each other. I loved the intensity of this story. I cannot wait for more stories by Ms. Crescent I adore the worlds she opens for me.
5/5
Sprucing up the holidays
Written by Sydney Neblett on 20th Dec 2021
I think I need to find these houses! Every book brings a magical turn of events that lead to HEAs built to last, and this addition to the series has to be one of my favorites! The author combined the mafia with magical houses and the result was spectacular! I loved these characters! There was a bit of an age gap, but her innocence was meant to fit the gaps in his hard edges. The author added danger and that certain bit of angst from a father who wishes he was in his daughter’s life, keeping the story interesting and me enthralled until the very end. This was a wonderful Christmas read and I can’t wait to see what the next book brings after the little hint of sparks at the end.
5/5
Must Read Now
Written by Chris S on 13th Dec 2021
Another great story from Sam. I love this series and I think my new favorites are Nate and Lemon. Their chemistry is super with a few twists. Must read!!
4/5
Hired to protect her
Written by Jill on 13th Dec 2021
Cute story, and enjoyable read, but there was nothing unique or surprising about the story. Again, that's not to say I didn't enjoy it, but I would like to have been surprised by something.
5/5
Awesome Story
Written by Rhonda on 13th Dec 2021
Sam Crescent has written another cute and hot story in her series about "cursed" houses next to each other. The "curse" is the neighbors who live next to each other will fall in love. Lemon has heard that but she loves this house. Nate lives next door but he's not what he says he is! He is there to guard Lemon from her father's enemies. Lemon wants nothing to do with her father but when secrets are revealed, tensions are on the rise. Nate and Lemon have gotten together but both seem to be denying their feelings until she is really in danger. Will she forgive Nate for him keeping things from her? And will she finally want a relationship with her father! Such a good story and I devoured it in one sitting!
4/5
Love these books
Written by Susan on 13th Dec 2021
So enjoy these books! Want to move into one! Thank you! Cannot wait for the next one.
The he biker pres is still my favorite, but this is a very close second f.
5/5
Cursed House
Written by Amazon Customer on 13th Dec 2021
I love this series. You have to love the premise of two houses that bring soulmates together. Lemon and Nate were perfect together.
5/5
What A Read!
Written by Kindle Customer on 13th Dec 2021
What a wild and amazing story! This book is a must read. If I could give it more than 5 stars I would.
5/5
the Right Neighbor
Written by Kindle Customer on 13th Dec 2021
There is always a special story awaiting you when you open a Sam Crescent novel. This story did not disappoint. I loved the fantasy about the houses. Give me a hard-soft alpha hitman any day. Our guy is on his way to the love of his life. Good read!
5/5
5.0 out of 5 stars Sprucing up the holidays
Written by Sydney Neblett on 13th Dec 2021
I think I need to find these houses! Every book brings a magical turn of events that lead to HEAs built to last, and this addition to the series has to be one of my favorites! The author combined the mafia with magical houses and the result was spectacular! I loved these characters! There was a bit of an age gap, but her innocence was meant to fit the gaps in his hard edges. The author added danger and that certain bit of angst from a father who wishes he was in his daughter’s life, keeping the story interesting and me enthralled until the very end. This was a wonderful Christmas read and I can’t wait to see what the next book brings after the little hint of sparks at the end.
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What the fuck happened to all of the other dates in between?” Nate asked.\u003c\u002ffont\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\" face=\"times new roman,times,serif\"\u003eHis arms were folded across his chest, and she hated how muscular he looked. The scent of red wine was too much. Surely, she couldn’t get drunk from it soaking her skin.\u003c\u002ffont\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\" face=\"times new roman,times,serif\"\u003eShe slapped her hands together. “It’s pretty simple. I haven’t been asked on a date, nor have I gone on one. There have been no men. No boys. John was the first guy to ever ask me out.”\u003c\u002ffont\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\" face=\"times new roman,times,serif\"\u003e“But what about you?”\u003c\u002ffont\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\" face=\"times new roman,times,serif\"\u003e“What?”\u003c\u002ffont\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\" face=\"times new roman,times,serif\"\u003e“Why haven’t you asked anyone out?”\u003c\u002ffont\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\" face=\"times new roman,times,serif\"\u003e“We’re getting off topic with this. Why did you ruin my date, Nate?”\u003c\u002ffont\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\" face=\"times new roman,times,serif\"\u003e“Does this have something to do with your dad?”\u003c\u002ffont\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\" face=\"times new roman,times,serif\"\u003eShe tensed up. “What do you know about my dad?” She never talked about him, not to anyone.\u003c\u002ffont\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\" face=\"times new roman,times,serif\"\u003e“It’s pretty fucking clear to me you’ve got daddy issues.”\u003c\u002ffont\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\" face=\"times new roman,times,serif\"\u003e“How?”\u003c\u002ffont\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\" face=\"times new roman,times,serif\"\u003e“Your home.”\u003c\u002ffont\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\" face=\"times new roman,times,serif\"\u003eShe shook her head. “You’re talking bullshit.” She turned on her heel, but she didn’t get to go anywhere as Nate held her arm, stopping her from leaving.\u003c\u002ffont\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\" face=\"times new roman,times,serif\"\u003e“I don’t think so. You want to know how I know about your dad? Your place. The pictures. You have so many of them with your mom, but none with your dad. Not a single one, and believe me, I’ve studied them.”\u003c\u002ffont\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\" face=\"times new roman,times,serif\"\u003eShe tried to pull her arm away from him, but he wouldn’t let her go. “Leave me alone.”\u003c\u002ffont\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\" face=\"times new roman,times,serif\"\u003e“No. You followed me in here and now you don’t like it because I’m the one watching your back?”\u003c\u002ffont\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\" face=\"times new roman,times,serif\"\u003e“I don’t need anyone to watch my back. I don’t need a daddy figure.”\u003c\u002ffont\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\" face=\"times new roman,times,serif\"\u003e“No. You need someone to put you over their knee and spank your fucking ass. John isn’t a good guy.”\u003c\u002ffont\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\" face=\"times new roman,times,serif\"\u003e“No, what I need is a guy who is willing to look at me for me, but you know what, there’s no one around like that. Guys are just after what they can get and screw the women they hurt in the process.” She thought about her mother, and her own pain at what her father did.\u003c\u002ffont\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\" face=\"times new roman,times,serif\"\u003e“What you need, Lemon Bosworth, is a good, hard fuck!”\u003c\u002ffont\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\" face=\"times new roman,times,serif\"\u003eNate pulled away and she gasped.\u003c\u002ffont\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\" face=\"times new roman,times,serif\"\u003eNeither of them spoke. 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