{"num_reviews":31,"add_this":[{"service":"facebook","annotation":""},{"service":"email","annotation":""},{"service":"print","annotation":""},{"service":"twitter","annotation":""}],"gtin":null,"id":3655,"can_purchase":true,"meta_description":"","category":["BBW\u002fRubenesque","Contemporary","Dark Romance","Erotic ","Lawless","May\u002fDecember"],"AddThisServiceButtonMeta":"","main_image":{"data":"https:\u002f\u002fcdn11.bigcommerce.com\u002fs-21532\u002fimages\u002fstencil\u002f{:size}\u002fproducts\u002f3655\u002f3941\u002fthehitmansvirgin1l_-_Copy__33587.1784327978.jpg?c=2","alt":"Genre: Erotic Contemporary Romance\n\nHeat Level: 3\n\nWord Count: 31, 000\n\nISBN: 978-0-3695-1482-0\n\nEditor: Lisa Petrocelli\n\nCover Artist: Jay Aheer"},"add_to_wishlist_url":"https:\u002f\u002fwww.evernightpublishing.com\u002fwishlist.php?action=add&product_id=3655","custom_fields":[{"id":"785","name":"Series","value":"\u002fseries-unhealthy-obsessions\u002f"}],"sku":"978-0-3695-1482-0","backorder_availability_prompt":"","url":"https:\u002f\u002fwww.evernightpublishing.com\u002fthe-hitman-s-virgin-by-sam-crescent-and-stacey-espino\u002f","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eUnhealthy Obsessions, 1\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fem\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eI saw her once.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThat was all it took.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eNow Callie West belongs to me.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eShe thinks I'm her protector. The man who rescued her when her life fell apart.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eShe doesn't know I've been watching her for months.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLearning her habits.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eMemorizing her smiles.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePlanning a future she never agreed to.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eWhen enemies from my past close in, Callie becomes a target. The safest place for her is with me.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe only problem?\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe closer she gets, the more dangerous my obsession becomes.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eBecause I'll do anything to keep her.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eAnd once I claim what's mine...\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eI never let go.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eExcerpt:\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eShe placed a bottle of beer down in front of one of the men, and he grabbed her arm, pulling her close. She let out a little squeal, and anger rushed through Evander as he stepped in closer. He gripped the man’s wrist, applying just enough pressure to make a point. The asshole attempted to fight for dominance, trying not to show he was in pain. The fool.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“That is no way to treat a lady.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“She’s no lady,” he said.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“You know what, Mitch, I think we should go and see Leah. She wants our money.” The guy who sat next to this fucker tried to play the peacekeeper.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eEvander released the man’s wrist and waited. He hoped the bastard would take him on. No one touched Callie. And he was always up for a good fight.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eThey left, as did the rest of the men sitting at the bar.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“Wow, er, thank you,” Callie said.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eHe turned his full attention to her.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“How’s your arm?” he asked.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eCallie looked down at herself and smiled. “It’s nothing. It’s all part of the job, right?”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“Dealing with asshole men, yes, I can see that.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eShe laughed. “What can I get you?”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“A beer.” He had no intention of drinking.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“I think I recognize you. Do you come in here often?” Callie asked.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“Sometimes.” He’d been coming in most nights, but rarely did she see him. Callie didn’t need to know that for the past couple of months, he’d been stalking her. He knew all of her movements, what she liked, what she hated. Even some of her taste in music, which was not the same as his. She loved modern pop. He was more into soul. There was also a nineteen-year age gap, but age was just a number.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“I thought I recognized you. If you don’t mind me saying, this place is beneath you. I know a good bar a few blocks from here that would be more your style.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“And why is that?” he asked.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“The suit. It’s designer, right? Trust me, we don’t get people like you in here that often. My boss tries to remember the glory days of years ago when it was the best thing going.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“If you don’t like the place, why do you work here?”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“I can’t afford to be too picky. The job market isn’t exactly open for me right now.” She shrugged. “I go where I need to. Besides, I’m not afraid of a little hard work. \u003cem\u003eYou\u003c\u002fem\u003e may not belong here, but I do.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eEvander thought of the file he had on her. Her mother died when she was eighteen, but before she moved to the city, she lived in a trailer park in a small town. He wanted to take her away from all of this. To fill her life with all the things she deserved.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eShe placed a beer right in front of him, and with no one else to serve, she grabbed a tray and headed out, scooping up the empty bottles and glasses that had been left on tables. 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Such a different concept but I loved it. Loved the danger and chaos. But the way he protected her was everything. This was hot and spicy, loved every minute of this. Perfect depth for a shorter story. ","date":"26th Jul 2026"},{"name":"PHOENIX96","rating":"5","title":"Obsession","text":"It's pretty surprising how the villain actually turned out to be a good guy and is good on her. The story was packed with exciting action scenes that kept me on the edge of my seat. The female main character was a bit naive at first, but she truly found her courage and grew so much by the end. ","date":"26th Jul 2026"},{"name":"Andrea R","rating":"5","title":"OMG--THIS IS SO AWESOME!!!","text":"To say I was excited about a new book by Stacey and Sam is a huge understatement. This is such a wonderful book and I was super excited to see it was the beginning of a series--so MORE TO COME--YES!!! This definitely is a must read!!! LOVED the whole book--it has it all.","date":"26th Jul 2026"},{"name":"Roberta R","rating":"4","title":"Hot, steamy and dangerous","text":"This is one steamy love story. It is a short story that takes about an hour to read. It was so compelling that I could not put it down. I had to find out the ending. It was full of steam, love and danger throughout the book. The danger came from an unexpected direction which was exciting. I highly recommend this book to all dark romance readers. ","date":"26th Jul 2026"},{"name":"DBG69","rating":"5","title":"Great book!","text":"I found The Hitman's Virgin to be a great read. Evander and Callie are well developed characters that keep you reading to find out what is going to happen next. This is a quick and enjoyable read. Read through in one sitting as I didn't want to put it down. Enjoy!","date":"26th Jul 2026"},{"name":"Danee","rating":"5","title":"Callie & Evander","text":"This is the story of Evander Watson and Callie West. Evander has been keeping an eye on Callie for months, learning her habits and seeing how hard her life is. When he protects and helps her one day, she thinks he is her savior. She has no idea that he has been following and watching her all this time, and that he is a hitman who eliminates anyone who gets too close to her or tries to take her away, because she belongs to him and he protects what is his, and she will find out soon enough. A great story and definitely recommended reading.","date":"26th Jul 2026"},{"name":"Nivlocte","rating":"4","title":"The Hitman's Virgin","text":"When Evander, a well-known hitman sets his sights on Callie West, a young bartender, all bets are off. Unbeknownst to her, she's been claimed by Evander without ever having met him. He may be cold and calculating, but we get to see a different side of him when Callie finds herself in trouble.\r\n\r\nEvander is proof that not all hitmen are heartless.","date":"26th Jul 2026"},{"name":"KKG","rating":"5","title":"Obsession","text":"Evander takes his obsession with Callie very seriously. One meeting was all it took for him to follow her everywhere and jump in at the chance to have her move in with him. Loved how protective he was of Callie and how Callie didn’t shy away from recognizing what his job was. Loved this couple! ","date":"26th Jul 2026"},{"name":"Luv2Read17","rating":"5","title":"He'd spend the rest of his life loving her","text":"Evander isn't a good man and accepted that he'll always be alone, especially considering his like of work. However, once he sees Callie, he knows she's different. Callie bartends at a strip club, and despite knowing she can earn extra money doing more, she just wants to tend bar. Neither of these characters knew how much they needed the other. Callie never really knew the kindness of others, so when Evander steps in and takes care of her, she is smitten. Once Evander knows for sure that Callie is attracted to him and not his money, he knows that she's his.","date":"26th Jul 2026"},{"name":"Karen99","rating":"5","title":"The Hitman's Virgin","text":"The Good and The Bad\r\n\r\nA hitman with an obsession living a dangerous life but cannot resist the woman who he rescues.\r\n\r\nA fast-paced steamy romance amidst the drama and danger of his job and showing that this woman is more than he could have ever dreamed about and stronger than he thinks with a wonderful HEA.","date":"26th Jul 2026"},{"name":"Shelly44","rating":"4","title":"So good!","text":"So good! I have read other novels by this author and enjoyed the novels. This novel did not disappoint. I loved Calli and Evander's story. I was excited to dive into this novel and it did not let me down. From the first chapter this novel pulled me in. My heart hurt for Calli and all she had been thru in her young life. I loved how crazy protective and possessive Evander was with her. I loved watching them both lower their guards and defenses and open their hearts to each other. So good! I can hardly wait to see what this author has coming next. ","date":"26th Jul 2026"},{"name":"Avid MC Reader","rating":"5","title":"Evander and Callie","text":"This is the first book in this series and lives up to its title. Evander, a hitman, spots Callie at the strip club where she works when meeting someone and becomes obsessed with her. He spends too much time at the club watching her and he also follows her around. When she is attacked leaving work, he is there to save her and takes advantage of the situation to take her home with him. Their relationship progresses from there but there is something about Callie that will put her, her coworkers, and Evander in danger. 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Crescent and Espino always create the best opposites attract, morally grey MMC, an FMC with a heart, and so much passion and emotion. I love this couple, they’re perfect together, he’s protective, and she helped him discover his softer side. He’s so careful with her, teaches her about the physical side of desire and showers her with affection and love. She grows stronger as her trust and confidence in him develops, which makes their relationship and story special! I loved it!","date":"25th Jul 2026"},{"name":"Chrissy L","rating":"4","title":"THe Virgin","text":"This book was so good and such a wonderful start to a new series! Sam Crescent pulled me in right away with great characters, intense chemistry, and an engaging plot. I can't wait to see what comes next in this series!","date":"25th Jul 2026"},{"name":"Bookbunny","rating":"5","title":"Never touch what's his","text":"Calli West worked at a dive strip club. Hey a girl had to pay the rent and eat. When patron tried to grab her, a tall stranger intervened. Evander had been keep a close eye on Calli. There was something about her that drew him in. When a customer tried to manhandle her, he stepped in. He thought things would be ok but he missed. Now she is bruised and needing care. I love that we know Evander is a hired killer but Calli is the one that stops him in his tracks. He has everything on her. He actually got lucky with that drunk. Unfortunately, Calli got hurt anyway. Evander did step up and take care of her. He even showed her that she was worth so much more. The twist was Byron. At first you think it was about a hit but nope. I don’t want to spoil the reason. I wonder if the other books in the series with be about the two guys that work with Evander.","date":"25th Jul 2026"},{"name":"itsthejo","rating":"5","title":"Obsessive possessive stalker antihero romance","text":"Book 1 of Unhealthy Obsessions. And a FANtastic start it is! Look forward to more from this world \r\n\r\n'The closer she gets, the more dangerous my obsession becomes.\r\nBecause I'll do anything to keep her.\r\nAnd once I claim what's mine...\r\nI never let go.'\r\n\r\nThe characters were very complex and complicated and compelling and dark and obsessive and possessive. Plot was intriguing and intense and well paced. World building was excellent and solidly drawn. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend!\r\n\r\nGrab a copy, kick back and enjoy the read!","date":"25th Jul 2026"},{"name":"Maleficent","rating":"5","title":"Evander and Callie","text":"Evander has been obsessed with Callie since he first saw her at a meeting where she works. Callie has not had an easy life; she barely makes ends meet working at the strip club as a bartender. Evander has been showing up often to watch her and is there when a man tries to assault her, he stops and takes her to get patched up. Evander is the first person to take care of her and see what she wants. He is concerned his feelings for her will put her in danger.\r\n\r\nHe will have to call in favors when she is abducted.","date":"25th Jul 2026"},{"name":"Kris08","rating":"4","title":"A bit dark...","text":"Unhealthy Obsessions: Evander and Callie\r\n\r\nAn innocent working in a ‘gentlemen’s’ club, and the hitman who is obsessed.\r\nAction, drama, steam, twists…. It has it all….","date":"25th Jul 2026"},{"name":"Reensburger","rating":"5","title":"Evander is my new book boyfriend","text":"I love a man who will do anything for his woman. Evander is obsessed (in a good way) with Callie. I dont want to give away too much but lets just say that Sam Crescent writes yet another morally Grey hero that I can get behind. Even if he does bring danger to both himself and Callie.","date":"25th Jul 2026"},{"name":"Ali80","rating":"5","title":"Grabs you attention","text":"The Hitman's Virgin is a dark, intense romance that grabs your attention from the very first page. 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