Marked by an Assassin

by Felicity Heaton

[Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading]

I have been following the Eternal Mates series from the beginning as such I am completely invested in the characters that I have encountered as a result. Marked by an Assassin, which is book #8 in the series was no exception. One may expect that after reaching this far in the series, there is nothing more that could be written to keep readers interested, however, this is not the case. Each story just keeps getting better and better. There are so many interesting characters that one cannot help but wonder if they would be getting their own story. It would be interesting to know what makes them tick.In the first couple of chapters, the author provides sufficient background information on the main characters which helped to set the pace for the remainder of the story. The story is filled with sufficient action, drama and romance to keep readers interested from start to finish.Marked by an Assassin is Harbin’s and Aya’s story. They are both snow leopard shifters. Harbin is Cavanaugh’s brother. Cavanaugh’s story was told in Craved by an Alpha. The history that existed between Harbin and Aya is what led to their current situation. A situation where Aya wants revenge against Harbin for what she believed was betrayal and Harbin wanting revenge against the Archangel huntress responsible for the decimation of his pride. To help achieve his goal Harbin had joined the guild of assassins. Being a part of the guild is what led to him crossing paths with Aya once again after forty years as someone had taken out a contract on her life. From the moment their paths crossed it was evident that they were attracted to each other. They tried fighting it, but it proved difficult, especially when they discovered they were each other fated mate. Will they give in to their desires or will their need for revenge, prevent from ceasing their destiny.One cannot help but like Harbin. He is bitter and angry about the events of his past. He came off as cold and ruthless, but as the story progressed it came to light that beneath that cold and emotionless exterior existed a man of honour and compassion. Aya proved to be Harbin’s equal in every sense of the word. She is strong, smart and compassionate. It was easy to see why they complemented each other so well.The writing is what I have come to expect from this author. The story grabs your attention from the first chapter and holds your interest to the very end. You can't help but feel as if you are a part of the story. The action was intense and the romance was heartwarming. One of the things I like about this series is the all the books can be read as a stand-alone and this one is no exception. If you have not read any of the books so far I would recommend that you do so now. A note of warning the moment you begin reading you need to be prepared as you would not be able to stop at just one as this is series that keeps you enthralled and leave you wanting more.I Received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.I was not offered an incentive nor was I compensated in any size, shape or form. This review represents my honest opinion of this title.