Come Back: Dirty, Dark, and Deadly #2

Come Back is the second book in the Dirty, Dark & Deadly Series, Come is the first in the series and is a novella that focuses mainly on Harper Tate and encounter with James Fenici. Now this series has some overlap with prior books that J.A. Huss has written. I'll link the reading order to these books at the end of this review. Each one is absolutely fantastic and although not all tie in to this series, they all should be read.A favor has been called in, after all in this business it all comes down to who owes you something and how you can manipulate that to your benefit. But the package that has James in the middle of the Colorado prairie isn't what he was expecting. Sasha isn't your typical thirteen year old girl. She's been around enough of the company men to know the score and her father made sure she could hold her own. But this little complication might just give James answers he didn't know he needed.When James gets to Harper it is clear that they have to be on the move. Getting her to trust that she is not his contract is proving to be harder than he originally thought. Harper soon discovers that the pasts are far more connected than she ever imagined. But there are still too many unanswered questions, and alliances are far too blurred to trust anyone.As James, Harper and Sasha make their way back to California pieces start to fall into place, but who is working for who is still unknown. Each one of them holds their own secrets, secrets that they can't yet reveal and until they can find a way to trust that the other won't use that against them - they find themselves having to take a chance and let things unfold.--------------------------This book kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. From the first page until the very last my stomach was in knots. The suspense never let up for one second. This is the kind of read that has your mind whirling with possibilities and conspiracies because the author is playing this close to her chest. One thing I have learned from reading her books is that eventually everything will come together and make sense, but not until she wants you to see the big picture.This story is shaping up to be such a complex plot that is completely captivating. After reading the last seven books, I think this series might end up being my favorite of the group.Harper is still a bit of a wild card. She isn't as innocent as she lets on and although you get her POV, she is not quick to reveal too much of her true self. She is that heroine that is both vulnerable and strong and there has not been one single thing about her that has caused an eye roll or a frustrated sigh.Sasha was as bad-a as you can get. This little assassin smurf stole the show completely. When she was first introduced in Slack, I knew this girl had a story to be told and it is turning out to be far more than I ever expected. I absolutely loved the shifts between her personas - it was easy to forget that she was just a kid... but then something would crack that tough exterior and the little girl would shine through. I was left completely torn between wanting to adopt her and ask her to be my BFF.James.... What can we say about this man that can do him justice? He is that alpha male type but even as a cold-blooded killer, there is a bit of light that exists buried beneath all the blood. Ronin, Ford, Spencer... they all had something that made you love them, but James just has that it factor that has you both praying for his redemption and not wanting him to change one thing about himself.Don't think this book is all about the action - the delivery of the heat is just as captivating as the suspense. James is that dominant kind of lover, one that doesn't mind being vocal or ensuring that Harper knows exactly how he wants to be pleased. Throw in a bit of backdoor-play and the most romantic and erotic public bathroom scene EVER, and you will be as wet as you are intrigued.JA's writing goes far beyond the box of New Adult that she finds herself in. She absolutely killed it. There was not one part of this story that became dull or over indulgent. A solid story and plot with so many possible ways it can play out. After finishing this book I was still so amped up and still can't seem to stop thinking about it. This series is one of those that no matter what romance category you fall into, this is one that you'd love.The ending was not a cliffhanger. There is still so much of this story to be told and you don't get closer to the final answers - but a phase of the events of this plot line is concluded and leads you into the next phase of the story that will be released around November 2014.Reading Order of her prior series:Rook & Ronin:TragicManicPanicFord: (Meet Merc & Sasha)Slack: A Day in the Life of Ford AstonTaut: The Ford BookSpencer: (Meet James)Bomb: A Day in the Life of Spencer ShrikeGuns: The Spencer BookComeCome Back

Pardon my language but COME BACK by J.A. Huss is hands down f&*%ing AH-MAZZING. With that being said, this book is a MUST READ!! You will not want to put this book down. And once you are done with the book, you are left begging for more of Harper, James, and Sasha. All I can say is that J.A. Huss is one of my favorite authors and everything she writes is PERFECTION for me.Harper can be mine. No-Harper will be mine. All I have to do is complete the mission. Death is a business deal. And I just shook his hand.JA Huss was able to weave so many layers of raw, gritty, sexiness and suspense in this second installment. Hold on to the edge of your seats, Ms. Huss will put you through one of hell of a sex, dirty, thrilling ride that will leave you holding onto your breath as she spellbinds us with James, Harper, and Sasha. You will be left second guessing yourself as to who to trust. And to top it off you will be left speechless and be saying WHAT THE F*&%$ on repeat.“If death is a deal, then love is a promise.”JA Huss definitely titled this series perfectly. It is Dirty, Dark, and Deadly. In this many facet and intertwined layers of storyline and characters, secrets, lies, betrayals, and trust are exposed. Picking up where it last left off in COME, James is sent to retrieve a special package. In his case, this package was one feisty, smart, and tough 13 year old girl named Sasha. When James and Harper are finally reunited, the duo must tackle the most important factor of their relationship: TRUST. We all know that trust must be earned so James tries his hardest to instill that in Harper even if it means trying to f*&%# the truth right into her.“You belong to me. You’re mine. So if you stay, you need to understand that. You’re mine.”As the story progresses, Harper and James past and present begins to collide. A long time connection from their youth unravels that James and Harper were meant to meet. Promises were made. Love was destined. Businesses were dealt. Secrets were left buried. And motives are being questioned. So who is there to trust? James? Harper? Sasha?What we know for sure is the Company is after something. And James wants Harper to trust him but how can she when James won’t tell her the truth. The doubts Harper has about James is justified. But one thing is for certain, James did his best trying to f*&% his way into her heart and mind. Will James be able to keep his promise to Harper and come back in 10 days?James and Harper’s story is filled with excitement, suspense, and steam. Secrets begins to unfold. Betrayals begins to unravel. And the truth...well that’s for us to find out what JA Huss has in store for us. They say the eyes are useless when the mind is blind. Well in this case, JA Huss will open our eyes to one mind-blowing story that you can’t help but have your eyes glued to your kindle. Business is business. Love is a risk. The heart is vulnerable. The truth hurts. Nothing is black and white. And behind the eyes of James, Harper and Sasha is a story to be told. So be prepared for their COME BACK!!!“If I tell you to walk through fire, it’s because I know beyond a doubt that you are fireproof. If I tell you to take a bullet, it’s because I know you that you are bulletproof. If I tell you to walk away from me, its because you know I will come back for you. No matter what I tell you to do, you will do it, and you will be safe because I said so. Because I love you. Because you trust in my love.”All I can say is J.A. Huss is a mastermind mind. She will hook you with her amazing talent as a writer. The storyline is f*&%ing phenomenal. The characters are real, sexy and gritty. And the emotions are raw. COME BACK is definitely a 5 star read and I just want to shout on the rooftops…. “GO READ THIS SERIES. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!” I seriously can’t wait for third book. I am greedy for MORE. November needs to hurry. I need more James. I need more Harper. And of course, I can’t forget the Smurfette, Sasha. <3“You and me, Harper, we’re in this together. I’m the only one of you should always trust. No matter what’s happening. I’m the one you look to. Because everything I’m doing is for you and me. Not just you, not just me. But both of us.”

My immediate reaction after reading this was "***k me." Closely followed by a feeling of Hope. Maybe a little naively but I hope for everything to work out perfectly. For James and Harper to be free of the her father and The Company, for James' debts to be repaid and for them to have some sense of normality.But I know there is a long way to go before (if) that happens. In the already complicated weave, another thread is added in the form Sacha. By all intents and purposes she should be another victim of The Company orphaned at 13, looking for answers and revenge; never quite trusting of James' intentions she is a new member of the fold.I was endeared to Harper straight away, she has a steely strength to her but there are also a few moments of vulnerability that show once in a while - in these moments I want to hug her, even though the I'm sure she'd kick my ass. There were quite a few times I wished Harper could channel some of sasha's strength, luckily she has James.The history of how James came to know her is unfolded in this instalment and he's feelings for if taken without suspicion are pure, Harper however holds back emotionally as much as she can. Sexually however it's all guns blazing.The way in which this instalment is left was brilliant, not because I can handle the wait (I can't) but because I appreciate the layers to this story and if I have have it right I'm clinging onto James' words:"I can't promise you we'll never be apart. It wouldn't be honest. But I can promise you one thing. If I leave you, I will come back."

I'm lost for words, oh no here they come. I've just finished Come Back and I feel happy, anxious and aaahhhh. I'm in awe of this Author, how can so many books be linked together in such a fantastic twisted way. Come/Come Back can be read as a stand-alone series but also if you want you can start at the beginning as I did with of Tragic (Rook & Ronin). The characters in this series are amazing, Harper Tate (Lionfish) is a runaway from her Father (The Admiral) leader of The Company where as a child Harper was promised to a man at the age of Six and boys are turned into Assasins like James Fenici (Tet). The sex scenes in this book are so hot, one in particular in the men's bathroom had me all hot and bothered and then five minutes later I was close to tears. An absolutely amazing read, I couldn't recommend this enough. I will be biting my nails in anticipation of Come #3.

Wow, what a rollercoaster of a series so many twists and turns!! James, Harper & Sasha are brought together – so many secrets, who can they trust, can they even trust each other, what’s their end game? Loved the plot & the characters, Sasha is fantastic so happy she’ got her own book - Wasted Lust. Haven’t read the Rook & Ronin, Ford or Spencer books but having been introduced to them briefly at the end of Coming for you I plan to go back and read them before both Mercs and Sasha’s books.

Wow, what a brilliant read! I'm exhausted with all the twists and turns in this wonderful story. It truly is dirty, dark and Deadly. It's very well written, so much so, that it takes a very talented author to include all the intrigue and suspense, without confusing the reader, that this book contains. It is now one of my all time favourites and I can't wait for the next in the series

What can I say? This series is frustrating the intercourse out of me, it's so twisted, the twists have corkscrews. 30% of the time I want to throw my ereader at the wall and scream! But, do you know what? I COULD NOT put this down until I was finished, I snapped at my toddler when she spoke to me, and I CANNOT wait until the last volume is released.