The Mercenary's Guide to Mishaps and Romance: The Hitman's Guide, Book 7

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars | 862 ratings

Price: 21.83

Last update: 12-20-2024


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Ellis

Why is it that the first attractive man to look my way mistakes me for a bad guy, stuffs me in the trunk of his car, and ships me off to an island where I’m positive the only thing waiting for me is my own murder?

I mean... yeah, Tavish is charismatic and fun, but did I mention the whole trunk thing? Oh, maybe I forgot to mention his peculiar group of friends who keep promising to “help” me, but why are they running around with masks and weapons while praising fences?

Tavish and his friends are actually the bad guys, aren’t they?

If I (somehow) look past all of that… Tavish really does seem like a nice guy. He’s caring, funny, and willing to risk his life to protect me. It’s become quite clear that if I’m going to get out of this alive, I’m not going to be able to do it without him.

Tavish

So maybe I mixed things up a wee bit and took Ellis on a tiny road trip that he might not have been privy to. Ellis doesn’t seem to overly mind. I mean, yeah, maybe he tried blinding me with aerosol spray… or maybe I was just blinded by his handsome smile.

The problem is that Ellis is in danger, but he knows nothing about this world he’s been thrown into. He’s sweet, kind, and has the biggest heart of anyone I’ve ever met. And I’m prepared to protect it at all costs.

Contains a charming man who lays on a Scottish accent to get his way, a bewildered vet tech who’s wondering why everyone around him is so strange, a parrot who may or may not want to steal Tavish’s man, and the Hitman’s Guide crew up to their usual hijinks.


Top reviews from the United States

  • ReddOne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fits right in....the middle
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2024
    So much fun. I love all the characters. This entire series has been phenomenal. Laughing never had so much confusion. Maybe pyjama boi will wake up.
  • Samantha T
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another perfect comedy
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2024
    This book was hilarious. I had no doubt this book would be great. Alice's brand of humor really makes for an excellent read for me. I just can't get enough of Leland, Jackson,  Cassel, Jeremy, and the lot. I adore Ellis. He might be a new favorite character for me. The way he was unerringly polite and no one knew what to make of it had me rolling with laughter. I also loved how absolutely clueless and funny Tavish was when speaking to Ellis. I couldn't help but think while reading this that I CANNOT wait for the audiobook. Michael is absolutely going to make this book 20 times better than it already is. I'm so happy and also so sad because I wish I could go back and read it for the first time again. 10/10 would recommend if you like a funny book. Also please be careful if you plan to eat or drink while reading this. You might choke on the hilarity.
  • Jessica B.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Wow. Ellis is the best.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2024
    I definitely never expected to like any characters more than Leland and Jackson, but I just absolutely adore Ellis. When reading Cassel and Jeremy’s book, one of the main complaints is that their voice is almost indistinguishable from Leland and Jackson. It’s just the way that Alice writes and so I kind of assumed again that Tavish would sound like Leland/Cassel and Ellis would sound like Jackson/Jeremy. Not so!! They actually both have a refreshingly unique voice. Ellis especially has a personality unlike anyone else in this series.

    We’ve seen plenty of nice and normal characters, but every last one of them is still confused, horrified, or annoyed by Leland. Ellis is so dang nice that he’s the first person to actually LIKE Leland without being even a tiny bit sarcastic by it. And by the end, Leland actually even speaks to Ellis like a normal Al, caring person instead of how odd he usually is when interacting with anyone.

    It’s so refreshing to see a character who isn’t remotely part of this world interact with all of our good “bad” guys. At the beginning they just have no idea what to do with him. I love that the gang is all here - except for Mason. Even Micah and Everly join in on the fun a few times.

    I really enjoyed the interactions and the banter, but once again the mystery part of it was convoluted. Like the previous book in the series, I just felt the case they were trying to solve was confusing and unbelievable. The only good mysteries in these books have been the ones having to do with Lucas and Leland’s past. Well, scratch that. The last book had that and I still didn’t like that mystery. Oh well. That’s not why we read these books, right? It’s to be entertained. And I felt like this installment was less repetitive since it focused on new characters it still familiar enough to fit right in with the rest of the series.
  • Lisa L Teetz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2024
    Just when I think this series can't possibly possibly get any better, along comes Tavish and Ellis to prove me wrong. I was hooked from page 1 and instantly adored Ellis. We start right off with the action, once again wonderfully woven together with hilarity, familiar faces we adore, the perfect amount of romance, and an intriguing mystery. I laughed out loud so many times, I flipped page after page captivated by the plot twists and turns, and I smiled at how adorable Ellis was as he embraced Tavish and his merry band of found family. I loved that we got a few chapters from Leland's POV, just the perfect amount to see more growth and emotion from him. The whole gang is back and just as fabulous as ever, but it did not overwhelm the sweet romance between Ellis and Tavish. It struck the perfect balance! I hope the author continues to bring us more from this world!
  • Jessi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another banger!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2024
    I love these books so much! That was definitely one hell of a meet cute. Def don't think I could forgive someone for bashing my head into a garbage bin. But love is funny. So good to see Leland and the crew. I def need to do a mass reread!
  • Golden Child
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tavish & Ellis
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2024
    Great read. Tavish lives for adventure and annoying Leland. Accidentally abducting the wrong man, Tavish must save Ellis and figure out why the bad guys want him. Ellis is not used to this crazy life that Tavish leads but figures out that to save himself, he must trust Tavish and his band of weirdos that are going to help whether he wants them to or not. Ellis is so kind, he’s suspicious. He gathers up all his badassery and joins in on the adventure. These two are great together. I really enjoyed this series. I’m hoping there’s more to come.
  • Bookworm
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tavish Gets His Story!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2024
    I was so happy Tavish got his HEA. He and Ellis are so cute together! Poor Ellis is just an average guy who gets pulled into the gang's mischief and mayhem. He doesn't know up from down half the time, and just goes along with the crazy while the gang tries to figure out what's going on in an effort to save him in the most ridiculous ways imaginable. Tavish and Ellis's book is just as heartfelt, action paced, and hilarious as the rest of the books in the series. Loved it from start to finish!
  • Lola C.
    4.0 out of 5 stars This is a trainwreck I couldn't stop looking at
    Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2024
    The title says it all. I am flabbergasted. What did I just read ? It was a fever dream that's for sure.
    It was not bad but definitely not what I had anticipated. I didn't understand half the things that were going on, I felt a bit like Ellis, hanging on for dear life, to a story that was a full speed trainwreck. But it was nicely written and intriguing enough for me to keep reading. I don't know if I want to recommend it or not, but this isn't your typical romance book.

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