Assassins Guild Series by Kris DeLake, Kristine Kathryn Rusch

Assassin Halina Layla Orlinskaya no longer kills for her country. She has fled to a space station in the NetherRealm. And now a space yacht has arrived, a space yacht filled with corpses, including her husband’s. Only her twelve-year-old son Misha has survived. And he has a message for her…This story marks the first appearance of Misha, the hero of Assassins in Love, which Rusch wrote under the pen name Kris DeLake. Kris DeLake is one of writer Kristine Kathryn Rusch’s many pen names... moreAssassin Halina Layla Orlinskaya no longer kills for her country. She has fled to a space station in the NetherRealm. And now a space yacht has arrived, a space yacht filled with corpses, including her husband’s. Only her twelve-year-old son Misha has survived. And he has a message for her…This story marks the first appearance of Misha, the hero of Assassins in Love, which Rusch wrote under the pen name Kris DeLake. Kris DeLake is one of writer Kristine Kathryn Rusch’s many pen names. In addition to writing as Kris DeLake in romance, Rusch also writes romance as Kristine Grayson (who specializes in paranormals) and Kristine Dexter (who prefers romantic suspense). In mystery, Rusch writes as the Edgar- and Shamus-nominated Kris Nelscott. In science fiction and fantasy, Rusch is known by her real name. She’s a bestselling double Hugo winner in science fiction. To find out more about her work, including her popular nonfiction blog, go to www.kristinekathrynrusch.com. less

When one killer falls for anotherAgent: MishaProfile: Highly trained in every method the assassins guild has to offer. Always goes by the book.Agent: RikkiProfile: Rogue assassin who kills only to rid the world of hardened criminals. Hates organizations. Always does it her way.Love becomes a matter of life and deathMisha's mission is to get Rikki to join the guild or give up her guns. He completely underestimated the effect she would have on him.. moreWhen one killer falls for anotherAgent: MishaProfile: Highly trained in every method the assassins guild has to offer. Always goes by the book.Agent: RikkiProfile: Rogue assassin who kills only to rid the world of hardened criminals. Hates organizations. Always does it her way.Love becomes a matter of life and deathMisha's mission is to get Rikki to join the guild or give up her guns. He completely underestimated the effect she would have on him...and what heat and chaos they could bring to each other... less

When Spy Meets Spy Agent: Skylight Profile: Seasoned Assassin Guild Super-Sleuth. Talented enough that she can write her own rules. Budget: Unlimited.Agent: Jack Profile: Main investigator for the loosely federated Rover Assassins. Guided by a strict moral code, fierce loyalty, and a sense of duty.More Than Sparks Will FlyOn opposite sides of a high-stakes game, lust lures two spies together in a passionate encounter... moreWhen Spy Meets Spy Agent: Skylight Profile: Seasoned Assassin Guild Super-Sleuth. Talented enough that she can write her own rules. Budget: Unlimited.Agent: Jack Profile: Main investigator for the loosely federated Rover Assassins. Guided by a strict moral code, fierce loyalty, and a sense of duty.More Than Sparks Will FlyOn opposite sides of a high-stakes game, lust lures two spies together in a passionate encounter. Little do they know that the heat of the moment would bind them, turning their worlds upside down. Hunted by deadly assassins, can the pair and their love withstand the onslaught? less