Format: Book
Agnes, the writer of the food column 'Cranky Agnes', has staked her net worth on the wedding that she's trying to organize for the weekend, but things haven't been going according to plan. Her troubles begin when a dognapper breaks into the house she's recently bought and tries to take her dog at gunpoint. But, being friends with an ex-mobster has its advantages as he sends his Shane to Agnes's home to protect her.
This is a fun read. If you like chick lit with suspense added in, then this may be a book for you. I laughed through this book as you learned about Agnes' past history with frying pans and why she has that little voice in the back of her head. The book is full of action with hitman after hitman either trying to steal Rhett, her hound, or for some reason, kill Agnes. It's hard to talk about much of the plot without giving too much away, so I won't.
I will however, warn those who may be going into this book looking for a traditional romance setup, to suspend those expectations. This book is not primarily a romance. The way Shane and Agnes meet is anything but traditional, and it works that way with pretty much every other relationship in the book as well.
Overall, Agnes and the Hitman is an entertaining romp that is full of quirky characters, lots of family angst, and satisfying resolutions. The only thing I can think of that would have made the book more satisfying would have been if the recipe of Agnes's pecan sour cream buttermilk pancakes had been included.
Reviewed by Sara.
