4.4 (5 ratings)
ThrillerCrime ThrillerPolitical ThrillerAction Adventure
Merry Little Vengeance (Holiday Quick Kills Book 1)
Morally Grey CharacterVillain ProtagonistFemale Assassin
Most people unwrap presents at Christmas—I’m busy wrapping bodies.
This year, though, my usual routine got personal. Going home for the holidays wasn’t exactly my choice, but when you’re a hitwoman with a complicated family and a past that refuses to stay buried, things tend to get... eventful.
Let’s just say some skeletons should stay buried; others demand justice. And me? I deliver it.
If you’re into thrillers spiked with snark, a touch of holiday mayhem, and a heroine who’s equal parts ruthless and relatable, Merry Little Vengeance will make your season bright—just not for those who prefer their holidays warm and fuzzy.
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Reader Reviews
4.4
5 ratings
Carol G.
Aug 15, 2026
Loved it! A quick read, but a perfect Christmas thriller!
Kayla W.
Aug 15, 2026
Revenge is the sweetest gift
A family who has waited for answers of their missing daughter/sister finds Christmas to be anything but joyful. A visit home leads to a possibility of answers and revenge.
A family who has waited for answers of their missing daughter/sister finds Christmas to be anything but joyful. A visit home leads to a possibility of answers and revenge.
Rachel B.
Aug 15, 2026
“Merry Little Vengeance” is a dark and twisted holiday thriller packed with atmosphere and tension. Joan De La Haye delivers a fast-paced, eerie story that keeps you hooked from start to finish. A perfect pick if you love seasonal reads with a sharp edge.
Carina P.
Aug 15, 2026
A wickedly fun holiday thriller with a hitwoman who steals every scene — and she’s got vengeance simmering under every snarky line. Sharp, dark, and deliciously un‑festive in all the right ways.
Sandy G.
Aug 15, 2026
What would you do if you went home for Christmas and found that the man you’re sure murdered your sister had just moved down the street? Well if you’re an assassin like Marin you plot revenge.
This is a short story so everything happens pretty quickly but I enjoyed it much more than I expected. If you like an offbeat main character and dark humor then I’d recommend this.
This is a short story so everything happens pretty quickly but I enjoyed it much more than I expected. If you like an offbeat main character and dark humor then I’d recommend this.