As promised for my December 21, 2025, blog post, today, I’m reviewing Rose Maefair’s latest release, A Job Well Done, a m/m contemporary romance.
Title: A Job Well Done
Series: N/A
Author: Rose Maefair
Genres: Contemporary MM Romance
Tense/POV: Third person/alternating POV
Tropes: Forced proximity, not quite enemies to lovers, hitman trope
Themes: Awakening for one character
Heat Rating: 4 flames
Length: 78,983 words/270 pages
Release Date: December 21, 2025
He was hired to end Bryce’s life… not crave his touch.
Blurb: Alex is a hitman with ice in his veins and a job that never allows for second thoughts. His latest target: Bryce Phillips, a small-town mechanic whose easy smile, generous spirit, and striking good looks captivate Alex from the first time he sees him. But orders are orders, and Alex never lets feelings get in the way—until now.
When an unexpected encounter brings Alex face-to-face with Bryce, the line between hunter and protector blurs. Drawn to Bryce, Alex finds himself with an impossible choice, forcing him to make a split-second decision that will change both their lives forever.
In a world where trust is deadly and every moment counts, can two men on opposite sides of a contract find a way to survive—and maybe even something more?
Note: It is a standalone story and does not end on a cliffhanger.
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****
As soon as I read the blurb, I was in. This is my first hitman romance, so I was looking forward to it, especially a m/m romance.
Alex comes from a family of hitmen. His latest job is to “silence” a man who saw too much. And that man is Bryce Philips, a mechanic and entrepreneur who witnessed a murder, and now that murderer wants Bryce dead.
I could hardly wait to see how the author would write this. The trope of forced proximity is used when Alex kidnaps Bryce when his “hit” fails.
I liked that they spent a lot of time together before the author brought the “suspense” part into it. They do find each other physically attractive right away, with Bryce even calling the hitman “Lex” from the start, and I wish this hadn’t happened. It’s a very slow burn, but I wanted it to be even slower since one has to kill the other, and the other is trying to survive.
Still, with that quibble aside, the author does a great job with the psychological aspect of this romance as the two acknowledge the attraction while fighting the natural lust growing between them. The author also did a great job of keeping them intent on their tasks: one trying to escape and the other trying to figure out how to get out of the mess by not killing his target.
During this internal battle happening to each character, the author also raises the stakes, with time working against the duo.
It’s a well-written book with great settings. I especially loved the Black Hills.
If you enjoy slow-burning romances with plenty of action and insta-lust, do yourself a favour and get a copy. The author pulls many twists and turns throughout the novel, surprising the reader on a rollercoaster journey.
Maggie Blackbird 