Review & Giveaway: Midnight Revenge by Elle Kennedy

Midnight Revenge (Killer Instincts #7) by Elle Kennedy

Publication Date: February 2nd 2016 by Signet

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About the book:

From the USA Today bestselling author of Midnight Captive, the latest Killer Instincts novel is “off-the-charts-hot”* romantic suspense that takes readers into the heart of an enigmatic mercenary...

Out of all the stone-cold mercenaries in Jim Morgan's black ops organization, Derek “D” Pratt is the most intimidating. He is tight-lipped and covered in tattoos, and even the other guys on his team are afraid to ask him about his past. D’s been off the grid for years, but after his teammate Sullivan is mistakenly captured in his place, D is forced to come out of hiding and face his demons.

When D lands in Mexico, he’s ready to risk everything to save his friend. To complicate matters, Sofia Amaro, a feisty doctor whom D had a one-night stand with months ago, has tracked him down. And in an instant she’s unintentionally caught up in his life-threatening rescue mission.

Now D must extract not one but two people from the most violent world he's ever encountered. And one of them is carrying his child...

My Thoughts:

Well, I can let a breath out and relax now that I’m finished with Midnight Revenge!  I think this is the most suspenseful installment in the series! 

Derek Pratt, or “D” as everyone calls him was the toughest character in the team.  Unfeeling and remote is how he came off, although I think there was a little hinting of feeling here and there over the series.  For the most part his past and life has been a mystery, but I just knew something horrific had to happen to shape him.  It was bad!! Sickening bad.  I was wondering if and how Elle Kennedy would crack Derek’s tough outer shell, and truly sell it.  I had my doubts at first, but the how was Sofia.  Elle Kennedy crafted their relationship perfectly, and believably. Sofia didn’t pressure or judge Derek, not that she was without conscience, but she got him, could see through to the man he really was. I liked that the tough-as-nails Derek actually had an awkward, vulnerable side.  Their romance was touching, passionate, and of course, very hot!

I won’t summarize what went down, but I have to say I was on the edge of my seat through most of Midnight Revenge.  It was a nail biter at times, but thankfully, because I’m a real sissy when it comes to torture of any kind, any rough scenes where kept vague and short.  Still, didn’t mean I didn’t anticipate the worst!

I felt so bad for Sully and everything he went through. I totally understand his actions! I would’ve wanted to do the same. What a horrible woman!  I’m wondering if the next book will be Sully and Liam’s romance. Sounds like it’ll be emotional whenever it comes. 

The Killer Instincts series is a must for any romantic suspense/action lover who wants not just a thrill ride, but multi-layered characters and relationships. While there are a lot of thrills, Ms. Kennedy does an excellent job balancing character development with an action filled plot so that you actually care what happens to each and every person. I can’t wait for the next one!

4 Suns

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