Elle Kennedy – Books-n-Kisses

November 6, 2014November 2, 2014

Kelly reviews Midnight Action by Elle Kennedy

TITLE: Midnight Action
SERIES #: Killer Instinct #5
CHARACTERS: Jim Morgan & Noelle
AUTHOR: Elle Kennedy
PUBLICATION DATE: November 4, 2014
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
She’s got a broken heart…
and a fully loaded arsenal….

Ex–army ranger Jim Morgan leads a team of elite mercenaries, but eighteen years ago in Paris, he was part of a black ops unit whose mission was to hunt down a rogue operative. In order to trap the criminal, Jim seduced Noelle, the man’s daughter—a ruthless act that cost him the love of his life and turned her into a mortal enemy. Now he can’t trust her, but he still desires her. He also needs her help….

Older, wiser, and unwilling to play the fool again, Noelle runs a group of highly skilled assassins. And she’s just been offered the hit of the century: Eliminate Jim Morgan. History gives them no reason to trust each other, but with their lives in jeopardy at the hands of a common enemy, the lines between love and hate are soon blurred. Now Noelle and Jim must face the past if they want to have a future—let alone a future together

REVIEW:
3.75 Hearts I have to start by saying that I could not wait to learn more about Jim & Noelle’s history. There has been so much tension between Jim & Noelle in all the prior books that you knew that their book would be full of tension.
There was a lot of tension between them for sure. There was also a lot of heat. Jim & Noelle have such a sad and heartbreaking history that is filled with a lot of lies, betrayals and misunderstandings. All of these issues lead them to hating each other for a very very long time. But when Jim’s life is in the crosshairs of an assassin, Noelle warns him and finds herself catch up in Jim’s web again. But this time she is not the same young native kid she was when they first meet.
And while I was excited to read their book it feel a little short of what I had hoped for. I am not sure what was missing for me. These two are so hot together. And they both do truly love each other. I really did like the story. I liked that new characters. I really like Ash 🙂 and the side stories about Liam & Sully. So all in all I liked this book and am looking forward to the next book in this series.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book from NetGalley & PENGUIN GROUP Berkley, NAL / Signet Romance, DAW in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

August 20, 2014August 17, 2014

Kimberly reviews One Night Of Sin by Elle Kennedy

TITLE: One Night Of Sin
SERIES #: After Hours #1
CHARACTERS: Skyler & Gage
AUTHOR: Elle Kennedy
PUBLICATION DATE: 08/04/14
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Sometimes it’s good to be bad…
When it comes to sex, good girl Skyler Thompson always plays it safe, choosing stable and sedate over wild and thrilling. She doesn’t do one-night-stands, but one look at sinfully sexy Gage Holt and she’s willing to reconsider. He makes her want to be bad for once in her life, and she’s prepared to take what she wants.
Danger follows former MMA fighter Gage Holt like a shadow. Despite his successes as part owner of Sin, an exclusive nightclub in Boston, Gage can’t risk getting involved with a woman, especially one as sweet as Skyler. Still, he can’t resist a taste—and it’s so damn good he has to see her again.
As addicted as he is to her, Gage knows there’s no future for him and Skyler—not with his past lurking in the dark corners of an MMA cage. But Skylar’s tougher than she looks, and she’s ready to fight for her man.

REVIEW:
Looking for some erotica to read? I have the book for you! If you do not like erotica then for goodness sake don’t pick up this book!
Gage and Skyler have instant chemistry and boy do they connect. And there is even a background story not just a few lines between sex scenes. If you have read Ella Kennedy before then you know this is right up her alley.There are a number of really great lines in this book that would get any wound up.
The series is just beginning with this story and I can’t wait for more.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

April 4, 2014April 5, 2014

Kelly review Midnight Pursuit by Elle Kennedy

TITLE: Midnight Pursuits
SERIES #: Killer Instincts #4
CHARACTERS: Ethan Hayes & Juliet Mason
AUTHOR: Elle Kennedy
PUBLICATION DATE: April 1, 2014
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Her job is to stay hidden.
Too bad he can’t take his eyes off her.

Soldier-for-hire Ethan Hayes is the youngest member of an elite mercenary team. While he may be affectionately nicknamed the rookie, the skills Ethan honed as a Marine make him seriously dangerous. But when a sudden distress call puts him in close quarters with a rival, he finds more than his field skills being put to the test.

Juliet Mason stands out as the master thief in a covert group of assassins and spies. Her latest mission is personal—and it’s gone horribly wrong. Juliet may prefer to work alone, but when the rookie comes to her aid in snowy Eastern Europe, she can’t deny they make a good team. But even up against a powerful enemy, their most challenging task yet may be fighting the passion between them..

REVIEW:
3.5 HEARTS The best way to explain Ethan & Juliet is like a tornado meeting a hurricane. While each can be very destructive independently together they will be unstoppable. But somewhere along the way the storms calm and all that is left is each other.
This was a fast pace book. There was no waiting for the action to start. I will say that I think my one of my favorite parts is Ethan’s rules on dating (hehe) Juliet never expected that :D.
If you are a fan of Elle’s Killer Instinct series you will love Ethan & Juliet’s story. Oh and Jack gives us a bit of a surprise at the end of this book (sneaky guy 🙂 ). Looking forward to the next book in this series.

August 12, 2013August 3, 2013

Kelly reviews Midnight Games by Elle Kennedy

TITLE: Midnight Games
SERIES #: Killer Instincts #3
CHARACTERS: Trevor Callaghan & Isabel Roma
AUTHOR: Elle Kennedy
PUBLICATION DATE: August 6, 2013
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
She wears a thousand deadly identities. He sees through them all.

A master of disguise, Isabel Roma spends her life pretending to be other women. Normally, her emotions are reined in tight—but sexy mercenary Trevor Callaghan has a knack for getting under her skin. The elite operative’s quiet strength and raw magnetism affect her in ways she’s never felt before, a distraction that can quickly turn deadly in their dangerous line of work.

After putting his tragic past behind him, Trevor is ready to focus on his future—and he damn well intends for Isabel to be in it. When their entire operation is thrown into chaos, Trevor enlists Isabel’s talent for deception. And as they attempt to save their team in a world where the stakes are high and the danger is grave, Trevor must convince Isabel that the woman beneath all the disguises is the one worth having.

REVIEW:
3.5 Stars Ahh Trevor & Isabel’s story. Words that come to mind are stubborn, determined and a never say die attitude. This is what you get from these two. They are both so stubborn and determined but for very different reasons.
Trevor is a man on a mission to get Isabel to see that there is way more to them then she thinks there is. And this time Trevor is not going to let her run away from him, no matter what he has to do.
Isabel may come off as tough. She may be one of the best chameleons out there. But the one thing that scares her to death is Trevor Callaghan. And for a very good reason, Trevor makes her feel.
This was a good story. Parts were a little slow. But overall I enjoyed Trevor & Isabel’s story. I am looking forward to the next book in this series.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

February 18, 2013February 16, 2013

Interview & Giveaway with Elle Kennedy

Books-n-Kisses is pleased to welcome Elle Kennedy to the blog today to chat about her new release

Elle, Can you please share with us a little about yourself?

Other than my passion for writing, I love music (I play piano and guitar and write really depressing songs!), reading, board games, lying on the beach and watching really bad movies. I love animals, especially my goofy dog Bear and mean cat Joey. And traveling—I definitely have a case of wanderlust, and enjoy visiting new places.

Have you always wanted to be an author?

Yes, for as long as I can remember! As soon as I learned how to read and write, I knew there was nothing else I wanted to do. I feel very blessed that I have been able to follow my passion and make a living from it.

What is your most interesting writing quirk?

I prefer to write late into the night, when the whole world is asleep except for me and my characters. I used to chain-smoke when I wrote, but now that I quit smoking, I need a new vice!

Can you please tell us about your latest book?

Midnight Alias features a heroine, Olivia, who is caught up in a dark situation that has quickly begun to spin out of her control. When Luke, a sexy, reckless mercenary, shows up in her life and offers to help, she can’t resist taking him up on the offer. And she also can’t resist the primal attraction she feels for the man J

How did you come up with the idea for this story?

I introduced Luke in the first Killer Instincts book, Midnight Rescue, and I knew I needed to give this adventurous ladies man a story of his own! I thought it would be fun to pair him with a serious heroine who might not appreciate his reckless ways, and as I expected, the sparks flew!

Can you share with us your current work in progress?

I just finished up the third Killer Instincts book, Midnight Games, which releases in August, and now I’m working on the fourth one in the series. I’m also working on the final Out of Uniform book, which is the tenth book in an erotic contemporary series that features hot SEAL heroes and the feisty heroines who love them.

Who is the one author that you would love to meet someday and why?

Danielle Steel. I adore her, and hers were the earliest romances I read (other than the Sweet Valley High series, of course!). I love her books and admire her work ethic, so she is definitely someone I would love to meet.

What is the best piece of writing advice you would give to someone that wants to get into writing?

Always keep writing. Even if it seems like it’s never going to happen for you, keep writing, keep submitting, and keep learning your craft.

Can you share with us something off your bucket list?

For years I’ve been saying I want to drive across Canada, from Toronto (where I live) all the way to the BC coast. One of these days I’m going to do it!

What is in your To Read Pile that you are dying to start or upcoming releases you can’t wait for?

I have dozens of books in my TBR pile at the moment, including new releases by Iris Johansen, Danielle Steel, Kay Hooper and Lauren Dane. The release I’m most looking forward to is JR Ward’s Lover at Last!

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She’s smart, seductive, and in way over her head.
He’s her only way out.

An undercover DEA agent has gone off the radar. Suspecting an internal mole, the government needs Luke Dubois and his elite team of operatives to recover their man, and the New Orleans native thinks he’s found his way inside the dark underbelly of Manhattan: Olivia Taylor, the girlfriend of a mob boss and the sexiest woman he’s ever laid eyes on. His new mission objective? Get past Olivia’s defenses and convince her to take a chance—on him.

All Olivia wanted was to finish law school and live a normal life, but that dream was shattered when one dangerous night put her deeply in a mobster’s debt. Now Luke and his team will help her escape—in exchange for intel on the missing agent. But Olivia doesn’t anticipate her intense attraction to the reckless Louisiana charmer or that she’ll be forced to risk everything—including her heart.

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