Afrodyt's review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews 
 The first two chapters of this book put me on notice that I was in for a real treat with this novel. Knowing that this book is the beginning of a series had me keep my eyes open as the various characters are introduced, curious about the residents of this brave new world. As the story unfolded I was swept up on an adventure filled with badass chicks and lethal mercenaries with big, kind hearts. Evil psychopaths preying on the innocent and environments that ranged from opulent to filthy. Instead of viewing this story from the POV of a single hero or heroine, we get to experience it from all vantage points making this a richly textured story that grips the reader and never lets go. 
 The issue of human trafficking and the seedy world surrounding it is a pretty weighty subject and had me worried that I could even stomach this story line. Elle Kennedy, however, was able to establish the barbarism of sex slavery and also weave in moments of levity and compassion. There were scenes that felt surprisingly lighthearted as well as ones that made my gut clench in disgust. 
 Our main characters, Abby and Kane, find themselves thrown together reluctantly. In their line of work trust is a commodity that is rare and precious. Even though this story is fast paced, their romance fit right in without being forced. Their chemistry reminded me of Brad and Angelina in Mr & Mrs Smith. I enjoyed their straight talk and "No BS" approach to their mutual attraction and all that came with it. There's something to be said about characters that can acknowledge their brokenness and still accept what's good in each other. 
 The story proceeds like a chess match, each piece moving forward strategically. You know it's coming to a compelling conclusion, but there are so many variables and so many chances for failure of the rescue mission that it kept me on the edge of my seat. I found myself wondering "How the heck is the author going to get these hardened assassins and mercenaries to take their heads out of the mission long enough to even hook up with each other?" 
 Needlessly to say it all worked out beautifully with plenty of ass kicking, bullets flying and necks snapping. Elle Kennedy's Killer Instincts series promises to deliver beautiful, tough-as-nails heroines, hot Alpha military studs and plots that are intelligent, thought provoking and will have you white knuckling your eReader or book from beginning to end. 
 Review copy provided for an honest review.