A Merciful Promise by Kendra Elliott
Publisher & Release: Montlake Romance, June 18, 2019
Time and setting: Present Day, Pacific Northwest
Genre: Romantic Thriller
Rating: 5 Gold Crowns
Book Description:
The job: infiltrate a militia amassing illegal firearms in an isolated forest community. FBI agent Mercy Kilpatrick is the ideal candidate. She knows Oregon. She’s near the compound. And having been raised among survivalists, Mercy understands the mind-set of fanatics. Lay low, follow rules, do nothing to sound an alarm, and relinquish all contact with the outside world. She’s ready to blend in.
As Mercy disappears into the winter hills, something just as foreboding emerges. Mercy’s fiancé, Eagle’s Nest police chief Truman Daly, is faced with a puzzling series of murders—three men dumped in random locations after execution-style shootings.
Now, for Mercy, trapped in a culture where suspicion is second nature, and betrayal is punishable to the extreme, there is no way out. No way to call for help. And as plans for a catastrophic terrorist event escalate, there may be no way to stop them. Even if Mercy dies trying.
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Vikki’s Musings
I always know I’m in for a treat with a new release from Kendra Elliott. When I received an invitation from the publisher, via Net-Galley, I eagerly agreed to read and review the sixth, and last book, in her Mercy Kilpatrick series. My opinions are my own and are not influenced in any way.
As with all of Kendra Elliot’s books, the characters are real and flawed, the plot is intriguing and there’s plenty of emotions running high. One of the things I enjoy most about her books is the suspenseful scenes. Her action scenes are graphic and send chills through me. She has a way of keeping me on the edge of my seat from the first page until the last.
I love Mercy’s character, and in each of these books, it only grows stronger. While she’s complicated and has a lot of pent-up issues, she never lets them hold her back. She’s fierce in her determination to be the best FBI agent possible and protects her niece like a mama bear. In this one, all doubts regarding Truman are gone, and she has given him her trust completely.
Truman is a drool-worthy hero any woman will love, and I’m one of them. He’s an honorable, caring man, and he’s so patient with Mercy. He never lets anything rattle him, whether it’s a case or Mercy. His kindness and care to Ollie melts my heart, and the bond he’s formed with Mercy’s niece is touching.
By this final book, the love between Mercy and Truman is rock solid and both are looking forward to their wedding. The love is so strong. A Merciful Promise is the fulfillment of the romance that has spanned six books, and I love that they found their happy ending.
There isn’t as much mystery in this final book, but it was still a shock when all is revealed near the end. Ms. Elliott does not disappoint when it comes to the details. She builds the suspense throughout the book until the climax.
If you enjoy romantic thrillers with amazing characters, and so much action your heart is pumping fast, then you will love A Merciful Promise as much as I did. Even though this is the last book in this series, I don’t believe it’s the last time we’ll see Mercy and Truman. Ms. Elliott will bring them back as secondary characters in her future books. That is mentioned in her author notes. Happy reading!
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