Book Review of 'Midnight Offensive' by Elle E. Kay

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I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Christian Romantic Suspense and don’t forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours!

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Midnight Offensive by Elle E. Kay, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Midnight Offensive
Series: Toxic Truths #1
Author: Elle E. Kay
Publisher: Faith Writes Publishing
Release Date: May 14, 2025
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense / Thriller

Former Navy SEAL Craig Malone is now a Tactical Operations Leader for Homeland Security with a critical mission: protect the only antidote to Viper-X, a stolen bioweapon about to be sold to the highest bidder. But the mission becomes dangerously personal when the investigation leads him to Sadie Kline—an emergency room nurse and his best friend’s little sister. He’s always kept his distance, but now her life is on the line.

As a ruthless enemy closes in, kidnapping their loved ones and setting deadly traps, Craig must protect the woman he can’t get out of his head while stopping a catastrophic attack.

Duty and a decade of unspoken feelings collide in a race to stop a traitor before it’s too late.

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My Review

Midnight Offensive is the first novel I’ve read by Elle E. Kay, and it most certainly won’t be my last. When this novel kicks off, there is a lot to unpack, and there is an air of uneasiness that permeates as the stage is set, and this level of tension does not let up until the end.

While “some things are worth the risk,” I didn’t always agree with Sadie’s rash decisions, which was a bit grating. There was also something about Craig and Sadie’s whirlwind romance that didn’t resonate with me, which made the romantic aspect not my favorite, but the suspense and the thrill of the chase more than made up for it and kept me engaged.

The faith aspect that is shared throughout the investigation is nice. It doesn’t feel like it’s a forced issue but feels natural, like these people live what they believe, which is always refreshing to see. There was a twist that I was seriously not expecting midway through, and I loved it! It definitely made this story all the more interesting and had me dialed in from that point until the very end. I was a tad disappointed that the conclusion felt a bit rushed but was excited to see a lead-up to the next novel in the series included, which I now can’t wait to read.

As far as clean, Christian suspenses go, this one is definitely a winner as it is the perfect balance of romance and suspense with a wonderful flow, characters that are easy to rally behind, and a premise that is truly terrifying.

My Rating: ★★★★

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About the Author

Elle E. Kay is an Angel Award–winning Christian author known for her gripping suspense and engaging romance. She lives on a hobby farm in Central Pennsylvania near Red Rock Mountain with her husband, three dogs, and a variety of farm animals. A devoted follower of Christ, Elle is active in her church’s youth ministry and shares her love of Jesus through music.

Since her debut novel Shadowing Stella released in 2016, Elle has written over two dozen books spanning romantic suspense, contemporary romance, historical fiction, and children’s literature. Her award-winning Pennsylvania Parks series blends faith and thrills against the backdrop of the state’s stunning natural landscapes. She’s also the author of the Endless Mountain series and a contributor to several multi-author projects, including the Lawkeeper, Blushing Brides, Heroes of Freedom Ridge, and Christmas in Redemption Ridge collections.

Elle writes children’s books under the pen name Ellie Mae Kay and connects with readers through her blog, newsletters, and social media. Whether writing fiction, singing in church, or caring for her animals, Elle lives out her faith—and crafts stories where love, hope, and perseverance prevail.

Connect with Elle by visiting elleekay.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email newsletter updates.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a Romantic Suspense Prize Pack which features 5 of Elle's most recent romantic suspense releases, including Midnight Offensive, along with a tote bag and swag!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight June 30, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on July 7, 2025. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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