Left to die. She destroyed him. He lives for bittersweet revenge.
Rebel barely survived the gut-wrenching betrayal from the woman he loved. Crawling into the bottle after she sold him out and cost his SEAL team their lives, he isn’t sure he wants to go on. But when a beautiful girl resembling his ex begs him for help because someone is following her, he can’t resist playing the hero one more … playing the hero one more time.
Fighting his attraction to the gorgeous lookalike, Rebel follows the trail to an organ-smuggling cartel. But when he discovers it’s led by the vixen who sold him out, his quest for redemption becomes a mission for vengeance.
Can Rebel save the woman who needs him, or will he sacrifice everything to have his revenge?
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Wasn’t sure I was going to like the jumping back and forth but the author somehow brought it all together in the main book, which is last in this one…page turning, nail biting, suspenseful romance
A riveting story about betrayal and trust. The characters are well-developed. This page-turner kept me engrossed from start to finish. This is the first book I have read from this author, but it will not be the last. I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Great book! It has a few different views in it from characters. It is one that will make you mad, make you tear up, and make you love the characters more. It is a page turner because you want to know what Rebel and Theo and Sean are going to do and if they can help everyone.
Rebel’s Retribution
Fated Lives Series, Book 1
By: Kelly Moore
Narrated by: Brad Gilliam
I absolutely love Kelly Moore. She had me hooked with her Epic Love series, but I have to say, I am in love with her romantic suspense writing too! Rebel’s Retribution is a series of stories as Derrick Rebel goes through a difficult period. It doesn’t start out that way though! Derrick was a happy Naval Seal, in love and ready to take on the next mission. When the mission fails, he comes home with only one of his team, Theo. Theo is so interesting. He has a tough childhood, but with good direction finds himself entering the Seals as a sniper. On the way to the first mission, he meets Fallon. What a woman. She is tough, strong and hoping to give a kidney to her dying sister. How do these three meld into an amazing story? You have to listen to this! It’s action packed, with surprises at every turn. It’s fast paced, tragic at times, has some steamy passion and even sneaks in the happiness. I enjoyed this series of books and can’t wait to hear more about Theo.
Brad Gilliam is a new to me narrator. He is quite the storyteller, giving the book all the action and emotions necessary to bring this series to life. He has great voices and some heart wrenching screams that just add to the dramatic scenes.I enjoyed his performance and will be watching for more from him.
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Wowzer! What a great story! It is a bit slow and repetitive while we get each story from different views. Once they all come together it’s explosive!
The characters (Rebel, Fallon and Theo) each made me fret and worry over them. They each have strengths and weaknesses. The author displayed each of those perfectly and made me love them individually and together. I want to say Theo and his story touches my heart the most. Such a change in his demeanor. I look forward to more done this crew in the next book.
I did listen to this on audio. Brad Gilliam was outstanding. His different voices and additional sounds were wonderful and added to the story.
5 Star review of Rebel’s Retribution by Kelly Moore
AUDIO REVIEW:
Both author Kelly Moore and narrator Brad Gilliam are new to me.
Told in the points of view, Derrick Rebel and Theo Drake who are SEAL’s and Fallon Davis, a woman who is in trouble who turns to them for help.
This story has a lot going on and is full of suspense, angst, drama and intrigue with some romance to balance the story line.
Lines will be crossed and comfort zones will be tested. The issue of PTSD was handled well and highlighted the traumas that many veterans experience. This was a story that was at times an emotional roller coaster to listen to but was certainly one that captured my attention from the first to the last chapter.
4 1/2 stars
An amazing story that starts this series off with great writing. Humor vies with suspense and intrigue making this a captivating read. I liked how the author crafted the story which delves into three separate lives. They are interesting on their own but so very memorable together.
Books 1-3 is the beginning of how Derrick Rebel, and Theo met in the Seals Team. Sean is Derricks brother. Story of Fallon and her sister How Fallon met Theo!
Book 4 is about their mission to protect Fallon. Who is stalking her? Why do they want to kidnap her? This exciting story of adventure, betrayal, action packed, fights. mystery. trusting the wrong person,. hate, and love. Kelly Moore wrote these stories with excitement and keeps you in the edge of your seat. Brad Gilliam just doesn’t read the story he’s giving the story life. All the emotions of soldiers in war. He flawlessly, smoothly changes his voice to each character and brings them to life
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Rebel is a soldier and knows nothing else. When an ultimate betrayal happens he must find a way back and make his way in the world without the military. We watch him suffer and struggle to bring himself out of the isolation while trying to help his friend. This book is really fun to listen to. There are a couple times that you feel you may be listening to the same thing, but it is from different points of view so it fills in some blanks while listening.
If you’re looking for a non stop action and suspense story this is the one for you. We’re given an intertwined series with the only surviving members of The Gunners, Captain Derrick Rebel and Theo while they go on the hunt for those whom betrayed them. At first I felt a bit of repetition occurring and was loosing interest because yes we’re seeing it through the eyes of each individual but it was pretty much the same lines over and over. It wasn’t until Fallon was introduced that I felt the storyline move forward strong and fiercely. The twists and turns kept me on my toes wanting more and continuously wondering who was the leader behind it all. A great military read.
I love this author’s work. She always gives me lots of “feels” when I listen to her books and Rebels Retribution was definitely a full on “feels” book.
This book tells the story of 3 individuals that their lives have intertwined over the years and so it goes from present day to past throughout the book so you have to keep up with where they are at that point but it tells you so just listen and you will be able to follow them.
Derrick Rebel is the Seal leader and Theo is his snipper, Fallon meets Theo by chance on a plane and years later she is dependent on both Theo and Derrick to save her. No spoilers here but know it is a great story of great characters that deal with some ruff situations. It is a love story to some effects but there is more action and traumatic events going on besides hot love. I was totally engulfed with these three as well as other characters throughout and I can’t wait to listen to the next book in this series.
Brad Gilliam did an amazing job narrating this book. He really poured his heart and soul into the characters and wow, just wow I loved listening to him.
I loved this book and highly recommend it.
You have four stories in one book with this collection. Derrick Rebel is the leader of a Navy Seal team that is betrayed leaving Derrick and Theo the only survivors. Fallon has a sister named Josie that needs a kidney transplant. This is how she meets the guys. These stories are full of action, suspense, love, hurt and betrayal. A great collection and read that I recommend.
I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Fantastic Story & Audible ListenThrilling & Intense!
Rebel’s Retribution
Fated Lives Series, Book 1
By: Kelly Moore
Narrated by: Brad Gilliam
Wow, this is a fantastic story, I have enjoyed and loved Kelly Moore’s “Epic Love Stories” series, it is great to see another side of her wonderful writing style. Her stories are captivating from start to end and this one is no exception. This is an original story told in a unique way and I loved every minute of it and how she presented it which I found fascinating. The three main characters tell their stories in their point of view. You get to know each character, how they meet and how their lives intertwine and the relationships they develop. I adored and admired all three leads, Derrick Rebel, Theo Drake and Fallon Davis. They are good people, each having their own will and strength. Derrick and Theo former Navy Seals are the only survivors after their team was ambushed on a mission. Derrick feels responsible and blames himself. He finally starts to get his life back in order, his brother Sean and Theo are in his corner for support. When a woman runs to them for help they wind up finding a new mission in life, to uncover some of the most heinous crimes. There is never a dull moment in this book, there is plenty of drama, action, angst, thrilling suspense, some heartfelt moments and a slow burn romance. Well done on the PTSD, showing what some soldiers go thru after returning home. Thank you Kelly Moore for another amazing story and ride on the emotional rollercoaster.
I listened to the Audible edition, Brad Gilliam did a nice job bringing the characters and the story to life. He set the perfect tone for the story, projected the emotions of the characters in to his performance as well as the drama of the story. He is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for this great listen
The writing draws you in and keeps you involved throughout the whole of each story. I found myself in love with not only the characters, but also the worlds that were created.
Great character development with enough of the everyday grind to really be able to sink into each and every book.
I received a free copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily.
Rebel and his team are preparing to go on a mission. They;ve lost one SEAL team already but he feels that he;ll be able to not only get the mission done but bring his men home. He spent the night with his girl, Nina aka Ekko and she tries to talk him out of going. Now he and his team on tracking the terrorist. Unfortunately he and his team are either killed or taken captive. When he finds out that Theo is still alive and that Nina is the traitor, he goes mad and manages to get loose and grabs a grenade. He covers Theo;s body with his. The next thing he knows after seeing the terrorist dead is coming awake in a hospital. Now he is off the SEAL team and trying to cope with his men;s death and his thirst for vengeance against Nina.
Excitement, thrills, love and sorrow all abound in this story as we follow Rebel;s journey from high to low to another possible high.
Fantastic story and read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Such a great read! I loved how the characters stories overlapped so well!
This box set involves Rebel, Fallon and Theo’s intertwined stories!
Rebel was not a complicated man and was one of the best SEAL captains around that is until he is betrayed in the worst way possible. While trying to figure out his new life as a civilian fate walks right into his life in the form of Fallon.
Fallon is looking for help for her and her sister but what she ends up being involved in is something that will haunt her forever.
Theo has had a tough upbringing but the Gunners is the best thing that ever happened to him as protecting people is what he lives for.
I voluntarily read a copy of this book for an honest review.
This book started out intense and continued in that vein until the end. I loved it even though it kept me on the edge of my seat and biting my nails throughout. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book in exchange for a free copy.
ONE “WOW FACTOR” ADVENTURE!!!
Oh man! A swirling, churning vortex of unavoidable mishaps and strategic events launch a full range of emotions bursting into play front and center. One page flipping wonder that keeps you in a tail spin on a razors edge throughout this gripping storyline and thrilling plot as piece by piece is brought together seamlessly. Combating the trials and tribulations through perilous paths, unnerving danger and heart pounding suspense as tension spirals fusing this bad boy together exquisitely. The chemistry is high, circumstances unnerving, action packed and intense thrusting this fantastic gem to life spectacularly. The characters are genuine and authentic with depth and individuality that blends in such a smooth flowing rhythm. The scenes are so vividly graphic you have no trouble deciphering each scenario as they play off one another perfectly. Remarkable job Kelly, thanks for sharing.
This is a fantastic story. The characters are relatable and loveable. The story is filled with excitement and action. I just love this series and can’t wait to read more.
What happens when someone you should be able to trust intimately destroys not only you, but friends/ family who relied on their trust of you?
Betrayals fun deep, but so does the dedication to having those lives and deaths mean something more.
Efforts to rebuild give Derrick and Theo another chance at something. For them, for Fallon, for the fallen. Maybe a chance.
Moving KU read . Makes you think about the broken pieces of who and what are left behind and what the could do next.
No easy second chances here.
I received an advance copy of this book from Booksprout. I read on Kindle Unlimited.