Ever since their affair ended years ago, Julian, the Nightkind King, and Melisande, the daughter of the Light Fae Queen, have tried to put their past behind them simply by keeping distance between them. She had not forgotten what it felt to be the recipient of MIDNIGHT'S KISS but was going on with her life. Until she is kidnapped by Justine, a powerful Vampyre of the Nightkind council, and someone who is at war with Julian.

Positive that Julian is not about to come to her rescue Melly is determined to rescue herself. To her shock Julian does come to give himself up to save her but they both end up as captives. Armed with only their wits and anger Melly and Julian must work together to escape. Is it possible to work through their complicated history ... and what about the fiery passion, that neither had managed to completely extinguish, that is ready to blaze out of control? As they race to stop Justine and save the demesne will the past be forgiven and forgotten or will it destroy them again?

You will find yourself completely mesmerized by MIDNIGHT'S KISS. Author Thea Harrison transports readers back to her Elder Races world and tosses us into the action from the very first word and it is non-stop to the last. This is definitely Julian and Melly's story but where Night's Honor ends this one begins and we get to see the interaction these two have with each other and those from the past book. Xavier and Tess are back along with a number of others that avid readers of Ms. Harrison will recognize.

Even Carling and Rune have their moment in this storyline. I couldn't wait to find out what had broken this couple up all those years ago and when I did I knew immediately what had happened and silently patted myself on the back when they realized the truth, because I was right. I am afraid I would not have been quite as forgiving as she was toward the perpetrator of the lie but ... it was understandable and fitting for Melly's sweet nature. Don't get me wrong Melly is sweet and forgiving but she is also a fighter and given the second chance with Julian she will fight for him as well as fight by his side. Julian has his bad side, which after losing Melly had gotten worse, but some of it comes from the fact that it was time to take a stand and it was remarkable when he does just that with his maker and stands up to the council of his kind. I hated to see MIDNIGHT'S KISS end. This one is on my TRA shelf and I can't wait for more.