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KGI #7
Forged in Steele
The Kelly Group International (KGI):
A super-elite, top secret, family-run business.
High intelligence, rock-hard body, military background.
Hostage/kidnap victim recovery. Intelligence gathering. Handling jobs the U.S. government can’t…
Steele, a KGI team leader, is an enigma not even his team mates understand. His emotions are tightly locked down and nothing can break that icy exterior. Nothing except Maren Scofield, a doctor on a mission, a woman who has gotten under Steele’s skin and threatens to crack that unflappable cool he’s legendary for.
Steele is determined not to allow Maren past his carefully guarded defenses, but when she’s in danger, there’s no way he’ll allow anyone else to protect her. She’s hiding something. He’s sure of it. But he isn’t prepared for the shocking discovery her secrets reveal. Or how they will forever alter the course of his destiny. He has a decision to make. Hold tight and shut her out. Or take a chance on something more powerful than he’s ever faced. Love.
High intelligence, rock-hard body, military background.
Hostage/kidnap victim recovery. Intelligence gathering. Handling jobs the U.S. government can’t…
Steele, a KGI team leader, is an enigma not even his team mates understand. His emotions are tightly locked down and nothing can break that icy exterior. Nothing except Maren Scofield, a doctor on a mission, a woman who has gotten under Steele’s skin and threatens to crack that unflappable cool he’s legendary for.
Steele is determined not to allow Maren past his carefully guarded defenses, but when she’s in danger, there’s no way he’ll allow anyone else to protect her. She’s hiding something. He’s sure of it. But he isn’t prepared for the shocking discovery her secrets reveal. Or how they will forever alter the course of his destiny. He has a decision to make. Hold tight and shut her out. Or take a chance on something more powerful than he’s ever faced. Love.
386 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 25, 2013
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251 books21.5k followersMaya Banks is the #1 New York Times, #1 USA Today and international bestselling author of over 50 novels. A wife and mother of three, she lives in Texas.
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March 25, 2015
"Jesus Christ, woman, I'm a goddamn walking hard-on around you. Haven't you ever noticed?"
"N-no," she stammered out.
"You're an idiot," he repeated.
I'm just gonna keep it short and sweet :D
Steele
...was awesome here. Just awesome, even though for him being the silent type, he sure did talk a lot in this one. And express his feelings a lot in this one. A lot! But he was uber-funny cause he was so uber-direct ahahah hilarious :DDDD
The woman
I don't even remember her weird name anymore, she was Ok I guess ahahahah although I wish she got kidnapped more often ahahhahah :DD
The suspense
I loved all the action bits here, they were great, but even though it says this book is rom-suspense, I can't really see it. Some ordinary contemporary books have more suspense than this.
The book as a whole isn't suspenseful at all, there are a couple of scenes that have suspense and a bit of action and that is it :)
The non-suspense part of the book
That is actually 2/3 of it where nothing really happens, and I mean nothing, it is all just the two of them and their relationship and talking and having sex :)
The romance
...was absolutely lovely and I did love Steele and everything about him, especially how he behaved toward his woman (still don't remember her name), and the ending brought a tear to my eye <3 Totally wonderful <3
The sweetness factor is a bit huge and I wish there was less of it, but oh well.
Overall - I had huge fun reading this book, I really did, the first half was amazing, even the non-suspense part of it, and when the action came it was UBER! The second half was too sweet for my taste bit still lovely, and again, the suspense part was pretty great too :)))))
But as far as I can see, in the future, when I'm in the mood for rom-suspense, I don't think I'll be grabbing Maya Banks, cause these read like an ordinary contemporary books with too much mushiness for me, sorry :((((
Still, I don't mind reading ordinary contemporary books at all so I know I'm gonna go back to this series for sure :))))
PS: I am dying to read Hancock's book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*buddy read with Rach, woman I had huge fun, thanks for reading this with me <3 *
July 9, 2013
2 stars.
It was better than Shades of Gray. Still, it saddens me to say that Forged in Steele could never hold my interest. It’s a bit embarrassing but I can hardly remember why I actually enjoyed the first two books in the series (book 3 was a bit ‘meh’ already). Hence, I assume either my reading preferences did change drastically in the meantime or the series did a serious nosedive into very unpleasant waters. I suspect it’s both. All things considered I’m proud of myself that I finished Forged in Steele because it was a pain in the ass. Besides, nobody can accuse me of not giving the book (and Steele) a fair chance. In the end though, it just didn’t do it for me.
As usual we have the common clichés such as the scowling, muttering, growling and the widening eyes etc. I was actually waiting for Steele to beat his chest. You know, something like “Me Tarzan, you Jane.”
And since you can never have enough growling human beings, Maren had to join the wildlife.
Ugh.
RAWR…
I love my alpha males but when they (meaning Steele and the other KGI members) come across as an over exaggerated joke then it isn’t even funny anymore. I get somewhat tired of this type of “hero.” Besides, I can’t take the OTT caveman acts and speech seriously anymore. As a result, this story made me roll my eyes over and over again. And what really irritated me immensely was the What about variety? Honestly, like the caveman act, the is getting very old. Very fast.
Since I started to read the KGI series I always wanted to read Steele’s story. Steele intrigued me from the first book and he was one of my favorite KGI characters. Let’s see, he is supposed to be the ice man. Though I must say that being an ice man doesn’t equal with being an asshat. Having said this he was an über asshole when he wanted to hook up with Maren and he did lose a lot of points right then and there. Don’t get me wrong. I was aware of the fact that Steele wasn’t a charmer. But. Who talks to his future lay like that?
And then get this…Steele tells her…
Duh. Good ole Steele is toning it down.
Steele said, "As a rule, I hate people." How charming. That's kinda crass, don't you think? Newsflash, you jerk, maybe it would be good to change your ideology, Steele. You know it could facilitate the interaction between you and other people.
Having said this, I found it absolutely mind boggling how Steele did a U-turn and underwent a radical personality change in the blink of an eye. He got mushy and incredibly touchy-feely after he had sex with Maren. It made it very hard for me to actually recognize the man’s personality. Simply put, he transformed from asshole Steele to sappy Steele. Yeah, no more ice man, baby! You see, there is my dilemma coz there was not much of an explanation why he got the nickname ice man in the first place. I got it that he isn’t a big talker, he is distant and standoffish and in charge of every situation (most of the time at least), and he leads his team stoically etc., but I really didn’t get enough background story that would have explained why he became the man he is today and I didn’t buy his miraculous transformation either. To top everything off I found all those gushy ILYs…um… slightly exaggerated to say the least. That happened too quickly for my taste.
There was nothing memorable about the heroine. She is one among many others and easily forgotten. What I will remember, however, are the waterworks and the sappiness. Granted, there was so much excessive crying, sobbing and sniffling in this story, it somewhat made me roll my eyes even more.
The way they talked, acted and their countenance did not appeal to me. Also, the conversations were odd at times. Who asks for permission to fall in love with your “lover”
And then two Kindle pages later…
Now that was fast.
The final highlight happened around the 89 % mark. It’s so incredibly ridiculous it bears repeating.
The stunt she pulled there was so unbelievable I had to laugh out loud. I mean a physically
Of course I'm fine…
Are you freaking kidding me? Seriously? There are I knew for sure there were more vital problems at hand. Hey, it's all about priorities, right? Oh, and the false modesty…again, who talks and acts like that in real life?
At this stage the book was a total let down already and the icing on the cake were the final 10 % that have been drowned in sappiness, and the cheese factor was at its highest. There is no denying it, the whole book was too sweet and gooey for me.
In conclusion, Forged in Steele put me into a sugar induced coma and I’m glad that I escaped Sapsville alive and kicking. Again, this is my opinion and what does not suit me might suit you. However, after having read five books in the KGI series I can honestly say that I’m done with this adventure, and I might as well be done with this author’s work in general because I don’t see Baba enjoying another book written by Ms. Banks anytime soon. Good luck and happy reading!
It was better than Shades of Gray. Still, it saddens me to say that Forged in Steele could never hold my interest. It’s a bit embarrassing but I can hardly remember why I actually enjoyed the first two books in the series (book 3 was a bit ‘meh’ already). Hence, I assume either my reading preferences did change drastically in the meantime or the series did a serious nosedive into very unpleasant waters. I suspect it’s both. All things considered I’m proud of myself that I finished Forged in Steele because it was a pain in the ass. Besides, nobody can accuse me of not giving the book (and Steele) a fair chance. In the end though, it just didn’t do it for me.
As usual we have the common clichés such as the scowling, muttering, growling and the widening eyes etc. I was actually waiting for Steele to beat his chest. You know, something like “Me Tarzan, you Jane.”
And since you can never have enough growling human beings, Maren had to join the wildlife.
"Impossible, stubborn man," Maren growled.
Ugh.
RAWR…
I love my alpha males but when they (meaning Steele and the other KGI members) come across as an over exaggerated joke then it isn’t even funny anymore. I get somewhat tired of this type of “hero.” Besides, I can’t take the OTT caveman acts and speech seriously anymore. As a result, this story made me roll my eyes over and over again. And what really irritated me immensely was the What about variety? Honestly, like the caveman act, the is getting very old. Very fast.
Since I started to read the KGI series I always wanted to read Steele’s story. Steele intrigued me from the first book and he was one of my favorite KGI characters. Let’s see, he is supposed to be the ice man. Though I must say that being an ice man doesn’t equal with being an asshat. Having said this he was an über asshole when he wanted to hook up with Maren and he did lose a lot of points right then and there. Don’t get me wrong. I was aware of the fact that Steele wasn’t a charmer. But. Who talks to his future lay like that?
"You kissed me and then you ask me what's wrong?"
He frowned. "Was it that bad?"
This time she did laugh. "I think you know it wasn't bad. Why did you kiss me, Steele? What the hell is going on here?"
"I want us to have sex," he said bluntly.
"You drive me crazy. You're under my skin. Stuck deep. I don't need you there. You're a distraction, and I can't afford distractions. So we'll have sex and then I'll stop fantasizing about what it's like."
"I have to say that's about the worst proposition I've ever heard in my life."
Baba: I couldn't agree more, Maren.
Steele shrugged. "So I'm not a sensitive guy. You want to f@ck or what?"
And then get this…Steele tells her…
"You're an idiot," he repeated (Yep, he said it twice) She frowned. "Okay, I'm really not liking that word."
Friendly advice, Maren, if I'd been in your shoes I would have slapped his face.
He sighed. "Okay, you're clueless then. Completely and utterly clueless.
Duh. Good ole Steele is toning it down.
Steele said, "As a rule, I hate people." How charming. That's kinda crass, don't you think? Newsflash, you jerk, maybe it would be good to change your ideology, Steele. You know it could facilitate the interaction between you and other people.
Having said this, I found it absolutely mind boggling how Steele did a U-turn and underwent a radical personality change in the blink of an eye. He got mushy and incredibly touchy-feely after he had sex with Maren. It made it very hard for me to actually recognize the man’s personality. Simply put, he transformed from asshole Steele to sappy Steele. Yeah, no more ice man, baby! You see, there is my dilemma coz there was not much of an explanation why he got the nickname ice man in the first place. I got it that he isn’t a big talker, he is distant and standoffish and in charge of every situation (most of the time at least), and he leads his team stoically etc., but I really didn’t get enough background story that would have explained why he became the man he is today and I didn’t buy his miraculous transformation either. To top everything off I found all those gushy ILYs…um… slightly exaggerated to say the least. That happened too quickly for my taste.
There was nothing memorable about the heroine. She is one among many others and easily forgotten. What I will remember, however, are the waterworks and the sappiness. Granted, there was so much excessive crying, sobbing and sniffling in this story, it somewhat made me roll my eyes even more.
The way they talked, acted and their countenance did not appeal to me. Also, the conversations were odd at times. Who asks for permission to fall in love with your “lover”
"I could so see myself falling in love with you," she whispered. "But you need to tell me, Steele. Tell me if that's not something I should let happen. I'm making myself vulnerable to you and you swore to protect me. I know that means physically, but I've exposed something to you I've never exposed to anyone else. My heart. And you have to swear to protect that too."
And then two Kindle pages later…
"Oh God, Steele, I think I love you too."
Now that was fast.
The final highlight happened around the 89 % mark. It’s so incredibly ridiculous it bears repeating.
The stunt she pulled there was so unbelievable I had to laugh out loud. I mean a physically
Of course I'm fine…
Are you freaking kidding me? Seriously? There are I knew for sure there were more vital problems at hand. Hey, it's all about priorities, right? Oh, and the false modesty…again, who talks and acts like that in real life?
At this stage the book was a total let down already and the icing on the cake were the final 10 % that have been drowned in sappiness, and the cheese factor was at its highest. There is no denying it, the whole book was too sweet and gooey for me.
In conclusion, Forged in Steele put me into a sugar induced coma and I’m glad that I escaped Sapsville alive and kicking. Again, this is my opinion and what does not suit me might suit you. However, after having read five books in the KGI series I can honestly say that I’m done with this adventure, and I might as well be done with this author’s work in general because I don’t see Baba enjoying another book written by Ms. Banks anytime soon. Good luck and happy reading!
June 30, 2013
Euphoria: is medically recognized as a mental and emotional condition in which a person experiences intense feelings of well-being, elation, happiness, excitement, and joy.
Why do I list Euphoria you ask? Because this book was that damn good!! I have read her entire KGI series so far, and this one may just be my favourite!! This is Steele and Maren's story!
This book is so true to Maya Banks style!! Great writing, deep emotional connections, characters with good depth, fantastically written steamy scenes, the whole she-bang!
It starts off with a BIG BANG!!! KGI team headed up by Steele is in the middle of a hostage retrieval mission that goes wrong, which ends up getting a couple of members of his team injured, needing them to go see Dr. Maren Scofield to get patched up!!
J.Steele
Steele has made appearances in all the previous KGI novels, and I've been itching to get into his head, and unfold his layers....and If his nickname says anything about him "Ice-man", I just knew it was gonna be good!!
It seems for quite some time, Mr. Iceman has been silently lusting BIG TIME for Dr. Maren. No matter what he does, he can't get her out of his system. So what does the mighty Iceman does?
“You drive me crazy. You’re under my skin. Stuck deep. I don’t need you there. You’re a distraction, and I can’t afford distractions. So we’ll have sex and then I’ll stop fantasizing about what it’s like.”
One Night. One chance to get her out of his system. Now you may think that a proposition like this would anger Maren...probably so, if she wasn't secretly lusting for the "Ice-man" since the moment she saw him!!
So what happens next?......10 pages of smoking hot sex!! (ipad ebook version)
He wrapped his arms around her and rolled until he was atop her once more. He stayed firmly embedded inside her and when she landed on her back, he went even deeper. She moaned raggedly and let out a satisfied sound that made Steele tighten all over.
Morning comes, Steele packs up and leaves Maren as promised. Safe to say, that night only made it worse for the Ice-man. His mind is filled with images of Maren, and he's finding this burning need to see and touch the good doctor again!
Using that night to get her out of his system? Hell, she was further under his skin than ever. He couldn’t sleep, because she was there as soon as he closed his eyes. Her scent, the way she’d felt against him. The way it had felt when he’d slid into the tight clasp of her body. He shook off thoughts of her—she was more of a distraction than ever.
So he shows up at her door step, needing to be with her. I gotta say, I absolutely loved Steele's vulnerability with losing control over a woman, his desire to want more than one night with her, to breaking down his walls with her! WOW!!! I was highlighting like crazy while reading!
What follows after he shows up is a couple of days is pure beauty!! You see them fall in love, and it was ammmaazziinng!!!! But of course their bubble is burst by the call of duty..
He kissed her again, their tongues colliding as he deepened the kiss. “I’m coming back,” he said in a strained voice. “Believe that, okay? I know I never said I’d be back that first time, but this isn’t over. We’re not finished. As soon as I wrap things up, I’m heading back.”
“Okay,” she whispered.
Dr. Maren Scofield
I absolutely adored her!! From page 1 until the last, not at one point was she a stammering, blubbering, double-minded whinny woman! She said what she thought and fought for what she wanted!
“I like that you give as good as you get,” he murmured. “Love that saucy tongue of yours, and I love that you give me shit. No one else does that."
“You say it straight. You aren’t afraid to admit things even if you’re unsure of the reaction or if what you want is reciprocated. I like that you don’t play coy and that you seem to be as into me as I’m into you. There’s no guessing with you and I like that. It’s pretty damn refreshing."
See what I mean?....pretty great chick, right?!
Sorry to say, he's not the only one who notices the beautiful Maren. Javier Mendoza was a dangerous man who needed her to help him with a medical procedure, at the same time he's developed an obsession for her which doesn't mean good things for her. Together with that, she's dealing with a pretty huge discovery that she never saw coming!
Easy to say that when Steele finds out about Maren's kidnapping, he basically loses it!
The entire KGI team band together to rescue Maren. Some interesting people pop up in this search, and the story unfolds at a great pace! Never did it felt dragged or repetitive!!
Maya Banks' story of Steele just blew me away!! In so so many situations when you expected him to slink away or freeze up, he doesn't! He boldly steps up to the plate, stands by Maren, and becomes her rock! and they laugh! You see a side of Steele that makes you swoon constantly!
Steele:
“I love you, Maren,” Steele whispered against her belly. “I need you to believe that. I don’t know how or when it happened. But it’s there and it feels like it’s always been there. I can’t remember what it was like before you. Only that until you, my life was cold, lifeless and mechanical. No color. No vibrancy. I didn’t live. I existed. You changed all that. Before, my purpose, my goal, was to protect others. My life didn’t matter and I would have given it to protect my team or a person we’d been sent to save. But now it matters. You matter. You are the most important person in my life now. Not my team. Not KGI. Not nameless victims we rescue. You and this child are my life. You’ve given me reason to really live and not just exist anymore. I don’t think you realize just how much you’ve changed me in a very short period of time."
Maren:
“I’m yours. Only yours. I hope you know you can trust that part of yourself with me. I’ll never hurt you. I’ll never betray you. I’ll never share what is between us with another living soul. What’s between us is special. It belongs only to us. Private and precious. I’ll protect that and you with my every breath. You’ll never have another person who will protect your heart and soul the way I will, and that’s my promise to you."
Wow! These two were a perfect fit! Definitely one of my top 3 KGI novels(so far)
The epilogue:
I loved loved loved it!!!
He stared at them all and smiled. Really smiled. A smile that no one in this room likely ever thought him capable of. Laughter went up. Cameras clicked, cell phones were held up to capture the moment where the ice man met the one thing guaranteed to melt him into a puddle on the floor.
My Favourite Line:
“I love you,” he said hoarsely. “I’ll never love anyone else the way I love you.” “That’s good, because I plan on keeping you around for a very long time. I did the impossible.” He reared back, giving her a puzzled look. “I took down the ice man,” she said with a smile. He grinned back. “Damn straight you did."
You love romance-suspense novels: READ THIS BOOK!!!!
Why do I list Euphoria you ask? Because this book was that damn good!! I have read her entire KGI series so far, and this one may just be my favourite!! This is Steele and Maren's story!
This book is so true to Maya Banks style!! Great writing, deep emotional connections, characters with good depth, fantastically written steamy scenes, the whole she-bang!
It starts off with a BIG BANG!!! KGI team headed up by Steele is in the middle of a hostage retrieval mission that goes wrong, which ends up getting a couple of members of his team injured, needing them to go see Dr. Maren Scofield to get patched up!!
J.Steele
Steele has made appearances in all the previous KGI novels, and I've been itching to get into his head, and unfold his layers....and If his nickname says anything about him "Ice-man", I just knew it was gonna be good!!
It seems for quite some time, Mr. Iceman has been silently lusting BIG TIME for Dr. Maren. No matter what he does, he can't get her out of his system. So what does the mighty Iceman does?
“You drive me crazy. You’re under my skin. Stuck deep. I don’t need you there. You’re a distraction, and I can’t afford distractions. So we’ll have sex and then I’ll stop fantasizing about what it’s like.”
One Night. One chance to get her out of his system. Now you may think that a proposition like this would anger Maren...probably so, if she wasn't secretly lusting for the "Ice-man" since the moment she saw him!!
So what happens next?......10 pages of smoking hot sex!! (ipad ebook version)
He wrapped his arms around her and rolled until he was atop her once more. He stayed firmly embedded inside her and when she landed on her back, he went even deeper. She moaned raggedly and let out a satisfied sound that made Steele tighten all over.
Morning comes, Steele packs up and leaves Maren as promised. Safe to say, that night only made it worse for the Ice-man. His mind is filled with images of Maren, and he's finding this burning need to see and touch the good doctor again!
Using that night to get her out of his system? Hell, she was further under his skin than ever. He couldn’t sleep, because she was there as soon as he closed his eyes. Her scent, the way she’d felt against him. The way it had felt when he’d slid into the tight clasp of her body. He shook off thoughts of her—she was more of a distraction than ever.
So he shows up at her door step, needing to be with her. I gotta say, I absolutely loved Steele's vulnerability with losing control over a woman, his desire to want more than one night with her, to breaking down his walls with her! WOW!!! I was highlighting like crazy while reading!
What follows after he shows up is a couple of days is pure beauty!! You see them fall in love, and it was ammmaazziinng!!!! But of course their bubble is burst by the call of duty..
He kissed her again, their tongues colliding as he deepened the kiss. “I’m coming back,” he said in a strained voice. “Believe that, okay? I know I never said I’d be back that first time, but this isn’t over. We’re not finished. As soon as I wrap things up, I’m heading back.”
“Okay,” she whispered.
Dr. Maren Scofield
I absolutely adored her!! From page 1 until the last, not at one point was she a stammering, blubbering, double-minded whinny woman! She said what she thought and fought for what she wanted!
“I like that you give as good as you get,” he murmured. “Love that saucy tongue of yours, and I love that you give me shit. No one else does that."
“You say it straight. You aren’t afraid to admit things even if you’re unsure of the reaction or if what you want is reciprocated. I like that you don’t play coy and that you seem to be as into me as I’m into you. There’s no guessing with you and I like that. It’s pretty damn refreshing."
See what I mean?....pretty great chick, right?!
Sorry to say, he's not the only one who notices the beautiful Maren. Javier Mendoza was a dangerous man who needed her to help him with a medical procedure, at the same time he's developed an obsession for her which doesn't mean good things for her. Together with that, she's dealing with a pretty huge discovery that she never saw coming!
Easy to say that when Steele finds out about Maren's kidnapping, he basically loses it!
The entire KGI team band together to rescue Maren. Some interesting people pop up in this search, and the story unfolds at a great pace! Never did it felt dragged or repetitive!!
Maya Banks' story of Steele just blew me away!! In so so many situations when you expected him to slink away or freeze up, he doesn't! He boldly steps up to the plate, stands by Maren, and becomes her rock! and they laugh! You see a side of Steele that makes you swoon constantly!
Steele:
“I love you, Maren,” Steele whispered against her belly. “I need you to believe that. I don’t know how or when it happened. But it’s there and it feels like it’s always been there. I can’t remember what it was like before you. Only that until you, my life was cold, lifeless and mechanical. No color. No vibrancy. I didn’t live. I existed. You changed all that. Before, my purpose, my goal, was to protect others. My life didn’t matter and I would have given it to protect my team or a person we’d been sent to save. But now it matters. You matter. You are the most important person in my life now. Not my team. Not KGI. Not nameless victims we rescue. You and this child are my life. You’ve given me reason to really live and not just exist anymore. I don’t think you realize just how much you’ve changed me in a very short period of time."
Maren:
“I’m yours. Only yours. I hope you know you can trust that part of yourself with me. I’ll never hurt you. I’ll never betray you. I’ll never share what is between us with another living soul. What’s between us is special. It belongs only to us. Private and precious. I’ll protect that and you with my every breath. You’ll never have another person who will protect your heart and soul the way I will, and that’s my promise to you."
Wow! These two were a perfect fit! Definitely one of my top 3 KGI novels(so far)
The epilogue:
I loved loved loved it!!!
He stared at them all and smiled. Really smiled. A smile that no one in this room likely ever thought him capable of. Laughter went up. Cameras clicked, cell phones were held up to capture the moment where the ice man met the one thing guaranteed to melt him into a puddle on the floor.
My Favourite Line:
“I love you,” he said hoarsely. “I’ll never love anyone else the way I love you.” “That’s good, because I plan on keeping you around for a very long time. I did the impossible.” He reared back, giving her a puzzled look. “I took down the ice man,” she said with a smile. He grinned back. “Damn straight you did."
You love romance-suspense novels: READ THIS BOOK!!!!
July 7, 2013
Very enjoyable read from my favorite Maya Banks series. This one was about 'Steele' (first name ) Steele's the 'Iceman' of the KGI--he doesn't say much, but when he talks people listen. His emotions are always tightly under wrap, and no one knows much about his personal life (or if he even has one). He's content to be a loner; his job with KGI is everything to him. Cold, quiet, confident, emotionless and a lethal hardass--that's our man Steele. Until he decides that he's tired of the feelings he has for Dr. Maren Scofield (friend to the KGI) and does something about it...
Steele...
Maren is a doctor with a practice in a little remote village in Costa Rica (Maren is sort of a "doctors without borders" type). She likes to help the needy--those who can't afford or access medical care. She was rescued in Africa by members of KGI in a previous book (can't remember the circumstances or which book) and ever since then she's provided medical care for members of KGI when they're on their missions. So this is how Steele knows her. And I guess his feelings have been growing for some time (even though Maren has no clue how he feels about her) and he decides he just has to get her out of his system!" She's haunting his thoughts and making him lose focus on his work, so the only solution is...to take her to bed and give her a sexual workout she'll never forget. (Holy hotness!) That ought to do the trick! But ho-ho, the joke's on you Steele, because one night was not enough. In fact, it made the 'problem' worse, because now you have real feelings for the lovely blonde doctor. And it has him thinking the dreaded "R" word--relationship. Could he do a relationship? How could that work with him dedicated to his job, and Maren dedicated to her career, and them being physically miles apart? Steele's feelings are put to the test when Maren is kidnapped by an obsessed bad guy (not even sure what makes him a bad guy--drugs?--only that he's some powerful baddie who has the hots for Maren). Steele moves heaven and earth to find Maren (who's now hiding a big secret), and once he finds her (with much help from an intriguing former nemesis) he's never going to let her face any harm again. But wait, the baddie has an ace up his sleeve--and he's playing it to get Maren back!
Maren...
So technically, this is a romantic suspense, but the suspense is not front and center here. Yes, there's some suspenseful moments (the ending has a scene straight out of an action movie) but mainly the focus is on Steele and Maren. Steele is a revelation. Suddenly this locked down emotionless guy is spouting his feelings for Maren left and right! Steele, is that really you? When did you get so talkative? And romantic? And solicitous? When Steele decides to 'feel', he really 'feels"! He even made me tear up near the ending. He says some sweet, sensitive things to Maren, and for a moment there, I thought he was going all beta-like. But not to worry, he's still an alpha when he's around his teammates, it's just Maren who gets him all soft inside.:)
Fans of the series should like this one. It's a very easy read, heavy on the romance and Steele doesn't mince words when it comes to his feelings for Maren. If you like a hot, protective alpha male with a hidden sweet side, you'll like Steele. And it goes without saying that you'll like and admire the smart, capable, and often witty Dr. Maren Scofield. This series keeps chugging along with no real end in sight. I think Van is finally getting his story next, and down the line I can see stories for Rusty and Sean, and there just has to be one for KGI nemesis Hancock! So as long as MB keeps writing them, I'll keep reading them.:) A solid 4 stars for this one.
Steele...
Maren is a doctor with a practice in a little remote village in Costa Rica (Maren is sort of a "doctors without borders" type). She likes to help the needy--those who can't afford or access medical care. She was rescued in Africa by members of KGI in a previous book (can't remember the circumstances or which book) and ever since then she's provided medical care for members of KGI when they're on their missions. So this is how Steele knows her. And I guess his feelings have been growing for some time (even though Maren has no clue how he feels about her) and he decides he just has to get her out of his system!" She's haunting his thoughts and making him lose focus on his work, so the only solution is...to take her to bed and give her a sexual workout she'll never forget. (Holy hotness!) That ought to do the trick! But ho-ho, the joke's on you Steele, because one night was not enough. In fact, it made the 'problem' worse, because now you have real feelings for the lovely blonde doctor. And it has him thinking the dreaded "R" word--relationship. Could he do a relationship? How could that work with him dedicated to his job, and Maren dedicated to her career, and them being physically miles apart? Steele's feelings are put to the test when Maren is kidnapped by an obsessed bad guy (not even sure what makes him a bad guy--drugs?--only that he's some powerful baddie who has the hots for Maren). Steele moves heaven and earth to find Maren (who's now hiding a big secret), and once he finds her (with much help from an intriguing former nemesis) he's never going to let her face any harm again. But wait, the baddie has an ace up his sleeve--and he's playing it to get Maren back!
Maren...
So technically, this is a romantic suspense, but the suspense is not front and center here. Yes, there's some suspenseful moments (the ending has a scene straight out of an action movie) but mainly the focus is on Steele and Maren. Steele is a revelation. Suddenly this locked down emotionless guy is spouting his feelings for Maren left and right! Steele, is that really you? When did you get so talkative? And romantic? And solicitous? When Steele decides to 'feel', he really 'feels"! He even made me tear up near the ending. He says some sweet, sensitive things to Maren, and for a moment there, I thought he was going all beta-like. But not to worry, he's still an alpha when he's around his teammates, it's just Maren who gets him all soft inside.:)
Fans of the series should like this one. It's a very easy read, heavy on the romance and Steele doesn't mince words when it comes to his feelings for Maren. If you like a hot, protective alpha male with a hidden sweet side, you'll like Steele. And it goes without saying that you'll like and admire the smart, capable, and often witty Dr. Maren Scofield. This series keeps chugging along with no real end in sight. I think Van is finally getting his story next, and down the line I can see stories for Rusty and Sean, and there just has to be one for KGI nemesis Hancock! So as long as MB keeps writing them, I'll keep reading them.:) A solid 4 stars for this one.
June 30, 2013
I loved this book and as a BIG fan of the KGI series I can honestly say I was not disappointed with this one :)
I love how you learn more about previous characters from other books, yet if you have not read the whole series you do not feel as though you have missed too much, in fact it makes you want to read other books in the series :) :)
Although it would have been nice to see a bit more of Steele's Badass side and a little less gushy love scene's
But did I still like it???...
I want Hancock's book ASAP...
Hancock...don't bother changing!! You are PERFECT!!!
Buddy read with Blacky :) I loved loved loved reading this with you it was sooo much fun THANK YOU mwah mwah
I love how you learn more about previous characters from other books, yet if you have not read the whole series you do not feel as though you have missed too much, in fact it makes you want to read other books in the series :) :)
Although it would have been nice to see a bit more of Steele's Badass side and a little less gushy love scene's
But did I still like it???...
I want Hancock's book ASAP...
Hancock...don't bother changing!! You are PERFECT!!!
Buddy read with Blacky :) I loved loved loved reading this with you it was sooo much fun THANK YOU mwah mwah
July 2, 2013
Ahhhh, be Steele my beating little heart. What a great read. To see the Ice man at his most vulnerable, couldn’t have been hotter. I adored the attraction and connection that he and Maren share; it’s believable and just so touching at times. It also has non-stop action that had me on the edge of my seat and kept me reading until the wee hours of this morning.
To say I love the Kelly men is an understatement, because I absolutely adore every single one of them. The glimpses we get of the Kelly’s and the other members such as Rio and where each couple are in the stages of their lives is also an added bonus. Enjoy, you romantic suspense lovers, because HOOYAH it’s a winner!
To say I love the Kelly men is an understatement, because I absolutely adore every single one of them. The glimpses we get of the Kelly’s and the other members such as Rio and where each couple are in the stages of their lives is also an added bonus. Enjoy, you romantic suspense lovers, because HOOYAH it’s a winner!
May 25, 2017
God I love this series!
June 1, 2024
Not good writing, but I love this series. Ok Ho-lee F*ck. Steele is full of surprises and I love him.
Steele (KGI Team Leader, hard ass, sex God) finally hooks up with the good doctor, Maren (previously rescued by KGI, doc to KGI when needed, works in Costa Rica). Steele has hidden his desire for Maren for basically ever. She thinks he hates her until the team ends up in need of her care. Then Steele unleashes some hot monkey sex on her. I’m pretty sure this book has more sex than all the other books combined. And it’s HOT. OH back to the book, eventually, a bad guy kidnaps Maren and Steele has to rescue her.
Steele has always been one of my favorite men, silent and brooding. Now we finally get a peek at what makes him tick. He’s hilarious with how crude and inept he is at sweet talking. His seduction of Maren consists of epic lines like, “so do you want to f*ck or what?”. LOL I died. Then, his dirty, kinky mouth. HELL YES. I always love when a seemingly hard ass man shows us his soft/sexy side.
There were a lot of times in the book that got repetitive, and I wish they would have sped things along. It was a REALLY long book. In fact, if they cut out all the repeat convos, you'd shave about an hour off the time. I was also disappointed during Maren’s rescue. It wasn’t as passionate as I expected it to be. There was no profession of love or anything. Maren acted like her and Steele had just been casual and Steele didn’t really say anything to reassure her. At least not to my satisfaction. Then, Maren’s big surprise to Steele was the biggest cluster f*ck. It was such an epic fail. Then Maren was just really annoying. She came off as if she were trying to defend the bad guy. I was disappointed in that too.
I know that’s a lot of complaints, but Steele & Hancock get this 5 stars all day long. Hancock plays a significant role in this book. Damn I love that man. I don’t know if I can pick a fave between Hancock and Steele.
audio the new narrator is on this book too. Thankfully, he does a gruff, deep voice for Steele and it works for me. Also, FYI If you’re listening to the audiobook, there's a chapter that is played out-of-order. Literally. I was confused. Not sure if it's the same in the book. Just don't be shocked.
Steele (KGI Team Leader, hard ass, sex God) finally hooks up with the good doctor, Maren (previously rescued by KGI, doc to KGI when needed, works in Costa Rica). Steele has hidden his desire for Maren for basically ever. She thinks he hates her until the team ends up in need of her care. Then Steele unleashes some hot monkey sex on her. I’m pretty sure this book has more sex than all the other books combined. And it’s HOT. OH back to the book, eventually, a bad guy kidnaps Maren and Steele has to rescue her.
Steele has always been one of my favorite men, silent and brooding. Now we finally get a peek at what makes him tick. He’s hilarious with how crude and inept he is at sweet talking. His seduction of Maren consists of epic lines like, “so do you want to f*ck or what?”. LOL I died. Then, his dirty, kinky mouth. HELL YES. I always love when a seemingly hard ass man shows us his soft/sexy side.
There were a lot of times in the book that got repetitive, and I wish they would have sped things along. It was a REALLY long book. In fact, if they cut out all the repeat convos, you'd shave about an hour off the time. I was also disappointed during Maren’s rescue. It wasn’t as passionate as I expected it to be. There was no profession of love or anything. Maren acted like her and Steele had just been casual and Steele didn’t really say anything to reassure her. At least not to my satisfaction. Then, Maren’s big surprise to Steele was the biggest cluster f*ck. It was such an epic fail. Then Maren was just really annoying. She came off as if she were trying to defend the bad guy. I was disappointed in that too.
I know that’s a lot of complaints, but Steele & Hancock get this 5 stars all day long. Hancock plays a significant role in this book. Damn I love that man. I don’t know if I can pick a fave between Hancock and Steele.
audio the new narrator is on this book too. Thankfully, he does a gruff, deep voice for Steele and it works for me. Also, FYI If you’re listening to the audiobook, there's a chapter that is played out-of-order. Literally. I was confused. Not sure if it's the same in the book. Just don't be shocked.
January 18, 2016
Well...I liked this one, just not as much as others I've read in this series. Steele and Maren were both sweet likeable characters, but at some point I found them a bit too sweet. I liked Steele the way he was and I didn't mind him going soft for a woman but damn...did he have to go that soft.
I was also a bit bothered with their thoughtprocess. They spend too much time thinking shit...I hate when I have to read page upon page about what someone is thinking. I rather they just speak and do, if you understand what what I'm saying ;) It just made the book a bit long and boring.
The action in this one was also way less. I think, because the last book was so emotional and full of suspence, Maya decided to make this one a bit more romantic. Nothing wrong with that, except I liked all the action and suspence.
The one character in this one I really enjoyed reading about was Hancock...and he was treated like shit. I understand that the KGI didn't know what he was up to, and they were weiry because if what happend to Grace, but come on, Grace and Elisabeth survived and he did save Maren. Three times actually by the end of the book. He deserves a freaking medal for that !!! I would love to know more about him. I think he deserved way more respect than he got...and that pissed me off !!
So if you like a bit more sappy romance in your suspence novel, than this is the book to read. I liked it better when shit was blowing up ;)
3 stars from me
I was also a bit bothered with their thoughtprocess. They spend too much time thinking shit...I hate when I have to read page upon page about what someone is thinking. I rather they just speak and do, if you understand what what I'm saying ;) It just made the book a bit long and boring.
The action in this one was also way less. I think, because the last book was so emotional and full of suspence, Maya decided to make this one a bit more romantic. Nothing wrong with that, except I liked all the action and suspence.
The one character in this one I really enjoyed reading about was Hancock...and he was treated like shit. I understand that the KGI didn't know what he was up to, and they were weiry because if what happend to Grace, but come on, Grace and Elisabeth survived and he did save Maren. Three times actually by the end of the book. He deserves a freaking medal for that !!! I would love to know more about him. I think he deserved way more respect than he got...and that pissed me off !!
So if you like a bit more sappy romance in your suspence novel, than this is the book to read. I liked it better when shit was blowing up ;)
3 stars from me
October 17, 2020
I really like this series. This is book number 7 and focuses on Steele the leader of one of the KGI teams. He is depicted as the iceman who has no sense of humour and shows no emotion. He has always been standoffish with the outfield dr - Maren that the team use if they’ve been injured until he decides he needs one night with her to get her out his system. One night turns out not to be enough and he returns for more. When away on a mission Maren is kidnapped and Steele tries to find away to rescue her. Maren is concerned that Steele won’t want her back as he never made any promises and after she tells him her situation. A great action packed book filled with some steamy scenes.
September 1, 2023
This book would have been awesome if Steele had not been so wishy washy in the beginning. I do not like heroes that resist too much. I also kind of wish he was more assertive with her after he rescued her.
But all in all I really liked the story. The MCs got where I needed them to be, even though it took a little time.
But all in all I really liked the story. The MCs got where I needed them to be, even though it took a little time.
December 15, 2022
Marion deserves Steele. That's all I'll say on the subject.
June 28, 2013
This is one of my favorite series by one of my favorite authors. I have been waiting for Steele's book ever since he appeared in the first book of the series. I am so happy that he finally got his HEA. I wasn't sure that I was going to like him with Maren but I LOVED them together right from the start. They were such a great couple. I cannot wait for Donovan's book and I am definitely interested in learning more about Hancock. So many heartwarming scenes in this book and I was happy to see all my other favorite characters. LOVED LOVED LOVED the epilogue!! This is definitely one of my favorite books in the series. Steele *sigh* 5 out of 5 rating!!
July 8, 2013
The Steele/Maren relationship just didn’t do it for me. Didn’t feel their connection. Maybe if I’d just come off of reading this series back to back, I’d have seen a spark of something previously unrealized between Steele/Marin. Definitely nothing I recall though from past bks. Just seemed like they were thrown together for sake of the story. At times I was just downright uncomfortable reading Mr. Ice as Mr. Hot for Doc Maren. Just too much of a sudden character reversal. A slow build up might have been more believable. Still I love these KGI guys and once the rest of the crew joined in and the action ensued I enjoyed the story.
May 2, 2016
Loved Steele's book. I will be honest I wasn't totally happy with P J's book, so I wasn't sure what to expect from this book. I was already half in love with Steele from the other books, but when he folded like marshmallow fluff, I loved him even more. This is one of my favorite troupes so it was right up my alley. Cannot wait until we get the next man of steel's book and that is yummy Hancock!! Well done MB, for me this was a sweet, feel good win!
January 24, 2016
Por fin el hombre con un corazon de hielo, consiguio el sol que lo derritiera y me gusto bastante pero le falto algo mas para que le diera un 5!
June 26, 2013
2.5 stars
Originally posted HERE .
If you’ve read a KGI book before, you know what to expect here. While the guy+gun covers promise military suspense, in this series more time is always devoted to small town romance and family stuff. It’s a combination that obviously works for a lot of people, but I have to admit it’s definitely the suspense that gets me, not the heart-warming goo.
I’d call this series ‘Safe Suspense’. It’s for readers who like their small town romances. Virgin River with more swearing!
If you HAVEN’T read a KGI book before, don’t start here (this is the seventh in the series). There’re far too many characters – three teams of soldiers and their wives, families, friends and children – and it’s a struggle to keep up even if you already know the characters. Additionally, though the main plotlines of these books are usually fairly self-contained, in this one situations from past books come back to play a big part here.
Another reason to not start here is that the book begins with sex. Lots and lots of sex. If you’ve never met these characters before you’re going to wonder where the build-up went. The sex-to-story ratio had me worried, but I – correctly – guessed we were getting that out of the way for the exciting parts to come, and I kept reading.
As with every other book in this series, it is the action parts that work the best, while the massive (and they really are massive; this series features dozens of characters now) family get-togethers in rural Tennessee I could do without. With so many characters there’s really not a need to give us their backstories in every book, I think. Especially for readers like me who couldn’t care less how cute former couples’ offspring may be.
There were quite a lot of things in this book that I enjoyed. For starters, though Maren had her damsel moments, I thought she was a better-rounded heroine than any others in the series so far. I liked that she wasn’t just some young girl in need of a rescue, but someone who’d seen something of the world. She was a good match for Steele.
But most importantly, she was the first woman in the entire series who had a family. She wasn’t an orphan, nor had she been disowned by her abusive family. She didn’t need the Kelly family to teach her the meaning of love. This was such a welcome change for the characterisation for women in the series.
She also almost became one of the few KGI women not to finish a book with an arm injury! Almost…
Steele wasn’t a character I cared about either way before starting this book, but he was an endearing lead here. I liked that he had his secret personality – the warmer one – he only let Maren see.
However, that warmth had a tendency to get too warm. Some of the conversations between Steele and Maren… well, let’s just say that if a man spoke to me that way I would have to burst out laughing. Perhaps that’s a cultural thing; Australians turn sarcastic when people start waxing lyrical about their feelings.
For example, here are some snippets from just one of the conversations between the lead pair:
I also struggled with some of the language between teammates. There is a lot of swearing in this book. A Lot. I’m not one to faint when I hear a bad word, seeing as I use so many of them myself, but it seemed like there was some rule there had to be one in every sentence in order to make the men seem manly.
While hardly being the most offensive sentence ever written, the one below, said when they were flying out, is a good example of what I mean:
And then later on, referring to the same thing:
Why is a helicopter a ‘bitch’? Was that really necessary?
If you like the KGI series, you’ll like this one. In some ways it felt more mature than the previous books, with better-rounded characters who didn’t do melodrama, which I found helpful in relating to the characters.
But I really could have done without Wowsers.
Originally posted HERE .
If you’ve read a KGI book before, you know what to expect here. While the guy+gun covers promise military suspense, in this series more time is always devoted to small town romance and family stuff. It’s a combination that obviously works for a lot of people, but I have to admit it’s definitely the suspense that gets me, not the heart-warming goo.
I’d call this series ‘Safe Suspense’. It’s for readers who like their small town romances. Virgin River with more swearing!
If you HAVEN’T read a KGI book before, don’t start here (this is the seventh in the series). There’re far too many characters – three teams of soldiers and their wives, families, friends and children – and it’s a struggle to keep up even if you already know the characters. Additionally, though the main plotlines of these books are usually fairly self-contained, in this one situations from past books come back to play a big part here.
Another reason to not start here is that the book begins with sex. Lots and lots of sex. If you’ve never met these characters before you’re going to wonder where the build-up went. The sex-to-story ratio had me worried, but I – correctly – guessed we were getting that out of the way for the exciting parts to come, and I kept reading.
As with every other book in this series, it is the action parts that work the best, while the massive (and they really are massive; this series features dozens of characters now) family get-togethers in rural Tennessee I could do without. With so many characters there’s really not a need to give us their backstories in every book, I think. Especially for readers like me who couldn’t care less how cute former couples’ offspring may be.
There were quite a lot of things in this book that I enjoyed. For starters, though Maren had her damsel moments, I thought she was a better-rounded heroine than any others in the series so far. I liked that she wasn’t just some young girl in need of a rescue, but someone who’d seen something of the world. She was a good match for Steele.
But most importantly, she was the first woman in the entire series who had a family. She wasn’t an orphan, nor had she been disowned by her abusive family. She didn’t need the Kelly family to teach her the meaning of love. This was such a welcome change for the characterisation for women in the series.
She also almost became one of the few KGI women not to finish a book with an arm injury! Almost…
Steele wasn’t a character I cared about either way before starting this book, but he was an endearing lead here. I liked that he had his secret personality – the warmer one – he only let Maren see.
However, that warmth had a tendency to get too warm. Some of the conversations between Steele and Maren… well, let’s just say that if a man spoke to me that way I would have to burst out laughing. Perhaps that’s a cultural thing; Australians turn sarcastic when people start waxing lyrical about their feelings.
For example, here are some snippets from just one of the conversations between the lead pair:
“But it’s there and it feels like it’s always been there. I can’t remember what it was like before you. Only that until you, my life was cold, lifeless and mechanical. No colour. No vibrancy. I didn’t live. I existed. You changed all that. Before, my purpose, my goal, was to protect others. My life didn’t matter and I would have given it to protect my team or a person we’d been sent to save. But now it matters. You matter. You are the most important person in my life now.
“I love you too, Steele. Oh God, you undo me. What can I even say to all you just told me? You can’t even imagine how hearing that affected me.”
“You’re in me too, Maren. You’re the best part of me. You occupy my heart. My soul. My every waking thought and when I go to sleep, you’re there, in my dreams, and when I wake up and see you next to me, I can’t even describe the satisfaction that grips me. It’s like I’ve waited my whole life for you and it feels right to have you right here beside me. In my space. My bed. My life.”
I also struggled with some of the language between teammates. There is a lot of swearing in this book. A Lot. I’m not one to faint when I hear a bad word, seeing as I use so many of them myself, but it seemed like there was some rule there had to be one in every sentence in order to make the men seem manly.
While hardly being the most offensive sentence ever written, the one below, said when they were flying out, is a good example of what I mean:
“This bitch is ready to get in the air.”
And then later on, referring to the same thing:
“Put the goddamn gun down so we can land this bitch.”
Why is a helicopter a ‘bitch’? Was that really necessary?
If you like the KGI series, you’ll like this one. In some ways it felt more mature than the previous books, with better-rounded characters who didn’t do melodrama, which I found helpful in relating to the characters.
But I really could have done without Wowsers.
January 28, 2024
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August 27, 2016
You know the saying, the bigger they are the harder they fall. I think that totally apply's here.
Steele is not only the strong silent type well until he meets his girl lol. But he is a total softy! Even bigger then Rio lmao.
I loved loved what he said to Rachel after the birth of the twins. It melted my heart.
And really what is better then putting a baby in big strong arms of a man like Steele who wouldn't swoon!
Maren was always someone I admired in the books and I wanted her to get with one of the guys. I sure as heck didn't see this pairing but it fits like all the rest.
I can't believe she didn't totally lose her mind when she was taken if it had been me. I would have lost it from day 1.
I did suspect her big shadow at the "prison" as Hancock. I don't know why I just had this feeling about him.
He surprised me most in this book. He isn't who I thought he was and he makes a few very valid points.
I don't want to give anything away but I total loved loved the last few lines of this book melt my still beating heart!
I might just have to steal Steele for my self!
And now on to my most favorite Kelly .... Van probably the second most anticipated book of the series for me other then Rusty's book.
Steele is not only the strong silent type well until he meets his girl lol. But he is a total softy! Even bigger then Rio lmao.
I loved loved what he said to Rachel after the birth of the twins. It melted my heart.
And really what is better then putting a baby in big strong arms of a man like Steele who wouldn't swoon!
Maren was always someone I admired in the books and I wanted her to get with one of the guys. I sure as heck didn't see this pairing but it fits like all the rest.
I can't believe she didn't totally lose her mind when she was taken if it had been me. I would have lost it from day 1.
I did suspect her big shadow at the "prison" as Hancock. I don't know why I just had this feeling about him.
He surprised me most in this book. He isn't who I thought he was and he makes a few very valid points.
I don't want to give anything away but I total loved loved the last few lines of this book melt my still beating heart!
I might just have to steal Steele for my self!
And now on to my most favorite Kelly .... Van probably the second most anticipated book of the series for me other then Rusty's book.
June 1, 2016
Qué bien me lo he pasado con esta lectura. Nunca pensé que estos dos personajes dieran tanto de sí, y fueran tan interesantes..... Muy buen ritmo y sobre todo escenas y diálogos ágiles y simpáticos.
Maren es médico en un pueblecito de Costa Rica, es fresca y divertida, faceta que no pudimos vislumbrar en los anteriores libros ya que siempre está remendando a algún agente; y Steele uno de los jefes de equipo de KGI, siempre tan callado, arisco y observador, mostró cuánto le importa su equipo en el anterior libro y ahora me tiene :O al ver cómo bebe los vientos x ella a pesar de su brusquedad. No me extraña que Maren esté desconcertada, lo estoy hasta yo jajajajaja.... pero en el fondo Steele es un amor....
El pero que le encuentro es a la trama de suspense que en algunos puntos no me ha resultado del todo creíble y bien engranada, pero x lo demás bien, mucha acción.
Mi puntuación 9/10
Maren es médico en un pueblecito de Costa Rica, es fresca y divertida, faceta que no pudimos vislumbrar en los anteriores libros ya que siempre está remendando a algún agente; y Steele uno de los jefes de equipo de KGI, siempre tan callado, arisco y observador, mostró cuánto le importa su equipo en el anterior libro y ahora me tiene :O al ver cómo bebe los vientos x ella a pesar de su brusquedad. No me extraña que Maren esté desconcertada, lo estoy hasta yo jajajajaja.... pero en el fondo Steele es un amor....
El pero que le encuentro es a la trama de suspense que en algunos puntos no me ha resultado del todo creíble y bien engranada, pero x lo demás bien, mucha acción.
Mi puntuación 9/10
June 30, 2013
I've been waiting for Steele's book for a long time. It was a great ride but I feel almost let down by MB. What happened to the Steele I have known and loved?? I was expecting a badass "iceman" who approached his woman with singleminded determination. That's what I got...until he and Maren made the leap to relationship status. Suddenly Steele is this emotional and sensitive man baring his heart and soul. It didn't feel like the Steele I've known and loved and it was a disappointment. Too much angst from a man who doesn't do drama. 3.75 stars
December 9, 2015
★★★★½
December 30, 2020
My God. Author threw in everything but the kitchen sink, then decided what the hell & threw that in too. Damn. Might wanna leave something for future books besides shit that should have been resolved instead of assumed in this one.
And that's just what happened to the heroine on top of finding out Not to mention that KGI are supposed to be at the top of their game & IMHO, the bad guy It almost sounds like they were just taking that shit for granted.
'Sam squeeze her hand again. "Honey, you were I think you're entitled to be a little rattled."'
And that's just what happened to the heroine on top of finding out Not to mention that KGI are supposed to be at the top of their game & IMHO, the bad guy It almost sounds like they were just taking that shit for granted.
June 30, 2013
3.5/5 - I liked the story well enough and if you liked previous books in this series, you'll like this one too. That said, there was dialogue (between all the characters at times, but especially between Steele and Maren) that was just so sugary sweet, it made me groan. I wouldn't say it was enough to take me out of the story, but it certainly happened often enough that I noticed.
June 25, 2013
5 Iced Melting Stars
Full review will be posted soon
I have no words to describe how i feel about Steele. He is FUCKING AMAZING. An ICED MAN, ALPHA MALE, HOT, SWEET, he is everything a woman will want. Once again MB proved to us wot a good author she is the way she delivered Steele to us.
Full review will be posted soon
I have no words to describe how i feel about Steele. He is FUCKING AMAZING. An ICED MAN, ALPHA MALE, HOT, SWEET, he is everything a woman will want. Once again MB proved to us wot a good author she is the way she delivered Steele to us.
September 20, 2013
This is a really good addition to the KGI series by this author. The hero and heroine have both played parts in the previous books in this series, and this book sees them getting together, then being torn apart, and their reunion is really touching. Can't wait for the next book by Banks.
January 7, 2018
4.5 stars
September 14, 2015
Meilleur que les derniers volets.
June 3, 2017
5/5 stars
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